Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans is a legendary coffee house, the first branch of which was opened in 1985 in Esplanade Mall. It expanded and now enjoys several other locations including Lakeside Mall, French Market, Oakwood Mall, Covington, Riverwalk Market Place, Mandeville and veterans Boulevard. Visit any of these for the best coffee in the city.

French people developed the taste of chicory and coffee. During the civil war coffee production was not up to the mark and hence the French added chicory to enhance the brew and the flavor of coffee. Chicory is actually the root of a plant called endive which is a type of lettuce. The roots of this plant are grounded and roasted and then added to coffee to make its taste lighter.

This is mixed with Au Lait coffee that is served at Cafe Du Monde. The proportion in which it will be mixed is left on the connoisseurs. Some people like it with more milk and others with less milk. At Cafe Monde you will also get decaffeinated coffee which is prepared with the help of Ethyl Acetate.

Acadians also imported Beignets to Louisiana. The beignets are basically fried fritters with a filling of fruits inside. Originally these were prepared in this way. Nowadays the recipe has changed a little and the modern beignets are square in shape and are coated with powdered sugar. One plate of beignet consists of 3 pieces and you can enjoy them with coffee. They also have gift shop located in Chartres Street and the gift basket offers three types of packages- French Roast, Decaf and Regular.

So you want to enjoy the traditional New Orleans delicacy every morning? This being the case, you will have to get a hotel near the Cafe Du Monde which being one of the eateries offering you a chance to have beignets will complete your palette. The cafe is, however, open for the whole day meaning that they are operational through the possible twenty four hours.

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Hotels near the cafe

At an average rate of $108, the Hotel Monteleone has a large array of rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished. Among the services offered in the establishment is the ability to access valet parking.

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Among the New Orleans hotels, one is bound to find the best sceneries in a few places such as at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. With a room that faces the courtyard, the guest is able to complete the perfect picture that is created by the marbled lobby. The chandeliers that welcome you upon entering the hotel gives you the romantic setting integral to the enjoyment of your vacation.

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The cafe locations

There are seven places from which you can access the Cafe's services. Two gift shops also sell branded stuff from the cafe.

Cafe Du Monde is a New Orleans coffee shop famous for its French style beignets and cafe au lait. Cafe du Monde is patronized both by the visitors and locals and it remains open 24 hours, every day of a week, except the Christmas Day.

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The Cafe du Monde Menu

The menu of the Cafe du Monde coffee shop consists of dark roasted coffee, beignets, chicory, fresh squeezed orange juice and white and chocolate milk.

Locations

The original Cafe du Monde coffee shop is located at 800 Decatur Street in the French Market. Other Cafe du Monde coffee stands located in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area includes the Riverside Mall, Esplanade Mall, Lakeside Mall, Mandeville, Oakwood Mall and 4600 Veterans Boulevard.

Hotels near the French Market Cafe du Monde

Place D Armes Hotel

The hotel at 625 St. Ann Street is located 0.1 miles from the cafe.

Rue Dumaine Guesthouse

It is located at 517 Dumaine Street, 0.1 miles from the cafe.

Chateau Hotel

This hotel is located at 1001 Chartres Street, 0.2 miles from the cafe.

Quality Inn

This hotel at 612 St. Philip Street is located 0.2 miles from the cafe.

The Cornstalk Hotel

This hotel at 915 Royal Street is located 0.2 miles from the cafe.

Andrew Jackson Hotel

It is located at 914 Royal Street, 0.2 miles from the cafe.

To know more about the New Orleans Hotel Specials located near Cafe du Monde you can visit:

http://realtravel.com/dh-1708-new_orleans_hotels-x-dstnc_5,127493

http://www.professionaltravelguide.com/Destinations/New-Orleans/Dining/Restaurants/Local-Regional/Cafe-du-Monde-p1679309:Nearby-Hotels