Best Beignet in New Orleans
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $4.25 – $4.50
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 2 Beignet in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 2 restaurants:
- Café du Monde — score 97/100, $4.50 (French Quarter)
- Café Beignet — score 85/100, $4.25 (French Quarter)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 97/100
Café du Monde
French Quarter·$
Beignets
$4.50
Three fried pastry puffs covered in powdered sugar, served with café au lait.
Tip: You will get powdered sugar everywhere — it's inevitable and part of the experience. Embrace it. The server will not judge.
#2Score 85/100
Café Beignet
French Quarter·$
Beignets
$4.25
Three freshly fried pastry puffs dusted with powdered sugar, served with café au lait.
Tip: Café Beignet offers a lighter, fluffier beignet compared to Café du Monde — some prefer the texture. Both are authentic, just different styles.