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Cafe Du Monde


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4.5 of 5 stars 200 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#9 of 845 restaurants in New Orleans
  • Cuisines: Café
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 1039 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116-3306
  • Phone:  (504) 581-2914
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3 of 5 stars
carebeast 34 contributions
Austin, TX
Jul 13, 2009

They were busy, but we were ignored by many waiters as we waited for about 30 minutes. It is self seating, so we sat a dirty table as we observed everyone else doing, but we also noticed that everyone else was served before we were. Eventually a waitress asked if we had been served and we said no, so she... more

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4 of 5 stars
ArkieFoodie 18 contributions
Arkansas
Jul 12, 2009

You can't go to New Orleans and not go to Cafe du Monde. Our last visit was on June 20, 2009, a Friday morning around 10:00. We were able to find a table fairly quickly, but had a great deal of difficulty getting someone to take our order. It appeared that others in our section sat even longer than we... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kbryant 27 contributions
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 10, 2009

Okay, it's hot and a little crazy because so many people go here, but it's worth a stop to check out the standards. It's pretty good and cheap. If you are anticipating a cozy atmosphere, lower your standards and just go with it. Recommend. more

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2 of 5 stars
trvlngtchr 3 contributions
columbus, mississippi
Jul 10, 2009

My wife is a native of New Orleans and we travel back frequently for visits. As a non- native I had always thought CDM was the place to be but it is not. As another reveiwer stated it ais a tourist trap. My wifes family NEVER eats a beignet from CDM. They go to Morning Call which is open 24... more

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5 of 5 stars
dcamab 3 contributions
wisconsin
Jul 6, 2009

always consistent, entertaining and very inexpensive more

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4 of 5 stars
DHerrold73 19 contributions
Houston, Texas
Jul 5, 2009

We stopped by Cafe Du Monde with my family for some quick beignets. We found a quick table (you seat yourself) and had to wait for 5 minutes for a waittress to serve us, but got our beignets fairly quickly and they were excellent and messy (as they should be). The scenery and atmosphere is good - you watch people... more

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3 of 5 stars
violapreacher 3 contributions
Viola
Jul 4, 2009

After hearing all the greatness of Du Monde we walked from Canal St. to check it out needed the great powdered bakeries I had desired only to be hohummed. Wait staff slowww. Coffee cold, and dont ask for a refill. You feel rushed to hurry and get out. Sorry but will go elsewhere next time. more

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5 of 5 stars
vagabond1982 2 contributions
everywhere
Jun 26, 2009

A great place to enjoy New Orleans culture and have a treat that originated there! You will not be disappointed. more

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5 of 5 stars
tachyonbb 16 contributions
Omaha
Jun 26, 2009

Don't wear black, but do go to Cafe Du Monde. This is like going home for me as my first visit was over 40 years ago. Walk the vieux carre, stop for beignets and their half chickory half milk "cafe au lait" sit back and enjoy. Doughboys from WWI and GI's from WW2 sat at the same table you are... more

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3 of 5 stars
shortysboyKansas 13 contributions
Kansas
Jun 25, 2009

It's very hard for a place as legendary as Cafe Du Mond to live up to its reputation and, depending on your luck, this place may or may not but you should still go. The beignets are cheap and you'll walk off the calories, I think it's best in the dark; either early or late. more

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Cafe Du Monde Address

1039 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116-3306
Tel: (504) 581-2914
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.