Stuph'D is a family-operated restaurant built around the idea of stuffed beignets, both sweet and savory. Founded by Duana Lawrence, who started out on Canal St.; the restaurant has redefined what beignets can be, proving they’re not just a simple, french pastry but also a vessel for everything from seafood, cheesesteaks, chicken to indulgent desserts. No one in Lawrence’s family ever expected her to go into the restaurant business—she had no formal experience—but she had an intuitive understanding of New Orleans cuisine and the inspiring confidence to experiment with it.

Lawrence opened Stuph'D in 2016 with the help of her cousin, Jeffery Coleman Sr., starting in the back of Legends bar in Mid-City, before relocating to Gentilly a year later. In 2020, during the pandemic, she found her current home in the Bywater. As the restaurant grew, it became a true family affair. Lawrence’s daughter, Dionne Lewis, plays a key role both in the kitchen and behind the scenes. The walls of the restaurant are adorned with artwork from Lawrence’s aunt, Sheila Bankston (@eyezartwork), while Lawrence’s mother, Ellen Williams, oversees the front of the house, often going above and beyond to ensure every guest feels at home.

From its humble beginnings to its beloved presence in the Bywater, Stuph'D has always been a labor of love—both a family and community-driven spot where food, creativity, and tradition come together