King Cakes—colorful ring-shaped cakes filled with cinnamon, pecans or cream cheese and dusted with green, yellow and purple sugar or frosting—are one of the most recognizable traditions during Mardi Gras season.

The New Orleans-style cakes often contain a trinket such as a small plastic doll. Traditionally, the person who receives a piece with a trinket inside is deemed the king or queen of Mardi Gras. Many bakeries—such as Rao’s Bakery in Spring—include a small plastic doll on the side for customers to insert in the cakes themselves.

Here are a few places in the Greater Houston area where you can find a King Cake in the days leading up to Mardi Gras on Feb. 28:

Montgomery Bakehouse
240 Longmire Road, Conroe
936-756-1745
www.montgomerybakehouse.com

Fillings: Cinnamon butter, Bavarian cream, strawberry cream cheese or pecan praline
Cost: $13.50
Available through Mardi Gras. The bakery will take orders throughout Mardi Gras week.



Rao’s Bakery
6915 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
281- 251-7267
www.raosbakery.com

Fillings: Cinnamon and strawberry, blueberry, blackberry or chocolate cream cheese
Cost: $17.95-$21.95
Available regularly through March, or orders can be placed throughout the year.



Lou Lou’s Beignets
8000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-651-2459
www.loulousbeignets.com

Fillings: King Cakes can be made without or without pecan praline and cream cheese.
Cost: $37
A limited number are available for pre-order through Mardi Gras. Pickup dates are Feb. 25, 26 and 28. Some may be available after Tuesday.



Elite Treats
2624 Chestnut Ridge, Humble
281-360-7593
www.elitetreats.net

Fillings: Raspberry, apple or regular cream cheese
Cost: $15
Pre-orders are recommended.



Zachary’s Cajun Cafe
716 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood
281-359-2256
www.zacharyscajuncafe.com

Fillings: Traditional cinnamon and cream cheese
Cost: $29.99-$34.99
Call in advance to ensure availability.



Three Brothers Bakery
12393 Kingsride Lane, Houston • 713-464-2253
4036 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston • 713-666-2253
4606 Washington Ave., Houston • 713-522-2253
www.3brothersbakery.com

Fillings: Plain or strawberry, raspberry or pineapple cream cheese
Cost: $20-$45; party sizes are also available as a sheet cake to serve 18-24 ($50-$70)
Call to order three days in advance for Mardi Gras availability.



Maureen’s Gourmet Bakery
3227 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land
281-494-4230
www.maureensbakery.com

Fillings: Cinnamon, cream cheese, Bavarian cream cheese, raspberry, strawberry or lemon
Cost: $18.95-$32.95
Available by order only.



Old Main Street Bakery
808 3rd St., Rosenberg
281-232-2253
www.oldmainstreetbakery.com

Fillings: Cream cheese
Call in advance to order or to inquire about availability.



The Cake Lady Bakery
1302 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
281-482-3072
www.thecakeladybakery.com

Fillings: Cream cheese, strawberry or cinnamon
Cost: $16.50
Customers are advised to place orders in advance.



Acadian Bakery
604 W. Alabama St., Houston
713-520-1484
www.acadianbakers.com

Fillings: Cinnamon pecan, cream cheese, raspberry, lemon, chocolate or blackberry cream cheese
Cost: $34.95-$36.95
Call or to two days in advance to order. Cakes may also be available after Mardi Gras.

This list is not comprehensive.