I know eating king cake before Twelfth Night is considered a cardinal sin, but when it comes to Dong Phuong, I’m willing to risk my luck and go to confession.
When I found out the beloved New Orleans East bakery was offering their traditional and cream cheese king cakes for a limited time during the holidays, I knew I had to make a plan to get my hands on one after an unsuccessful attempt during Mardi Gras 2025.
After learning there would be a satellite drop at Waveland Pharmacy on the Mississippi Coast, I hypothesized it may be less of a crowd there versus waking up early and braving my chances at the NOLA flagship bakery…