Hot Bennys

Hot Benny’s on Canal Street is a gem for a quick NOLA fix! Their frozen coffee was a total game-changer—icy, bold, and woke me right up. The cappuccino was smooth and perfectly frothy, a great morning kick. The beignets? Soft, sugary clouds that melt in your mouth, though I wished they were a tad hotter. The vibe is lively with chill music, and the staff was super friendly, guiding me through the menu. Definitely a spot to hit for a sweet pick-me-up!

Do not waste your money at this place. The beneights are fairly flat, not puffed very well and not much dough in the middle. They don't taste like anything and have an old grease after taste. Between two of us we are 1 and a half before the after taste hit. Threw them out and left. Also, these are $7 for 3.

The beignets were good, but we decided to try the chicory coffee… and that was a fail. Five dollars straight to the trash! That said, the location is convenient, and I really liked the slightly retro vibe of the place.

Had a craving for beignets after first experiencing them at Cafe Du Monde. Obviously coming here after there, they're not on the same tier, but they were pretty good, crispy and fluffy and would eat again. Prices are higher than other places for the size and you can only pay on card. I don't rate the service at this venue highly.

Does not compare to Cafe du Monde! Beignets here are smaller & cost more and not same texture nor taste as CdM. Also, place claims no cash, only credit card and then adds an extra 4.5% fee to final bill! We will definitely not visit this place again!

Workers were nice but somehow there wasn’t any sugar on my beignets, so I guess be sure to check before you leave lol. Also they’re like 2 bucks more expensive than the touristy spots further north, but no bigger and not really better. Good only if you really need the close by option

My daughter and I visited Hot Benny’s on a recent trip to New Orleans. The café has a very basic menu—mostly beignets, coffee, and quick bites—and while the outdoor seating was a nice touch, the indoor space was quite cramped with limited seating. She ordered the traditional beignets, and while they were generously dusted with powdered sugar, we found that three beignets for $6.25 were on the pricier side compared to other spots we discovered later. The beignets were smaller and didn’t offer anything special in taste or flavor. Overall, Hot Benny’s provided an okay experience, but we’d likely pass on returning in favor of other venues that delivered better quality and value.

Came to New Orleans for 3 nights. The first morning we visited hot Bennys since it was next door to the double tree hotel. The cafe au lait was superb and the beignets were delicious. Then came back few minutes later for round 2 of beignets. There were seating inside and a little garden area outside which was where we sat. The cafe au lait was $5 and the beignets were little over $6. Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast at hot Benny’s.