Louisiana’s Hubig’s Pies Unveils First Ever King Cake

Gulf Coast legend Hubig's Pies opened in 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In their 104 year history, Hubig's Pies has never released a Mardi Gras king cake...until now.

And no, it's not a pie.

Hubig's Pies New Orleans Louisiana

Hubig's Pies are a true New Orleans classic.

They’ve been around since the 1920s, when Simon Hubig first started baking them.

While the original company began in Texas, it was the New Orleans bakery that really made these hand-sized, fruit-filled treats famous.

People loved their flaky crusts and simple but delicious flavors like apple, peach, lemon, chocolate, and even seasonal options like sweet potato.

In 2012, a fire destroyed the factory in the Marigny neighborhood, and production came to a sudden stop. Fans were heartbroken—Hubig’s Pies had been a part of life in Louisiana for generations.

It took 10 years, but Hubig's made their triumphant return in 2022.

From BRProud.com -

"Hubig's Pies made their much-anticipated return in November 2022. The bakery reopened on November 7, 2022, under the stewardship of the third generation of the Ramsey family.

On their first day back, they sold 10,000 pies in just four hours, highlighting the community's enduring love for these iconic treats."

Hubig's Pies Mardi Gras King Cake

For Mardi Gras 2025, Hubig's is shaking up the lucrative Louisiana king cake industry by introducing the very first Hubig's King Cake in the company's history.

From WWLTV.com -

"Hubig's Pies owner Andrew Ramsey announced Monday that the iconic New Orleans brand will offer king cakes in four flavors: traditional cinnamon, Hubig's custard, Dutch apple, and cream cheese.

The custard and Dutch apple varieties pay homage to Hubig's pie flavors."

Hubig's king cakes are available at several places throughout New Orleans such as at Breaux Mart, Canseco’s, Dorignac’s, Robert’s Fresh Market, Acquistapace’s, Piggly Wiggly in Madisonville, and Cash Saver in Slidell.

If you don't live in the New Orleans area, you're in luck because Hubig's is shipping!

Order your Hubig's king cake over at hubigs.com.