Crema's Take
“Café Beignet trades on its Decatur Street location and French Quarter charm more than the quality of its namesake pastry—reviews reveal inconsistent beignets that range from crispy-edged winners to disappointingly underwhelming. What keeps people coming back is the relaxed breakfast atmosphere, friendly bartenders, and lively vibe with live music, making it better suited for soaking in New Orleans energy than hunting for the city's best fried dough. Come for the experience and people-watching, but manage expectations on the food itself.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Its a nice location, but the beignets itself was underwhelming. We tried the caramel beignets, and they were just ok. Some parts were nice and crispy. It wasn't bad, but perhaps just not my thing. Perhaps I should have stuck with the regular one, as the caramel tasted sweet,…
We stumbled upon Café Beignet by chance during our trip and decided to have brunch there, sneaking away from our tour group’s strict itinerary. We got talking to Lynn, the friendly bartender from Ireland, after she noticed we were from Ireland and England. She recommended we…
We had breakfast at Café Beignet while exploring the French Quarter and really enjoyed our stop here. The breakfast was very good and a relaxed way to start the day in New Orleans. Of course, we also tried the beignets, and they were fresh, warm and generously dusted with…
Having only tried a beignet at Disneyland (I know, ewww?) which was hard and dense, I didn't know what to expect from a REAL beignet. On our first day in NOLA, we stopped at Cafe Beignet bc Cafe du Monde looked way too crazy. Cozy atmosphere, lots of selections on the menu if…
Visited during a busy afternoon and was greeted by the bustling crowds, live music, and the scent of fresh beignets in the air. After ordering at the counter, you're handed a number and the food is delivered to your table—efficient despite the crowd. The beignets arrived hot,…
Crema Reviews
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