We're sitting here eating beignets! Much better ... "We keep the menu here at the Cafe Du Monde simple, so people can enjoy being here," Benrud added. Benrud's family has owned the cafe since ...

The traditional square doughnuts were introduced to America in the 18th century at Cafe Du Monde, still the most famous place to eat beignets today (they sell 30,000 every day!). These deep-fried ...