Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana means a celebration of flavor, and local cafes, bakeries, and eateries are bringing the spirit of the season to life with a variety of sweet treats and drinks! From cupcakes to bread puddings and everything in between, these delicious offerings are sure to make your celebration even sweeter. Check out these festive, mouthwatering treats and drinks across the region to keep the Mardi Gras magic going all season long! For a list of where to purchase King Cakes, read our Ultimate King Cake Guide. 

King Cake Cheesecake

Add a little flair to your Mardi Gras season at Pujo Street Cafe in Downtown Lake Charles with their Mardi Gras Cheesecake! This vibrant dessert is layered in purple, green, and gold, topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles. It's as delicious as it is dazzling—perfect for celebrating in style!

 

King Cake Snoshake & Ice Cream Nachos

Get ready for a Mardi Gras masterpiece at Lulu's Specialty Snocones and More! Their King Cake Snoshake is a festive delight, blending the classic flavors of king cake into a creamy shake topped with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, a slice of king cake, and maybe even a baby! New to the menu, ice cream nachos feature waffle cones drizzled Mardi Gras colored snow cream and served with a side of ice cream. Celebrate the season one sip (and bite) at a time!

 

King Cake Cheesecake and Bread Pudding

Indulge in a Mardi Gras treat like no other at Nina P's Cafe with their King Cake Cheesecake and King Cake Bread Pudding! These decadent desserts combine the rich flavors of king cake with creamy cheesecake and comforting bread pudding, making for a perfect way to celebrate the season. Sweet, festive, and oh-so-delicious!

 

King Cake Latte

Get into the Carnival spirit with PT's Snowballs Coffee and Ice Cream festive menu in Sulphur! Try the King Cake Latte, customizable with strawberry or raspberry syrup, and available sugar-free. Stop by and let the good times roll!

 

Latte Gras & Bread Pudding

Brown sugar, cinnamon, and caramel are the special ingredients that when combined create The Village Coffeehouse's satisfying Latte Gras. This delicious coffee is available iced, hot, or frozen and makes the perfect companion to their homemade bread pudding or their Mardi Gras cinnamon roll big enough to share!

 

King Cake Frappe and Beignets

What's better than King Cake-flavored coffee? King Cake-flavored coffee topped with King Cake and sprinkles, paired with an order of deliciously fluffy King Cake-flavored beignets from Coffee:30 Cafe! While you're there, be sure to grab a bag of King Cake Beignet Coffee to satisfy those middle-of-the-night cravings! New to the Mardi Gras line-up, the King Cake Martini is available only at Coffee:30 Café.

 

King Cake Cheesecake and Cookie

Treat yourself to a delicious blend of Mardi Gras tradition and creamy indulgence with Twanie's Terrific Treats' King Cake Cheesecake and Cookie in Downtown Lake Charles. This decadent duo combines the rich, festive flavors of king cake with the smoothness of cheesecake and the perfect sweet bite of a cookie—making it a must-try for any Mardi Gras celebration!

 

King Cake Cupcakes & King Cake on a Stick

Celebrate Mardi Gras in bite-sized perfection with Cypi's Cake Box King Cake Cupcakes! These festive treats bring the iconic flavors of king cake into a deliciously portable form, topped with all the signature colors and sweetness of the season. Perfect for sharing (or not)!

 

King Cake Latte

Indulge in a taste of Mardi Gras magic at Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles in Downtown Lake Charles! Their Stellar King Cake Latte is the perfect treat to celebrate the season, available hot, iced, or frozen. Sip on the rich, cinnamon-sweet flavors of this festive drink and let the good times roll!

 

Mardi Gras Bread Pudding

Dive into decadence at MacFarlane's Celtic Pub with their King Cake Bread Pudding! This festive twist on a classic dessert is stuffed with scratch-made Bavarian cream and topped with their Famous Whiskey Sauce. It’s Mardi Gras indulgence at its finest—every bite is pure bliss!

 

Moon Over Mardi Gras Moon Pies® and King Cake Blends

Celebrate Mardi Gras in the comfort of your own home with Acadian Coffee RoastersMoon Over Mardi Gras Moon Pies® and King Cake blends! The Moon Over Mardi Gras blend celebrates the Mardi Gras tradition of Moon Pies®, those soft graham cracker cookies sandwiching a squishy marshmallow filling, all coated in a chocolaty shell. Acadian Coffee Roasters has carefully blended these flavors with organic coffee beans for the perfect Mardi Gras brew. Meanwhile, the King Cake blend, inspired by the biblical Three Kings’ Day, brings the spirit of the season to your cup with sweet, rich flavors that will have you celebrating "Laissez le bon temps rouler" (Let the good times roll) from the comfort of your home!

 

Coffees and Lotus Drinks

Step into Mardi Gras bliss at The Buzz Coffee and More with their festive Mardi Gras menu! From indulgent coffees to refreshing Lotus drinks, they’ve got everything you need to keep the good times rolling.

 

Mardi Gras Mambo

Head over to Westlake for a Fat Tuesday-sized energy boost from Magnolia Broux Specialty Coffee & Gifts's Mardi Gras Mambo Loaded Tea. This sugar-free treat infuses flavors of grape, pineapple, and green apple, guaranteed to give a lasting energy boost. For a sweeter morning coffee run option, try their King Cake or De Carnival Lattes, available in regular or decaf. Each order comes topped with a slice of cream cheese-flavored King Cake from Rouses!

 

King Cake Calzone

Add a twist to your Mardi Gras celebration with Rotolo's Pizzeria’s King Cake Calzone! This festive treat comes in two delicious flavors: Cinnamon Cream Cheese and Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese. Each calzone is filled with sweet, creamy goodness, wrapped in a soft, golden-brown dough, and dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.

 

King Cake Cookies

Crave the festive flavors of Mardi Gras with Twanie's Terrific Treats’ King Cake Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with the sweet, spiced flavors of traditional King Cake, and topped with vibrant purple, green, and gold sprinkles for an extra touch of celebration