Best Donuts in New Orleans

9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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New Orleans Famous Beignets
New Orleans Famous Beignets
90/100 (648 ratings)
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"Break the tourist trap cycle and skip the long wait at Cafe Dumonde. You can get far better beignets with friendlier service here. They also have a..."
Casey Williamson
"First time here. I was told this place has the best Beignets in town, and they are very hot, fresh and delicious. The service was fast and very..."
Timar Wright
"Don't stand in line for Cafe du Monde. The varieties here are excellent!! Some of the best beignets I've ever..."
Leslie Fowler Miller
"The beignets were so much lighter and tastier than the ones from Cafe du Monde's. I highly recommend you avoid the line and disappointment at Cafe du..."
Rhonda S Romano
"Better than Cafe du Monde. Peach stuffed beignets to die for. You can get regular coffee and put your own milk..."
Ann Cabral
"Awesome breakfast beignet! The staff was very..."
Patricia Menard
"Well worth skipping the cafe dumond line...."
Beth Guide
"Very delicious and super nice people. Some of the best food I've ever..."
Tracy Moreno
"Best beignet in New Orleans. Each order made fresh. On the same street as cafe du monde, but better. Locals will tell you. A foodie experience...."
Pauline Barton
"OMG!!! To die for!!! Totally worth the 5000 cal per..."
Anita Kikendall Hanneken
"Amazing food. The people who work there have a great attitude and friendly personality. I'm visiting from AZ and I wish I had a place like this..."
Kevin Beck
"Yes, this isn't Cafe du Monde. It is a half block to the west of it and it was an AMAZING experience! Sure, the original beignets are great (3 for..."
Jim Reid
"Great location! Less than a 10 minute walk from the Ferry, no more than a 5 minute wait, and have plenty of seating! The Beignets were delicious!..."
Dillon Gonzalez
"This is the best beignet in New Orleans, and likely the country, by far! The more known and popular Cafe du Monde across the way is the wrong choice...."
Peter M
"Okay food. Long lines. Limited options. Beignets were good but the Pig-Nay was..."
Ray Suggs
"Best beignets in NOLA. No lines like at Cafe de Monde. Try their seafood..."
Monika
"The Peach filled Beignets were excellent and the Seafood stuffed ones were pretty good..."
Stephanie Shippy
"We were there to get married the weekend before Halloween... Starting our mornings here was the best! Everyone was so pleasant, the beignets were..."
button jackson
"We were planning to go Cafe Du Monde until we saw the line (probably a two hour wait). Walked a block further and found this place which our hotel..."
Shaun Wilson
"I stumbled upon this spot after seeing the short crazy line at the other beignet shop. I figured it was worth a try and I might find something..."
J WillE1
"Just as good as Cafe Du Monde, but not as long of a wait. The beignets were light & fluffy - a little less doughy than Cafe Du Monde's. The service..."
Van N
"I totally would take New Orleans Beignets any day over any other. The taste is on point. There always made fresh. Only down fall is they close early..."
john Garcia
District Donuts.sliders.brew
District Donuts.sliders.brew
90/100 (5209 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
American
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Brunch
Breakfast
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Breakfast Sandwich
Cheeseburger
Cheesecakes
Burger
BLT
Croque Monsieur
Beef
Waffle Fries
Beignets
Crawfish
Salad
Catfish
Cheesecake
Croque Madame
Tapas
Bananas Foster
Tacos
Donuts
Fish
Pork
Roast Beef
Sit down
American
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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"This was our last stop out before heading back home from vacation. We had these little sliders with sausage candied jalapenos and cheddar cheese they..."
Justin Taylor
"Delicious dinner! The sliders with cheesy waffle fries were tasty, the brussel sprouts were 🤯 out of this world amazing, the 🥗 salad was really..."
Kristina Lacy
"My wife and I stopped in on our way out of town this weekend and had an amazing breakfast! We got the brown butter drop donut to start and it was so..."
Jason Patton
"The lady at the register made the experience great here! Super awesome, she helped us through the menu showing what sells best and sampling the ice..."
Israel Moreira
"Overall, I had a great experience. We had the fried chicken salad, the burger sliders with fries and a glazed donut. The salad was delicious and..."
Shantaye
"The best food I've had this weekend. I was hesitant about getting something sweet because I assumed it was going to be too sweet. I tried the..."
Nadia Oviedo
"Mmmmm...absolutely awesome hickory bacon burger followed by a "Parent Trap" donut. The burger buns are the perfect, slightly crispy on the edges..."
Sara Norton
"I've had high expectations for a lot of restaurants I've gone to in New Orleans and I've been disappointed. This place did not disappoint. From the..."
Rudy Weber
"District Donuts Sliders Brew in New Orleans exceeded all expectations. The blackened chicken salad and two donuts (cinnamon sugar and lemon glaze)..."
Davit Muradyan
"At first bite, I ascended from this cruel mortal coil. Their chicken biscuit sent me to the heaven dead pets go to. I am not a godly woman. But I..."
Jenna Lerch
"Came here for breakfast and lunch. Lunch is after 11 am. Best biscuit sandwiches I've tasted along with their spiced ice cream. I'm craving this..."
oranzhevyyptitsa alou
"I absolutely recommend this restaurant! I cannot say enough positive things about it. The food was amazing! If I could get a barrel of those honey..."
Opraha
"Had to try this place after seeing it on several different food shows. The donuts are AMAZING!! They are super fresh, and you can taste the handmade..."
Casandra Eagleman
"Everything is great. Sliders are great. Chicken is great. The donuts are a little too dough thick for my preference but they are still good. My..."
Michael Fouquier
"As you can see I really enjoyed The District. I ended up spending like 115 dollars over 2 days. The first day I got some a taste of the pork belly..."
Brian Clincy
"I'm staying on magazine again next time I come to NOLA, because this is the premiere breakfast spot honestly. Coffee, donuts, great staff and..."
Aaron Scindian
"Oh my god..... these are the best I've had ever. The coffee was on point. I literally sat for a few moments to just enjoy the way it looked. the..."
Michael Taylor
"Loved it! 100% recommend this place. The "hot chicken honey biscuit french toast" is so good. Whoever created it deserves an award. The donuts are..."
Angie Duefrane
"YUM! Our group of four was craving a donut for breakfast and we made the walk to this cute shop. They have a rotating selection of donuts - we..."
Gwendolyn Newberry
Cafe Du Monde
Cafe Du Monde
88/100 (132645 ratings)
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Beignets to Go
Beignets and Café Au Lait
Chicory Coffee and Beignets
World Famous Beignets
Hot Chocolate and Beignets
Beignets and Iced Coffee
Beignets
Cafe Au Lait and Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
Orange Juice
Donuts
Dough
Cappuccino
Black Coffee
Coffee and Hot Chocolate
Beignets
Beignets and Frozen Cafe Au Lait
Their Coffee
Beignets Mix
Fresh and Hot
Beignets and Chicory Coffee
Hot Beignets
Beignets and Hot Chocolate
Sit down
Café
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"While in New Orleans it is a right of passage to wait in line at the historically famous Cafe Du Monde Chicory coffee and fresh Beignets! It was our..."
Chris Powers
"Iconic spot for chicory based coffee and fresh, sugar laden beignets. Being honest, the beignets were a little more dense than I remember them being..."
Sal Charania
"It is just an iconic place. Cash only and they have table service. The prices are still extremely reasonable. There really is powdered sugar..."
Andrea Martin
"Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans deserves every star for its exceptional experience. The beignets are an absolute delight—perfectly fluffy on the..."
Brian Suarez
"If you visit New Orleans, you have to visit this café. It’s famous for their beignets and they are really quite good. The coffee is just average..."
Brooks Jones
"I had never heard of a beignet until coming here. Of course, I had to try them. Needless to say, I was there at open the following 2 days and even..."
Keri G
"Such an iconic place! The latte was great! Not the biggest fan of beignets myself, but still a must visit even if you aren't. Everything is only a..."
sharon
"Must eat the beignets while they're still hot. The table service is quicker than the to go line if it's busy. Later in the day it was nice listening..."
Jason Ernst
"With the popularity of this French donut shop and the number of reviews already written, I don't have a whole lot to add. Obviously, this French..."
Alexander Moreno
"What a great time we had. Wonderful atmosphere. The best beignets in the world. Ruby loved it too. It’s a great stop on a Saturday night walk in..."
RV Traveler
Hurts Donut Company - New Orleans
Hurts Donut Company - New Orleans
88/100 (202 ratings)
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Fast food
French
European
American
Cafe
Cafe
French
European
American
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French
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Mid-range
Daddy's Donuts
Daddy's Donuts
86/100 (392 ratings)
Bakeries
Lunch
Breakfast
Donuts
Breakfast
Lunch
"I've found my new doughnut home!. We moved from Hattiesburg last year and I've been missing Shipley's doughnuts in a bad way. None of the shops here..."
Ashton Nichole Laurent
"Great Place with sweet people to do business. I have been in Gentily for two years. I have heard about Daddy's Donuts. When I went in early morning..."
Paulardencamp
"Consistent and delicious. Honors call ahead..."
Beth B
"No doubt best donuts in the city. Could prob use just a splash more glaze on the glazed donuts. Service is good sometimes, not so great others. Sell..."
A.M.
"Great!. Ugh, I really like this place, and it's just around the corner from my office. Their donuts are really really good. Just slightly underdone..."
Kyle
"Donuts with love.... Open from 6 a.m. till 1 p.m. 7 days a week. Really good, they make them in the back twice a day. Try the "Big Texan" a donut so..."
Epb5
"Donuts were fresh and good. However they don't have kolaches as advertised per..."
Joreaner Stimpson
"...always a charming staff with the best buttermilk..."
Juan LaFonta
"This place has some New Orleans best donuts, and some of friendly peoples, But they have some people who come in this place of business with the..."
Herman S Freeman
"These donuts were really good! Less than $10 for a dozen....."
Mendel Murdock Jr
"We moved nearby a couple months back and we find ourselves in the store multiple times a week. The lady behind the counter remembers us and..."
Jesse Ganpat
"Warm donuts in the early morning. I see construction workers lined up there at 5 am every few days. It's a pleasure talking to the people behind the..."
Microwave gaming
"Super friendly service and the prices are GREAT - $0.75 for most donuts, even the filled ones! The yeast donuts are tender and the glaze is..."
Eleonore Wesserle
"Small but mighty...this lil shop isn't glitz and glam but they put their whole heart into their donuts. I will gladly travel East just to get in line..."
Devin Cooper
"Local donut and coffee shop, love it. Every time I introduce their donuts to someone, they always praise how good the donuts are. They run out of the..."
Al “Bao”
"Great place for donuts. There are only a few varieties but they’re all fantastic. Time your visit just right and you’ll get a warm fresh donut...."
Ken Maldonado
"I have Been Here a Few Times when I am in the Area, This time they Had very Little Product ,and it was 10am😳🤔..the Cashier Said they Close at..."
D Math14
"Best Donuts in the morning time. Plus if you get the cinnamon ones they are elite. So I'd say you should try it. And not to gas myself or anything..."
Aji Akinlana
"Sweet neighborhood doughnut fix. They have the basic staples. They do not have the bacon twist anymore...."
Stephen “𓅃” Hawkins
"God bless these donuts. They are so tasty and very huge! The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because there were flies everywhere. If they..."
Travis Brady
"Delicious donuts! We got there right before they were about to close, but there was still a nice variety to choose from. The lady was extremely nice..."
D L M
District Donuts, Sliders And Brew
District Donuts, Sliders And Brew
84/100 (1419 ratings)
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American
Cafe
Cafe
American
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Burger
Chicken Sandwich
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American
Café
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Brunch
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Cheap Eats
"I would not have realized this place is a chain cuz it’s so artfully good. I can’t believe the biscuits aren’t listed in their name! These are..."
Rebecca Dunlap
"Sliders are good. Fries are great. Donuts are delicious and eclectic. Great Iced Coffees. Service is prompt. Tiny parking lot. Clean dining area...."
NOLA
"Delicious and tasty donuts and sliders. I love how they always are switching up the flavors. The coffee is also delicious. They also have another..."
Sarah Mattix Arevalo
"Such a cool place! Great staff, good music and location, and the food is phenomenal! Try their Hot Chicken and Honey Butter Biscuit! It's spicy, but..."
Matt Blair
"Best tater tots!! Yes donuts are great but the tots can’t be beat! Also love the biscuit sandwiches. The people that work there are incredibly nice..."
Jackie Gonzalez
"Limited menu and an extraordinary menu. Had breakfast and was greeted warmly and served quickly. Had the Egg, Chorizo and Bacon Taco. When they say..."
Mark H Rubenstein
"I love this restaurant's atmosphere - lighting, seating, music. It's so chic and contemporary but also comfortable and conveys that Southern warmth...."
Price Payne
"Omg this place is so good. The hot honey chicken biscuit is amazing. Also had the banana pudding donut which was so good. Probably my favorite donut..."
Aimee Tuohey
"Nice quiet Donut and coffee driven restaurant that is so much more than meets the eye! Their unique and creative donut selections and fabulous..."
Christina Sebastian
"Fantastic donuts and friendly staff! The donuts are all unique flavors with a lot of detail put into the presentation. There’s definitely more..."
Justin Kesselring
"Came for dinner on a weekday night, and was not disappointed. Veggie burger was amazing, fried chicken sandwich flavorful, cake drop donut simply..."
Jennifer Tu
"My favorites here are the sliders, the hamburgers are good but the fried chicken ones are the bomb. I try to avoid getting a chocolate chip cookie..."
Aikido of New Orleans
"Phenomenal doughnuts! Hands-down the best doughnuts I've ever had! Really fantastic spicy chicken biscuit too. An amazing Arnold Palmer, but their..."
Catsur na
"Absolutely amazing!!! The sliders, the donuts and the coffee all great. I got the 12 pack of all three sliders each of them delicious.The place looks..."
Sammy Boi
"Thoroughly impressed! Service was lovely and the food was excellent. When I return home from my New Orleans trip, I’m gonna be thinking about this..."
Amber Callan
"I like coming here, but I do think the value is not quite as good. I tried their double cheese burger. It was good. I liked the bun actually. I got..."
Justin Kelly
"This place smells is soooooo good from the moment you step in. The burgers are bursting with flavor and tasty. Fries are crispy and soft. Portions..."
Pang Van
"Came upon this place on Harrison & may I say. The Chicken SLIDERS!!!🤤 No fr cause why are they so good. It’s giving Better than Popeyes chicken..."
not a type
"I ordered the Chorizo Bacon Breakfast Taco and I have to say this was the best breakfast taco I have ever..."
Will White
"We are here visiting from TN and this is one of our favorite places to visit when we come! Joseph and the sweet lady(forgot her name) that help use..."
TaKesha G
"Blown away by the flavors this place has, Not just in selection but in actual taste. We came for donuts but got breakfast too. I recommend you do the..."
Dominic Birckbichler
"Been waiting probably 3 years to get the timing right to come and get the Chorizo Bacon Taco. It looks and smells amazing. The sliders are always..."
Jeff Mele
Cafe Beignet, Decatur Street
Cafe Beignet, Decatur Street
84/100 (3138 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
American
American
Cajun & Creole
Cafe
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Muffaletta
Andouille
Beef
Bloody Mary
Donuts
Green Tea
hot chocolate
Belgian Waffle
Pastries
Coffee and Water
Cheese and Ham
Iced coffee
Waffles
Red Beans and Rice
Muffaletta
Roast Beef
Beignets and Coffee
Omelette
Fresh Handmade Beignets with Chocolate
Breakfast Sandwich
Cafe Beignet
Jambalaya
Southern Breakfast Cheese Omelette
Beignets
Po' Boys
American
Café
Cajun & Creole
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Jazz Bar
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
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"It was a powdery experience ! The beignets were fantastic and a perfect serving size to split amongst two kids and two adults. Very sweet !! We also..."
Ashley Weideman
"Absolutely loved the food, the decor, and the vibes of this super cute little cafe. We ordered wayyy too much food, then took half of it to-go with..."
Halie Pullen
"Line moves quick, beignets are hot and fresh and the drinks are good! We stayed and chilled to watch the Chewbaccus Parade and snagged a good spot by..."
Meghan Ng
"Stopped in for a trio of beignets and a cafe au lait. Having gone to Cafe Du Monde the night before, these beignets were clearly much better than Du..."
Joe Murphy
"Traditional and chocolate drizzled beignets tasted delicious. Tuna sandwich was good. I admired the live performances; it was nice to listen to some..."
Diavionne Rampersant
"I’m going through a rough time. My wife of 10 years abandoned me and our two small children. This trip was suppose to be our 10 year wedding..."
GreenMan 0352
"I honestly would prefer this place any day over Cafe du Monde. Their beignets are so much better and softer from inside. Also not too oily. Plus they..."
Devyani Sharma
"Stopped in for some Beignets and they did not disappoint. They were large fluffy and tasted amazing. I think these are better than the well known..."
Matthew Schermer
"What a wonderful experience! Friendly, clean, bright, and welcoming. Great coffee and drinks. And the crawfish omelet with andouille sausage hash..."
Laurie Radcliffe
"Tasty food served on paper plates with plastic flatware in nicely decorated surroundings. The birds flying around inside were distracting at first..."
William Atkins
Sweet Things And Grill
Sweet Things And Grill
74/100 (81 ratings)
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Cafe
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"Everyone was very nice. I love that there is a counter to sit, where you can just read a book and enjoy your coffee and donut early in the morning...."
Patrick
"Wonderful Donuts, would be great if you could get a slightly reduced price for a refill. Was actually charged a cent more for the top up...."
Redo City
"They have the BEST bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits!! They're so fresh & buttery 😍😍 and sooo much cheese ❤❤❤ & it's about the same price,..."
Allison Benton
"Great price for the quality of their donuts. The other reviews are right though. They dont give change but they accept cards so I dont see the..."
Gloria Saenz
"Honestly these are some of the best donuts I've ever had. I've never had anything else or spent much time here, mostly a takeout place, but if I want..."
Alex Nic
Chris's Cakes And Donuts
Chris's Cakes And Donuts
72/100 (223 ratings)
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Breakfast
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Dinner
Lunch
"Good cakes but poor customer service. I really like the cakes at Chris's Bakery but the customer service is very poor.I ordered a cake and paid for..."
Queen
"The BEST glazed donuts I have ever tasted...hands..."
Aprel Nacolle
"Best Cakes Around. Chris's Cakes are the best. There cakes are so light and flavorful. You get a large serving for a resonable price. There design..."
Christy Washington
"Words can hardly express how much I enjoy this place! They care immensely about the quality of their product, and doing the job right! Not to mention..."
Daniel Smyth
"Ordered my daughter's birthday cake 2 weeks in advance and although the cake was beautiful, it tasted very dry and thick and not..."
Quijauana Patterson
"Chris's is known for "soft" "moist" "sweet but not too sweet" cakes and donuts. The also have a pretty large breakfast selection that you can alter..."
Lady Di
"Its hard to find a place that has good donuts, that you don't have travel across the city for. I'm lucky to only have to travel down the street from..."
Ris B
"I loved my son's cake and he did to...we will be going here from now on keep up the good work..."
Nell Henry
"Took the family down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and stopped here for some donuts. They were very good. However we also tried the king Cake & that..."
Lis C.
"Chris has the best cakes, donuts, and breakfast; they are simply the best. I have to visit Chris bakery every time I come home to New Orleans. I even..."
Shandrisse Bernard
"OMG, their doghnuts are amazing!!! We stopped by during our visit of NOLA because we were looking for breakfast other than fast food, and we like to..."
Eva & Bart Jansen-Dirix
"There cake is super moist n one of the only places that have master fondant. Cake icing is the best not super sweet but still taste traditional. Also..."
Kenneth Fountain
"Stopped for breakfast donuts, doughy with right amount of soft and 'meatinesss' and lovely and coffee is surprisingly not as usually watered down..."
Jemima Sy
"Best donut I have tasted ever. They were glazed, hot and would melt in your mouth. If I ever be in that part of country I would go back there. But..."
Binil VJ
"I ordered the grits breakfast plate and they gave me an amount of food in the ballpark of a “Man vs Food” style eating challenge. And that mellow..."
Ben Matheny