Mr. A’s Beignets

I have spent a lot of time in New Orleans and Café Du Monde. This is close as you’ll get to the real thing. Hot, fresh and delicious!

I’ve been driving by this yellow truck for a few weeks now and I finally decided to stop yesterday and I am so glad I did.
The two gentlemen were so polite and helpful and offered me up a sample which sealed the deal. I ended up purchasing the bites and they were perfect for sharing. 12 little square shaped pillows that really do melt in your mouth. My family all loved them! I don’t have anything to compare them to but all I know is they taste incredible! We will definitely be back for more of Mr. A’s square donuts soon.

Legitimately Louisiana beignets. So good! I bought a dozen. Only 6 made it home to my family. They’re cooked fresh and thoroughly blanketed in powdered sugar. Totally worth being covered in the sugar for the rest of the day.

I’m no stranger to beignets, as my affinity for New Orleans cuisine can attest. They are French pastries commonly served for breakfast and often with powered sugar. Traditionally eaten right after being made, they come out hot and fresh and pretty darned delicious. And now, Downtown Apex (near the Pizza Hut) has a food truck that makes them just the way I like them.
My nephew alerted me to a «stand» that makes «square donuts» on Salem St. I had a completely different idea in mind than beignets. Still, I had to check it out because I’m insane for food that keeps me fat.
I ordered the «Trio» and they came packaged in the company box with logo to boot. The guys in the truck were laid back and fun and I really wanted to try their chickory coffee but I was already hyped up on espresso, so that will have to wait. But the pastry was fantastic — warm, tasty and soft but firm. Perfect.
If the stars don’t tell you that I’m a fan, take it from these words: I really like this truck, their product and the dudes working it were very cool. Head to their website and check out their menu to pick out your order ideas ahead of time.

I have a confession…
I did not leave the house intending to come here. I was on my way to sample another local lauded bakery to feed my sweet tooth when this bright yellow food truck caught my eye. When I saw it said beignets I felt a little flutter in my tummy. I’ve had beignets on the mind for months but haven’t been able to find somewhere in the area to partake in these fluffy delights without venturing into a Cajun restaurant. Today, the search ended.
I drove past initially and parked at the skate park to see if I could find any information on them (namely Unilocal reviews). I checked Unilocal to find no profile for them. I then turned to a Google search that only yielded a link to their website. Upon further research I learned that they were a new business. (Less than a week old it turns out)
I perused their website (which was pretty great) to look at the menu and to read a little bit of background on the company. After carefully assessing the risk versus reward ratio, I determined that the reward potential outweighed the $ 5 risk and decided to give them a try. I whipped the car around and pulled in. There were two other people leaving when I arrived. I took it as a good sign and proceeded to the window.
I glanced over their menu quickly and saw it closely mirrored the one on their website. I was impressed to see the New Orleans Chicory Coffee (think Café du Monde) on both menus as well as other tasty beverage options.
The couple who ran this immaculately clean little joint were very sweet and welcoming. I ordered the traditional trio: three beignets topped with powdered sugar. I opted to add honey in addition to the powdered sugar. My order came to grand total of only $ 5.50! (Note: I paid $ 0.50 extra to use my card, which is a flat rate per transaction. So it is best to bring cash. But if you’re in a cashless pinch, don’t let the fee be a deterrent! It’s worth the $.50!)
After about 5 minutes, my order was ready and wrapped up to go. I quickly thanked them and rushed to the car to unveil my treasures.
I slid the plate out of the bag and it was a sight to behold. Golden honey glistening off of these golden brown pillows of goodness dusted with a snowfall of powdered sugar. After taking the requisite picture, I dug in.
The honey and sugar melded together divinely to form a warm gooey concoction on top. The inside was light and pillowy and the whole thing literally melted in my mouth. Within minutes, I had devoured all THREE and was covered in powdered sugar. (Ahh satisfaction…)
That’s when I dusted myself off and returned to thank these two for making my day and find out when they would be returning so that I could partake once again.
They’ll be on Salem Street between Center and Hunter streets going forward so keep your eyes peeled for the yellow truck. If you see it PULL OVER and enjoy these yummy beignets. You will not be disappointed.