New Orleans: Coffee bars and picnic food
Café du Monde 800 Decatur St tel 504/581-2914. Despite the hype, the crowds and the sugar-sticky table tops, this is an undeniably atmospheric place to drink steaming café au lait with chicory, and snack on piping hot beignets for a couple of dollars - apart from orange juice and hot chocolate, they serve little else. Daily 24hr.CC's 941 Royal St tel 504/581-6996. Perch yourself at the counter or linger for hours in plump leather armchairs in this light, airy space. The brews are good and strong, especially the mochasippi, a creamy iced espresso.
Central Grocery 923 Decatur St tel 504/523-1620. Fragrant old Italian deli famed for the best muffulettas in town, unfeasibly overstuffed and succulent with garlic dressing.
La Marquise 625 Chartres St tel 504/524-0420. Neighborhood patisserie, sister shop to the Croissant d'Or , a croissant's throw from Jackson Square. Though the coffee's no great shakes, the French pastries are irresistible, and they do inexpensive salads and quiches.
PJs 634 Frenchmen St; other branches around town tel 504/949-2292. Friendly local place that's a firm favorite for its expertly made coffee (try it iced), muffins, bagels and gourmet sandwiches.
Rue de la Course 3128 Magazine St; other branches around town tel 504/899-0242. With their pressed-tin walls, café-au-lait-colored decor, ceiling fans and reading lamps, the Rue coffee shops have an old Europe ambience, buzzing with a mixed, local crowd. The coffee is great, as are the biscotti and bagels.
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