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Our coffee is sourced locally from roasters with over 30 years of experience roasting their own blends. Café Beignet is proud to continue the tradition of serving Chicory Coffee, first introduced by the French to New Orleans when it was still a colony of France. Chicory is a plant that is roasted through a similar process as coffee beans. Coffee and chicory are grounded separately and then combined, resulting in a most unique taste. New Orleanians have developed a love for its bolder flavor and we hope you will too! Since 1990, Café Beignet has four locations in the French Quarter with another on the way. Each of our locations offers something unique to its visitors, including live jazz, cocktails, outdoor seating (with pet friendly area…
Charming, intimate bistro with Cajun fare, beignets & café au lait, plus patio seats.
Hours
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 334 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 524-5530
Website: https://rebrand.ly/cafe-beignet
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Reviews
Gary Connor
Decided to skip the hotel breakfast and hit the Cafe on our walk. It was crowded and busy. Most folks had a 10 min wait from order to delivery. The coffee and chicory was an interesting taste. Our beignets (1 oder is 3 beignets} were delivered to the table. All 3 were squeezed into a single cardboard container so the one on top was light and fluffy and the two on the bottom were squashed flat and the powder sugar oil soaked. Disappointing.
The decor is quaint and kitchen. Some nice photo opportunities. And at $17 for 2 coffees and the beignets, I felt we had a good deal for NO tourists. We would go back.
… moreThe decor is quaint and kitchen. Some nice photo opportunities. And at $17 for 2 coffees and the beignets, I felt we had a good deal for NO tourists. We would go back.
Frank Fazzalari
Visited Café Beignet while in New Orleans. The atmosphere was relaxed and quaint, a nice change of pace from the more hectic spots. The service was friendly and efficient, making it an easy place to slow down and enjoy the moment. Tried the beignets — light, fluffy, and perfectly done, honestly much better than Café Du Monde in my opinion. Overall, a great spot for locals and visitors alike, and absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti
… moreJacob Celestine
Cafe Beignet is a cute, classic New Orleans spot, and definitely worth a stop for their famous namesake treat.
I had their beignets, and while they are undeniably sweet and rich – definitely not for the light-hearted – I was pleasantly surprised that they didn’t hit too heavily afterward. It’s a genuinely tasty treat.
A couple of crucial tips for your visit: Since the beignets are quite rich, it’s better to go with a group so you can easily share them. More importantly, they have another shop located just two streets away that offers live music and much better seating, which might make for a more enjoyable overall experience.
Overall, I recommend trying this classic dessert. It’s a worthwhile and tasty part of the New Orleans experience.
… moreI had their beignets, and while they are undeniably sweet and rich – definitely not for the light-hearted – I was pleasantly surprised that they didn’t hit too heavily afterward. It’s a genuinely tasty treat.
A couple of crucial tips for your visit: Since the beignets are quite rich, it’s better to go with a group so you can easily share them. More importantly, they have another shop located just two streets away that offers live music and much better seating, which might make for a more enjoyable overall experience.
Overall, I recommend trying this classic dessert. It’s a worthwhile and tasty part of the New Orleans experience.
Rabah Chebout
Café Beignet was our first stop in New Orleans to try this iconic local specialty. The café is spacious and very well located, offering plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which makes it a comfortable place to take a break, especially in a busy, tourist-heavy area.
The menu focuses primarily on beignets, accompanied by a selection of breakfast items and a full range of hot and cold drinks. Prices are reasonable and accessible. We ordered two lattes and one order of beignets, which are served in a portion of three. We opted for the version with jam, making it a nice introduction to the local variation of this classic treat.
The beignets were served hot and fresh. From a local perspective, they are enjoyable and certainly worth trying. However, for visitors from Europe, particularly those familiar with Italian or French pastries, the texture may feel slightly underwhelming. While the exterior was well cooked and crisp, the inside was a bit underdone, lacking the light, airy consistency one might expect. This likely comes down to differences in dough preparation, oil temperature, and cooking time, details that make all the difference.
That said, Café Beignet delivers exactly what it promises: an authentic New Orleans experience. While it may not rival European versions of similar pastries, it remains a must-try local specialty and a pleasant place to enjoy a coffee and soak in the atmosphere before leaving the city.
Overall, Café Beignet is a solid stop for first-time visitors looking to experience one of New Orleans’ most famous treats in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
… moreThe menu focuses primarily on beignets, accompanied by a selection of breakfast items and a full range of hot and cold drinks. Prices are reasonable and accessible. We ordered two lattes and one order of beignets, which are served in a portion of three. We opted for the version with jam, making it a nice introduction to the local variation of this classic treat.
The beignets were served hot and fresh. From a local perspective, they are enjoyable and certainly worth trying. However, for visitors from Europe, particularly those familiar with Italian or French pastries, the texture may feel slightly underwhelming. While the exterior was well cooked and crisp, the inside was a bit underdone, lacking the light, airy consistency one might expect. This likely comes down to differences in dough preparation, oil temperature, and cooking time, details that make all the difference.
That said, Café Beignet delivers exactly what it promises: an authentic New Orleans experience. While it may not rival European versions of similar pastries, it remains a must-try local specialty and a pleasant place to enjoy a coffee and soak in the atmosphere before leaving the city.
Overall, Café Beignet is a solid stop for first-time visitors looking to experience one of New Orleans’ most famous treats in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Jimmy Shen
At Cafe Beignet, the beignet is treated less as a novelty and more as a daily ritual, woven into the ordinary rhythms of the French Quarter. Set just off Royal Street, the café offers a quieter counterpoint to the city’s louder culinary landmarks, a place where locals and visitors pause rather than perform.
The beignet itself carries a history older than the room in which it is served. Introduced to Louisiana through French colonists in the eighteenth century, the beignet evolved into a distinctly New Orleans expression: square, pillowy, fried to order, and buried unapologetically beneath powdered sugar. At Cafe Beignet, that tradition is honored with restraint. The dough is light and properly aerated, the exterior gently crisp, the interior warm and yielding. The sugar falls freely, as it should, dusting the table almost as much as the plate.
Coffee arrives in the familiar New Orleans style, dark and rounded with chicory, a practice that dates back to the nineteenth century when chicory was used as a practical substitute during shortages and stayed for the flavor it imparted. Here, it works as intended, grounding the sweetness of the pastry with bitterness and depth.
The setting reinforces the experience. Inside, black and white tile floors and curved ceilings recall the city’s European past without tipping into nostalgia. Outside, small tables spill onto the sidewalk, inviting lingering conversation and people watching. Service is efficient and unhurried, attuned to the fact that this is a place for pause rather than destination dining.
Cafe Beignet succeeds by understanding its role. It does not attempt to redefine a New Orleans icon or compete with its most famous counterpart. Instead, it offers something arguably more valuable: consistency, calm, and a sense of continuity. In a city where food is inseparable from history, this modest café keeps a simple tradition alive, one warm square at a time.
… moreThe beignet itself carries a history older than the room in which it is served. Introduced to Louisiana through French colonists in the eighteenth century, the beignet evolved into a distinctly New Orleans expression: square, pillowy, fried to order, and buried unapologetically beneath powdered sugar. At Cafe Beignet, that tradition is honored with restraint. The dough is light and properly aerated, the exterior gently crisp, the interior warm and yielding. The sugar falls freely, as it should, dusting the table almost as much as the plate.
Coffee arrives in the familiar New Orleans style, dark and rounded with chicory, a practice that dates back to the nineteenth century when chicory was used as a practical substitute during shortages and stayed for the flavor it imparted. Here, it works as intended, grounding the sweetness of the pastry with bitterness and depth.
The setting reinforces the experience. Inside, black and white tile floors and curved ceilings recall the city’s European past without tipping into nostalgia. Outside, small tables spill onto the sidewalk, inviting lingering conversation and people watching. Service is efficient and unhurried, attuned to the fact that this is a place for pause rather than destination dining.
Cafe Beignet succeeds by understanding its role. It does not attempt to redefine a New Orleans icon or compete with its most famous counterpart. Instead, it offers something arguably more valuable: consistency, calm, and a sense of continuity. In a city where food is inseparable from history, this modest café keeps a simple tradition alive, one warm square at a time.
Thanh Vu
The cafe has a great setup with both indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting outside in the cool, fresh air was definitely the highlight of my morning. The menu has a wide variety of breakfast and brunch dishes to choose from. I ordered the lemons juice and it was good.
… moreT. Foster
Great little spot! I love the decor! The beignets are huge! My husband and I shared an order of the pecan and caramel ones. We opted to have the pecans and caramel on the side. The beignets were cooked to order! Piping hot when they came out! The inside was nice and thick! The caramel and pecans added were a great compliment! It would be even better if this was stuffed inside! There is a cute outside courtyard as well. Friendly and quick service! I will definitely return.
… moreSANGEETHA SANTHOSH
Worst experience. The girl at the billing counter gave me somebody else’s left behind cafe latte, when I ordered a hot latte. The outdoor area was smelling so bad could not sit there. French toasts were the worst part of the. The food looks better but tastes bad. Beignets were tasty honestly. But rest of the coffee and every other dish I ordered were so bad I cannot tell you! How can a croissant be bad in a coffee shop? I have never experienced this in my life. I could see the waitresses were good but this particular girl at the billing counter gave old coffee? Like who does that?
… moreCharlie Whitescarver
A short walk from our hotel, Cafe Beignet was a great place for breakfast and coffee. Open air in December is not something we are used to. Arriving early (just as they opened) was luck and this location filled up quickly. Was it the waffles, the omelets, the French toast, the pastries, or the coffees that attracted the patrons? It was all good. Locals on their way to work and tourists, like us, blended together over some good food.
… moreDylan
Delicious beignets! Super cheap and super tasty. Although to be honest, the only reason I came here was to use the restroom. Still, was a good opportunity to try some delicious tasty pastries. Wish I could have had some coffee alongside, but maybe next time. Loved these beignets’
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