Café Du Monde Riverwalk

To me this was a smaller but better location and they accept credit card! No wait at all and no time wasted waiting in line on Sun afternoon. My husband and I get to enjoy an order of 3 piping hot beignet each and the prices are slightly cheaper than original location. Mugs are cheaper here too!

Hello! The Trekking Pawns here! We now understand the craze for these beignets. We have officially “beignet done that!” We had visited the original location the night before and the wait was an hour long and it was cold outside, so we opted out. This place was by our hotel, so we planned to get here before opening. We thought 20 min was plentiful, boy were we wrong. We got there and the tables were already full of people waiting! We luckily snagged the second to last table as we waited with everyone. And this place was inside the mall and out of the cold. Easy access for people going to and from the cruise ship as well. The workers were already there, looking like this was a daily occurrence, they were not phased. About 10 min before opening, they said line up! The anticipation was here. Finally the gates on the windows opened and we could watch them make the beignets, fry, and sugar powder them. Magic! The service was fast and quick! Our beignets were deliciously crispy on the outside and scrumptiously chewy on the inside. I made the mistake of inhaling while taking a bite and got a face full of powder sugar. Don’t breathe out either as it will fly to all over the table. Just don’t breathe when biting, haha! Oh gosh, so good! I want more! @thetrekkingpawns

Dear me the beignet was ridiculously delicious, so good! The Asian woman at the front desk was soooo rude and impatient but I couldn’t even take off one star from how tasty the beignet was! Best in Nola and a must try.

No tea to be had! We had hot chocolate and coffee along with a plate of beignets, covered in about an inch of icing sugar... Yikes! The service was good considering that the server was run off her feet. It's a very popular place with a long line up to go to the washroom. The bright spot was the musician who sang on the sidewalk right in front of us! Brilliant!

Café du Monde at Riverside was an amazing experience! The service was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made it all the more enjoyable. The food was delicious, but the real standout was the beignets—they were absolutely incredible and the highlight of the visit. This was my first time trying beignets in New Orleans, and I couldn’t have picked a better spot. The staff was super helpful, and with plenty of people working, there was no wait time at all. Great food, great service, and a great vibe—I highly recommend stopping by Café du Monde for an unforgettable taste of New Orleans!

Every time I visit New Orleans, a stop at Café Du Monde is a must—not so much for the beignets themselves, but for the vibrant and unique atmosphere that has made this café an iconic landmark. Nestled in the bustling heart of the French Quarter, Café Du Monde is always alive with the hum of locals and tourists alike, all drawn by its timeless appeal and, of course, the allure of powdered-sugar-covered beignets and rich, bold coffee. As usual, the café was packed with eager patrons, but despite the crowd, the wait time was surprisingly manageable. It’s all part of the experience here—joining the line, soaking in the aroma of fresh beignets wafting through the air, and people-watching in one of New Orleans' most beloved gathering spots. With our beignets in hand, we took a leisurely stroll down to the Riverwalk, where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico. There, with the gentle breeze coming off the water, we found a quiet spot to sit and enjoy our treats. The beignets, hot and generously dusted with powdered sugar, were as delicious as ever, and the simple pleasure of watching the river flow by made for a truly peaceful and memorable moment. It’s these small, serene experiences that make Café Du Monde so special. The combination of good company, delicious food, and the natural beauty of the river creates a uniquely New Orleans experience that I look forward to with each visit. I’ll certainly be back to relive it again on my next trip.

Entire life as a Louisiana girl, first time beignet consumer. One of the most anticipated parts of our trip to New Orleans was the famous Cafe Du Monde beignets. Wasn’t personally a fan of the coffee but I realize I’m very coffee picky. The beignets are delicious! We were in N.O. for two days and made two separate trips to Cafe Du Monde. Loved them! Employees were all very kind also. Would definitely come back.

I visited Café Du Monde recently and ordered their frozen café mocha along with their beignets. The frozen mocha wasn't anything extraordinary, in my opinion. The beignets were fresh and delicious but had almost an overwhelming amount of powdered sugar on them, not sure if this is the style they serve them in New Orleans? Overall, a popular coffee shop located in a small mall by the boardwalk. Thank you

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, 2024 I 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 went early in the morning on a Friday around 8 am. There were plenty of seats and open tables. By 10 am there was a long line to get seated. The servers come down your row so speed is completely dependent on how fast that one server goes down and brings orders which took sometime for our row unfortunately. Coffee wasn't anything special in my opinion, beignets were great and a nice sweet combo with the coffee. Ambiance is great tho there was live music playing right outside and really made the experience complete. Is CASH ONLY!

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.

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.

I was in New Orleans for a conference at the Hilton which connects to the Riverwalk outlet mall. We walked out of the hotel lobby and down into the mall and cafe du monde was right there. This was super convenient ! Of course this location does not have the quaint nostalgia of the original location but they do have the river! The beignets are just as good as the original and hot and fluffy and yummy! The staff is quick and efficient and gets your order fast. I ate waaaayyyyy too many beignets over the weekend but I walked them off -I promise.

This mostly gets 3 stars for nostalgia and history, not for the food itself. This location is in an outlet mall so it's pretty touristy, but the service was quick and polite. I thought beignets were just ok and kinda dry. I don't know that I get the appeal.

Was soooo good had to get 3 more Beignets!!The live music from the street was fabulous!!!

Hands-down, you absolutely have to try Cafe du Monde. It is an iconic place and location right on the water. I really enjoyed the frozen Café Au Lait's and wish I could get something similar on the West Coast. They were sweet, but not overly sweet and perfect on a very hot and humid day. Of course you have to try their beignets, but you need to eat them immediately when they're warm. They do not last well and should not be eaten longer than 45 minutes after purchasing. They of course have so much powdered sugar on them, but they are still so delicious and decadent. I know everyone has a different opinion about the best beignets but I think this is a good place to start. They sell the beignet mix there, of course, and also their coffee. I purchased a mug as a memento as well.

We couldn't come to New Orleans and not come to the famous Cafe Du Monde. We went to the one in the Riverwalk outlets because they take credit cards. This place is hard to find AND we had to stand in line for over an hour. (Went Saturday mid morning.) But the staff were very kind and the beignets were so delicious! Gotta love square French doughnuts!! Hot and fresh with mounds of powdered sugar on top. My daughter loved her Cafe Au Lait (half chicory coffee and half hot milk) and I enjoyed my hot chocolate. You could eat inside the little cafe at a table or walk by the river and eat your treasures! (To go bags available!)

If you're in NOLA, you gotta try a beignet. I ordered a bag of three (that's how much you get, no more, no less) with an iced cafe au lait. Service is cafeteria style prompt. You order, they take a green tray and someone plops down the beignet and drink on your tray. You pay and grab a seat. The sugar on my beignet was not evenly distributed. I had to tear open the bag and coat it myself. Beignet is yummy. Not greasy.

This location is conveniently located inside the mall. We stopped here for some coffee and beignets before hopping on our cruise. The service was very fast and friendly. Not a ton of seating, but tables turnover pretty quickly, so it shouldn't be hard to find a space to sit and eat. You can also take your food outside along the river walk.

Who doesn't beignet!? We ordered the 3 original powder sugar with ice au alite.. man, that coffee is everything to pair on the beignets! It was deliciously amazing experience on the palette... We went to the riverwalk store which located by the river attached to the riverwalk mall, so it's a little small but not busy at all compared to the original location.. so, if you want to beignet without the street performers, this is a good spot to go too! Service was good, very clean and friendly staff..

Meandered around the mall u til we finally found the Cafe. Lovely hot beignets and Cafe au lait here with a view of the river.

Try this location after a long day being out on the river walk. We went inside the mall to go try food at Mister Shrimp's and went here for dessert. It was not my first time eating at this establishment but it was my first time at eating at the satellite location within the mall. It was the first time that my husband got a chance to try actual beignets in New Orleans. Or all the coffee was still really good and hot and the beginets were okay. I have had them from the original location and so I just think here they were rushing because the mall was about to close. The first 2 beignets were just okay but the last one really tasted like the original. It was nice and fluffy and it was then that we knew that we had just gotten some older ones because they are rushing to close up the shop here.

First beignets we had on our trip. We went to the location by the river as we were in the area for a boat ride. Service for the customers wasn't bad but not terribly friendly either. You can definitely see there was friction between the workers too. Onto the food, out of cafe du monde, cafe beignet, and Loretta's, this was my partners favorite. This is tied with cafe beignet for me. Taste wise, it was fresh and nice and crispy on the outside and light on the inside. There was a boat load of sugar that was half wasted though.

A must with any French quarter / Nola visit, cafe du monde is quintessential! A beignet and au lait is all you need. The open area venue provides NOLA charm at its best given background noise/music and vibrant colors to fill the area. Make it a must on your trip...I know I will!!

Nostalgic place with no surprises on flavor and experience of French beignets and coffee. The chicory in the coffee was a first and smooth!

Hands down the best beignets in town. I've tried three different places and certainly this comes out on top. Line is always long but certainly worth the wait. We went to two different Cafe Du Mondes and the beignets were consistently great. Wish they would open a store on the West coast. Until then, I cannot wait to go back. The beignets are crispy on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside and the powdered sugar is not overwhelmingly sweet in my opinion.

I don't think a review is even necessary for this place, but here I am writing one anyway. We were at the location inside the Riverwalk mall. Beignets were as amazing as anticipated, hot chocolate was good too. Coffee was nothing special. Short line moved quickly and it was tucked in a cozy corner of the huge (and yet unopened) mall. No trash cans around, but staff quickly clearing away trash.

All I can say is if you don't try this great pastry then you don't know! You have to check it out. Service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect for the setting.

Went to New Orleans recently and couldn't leave without getting a beignet! There's a bunch of Beignet options but Cafe Du Monde is historic and the best! The beignets are always fluffy! The line was super long (as always) but they moved fast! Definitely a must try if you're able to visit New Orleans

When I was in New Orleans I was ECSTATIC to get to try such an iconic restaurant (and fulfill my childhood Princess and The Frog dreams). The menu is short and sweet and shows they know what they're doing. The staff was incredibly helpful and sweet but definitely moved through the line pretty rapidly. The inside of the restaurant itself was super cute and cozy but nothing too crazy-very simple. I got the hot chocolate which was so full of flavor and richness as well as the beignets. This may be a controversial statement, but I thought the beignets were a bit too rich. I'm someone who typically likes rich foods but this (especially paired with the hot chocolate) was just too much. The beignets had great flavor and the powdered sugar was delicious but overall I just thought it was too rich of a food. I would recommend for when you're in the area but be weary that it is a HEAVY meal!!

On a recent New Orleans Trip we decided to do a Beignet Challenge between Cafe Beignet & Cafe Du Monde. We are definitely Team Cafe Beignet. The Cafe Du Monde location we tried was in the Outlet Mall as the other locations had crazy long lines. The staff at this location all looked & acted like they hated their jobs to the point of being rude and not smiling. We found the beignets to be chewy and solid and the chicory coffee was very bitter. Definitely would not return.

Food: Hot pillowy pockets of fried dough dunked in powdered sugar , what's not to love? Pairs perfectly with the coffee. Service: it's a bit strange but it works. There are two lines and we did not realize one was for to go and the other line was for dine in. Make sure you ask! We decided to dine in, once seated someone eventually makes their way to you. It's very busy and the staff are doing the best they can. Ambiance: clean and cute, what you would expect in New Orleans!

One of my favorite places for breakfast. The beignets were fresh and hot. Soft with the perfect bite. Tons of powdered sugar. Excellent. A great cafe au lait made it the perfect breakfast. Cute little place that looked like an indoor version of the original. Staff was friendly and quick.

I was sooo disappointed when we went here ): I went to the original location and it was so much better. Located in the Riverwalk Mall, it was conveniently located next to the hotel we were staying and the convention center as I was here for a conference. BEIGNETS: Got a set of 3 beignets and they tasted overly fried, not fluffy at all. ICED MOCHA: Comes pre-made, wayyy too sweet for my personal preference. Hopefully the quality control gets better and they improve. But for now, I would rather choose the original location.

We came to NOLA from New Year's Eve and of course had to come here for the Beignets. Cafe Du Monde didn't disappoint, this spot isn't just a dessert distination but an experience and a must when here. Not only are the Beignets the best I've ever had, they're so good, the texture of the dough is just amazing coupled with the delectable powdered sugar. What an amazing combination!! But what made our experience so special was our server. These people work so hard because there are hundreds maybe thousands of people coming through daily and they still have time to be nice, polite, and attentive. Our server was exceptional, she's in our pictures, we loved her!!

When in New Orleans one of the "must do" items on my list was getting beignet's from Cafe Du Monde. They were hot and fresh and coated in powdered sugar. Yum!

It's iconic. There are much better beignets but this place is famous. I actually love chicory coffee. This place is way better than the original cafe du monde because the line is short here.

CASH ONLY. These fall outside of my typical dietary restrictions around gluten, but I could not come to NOLA and not try these. I had heard & read some mixed reviews abt these, but OMG. So worth the cheat! Lol. I think maybe the taste varies by location. This is for the Riverwalk location. They were piping hot and the sugar is absolutely obnoxious especially if it's windy out, but that's what made them SO good. The hot fried dough, with a little bit of the oil still on them mixed with the powdered sugar...whew! Get an order. The brass band was a nice touch! I was at this location not long after it opened and it was packed. Bring your patience or stop at the takeout only window.

I'm not sure what the hype is about because to be honest these beignets are just mediocre. Had high expectations because this is such a hyped up spot, but it did not live up to the expectations at all. The bread itself is very doughy and most the flavors just the powdered sugar on top. I wish the beignets were more pillowy, soft texture, and crunchy on the outside, but it was not at all. Wouldn't get it again. There are much better desserts out there.

This place only has two things, beignets and coffee and the coffee is ok. Guess why I'm giving it 5 stars? The Beignets are the best I've ever had. You will most likely wait in a fast moving line to come here, but it does move fast. If you're looking for a good beignet look no further. New Orleans is famous for beignets and the one's here are top notch. The ambiance is large open covered outdoor seating right next to water.Bottom line, come here your beignets and coffee and go enjoy NOLA. The beignets are large, my wife and I shared 1 order. Check this place out! Happy eating.

I visited New Orleans Riverwalk and I saw this cute little Cafe Du Monde inside the mall. I was excited to get me some beignets to go. They came out hot and delicious as always. I wish the ladies were as friendly as the cashier guy .

Maybe it was because it was later in the evening but they were hard and cold. Threw them away Floors dirty and tables

If you like beignet, this is the place to go, because this is the original place. There is always line. If you wanna pick up, you need to go to the back of the store and wait in line. If you want to sit in table, you wait at the front of the store and pick the first available table. They bring beignet to you and also coffee, it's usually cash only. But beignet is very good. Sometimes people play music in front of the store.

Convenient and good. Easy access from waterfront and convention center hotels. It's a mall. But that's ok. Service is great.

The café that is famous for New Orleans is look at it in a outlet mall! It's easy to find! I will say everyone told me to get this, but it is a little underwhelming. But the service was amazing! And there is a line, but as not as long as the one on the main street, so will definitely come here if you don't want to wait in line and stand in the heat. It's about four dollars for three and it is worth getting it but I don't think I'll get it again during my trip! There's also a lot of seating inside, and most people just take it to go!

Good ambiance here despite the touristy energy! There are usually live street performers nearby so you get some music with your beignets. The beignets themselves aren't anything insanely good, but it is very cool to be in such a historic spot enjoying classic New Orleans fare. The beignets themselves aren't pictured because somehow I forgot to take a photo of anything but the bag. Plenty of other photos online have you covered though!

Everyone who goes to New Orleans for the first time wants to try Cafe Du Monde, and definitely should. Cafe Du Monde is the legendary beignet provider. They charge only $3.85 three huge beignets that are caked with a cup of powdered sugar. DO NOT EAT THESE BEFORE DINNER. They will totally ruin your appetite. They are very filling. This Cafe Du Monde outlet sits in an a pleasantly air-conditioned mall that is along the waterfront. It is not the famous location about 1 mile away (Jackson Square) that has 1 hour long lines on the weekends. This location has shorter lines than the Cafe Du Monde at Jackson Square. As such, I strongly recommend this location. Parking here is difficult, busy and expensive. However, the menu and product offering is exactly the same.

In all my years visiting NOLA how have I never reviewed the iconic and legendary Cafe' Du Monde? And what can I say that hasn't already been said? It's a definite must for any tourist. A New Orleans staple. The beignets...holy poo! They're gonna be some of the best you've ever had. My coffee, au last, always!!! Super cool vibe.

If you'd like to find a nice off street parking, be able to pay with credit and not to worry about not having cash or standing in hours-long lines under the sun, sitting in a cosy area by the Mississippi River with AC on AND get the same cafe du monde beignet and coffee experience you have to try this Cafe Du Monde only, period. The best beignets of all time! PS: if you're not dipping your beignet in the coffee are you even doing it right?!

finally tried the infamous beignets! i prefer them fresh of course! with hella powdered sugar! they are more on the doughy side, which isn't my absolute preference but it definitely fills you up since it's so carby. i love the vibes here it makes me so happy to see so many people enjoying good food and spending time outside!

I went to the river walk location after the original and it was not the same, maybe I missed this atmosphere but this beignet were crunchy so stick to this one and experience it right. Honestly took longer compared to actual location.

An iconic beignet spot that any is def a tourist attraction. Worth a 30 mins stop for a cup pf coffee and a few bites of what I feel are like lighter versions of Zeppolis. Service was quick and efficient. Make sure you bring cash.