Beignets, a French variant of the humble donut, are available in the US only in New Orleans, and only from a very few outlets even here; they're unique and don't really bear comparison to "regular" donuts. They MUST be consumed very shortly after they are produced ~ otherwise, they assume the density and texture of hockey pucks. This infinitesimal shelf life dictates that beignets are available only on-the-spot where they are produced.

Krispy Kreme opened a couple of stores here a few years ago. One ~ located in the French Quarter less than a block from beignet vendor Cafe du Monde ~ quickly went out of business, but several suburban KK outlets continue to thrive. I like the KK "original glazed" when purchased immediately off the automated assembly line. Their various other flavors do not seem particularly special to me, and I never buy them when packaged for sale at supermarkets, etc.