It's King Cake season—11 Huntsville spots to get it

king cake mason Dixon — I’ll take a slice—a large one, please. (Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro / Facebook)

It may feel like we just celebrated New Years, but we’re already looking forward to February and all the Mardi Gras festivities that it’ll bring—including king cake.

We may not be in New Orleans, but there’s still plenty of Mardi Gras spirit here in North Alabama. Here are 10 Huntsville-area spots where you can get king cake pastries, lattes, martinis and more.

1. Mason Dixon Bakery

Looking for a king cake that everyone can eat? Mason Dixon offers a gluten-free version as well as a new dairy-free option this year. Be sure to call in your order before they’re gone!

Location: 415 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Order: Call 256.213.7545 to preorder
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2. Dragon’s Forge Cafe

dragon's forge king cake latte — Leave it to Dragon’s Forge to create Mardi Gras in latte form. (Dragon’s Forge Cafe / Facebook)

Dragon’s Forge serves king cake in two forms—a latte and king cake minis. If you get both, you’ll be the ultimate Mardi Gras fan.

Location: 2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 2073, Huntsville, AL 35805
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11AM-7PM
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3. The Camp at MidCity

the camp king cake — Straight out of New Orleans. (The Camp at MidCity / Facebook)

The Camp is the place to go for Mardi Gras in Huntsville this year. So, of course they have to have authentic king cake. They’ve got the Manny Randazzo variety straight from New Orleans.

Location: 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Order: Online and pickup Fridays 4-8PM, Saturdays 9AM-6PM and Sundays 9AM-6PM from February 3-February 21
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4. PJ’s Coffee

king cake pj's coffee — PJ’s of New Orleans wouldn’t be PJ’s of New Orleans without this. (PJ’s Coffee Madison, AL / Facebook)

PJ’s Coffee has its roots in New Orleans, so they have to bring the Mardi Gras festivities to their new Madison location. They’ve got three kinds of king cake lattes (King Cake Velvet Ice, King Cake Latte and King Cake Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam) as well as the pastry itself.

Location: 243 Browns Ferry Rd, Madison, AL 35758
Hours: Monday-Friday 6AM-7PM, Saturday 7AM-7PM, Sunday 7AM-6PM, call 256.325.0026 to pre-order king cake
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5. The Moon Bakeshop

the moon bakeshop king cake — Can you guess what flavor is wrapped inside? (The Moon Bakeshop / Facebook)

The Moon Bakeshop always brings unique flavors to classic pastries, and the king cake is no exception. They use brioche and panettone doughs with hints of orange, almond and vanilla, wrap it around blackberry jam and top it with cream cheese glaze. As with many of The Moon’s items, these will sell out quickly!

Location: 201 Jefferson St N Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35801
Order: Taking pre-orders soon, keep an eye on their social media pages!
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6. Edgar’s Bakery

Edgar's king cake — Which flavor will you choose? (Edgar’s Bakery / Facebook)

Edgar’s Bakery is a go-to for seasonal sweets. This year, their king cake is back in five different varieties: cream cheese, pecan praline, strawberry cream cheese, traditional and mini. Which one’s your favorite?

Locations: 2004 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 and 472 Providence Main St NW #100, Huntsville, AL 35806
Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-6PM, order king cakes online
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7. KBG Cakes

keg cakes king cake — Homemade right here in North Alabama. (KBG Cakes / Facebook)

KBG Cakes is a local business selling stunning homemade cakes for special occasions. To celebrate this occasion, this professional baker (and mom!) is whipping up king cakes with various yummy fillings to choose from.

Order: Via Facebook

8. Cajun Steamer

king cake martini cajun steamer — Mardi Gras in a glass. (Cajun Steamer – Huntsville, Al / Facebook)

Cajun Steamer brings the party every Mardi Gras, with their drink specials festive atmosphere. They’ll be celebrating with King Cake Martinis and Mardi Mules!

Location: 301 Pelham Ave SW Suite C-1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-10PM, Sunday 10AM-9PM
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9. Regale Cupcakery

king cake cupcake regale — Sparkly and sweet. (Regale Cupcakery / Facebook)

Find a cute take on the king cake at Regale Cupcakery. Last February, they offered this special and we’re on the lookout for them to offer it again this year.

Location: 4925 University Dr NW #114, Huntsville, AL 35816
Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM, Saturday 11AM-7PM
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10. Suzanne’s Bakery & Eatery

Suzanne's bakery and eatery king cake — There’s king cake for the folks out in Athens, too! (Suzanne’s Bakery & Eatery / Facebook)

Suzanne’s Bakery & Eatery has been baking homemade goods for 18 years. Needless to say, they know what they’re doing when it comes to cakes—including king cake. We’re watching out for when they’ll be offering them this year!

Location: 1207 E Forrest St F, Athens, AL 35613
Hours: Tuesday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday 10AM-5:30PM, Thursday-Friday 6:30AM-6PM
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11. The Bakingtist

the Bakingtist king cake — The Bakingtist is the newest spot to get king cake this year. (The Bakingtist / Facebook)

The Bakingtist just opened last December, and we’ve been loving their sweet treats and fermented breads. They’re celebrating the season by making their own king cake with brioche dough, cinnamon sugar and cream cheese icing.