For all those who haven't heard of beignets, they are essentially donuts—deep-fried, powdered sugar-covered donuts. Donuts so good you can eat piles of them at a time. Delicious, delicious donuts. And you've got to eat them in New Orleans, where they come from.
Here's a round-up of some of the very best ones in the city. Please note Cafe Du Monde's beignets are far and away the best ones. That said, the other ones are OK too. :)
Bakery Bar
Bakery Bar describes these gorgeous King Cake-inspired beignets as "filled with a whipped Grand Marnier cream cheese and dusted with cinnamon-infused sugar." They're a prettier, fancier alternative to the heap of simply sugared ones you'll inhale elsewhere.
Where to find it: 1179 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
Cafe Beignet
People will fight over the validity of Cafe Beignet earning a spot on this list. The sturdier, crunchier texture of these particular beignets is offensive to all those who believe "pillowy" is the only way a beignet can be—and a delight to all those who think differently.
Where to find it: 334 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130 and two other locations
Cafe Du Monde
Words betray me when it comes to Cafe Du Monde. It's just. They're just. The whole experience is. Everything about the place is grand, from the towering plate of extremely hot powdered beignets thrown at you to the frozen chicory coffee you get to chase them down. A trip to the city isn't complete without at least three stops here.
Love,
A woman who's put down nine of these in one sitting.
Where to find it: 800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116
New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co.
The New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Co. is a chiller beignet-eating experience. Sit, have a coffee, stay awhile, pop a few tens of donuts (they're a bit smaller and denser, so it's possible to eat even more of them). Enjoy!
Where to find it: 4141 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70115
Sobou
Known primarily for their insane boozy brunch, Sobou's also got the option of savory beignets, which is something you'd also be remiss not to try while in the city. Go for their classic sweet potato bites. If you still need something sweet, their King Cake beignets aren't bad either.
Where to find it: 310 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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