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February 3, 2021 By Amy Jones

Best Places to Find Cajun Food in Huntsville

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mardi gras beads and king cake

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!

One of our favorite parts of Mardi Gras season is the FOOD! You can find festive cuisine right here in Huntsville. Whether you are a foodie, Mardi Gras enthusiast, or just want to try something new – this list is made for YOU! Get your party started below with this list of the best places to find cajun food in Huntsville.

Best Places to Find Cajun Food in Huntsville

These awesome restaurants offer the best New Orleans food in Huntsville, AL. We started with desserts – because well – who doesn’t always want to start with dessert?


FESTIVE DESSERTS


Here are the best places to find King cakes and other traditional cajun treats in Huntsville for the Mardi Gras season!

Moon Bakeshop

If you’re looking for a buttery cinnamon King cake with cream cheese – the Moon Bake Shop has the perfect delicious option.

Visit: 201 Jefferson St N Suite B, Huntsville, AL | Website

Good Company Cafe

King cakes are the tradition, but you can also indulge with Good Company Cafe’s MINI King cakes! These individual-sized snacks are perfect, so you don’t have to eat an entire cake.

Although – we won’t judge if you do!

Visit: 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123, Huntsville, AL 35802 | Website

Edgar’s Bakery

Everything they bake is absolutely amazing, and Edgar’s Bakery’s King cakes are no exception! Stop by and pick one up!

Visit: 472 Providence Main St NW #100, Huntsville, AL | Website

Peggy Ann Bakery

They want you to celebrate with sweets! Try their King cake and pick up a pastry or petit four for the road.

Visit: 831 Regal Dr SW, Huntsville, AL | Website


AUTHENTIC LUNCH/DINNER


Mardi Gras is coming and these are some of the best places to find cajun food! Try one or hit them all!

New Orleans LunchBox

Great stop for barbecue ribs & chicken, smoked brisket, and traditional cajun dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and red beans and rice.

Visit: 4000 Holmes Avenue NW Huntsville, AL | Website

Po Boy Factory

Known for their New Orleans flare and tasty seafood! Find them in Downtown Huntsville and get ready for a full stomach! And of course – try the po boys.

Visit: 815 Andrew Jackson Way 35801 Huntsville, AL | Website

Tim’s Cajun Kitchen

They have been serving Huntsville for years and you can even catch their cajun food truck around town!

Visit: 114 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL | Facebook

Cajun Steamer Bar & Grill

Grab your plate of kicking chicken and authentic creole food! They say “If you can’t get to Nola, we’ll bring it to you.”

Visit: 301 Pelham Ave, Suite C-1 Huntsville, AL| Website

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

They have Po Boys along with all that good boiled seafood!

Visit: 5850 University Dr,  Huntsville, AL 35806| Website

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Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for almost 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design.
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