French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Café Du Monde

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 30, 1998

1. Café Du Monde Marker

Inscription. The original French market coffee stand, serving café au lait and hot beignets (French doughnuts) 24 hours a day, year around. This familiar New Orleans landmark has been located in the French market since the early 1860’s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.

Location. 29° 57.449′ N, 90° 3.718′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Decatur Street and St Ann Street, on the right when traveling north on Decatur Street. The café is located at the entrance to the French Market. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Decatur Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camino Real y Muelle (here, next to this marker); Oscar James Dunn (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camino Real y Muelle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Woldenberg Riverfront Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Steamer New Orleans (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Another marker is no longer nearby. New Orleans (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

French Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, March 30, 1998

2. French Market

June 19, 2025

3. Café Du Monde Marker

June 19, 2025

4. Café Du Monde Marker

June 19, 2025

5. Café Du Monde Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,672 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 19, 2025. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.