Overview

A New Orleans institution since 1862, Café du Monde is famous for its beignets—square French-style doughnuts lavishly covered with powdered sugar—and its dark-roasted coffee with chicory. Located in the French Market, this open-air café operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, closing only on Christmas Day and during the occasional hurricane. Tourists and locals alike line up at all hours for the simple menu that has remained largely unchanged for over 150 years, making it one of the most iconic food destinations in the city.