When in New Orleans, there are a number of items you must order and must eat. A beignet is on the must do list, but where to get one is as important as eating one before you leave you N'awlins.
There are two famous beignet cafes in New Orleans' French Quarter, and each has its own followers and own benefits.
The most famous, and oldest, is Cafe du Monde on Decatur St., with a large awning, small tables and powdered sugar everywhere. Stop in for coffee, cafe au lait and beignets. Order your coffee in a take home mug for just a little more than the price of coffee.
Cafe du Monde's beignets are light and airy and crispy on the outside and covered in powdered sugar.
On Royal Street and on Bourbon Street is Cafe Beignet. The Bourbon Street location has an excellent live jazz band during the day. They also serve lunch items at both locations including sandwiches and salads. At the Bourbon Street location there is a bar adjacent that serves beer and liquor.
Cafe Beignet's beignets are larger than Cafe du Monde's, but we found them heavier, denser beignets, and had a lot more powdered sugar on them. However, they also served other sweets, including pralines and chocolate turtles. (The pralines were delicious!)
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