Barely have the last crumbs of bûche de Noël been swept away when Florida pastry chefs fire up their ovens again to prepare the traditional galette des rois for Epiphany. This iconic pastry brings the holiday season to a close on Tuesday, January 6. Here is a (non-exhaustive) roundup of places where you can enjoy a galette des rois in Florida in 2026.
Miami
Atelier Monnier stays true to tradition with a frangipane galette des rois, a rich blend of almond cream and pastry cream, serving nine people. Complete with its fève and crown, it is priced at $49. Individual slices are also available for $8.50. 9825 SW 40th St, Miami – (786) 452-7780; 9563 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest – (305) 666-8696.
Doral
A well-known destination for French pastry lovers in Doral, La Croquantine—run by Matthieu Cartron—highlights a traditional frangipane galette des rois, serving 6 to 8 people for $45, complete with its fève and crown, also available by the slice for $6.50. A brioche-style version, flavored with lemon zest and vanilla and serving the same number of guests, is priced at $32. 7930 NW 36th St, Doral – (786) 899-0509.
Miami Beach
The star of January takes center stage at Bettant Bakery on Washington Avenue in South Beach. The bakery offers a frangipane galette des rois for 6 to 8 people, priced at $40 and accompanied by its fève and crown. 1043 Washington Ave, Miami Beach – (305) 673-5522.
Maison Valentine also embraces tradition with a frangipane galette des rois. Priced at $59.99 and serving 6 to 8 people, it features crisp puff pastry filled with smooth almond cream. The dessert comes with a crown and fève, provided separately to be inserted just before serving. 1112 15th St, Miami Beach – (786) 535-1432.
Sweet-tooths will appreciate the creations of Grégory Fournier-Bidoz, a member of the Disciples of Escoffier, who works at the Douceurs & Tralala bakery-pastry shop on Alton Road. His frangipane galette des rois comes in two sizes, serving 6 or 8 people, priced at $38 and $58 respectively. 1570 Alton Rd, Miami Beach – (786) 960-6866.
Lake Worth
In Lake Worth, south of West Palm Beach, Vincent Durin and his wife Christine run Vincent’s French Bakery, which also has a location in Boca Raton and plans to open a third shop in West Palm Beach. For Epiphany, the bakery offers a frangipane galette des rois for 8 people, priced at $48 and served with its crown. Instead of a fève, an almond is included as a safety precaution. 516 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth – (561) 533-0840; 2831 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton – (561) 576-3151; 6405 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach – (561) 335-3871.
Melbourne
In Melbourne, southeast of Orlando, Jacqueline Dittmore (who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris) and her husband Christophe Molitor run Jacqueline’s Bakery. The bakery offers galettes des rois in several sizes, from an individual portion at $10.40 to a large version serving 10 to 12 people for $62.40. Marked by all-butter puff pastry, generous frangipane, a porcelain fève, and a gleaming crown, this iconic dessert is a true showstopper. 906 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne – (321) 312-6594; 6977 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne – (321) 622-4776.
Winter Garden
In Winter Garden, near Orlando, Stephan Martin continues the French pastry tradition at his shop Le Petit Paris. A master pastry chef, chocolatier, and ice cream maker, he prepares frangipane galettes des rois for Epiphany using inverted puff pastry. Prices range from $23 to $45 depending on the size, with galettes serving 5 to 10 people, and individual slices starting at $5. 1201 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Winter Garden – (407) 614-4477.
Windermere
In Windermere, just outside Orlando, dessert lovers can enjoy Hervé Rouge’s recipe at My French Cafe. His traditional frangipane galette des rois serves 12 people, is priced at $42, and comes with a crown and fève. 7782 Winter Garden Vineland, Windermere – (407) 347-8945.
Concours de galettes
Finally, the French American Association of Crafts and Trades (FAACT) is hosting a galettes des rois contest featuring several bakers and pastry chefs from the Sunshine State. The competition will take place on Thursday, January 8, starting at 6:30 pm at Pamplemousse on the Bay in South Beach. A few surprises are planned, including the creation of a giant galette over three feet in diameter. Frenchly readers can enjoy 10% off with the promo code GALETTE2026. 910 West Ave, Miami Beach – Info and reservations here.
This article was originally published in French on French Morning. It has been translated into English by Valentine Marchou.
