The beignet is a perfect example of food evolution.
The little fritter that the French brought with them to Louisiana in the 1700s became the beloved “square doughnut” covered in powdered sugar that you could order from Café Du Monde in New Orleans in 1862.
Now you can pull through a drive through on Shallowford Road to order a box of 12 at Beignets and Brew.
The millennial pink sign is hoisted over Shallowford Road near Hamilton Place.
Beignets and Brew exists to be consumed and replicated. TikTok users flock to it. Phones are unsheathed from pockets and purses immediately upon entry.