New Orleans Beignet

Coffee and beignet in New Orleans is one of those things you just can't do without. (or is that two of those things?) We've tried two places that have made this ritual famous, Cafe Du Monde and Cafe Beignet. Cafe Du Monde is a very large indoor and outdoor cafe serving you guessed it, coffee and beignet. The original Cafe Du Monde was opened in 1862 on Decatur St in the French Market. It's a very busy place but since people are just sitting down for cafe au lait and beignet, the tables turn over quickly so the wait's not too long.

The world renowned Cafe Du Monde

The beignet came to our table buried in powdered sugar and piping hot. The sugar itself was amazing, tasting simply sweet and clean with none of that processed taste I'm used to tasting. I think it must be powdered cane sugar. 

It's difficult to say which place fried the better fritter. The beignet at Cafe Du Monde were a bit smaller but crispier, while the ones at Cafe Beignet were larger and a bit fluffier. I enjoyed both very much and can't decide which is best.

At Cafe Beignet we were served a bit of entertainment with our breakfast in the form of a few tunes from Lee 'Pink' Floyd. (The Cafe Beignet is located in the Musical Legends Park on Bourbon St.) A great way to start the day! Last night we returned to watch Steamboat Willie sing a few songs. This was a really nice place to sit and listen and enjoy the French Quarters famous breakfast. 

Breakfast entertainment at Cafe Beignet