If you've never had a beignet, you will want to try one. They are small donuts sprinkled with powdered sugar, and they're part of the French Quarter culture. While you can order nearly anything to drink, Louisiana is known for chicory coffee. Cafe Du Monde serves Cafe au lait, which is chicory coffee with milk. Cafe Du Monde is one many praline shops.
Pralines are candies made from brown sugar and pecans.
You are sure to see many shops in the French Quarter that sell pralines. So even if you want to wait to buy some later, you can always stop in for a sample. From Cafe Du Monde, you will need to head into the Quarter, away from the river to see Bourbon Street. If you have small children, you might think twice about visiting this historic street. While it is an amazing area of the French Quarter, you will encounter many exotic stores and bars.