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Café du Monde

A place to eat in French Quarter, New Orleans, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Café du Monde in French Quarter, New Orleans
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Why go

Open-air coffee stand serving beignets and chicory café au lait since 1862.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in New Orleans, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Jackson Square and Jackson Square. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
French Quarter
Price
$
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond New Orleans. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Jackson Square

    Historic square framed by St. Louis Cathedral, street painters and brass bands.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jackson Square

    The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.

    Sight · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Preservation Hall

    Tiny hall dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz, sets nightly.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Antoine's

    Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Woldenberg Park

    Riverfront park at the foot of the Quarter, home of the free New Orleans Eve concert and countdown in 2025.

    Activity · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Arnaud's

    Creole restaurant from 1918 with shrimp Arnaud, a jazz bistro, and the French 75 bar off the lobby.

    Food · French Quarter & Riverfront · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Café du Monde is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in New Orleans

3 more curated places to eat in New Orleans. See the full New Orleans guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Café du Monde itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New Orleans weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Café du Monde, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Coordinates
29.95760, -90.06177
Destination
New Orleans, Louisiana

Café du Monde: quick answers

How much time do you need at Café du Monde?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Café du Monde. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Café du Monde?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Cash-friendly; the takeout window beats the table line.

Where is Café du Monde?

Café du Monde is at 800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA, in French Quarter. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Café du Monde?

Café du Monde appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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