You’re not mistaken — Cafe Du Monde and other cafes in New Orleans blend their coffee with chicory. But what is chicory exactly, and why is it blended with coffee? Chicory is a flowering ...

Unlikely. Established in 1862, Café du Monde has been serving its signature French-style doughnuts and bold chicory coffee for over 160 years. The café is a staple of the city and offers a ...

Café du Monde is a must ... which is a blend of milk, coffee and chicory (made from roasted, ground and brewed chicory root). Past travelers suggest ordering from the cafe's walk-up window ...