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Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand

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800 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116

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(504) 525-4544
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Best

Best coffee (au lait) I've found in the South. Beignets are served hot, doughy and not too sweet. The sweetness cones from the generous powdered sugar. So happy I hit to taste ...

Worst

Everyone, and I repeat everyone must go there the first time they visit New Orleans, but this is only because it is a must, not because of the menu or the service. It is historic...

didn't live up to expectations 1/15/2009

it's very crowded thanks to the historical nature, and the location is good. The staff isn't exactly friendly, but they're really busy and they try to be fast. The coffee is a special chickory flavor you either love or hate, but it's not like regular coffee. The beignets didn't live up to the hype... they get them to you warm, but they're so busy they let them overcook all the time and they get chewy. They also load about 1/2 a box of powdered sugar on every order... more than anyone could ever eat and at a huge waste to the company I'm sure. The hard part with that is you end up wearing the sugar everywhere if there's the remotest bit of wind... after getting through all that and feeling a bit dry if you order water they hand you a glass the size of a large thimble... Pros: good value, fun location and history Cons: average food, no regular coffee, difficult to get seated or get service, impossible for large groups more
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Cafe du Monde is romantic 1/5/2009

Stan Provided by Partner
Sure, people talk about the beignets and coffee, but what they really sell at Cafe du Monde is romance. It is one of the oldest cafes in the city ... more
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Cafe du Monde is romantic 1/5/2009

Stan Provided by Partner
Sure, people talk about the beignets and coffee, but what they really sell at Cafe du Monde is romance. It is one of the oldest cafes in the city ... more
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Negative reviews miss the point 11/16/2007

The handful of negative reviews of the Cafe Du Monde completely miss the point of this New Orleans institution. Because it is open to the street 24 hours a day and VERY high traffic, it will not and cannot be a paragon of cleanliness and speedy, friendly customer service. The situation is too out of control for that to happen. You get a melange of all of New Orleans and everyone that goes there. Humanity is not tidy, and the Cafe reflects the truth of the humans that give it its energy. You can get good service, and you can get bad service, but the cafe au lait and beignets are a constant, as is the opportunity to see the world passing in front of you. Pros: THE place to come see New Orleans without having to stand up. Cons: Pricey local parking. more
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excellent beignets =) 7/27/2007

sheryl Provided by Partner
excellent beignets =) more
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Gotta Go For The Beignets 6/27/2007

This Cafe Du Mode is an outdoor place to grab a quick bite. The beignets are out of this world and honestly, the only reason to stop by - other than to say you've been there. The cafe au lait leaves a lot to be desired as does the waitstaff. The coffee is inconsistent and you're lucky if you have an actual full cup after the waiter ""throws"" it at you. At certain times of the day you can also catch some decent street muscians or have a good conversation with other patrons. Pros: beignets!!! Cons: service more
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The Beignets are to die for. 6/8/2007

CaroldeLuna Provided by Partner
The Beignets are to die for. more
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fun in a cloud of powdered sugar 5/22/2007

I went here three times in a matter of five days during a visit to New Orleans. Each time, I went at a different part of the day. Overall, the food was fantastic-- I had your obligatory beignets as well as their cafe au lait. Their hot chocolate was also very good. Go in the early morning if you want a quieter way to start your day. In the afternoon, the outdoor seating area is a great place to people watch or take a break from your stroll along the riverside street. Deep in the heart of the night, go to see the action and liveliness of New Orleans with other people getting their midnight snack. The service was friendly and quick. This is a must-see (and eat) when you are in the Big Easy! Pros: 24 hours, tasty food, warm drinks Cons: bring something to wipedown your hands, powered sugar is good but messy more
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Great beignets & coffee 4/25/2007

A great place, on weekdays, to have beignets & coffee. However do not expect great or even average service and no ""southern"" hospitality. The first day we went the service was minimal, the next time we went it was nonexistant, even the manager was abrupt & rude. It was not crowded since it was in winter & in the middle of the week. We loved the beignets, but were surprised at the treatment of customers. Pros: great beignets, coffee & atmosphere Cons: terrible to indifferent service, no parking more
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Beignets are Bangin' 3/10/2007

This is definitely a necessary New Orleans experience. My boyfriend and I had cafe au lait and beignets here twice -- once just to use the bathroom -- and both times we were able to get seating quickly and were served promptly. The first time the waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. I saw a huge long line there this morning (Saturday morning around 10), so that's not the time to go! Also, the bathrooms are DISGUSTING and there is powdered sugar EVERYWHERE. As far as that goes, though, it's hard to find a bathroom if you're walking around -- it's better to pay two bucks for some beignets to use a gross bathroom than to pay six or seven bucks for a drink to use a grossish bathroom! Also this place is good for groups and for couples. more
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Food from Thieves 3/5/2007

Well, the beignets were great, but I can't say as much for the staff. I was there with two friends and we enjoyed a great little snack, knowing we HAD to eat at Cafe du Monde while in the Big Easy. My friend left his wallet on the table when we left. We left the cafe, crossed the street and then he realized it was gone...we hadn't been gone for more the three minutes. When we returned, the place was as empty as it was when we left....except the wallet was gone. We pleaded with the staff to ""look in the back room"" saying that we wouldn't ask any questions-still no one came forward. We explained that we didn't care about the money, credit cards, we just needed his military ID back...still no response. Eventually we gave up. No one was there when we left, and no one was there when we came back - except the staff who played dumb the whole time. My friend is in the Coast Guard...a military branch that New Orleans owes a great deal of thanks to...I guess this is how New Orleans shows their appreciation. more
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A bear of a wait, but worth it!! 1/30/2007

This place survived Katrina, and thank God! The beignets are pure heaven. They are messy with their powdered sugar so get plenty of napkins. The coffee is great also; the perfect combo with about three or four beignets. However, the place with exercise your patience because they are always busy and the line to the bathroom should be measured in hours, not minutes. Parking is terrible so expect a walk from wherever you park. Even if you are driving through, you must stop here. It is definitely a destination treat!\r Pros: taste, history, tradition, people-watching Cons: parking, price more
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great beignets 1/3/2007

No one's review can help or hurt this place....very good beignets...average coffee...insufferable wait...but packed 24/7....it's a part of nola history....put up with the wait!!!! more
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Most. Insane. Beignets. Ever. 11/17/2006

I've driven 1700 miles across the southern continental United States just to eat the beignets here. That and I have relatives in Chalmette. But stated purposes of visit aside, this is the mecca of coffee and deep-fried French pastries. For less than $3 you can get a piping hot plate of those fluffy, hollow, powdered-sugar-coated puffs of nirvana and a jet-black cup of some of the finest joe you've ever had. Words cannot describe how perfect this establishment is. The staff is friendly, you could not ask for a better location, and there's always live Jazz playing nearby. It is literally impossible for me to stop anywhere near the state of Louisiana and not stop here. Long live the French Quarter!! Pros: pastry/coffee heaven; where you want to end up if you've lived a good life Cons: your stomach is of finite dimensions more
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yummy 11/9/2006

what can I say but beignets, beignets, beignets. I wished they made them even bigger though, but its cheap, its tasty and it doesn't help your diet, but its goood! more
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Cafe du Monde = Coffee Delight! 8/14/2006

What's not to love about Cafe du Monde? Their beignets are addictive ( I order some while I'm there and some for the road, plus some for whoever asks me for them when they find out I'm going.....)! There's no such thing as too much powdered sugar as far as they're concerned, and I have a tendency to agree. I just make a point not to wear dark colors when I go... haha. But my favorite part is the coffee. I am a self proclaimed coffee expert, and I can tell you that they serve the best cup of chicory coffee in the world. It's a definite must-have for any coffee lover. Thank goodness they sell it, and their beignet mixes, for home also! Don't miss out on the local musicians and street performers that frequent the establishment. They truly add to the experience and the ambience of New Orleans. Pros: Excellent eats for cheap! Cons: Usually crowded.. if you're with a large group, it's best to order from the take-out window and sit on the planter boxes outside. more
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Overrated historical landmark 6/19/2006

Cafe du Monde first of all does not serve donuts, they serve beignets. There IS a difference. Second of all they aren't that good. Sure they taste pretty good but they're too sweet. A few bites of one is more than enough. The coffee and chocolate milk is pretty good. The advantages are they that they cost $1.75 for 3 and that therye open 24 hours. Thats about it. Pros: good location Cons: beignets arent that good more
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Great coffee and the best donuts 8/28/2005

This is a great place to sip coffee, hot or cold, and people watch as they stroll thru the French Quarter. I'm not a big fan of fried dough, but the beniets (donuts covered in powdered sugar) were pretty good. And that's it, they just have coffee, and one kind of donut. Pros: location, indoor/outdoor, music more
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A must do but beware of incredibly rude staff! 7/21/2005

This place is worth at least one visit while you're in New Orleans. The beignets and coffee lived up to their reputation! However, service was the worst I have ever experienced. We waited a full 20 minutes before getting service (after repeatedly asking waitstaff that walked by). When the waitress finally came, she asked who wanted coffee and all 4 of us did. When we started telling her our specific preferences (decaf, with/without milk, etc.), she put up her hands and said very rudely""y'all have been waiting a long time, you should have been more organized with your order!!"" When she brought out the coffee, my friend asked which one was decaf, and she plain out yelled at her ""I will tell you which one is decaf, don't move the glasses around!"". I am not going back there, no matter how good the food was. Pros: great food and coffee, cheap Cons: horrible service, long wait more
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Be a real Tourist! 7/9/2005

It may be there only for the tourists, but it's definitely and must do! Incredible is all I can say! Coffee au lait was delicious and biegnets are out of the world good. My wife was actually upset that there was so much powdered sugar that fell off of them! She was trying to figure out how they could save some of the sugar! Meanwhile, there's no way to eat these without taking a sugar shower! To reiterate don't wear black!! Pros: Food, Coffee, Local Atmosphere more
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