Cafe Beignet was exactly what I imagined it would be! These were far and away the best beignets I had on my entire trip, and that's coming from a girl who's mission it was to try as many as possible in 5 days The ambiance was cute and felt historic yet clean, the location was right in the center of everything, and the servers had a great knowledge of the menu and recommendations to boot. They were sweeping up powdered sugar nonstop which was a lovely and unexpected touch. The only reason this is getting 4 stars instead of 5 is that we sat outside and had a few different people ask for our "leftovers" while we were clearly still eating. This didn't bother me a ton, I'm from a big city and understand the risks of ground-floor outside seating, but if you're not, you might want to consider either sitting inside or picking a different location. Overall a great experience and we will be back! read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Salted Caramel beignet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

PASS. HORRIBLE FOOD. This is Disneyland food at best. Expensive crap I had a hard time swallowing. If you're in New Orleans just go to Cafe Du Monde for your Beignets and skip this tourist trap altogether. Service is not friendly either. It's actually the first place in New Orleans that didn't have friendly staff. I'm renaming this shit hole to CAFE BEIG-NO! read more

Food (6/10); My traditional beignets were big but flat. They weren't pillowy like I'm accustomed to. They also had a bitter aftertaste. Service (8/10); Service was fine, but nothing to write home about. Ambiance (9/10); We went on a cool, breezy night in October. The cool breeze filled the restaurant. I like the bright lights and the tile flooring. The live jazz band was a very nice touch. Only in New Orleans. But why is there a full bar in the middle of this beignet shop? Again, only in New Orleans. read more

Who doesn't love Beignets!? Hot, soft, fried dough with mounds of powder sugar over the top! Pair that with a coffee and you have yourself a NOLA classic! I tried this place for the first time, because I didn't want to walk all the way down to Cafe Du Monde. I wish I would have walked there. This place was clean and trendy and the staff was nice. They have an assortment of different beignets but I stuck with the classic. 3 of them was $4.99. It took about 15 min to get them and this place wasn't super busy but that is ok, when I got them they were sort of flat not puffy and they were not very warm, almost cold, like they were sitting somewhere for a bit. I didn't fuss and ate them. They were good, but not great. Not enough sugar on them in my opinion. Maybe if they were warmer it would have been a different experience. Go to cafe du monde. They are the OGs of the beignet game. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were walking down the street and it started pouring. We waiting for the rain to subside and talked with a few lovely locals who mentioned we should try it. We love beignets and thought the chocolate drizzle with strawberry was pretty good. The dough was cooked perfect bigger than cafe du monde. We thought the dough was a little thick but liked the taste. They also sell food items. I would go back and try a few more items. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Beignets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Cafe Beignet is a chain here in New Orleans. We had stopped in wanting to get something a little substantive, quick, and better than a hotel breakfast, like the pecan waffle or breakfast sandwich - but something must have been happening in the kitchen that morning because they said none of that could be made. So we opted for regular beignets - it's about $5 for 3 large ones so not a bad price, and they did come out very warm. This location has a self-service station for you to add to your coffee as well as get things like jam and honey. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Beignets & Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This is a NO for me! The service was slow and the beignets were dry and NOT hot. I had to send them back. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The place looked clean even with birds flying in I enjoyed the live music and the wait staff seemed to be rushing me and other people on line. Even when I said I'm looking at the menu and I don't want a drink I kept getting asked. Then when I made an order of beignet, it didn't taste fresh and it wasn't even hot, like it had been sitting there. For $5 plus tax you would think a place named cafe beignet, that would be the all star on the menu. Try for yourself and see but definitely for other tourist, maybe try somewhere else or you may have a better experience than me. read more

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It was fine, but nothing amazing. The idea of the place is really neat, but it's definitely commercialized. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - The Sampler - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Meh, I was not a fan of these Beignets. I have only had Beignets twice. Here they were extremely dense and chewy. The other location was light and airy. I guess it's all about preference. They always have a huge line, so I assume many people prefer this method. The line goes quick and if you only want Beignets go up to the coffee bar and order, they had no line. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The beignets were so warm, fresh, and delicious! Definitely enjoyed them. The only downside was the service. The cashier had such a nasty attitude for no reason. It was so noticeable that even the manager caught on and had to pull her aside! The beignets were great, but the customer service definitely needs improvement. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Beignets , carrot cake and coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food was delicious, and they do serve actual breakfast food lol. I had a crawfish omelet and my son had the southern breakfast. Service was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance felt like a new school diner with and old school bar. There were a couple dudes playing jazz in the lobby. It was great. 100% recommend. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I was visiting New Orleans and wanted to get plenty of beignets while I was there. Cafe Beignet was one of my stops. I was very pleased! The beignets were soft, warm, and sweet. I ordered three to go but ended up eating one while I was there because I couldn't resist it. The service was quick and the restaurant was also clean. read more

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I've been twice and each time I've left happy. The first time we wanted an order of beignets to go. We waited in the long line and then were told we could place the to go order at the bar. The bar tender was annoyed we were there when she was busy so the order took forever and we should have just stayed in the long main line. But when we got the beignets they were hot from the kitchen and so so good. The second time I went I dined in. Ordered from the main line and then got a number and sat at a table. The order was delivered about 2 minutes later so they really crank these things out. They are better at the table without the steam melting the powdered sugar but the to go order did not disappoint either. My recommendation is to just stop by and get something! read more

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The location on Canal is great! Plus its air-conditioned and calmer than the chaos at Cafe Du Monde. The interior is beautifully decorated and there are plenty of tables. Venturing away from the classic beignets I decided to try the salted caramel, and for the love of all things decadent, those were sinfully delicious. The sauce is served warm and on the side to be poured over the sweet and fluffy beignets. I ordered them to go which was easy, and they were still fresh when I made it to my hotel. read more

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The beignet sampler here was delicious. The wait for them was a little bit more than expected but it was worth the wait. The AC inside the place keeps its super cool. The service I received was great. Good job Cafe Beignet! read more

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We tried the sampler beignet. It came with traditional, Carmel drizzle and chocolate drizzle. It was nice to try all three but it does get overwhelming with sweetness by the time you get to the last one. I think I like the traditional the best. Since it's located in the legends musical park, we got to listen to live music as well read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great beignets! I prefer these over Café Du Monde's because they are crispier on the outside. But wow, these are much bigger, so I left half of mine uneaten. I liked this location because it's huge and airy, plus they had lovely live music during lunch. It's conveniently located on a corner in the French Quarter, so it's hard to miss. When I visited, it was all open doors and there was no air conditioning, so bear that in mind. There was a long wait for the bathroom because there were only two stalls, so be prepared to wait. read more

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If you want to grab a great New Orleans meal, almost fast-food style, Cafe Beignet is your place to go. First of all, this place is really easy to find. It's right on central Canal Street, and it has a big sign, so you can't miss it. This café has very nice interior seating, as well as they have a really nice outdoor patio space. So, if you want to experience the environment, you can sit outside. Or, if you want to sit in their open-door interior space, with a dose of air-conditioned comfort, you can grab a seat inside. The way this place works is that it's almost fast food style. You go up to the counter, place your order, they give you a number, you go and sit down, and they bring your food out to you. They have a very large staff, so food preparation is really quick. This business has a relatively limited menu. And, that's probably a good thing. That way, what they focus on they really do very well. My guess is that people basically come here for the beignets. But, they have various other meals to eat, as well. All of them are very tasty. Plus, they have all of the coffee orientated drinks you would expect, plus other things like beer, soft drinks, and all of that kind of stuff. A lot of times, even very early in the mornings, they will have a band playing. If you're sitting inside, the music can get kind of loud. That's just a simple reality. But, they do play some interesting New Orleans, jazz, blues, and a little bit of everything else. So, if you want to get the true New Orleans experience, and the band is playing, this is the place for you. Overall, this is a great place to grab that quick meal, sit back with whoever you're with, enjoy your conversation, and let the day play on. It's a true expression of modern New Orleans, so it's a fun place to visit. read more

Fresh hot beignets loaded with powdered sugar... Coffee with chicory... Live jazz... What could be better? Café Beignet on Canal Street was a great last stop for our evening at the French Quarter. The beignets were delicious and much larger than expected. The atmosphere was upbeat and relaxed and cheerful. My only complaint was that they didn't have any half-and-half or milk for the coffee. Only creamer substitute. You would think for a beignet and coffee place, they would've had some milk or Half N Half out. It was a fun place for a dessert and some music. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Love the coffee with chicory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I have to say, Cafe Beignet makes my favorite beignets. Just sweeet enough, airy, fluffy, nice little crunch. The price was right, too. It's on a bisy Main Street with two separate seating areas. Perfect to get in out of the rain. Service was okay- not stellar, not bad. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The beignet battle continues! Every time we visit the area, we make a point of hitting the "2 big ones" for a beignet show down. Now, we don't limit ourselves to JUST Cafe Du Monde & Cafe Beignet. Still, they get a head-to-head comparison each time. This visit, Cafe Du Monde takes the lead by a hair. Cafe Beignet $5.58 3 large hot & fresh beignets, more dense in texture, lightly dusted with powdered sugar, 2 barely had any. Took +10min to come up. Cafe Du Monde $5 3 average sized hot & fresh beignets, lighter & fluffier in texture, roughly a cup of powdered sugar dumped over. Took about 2 minutes at the window. At either, I'd flat out skip the coffee. Just skip it. Ultimately, it came down to texture & powdered sugar ratios being slightly better at Du Monde... this time. See ya next round! read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - 3 big ole beignets - bottom ones needed a heavier dusting, too light on the powdered sugar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a great location, and they have some delicious beignets! My first stop after landing in NOLA was actually here. My friend and I shared an order that came with 3 giant sized beignets. Unpopular opinion, but I actually prefer their beignets here over cafe du monde. They were so fresh, less doughy, and airy with lots of powdered sugar on top. The service was quick and they even brought it out to your table. I do wish the water cups were bigger. Nonetheless, I do miss this sweet dessert. Each time I passed by the line was not even long. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I love these beignets. They are big and lightly fluffy on the inside with crispy edges. I like these much better than another famous brand I tried while visiting NOLA. I'm glad I was able to compare. Customer service was good too. read more

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Needed a light lunch and this one hit the spot. Had the croissant Royal with fries and a lemon tart. It was great. The music and decor were awesome and cozy. Staff very attentive and got the food out quick read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Lemon tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Now we know the New Orleans staple for beignets is Cafe Du Monde however, I would argue that the beignets from Cafe Beignet is better. Don't come after the messenger, try it for yourself and see! I really enjoyed the size and fluffy texture of these beignets. Bonus points because they reheat beautifully in the air fryer! I got the sampler which comes with an original, chocolate, and salted caramel and take it from me, the salted caramel is no joke! I can see why there are two Cafe Beignets within eyeshot on Canal street. read more

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As a Texas girl, these are some of my favorite beignets ever!!! Every time I go to NOLA I make sure to stop here. It's a smaller cafe, and the line is always out the door, but it's always worth it! People are always coming in and out so it's usually not hard to grab a table which I highly recommend becuase their beignets are best FRESH. I've had the classic and the chocolate and both are amazing. The perfect in between of airy and dense. And a great amount of powdered sugar sweetness. *note* I have yet to try the original Cafe Du Monde (the one in the airport was not my favorite) so this is a comparison to texas beignets. read more

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The beignet was really good. The customer service was great. I did find the floor to be a bit too slippery for my liking. I was so afraid to fall. The ordering system was great, there was a live band, we really enjoyed. There is indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

While there were made fresh to order and came out piping hot, they were unfortunately my least favorite beignets due to the very dense texture. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Café Beignet is conveniently located right on busy Canal Street and is attached to the Sheraton, making it easy to access if you're staying nearby or heading out early. We stopped in for a quick breakfast for two before catching a flight and sadly did not get the beignets. We ordered eggs, sausage hash, toast, and coffee, which came to a little over $30 for two people. Unfortunately, the breakfast was pretty meh. The food wasn't very hot and lacked flavor--we had to add hot sauce, salt, pepper, and ketchup to make it edible. What I did enjoy was the vibe. There was live music, which was a really nice touch. There's also a bar in the middle of the café, and they have different items for sale like seasonings, hot sauces, and similar products, which was a nice extra. I see a lot of reviews praising their beignets, so in hindsight, that's probably what we should have tried instead. I'd consider coming back for the atmosphere and to try the beignets, but I'd skip the breakfast next time. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Café Beignet in New Orleans was such a vibe?! Of course I had to try the beignets and they did NOT disappoint. They were warm, fluffy, and perfectly dusted in powdered sugar. So good. But honestly, the true highlight was the atmosphere. It just felt so lively and fun, with that classic New Orleans energy that makes you want to stay a little longer and soak it all in. We also tried the crawfish grits and they were delicious definitely one of our favorites. So rich, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. Between the food and the vibe, it was such a memorable stop. Definitely a must if you're in the city. read more

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The vanilla latte was the best part of my meal. The andouille sausage omelette was ok, coming from Hawaii- I was just craving Portuguese sausage this day. The grits didn't have much flavor. Didn't like the beignets from this location- they were hard. Service was good. And I liked the openness of the restaurant. Order your coffee at the first worker, then order your food at the register- 2nd worker. read more

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What a great place! This was actually my first option, but the line was long, so I left. The place down the street only took cash, so I came back here and I'm so happy I did. There was no line when I returned, and they had several different beignet options. Of course, I stuck with the original, and they were really good. I do wish the cashier had been a little friendlier and more welcoming, but to each their own, I guess. The food was good, the space felt nice after walking around, and I liked that they also have a bar if you want a drink while you're there. I would definitely come back if I'm in town again. read more

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Just like any other beignet place in New Orleans, the counter service is friendly and quick, and the beignets are served warm and delicious. It would be nice if they serve smaller portions, but I understand the concept. I handed off two of my pastries to a couple guys waiting in line. Coffee is also very good. It's a busy place so there's a lot of excitement. Just what you would expect from this type of Restaurant on an early morning. Everything is clean and organized with lots of items for purchase for gifts. read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Told to skip the usual place. Beignets were super!!! Coffee was good. Sausage omelet, ham n cheese omelet & crab omelet were delightful!! The band was great!!! Orders were taken at the register & quickly came out!!! Great food! Great sounds! read more

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5 stars for the beignets!! Cute little place with the beignets in the city! I loved the béignet sampler. and liked the original and salted caramel béignet the best. The beignets came out immediately and were piping hot, but our food came out later and was lukewarm. The Jambalaya omelette was good. The andouille sausage omelette was not something worth going back for. My boyfriend said that he liked the grits. I would HIGHLY recommend the beignets, but not stay for the food. The cashier seemed unenthusiastic and wasn't assertive enough to manage the line when the restaurant was getting busy read more

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Came here for breakfast on Friday! I had the southern breakfast and everything was delicious! Their grits are the best I have ever had! They also make good lattes and even had SF syrups and almond milk! The servious was fast and everyone was incredibly nice and helpful. We sat outside on the sidewalk and people watched while we ate! I would highly suggest this place to anyone visiting New Orleans! read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - SOUTHERN BREAKFAST - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The beignets here are very dense. Had good flavor, just wasn't quite the texture I was looking for. The vanilla latte was delicious! read more

Cafe Beignet, Canal St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you're deciding between the two locations, the corner location is the one to visit. I've been to both, and although they're only about a block apart, the difference in experience is noticeable. The main location at the end of the block is much larger, offers more menu options, and the employees there are significantly friendlier. The smaller location in the middle of the block feels more limited, and the staff came across as unapproachable and unwelcoming. The beignets are exactly what you'd expect from this Cafe --freshly fried dough covered in powdered sugar or other toppings. They come out warm and greasy, and they're nothing like a donut, so don't expect the same texture. If you've never had beignets before, they're definitely worth trying at least once. The catfish and fries were decent, nothing particularly memorable but still satisfying. One thing I found strange was their merchandise--none of it had pricing displayed, and when I asked employees, they didn't seem to know the cost. That's a confusing and frustrating business practice. I also ordered a latte at the smaller location, and it tasted like hot water--very disappointing. Overall, I highly recommend going to the main corner location. The customer service is better, the menu has more variety, and the overall experience is much more enjoyable. read more

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Extremely dense and didn't come out piping hot. Staff also seems miserable. Only positive here is the live music and the coffee. If you want good beignets this is not the spot. read more

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