Cafe Du Monde

New Orleans, LA · Cafe

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in New Orleans
#318
of 1577 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
Cafe Du Monde, 800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone
(504) 525-4544
Website
www.cafedumonde.com/locations
Status
Closes soon · 12 AM · Opens 7:15 AM Sat

Cafe Du Monde is a restaurant located in New Orleans, LA. It is one of 1,577 restaurants listed in New Orleans. Its 4.5-star rating is above the New Orleans city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cafe Du Monde

The Original French Market Coffee Stand established in 1862. Serving Cafe Au Lait and Beignets 24 hours a day, closed only Christmas Day. Our unique blend of Coffee and Chicory and our Beignet Mix is available through the mail or at your grocery... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–
Saturday7 AM–
Sunday7 AM–11 PM
Monday7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday7 AM–11 PM
Thursday7 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Rajeev Jha · Mar 2026

A visit to Café du Monde is more than just a coffee stop — it’s an experience that captures the true spirit of New Orleans. From the moment you approach the open-air café, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm beignets fills the air, instantly drawing you in. It’s lively, energetic, and full of character — just like the city itself. What makes Café du Monde truly special is its simplicity done perfectly. Their famous beignets, served hot and generously covered in powdered sugar, are absolutely irresistible. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they practically melt in your mouth. Pair them with their signature café au lait — a rich blend of coffee and chicory with steamed milk — and you have a combination that’s hard to beat. Every bite and sip feels comforting and indulgen

★★★★★ 5.0 Sherry Jankowsky · Mar 2026

Well, I have to say this was such a fun place to visit. I know other people are very critical saying it’s not what they expected or the service was rushed. Come on people the place is busy as can be. They will be lucky to find a seat. There’s powdered sugar everywhere - it’s loud . It’s confusing. It’s expensive and it’s fried dough. Our waiter was lovely and the experience was worth it. The beignets were hot. They were delicious. They were covered in mounds of powdered sugar. The coffee was creamy and wonderful and hot. The view was incredible watching all of the people, the tourist, the locals. It was an amazing experience take it for what it’s worth. try to find a seat. Try to take a breath and enjoy the moment. And yes, make sure you get the powder sugar down the front of your shir

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Amber Lee · Feb 2026

A relic of classic NOLA, Cafe Du Monde is seen as a landmark along the French Quarter but ultimately feels more like a tourist trap than anything. The cafe itself is visually striking, like a French cafe was picked up and dropped into the city. The green awnings and open seating feel like a breath of fresh air. The issues arise once you step out of that idealistic view though. Unless you’re willing to wait to be seated, this may not be the place for you. The line is disjointed and full of garbage from the wind picking up leftover beignet bags and napkins. The line is also pretty long and takes a bit of time to move through. While you wait there’s a plethora of live music going around though so that helps keep your mind off the time. We waited about 40-45 minutes for our chance to order an

★★★★★ 5.0 o f · Feb 2026

I enjoyed the experience, Cafe Du Monde is a total tourist trap but we will all go there lol. There's no need for all that sugar lol waste. There probably will be a line outside but it goes pretty fast. I tried there beignets and a latte it was warm and tasty. Lorettas beignets are better 😉. The servers were friendly and orders came out in no time.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Tom Sachdeva · Dec 2025

Cafe du Monde – Honest Review With the iconic reputation that precedes Cafe du Monde, especially its more than 100-year legacy, we arrived expecting to be truly impressed by the famous beignets everyone raves about. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of the hype. The beignets tasted like simple fried dough topped with powdered sugar. In all honesty, we have had better doughnuts at Tim Hortons back home in Canada. The coffee with chicory was enjoyable enough — creamy, but mainly because of the added cream. The service left something to be desired. The waiter was noticeably cocky; when the bill came to about $15 and I handed him a $20, he remarked, “Thank you, this is my tip.” I chose to ignore it, but it certainly did not elevate the experience. Now, the parts that did live up to e

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Beer ✓ Cocktails

Services

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