World Famous Bakery & King Cakes

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“’Mardi Gras is all about good times with good people… for 70 years, Joe Gambino’s Bakery has been the King Cake Kings of this New Orleans tradition.’

The Best King Cakes in New Orleans: “Gambino’s is an old‑school New Orleans bakery famous for its Doberge cake year‑round. But come Carnival season the king cakes ship around the globe, with fillings aplenty…”

“There was one cake we clearly enjoyed more than the others: the delightfully old‑school cakes from Gambino’s… The King Cake’s dough pulls apart like a cinnamon roll, and the flavor is expertly balanced.”

Our Best Sellers

Your one-stop-shop for all your special celebrations!

Our Best Sellers

Your one-stop-shop for all your special celebrations!

Our Signature Cake Collections

From Mardi Gras to Monday mornings, there’s a cake for every moment.

King Cake

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Doberge Cakes

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Designer Cakes

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Other Treats

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As Featured In

“’Mardi Gras is all about good times with good people… for 70 years, Joe Gambino’s Bakery has been the King Cake Kings of this New Orleans tradition.’

The Best King Cakes in New Orleans: “Gambino’s is an old‑school New Orleans bakery famous for its Doberge cake year‑round. But come Carnival season the king cakes ship around the globe, with fillings aplenty…”

“There was one cake we clearly enjoyed more than the others: the delightfully old‑school cakes from Gambino’s… The King Cake’s dough pulls apart like a cinnamon roll, and the flavor is expertly balanced.”

A Taste Of New Orleans, Delivered To Your Doorstep

For over 70 years, Gambino’s has brought the soul of New Orleans straight to your home. Every cake is handmade with the same passion, flavor, and flair that’s defined our bakery for generations. Whether it’s a Mardi Gras King Cake, a legendary Doberge, or a designer dessert made to impress—our cakes aren’t just treats. They’re experiences.

No matter where you live, you can celebrate like you’re in the Big Easy. Freshly baked. Carefully packed. Shipped nationwide.

Our History

A New Orleans tradition for over 70 years, Gambino’s Bakery has been baking delicious cakes to compliment every holiday, occasion, and life’s little surprises. From soft, decadent cake to icing flavors that are to die for, we are making up cake combinations that you will be dreaming about until it is time to order your next delicate delight from Gambino’s. Whether you are celebrating in the Big Easy or somewhere abroad, start a new tradition with Gambino’s.

A New Orleans centered business from the very start, Gambino’s grew out of Big Easy traditions and a local’s home. In the early 1920’s Beulah Ledner began baking out of her uptown kitchen on Lowerline Street. Her treats became a fast favorite of Tulane and Newcomb students and faculty and grew both her name and her baking business beyond the four walls of her home and into a location on Claiborne. Known as the “Doberge Queen of New Orleans,” Beulah invented the classic Crescent City cake and became a baking legend.

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Why Choose Us

Made From Scratch

You’ll receive a product that was made just for you from scratch using only high quality ingredients.

Made Just For You

We make it however you want it.
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Taste Guarantee

After 70 years of business, we stand behind our products. If it’s not to your taste, return it for a full refund.

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What Our Customers Say

My father absolutely loved the cake! Always so fresh and I absolutely love the customer service I receive in the store. Gambinos is the only place I will buy cakes from in the future.
–Johnette

Gambinos Bakery did the wedding and groom’s cake for my son and daughter in law. They were both beautiful and delicious. The groom’s cake was topped with his precious lab turning over a trash can – his daily ritual. My husband enjoyed that wedding cake every night for a week after the wedding. Thank you Gambino’s
–Patsy T

I have been coming here for years, and it’s the only place to purchase my king cakes – the best in the city. As well as everything they make!
–Kelley H

This place has been a staple of our family since the 80s. We’ve long since moved away from the area but we stop by whenever we come visit (like today!). Everything is amazing. My wife, who isn’t one for sweets and can’t take too much icing, ate half of my “Lookie Cookie” in the car just now. (Sandwich of chocolate chip cookies and icing, with some flowery toppers.)
–Ted M

For the last four years (2025 will be our fifth year!), our family has ordered a Gambino’s king cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. They arrive timely via Federal Express and are always perfectly fresh. The dough is flaky and not too sweet and the cakes arrive with packets of icing and shimmering colored sugar to decorate our own way. I cannot recommend this bakery highly enough!!
–Lauren S

Gambino’s Bakery has been a cherished tradition for my family, and I can confidently say they make the BEST King Cakes! Originally from the New Orleans area but now living in Northern Virginia, we’ve kept the tradition alive by ordering their King Cakes every year starting right after the New Year and continuing through Mardi Gras.
–Jeremy M

Gambino’s is my go to for King Cake every year! They have the most incredible customer service and I have always felt very well taken care of. Plus, their King Cakes are THE best and delicious!
–Shannon O

First time I had ever ordered a doberge cake from halfway across the country but it arrived in great shape. I ordered the lemon and caramel version for my birthday. It was absolutely delicious and I can tell you it will become a birthday tradition to have one every year.
–Pamela R

When you are looking for the quintessential “taste of NOLA,” you do not have to look any further than the Gambino’s Doberge cakes! They are my families absolute favorite. NOLA is about living – it’s about family, festivities, and food – and this cake has it all. Whether in Chocolate, Lemon, Caramel, or a mix – you will not be disappointed.
–Erich R

Ordered a 3 tier wedding cake + sheet cake from Gambinos & couldn’t have been happier! Process was easy and FUN ! Cake tasting was the best part of wedding planning — and the final product was perfect!
–Amber D