Cafe Beignet, Bourbon Street

I like these more doughy beignets with fresher powder sugar better than Cafe du Monde. Red beans had tons of flavor and hit the spot after a long night through Bourbon Street. Bloody Mary had plenty of spice and also hit the spot! Boudin balls were interesting and slightly addicting, a bit on the burnt side. Poboy was deplorable... Only two dots of mayo and enough shrimp for only one half of the bread. Live music during brunch sealed the deal for a comeback. Just won't get the poboy again.

It's a beautiful little court yard with the most delicious beignets for only $5. You get 3 decent sized ones. Their drinks are delicious and around $12, which is typical for Bourbon Street. We went back for more beignets the next day. They don't allow outside food or beverages, so don't be surprised if security jumps down your throat. That kinda sucked because I wanted to let my slushy melt a bit while I had beignets and a drink from here. I ended up having my sister grab me a beignet and decided against buying a drink from them since they wouldn't let me walk in to get it myself. The guy at the bar is quick and polite. Overall, it was a good experience, and we'll be back the next time we're in NOLA.

There's a small courtyard to hear a band play. Live Jazz starts around 10am. A very relaxing hang out spot to grab drinks or even breakfast with a classic basket of beignets. Delicious! A great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. It does get crowded early and there can be a long line but the line seems to move pretty quickly. Once you order, they give you a stand with a number, you can choose a table to sit at, and they bring the food to you.

A dreamlike atmosphere with excellent live jazz. This particular night had a Sinatra-focused band, and as a huge fan of the legendary singer, I was impressed with their performance. We had a couple of their Big Ole Mules, relaxed for awhile on their gorgeous outdoor patio, and will return next time we pass through.