Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, Louisiana
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These deep fried dough cakes sprinkled with lots of powdered sugar are best enjoyed with a cup of cafe au lait in the famous Cafe du Monde, the most picturesque cafe in the French Quarter.
Address:
1039 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Price:
Less than $10
Opening Hours:
Open 24 hours a day
How to get there:
the main location is just across Jackson Square, close to the French Market, btu check the website for other locations in the city
On the web:
http://www.cafedumonde.com/
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