Though they might not get all the press, I write with confidence knowing that La Louisiane is an…read moreoutstanding bakery in the New Orleans area. Located in a semi-sleepy warehouse'y area of Elmswood, they manage to crank out delicious baked goods daily and have made a name for themselves through local catering. While they bake a number of things, I think it's safe to say cakes are their most popular item. They make really awesome wedding cakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, and a really stellar king cake. The latter is available year round, which is really convenient. The doberge cake is perfect for chocolate lovers and the NOLA wedding cake is decadent. A lot of people sleep on their ooey gooey cake, but it's definitely one of the most indulgent things they make. Their custom cakes look incredible and are extremely creative. They also bake some really high quality bread. From french bread to pastries, they can produce stuff perfect for building the perfect muffuletta, poboy, or the underrated but always lovely pullman loaves. They also make muffins, fruit tarts, pies, and the coolest swan shaped cream puffs. Delivery is available and the customer service is really outstanding. Email is an easy way to get in touch but they're really good about helping folks establish the perfect sweet / tasty lineup for all special occasions.

Ordered a Mardi Gras king cake for Fat Tuesday to be delivered to Florida. It arrived fresh and…read moredelicious! What a treat for us! Thank you so much. I will use La Louisiane again!

I'm sure their King Cakes are great - if you actually get to eat one…read more I moved away from LA last year and my family and I were missing the Mardi Gras season. So I decided to order two King Cakes to be shipped to Michigan. Most of the popular bakeries had long wait lists, but Caluda had availability. They even had the option to schedule the delivery in advance to arrive on a particular day. So I ordered (2/2) and scheduled the delivery on Lundi Gras (2/17). I paid and received an email confirmation. On the Friday before (2/14) I received an automated email from saying "Your Caluda's King Cake order has shipped!" Woohoo! So far so good, but the package never made it to Fedex. I watched the tracking for the next few days but the status never changed. Still "Label Created". On Lundi Gras there was no delivery. I called Caluda's - no answer. Mardi Gras - no delivery. On Ash Wednesday I sent them an email. The following day I got a reply saying that "Fedex must have lost it" What a waste of my time and effort and dissapointed children who didn't get King Cake. To their credit they did refund my payment promptly, hence the two stars instead of one.

Fast service and some of the best king cakes around. Caluda's King Cake really delivers when it…read morecomes to quality--fresh, soft dough with just the right balance of sweetness and filling. You can tell these are made with care, not mass-produced shortcuts. The service is impressively quick, even during busy king cake season, and the staff is friendly and efficient. Ordering is easy, pickup is smooth, and you're in and out without the chaos you expect this time of year. If you're looking for a reliable spot with consistently great king cakes and no hassle, Caluda's is absolutely worth it.

I always come here every Mardi Gras season for the best in my opinion King Cake. It's always super…read morefresh and delicious. The staff is always friendly and polite. The king cakes are stacked and ready to go.

My wife picked up different cakes last Friday and I have to say that they both were the worst king…read morecakes I have even tasted. They were doughy, so probably under cooked, tons of icing that tasted like pure sugar. Add to that the high cost of Nonna's cakes, we definitely won't be buying more cakes from her. I do not recommend them to anyone.

Party Palace has apparently been around for 30+ years, but I'm just getting around to trying it so…read moreI'm a little late to the party (obvious pun intended). Since I started working in Kenner I kept hearing the buzz about Party Palace and how it was "just as good" as Randazzo's or Haydel's king cakes. I have to say they certainly do stack up to the competition. I am a traditional kinda gal and I loved the ribbons of cinnamon throughout the bread...the true mark of care and quality in a king cake in my opinion. I hate when its just plain bread with no flavor, but this was the opposite. The cake was topped with white icing and colored granulated sugar....the way it should be! The king cake was super fresh and dare I say it...moist. (chills, I know.) The building it very unassuming plopped in the middle of a random section of residential and warehouse type businesses. I guiltily used my GPS to get to there. I did not realize Veterans went past Loyola, guys! Apparently, they sell Party Palace king cakes in a lot of other places around the city so if you see the logo elsewhere, know that it has the mark of approval from the locals.

I ordered a king to be delivered on the Friday before the Super Bowl for a Super Bowl party. When…read moreit didn't arrive on Friday I called the store and was told she saw my order and the date on which I needed it but she didn't know why it had not gone out. UPS had picked up for the day so there was nothind she could do. No offer to Fed Ex it to me to make it right but she could get it to me next week. I've had problems with this place before but gave them another chance because I like that it is a small family owned company. I did get a cream cheese cake earlier in the season and was disappointed because the cream cheese was not a filling like the cakes from Randazzo's but was baked in.

Their cakes are the BEST y'all. They greet you with a smile. Prices are reasonable. Their store is…read moreclean and bright with lots of space to wait your turn to get you the best of the best. Favorites are traditional and the praline. Yummm

Best King Cake in the city - Hands down! Not to mention…read moretheir customer service was wonderful. There was an event in our neighborhood on Kings Day, requiring that our street be blocked off. Of course we needed our first King Cake of the season, so we went at the opening time listed on Google. Unfortunately this was the incorrect time, however they went out of their way to ensure that we received our King Cake! Not make bakeries would have done this, especially when the mistake was ours (the correct time was posted on their Facebook page, which I had not checked). Thanks again, Caywood & Randazzo!

Sweet Generations is awesome and the cakes taste great! They were patient with my mother while she…read moredecided on how she wanted her cake decorated. They went through the books and also offered suggestions. When we picked up the cake, we were excited about how things came out! They gave directions on what we needed to do, and the owner carried the cake out to the car for us. On top of the decorations, the cake was delicious!! Everyone said how good the cake was, not too too sweet and moist. My mother froze a couple of pieces and my dad has been eating it lately, still raving about how good it is!! I will be using Sweet Generations for my cake needs. Until we meet again!!

As a home baker, customer service is my top priority and the staff at Shay's was very pleasant…read more Their prices are reasonable. I ordered a birthday cake. My guests and I enjoyed it.

BEST KING CAKES IN NOLA!!! The line gets really long. Better get there as close to opening time as…read moreyou can to avoid a longer wait time. I showed up at 7:30 and they open at 7 AM and I waited for almost 2 hours. There's no limit on how many you can get per person so you never really know when they will run out, but be prepared to stand in line. I think people start getting there as early as 6 AM. It is worth the wait though.

We came here on a Friday afternoon after the historic snowstorm in New Orleans. We got one of the…read morelast medium king cakes. It was very reasonably priced. Randazzo's king cakes are a New Orleans tradition. No other bakery makes a better king cake. I am excited to fly home with my king cake tomorrow, and share with my friends.

I saw this place on tik tok and am So glad I did. I flew in…read moreand didn't feel like going from one bakery to another to get a cake. Haven't had one in years so I got suggestions on places from a coworker who lived here and the socials. I walked in and it wasn't crowded. I saw jewelry, soap and other things Mardi Gras themed. Then I saw a bunch of king cakes. The popular ones are there along with cream filled ones, a few small ones and even a king cake on a stick. It didn't take me long to check out. I just wish I had brought a bag because I am not local. Plenty of parking and it's not far from a bus stop for those who don't drive. Cool spot.

Last reviewed in 2019 when it was at its first pop up location! Still great and in its 4th spot!…read moreThe Hub's 2026 location is in the back of a warehouse in a semi industrial area which means more parking! The space inside is fun and roomy with lots of space to peruse your king cake choice. All the king cakes are well labeled so you know what you can find what you're looking for without poking inside the boxes. Plus they have various MG decor and jewelry so you can be ready for whatever this carnival season throws at you! There are plenty of people to help and check out is a breeze!