Where to find king cake in Asheville

Have your king cake and eat it, too.

avl king cake

The cake’s traditional colors represent faith, power, and justice.

Photo via @citybakery

Has it beignet a while since you had some king cake? We asked y’all where we could find them, and as usual, you delivered the goods. Read on for the scoop on where you can preorder these colorful, tasty treats.

City Bakery, 60 Biltmore Ave. and 88 Charlotte St. | Preorder your cake now for pickup between Wednesday, Feb.15- Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Ivory Road Café & Kitchen, 1854 Brevard Rd., Arden | Place your orders by Wednesday, Feb.15, and pick up between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, Saturday, Feb. 18, or Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Geraldine’s Bakery, 840 Merrimon Ave. | Contact the bakery to place a special order, and please note: these cakes will contain coffee beans, as opposed to a plastic baby doll.

Short Street Bakery, 225 Haywood Rd. | Preorder your cake now with at least 48 hours’ notice.

Whisk AVL, 801 Smokey Park Hwy., Candler | This cozy little drive-thru spot requires 48 hours’ notice for king cake preorders.

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