(504) 581-2914
800 Decatur St
(St Ann Street)
New Orleans,
LA
70116
29.9576
-90.0619
Neighborhoods: French Quarter, French Quarter - CBD
Hours:
Daily 24 hours
Price:
$
Parking:
Street
Cafe du Monde
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Cafe du Monde
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Since 1862, this venerable French Quarter favorite is a perfect spot to watch the world go by at any time of day or night. White-jacketed servers gingerly navigate between crowded tables inside and on the patio, and street musicians often set up nearby. Beignets (fried, rectangle-shaped doughnuts covered in confectioner's sugar) and dark-roasted cafe au laits are the staples here. Also available are fresh-squeezed orange juice, regular and chocolate milk, hot chocolate and soft drinks.
11/18/09
Lives up to the hype
by xnykr at Citysearch
Great beignets, a must try if you're in the area!
- Pros: Food, prices
- Cons: long lines
10/29/09
Have a coffee and beignet but please don't wait in line
by PDXGIRL at Citysearch
Stop here and yes have a coffee and beignet b/c of the tradition. Do not go on Sunday morning! You will wait in line and be disappointed, not worth the wait but worth going there when a table is readily available to sit down and experience history, Kind of. Such an important part of New Orleans history; although it feels like China Town since all the servers were Chinese, kind of took away from the experience.. If you expect to feel like you are sitting in a Cafe in Paris, or even old New Orleans, don't go.
- Pros: fast service
- Cons: atmosphere is not what I expected
05/18/09
It was like midtown Shanghai
by Foodietoo at Citysearch
We wanted an iced coffee. I was leary, as it looks like it caters to people from Bucksnort Iowa, and I was right. We were over-charged, and couldn't argue the point because the staff were all Chinese, and didn't understand what I was trying to say. I left frustrated after paying $10.00 for two iced coffees and a pastry.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Tourist trap with no redeeming qualities
The Details on Cafe du Monde
Know Before You Go:
It's cash-only here.
Category:
Breakfast, Diners, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Cash, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Outdoor Dining
General Info:
Open 24 Hours
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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