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    Cafe Du Monde

    4.3 (294 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Loud
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brianna L.

    Beignets = Happy. Any time I am in Louisiana I have to have a beignet. Typically I'll stick to the popular tourist spots in and around the French Quarter. But if you want the same deliciousness with less noise and crowds, take a little drive as this location is perfect. It was very clean. The staff was eager and pleasant. As for the food and drink, of course the beignet was A1 & the frozen coffee tasted like a tiramisu. Definitely worth the short drive outside of NOLA. Plus they have a drive thru and plenty of parking.

    Reia B.

    Love visiting this Cafe Du Monde when in the mood or some chicory coffee, well and beignets too lol. I love that this location is away from all the hussle and bussle of the French Quarter. It is usually nice and quiet, especially since I usually visit close to their closing time at 11pm. It is a great place to gather to catch up with friends and family, or to sit and ponder life. They also have the convenience of a drive-thru, so you can come through, grab you goods and go. The staff is always welcoming and friendly, fixing my cafe au lait with mostly chicory and a little milk. If you are in Metairie, just know you can get your beignets there too!

    Beignets and frozen cafe au lait.  Need I say more???
    Damien J.

    Cafe Du Monde truly has a special place in my heart since I'm a Louisiana native. Beignets are desserts you can't live without. Fresh with powdered sugar along with cafe au lait. No complaints here at all. After Sophia and I ate lunch, Sophia and I stopped here to cap off the afternoon. Let's find out how everything went. The staff greeted the two of us when we walked in. It wasn't fully packed with customers which was fine for both of us. Staff was pretty busy and the decor was spotless all around. Always wonderful to see Cafe Du Monde keep it cool for everyone. And as you guessed, we both ordered beignets and small frozen cafe au laits. And, just like many, many visits before, we left happy. Nothing is more satisfying than enjoying well made desserts to cap off the afternoon. There you have it. Cafe Du Monde knocked it out of the park. Keep up the great work :)

    Beignets
    Rae Lynne K.

    No matter where I go to try beignets I always end up back at cafe du monde. So light and fluffy, cooked to perfection, soft on the outside, slightly crisp on the edges, with plenty of powdered sugar. I can't eat all 3 in one sitting! I also love the cafe au lait.

    Marcia S.

    Of course you can't leave New Orleans without a stop at Cafe Du Monde. Known for the coffee and the beignets. Now granted there are plenty great beignet spot but this is just a well know one you have the to visit. This location has a drive thru and yes it gets packed. The parking space is small so if you choose to go inside you will have to park at one of the businesses next door. This is a touristy spot so they offer coffee and the beignet mix to take home. The are very fluffy not to sweet and sipping it with some smooth nicely roasted coffee always hit the spot.

    Joanna S.

    Not the best beignets I've had, but they were decent.. Quick service, but honestly overhyped. The beignets were just okay, not amazing like everyone says. The coffee was good, though, probably the best part of the visit lol

    Cafe Au Lait with Beignets
    Holli A.

    I had to go to Cafe Du Monde to try their World Famous Beignets. You order, cafeteria style. You have a choice of beverages. The beignets are 3 per order. The staff were helpful and suggested I tried their coffee with chicory. Be prepared for a bath of powder sugar, once you bite into the warm pillowy bread...amazing. It's an experience you can't miss

    Crystal B.

    We had relatives visiting from San Jose, CA for the Saints and Raiders game and they've always heard of the beignets in NOLA but never had an opportunity to try them until recent. We got four orders of the beignets (3 come in one order...all were soft, sweet and pillowy). The cashier let us sample the frozen coffee which was fantastic. A little on the pricey side but it was delish so everyone ordered one. The service was great and the staff were super friendly. So, we ended up making a few trips back because they were that addictive to them and cheaper than getting them at the airport. The seating area was filled with patrons and seemed to be very inviting for customers to chat it up...cuz it was loud in there. Anyway, you can't go wrong with a Cafe Du Monde beignet!

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    Christine G.

    Of course, we had to stop by Cafe Du Monde to try their famous beignets and coffee. The line was long since there was an event in the city for the whole weekend, but the service was quick. Several tables were also available, so people could hang out if they wanted to. I ordered the Beignets (3 pcs) and Cafe Mocha. The beignets were so good. They were thick and fluffy; they tasted fresh. I love watching how they make the beignets. The Cafe Mocha was great, too. It was not too sweet and tasted a bit strong and chocolatey, which I liked. Overall, Cafe Du Monde is a must-stop in New Orleans. We visited several times because we loved their beignets and coffee. I even bought a can of Coffee and Chicory, and French Roast Coffee to enjoy back home.

    Stephen R.

    Came by for an evening order of beignets and iced cafe au lait. Even an hour before they close the beignets were hot and iced coffee was good. The drive thru staff was very friendly. It was already dark and the April weather was nice. If we were not in a hurry, I would have eaten them in the outside dining area.

    Coffee au lait & beignets!
    Pamela D.

    Always Fun! Definitely a must visit! It's so historic you need to get there. Delicious coffee au lait and beignets, wonderful festive atmosphere, pleasant prompt staff. We stop in every NOLA visit and will continue to do so!! Maybe see you there!

    Rob J.

    Recommend: Unfortunately, there 'isn't' anything here to... 'recommend'. It's a simple, air conditioned, coffee shop with uninviting, lacking-customer involvement, bland, decor and hard seating. [**Cautionary note**: The sidewalk was heavily damaged, cracked, and steeply angled creating a challenge to walk on due to it's slant and unevenly broken slabs. My handicapped party member had to be hand-held to traverse it safely from the handicap parking spot! Someone will get hurt here in a matter of time so I hope Management addresses this.] There is a lot of hype here - for this place. However, I can't say this place was mesmerizing, fantastical or anything other than a historically appreciative, coffee shop that serves delicious Beignets. What are they? Basically, tasty miniature versions of Funnel Cakes if you were... laiden with powdered sugar. Diabetics; please be careful. A simple cafe, historical to the NOLA area but nothing unique, quasi-entertaining or remarkably impressive to say 'please go here' if visiting the New Orleans area. The customer service was almost non existent aside from ordering and as you have to take your trays to a little drop off window when done. Again, no customer service interaction. The coffee is nothing to write home about in addition, and sadly, that's it. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing bad per se here, but very, very overhyped and I digress, it's better to be honest and truthful here. If a blind person walked in here, they'd no better no this place than any other of the 1K coffee shops that might sell hot dough as a side dish. I wonder, truly if other locations are better presented, maybe, and I hope so. This location was lackluster to my entire party of 6 who visited this place on a Monday afternoon from out of state. You decide!

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    Judy R.

    Yay, I finally got to visit Cafe Du Monde on our way to Yellowstone. I ordered a small coffee that was black and very hot. I wanted to see how coffee with Chickory tasted! Yum! I also bought a bag of 3 beignets that were covered in powdered sugar. I was covered in the sugar and so was the floor. They were out of this world! I got an extra order to take with us along with souvenirs, a plate, a few cups and the cutest expresso mini cup. This stop certainly made my day!

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    Great beignets and coffee. Just as good as French Quarter but without the crowds and line.

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