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 | Pujo Street Cafe
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 | Lulu's Specialty Snocones and More
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! Celebrate the season one sip (and bite) at a time!
King Cake Cheesecake and Bread Pudding | Nina P's Cafe
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 of Blues Martini | Bodega Restaurant and Wine Bar
Sip on Mardi Gras magic with the King of Blues Martini at Bodega Restaurant and Wine Bar in Lake Charles! This indulgent cocktail combines the sweet, creamy flavors of blueberry and cream cheese with a hint of cinnamon, inspired by the iconic King Cake. Garnished with mint and dried citrus, the King of Blues Martini is the ultimate way to toast to the season.
King Cake Latte, The Royal Brew & Banana Moon Pie Latte | PT's Snowballs Coffee and Ice Cream
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, or sip on the bold Royal Brew—cold brew with king cake flavor, sweet cream foam, and cinnamon. For a nostalgic twist, enjoy the Banana Moon Pie Latte, inspired by the classic Mardi Gras throw. Stop by and let the good times roll!
Latte Gras & Bread Pudding | The Village Coffeehouse
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 | Coffee:30-College St. or Coffee:30-Express
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! While you're there, be sure to grab a bag of King Cake Beignet Coffee to satisfy those middle-of-the-night cravings!
King Cake Cheesecake and Cookie | Twanie's Terrific Treats
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 | Cypi's Cake Box
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 | Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles
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 | MacFarlane's Celtic Pub
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 | Acadian Coffee Roasters
Celebrate Mardi Gras in the comfort of your own home with Acadian Coffee Roasters’ Moon 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, Stuffed Snowball, and Lotus Drinks | The Buzz Coffee and More
Step into Mardi Gras bliss at The Buzz Coffee and More with their festive Mardi Gras menu! From indulgent coffees to refreshing Lotus drinks and decadent snowballs, they’ve got everything you need to keep the good times rolling.
Mardi Gras Mambo | Magnolia Broux Specialty Coffee & Gifts
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!
Mardi Gras Cinnamon Sticks | Crust Pizza Co.
Spice up your Mardi Gras celebration with Crust Pizza Co.'s Mardi Gras Cinnamon Sticks! These warm, golden-brown sticks are sprinkled with festive sugar and drizzled with icing, delivering all the sweet, cinnamon goodness of the season. Crust Pizza Co. has three locations across Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Moss Bluff.
King Cake Calzone | Rotolo's Pizzeria
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 Cookies
Crave the festive flavors of Mardi Gras with Crave Cookies’ 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