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L G.

07/13/2019

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Food
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Delicious pastries! It was as lovely as I remembered

Rebecca K.

01/30/2016

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Amazing place to visit. The atmosphere is unbeatable and so are the warm beignets and cafe au lait. Parking can be difficult to find.

cfb25661

05/02/2012

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People who have given this a b...

People who have given this a bad review know nothing of New Orleans. Cafe DuMonde has been around since 1862. Sure there are pigeons--It is an open air cafe. Staff is wonderful with the quantity of people they serve. Yes, it only serves Beignets and Coffee. Get a life people if you knew anything about NOLA that is the only thing it has served since the 1800's and no, I do not live in New Orleans. I am a well-read West Virginian who travels.

brandonutahman

12/13/2011

Overall
Coffee

I was told they had good food. We got coffee ,supposedly there best and most popular. The coffee tasted burnt like Yuban. Pigeons were everywhere on tables, floor , and the rafters . Very unhealthy

Scott M.

08/08/2011

Overall
Neither absolutely fabulous nor terrible

The beignets are really good. The service- not so much. It takes a while to get served because it's always crowded. Didn't know this going in, but they only serve beignets- no other food. Some in our party we're really hungry and disappointed. They ended up leaving to go somewhere else. The rest of us enjoyed them when we finally got them. It's definitely worth stopping by while in town.

LL
Leah L.

10/11/2010

Overall
Chickory surprise

You gotta do it. First, it's tradition. Second, it's really good! The key to Cafe du Monde is eating the beignets immediately. Get them to go, so they're served in a bag, and then open said bag right away and eat them on the spot. Watch yourself -- they are extremely hot. There's nothing like the sight of opening that bag and seeing a mountain of white sugar powder hiding the little golden pillows. Dare you to eat just one.



Also awesome is the coffee. The slightly burnt taste of the chickory is really pleasing with the sweet of the beignets. Cafe au lait iced is the way to go.

flaljee

12/21/2009

Overall
Cafe Du Monde is in perhaps th...

Cafe Du Monde is in perhaps the best part of New Orleans. A few blocks away from the party strip of Bourbon Street which tends to get smelly and crowded, Cafe Du Monde is a great open air cafe with some of the best beignets you can ask for. The coffee is pretty good as well. Overall, a great experience for a reasonable price. Tables are a bit messy so know before you go that this is no 5 star cafe. Also, due to its popularity, Cafe Du Monde is a little crowded and table space is hard to get sometimes.

spo2009

02/05/2009

Overall
Overrated

Cafe DuMonde coasts on its reputation. Our 2/1/2009 noon day visit found the "restaurant" dirty, unkempt and overcrowded.. The table, just cleaned by the bus boy, was still sticky; the smell of garbage from nearby containers wafted over the place. Left without ordering.

mom2wnr

02/01/2009

Overall
Greatness

When visiting New Orleans, you must stop into Cafe DuMonde. The coffee and beignets are out of this world. Seating can be cramped at times. So, if you'd rather not mess with it, get your order to go and find some place in the beautiful French Quarter to sit and enjoy. Word of advice: When you go to take a bite of your beignet, hold your breath. Don't breathe in because you'll choke on all the powdered sugar and don't breathe out because you'll cover whoever is there with you in powdered sugar. No matter what happens, savor the flavor and enjoy!

chrisjman

11/21/2007

Overall
a must when visiting Nawlins

No matter how many times we have been to N.O., we always make a visit here for a tasty, hot beignet and great coffee

Details

Phone: (504) 525-4544

Address: 800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Website: http://www.cafedumonde.com

More Info

General Info
Since 1862, serving Hot Beignets and Cafe Au Lait in New Orleans Historic French Market, at the down river corner of Jackson SquareSince 1862, serving Hot Beignets and Cafe Au Lait in New Orleans Historic French Market, at the down river corner of Jackson Square
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Extra Phones

Phone: (504) 581-2914

Phone: (504) 587-0833

Phone: (504) 587-0831

Fax: (504) 587-0847

TollFree: (800) 772-2927

Payment method
check, discover, amex, all major credit cards
Price Range
$
Location
French Market
Neighborhoods
French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter
Categories
Other Information

Cuisines: Coffee House, Cafeterias, Dessert, Ice Cream, Bakeries

Wi-Fi: No

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Parking: Street

Bike Parking: Yes

Good For Groups: Yes

Outdoor Seating: Yes

Price Range : Below Average

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