The Best Beignets in New Orleans

New Orleans without beignets? Unthinkable. Whether it’s your first visit or hundredth, sinking your teeth into a warm, sugar-dusted pillow of fried dough is one of those “only in New Orleans” experiences that never gets old. Iterations span from sweet to savory, available at everything from cash-only joints in the French Quarter to fine dining establishments.

Where to Find Beignets in New Orleans

From the classics to creative new spins that might surprise you, here’s your guide to the top places to satisfy your beignet craving in New Orleans, plus a recipe at the end on how to make them at home!  

Sweet and Traditional Beignets

Café du Monde — Since 1862, Café du Monde has been the beignet capital of New Orleans. Now with locations in the French Quarter, City Park, and across the Greater New Orleans area (including the airport), you can experience the deliciousness no matter where you find yourself in the city.

Locations: 800 Decatur St., 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 56 Dreyfous Dr.

Café Beignet — Should Café du Monde be absolutely packed (and it probably will be), Café Beignet is a just-as-delicious alternative. Tucked into a small façade at its Royal Street location, Café Beignet has a modest courtyard to enjoy your traditional, powdered sugar beignets al fresco. Bonus: They serve beer and wine to pair with your sweet treat!

Locations:334 Royal St., 600 Decatur St., 622 Canal St., 311 Bourbon St.​

LUCA Eats — Open daily for breakfast and lunch, LUCA Eats is a local Uptown favorite. Switching up the traditional pastry, they serve Oreo Beignets for dessert. “Yum” is putting it lightly.

Location: 7329 Cohn St.

New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co. — Located inside the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel, this shop is great for a beignet breakfast. Be sure to order a specialty espresso drink or frozen coffee to round out your order.

Location: 700 Tchoupitoulas St.

The Vintage — Beignets are the name of the game at this Uptown restaurant. Enjoy rotating “fancy beignets” in addition to the traditional beignet and their kiddie counterparts, beignet bites. The vintage-inspired ambiance has us coming back as much as the beignets do.

Location: 3121 Magazine St.

Loretta’s Authentic Pralines — With two locations just a couple blocks apart in the French Quarter, Loretta’s is a must-have on your beignet tour. Though she passed away in February 2022, Ms. Loretta's legacy lives on. We recommend the praline beignets. Ooey gooey caramel and pecans hiding inside a fluffy square of fried dough? Yes, please!

Locations: 13 French Market Pl., 2101 N. Rampart St.

Morning Call — Since the 1870s, Morning Call has brought a smile to those young and old with a sweet tooth. Not far from City Park, enjoy some beignets and coffee. 

Location: 5101 Canal Blvd. 

Savory Beignets

Bouligny Tavern — Bouligny Tavern’s gougères aren’t technically beignets — they’re baked rather than deep fried — but the choux pastry base is the same. Add in creamy comté cheese, and you’ve got a small plate that’s just as decadent as the fried version and still served warm.

Location: 3641 Magazine St.

Copper Vine – The Louisiana crawfish beignets at Copper Vine combines two local specialties: Gulf seafood and beignets! The order is paired with sweet red pepper aïoli and house pickles. They also have traditional beignets if seafood is not your style.  

Location: 1001 Poydras St.

La Petite Grocery — Chef Justin Devillier’s blue crab beignets with malt vinegar aioli are a perfect appetizer. Heck, pair ’em with a side of charred cucumbers and you’ve got yourself a meal.

Location: 4238 Magazine St. 

Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers – It’s in the name: Stuph’D is known for their stuffed savory beignets ranging from veggie, hot sausage, and Philly cheesesteak to shrimp, and creole crawfish. You can even build your own beignet here! While savory is their claim to fame, don’t miss the sweet side: think pecan pie, berry cheesecake, and more. The possibilities really are endless. 

Location: 3325 St. Claude Ave.

Restaurant R’evolution — Inside the Royal Sonesta, you’ll find beer-battered blue crab beignets with four distinct rémoulades. Crispy, rich, and endlessly dippable, they’re perfect for sharing (or not). 

Location: 777 Bienville St.

DIY Beignets at Home

Once you get a taste for beignets, the craving for more is hard to beat. The good news? You can purchase a box of Café du Monde’s beignet mix, which is sold at multiple major retailers and online. For those of you who want to put your culinary skills to the test, see our main beignet page has recipes for both classic sweet and savory potato beignets. Don’t forget the powdered sugar!