Cafe Beignet, Canal St.

Reviews

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  Sal Sayed

  4 days ago
  3.0
  We decided to try Cafe Beignet after hearing from locals that it is also a decent option to try while visiting Louisiana. Overall, the experience was mixed. The coffee was the highlight of our visit. It was smooth, well balanced, and not bitter - easily the best part of the meal. We also tried the beignets, the crawfish omelette, and the French toast. The beignets were just okay and did not fully meet our expectations in terms of texture and flavor. Not bad, but not something we would come back for specifically. The French toast, however, was relatively decent and enjoyable. The crawfish omelette was fine, but not particularly memorable. One thing we did appreciate was how clear and descriptive the menu was. Each item was explained well, and it was easy to tell which dishes were vegetarian friendly. That level of clarity made ordering simple and straightforward. Where Cafe Beignet really shines is the interior. The space is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully designed. The jazz theme and Louisiana history reflected through artwork and large portraits on the walls were genuinely enjoyable and informative. There are also many take-home options available, such as spices, mixes, and other local items, which is a nice touch for visitors. Overall, Cafe Beignet is a pleasant stop, especially for coffee and atmosphere. While some food items did not fully meet expectations, the coffee, interior design, and clear menu descriptions made the visit worthwhile.
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  Erin McLoughlin

  6 days ago
  3.0
  I ordered jambalaya, black unsweet iced tea, and an order of beignets. I had no special requests to my order. The kid working the cash register was nice but the rest of the employees were all pretty rude. The jambalaya was terrible. Extremely dry and crusty like it was the burnt stuff they just scraped off the bottom of the pot and threw in a tiny side order bowl. The order was very small, especially for the cost. The iced tea I ended up throwing out because it tasted like iced coffee not tea. Had the employees been at all approachable, I would have at least asked for a new tea, but to be honest, I was afraid to ask. The one positive was the beignets. They were fantastic.
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  Sara Goodrich

  Jan 2, 2026
  5.0
  I wanted to try the beignets since a coworker recommended them. They were a great price for three large freshly made beignets. We went around 7:45 am. It wasn’t too busy yet. There was a piano playing by itself and you could tell that they had a space for live music. My husband got a mocha and it was hot. They had a counter with condiments and other add-ons. My husband added half and half and some sugar and he was happy with his drink. My beignets arrived fairly quickly. They were slightly steaming. The dough had an amazing flavor and the powder sugar complimented it well. I would have preferred it be lighter on the powder sugar, but it still wasn’t too sweet. The interior was pleasing to the eye though some of the chairs didn’t look very comfortable. Staff was professional. We noticed canal street has two locations a couple blocks apart. By 10 o‘clock, the cafe was packed so we recommend trying to beat the crowd.
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  Corbomite Meatballs

  Dec 29, 2025
  4.0
  Great rec from one of the locals to eat here instead of the more touristy beignet places. Ordering was fairly easy, staff was on point with taking orders, getting food out, and keeping the location clean. Lots of in/out traffic from tourists so expect all manner of people coming through getting food. The beignets were great (I could've used less powdered sugar) and extremely fresh - you won't go wrong w/ these. Also enjoyed the Belgian waffle as well. Great place to order local foods and worth stopping in to. I know there's several of these in the area so pick which one you want - I prefer this location myself for the food, people, and tourist watching.
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  Uday Chadha

  Dec 26, 2025
  1.0
  I ordered a crawfish omelette, jambalaya, beignets, and a mocha to go. I was handed a bag and left, only to realize back at my hotel that I had just been given a bag of beignets and none of my actual food. I walked all the way back to fix their mistake. There was no apology. The staff went to the back and returned with food that clearly looked like it had been sitting out. When I questioned it, they only then agreed to remake it. Even after remaking the food, they still forgot the beignets again and implied I had already received them, despite the fact that I had handed everything back. After multiple back and forths, I finally got the correct order. What made this worse was watching the staff eat the beignets from the incorrect order, all without any acknowledgment or apology. For how overpriced this place is, the service was careless and unwelcoming. Mistakes happen, but the lack of accountability and basic courtesy ruined the experience. If you are looking for southern hospitality, look elsewhere.

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