Last reviewed in 2019 when it was at its first pop up location! Still great and in its 4th spot! The 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! read more

Had to see what the buzz was about the King Cake Hub and it did not disappoint! So many king cakes to choose from. They also have cute Mardi Gras souvenirs along with New Orleans brand ice cream. It was hard to pick one since we wanted to try one that we hadn't tasted before. Staff were all friendly. It's great to not have to wait in line. read more

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You want a king cake? They've got it. I don't know of there's an upcharge for the convenience of everything being in one place, but Ill pay it. You can check the website for the partnering bakeries at this year's location on Gravier, but there were at least 20 I saw. Saves you from driving from Metairie to Houma in search of your favourite king cakes. Fast service and we were in and out in under 10 minutes. Inside is more than cakes - everything from tea towels to fascinators and all things Mardi Gras, including Blue Bell ice cream (king cake, of course). read more

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I saw this place on tik tok and am So glad I did. I flew in and 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. read more

Now we all know that king cake calories don't count! That being said, with only a few days left until Fat Tuesday, I finally made my way to the hub. One of my favorites, Marguerite's, is sold here; their wedding/ almond extract icing is what stands out from the rest. There was a line of about 30 people when I arrived at 8:15a. They do not open until 8:30a but once they open, the lines move quickly. The layout of the hub is similar to a grocery store where one can walk around to shop and pay at a table. Easy! They also sell cakes by Caywood & Randazzo's, Caluda's, Nocca, a boudin one, a gluten free one, and many more. I will definitely be back. read more

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It's that time of the year again! We made sure to go first thing in the morning on Sunday. It was freezing out, so we were able to walk straight inside. It wasn't hectic like last year, so we were able to check out all of the other items. This time we grabbed a Tartine king cake (2 friends who don't know each other had raved about it in the past week) and Nocca's collab with Chef Brigtsen which was a strawberry tres leches. I'm very happy with both king cakes and we'll be back before Mardi Gras! read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This seasonal pop up is a great way to find your King Cake for Mardi Gras. Plenty of selection so you don't have to run all over town. They have plenty of checkout payment lines to get you out quick. Friendly staff and they sometimes will bring out samples to try. The place is well decorated to get you in the Mardi Gras spirit. read more

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A centrally located hub with lots of king cake options? Absolutely! Came here on a Thursday afternoon and came back two days later! The pickings were plentiful both times and the checkout was a breeze. I managed to escape long lines on both trips, and I'm very happy with my selections. I got the satsuma almond from NOCCA and the frangipane from Bywater Bakery! read more

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Absolutely amazing you will never find so many king cakes in one place in your entire life the staff is excellent. They try to help you with all the different flavors that could be dizzying, but colada's strawberry cream cheese was my favorite. read more

It's that time of year again.... King Cake Season! I've already visited three times since the season began, and I'm loving the new bakery additions, including Gambino's and newer brands like Tartine. The assortment of children's books and Mardi Gras-themed goodies, is fantastic! One suggestion I have is to implement a loyalty program--perhaps a "buy five king cakes, get the sixth free" offer. Just something to consider! read more

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Cakes from all over the area makes it easy to do a taste test, which is my favorite activity!

Lots of parking. Friendly and helpful staff available to answer questions and offer assistance. Sample was also offered. Lots of options across multiple bakeries and variety of selections per bakery. Convenient way to get multiple king cakes and try new vendors. read more

Love this place! Their friendly and helpful service got me so happy after the way I was badly treated at Dong Phuong a few days ago (they were so arrogant with their products) and it was sold out. We bought 7 cakes back to share with our friends and family. This place wants to sell us cakes and gave us excellent customer service. They appreciate we came! Wow! Felt so inviting with the greetings and smiles. I think that's what a good business supposed to treat their customers like (sarcasm). They have so many varieties from so many different famous bakeries (thank goodness the one we boycott are not here) We came about 11am on a rainy day and staff were still very cheerful in helping us. Thank you! read more

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I've been coming here since they were at their old location by the theater on N. Broad. It's a new location @ Zony Mash, but it's the same fantastic service. I'm always greeted warmly when I enter the building. I lucked up today. I came BEFORE Lundi Gras (unlike last year). They were stocked fully, and I was able to get my coveted brand. They carry most king cakes from the popular bakeries around town, so you should see some of your faves displayed. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This is a pop up store that runs during Mardi Gras season. If your like me and don't want to run all over town to try varieties of King Cakes then this is the place for you. Lots of choices here and it seems like the inventory changes all the time. It's your King Cake one stop shop! they even have G Free cakes too! read more

So no one told me there was a whole king cake hub in Nola with majority of all the awesome Nola bakeries. Had to make a trip to Dong Phuong so took a side trip to this amazing place. Love that they offer individual/small boxes for you to sample if your not sure about the big box on most of the offerings. Get there early to have the wall to wall selection experience. I will be back to get some other king cakes before the season is over. read more

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It's hard for me to do a fair assessment because they were out of 90% of the King Cakes. The girls working up front were super nice and explained they get a fresh supply every morning but sell out fast! I did still leave with an Almond Joy King Cake. I learned from the super nice girls that NOCCO (which appears to be the New Orleans Culinary Arts School) make an Apple and Goat Cheese King Cake. They had me at Goat Cheese! Now I have to get one of these! Still a fun place to visit but go early! I'd say it's a must for Carnival season! read more

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Never made it in the door. I guess it doesn't matter to most people, but for me it defeats the purpose of going to a central location to save time if I have to wait in a 150-200 foot long line out the door to buy a king cake. I'd rather just drive to any king cake location and be in and out the door and heading home before waiting a half-hour or more just to get in the door of the King Cake Hub. I think it is a good idea, but they need to work on executing that idea more efficiently, because pulling up and seeing that line was an instant "NOPE" for me. read more

I visited King Cake Hub and purchased a phenomenal king cake. I got the Caluda's dragon claw cake. Apparently it is an exclusive for King Cake Hub so you can't get this one anywhere else. The helpful employee told me it was their answer to the Dong Phuong cake that everyone wants without having to go all the way there and wait in line to see if you can manage to get one. Well let me tell you, I have never tried one of those cakes but I can't imagine it being better than this one by Caluda's. The texture was not like the brioche ones. It was sort of like a cross between cinnamon roll/ croissant . It was dense and moist and so delicious! Lots and lots of cinnamon goodness and with a delicious cream cheese icing. And it was a beautiful cake. Trust me, if you can get your hands on one of these you will not regret it! We arrived at the store about 10 minutes before they opened and were first in line to go in (on a Thursday). read more

King Cake Hub - Caluda's Dragon Claw King Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

New location by Zony Mash and still fabulous! I had great timing as it was cold and rainy mid morning so there was no line. I took my time looking around inside and had to seriously restrain myself because not a single king cake was out of stock. They even had Brennan's bananas foster. The only picture I got was of the king cake on a stick which I remember from years past and is a brilliant idea. I also love that it comes with a baby. Plenty of space to social distance and workers were very friendly. Some cool gift items in there too. I'll be making many trips this season! read more

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Okay, so full disclosure, this place was a bit hard to find, but only because I didn't check out their site before I left the house. I wanted to go to the King Cake Hub, so I just typed it into Google Maps and drove over. What I didn't know was that the address listed with Maps was for a location on South Broad, but they've moved since then. When I got there, I found a sign on the door of their older location directing us to their new location at Zony Mash (only a mile and a half down the road). TL;DR - Their locations are listed and up-to-date on their website, so check their webpage!! This is a small little shop with a good variety of king cakes from different bakeries, so it's convenient! I got Hi-Do bakery's cream cheese filled king cake ($22). It was FANTASTIC. SO soft and moist, fresh, with plenty of delicious cream cheese filling in the middle! My boyfriend always said he didn't like king cakes, but that's because he never had any really good ones. He changed his mind and LOVED this one! He was like, "I guess I like king cakes now!" read more

Pretty simple. I tried to order online but the system was down. We drove over to the hub and were pleased with the ease of location and parking. Once inside, there were some empty shelves (we arrived at about 3pm) but we were still able to choose between some flavors. Traditional, Cream cheese, Snickerdoodle, Strawberry Cheese cake, Raspberry cheesecake, and a goat cheese one. There were also some really cute baby king cakes and slices as well. We chose a raspberry cream cheese king cake from NOCCA. We paid with a credit card but cash is also accepted. I expected a lot more choices and bigger assortment available but the cake was yummy. read more

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King Cake hub is the.absolute best. This helps me forming going all over the city to find my favorite Mjng cake. And it offers me to try a variety or try a different cake each time I can read more

Made a quick weekend visit to Nola, you CAN'T go to Nola without getting a King's cake. I looked up where I could get one, and this is one of the recommendations. What I love about this is that they get supplies of King Cakes from other bakeries that make them and sell them there. Like it says, it's a hub. I arrived a little late in the day and there weren't many options left. I got the Lemon King Cake and it was definitely delicious! Soft brioche with lemon filling and fun green/ yellow/ purple sprinkles with sweet icing. I was hoping for the baby to be inside but the baby was sitting in the middle in plain sight. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great spot to find all the best king cakes. Great hours to where we can hit up the location before we head back home!

As a northerner in search of a good King Cake to bring home...this was the place. I think there must be 2 locations because if you do to their website, there is one on Royal Street in the French Quarter. We got Cannata's which's apparently won best of and also really supported the community. Highly recommend!! Still searching for the baby!! read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fun experience and most importantly, efficient and time saving! I swung by King Cake Hub to grab a few king cakes so I could have an excuse to check it out in-person. Went on a Saturday mid-afternoon so I was a tad nervous about the line. I wait a total of 10/12 minutes max before entering and it was such a smooth process. Everyone was socially distant and the lady managing capacity at the front door was ensuring everyone was wearing masks. They feature a plethora of king cakes not only from New Orleans but the surrounding area as well. Everything was well organized and categorized by establishments. I was super happy they even had the chantilly king cake from Bywater Bakery. I'll definitely be back to get my fix throughout the season. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I was so impressed with this place that you would think its location being Uptown. I don't want know business with going uptown due to its crime, but this place was actually not in a bad spot. The vibes inside was great. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and being from Nola, I had never heard of this place until yesterday, but hands down, it's worth the trip. I actually felt like a tourist walking in, and im from there. I definitely can't wait to come back next year 2 thumbs up read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

King Cake Hub is a one stop shop for all your king cake needs. Every true New Orleanian loves king cake, but hates waiting in line to get their favorite cake. Thanks to King Cake Hub you no longer have to wait in line or drive around the city to get your king cake. I went today at lunch time to get my fav Randazzo king cake, was in and out in less than 5 minutes. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have all of the big name bakeries like: Gambinos, Bywater, Hi Do, Randazzos, Brennan's, and much more. Great way to try different cakes. All cakes were reasonably priced. Great location on Broad street. Small parking lot. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

One stop shop for many of the popular area king cakes. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Convenient location where different king cakes from different bakeries are in one spot. This Hub is located inside of the Broad Theater and gives you the opportunity to step out of you king cake comfort zone and see what other bakery's have to offer. My favorite is #haydels, but they did not participate this year. Now to be honest, I didn't really step out of my comfort zone since I purchased a Caywood and Randazzo's king cake. The Randazzo's king cakes are second on my king cake list. I think their bakeries are related in some way, but don't quote me. I love the concept. If you are open to trying different king cakes, this is the place for you to come and explore. read more

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This has been my favorite stop for the past two years. I love King Cake, and I'm always looking to try as many King Cakes as possible when I'm in town. The King Cake Hub is really just a pop-up in a driveway that collects all kinds of King Cakes from many different bakeries in the area. You're not always guaranteed to get a certain kind on a certain day, or at a certain time, but you will always get a wide variety of the seasonal cakes with different fillings, and flavors, and even some different styles of King Cake that you might not expect. This year, my favorite "new" treat was the King Cake on a Stick. You better believe as soon as I got inside my car on that gloriously humid day, I pulled it out of the bag and enjoyed! It doesn't matter who you enjoy your King Cake from, the Hub has something for everyone! read more

King Cake Hub is truly a hub in more than one way. First: for buying king cakes, it's a room full of racks from different bakeries in the area--this is the intended meaning of the name. Second: its location is truly a hub for New Orleans (more on that below). Third: for years, for decades this was the location of Meyer's Auto Parts, famous for wheels, wheel covers and--wait for it--hub caps. A special extra star to the proprietors of King Cake Hub for incorporating that history into their business's name. Not that an extra star would be needed. Even without the nod to its historic hub heritage, a long time New Orleanian could walk into this place and ask, "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?" Most of the major King Cake outlets are represented, including Caluda's, Gambino's, Randazzo's (or to be precise, "Caywood and Randazzo's", which if know my New Orleans branding traditions just might mean a spinoff from Manny Randazzos? Not sure about that.) There are number of bakeries I'd never heard of before, but will remember from this season on. Among those are Hi-Do and Sugar Love from Slidell. The excellent and unusual traditional French-style cakes from NOCCA's student bakery are there, as are novel takes on cakes from Bywater Bakery. Zuppardo's, where my momma bought king cakes in the 60s and 70s, is there. Breads on Oak? There. Did I forget anyone? Probably. Please check the website (or just go in!) for a complete list. (And mention them in this review's tips, too). I did not see Haydel's, Paul's of Picayune, or Dong Phuong cakes on display, so this is not quite a complete collection. (I do not know whether these bakeries were sold-out when I visited, or simply don't participate.) If your heart is set on one of those, or from any baker that sells out, you may have to drive--in some cases, quite far--to get them, and be there when the cakes come out. A word to the wise: a baker who sells out is usually worth seeking out or waiting for. Selections from each bakery are neatly arrayed on wire racks identified by signs and the hopeful marketing on each bakery's packaging. It's an overwhelming choice, but one made easier by helpful recommendations from staff. Some cakes come in only weekly and sell out fast. Inconvenient, but that's how you know a cake is both fresh and a crowd favorite. And what are these cakes for, if not crowds? I ended up with two cakes from different bakeries new to me but recommended by a helpful staffer. Two, because both were fast sellers and I didn't know whether either would be in stock later. Both were so good they were eaten up in couple of days. Back to the hub, Part Two, from above: King Cake Hub is in an unheralded but historic area of the city. The aging bridge just down Broad Street today serves as an expressway overpass, but originally it crossed the New Basin Canal that carried barge commerce for a century before concrete replaced the channel and tractor-trailers replaced barges. The gritty old industrial character of this neighborhood owes its origin to that historic canal, closed and filled in 1947. On the other side of the bridge is a central intersection from New Orleans' pre-Interstate days, the terminus of US Highway 61 where US 90 westbound makes its turn toward downtown. Diagonally across the street is one of the old AT&T Long Lines microwave towers that connected cities across the US, starting just four years later (1951) on through the network's decommissioning in 1993. Many of these towers still stand nationwide atop downtown central exchange buildings or stand-alone truss towers (like this one). The distinctive microwave horns are mostly gone, but many carry on in a a second life as a wireless cell tower. read more

Finally made a trip to the King Cake Hub to get a weekend treat. First, logistics. I think they have a parking lot on S Bernadotte, so you don't have to park on the street, but keep in mind that S Bernadotte is your typical bumpy New Orleans side street. I didn't look at any pictures before going, and I've never been to The Mortuary, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I figured they'd be set up in a little lobby or something, but no. Instead they were set up outside, under the large side awning. They did have a refrigerator case for products that have to be kept cold, but I can't help but wonder what happens on a hot day. Overall it has a good selection, and a half-price table for older cakes. Good place to stop if you want a king cake but don't know what you want. They do accept cash and credit. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place is such a lifesaver ! It's a great variety of King Cake items from various bakeries and restaurants. This location did require social distancing and limited entry. I went for the Brennan's Strawberry Cheesecake Kong Cake! Oh it was delicious and worth every penny and the short time in line ! read more

King Cake Hub - Brennan's Strawberry Cheesecake King Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We've been visiting King Cake Hub since it wasn't called King Cake Hub... and then continued to buy cakes when they moved to the mortuary, and now the Broad Theater. Absolutely excellent supply of King Cakes from dozens of local bakeries around the metro area. This smart business has made it so convenient to pick up your fave or try something new. Good New Orleanians know you haveta go early to get the freshest, biggest selection. They carry such a wide variety of King Cakes, including some for folks with dietary restrictions. And, this year added an option for delivery through Door Dash. Highly Covid safe. Touchless, masked, open air shopping. Thanks for helping make this lost carnival year a little better. read more

King Cake Hub - Bakeries Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Well why not go to a place where they have all the king cakes on a round display. You walk in and they are all sectioned off with labels so you can find what you are looking for. As well you can always ask the staff and they tell you the best hours to come and pick your king cake. Just the best place for a quick stop for a king cake and colorful too ready for Mardi Gras. read more

Loved rolling up here when it was located in the front driveway of a funeral home. Wherever they're located, this is worth coming to to get a taste of a variety of king cakes without traveling all over town! This was where I got my first Bywater Chantilly and it's remained my favorite; full of berries and luxrious Chantilly cream, it would be a mistake not to buy this even if they only offer whole cakes. Frankly, if you don't like it something is wrong with you and you can give it away to people and make friends instantly. Sugar Loves King Cake on a Stick is perfect for when you just want a taste and not a whole cake (and it still comes with a baby). Almond and cinnamon are the flavors but the cinnamon doesn't run through the whole cake. There are three braids and it was only in the center braid, but even the almond on it's own was delicious, like eating mellow marizpan. Caluda's classic king cake with cinnamon was too sugary for me. Even if I ate around the frosting sweetness was mostly all I tasted, but it was nice and fluffy. Customer service was extremely friendly! read more

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King Cake Hub takes out the stress of having to drive to tons of individual bakeries and stores around the city, and places some of the best king cakes you can find all under one roof! They have so many different varieties and flavors. I went on Sunday around 4pm, and one would think that they would be out of some stock, but they still had plenty of selections! They are open every day from 8am-6pm and are totally worth the visit. PS - get the GW Fins pretzels, they are AMAZING and so worth the $$. read more

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I liked the selection, and the convenience of having everything at your finger-tips to choose from. Didn't really dig on the customer service tho.. Maybe they were having a bad day. But the entire staff from the king lake re-stocker, to the dude, to the check out lady... Just not friendly at all. Yeah, it was raining out too, so maybe that impacted their moods. But didn't bode for a pleasant experience. Unfriendly service = reduction in rating. read more