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Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

Late night is the best time to visit to avoid the crowds. 1

Visit in the early evening to avoid long waits. 2

Visit early to avoid long lines, especially on weekends. 3

Enjoying the Experience

Enjoy a beignet and cafe au lait while taking in the street musicians. 4

Pair your beignets with a cup of cafe au lait for a classic taste. 5

A perfect spot for a late-night sweet treat. 6

Practical Tips

Bring a raincoat and umbrella for unpredictable weather. 7

Expect to get powdered sugar all over yourself. 8

Cash only. Expect queues but they move quickly. 9

About

History

• 📜 Origin: Beignets were brought to Louisiana by the Acadians from Nova Scotia in the 18th century, and Cafe Du Monde has been serving them since 1862.
• 🍩 Menu Tradition: Cafe Du Monde's menu has remained relatively unchanged, focusing on beignets, coffee with chicory, and a few other beverages.
• 🌀 Hurricane Impact: The shop closed briefly after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 but reopened as a symbol of the city's recovery.
• 🌐 International Expansion: Japanese franchise of Cafe Du Monde opened in 1990, maintaining the original aesthetic and expanding the menu with different beignet varieties.
• ☕️ Grocery Store Presence: Cafe Du Monde coffee can be found in independent East Asian grocery stores across the USA since the early 1990s.

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Locations

• 📍 Original Site: The original Cafe Du Monde location is in the French Market at 800 Decatur Street, with additional locations across the New Orleans metropolitan area.
• 🛍️ Shopping Malls: Cafe Du Monde expanded to shopping malls in the late 1980s, offering its famous beignets and coffee.
• ✈️ Airport Presence: Cafe Du Monde has a location at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport for travelers to enjoy their iconic treats.
• 🇯🇵 Japanese Franchise: The Japanese franchise of Cafe Du Monde had 10 locations in Japan before closing in 2018.
• 🛒 Online Store: Cafe Du Monde's online store offers beignet mix, coffee, and other merchandise for purchase, with international shipping available.

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Post-Katrina

• 🌀 Hurricane Impact: Cafe Du Monde closed briefly after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 but reopened six weeks later, symbolizing the city's recovery.
• 📰 Media Attention: The reopening of Cafe Du Monde post-Katrina garnered national media coverage, showcasing the resilience of New Orleans.
• 🏙️ French Quarter Reopening: The French Quarter location of Cafe Du Monde reopened on October 19, 2005, attracting significant attention.

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Japanese Franchise

• 🇯🇵 Franchise Agreement: Cafe Du Monde's Japanese franchise opened in 1990, maintaining the original aesthetic and expanding the menu with different beignet varieties.
• 🍽️ Menu Expansion: The Japanese franchise offered seasonal desserts and expanded beignet toppings beyond the original Cafe Du Monde menu.
• 🔚 Closure: The Japanese franchise closed all locations in Japan in 2018, ending the business relationship with Cafe Du Monde.
• 🎌 Aesthetic: The Japanese franchise stores maintained the green and white color scheme and French Quarter architecture style of the original locations.

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Grocery Stores

• 🛒 Availability: Cafe Du Monde coffee can be purchased in independent East Asian grocery stores and markets across the Continental United States since the early 1990s.
• 🇻🇳 Vietnamese Influence: Vietnamese refugees in the USA introduced a preference for French-style chicory coffee, leading to the popularity of Cafe Du Monde coffee in their communities.
• 📦 Shipping Tradition: Many Vietnamese families send characteristic orange-yellow tins of Cafe Du Monde coffee to relatives around the country.
• 🌍 Gulf Coast Presence: Cafe Du Monde coffee became popular in cities around the Gulf Coast due to the influence of Vietnamese communities settling in the area.

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In Popular Culture

• 🎶 Music: Cafe Du Monde is mentioned in songs by artists like Jimmy Buffett and Marcus King, reflecting its cultural significance.
• 🎥 Film & TV: The coffee stand has been featured in movies like 'Now You See Me' and TV series like 'Tremé' and 'The Simpsons'.
• 📺 TV Show Visit: Cafe Du Monde was visited by Adam Richman in an episode of 'Man v. Food', showcasing its iconic status.
• 🎬 Film Highlight: Cafe Du Monde is prominently featured as a destination spot in the film 'Chef', directed by Jon Favreau.

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