800 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It] (504) 581-2914 Fax: (504) 587-0847
Neighborhood: French Quarter Free Parking: No Handicapped Accessible: No/Unknown
Restaurant Information
Cuisine Type/s: Coffee Shops Attire: Casual Open For: Breakfast, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Description:
Since 1862 this has been the original French Market coffee stand serving cafe au lait and beignets. A New Orleans landmark, located directly across from Jackson Square and the Pontalba apartments, Cafe du Monde offers the original beignet, the state doughnut of Louisiana. Coffee and chicory is a New Orleans favorite, served mixed half and half with hot milk as cafe au lait.Other locations at the Riverwalk, New Orleans Centre, Oakwood Mall, Lakeside Mall and Esplanade Mall. Mail order available toll free at (800) 772- 2927.
