It’s almost time for king cakes! King cake season usually starts on January 6—Epiphany—and continues in some cases until Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday. There are three main kinds of king cakes you can find in Portland: the northern French galette des rois, NOLA-style king cakes, and rosca de reyes, which is popular in Mexican and other Latin American countries.
Here’s our roundup on where access these delicious king cakes in Portland in 2025.
Galette des Rois
Here in Portland you can find the galette des rois—puff pastry filled with almond cream. Interestingly enough, there are two main styles of king cakes in France—the galette des rois and the gâteau des rois. The gâteau des rois is the traditional version in Provence and the south of France—a brioche dough decorated with candied fruit and coarse sugar. I’ve also read about a shortbread-style of king cake that is popular in western France. But the galette des rois reigns supreme in PDX.
La Provence
The La Provence King Galette/Galette des Rois has layers of caramelized puff pastry with an almond cream filling. As they say, “It’s a true taste sensation and an ultimate luxury.” Along with the galette, the doll/baby and a crown are included with each order. The cost is $45 per cake. Pre-order starts now.
Multiple locations. La Provence website
Southwind Microbakery
I’ve learned from Eve Kutterman, the baker behind Southwind Microbakery, that she will be offering a galette des rois this year. We mentioned her offerings back in 2022 when she operated as Vue Microbakery. This year she is offering the king cake with a twist: a pecan galette des rois! Here’s her description:
“Flaky puff pastry surrounds a rich pecan frangipane filling finished with a dash of rum. Each galette contains a traditional “feve”—in this case a black eyed pea, which is both a nod to the fact that originally, an actual bean was used, and also to my family lore of black eyed peas being good luck in the New Year. Whoever gets the slice with the pea is King or Queen for the day. Guillotine sold separately.”
Each 6-inch galette des rois is baked to order and available every Wednesday to Saturday in January. It costs $18 and yields four to five slices. Pick up is in inner SE PDX between 4pm and 5:30pm those days. Order at least a day ahead via DM on Instagram (@southwindmicrobakery) or email southwindmicrobakery@gmail.com
685 SE Belmont Street, Portland. Southwind Microbakery website
St. Honoré Boulangerie
One of the most popular places to buy a galette des rois in Portland is St. Honoré. Like last year, they are offering two sizes of galette de rois: a 9-inch (Medium, serves 8, $52) and an 11-inch (Large, serves 12 to 14, $76) cake. It comes with a lucky charm made of porcelain (la fève), a golden paper crown, and instructions for the fun ceremony, as well as how to reheat the galette.
Each galette is baked to order and requires a 48-hour notice. Available for pickup from Thursday December 26 through January 31. Order here.
315 1st Street, Suite 103, Lake Oswego; 3333 SE Division Street, Portland; 501 SW Broadway, Portland; and 2335 NW Thurman Street, Portland. St Honoré website
Alliance Française
Each year the Alliance Française does a presentation and tasting of the galette des rois at their home in SW Portland. So head there on Saturday, January 18 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm to celebrate the Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings) with delicious galettes. Sure, it’s after Epiphany, but that’s ok.
“Come learn about this French tradition from an Alliance teacher, then sample fresh-baked galettes from St. Honoré Boulangerie. The presentation will be in English and includes some French vocabulary. Each and every person who finds a special favor (fève) in their slice of galette will be crowned king or queen of the fête.
“This is a family-friendly event, and admission is free for children under 5. Refreshments are included. And you can win a galette to take home in our raffle. Buy raffle tickets when you register or at the event, $2 per ticket or 6 for $10.” Register for the event on the Alliance website.
1425 SW 20th Avenue, Suite 102, Portland. Alliance Française website
NOLA-Style King Cakes
When it comes to “king cake season” I think of New Orleans and how they love their king cakes. They are colorful and vibrant—quite a bit different from the more understated galette des rois—and like the gâteau des rois, they are made with a brioche dough. Some are filled with things like cream cheese and chocolate, too.
Gris Gris Kitchen
Orders are open now for their sought after king cakes. Gris Gris Kitchen is offering a variety of flavors, from the traditional king cake to a chocolate filled one, another one topped with praline pecan, and more. ALSO: They are offering a galette des rois!
Order now to pick up on January 3, 4, or 5 at an arranged time between 11am and 5pm. Epiphany is January 6, and orders open again in February. Note: Mardi Gras is March 4, 2025.
Helen Bernhard
Each year you can find king cakes at this longstanding bakery in NE Portland’s Irvington neighborhood. I have learned from them that they will start making king cakes about three weeks before Mardi Gras. That’s the week of February 10.
1717 NE Broadway #1775, Portland. Helen Bernhard website
Rosca de Reyes
“Rosca de reyes” translates to “bread of kings,” and the Rosca de Reyes/Three Kings Bread offers plenty of symbolism. The shape of the cake represents a crown; the dried fruit symbolizes jewels. These jewels were envisioned to represent those in the crowns of the three wise men—Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar—as well as peace, love, and happiness. The hidden muñeco (doll) represents when Mary and Jacob hid Jesus from Herod.
Dos Hermanos
I reached out to Dos Hermanos to see if they are offering a rosca de reyes this year, and they are! They will have them available January 4 to 7. Customers can place orders through the DoorDash, calling Dos Hermanos cafe directly (971-266-8348), or through the website.
1015 SE Stark Street, Portland. Dos Hermanos website
La Casa de Mamá
This Latina-owned vegan Mexican panadería is back offering their version of a rosca de reyes—made with conchas! It has a mini tamal inside that replaces the baby. They will open up online orders for their roscas by the end of 2024 and they will be available to pick up on either Sunday, January 5 or Monday, January 6. This entry will be updated as more details become clear.
5018 NE 22nd Avenue, Portland. La Casa de Mamá website
La Imperial Bakery
Like last year, they are offering a traditional Roscas De Reyes in three sizes:
- Small (serves 6 to 7) for $40
- Medium (serves 15-20) for $70
- Large (serves 25-30) for $100
- You can order four additional muñecos
- Fillings include cajeta, cream cheese, walnut, pineapple, and bavarian cream
Order ahead of time by calling them at 503-747-3246 or pre-order online. For same-day orders, give them a call; these orders include an $8 fee. 1
895 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy Ste. K, Hillsboro. La Imperial website
Panadería y Carnicería 5 de Mayo
A neighbor told me about this Mexican bakery that makes rosca de reyes around this time of year. “I like to buy mine here. Always warm! Lots of sizes.” Over on their Facebook page they recently reposted a video from a few years ago on their roscas—each comes with dolls (muñequitos) of various colors (e.g., blue, pink, green). No pricing available.
1134 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland. Panadería y Carnicería 5 de Mayo Facebook page
Updated January 3, 2025.
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Wonderful! Thank you for this write up, been searching for king cakes after my visit to NOLA a few years back ago.
You’re welcome – happy to help!