This is a large, bustling café that moves a lot of volume in beignets, café au lait, and people. The beignets lived up to the expectation. They were warm, light, and just the right amount of sweet. Unfortunately, I inadvertently did something first that was to ruin my experience. I used the restroom. The three of us had to urgently... More

The beneits are fried to a krispy golden perfection coated in SUGAR!!!! You put your mouth on a fresh one and it just melt in ya mouth! Im telling ya, next time ya go to New Orleans and you need something cheap for breakfast or lunch this is the place to go! Make sure to reserve some time though because... More

To be honest, its a bit too hyped but nevertheless its a must try!! The cafe au lait and beignet are perfect together and the beignet are sweet and creamy without being too oily. I went to the one inside the Riverwalk Market building where uou can have your beignet and coffee bu the river. And there is this old... More

Loved the beignets here, so very good! It is a very busy place all the time, so we either had to go up to the take out window and order, or wait a while for someone to come around and take our order. During the day there was a 2-man tuba and trombone band playing, which was very entertaining! Don't... More

How can you rate a "One of a Kind" place ??...Everyone goes for the beignets, obviously, and they are GOOD!!!.. The café au lait & chicory is tolerable, not great. You don't go here for breakfast; you go here to say you were there !!!

The menu is small but the whole point is cafe au lait and beignets. Which the beignets were great just be prepared for the sugar high from the powdered sugar and a much needed nap after the sugar crash!!

We stopped for a coffee and beignet snack one afternoon while walking around the Quarter. How can you go to NOLA and not stop? The beignets we got were well cooked, light and airy. The two of us shared one plate of three, just about the right amount. I ordered an iced coffee, but they had to substitute a different... More

If you go no other place in New Orleans you should always at least go to the Cafe du Monde for beignets and coffee. The hot French donuts are smothered with confectioner's sugar and the coffee is black and strong. It's open twenty-four hours a day and always hopping. Be sure to walk around to the side to watch them... More

Remember when you would go to an amusement park or a carnival and you would get a funnel cake? The soft, pillowy sections were my favorite. The beignets at Cafe du Monde tasted similar to that part of the funnel cake, but without the soft airiness or the crisp. I'm not sure how long those beignets hung out before reaching... More