Beignet, Kansas City

To find an authentic beignet, Kansas City locals have the option of making the 13-hour, 900-mile journey to New Orleans, or simply shuffling over to Beignet in the River Market. Here, chefs concoct their own interpretations of the famous French donut, infusing pastry with decadent flavors such as Bavarian cream, Butterfinger, tiramisu, and caramel praline. The tasty, fried treats also serve as a vehicle for savory ingredient combinations such as mozzarella and meatballs, or bay shrimp, roasted peppers, and Szechuan cream cheese. The menu ventures into crepe territory as well with cornbread versions loaded down with dusted catfish and crawfish tails. All this creativity has made Beignet one of the top [Kansas City restaurants](https://www.groupon.com/local/kansas-city-mo/restaurants), and it also helped the eatery nab a spot as a finalist for [The Taste of Groupon Awards](https://www.groupon.com/articles/groupon-food-awards).