Traditional New Orleans Food: Beignets - New Orleans & Company (2024)

FAQs

What is the most famous beignet place in New Orleans? ›

Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter is the oldest and most iconic beignet shop, but several other cafes have become local favorites such as Cafe Beignet and Loretta's Authentic Pralines for their praline-filled beignets. See a full list of place to grab New Orleans beignets below.

The difference between classic French beignets and the New Orleans-style fritters seen can be found in the preparation of the dough. The former is made from pâte à choux, while those from the Big Easy are made from leavened dough that's cut into squares and fried until crispy on the outside and airy within.

About Cafe du Monde. The Original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It closes only on Christmas Day and on the day an occasional Hurricane passes too close to New Orleans.

The kitchen at Cafe Du Monde. I believe Cafe Du Monde sells around 30,000 beignets a day, give or take.

“You know I wouldn't come to New Orleans without getting beignets from Café Du Monde — or six bags of beignets,” Kardashian wrote via her Instagram Story in November 2017. Commander's Place is equally as popular among A-listers. The landmark restaurant is known for its must-try turtle soup.

Similar to Café Beignet, you will likely encounter a line to get into Cafe Du Monde. Depending on the time of day you arrive, the line might be down the block so come prepared for at least a 30 minute wait.

Café du Monde is a pilgrimage most visitors make when they come to New Orleans. A French Market landmark, the café is renowned for its beignets, which are fried dough covered with powdered sugar. The menu is succinct, cafe au lait, orange juice and beignets, cash only, please.

It's been around for more than a century, and basically serves two items: beignets and café au lait.

Cafe du Monde receives a lot of business from about 9 am - 9 pm, so you may have to wait a bit in order to make an order. Make your trip between the hours of 6 am - 9 am or 9 pm - 12 am for a quieter experience. In addition to these factors, you may also want to consider visiting on a weekday instead of the weekend.

In New Orleans, they are often consumed as a breakfast item served with powdered sugar on top. They are meant to be eaten immediately after frying and are served at several cafes in the New Orleans region.

What kind of oil do they use at Cafe Du Monde? ›

We use cottonseed oil at the Cafe Du Monde, and we recommend you use cottonseed oil. However you may use any vegetable oil you wish. Remember that the temperature of the oil will drop when you add the beignet dough to the oil.

Seat Yourself

Just grab any empty table, even if it's dirty, the servers will come and clean it for you when they come to take your order. The locals don't wait in line and will likely not even act like you're standing there if they see an empty table. You won't look rude if you just go in and find a table and sit.

Cafe Beignet on Royal Street – the one that started it all! Located in a converted 1800s carriage house, Royal St. offers a European cafe setting with a lush, tropical courtyard.

Cafe du Monde receives a lot of business from about 9 am - 9 pm, so you may have to wait a bit in order to make an order. Make your trip between the hours of 6 am - 9 am or 9 pm - 12 am for a quieter experience. In addition to these factors, you may also want to consider visiting on a weekday instead of the weekend.

Previously a rotating nightclub known as Top of the Mart, the upper levels of what is the new Four Seasons Hotel have been transformed into a major new city attraction–Vue Orleans Observatory, “a 360-degree observation deck and interactive experience high above the Mississippi River”.

The menu at Café Du Monde includes only dark-roasted coffee with chicory (served black or au lait), beignets, white and chocolate milk, hot chocolate, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. According to the Café du Monde's vice-president, Burton E.