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“Good Food, Rude service”
Review of Cafe Du Monde

Cafe Du Monde
Ranked #4 of 91 Coffee & Tea in New Orleans
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: AU$2 - AU$32
Cuisines: American, French, Cafe
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, After-hours, Breakfast, Dinner, Delivery, Takeout
Neighbourhood: French Quarter
Description: Since 1862, serving Hot Beignets and Cafe Au Lait in New Orleans Historic French Market, at the down river corner of Jackson Square
Reviewed 29 June 2017 via mobile

The Cafe Au Lait and the fresh beignets didn't disappoint, however we were dissatisfied with how unfriendly the atomsphere was. The server was ok, but got friendlier once we gave him a tip. The server was more interested in getting us out of there than making us feel welcome. FYI: they are cash only

Date of visit: June 2017
Thank Shanna B
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Reviewed 29 June 2017 via mobile

So, you have to go. Period. It's fantastic beignets and really good coffee! (They even have iced coffee, soft drinks and water.) It's historic and wonderful and all, but the staff are less than friendly and their bathrooms are disgusting!! Dirtiest bathroom I may have ever seen- definitely Top 5 worst!!
Helpful hints: CASH ONLY!!! And when you get there, if there is an empty table, just sit down. You don't have to wait in line. Locals don't, for sure!

Date of visit: June 2017
Thank 522lauraz
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Reviewed 29 June 2017 via mobile

We waited to long to even order to go and left
The food or desert here is not good at all
Not sure what the hype is everytime we come to this place
I think people are afraid to see nope
This is not that good at all but they don't
I will say it not good

Date of visit: June 2017
1  Thank Golfermom28
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Reviewed 29 June 2017 via mobile

It's as touristy as can be, and definitely worth your time. Great location in the FQ, the beignets are amazing, coffee is good. Service was prompt in my experience. Be sure to bring cash.

Date of visit: June 2017
Thank geodrum
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Reviewed 29 June 2017 via mobile

Better coffee than what you're drinking at home and the beignets are delicious too. Definitely worth the walk!

Date of visit: June 2017
Thank laurenj550
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