Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, LA
When going to New Orleans, especially if you have never been there, you must visit Cafe Du Monde. I hadn’t been in years, but recently had the pleasure of going. It brought back many memories from when I was younger as I indulged in their infamous beignets.
Cafe Du Monde was first established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The first and main one can be found in the French Quarter at 800 Decatur Street. There are also 8 other Cafe Du Monde is located around New Orleans, but you should go to the original one if it is your first time! The original is also open 24 hours a day and is only closed on Christmas, so there is no excuse on missing out.
Cafe Du Monde is known for their coffee and beignets. Beignets are fried dough covered with powered sugar. They come in orders of 3 and are $2.50 per order. The coffee with chicory is served Au Lait which is mixed half and half with hot milk. Although this is what they are known for, you can get coffee the way you would like, including decaffeinated.
There is typically a long line that goes down the block to get into the main location. The line moves relatively quickly. When you walk in you may have someone find you a seat or you may be stuck looking for a table. Once you find a seat it may be some time before someone comes and cleans it off and takes your order.
Don’t forget to bring cash. As soon as they bring you your order, you must pay. If you don’t want to dine in you can get on the take out line. You can also buy the mix and coffee from there. Across the street is the Cafe Du Monde company store. They have beignet mix, different kinds of Cafe Du Monde coffee, t-shirts, magnets, and so much more. Cafe Du Monde is a staple in New Orleans. It is a must go when visiting. You won’t regret it.
Have you ever been to Cafe Du Monde? How was your experience?
Crysta @ WellWornSuitcase
Yum! Those beignets look to die for! Thanks for the great tips!
Holly Dayz
They are really good. I enjoyed them.
LaQuisha Hall
Never been here. Great review! The food look yummy! 🙂
Holly Dayz
I hope you get there one day soon. They are so good.
Tara aka The Young Mommy
I’m going to New Orleans for my 30th birthday this year and Café Du Monde has been on my list of places to go!
Holly Dayz
That is exactly what I did for mine too! Great minds think alike. Happy early dirty 30!
Kiwi
I’ve actually been here the last time I went to N.O.! I am going again for Essence fest next month so guess who is getting a beignet??! ME!
Holly Dayz
Awesome. I know you will have so much fun! They are so good. I bought some mix to make at home.
Tamiko
I love New Orleans but have never been here. Everytime I go there my plan is to make it there. Definitely will stop by on my next trip.
Holly Dayz
It is a great city with lots of yummy food. I hope you get there next time.
patricemfoster
I have a friend just moved outside of new Orlean will be visited later in the year will try the Cafe Du Monde sound interesting food and atmosphere.
Holly Dayz
Oh nice, then you must go. It is a kool atmosphere.
Tanay
Yum! I’ve never been to NOLA which is a shame because I have family in Louisiana. The food looks good though!
Holly Dayz
I hope you get there soon.
Stacie
Those Beginets look good. I’ve never had one, but I bet they are tatsy.
Holly Dayz
They are so good. I bought the mix so I could make it at home.
Michellette "MimiCuteLips" Green
This is so on my list of things I must do. I’ve yet to get to New Orleans but I’m going I promise I am. I love everything about N.O.
Holly Dayz
New Orleans is a great city. I hope you do get there soon. I would love to hear about your experience.
Carin Kilby Clark
I loved my experience with Cafe Du Monde when I was in New Orleans! There’s very little that I enjoy more than food, and those beignets were so on point! I need to get back there – it’s been far too long since I’ve had that goodness.
Holly Dayz
They are on point. I wish I had some right now without having to actually make them myself lol.
Kerri Estella
I have a shameful secret. Last time I went to NOLA, I did not even make it to Cafe Du Monde. Please don’t judge me, Holly!
Holly Dayz
No judging lol. Next time you go bee line there!
Vashti@veepeejay.com
I’ll be making my first trip to NOLA this year so I’ll definitely be checking out Cafe Du Monde. I have heard great things about it and the food looks so yummy.
Holly Dayz
Excited for you! I know you will have fun and enjoy Cafe Du Monde.
fashionplatekcL
I went here before and I loved their beginets! I think the key is to not wear black while eating them, Trust me I know!
Holly Dayz
I think that is a great tip! All that powdered sugar on black clothes isn’t fun.
Christine @MomsNCharge
Wait…you’re about to make me fly to NO for the first time just for them fried donuts! OMG they look divine. I wonder if I can order them online…
Holly Dayz
Hey, that isn’t a bad reason to go lol. They are amazing! I am sure you can order the mix.
Tia
Cafe DuMonde is a must have every time I am in NOLA. I am returning for my BFFs Bachelorette Party and I cannot wait to indulge again.
Holly Dayz
Congrats to her! Indulge away.
lifebites11
It’s the only place that I must have to visit every time I’m in the city. The fight for tables/service are sometimes annoying, but it’s always worth it!
Holly Dayz
Yea, that can be a bit annoying, but it really is worth it. Cafe Du Monde is a staple despite those trying to be like them.