[New Orleans, LA] - Cafe Du Monde
Cafe Du Monde. Their yellow/orange coffee cans are sold just about everywhere. What makes their coffee stand out though, is the chicory added. This was done because of the coffee shortages during the civil war. The chicory adds a fuller, bolder flavor to the coffee. I don't always buy this coffee to drink at home (I prefer a light or medium roast to maximize my caffeine intake), but I do have it in my rotation when the mood strikes. The bolder taste pairs really well with the beignets sold at the cafe. Their menu is very simple. Black coffee, au lait (coffee and steamed milk), frozen au lait, milk, chocolate milk/hot chocolate, orange juice, and beignets. The beignets are the best. I have tried a few other places that have been touted as better than the over hyped Cafe Du Monde, but I am starting to think that those reviews were either done by people who are too lazy to wait for a better product, or they really just can't taste the difference. The beignets at Cafe Du Mond...