Having just spent the past 6 days in New Orleans I have lots of food stories to tell. Although I was there for a convention I was able to squeeze in some really good dining experiences.
My first night there I made my way through the French Quarter to Cafe Du
Monde, for their well known
beignets and chicory coffee. Boy, am I glad I did. The
beignets and coffee were delicious. Needless to say I went back several times before the end of my trip.
Beignets are French pastries of deep fried dough served with mounds of powdered sugar on top. If that isn't enough to temp you the cafe
au lait will. At Cafe Du
Monde chicory is added to the coffee to lessen some of the bitter taste. The combination adds a slight chocolate flavor to every cup. You can get your coffee served black or with 1/2 milk (
au lait).
Cafe Du
Monde is open 24 hours and there always seems to be a crowd both inside and out. I can't say I wonder why. This is
definitely a must stop if you're ever in New Orleans.
Cafe Du Monde
800 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA, 70116
Phone: (504) 525-4544
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