New Orleans, LA
For Beignets in New Orleans, the local food press points to Cafe Du Monde, Morning Call Coffee Stand, and Cafe Beignet, Royal Street. Picks from NewOrleans.com, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in NewOrleans.com. Updated July 2026.
Cafe Du Monde · French Quarter
Operating since 1862. The beignet capital of New Orleans. 24-hour café au lait and three-piece orders dusted in powdered sugar.
Morning Call Coffee Stand · City Park
Operating since the 1870s. The City Park location trades the tourist bustle of Café du Monde for oak-shaded patio seating.
Cafe Beignet, Royal Street · French Quarter
A just-as-delicious alternative to Café du Monde with courtyard seating, live jazz, and beer/wine service.
The Vintage · Uptown
Rotating fancy beignets alongside traditional, with seasonal filling variations.
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