Beignets for breakfast? Check out Loretta's! Sweet or savory?? We went for the praline filled beignets. Flaky fresh hot beignets filled with warm, gooey praline sauce. Served in sets of three. So decadently delicious. They only have one savory option here and we don't eat crawfish. The other locations also have beignets filled with chicken, eggs and crab. Lots of other sweet options here. Chocolate. Peanut butter and jelly. Or just plain beignets. Line moves quickly. Order and then grab a table and wait for your beignets. This was recommended by our Lyft driver, Joseph. Just ask a local. read more

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Before you get on the rail, stop here. I had the pecan pie to go one night and half the next night. While it's not inexpensive, it is expensively delicious. Probably the best I have ever had. So good im buying 2 to go. Don't get hot. Gets runny. read more

You order at the walk up counter and they will call out your name when your order is ready. The service is quick for how consistent the line is. There were some tables across the walkway if you would like to sit. I don't know if I had missed it, but I didn't see any prices for their items. I ordered the original pralines and the crab beignet. The pralines came in a nice box where each praline was individually wrapped. Great for sampling, sharing, and for packing. This was my first time trying this style of pralines. It is very sweet and soft in texture. The crab beignet was about the size of a small ice cream sandwich. It was quite hot when we got our order. The crab chunks were a good size and I thought the flavor was subtle. Definitely a fun item to try while here but I am a fan of the sweet beignet. read more

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Line was long but wait time was ridiculously longer as made as ordered. Be prepared to wait as two employees here. Much smaller in size than beignets from CDM but you could get praline or chocolate filled. Not the best looking but different taste in a good way. They have other items in their display case. Doc also bought 3 kinds of flavored pralines and a pecan pie the size of a tart for us to try. She told us about the connection with The Princess and the Frog here. read more

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This place is on the French Market towards the end of it. You know you are there when you see the line. The line is long but it moves fast. The beignets are sooo good. We for the praline filled. They are small and one order has 3 but they are pretty filling. We also got the crab beignets and the savory flavor on that's is delicious. The place is in the middle of the marker so it may hard to find a bench and the vibe is what you will expect at an open market. It's great for shopping around while you wait. read more

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Everybody debates who has the best beignets in New Orleans and Loretta's is often held as a local favorite. While they're delicious, I think it comes down to personal preference. Where Loretta shines is their stuffed beignets that can be a little on the sweet side but also make for an innovative and unique beignet experience. Altogether, we tried the classic, crab stuffed, Chocolate, and praline. The texture of their beignets is more croissant-like compared to some of the other others we tried in town. For the classic one, I preferred beignets from Du Monde but the crab stuff one really blew us away. The buttery texture with the delicious seasoned filling made for such a delicious Rich bite that it makes sense that they only sell one per order because I honestly don't think I could eat a bunch of them. They're like a perfect little appetizer bite. The chocolate one was my second favorite, although it was quite sweet. In that same vein, I found the pecan praline one to be a little too sweet. So if you're somebody with a major sweet tooth, then these will absolutely hit the spot. When you get here, you order at the counter and find somewhere to sit within the market and they sell out pretty early. Even though they close at 4 PM I think we got there around 2PM and they were already selling out and we were some of the last people to be able to order beignets, so plan accordingly. The restaurant lies inside of the French market, which has a lot of hustle and bustle and a lot of shopping to do so plan to go early and try your beignets and then spend time shopping around. read more

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Beignets are amazing! Crab 5/5, Praline 5/5. Too many other beignet options in NOLA-go straight here instead. Long line is worth the wait. read more

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Waited in a relatively fast-moving line, which was a good start. But if you're coming here for the first time, make sure you understand the "beignet language"--one order equals three beignets, which isn't immediately clear. The signage could definitely use some work. It's a bit misleading (see photo). Based on the display, it looks like only the plain beignets come with 3 and that they offer peanut butter and jelly, but they actually don't. There was also an issue with overcharging, which required the entire team to step in and sort it out. Hopefully the charges were properly reversed--we'll see. Now, the beignets themselves: in my opinion, they were better than those at Café Du Monde, which says a lot considering they're the staple in the area. BB read more

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My goodness these beignets are so so good. My friend's and I visited New Orleans together last week and we decided to stop here as people kept saying it's the best in town. I will say, we had beignets at other places in NORA but these.. lordt. Crab Beignet: 8/10, very good, flavorful. Worth a try but for $10 it's not for everyone. It's not that big.. but if I'm feeling a "treat yourself" type of vibe I'd come back for it Praline Beignets: 10/10, these were SMACKIN, praline can be much but this was absolutely delicious. I love nuts (calm down) in any dish and this was an easy win for me. If I'm in NORA again this would definitely be my #1 beignet spot. I'm back home and still thinking of them There was a line when we got there, it was worth the wait and it didn't move slow. 100% recommend it! read more

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BL: skip Cafe du Monde and come here! Lines are long but worth the wait. I've had beignets before at Cafe du Monde and was not impressed at all but with a line snaking around a corner (or two), decided to give beignets another try and with a TWIST of pralines! I was afraid the pralines + nuts was going to be too sweet, but it turned out a good balance with the caramel-tasting drizzle and powdered sugar and slight crisp. Friend said the savory crab cake beignet was good also - so will try that next time. Tried the praline shoe sole also and I really liked the texture - crispy layers and a bit firm - reminded me of a Chinese butterfly cookie aka palmiers but better because it's thin! Beignets are 3 pieces/order (~$9) for praline. The crab cake one is 1 per order. Warning! It is temperature hot as they make it on the spot! read more

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We had just gotten beignets from Cafe du Monde down the street and were pretty full so we just grabbed some pralines for later and split a crab beignet. I will say - despite the portion being tiny for $9 - the crab beignet was definitely worth it and quite delicious. We're going to have to back the next time we're in the city to try some of the sweet ones; the dough is slightly denser than Cafe du Monde but it really worked with the savory crab topping. Expensive but I would get it again for sure. read more

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The beignets are structurally sound in that they hold their shape well, yet are light and fluffy on the inside. Also tried the praline beignets, they were good and added another level of sweetness to this already sweet treat. My friend tried the crab beignet and loved it!! read more

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Worth the wait! Longest line ever, but so worth it. We ordered 3 orders of the Beignets w/ Pralines and 3 orders of the regular beignets. 2 stuffed crab beignets. This is located in the French Market y'all- So it is busy and you have to find a place to sit. There are so many food/drink stalls there. This place is a MUST try. The locals highly recommended this spot to us and it was delicious. The beignets were fresh and hot - made to order and not as doughy as the ones at Cafe Du Monde. It was smaller, but it was perfect bites of sweetness and a little crunch - the dough was lightly chewy and deep fried to perfection. I loved it and the want to go back just for this!!! read more

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Obviously this is going to be a 5 star review. After seeing SO many people rave about Loretta's we had to go. We had the praline beignets and also one of the crab beignets. They were both 10/10. Pralines are super sweet, but that's what we were looking for. The crab one....we definitely should have gotten more than just one. Wish we would have had more time to go back. read more

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Good, but not quite worth the hype (for me). So this is Loretta's in the French Market and I had been very curious about it. Whenever Ive walked by the line was long which usually means something good is happening. First I'll say: the line looks intimidating, but it actually moves pretty quickly. The menu is fairly small and they seem to be pumping things out efficiently so that part wasn't bad at all. I ordered: A praline, 3 chocolate beignets, crab beignet, 3 sweet potato cookies Let me start with the sweet potato cookies which were hands down my favorite. Soft, flavorful, and just so good. I would absolutely go back just for those. My boyfriend thought the sweet potato taste was strong? Not a problem for me Everything else? Good... but not mind-blowing. The biggest thing that threw me off was the size vs. price of the beignets. They're about double the price and half the size of what I'm used to. I understand they're filled and more specialty sort of filling (especially the crab, crab ain't cheap) but it was still shockingly small. I bought just one crab beignet thinking I could share it with my brother (who is 6'6" by the way )... yeah that was unrealistic. It was basically a one-bite situation. I almost felt bad trying to split it and ended up taking the tiniest bite. The chocolate beignets were cool in concept but personally I don't think the extra fillings did much for me. I'd honestly rather stick to a classic beignet. Overall, everything tasted good but for the price, portion size, and wait I'm not sure it's something I'd go out of my way for again. If I'm craving beignets, I'd probably still lean toward Café du Monde for the classic experience. read more

The best beignets in New Orleans! The praline beignets is chef's kiss! The savory crab beignet is something special! The pralines... yes, please. Everything is good. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Grab a seat and people watch as you enjoy your tasty treats. read more

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Please do not leave NOLA without visiting this place! It is a staple and consistently has been delicious year after year. The line may be long depending on time and day but they move pretty fast and customer service is amazing so don't let it discourage you. It's not a huge space but they do have seating inside for you to enjoy your treat. I've had sweet and savory options all 10/10. Traditional, Crab and Praline were my recent order and I was overly satisfied. Please do yourself and order more than 1. Traditional comes with 3 automatically. The crab was full of meat, soft, buttery and flaky. Praline had a subtle sweetness, soft and had a perfect small crunch. Was too excited and forgot to take food pics read more

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One of the biggest regrets I have in life is not ordering more food when I was at Loretta's!! Lol I thought I had good beignets before, but that was before I tried these. No place does beignets better than Loretta's. They are so soft and delicate and buttery and delicious. I wish I had gotten at least 10 crab beignets to start and had gotten at least 20 beignets to wash it down. It was an easy walk from the French quarter and there's a nice park next to itif you want to eat outside, which is what we did. You might have to wait a while since there's a lot of people and they freshly make everything but it is totally worth the wait. I I would go back to New Orleans just to eat at Loretta's read more

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Strolling through the French Market when we stumbled upon Loretta's Pralines, highly recommended and calling our names... specifically telling us we must try their beignets. So of course, we did. The setup was actually really nice--outdoor seating, a gentle breeze, and the joy of walking around with a fresh beignet in hand. Very New Orleans, very cute vibes. Now let's talk about the beignets themselves. Flavor-wise? Delicious. Fresh, fluffy, and nicely done. BUT... they were so small and disappeared so fast that for the first time in my life, I didn't even get to take a picture of my beignets . And if you know, you know--that's saying something. Then came the real shock: three tiny beignets for $9.99 + tax. I honestly checked the bag twice to make sure nothing was missing. Coming from years of Café du Monde and Café Beignet expectations, this was a full-on beignet betrayal. Half the size, double the price. Final verdict: tasty? Yes. Worth it? Not really. Unless you're looking to spend an arm and a leg for a few bites that vanish in seconds, I'd recommend sticking with the classic beignet spots. read more

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OMG! I went to Loretta's twice! First time I ordered the traditional and chocolate beignets They were good but nothing to jump up and down about. Second time I ordered the crab beignet and a crawfish beignet! The four stars is for the crab beignet! OMG! It was soooo good!!! My only complaint would be it's only one beignet, it's a little small and needed just a bit more crab. Other than that I would have given it five stars. So good!!! read more

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During French Quarter Festival I had the pleasure of introducing a friend from Atlanta to Loretta's stuffed beignets. Several weeks later he is still talking about the praline beignets and plans to return during his next visit. read more

Last time I was in New Orleans, they were closed when I stopped by. Unfortunately, their hours are not accurate on their website and Google. It was the week of Christmas so I give them a pass. I went right when they opened. I ordered an order of plain beignets and a crab beignets based on the employee's recommendation. He was spot on. They are made to order and come out fresh and hot, it was all delicious. The beignets were pillowy soft with a slight crispy outside. I wish the crab flavor was more pronounced, but it was delicious as is. I actually thought the beignets were better than Cafe Du Monde. Service was great! My only gripe is they don't provide pricing on their menu. My order was just under $20 for one crab beignet and one 3-piece order of plain. On the pricy side, but worth it since love beignets and just visiting. read more

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I don't even know where to begin. This was HANDS DOWN the best beignets in the city. I got the crab beignet and an order of the classic beignets. Both were phenomenal. The crab beignet was soft, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The crab melted in your mouth and the beignet was perfectly toasted. The classic beignets were INCREDIBLE. The perfect texture both outside and inside and the powdered sugar was phenomenal. The only thing I can say is that the price is more than the other locations in NOLA. But, so worth it!!! read more

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Best beignet I had in New Orleans, I couldve eaten 20! Its in the market and there is park-style seating nearby. read more

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I really didn't think I would like a praline beignet- HOW SILLY WAS I? Good LORD it was sooooo yummy. Their crab cake beignet was to die for as well! I would love to eat 7 more of each right this moment if I could. If you're thinking- is that long line worth it? Yes, yes it is. Trust me. read more

Had both the original and crab beignets. There were no prices posted, so $25 for 1 water, 1 order original (3) and 1 crab beignet after seeing what I received seemed a little overpriced compared to others. The originals were light and airy, but the crab did not live up to the wait in line. So I couldn't decide between a 3 or 4. read more

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Easily the BEST beignets in NOLA. Highly recommend getting the praline beignets, they were out of this world! It's awesome that this place is in such a nice locations where you can shop and eat at the same time. A line does form but trust me, it is completely worth it! Definitely keep in mind that they are closed on Tuesdays! read more

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I have become Loretta's biggest fan! Praline beignet(100/10) - the best thing I've ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE. I kid you not I haven't stopped thinking about them. Tried to go back for more on a Sunday but the line was wrapped around the building Classic beignet (10/10) best classic beignet in New Orleans - definitely better than cafe du monde Crab beignet (8/10) - delicious although I don't think this one was worth the price and had a milder taste than I expected. Excellent speedy service and very polite amidst the chaos that is the French market during Mardi Gras season. We went on the Friday before Mardi Gras around 2pm and the line wasn't too long! read more

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This was our last stop before the airport and my favorite!! Grabbed 3 traditional beignets with powdered sugar and loved them!! They were so light and airy!! So good!! Next time we'll try the parlines and crab!! read more

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Yes, a must visit!! We enjoyed each flavor! Fresh and delicious and although there was a long line the staff kept it moving quickly and were also very friendly. Wish we lived closer so we could visit more often! Ambiance is cute as it's within the French market and plenty of tables around to sit at. read more

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By far the best beignets I've had. The line could get long, but it is definitely worth the wait!

This is a pretty simple review. Loretta's is the best beignet in New Orleans, period. They're fried to crispy perfection. We also got the praline beignet, it was crispy and full of gooey goodness. It was very rich, and because of that I preferred the regular beignet. The only downside is the 30 minute wait and lack of seating, but it's well worth it. read more

Loretta's Authentic Pralines - The Best - Candy Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I tried several of the popular beignet spots around the city and I genuinely think these are the best. The praline filling is actually very good and I think these beignets are probably the only ones that have just the right mixture of soft and crispy/flaky on the outside. I think these beignets had the most flavor and I highly recommend trying them. I will say though that the line is very wrong and this isn't the most efficient beignet service! read more

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Must try the stuffed praline beignets , they were phenomenal and much better than cafe de monde. Though it may be harder to snag a seat around there due to it being inside the French market. Now, don't make the mistake we made of walking around for a while trying to find this place due to construction. Just put your directions for the French market and you'll find it much easier lol. Don't be suprised that it will also take you about 10 min waiting to order and another 15 minutes to get your beignets, they are worth it. read more

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I hadn't been to New Orleans in some years. But one place that I remembered and had to revisit was Loretta's! Those beignets are just other worldly! They have become very popular in recent years so there was quite a line. But definitely with the wait. I spent $18 on 3 powdered beignets and 1 crab beignet. I ate the sweet powdered beignets in the car on the way home. Sheesh, so yummy! I didn't eat the crab one until I was home later that day. Even reheated... it was amazing! Fresh crab meat stuffed inside. It cost about $9 by itself and it was pretty small. But for a vacation treat... worth it! This location is in the French Market so it's a covered outdoor space with many other shops, restaurants and vendors. If you like beignets... definitely do yourself a favor and get them from Loretta's! You'll thank me later! read more

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Hands down my favorite beignet I tried while I was in NOLA. Located in the French market, this is a stop you can do before you go shopping for souvenirs. Their praline items sold out FAST but we got lucky enough to get their praline filled beignet. These were on the smaller side (and more pricey about $8) compared to cafe du monde and beignet cafe but they were toasty, fresh, and ooey gooey in the middle. There's some seating across from the stall with tables as well for easy eating, but be patient as it's a smaller stall! They will get your food out as quick as possible but while you wait, there's a bar next door or you can look at the souvenir stalls nearby! read more

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Well, I went back to try the original Beignets to see if they were better than the other place. I already know that the Crab Beignets are People were again friendly and fast and willing to answer any questions I may have had. I just ordered the beignets and compared them side by side both still warm and covered in powdered sugar. Hands down, Loretta's has The Superior Beignet. They are Light and Airy with wonderful, delicious layers . Not heavy, dense or doughy. In my opinion these are the Best, No Question about it! read more

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Just know you will be waiting in the heat for at least an hour unless you pay the guy on the side extra money to cut the line!

Long line but was attended to quickly. Beignets made to order so fresh so flavorful love that they stuff it unlike other places who do not would come back everyday if I could. Tucked in the French market and conveniently located. read more

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This place was busy and for good reason. Bomb. We had the regular and also the crab beignet and both were delicious. The crab one was expensive though. read more

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