Cafe Du Monde

Since 1862, this is the original French Market coffee stand.
Serving cafe au lait and beignets 24 hours daily (on Decatur St., other shops open ca. 8 a.m.).
Taste the original beignet, Louisiana state donut, coffee with chicory and half hot milk...cafe au lait!

Beignet (BEN-yay)
Oh, yay! Creole pastries carrés (square, like the Vieux Carré), fried to crusty perfection and generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. Got café au lait?
Tip: wear light colors to camouflage the powdered sugar.

Locations:
French Market, 800 Decatur Street. Open 24 hours a day, closed 6pm December 24, opens 6am December 26
Riverwalk Marketplace, One Poydras. Open Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-7pm
and others.