Otherwise, it’s just a funnel cake. No, an award-winning beignet is fluffy, dumpling shaped and has a perky characteristic to it.
These three metro Atlanta ladies — all from south Louisiana — know when they’ve arrived at good-as-home Cajun cuisine.
Here Are The Best Beignets In Atlanta
These beignets they have in front of them are pretty good, but one of them says the sweetness is not there.
Perhaps the chef’s recipe calls for substituting the real sugar you would expect in the Nawlins delicacy.
So where can you have beignets in Atlanta and it’s metro area? Here are the leading restaurants:
A night out on the town more often than not begins in an Atlanta restaurant.
The city’s dining scene is a vibrant space with bold kitchens influenced by the best of worldly cultures interpreted by curious chefs.
Yet each restaurant has its signature dish, it’s edible business card, that leaves its mark on the tastebuds of hundreds of guests per week.
Big Easy Grille
1193 Collier Rd NW Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 352-2777
Here’s what one reviewer says about Big Easy Grille: “This review is solely for one item, and that’s their beignets. A girlfriend had a birthday and was not able to make it to New Orleans to have the real deal. She told me about this place but said she never tried them. We decided to stop by and have drinks, and of course beignets. Heads up….do NOT bite my head off but these are BETTER than the ones in New Orleans. Don’t get me wrong…NOLA beignets are really good too, but these are lighter. NOLA’s has a denser texture. Also, the Big Easy’s are much smaller so that could be another contributing factor. Either way, we enjoyed them so much that we ordered another round. If you stop by…order you a batch … or TWO.”
Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344 | (404) 762-6755
3312 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 941-9545
1496 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 963-1463
Here’s what one reviewer says about Louisiana Bistreaux’s beignets: “This was my first time coming here with a group of my friends. The food was Awesome and so was the customer service. I had the Blackened Tilapia and the Red Velvet Cheesecake. Our waitress Courtney was so down to earth and so friendly. If I could have hired her to work at my store, I would. I love the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!”
Yay Beignet & Bistro
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Here’s what one reviewer says about Copeland’s of New Orleans, which has crab-stuffed beignets: “We went the second day the dining room reopened. The protocols in place made you feel comfortable. They had excellent social distancing at the tables and markers on the floor and front waiting area. The staff was kind and checked on us several times. Food was good.”
Want more Louisiana-inspired dishes? Here’s where to get crawfish in Atlanta.
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
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