Cafe Du Monde

This is my absolute favorite part of New Orleans. The beignets are amazing. Hot and messy! Don't expect to leave this place clean. The place is a mess and the servers are a little crazy, but its right in the middle of the french quarter and has nonstop business. What do you expect? Its all part of the french quarter atmosphere. I believe the servers are not to all technicalities employees. I think its like they buy the beignets and you pay them so they run mostly on tips. This might explain their lack of care for the area. If you have never had the Cafe Du Monde experience and you are in the area, you would definately be missing out not trying it. It ecapsulates New Orleans.

Good treats but dirty and smelly. Read on if you want details... I stumbled upon Cafe Du Monde as I was in town for work. There was a musical group playing outside on the patio and I thought it would be a good idea to relax my tourism weary feet, and have a cup of coffee before I headed back to my hotel for the night. I walked on the patio where many fellow tourists were seated near the performers. Only a few moments after I sat down, a server approached me and got me acquainted with the short menu. He was very pleasant to me and recommended the beignets. I ordered a frozen coffee and an order of beignets since, according to him, that is what they are famous for. As I waited for my order, I began to really notice my surrondings. I realized that the floor was covered in napkins, straw wrappers and powdered sugar. I thought maybe the place was in such a disaray because they were obviously a busy establishment but then I noticed all of the other servers who were just sitting around having a smoke break on the back side of the patio, others checking their text messages and others seated right there on the patio amongst us customers just hanging out. I am not a restaurant manager or anything but it seems to me that anyone who is on the clock should be working and there was plenty of work to be doing i.e. sweeping, wiping down tables and chairs. And then I noticed the smell of sewage. Mind you, it was not a strong odor but unappetizing nonetheless. My server came back with my frozen cafe au lait and my beignets and I was delighted to find out that my total was not bad, I think it was about $6.35. The coffee was delicious and the beignets were heavenly. I sat for a little while and finished my treats. My server did come to check up on me again which was nice. I think that this cafe has so much potential but because it is so dirty and the staff appears lazy, it may scare away customers. I must say however, that I do have a new favorite New Orleans dessert though...beignets!

It is a local favorite and now i see why everyone goes there.

Every person was or in New Orleans will tell you don't miss going to Cafe Du Monde. Order Cafe au lait and beignets. You won't miss it when you stroll around the french market. Two thing you need to be aware of: - Bring cash, credit cards are not accepted. - Don't wear dark color clothes... you will be topped with mountains of powder sugar

The beignets were amazing, and were far superior to the everyday American doughnuts. The fresh squeezed orange juice was also great. Everything was very reasonably price, especially the orange juice.

I flew from San Francisco to New Orleans for my birthday. My friend, who is from Louisiana, insisted that I experience Cafe Du Monde. He didn't tell me why, so I went along with the tourist program. My my my, what an absolute treasure! At first I didn't know what to make of the beignets (you know Californians stay away from fried anything and sugar!!). Well, let me tell you, I was totally hooked after taking the first bite! Then to top it off, the cafe au lait was fabulous! A perfect combination I must say. It is definitely a must do-it-again soon thing to do!

I you are wearing black while at Cafe Du Mond then make sure you have a lot of napkins because you will want to get powdered sugar all over yourself after the first bite. They are incredible and I love eating every time I im the area. A cheap and easy breakfast.

I go here every day of every trip. The coffee is great and the Beniets (sp?) are yummy. Even if you are just getting the coffee it is always fun to watch young kids take their first bite into the beniets without knowing they should shake off the powder sugar before hand. It is just really relaxed and usually there is a street musician nearby that makes the experiance that much more authentic of the cities history.

Famous New Orleans hangout. The pluses: + delicious beignets and coffee. (Beignets are a French donut thingy.) + Good corner location for people watching + Inexpensive The minuses: - Menu is very limited. It's basically beignets and coffee or soda. - Service is kind of confusing. It seems like it should be be counter service, but it's not. You have to sit down and wait for a waitress to take your order. Then she brings you your beignets and you pay her then. Overall a very nice experience and I would go back.

There was not anything I did not like about the place. It was Great!! Especially on a rainy day. The coffee is great, and the atmosphere is wonderful. The benet's (or however it is spelled) are awesome. I go there everytime I am in Nawlins.