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Cafe du Monde

800 Decatur St · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

Cafe du Monde has served beignets and chicory coffee from the same spot on the edge of the French Quarter since 1862. The open-air cafe operates around the clock except on Christmas Day, and orders still arrive the same way they always have: three beignets buried in powdered sugar with a cafe au lait. Expect a line and plenty of outdoor seating even late at night.

  • #beignets
  • #coffee
  • #french quarter
  • #24 hours
  • #local institution

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

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