Cafe Du Monde

Visited this place back in December! Located in the Riverwalk outlets, this was super accessible from the Hilton hotel next door. Line moved pretty fast and my group ordered sooooo many beignets. Not too sweet and paired with the hot chocolate was HEAVEN. One tip for people getting beignets, when you eat them, try not to breathe from your nose, unless you want a huge mess haha.

This is the second beignets restaurant I've been to since I've been in New Orleans. The original one we went to was in the French Quarter so I wanted to check out the mall version. The prices are slightly different, probably since it's in the mall, but for 3 beignets it was $5.45. But I could pay on a credit card in the French Quarter. You could get the exact same order for $3.24! Incredibly cheap!! The coffee was very dark and actually upset my stomach, but I have a weak stomach and favor mild coffee.The beignets themselves were simply delicious and hot and had mountains of powdered sugar on them! I was really excited to eat them, especially since I don't like powdered sugar, but on a beignet - it's just perfect!!

Date of visit: December 20, 2024I get that some folks find the beignets at Cafe du Monde, or just beignets in general to be overhyped, but it's hard to argue that they do not taste good, because they definitely do. This location--tucked into the Riverwalk Outlets--is unassuming, but we appreciated the location as it was close to our hotel and was accessible without even having to go outside. Staff were friendly and the line moved quickly--they even bus the tables for you so you don't have to try and avoid getting powdered sugar all over you while navigating to a trash can!

We already hit the original stand (the experience was kinda "meh" as it was underwhelming) so I really didn't have an interest in trying another spot. Big Bro and I walked through the mall and he said the smell from this bakery kept haunting him and insisted to make a stop just to get it out of his system. Much smaller than the original (it's in the mall, after all) and not crowded, so putting in and getting our order was pretty swift. There are differences from the original spot, though: they take cards (vs cash only) and you have to get your order at the counter (vs them taking it to your table.) Beignets were served and tasted exactly like that original spot (tons of powdered sugar) and staff are a lot quicker with cleaning up tables (it is much easier since it is a much smaller scale.) FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 4. Staff was a lot friendlier. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Not sure about this, really... there might be a lot somewhere. Street parking may be a challenge. OVERALL: 3.75. Slightly better experience vs the original stand. If you need a sweet snack in the middle of walking through the mall, this may be your spot.

This place is a must when visiting the French quarter! If you want to place an order to go, stand in line. If you want to eat in the patio, have a seat and a waiter will come to you. We placed 3 orders of beignets. One order includes 3 large beignets. They are so delicious but messy! I also had a cold coffee. Everything was really good! The ambience was nice, there were a few musicians playing jazz on the sidewalk.

Not the first time here but it's been a while. I went on a Sunday at 2100 & place was busy enough but not too too crowded and the beignets were served warm not piping hot & were very and I mean very dense. I don't remember them being that dense in the past. Service was very quick but maybe hence the warm not hot beignets. They can most definitely do better.

Busy, location inside a mall near the river walk. Pros, there is AC so your wait is nice and cool. Came in on Monday around 10 am and there was already a line. Seats available. Other mentioned the other locations maybe cash only. This accepts card but no Apple Pay ! Prices are unbelievably affordable or have I just been accustomed to paying $7.00 in San Francisco. Beignets are chewy and powdery. Big fan of the chicory coffee. No burnt taste like Starbucks.

So delicious! This is classic New Orleans coffee and beignets. A very eclectic vibe in the restaurant with the neat white and green uniforms and themes. A must stop in New Orleans!

Def a tourist spot to check. Pandemic has changed hours, but open to 12am during Thanksgiving weekend.Iced cafe au lait is my go-to with beignet.

Went the day after hurricane Francine and they were open, best time to go! Wasn't crowded due to bad weather night before lol friendly staff, cash only place. Ordered up chicory coffee & beignets obvi. Perfect morning down by the river. Quit a few locals were here before work and just enjoying the relaxing vibe.