Beignets are delightful fried-dough pastries dusted with powdered sugar. They are basically donuts, but a bit more chewy and refined. Sure this is a tourist trap, but it's still a nice place to visit day or night for coffee and a treat.
Since 1862 this has been the original French Market coffee stand serving cafe au lait and beignets. A New Orleans landmark, located directly across from Jackson Square and the Pontalba apartments, Cafe du Monde offers the original beignet, the state doughnut of Louisiana. Coffee and chicory is a New Orleans favorite, served mixed half and half with hot milk as cafe au lait.Other locations at ...
Since 1862 this has been the original French Market coffee stand serving cafe au lait and beignets. A New Orleans landmark, located directly across from Jackson Square and the Pontalba apartments, Cafe du Monde offers the original beignet, the state doughnut of Louisiana. Coffee and chicory is a New Orleans favorite, served mixed half and half with hot milk as cafe au lait.Other locations at the Riverwalk, New Orleans Centre, Oakwood Mall, Lakeside Mall and Esplanade Mall. Mail order available toll free at (800) 772- 2927.