Cafe Beignet, Royal Street

A small café with a surprisingly beautiful interior design that instantly catches the eye. The service was excellent—warm, friendly, and efficient. We absolutely loved the handmade beignets; they were fresh, light, and delicious. The French toast was equally enjoyable—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also tried the veggie and mushroom omelets, both of which were tasty and satisfying. Their coffee menu is extensive, and every cup we tried was rich and flavorful. A fantastic spot for breakfast—I highly recommend stopping by!

Loved the ambience. The live music adds a nice touch to the entire environment. The Beignets were definitely nice, fluffy and warm. The coffee served here has chicory that adds a very unique flavour that is known to Indians as 'filter coffee' and also adds to the thickness of the coffee.

On our last day in New Orleans, and everyone wanted breakfast. The grits—did not disappoint! I won’t give away the secret ingredient… you’ll have to taste them for yourself. The food was amazing, and the service matched it perfectly. We had originally stopped by the Bourbon Street location, but it wasn’t open, and this spot was recommended instead. I’m actually glad it worked out that way—otherwise, we might have missed this wonderful dining experience in such a charming, quaint location.

Great little spot in French quarter. Pastries and coffee. Beignet are a New Orleans must try. 3 pack for good price. Made fresh and covered with powdered sugar. Atmosphere is part of the experience.

Love this place! Especially the one on Royal. There are others as well but Royal is great atmosphere awesome food, It's a must stop Everytime I am in New Orleans. Personally they have better Beignets then du Monde! Check them out!

I know beignets are hotly contested in New Orleans..however, in my opinion..THESE are the best in town..they big, fluffy, have a nice chew and are down right scrumptious!!! These are down right ADDICTIVE!!!!! Please, give these a try..best bang for your buck beignets in town! I’m already dreaming of these and wishing I had some back home here in Michigan!!!!!

Cafe Beignet is my FAVORITE beignet spot in NoLa! Now listen, yes it's my first time visiting, yes it's my first time eating a beignet, but hey, they were bigger, fluffier, tastier, and sweeter than all the other ones I tried. I give these a 10/10 also the ambiance of this cute cafe was **chef's kiss** and the service was fast! They are very nice here at Cafe Beignet.

They were so big and fluffy and we paid under $6 for 3. My first time in New Orleans and this was a nice treat. I even had leftovers for breakfast the next day. The staff were so nice and accommodating especially since we arrived at closing. It was walking distance from our Airbnb right off Canal St.

Cafe Beignet is my FAVORITE beignet spot in NoLa! Now listen, yes, is it my first time visiting? Yes. Is it my first time eating a beignet? But hey, they were bigger, fluffier, tastier, and sweeter than all the other ones I tried. I give these a 10/10 also, the ambiance of this cute cafe was **chef's kiss** and the service was fast! They are very nice here at Cafe Beignet.

I tried all the flavors available at this café None of them disappointed me They were all so fresh and all had a nice little crisp outside and fluff inside

Such a cute spot. I love their interior and the aesthetics of this place. The decorations, decor, all of it- you feel like you're in France in a small cafe. If you're looking for drinks I recommend coming here. The beignets I thought were very heavy and bland. But this is a cool spot to come and relax if you're in the area.

I had a great time listening to great music while stuffing my face with those delicious beignets. They were a little heavy for me but still good. The staff was fantastic with excellent hospitality.

Nice little cafe with very cute decor and little souvenirs you can buy if you wish. We had the beignets which were fresh and delicious with some strawberry on top. Also ordered the crawfish omelette with grits and garlic bread which was a nice savoury brunch. I definitely would recommend coming here if you are in the area.

Gave Cafe Beignet a try and wasn't disappointed. This location is convenient and had lots of sitting insides but can easily fill up. You order first and the servers will bring you your order to your table besides the coffee, which you will need to grab from the counter. I got the jambalaya and it was surprisingly really good with the hot sauce they have. For $13.50 though, I wish the portion was a bit bigger. It was a tiny cup size that didn't fill me up but it was decent jambalaya given it's a beignet shop. We got the original beignets with powdered sugar and it came out piping hot. The inside was thick and dense but outside was soft and pillowy. Overall, can't compare to other beignets but thought it was worth the try especially if there's no line. For $4.75 for three beignets, I thought it was worth it.

Just got back from a Birthday trip in New Orleans and had the BEST beignets made fresh, super fluffy and delicious! My husband and other locals recommended this spot and it did not disappoint! Cute little cafe with outdoor seating and live jazz music to enjoy. We also tried the famous Muffuletta, honestly I wasn't a huge fan of it, however, if I would've added some spicy giardiniera I would've definitely enjoyed it more(but that's just a me problem). They also sell other desserts, food & drinks.

Only tried the beignets and coffee but it was fantastic. Really good beignets and great service. The beignets got to my table before I did. The vibes here are also very chill.

These beignets could have been dressed up a bit more than just a dusting of powdered sugar, but they were warm, soft, and definitely satisfied my carb cravings. I wish I had ordered an iced latte to accompany them, but I enjoyed them nonetheless. Surprisingly, they were twice the size I expected them to be (3x4ish inches) and more doughy than fluffy. Personally, I think beignets are overhyped but it was worth trying.

The Beignet and Cafe A Lout were both pretty good. One of the better Beignets in New Orleans. The staff was arguing in front of the customers and weren't particularly friendly.

Adorable little cafe with a cute ambiance & charming courtyard. I will admit I think I liked the ambience better than the food. The beignets and café were very good. My andouille omelette with Cajun hashbrowns was just average. The prices were reasonable. However, the coffee beans or if you're purchasing coffee to go was quite expensive. It was $18 for a bag of powdered sugar beignet flavored coffee beans. On the plus side, they will grind them right there for you. Service was excellent. The people were very friendly and accommodating. It's a great café to stop in for a cup of coffee, but I don't know that I would recommend the food

This review is for their beignets. They are to die for! I had it everyday while I was in town. It's so fluffy and not too heavy nor sweet, even with the chocolate syrup. This is actually one of the things I missed most when I returned home. We just can't get good beignets back home!

Best beignets in New Orleans, with great outdoor seating. The service here was was 10/10

Decent coffee and beignets cafe although a bit overpriced. Service and ambience felt corporate, like the small chain that it is

If you visit NOLA, you must enjoy beignets, even if only once (unless you are gluten-sensitive or are lucky enough to find a place that offers them gluten-free, which I haven't seen yet). If you're looking for beignets, visiting a place that calls itself Café Beignet should fit the bill, and you'll find more than I did when I went to the location on Royal Street in the French Quarter. The tunnel-like interior is wicked cool and has plenty of seating both inside and outside in the courtyard. They have a splendid array of different pastry items, such as their eclairs, that look marvelous. But I was there for three things: beignets, a breakfast sandwich, and an iced coffee. I accomplished all obtaining all three items. The line wasn't too bad for the mid-morning crowd. We waited a few minutes, but we could place our orders without too much fuss. Since most of the tables were already taken inside, we grabbed a table in the courtyard, as I had a breakfast sandwich and a box of three beignets so placement was pivotal. The breakfast sandwich had a gorgeous mouthfeel of the omelette style egg with bacon and cheese on a fresh croissant. The iced coffee was on point and hit the spot. The beignets were bonafide. Very satisfying with the powdered sugar and filling. If you are in the Quarter, it's a good spot to get your beignet fix, as well as a breakfast sandwich.

went on a walking tour of the french quarter and our tour guide told us that cafe du monde was wildly overhyped and cafe beignet was where it was at for the really good beignets. given that i had just tried the beignets at cafe du monde and absolutely loved them, i expected these to be frankly out of this world. unfortunately i really didn't enjoy them as much as the cafe du monde ones! i mean, they're doughy pastries covered in powdered sugar, so there's really not a way to go super wrong, but i ordered one set of them thinking they'd be as light and airy as the cafe du monde beignets. i was hoping to inhale them and then go on a long day of sightseeing. but i could barely finish two of these because they were SO doughy and dense and heavy. they got to me immediately and i was so sleepy a little while after that i had to take a nap at the library in between my sightseeing. i don't like to throw food away but i genuinely felt dread thinking about trying to fit that last beignet in my stomach. the sugary part is great, but if you're not too hungry and you're alone, order with caution!

I know they have multiple locations but this one is just so cute and charming. There's indoor seating and outdoor patio options. We had beignets here almost every day of our trip and they were honestly one of the best I've had in NOLA! They're just so fluffy and clearly freshly made. Served warm and melt in your mouth. I also tried their muffuletta and it was delicious as well. I'd love to come back and try some other things on my next visit. Highly recommend trying this place out!

After trying a few other recommended beignet spots around the French Quarter, I must say that these were the best in town! I'm here for 4 more days, and I'll easily be here 4 more times. It's an easy walk if staying in the area, plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, and has a friendly staff that works together to get people through the line quickly. A+!

Well, it's been 13 years since I was here and hoping things had improved ... plus, they're the only one open at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Well, they may have improved, but not by much. I should've read my last review and tried something different. But, the hash brown breakfast was the only thing that looked appealing at the time. When it came this time, at least it was hot and fresh. The potatoes were crispy, the sausage (while rather minuscule) had good flavor. And, of course, the scrambled eggs were good. The cheeky, toasted French baguette? ...yah.... just the same dry, stale bread I remember from the last time. Oh well, again, they were the only place open and I did get good coffee so I can live with that. Prices are about the same as anywhere else in this tourist-centered part of town. Service was rather cold and hurried. You have to know what you want when you come in and then find a seat. The inside dining is nice and clean and bright and there's additional seating (on rather uncomfortable chairs) outside. All-in-all, I've learned my lesson ... twice. Think I'll just sleep in and move on.

Great!! Beignets were delish. Breakfast omelette was decent. Grits were decent. Music was interesting but not bad. Service was great. It was close to me. The street just reeks but I guess that's what you get with bourbon street after folks were partying all night.

Chaotic I can't leave Nola without beignets and this place was walking distance from my hotel. The lines are pretty long and the food comes out sporadically although you have a number. These beignets are a little bigger than I'm use two but they were decent and wallet friendly. If you're near the quarters have time to wait and want a fix this place might be for you.

Many of us tried this place and agreed it was the best of three popular spots for beignets. See my review of Cafe du monde if interested. Beignets: huge, fluffy, chewy soft with crisp exterior. It's essential to taste them fresh and hot! Three big beignets for less than $5. Service: super quick and no lines around 8-ish on a weekday morning. Space: small space with about ten tables. We took ours to go, but would be good to eat there as well. Highly recommend, if you're able to enjoy them fresh. So good.

Had their tuna sandwich which was pretty good. They have a very romantic patio, seating area. The server came across as very nonchalant and I knowledgeable of the menu items. That's the only down side but I won't this place accountable for everything else was good.

Cute little place situated within a courtyard. The beignets were yummy. The staff were friendly and the service was fast!

October 15, 11:35 -- Customer service could really use some improvement. There was no greeting, no hello, no thank you. It's hard to justify leaving a tip with that kind of attitude.

You can't visit New Orleans without trying a beignet, and Cafe Beignet offers a solid choice. For about $5, you get three nice, fluffy beignets that taste fresh and are definitely a treat. The portion size is generous, though I can't compare it to other spots since this was my first beignet experience. Be warned, no matter how carefully you try to eat them, you'll end up with powdered sugar everywhere. The atmosphere is cozy and cafe-like, perfect for enjoying your beignets with a coffee. If you're looking to avoid the long lines outside some of the other spots, this place is definitely worth checking out.

Friendly service, plenty of seating, nice atmosphere, and absolutely delicious beignets.

Always make a stop here when visiting New Orleans!! They have delicious beignets and good coffee too!! Love the cute vibe in the place also.

Good food and better vibes!! Tried the jumbalaya which came with a piece of garlic bread. Portion size was plenty with nice chunks of meat and sausage. Good value for price, self order service where you take a number and they run the food to you. I tried the ice coffee with milk which was very good almost better than most coffee shops. Service is good all staff is attentive and last but not least the live music. Live bands playing jazz music for the Nola experience.

The crawfish etouffe was amazing I had it for breakfast with grits. Had the beignet, I'm just not a fan of doughy pastries. Nice ambiance. It can get busy but they have a good turnover. So the wait is not that long.

Cafe Beignet - Royal Street On our last day in New Orleans, I couldn't leave without grabbing some beignets to go and trying a New Orleans staple--the muffuletta sandwich. I'm so glad I chose Cafe Beignet for my final meal in this amazing city! Atmosphere The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a beautiful and welcoming space. From the warm lighting to the charming palm drawings on the walls, the ambiance is delightful. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, with a lovely garden like view that adds to the experience. Shopping Around the counter area, they have a variety of local products available for purchase, including their own beignet mix, New Orleans coffee, spices, condiments, praline pecans, and even postcards--a great spot for picking up a little taste of New Orleans to take home. Menu The menu is diverse, offering both hot and cold beverages like coffee, tea, milk, and fountain drinks. Food options range from omelets, southern breakfasts, and Cajun hash browns to waffles, French toast, and New Orleans specialties like Jambalaya, Gumbo, and, of course, the muffuletta. Food Experience After placing our order, we were given a placeholder number and found a seat. The service was quick, and our food was brought to the table fresh and warm. * The beignets were freshly made, warm, fluffy, and coated with just the right amount of powdered sugar--absolutely perfect! * The muffuletta sandwich stole the show for me. Made with Genoa salami, ham, Swiss, provolone, and olive salad on an Italian bun, it was so flavorful and satisfying that I'm already craving another one. Final Thoughts Next time I'm in New Orleans, I'm definitely coming back to Cafe Beignet. Whether it's for their beignets, the muffuletta, or to try more of their menu, this place has earned a permanent spot on my must-visit list!

Beignets were excellent. Got the original with powdered sugar. They are fresh and hot. Cafe is cool inside. Right on Royal Street and in a neat location.

Yum!!!! Get ready to be blown away, coffee so bold that no cream could lighten it. LOL. Great service and top tier beignets. The vibes were giving us " Frenchie" ...lol

Cafe Beignet was my first choice when I sought out a place to hole up for a bit where I could sip on coffee, nosh on beingets, while get some work done. SPACE: I really dig the vibe here! The wrought iron chairs, tiled floors, and painted murals evoke a certain type of Parisian sidewalk café charm. Had the weather been working more in my favor, there was a large inviting patio adjacent to the restaurant space. The rain kept me inside, which worked out perfectly for knocking out some remote work. SIPS: They offer a variety of coffee and tea beverages. I chose to sip on an iced coconut latte during my visit. It really hit the spot. They serve up the traditional chicory coffee the Big Easy is known for too. SUSTENANCE: So come for the beignets, but stay for the sandwiches. YUM! I decided that I was going to stay through lunch, which meant that my sweet breakfast wasn't going to cut it. I opted for the Breakfast Sandwich (Scrambled egg, bacon, and white cheddar) on a croissant. It was just what I needed to get me through the last bit of my work. They do offer up other plates including traditional NOLA staples like gumbo, jambalaya, muffaletta, and more! SERVICE: Everyone was so nice! They brought out my dishes to my table and ensured that I got me coffees from the counter. It's easy to see why people flock to Cafe Beignet. I'd gladly come back next time I'm in NOLA! **Pro Tip: If you're staying at the Hotel Monteleone the super awesome doormen may have coupons for a free coffee and beignets. Just sayin'... It's absolutely worth making small talk.

While staying at a hotel a block away from this location in the French Quarter, we had a couple meals here. Service was fast and friendly. This location was adorable and had my daughters taking pictures for their social media. The food was really good as were the beignets. We will definitely return when we visit New Orleans again.

You have got to have the infamous beignets when in NOLA, and from about ten places I found this one was the one I chose. They have several different locations but this one on Royal street was in the heart of the action, had a very nice little patio and limited seating inside. That being said, $4 for three rather LARGE beignets were amazing! The amount of powdered sugar used though- was astonishing but they had these beignets coming out piping hot consistently and I now see why. They were very doughy and tasty and extremely filling. But not filling enough that we didn't also eat breakfast because we did and their breakfast was really good! Thankfully the portions were pretty small. I got their cheese omelette with grits and it comes with toasted French bread. Luckily the omelette are about half the size of a regular one. The grits were very savory and better than ones I've had in Atlanta that's for sure. Only thing I did not see was alcohol. And I was not a fan of the coffee. So that was a miss for me and only disappointment, but there's plenty of places outside to find that!

This place is always packed 80% of the time that we went there and we went several times during our 5-day visit. The staff was always a delight always friendly always helpful. The customers will always friendly and talkative. The atmosphere and the ambience was great and distinctive to the area the beignets were great I love the lime pies they also had other food like sandwiches Waters breakfast and breakfast sandwiches you have to have it beignet when you come to New Orleans I hope you get a chance to try it.

Awesome! Have got to try it Very charming little place. Perfect to stop in and enjoy a coffee and beignets. The beignets are made to order and are to die for. They are also huge. Won't forget it!

Nice place for Sunday brunch while enjoying live Jazz. My youngest son after breakfast had plans to visit a jazz record store so we decided to find a live jazz spot and sip on some cocktails. We heard music from the street and it brought us to Cafe Beignet. This Cafe Beignet is the grandest of all! Statues of all the Jazz greats in this beautiful courtyard. To the side of the band stage, I see the bar. We ordered two cocktails and made our way closest to the stage. Sitting in this beautiful courtyard, listening to Jazz and a feeling warm September breeze? It doesn't get any better.

Came here while in NOLA for a conference and it was tooo good! So much more than beignets . I might need to try their entire brunch menu. My friends and I got their normal and 'gourmet' beignets and they were delicious! Came here both times I've been in NOLA and never regret making that stop. Always a long line. But it moved fast - so wait! It's worth it :)

When Cafe du Monde is more of a walk than you feel like, or if you've already done that, Cafe Beignet is a good option. Aside from their bigger, fluffier beignets, they offer pastries, sandwiches, full breakfast etc. Their coffee is pretty decent, and the breakfast sandwiches are pretty basic, but are good enough that we keep going back. The beignets are pretty big, and one order is at least enough for two people. They are just as good as du Monde, just a little different in texture. Same enormous amount of powdered sugar. Ordering is at the counter. They give you a number, and you go wait in the small front dining area or, my preference, the courtyard facing the street. Friendly staff, good food, fast service.

Cafe beignet was really good ! The beignets are nice and huge and fluffy. I wish they offered more flavors. I wish the serving staff were nicer they literally threw down our tray so I don't know what that was about. But everything else was good, and I loved the live music.

Cafe au lait is not made to order, comes pre made Beignets were very good- tasty, freshly made and enormous. We ordered 2 orders for the 2 of us. 3 gigantic beignets came in each order. (This is definitely not Cafe du Monde) We basically thru 3 away. Nice spot right on Bourbon St.

Went there for beignets and coffee because, ofc, and while I have very little to compare it too, I loved it. The beignets were better than the Cafe du Monde ones I had later, and the coffee was WAY better. I liked how you can sit inside or outside, and they will bring the food to your table. Service is fast. I can't really compare it to lesser known or non-touristy establishments, but I really liked the beignets and coffee.

We were pretty disappointed with this spot. The beignet was greasy and didn't have much flavor...it just didn't stand out at all. The coffee was actually good, so that was a plus. The restaurant itself was tough to enjoy because there was a bad stench throughout, which really put us off. The bathroom was especially concerning; the toilet paper had weird stains that looked like it had been used to clean needles. Not exactly comforting! One nice thing was the art around the restaurant, it was interesting to look at and added a nice touch. Overall though, we wouldn't rush back.

Andouille Sausage Omlette 2/5 3 piece beignet 4/5 Yelp recommended that I come here to get top notch beignet to dodge out on the ridiculous line at Cafe Beignet and I definitely agree with that advice having been to both. While we still had a line out of the door but the line moved relatively quickly and there is a good amount of space to sit outside if the weather is nice. At first we tried the Andouille Sausage Omlette, and honestly, it came out a little short. The Andouille sausage was flavorful on its own and the omlette was very fluffy, but thats where the compliments end. The chefs seemed to be very worried about the dish coming out overly salty, which resulted in the eggs having almost no taste if the sausage is not part of the bite. But our meal was saved by the beignet, which is HUGE. My partner and I could barely finish the 3 piece order, and each piece is about the size of my palm. We upgraded our order by adding chocolate syrup and strawberry, which made the dough a little more flavorful, especially as we fought our willpower to finish the last piece.

The best beignets in New Orleans!! I don't care what anyone says. You can eat them after they have cooled down and it's still so good. Cute little French decor, love it. Staff is amazing as well Thank you!

Beignets were hot and fresh. Service was very friendly. Clean tables. They accept cards.

No lines. Super cozy and cute atmosphere! The coffee was fantastic and so were the beignet! Cooked to order! Skip the tourist trap and head here.