Cafe Du Monde

500 Port Of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

★★★★★4.5(45,559 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This iconic New Orleans institution has perfected the art of the chicory coffee ritual, where generations of locals and visitors alike gather on the open-air patio to nurse their café au laits alongside beignets dusted with powdered sugar. The unhurried, convivial atmosphere—whether you're catching up with friends or quietly observing the parade of humanity along the Mississippi—feels less like a coffee shop visit and more like stepping into a cherished neighborhood tradition. It's the kind of place where time moves differently, and the coffee tastes better because of the company and history surrounding it.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesTraditional drinksQuick grabFamily friendlyMeetingsOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Adwait Sable
★★★★★a month ago

A tourist trap that's actually worth the hype. The line looks crazy but moves fast, though the take-away line actually took much longer. Once you enter, it just smells like fresh coffee. It's cash only. The beignets are hot, crunchy, and loaded with powdered sugar. You can't go…

Carley
★★★★★2 months ago

(HONEST OPINION) Let’s start with the food, the beignets were warm, chewy, and yummy! I also got orange juice, and it was quite….watery. Their service was……interesting……let’s just say that it’s not the best……maybe it was the server we got……but she wasn’t friendly…at all….at…

Vinay Chawla
★★★★★3 months ago

Depends on the time of day… But this place is mostly crowded, especially during Mardi Gras. Tried “Beignets” for the first time and they were great! Crispy outside, soft inside. Warning “Try not to inhale while taking a bite” :P. Their coffee is strong and pairs well with the…

Nicola McLeod
★★★★★5 months ago

kay, these beignets are delicious, melt in the mouth and very fresh! The chicory coffee is rich and satisfying. My cup was just broken but they gave me a new one. Be prepared for crowds, and note that tables are first-come, first-served. You are probably going to stand in a…

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