King Cakes in Portland: Where to Find Them in 2026

The Three Kings.
The Three Wise Kings, Atlas Catalàn, 1375, Fol. V.

It’s time to start thinking about getting your king cakes in Portland! Today is the fifth day of Christmas, but on January 6 Christmas is over and Three Kings Day—aka Epiphany—arrives, setting off the Epiphanytide. This day recognizes the story of the Magi (aka Three Wise Men) who we are told visited Jesus and gave him gifts. It was a way to say, “we’re glad you’re here,” among other things.

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King Cakes in Portland in 2025

Slices of gallete des rois at the Alliance Français in Portland, Oregon.
Galette des rois—whole—and sliced—at the Alliance Française in Portland.

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.

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