Cafe au lait and beignets.

Yes, it's crowded and touristy, but for good reason. You should have a beignet while in New Orleans. And it's best paired with chicory coffee or a cafe au lait to go. The Riverwalk is nearby, a great place to enjoy your view of the Mighty Mississippi. And a sugar high. www.cafedumonde.com

Join us Sunday morning for Cafe au Lait and Beignets. Across from Jackson Square in the French Market.

Since 1862, Café du Monde has been selling café au lait and beignets (and nothing but) on the edge of Jackson Square. And boy, was its reopening one of those moments when the city knew it would be coming back. It's a must-stop on any trip to New Orleans. What's a beignet anyway? (Say ben-yay.) It's a square French doughnut-type object, hot and covered in powdered sugar. You might be tempted to shake off some of the sugar. Don't. Pour more on, even. At three for about $1, they're a hell of a deal. Wash them down with chicory coffee, and listen to the nearby buskers.

Café du Monde is famous for tasty powdered sugar covered donuts call beignets and rich chicory coffee served with hot steamy milk. These sugary delights are served 24 hours a day making them a great late night snack or yummy breakfast treat