Cafe Beignet, Canal St.

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.

Connected to Sheraton hotel on Canal Street, this cafe was open till midnight, had lovely lively music, and just the most amazing vibe of friendliness, comfort, and joy. Everything that New Orleans can offer under one roof. Family friendly, brightly lit, great food, even greater service! Loved hanging out here during my recent work trip.

I wanted to try the beignets since a coworker recommended them. They were a great price for three large freshly made beignets. We went around 7:45 am. It wasn’t too busy yet. There was a piano playing by itself and you could tell that they had a space for live music. My husband got a mocha and it was hot. They had a counter with condiments and other add-ons. My husband added half and half and some sugar and he was happy with his drink. My beignets arrived fairly quickly. They were slightly steaming. The dough had an amazing flavor and the powder sugar complimented it well. I would have preferred it be lighter on the powder sugar, but it still wasn’t too sweet. The interior was pleasing to the eye though some of the chairs didn’t look very comfortable. Staff was professional. We noticed canal street has two locations a couple blocks apart. By 10 o‘clock, the cafe was packed so we recommend trying to beat the crowd.

We took a short walk from our hotel over to Café Beignet on Canal Street. It’s a cool setup with plenty of outdoor seating. Once inside, we ordered our coffee at one end of the counter. Wifey and I opted for a couple of Cafe Mochas. Wifey got hers with whipped cream, and I went without. Then we headed to the other end to place an order for our beignets topped with pecans. They handed us a tabletop number and told us they’d bring the fresh beignets out to our table. The space was surprisingly large for a coffee shop, with multiple TVs showing the football games and even a small live band playing. It was super clean and had a nice energy overall. The beignets took a little while to come out, but that made sense since they were made fresh to order. When they arrived, they were steaming hot and very fresh. The lady who took our order and the guy who brought out the beignets were not very  personable, but that didn’t take away from the overall experience.  We loved the place, and both the coffee and beignets were excellent!

We came here in August for our Daughter's 21st birthday. The Beignets were definitely worth trying. They were a treat. We tried the OG, chocolate, caramel pecan Beignets. Each one was very tasty. The ambiance of the place was nice. Open air concept, not too crowded, cool enough to enjoy sitting outside on hot day.

The service here is quick and simple. With a close proximity to the Main Street, there transaction took about 5 minutes from ordering to receiving our beignets. $4.99 plus tax gives you an order of 3 large and warm beignets, covered in powdered sugar. We got two orders but one was good enough for the moment due to the size. The staff were professional and polite. The female employee who took our order, needs to be promoted to manager, if she already isn’t one. Her interaction with the other employees showed display her care for the brand. There is ample seating outside with cute tables and chairs to match the theme of the cafe.

We decided to try Cafe Beignet after hearing from locals that it is also a decent option to try while visiting Louisiana. Overall, the experience was mixed. The coffee was the highlight of our visit. It was smooth, well balanced, and not bitter - easily the best part of the meal. We also tried the beignets, the crawfish omelette, and the French toast. The beignets were just okay and did not fully meet our expectations in terms of texture and flavor. Not bad, but not something we would come back for specifically. The French toast, however, was relatively decent and enjoyable. The crawfish omelette was fine, but not particularly memorable. One thing we did appreciate was how clear and descriptive the menu was. Each item was explained well, and it was easy to tell which dishes were vegetarian friendly. That level of clarity made ordering simple and straightforward. Where Cafe Beignet really shines is the interior. The space is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The jazz theme and Louisiana history reflected through artwork and large portraits on the walls were genuinely enjoyable and informative. There are also many take-home options available, such as spices, mixes, and other local items, which is a nice touch for visitors. Overall, Cafe Beignet is a pleasant stop, especially for coffee and atmosphere. While some food items did not fully meet expectations, the coffee, interior design, and clear menu descriptions made the visit worthwhile.

Great rec from one of the locals to eat here instead of the more touristy beignet places. Ordering was fairly easy, staff was on point with taking orders, getting food out, and keeping the location clean. Lots of in/out traffic from tourists so expect all manner of people coming through getting food. The beignets were great (I could've used less powdered sugar) and extremely fresh - you won't go wrong w/ these. Also enjoyed the Belgian waffle as well. Great place to order local foods and worth stopping in to. I know there's several of these in the area so pick which one you want - I prefer this location myself for the food, people, and tourist watching.

BEST BEIGNETS. My ranking: 1. Cafe Beignet (Canal Street) 2. Loretta's 3. Cafe Du Monde 4. Hot Benny's 5. Cafe Beignet (Royal Street) This was my second stop for beignets during my trip and BAYBEEEEE Cafe Beignet (this location, at least) did not disappoint! We got in line early Sunday morning and with a few people ahead of us, we were anticipating the perfect warm hug to get us through the day. The beignets here are fluffy, doughy/chewy, and huge! I loved the layers and how it felt like it was made with love. Just the perfect texture for someone like me who loves a chewy bite! The iced cafe au lait was aight, I'd rather go to the French Truck Coffee for an iced latte. Also a quick note, not all Cafe Beignet locations are made equally as I much prefer this location than to Royal Street! (But definitely go out and try them all!!!) Can't wait to be back soon xo

These are some of the biggest and fluffiest beignets I have had! GLOWS: -One order of beignets could be shared by 3 people!! -Different toppings if you want to get fancy with flavor combinations, but I prefer the classic powdered sugar. -A good amount of seats in the cafe area to sit and enjoy your beignets or meal if you choose from there other menu items (I saw most people with breakfast items) -The ghost piano was cute. I had never seen one before and the music was a nice touch! GROWS: -The beignets could have used a little more powdered sugar to bring out the sweetness, as the dough was very mild in flavor (that was appreciated!)

In the battle of the Beignet, this was solid, but not the winner. It took me 45 minutes in line, which cost them a point. Hot tip, send someone inside to enjoy the air-conditioning and secure a table. I really liked the small dining room with the automatic piano. It added a nice touch to the experience. We had a Muffaletta (A grade), breakfast sandwich in croissant (B grade) and beignets (A- grade). The beignets here are bigger and have less sugar, which for me is a negative, I love the sugar!!

The best beignets in NOLA are right here, AND there's chicory coffee! Excellent idea for a quick breakfast. The vibe is perfect (on canal street!) and although there was a long line (a REALLY good sign), the staff was coming up to people in line to get orders started and get drinks out. I'm in love.

In addition to delicious beignets, they also have a great menu for breakfast. I was surprised to see the many options available, but everything was good! I ended up getting an iced coffee with almond milk, I also bought beignet mix, some beignets, and two breakfasts. They have super cute chairs for inside seating as well as a few tables outside if you want to view those passing by. The inside usually has a long line, but it moves pretty quickly. They have a huge huge piano that plays by itself that will entertain you if you're sitting inside. My husband and I really enjoyed that! The chairs were super cute. Also as they were in the shape of hearts which I thought was super cool.The manager was super friendly as there was a problem with the food I ordered and they quickly refunded it as well as fixed it.

Cafe beignet is my go to in Nola, and this was my first time at this location. Of course, there was a little bit of a wait to order but maybe 20mins. By the time you ordered there were tables up for grabs. Once we ordered, everything came out quickly. I got an order of beignets (to share with a friend, because they're huge) and the Cajun hash browns with an iced cafe au lait. The beignets, delicious of course! I really enjoyed the Cajun hash browns. Perfect seasoning and the andouille sausage www a great addition.

We chose this based off wandering around and wanting to try beignets, we should've done more research to see this is a common chain. The line was very long, though the workers tried to move it along as best they could. We were giving a number each and sat outside. My meal didn't come out for at least 15 minutes after my friend received hers. I understand they do muffuletta different in NOLA, but as an Italian this was a little hard to stomach. I had much better muffuletta at the Napoleon House, so I think it's just how this location prepares it. Very dry, mostly bread that crumbled upon bite, and little topping. The beignets were also incredibly dry and tough. We powered through a couple bites each before giving up. My friend's hash was pretty tasty, but based on everything else we avoided the many Cafe Beignets for the rest of our stay.

I got the classic beignets (must by 3 minimum). They were absolutely delicious. I also got an iced vanilla latte. They offer oat milk and almond milk as milk alternatives. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The service was good and the ambiance was a cute and classic cafe.

Good beignets and coffee. Friendly staff. The setting is real French Quarter and interesting.

This is a strict beignet only review. During my self made beignet crawl - right before the tummy ache, I hit Cafe Beignet. The line was out the door and service was still quick and friendly. I got an order of 3 and sat down to wait. They were brought out right away and in a word - huge. These beignets are definitely more doughy, filling and bigger than others I had. They're not bad by any means - I mean fried dough is still delicious but they were underwhelming. Compared to others like Loretta's, these are just too much. Too much dough and not enough flavor. I couldn't finish them because I obviously had the rest of the crawl to get through. Try them for yourself, everyone's taste buds are different but I think there's better out there.

Waited in a line with no problem for these ! They were changing register apps so there was a small malfunction . The coffee drink with rum was so yummy and the beignets were crunchy on the outside and super soft and fluffy on the inside DELICIOUS!

You can't visit New Orleans without having beignets, right? 3 large beignets in a order.....Service was quick and friendly.....Within a few minutes, these big, fluffy and made fresh to order pieces of heaven were ready to eat. There is a fenced patio area right in front, where you can eat your fresh beignets.........Watch out for the birds........Perfect spot for people watching on Canal St, if can stand the heat.......

I crave here anytime I am in NOLA. The line tends me be longer on the weekends, but moves pretty quick. Seating is first come first served. I ALWAYS get those delicious red beans and rice. I crave them. I prefer these beignets to another popular competitor (not sorry) and they are always perfect! Tried the cafe latte for the first time with a pump of vanilla and almond milk, and it was really good. A must visit when in the city

Good but not better than Cafe du Monde (sorry!) Cafe Beignet was recommended by someone who grew up in NO and I think they were nice and big but wished they weren't so doughy and dense. 1 order comes with 3 and was enough for 3 people. Coffee was yummy. Line was LONG so not really worth the wait.

Good place to stop for breakfast whether on the go or eating there. Beignets are good but don't compare to Cafe Du Monde. The omelette was delicious. Nice location off of Canal Street and clean environment.

Our first time here, beignets were delicious and the servers were friendly . We will be back very day during our stay in New Orleans

Beignets are good, but Cafe Du Monde is first in my opinion. Du Monde beignets are lighter and flakier. CB has better coffee, however. Waited for over an hour. We thought CB could benefit from adding another register or applying the In N Out Burger drive through strategy of an employee going down the line with a tablet and taking the orders. CB has a larger menu whereas Du Monde is strictly coffee and beignets. Seating is first come first serve and we had no issues grabbing a table for 2.

I came here for breakfast at 8:00am and there was already a line. I did not buy any benigets, but I had the southern breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, and French bread. I also had orange juice. All were good. Surprisingly the grits were delicious. I thought it would be plain, but it was flavorful. I prefer it over the French bread. I was surprised that my plate was paper, but it made sense after seeing we cleaned up after ourselves. The atmosphere is typical of a cafe as customers chatter among themselves. Decent amount of seating. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Overall, a good place to get food.

Cute space, fast friendly service & delicious cafe au lait and beignets. I recommend! I came early (7:30a) and there was no line.

This was a fabulous last breakfast in New Orleans. We were tired and in need of something fun, but not too fun, so this was the perfect spot. We ordered beignets, which were huge and pillowy, along with omelettes, grits, and iced chicory. We loved the player piano and the little cafe tables. Unfortunately, it was drizzly so we couldn't make use of the cute patio, but that was ok. We slid in right before the line started up so we got our order quickly and had no problem finding a table to enjoy! Of course, beignets are plentiful in the area, but these were delicious and I am so glad we got to try them before leaving town!

Save your time and go to cafe du monde instead! Their beignets here are not fresh, burn and oily.

You order at counter and are given a number. Takes a little while but they are fresh and delicious when they come out. Restaurant is busy the staff so friendly. Clean inside.

While the customer service is amazing and the beignets are fresh, don't let them fool you, their beignets don't come close to Cafe Du Monde!

I had an amazing experience at Cafe Beignet! Despite the fast-paced and busy environment, the service was still excellent. The beignets tasted just like a funnel cake, and it got me wondering what sets them apart from each other, other than their shape. The atmosphere was really cool, and the live piano added a nice touch to the overall ambiance. It was heartwarming to see complete strangers bonding over food and music, singing along to the songs. This is what New Orleans is all about, baby!

This review solely focuses on the Beignets. I will review the breakfast tomorrow. Let me tell you, it's not a big deal. I'm from Miami, and we can find this kind of bread in every Hispanic cafeteria on the corner. All they did was sprinkle a little sugar on top to hide the flavor, along with some powdered sugar and melted chocolate, maybe even some Nutella. And that's it. $20 later, I managed to eat only half of one, while my wife had the other half. The remaining two are still on the plate, attracting flies. That was the easiest $20 they ever made from me. Never again. All these people on social media, talking about the food like it's the next big thing. They really need to educate themselves. Haha! Well, I didn't enjoy it, and if you want to try it, go ahead. I'd rather have a biscuit from McDonald's. Haha

Ehhh... I'm not a fan of this place. The hash browns I got were very dry and the potatoes were super hard. The bread was not even touched. The eggs had no flavor. The beignets were so doughy and hard to chew. It was a meal just to get over my hunger, but not somewhere I would voluntarily go back too.

Very convenient location on canal. There was a line outside the door but it moved at an okay pace. They have a self playing piano which gave a nice ambiance. I split a breakfast croissant with my mother. It had bacon, egg, and cheese. I enjoyed it. The beignets were good but very dense. An order comes with three and I couldn't only eat one. I also had a caramel latte. It had a very strong coffee flavor and I had to sweeten it with sugar.

Planned to go to Cafe Du Monde but decided to try this place since it was by the back entrance of the JW Marriott. Expect a short wait as there are lines early. The staff here moves quick so we weren't in line too long. Seating is good both inside and out. We wanted beignets but decided to also get breakfast as it looked yummy. Turned out to be a really good decision. The Andouille sausage omelette and the crawfish omelette were pretty damn good. The beignets were even better...... hot and just sweet enough. We wanted more but planned lunch and dinner at nearby spots. But we will need to drop back in to tour the rest of the menu.

I am a lover of a good beignet. These were pretty tasty and huge. Service was prompt. Cute spot on Canal for people watching. The beignets here are pretty big and kinda doughy. If you are not too hungry and with friends, share an order!

Heard others suggest the beignets here. But felt they were too big and too doughy. Tasted like a funnel cake. Only took a bite and threw away.

Good beignets - excellent coffee. Long lines at times but we went multiple times when we were staying at the JW next door.

Well , well, well. Who would think Cafe Dumonde could be second in a beignet battle? Well I love them both and had never tried any others but every Uber driver in the city and every employee in the hotel recommended this spot so off we went. Divine I tell you. I think I feel that way because they are screaming hot and the sugar is sort of melted into the pastry and just doesn't sit on top of it. I find that way too sweet. This method injects sweetness with some powder but not powder overload. Is this making any sense? They also have other food options that looked delicious as well and other beignet places only have the beignet. Excellent!!!

I ordered the crawfish etouffee and it was really good. It had a good amount of crawfish but felt like the portion was not enough. It was really good with the bread that came with it. I really did not enjoy the beignets. It was really doughy and felt like it was chewing on dough. The dough was too thick and did not have too much flavor. I recommend just getting food and coffee from here. I got the iced cappuccino and it was pretty good.

Bucket list So happy to finally stop by and support this business. Ordered three beignets, coffee and chicory pecans and some cute earrings. Delicious, fluffy, messy in the best way. Drinks and menu items also available. Cute place with music and great atmosphere. A small line it you can place drink orders in line and food orders at the counter.

These were my first beignets during this trip to Nola - the beignets were fluffy, large, and tasty. We didn't get anything else but they came out fresh and hot, and I was pretty happy with them. The line wasn't too bad in the middle of the afternoon.

I like and I'm not a "doughnut " person. Served piping hot so the powder sugar melted, and I'm okay not consuming two pounds of sugar. I could actually enjoy the dough, it's good. No crispy edges it is not light and fluffy, it's dense but full of richness. If you like bread. The cafe is small, with plenty of seating on the patio a second room adjacent to the care. I went at 930 on Saturday, I waited in line for about 15 minutes and maybe five minutes after I ordered. You get a number and someone brings you the order, it's a well oiled machine. Great variety of food and drink items that remind you of Louisiana/the south. There merchandise, food and never for sale. I highly recommend Great location near streetcar pickup. I did not see any parking. On the main strip near hotels versus convenient, opens at 7am

Yelp told me I had to make a review that was at least 85 characters. Otherwise, my review would have read something like "Beignets, that is all." But now, you get all these extra fluff words in the beginning and the ending. The end.

On a recent New Orleans Trip we decided to do a Beignet Challenge between Cafe Beignet & Cafe Du Monde. We are definitely Cafe Beignet as their beignets are airier and not as dense and chewy as Cafe Du Monde. The chicory coffee also has a better flavor. The Canal Street location is pretty on the outside, has plenty of seating and staff was friendly.

This was my first stop when coming to NOLA for the first time! And it was a good choice! The service is quick and beignets are fresh & made to order. I will say these beignets are HUGE, chewy, and pillowy. The three that come in an order were a lot for the two of us to finish. The coffee was pretty good as well. The sitting in the next room was plenty and spacious.

2 Stars for the nice service and powdered sugar. These were WAY TOO DOUGHY and felt a bit raw and chewy inside... Trying beignets for the first time but didn't have a good experience here..

Good fresh food and coffee. The service was fast and no complaints with the food. I had beignets coffee and a mimosa. The mimosa was a little pricey but I enjoyed myself. The had a self playing piano and a long line but worth the wait.

I am sorry, Cafe Beignet, but your beignets were not it. As a tourist, you hear about how places can be overrated so it not being worth it, but of course I wanted to try beignets and this location is very convenient. It was not very busy when I went on a weekday around 8:30am, and the line would come and go. First and foremost, it is a lovely place when it comes to aesthetics. One side has indoor (and outdoor) seating, and the other side has live music. You could hear the music from the other side of Cafe Beignet. My friend ordered the Cafe au Lait (and realized she is not a fan of chicory), a bourbon croissant and beignets. I ordered the iced chai latte, Royal croissant and beignets. My friend ordered on behalf of us and only ordered one trio of beignets, but the cashier misheard her. We ended up not really liking the beignets because they were so thick. The flavor was there, but beignets should be light, airy, fluffy...these were the complete opposite. The croissant sandwiches were not memorable, and I actually never finished it. I am glad I got to experience coming here though!

Food was HOT! The croissant was so soft & flaky! I loved it! These Beignets are so good! They were too hot to eat at first- which was great because we walked back to our place and they were perfect to eat. Service was quick & I was able to ask for suggestions. It's very simple place, but they do get busy, but they are pretty quick. Stop for a quick bite or you can take it to go

OMGGGGGGGGGG. SOOOOOOO GOOODDDDD. While on my 3 night stay in NOLA, I patronized this location twice. First visit: my three year old daughter and I came here for breakfast. We ordered a cheese omelette that came with grits and bread, French toast that came with fruits and an order beignets. Everything was really good. There is no non-pork option as a previous review mentioned. I did ask if I could substitute and the cashier initially said yes until an older woman working overheard her and told her no. Because I was prepared for the response from a previous review, I didn't care. Everything was amazing. The eggs/omelette have to be the best eggs I've ever had. They were fluffy and good!!! The beignets -OMGGGGGG. BOMB. The French toast was okay. Nothing to rant about. Second visit: order of beignets- again AMAZING. Would definitely go back.

Immediately upon walking in it smells delicious! They have items for purchase like seasoning and box baking mixes. I ordered the sprinkle beignets and bought a king cake to try and the chocolate "slap ya mama" seasoning. The service was good, the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The beignets were made fresh and took about 5-6minutes to make. They were not super busy when I arrived there. I would most definitely recommend and return if I was to come back to NOLA.

The staff was amazing here, we dropped in twice on the canal street spot and once on Royal. I suggest going a little later in the day and not waiting in as long of a line. The Decatur sandwich was good as was the Royal sandwich. The beignets were soft and fluffy and properly covered in powdered sugar.

I am biased, as I used to work here! So I have seen the restaurant from two perspectives. From the customer perspective, the beignets truly are made fresh to order! Dropped into the sizzling grease as the orders come in, fried, and then dusted with the delicious and messy powdered sugar. Quality and speed! Dough made fresh daily, hand-made with love. The line can become excessive, with the tourists and prime location on Canal- but they take orders on an iPad while you're waiting, drinks are ready for you by the time you reach the counter. They move the line at super-speed, props to the busy staff! A nice variety of local dishes: Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Muffalettas, Crawfish Etouffee & Alligator Meat! While the beignets are the star of the show in my opinion, the other dishes are tasty too. Come get a double espresso and beignets with your date! The cute interior and self-playing piano will pair nicely with your sticky sugar fingers, beignet all the way!

What a treat to stop in my first beignet place in New Orleans. The people were helpful with our order and the service was quick. The beignets came hot out of the kitchen, so I waited for it cool off. I loved the player piano and all the old flyers and maps in the seating area. People were coming in and out so I noticed it was a popular spot.

Cafe Beignet, on Canal Street. This place was located across from our hotel so of course we had to try it. The beignets were good but the ones at the hotel were better. Cute place with outdoor seating.

OMG!!!! Be sure to get to a Cafe Beignet when in NoLa!!!! Excellent beignets, cooked to order!!! Hot, fluffy, tasty!!! Add a mimosa for a perfect order!!!