Cafe Beignet, Canal St.

Reviews

• EY

  Erica Young

  Mar 3, 2026
  1.0
  Ordered beignets and they were awful. They were huge, doughy and undercooked. Took one bite it was hard to swallow and threw the rest in the garbage. Never ever again…do yourself a favor and go anywhere else.
• BB

  B Biswas

  Mar 1, 2026
  5.0
  Connected to Sheraton hotel on Canal Street, this cafe was open till midnight, had lovely lively music, and just the most amazing vibe of friendliness, comfort, and joy. Everything that New Orleans can offer under one roof. Family friendly, brightly lit, great food, even greater service! Loved hanging out here during my recent work trip.
• AL

  Amanda Lynch

  Feb 22, 2026
  2.0
  This place has a cute atmosphere & good local menu. The food was decent. Crawfish etouffe was very good. Mufflata was ok. Beignets were too doughy & not cooked through. The service was so so terrible. Hard to put into words how bad it was. The staff was so unfriendly and acted like they were annoyed to have any customers. Would not recommend this place if you want to have a nice dining experience.
• VV

  V P (vronip)

  Feb 22, 2026
  2.0
  The place was very clean, the atmosphere was nice with music. The servers were cordial and pleasant. The process could definitely be better waiting 20 to 40 minutes to order and the another 15 to 30 to be disappointed by the beignets. No flavor, barely and powdered sugar and dough. This was my 2nd time trying.
• CL

  C Lu

  Feb 21, 2026
  4.0
  If you’re deciding between the two locations, the corner location is the one to visit. I’ve been to both, and although they’re only about a block apart, the difference in experience is noticeable. The main location at the end of the block is much larger, offers more menu options, and the employees there are significantly friendlier. The smaller location in the middle of the block feels more limited, and the staff came across as unapproachable and unwelcoming. The beignets are exactly what you’d expect from this Cafe —freshly fried dough covered in powdered sugar or other toppings. They come out warm and greasy, and they’re nothing like a donut, so don’t expect the same texture. If you’ve never had beignets before, they’re definitely worth trying at least once. The catfish and fries were decent, nothing particularly memorable but still satisfying. One thing I found strange was their merchandise—none of it had pricing displayed, and when I asked employees, they didn’t seem to know the cost. That’s a confusing and frustrating business practice. I also ordered a latte at the smaller location, and it tasted like hot water—very disappointing. Overall, I highly recommend going to the main corner location. The customer service is better, the menu has more variety, and the overall experience is much more enjoyable.

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