Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
9 places to find a delicious king cake in Birmingham
Ready to let the good times roll, Birmingham? Mardi Gras season is in full swing, so we’ve rounded up nine of our favorite spots to get a king cake in Birmingham.
1. Savage’s Bakery
This Homewood classic’s shelves are stocked with both cinnamon and cream cheese king cakes. We won’t judge if you get one of each.
- Location: 2916 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8AM-5PM | Saturday, 9AM-4PM
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2. Hero Doughnuts
Hero Doughnuts is serving up a fluffy brioche cake filled with milk jam and topped with vanilla glaze, frosting and Mardi Gras sprinkles.
- Locations: Homewood (reopening Feb. 6) | Parkside
- Hours: 7AM-5PM Daily
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- Pre-order only
3. The Heavenly Donut Co
If you’re not in the market for a whole king cake, The Heavenly Donut Co. has you covered with their yummy king cake donut. This would be the perfect office treat.
- Location: 4911 Cahaba River Rd Suite 105, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 6AM-9PM, Saturday 7AM-9PM, Sunday 7AM-2PM
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4. Daughter’s Baking
Daughter’s Baking takes the classic king cake to another level with a spiced vanilla cake topped with golden Oreo crumbles and spiced buttercream. If you don’t need a whole cake, get one of their cake cups for a quick treat.
- Location: 2812 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM | Saturday 10AM-2PM | Closed Sunday-Monday
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5. Homewood Gourmet
This spot offers a delicious king cake with a sweet tradition. The token is a hidden pecan half and the lucky person who finds it is in charge of buying next year’s cake. Good luck!
- Location: 2703 Mamie L Foster, 18th Pl S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6PM | Saturday 10AM-2PM | Closed Sunday
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- Pre-order only
6. Birmingham Breadworks
This bakery has not just one but two ways to enjoy king cake—classic + cinnamon roll form. The cinnamon roll version is hard to beat.
- Location: 2408 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Monday-Saturday | 6:30AM-5PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
- King cakes pre-order only
7. Continental Bakery
It wouldn’t be a cake roundup without including Continental Bakery. If you’re looking for a classic king cake, look no further than this English Village favorite.
- Location: 1909 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Hours: Daily 7AM-7PM
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8. rolls.
The homemade cream cheese icing on the king cake from rolls. is a dessert lover’s dream.
- Location: 621 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7AM-2PM | Saturday 8AM-1PM
- Website | Instagram
- Pre-order only
9. Edgar’s Bakery
Edgar’s Bakery is known for its amazing cakes and treats, so it’s no secret their king cakes are top-tier. They have lots of options—from traditional or cream cheese to pecan praline or strawberry.
- Locations: Downtown | Homewood | Colonnade | Greystone | Trussville | Hoover | Pelham
- Hours: Vary by location
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Are you buying a king cake this year? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.