We had a wonderful breakfast at Simple Joe's Cafe in Baton Rouge!…read more I ordered the shrimp and grits, and it was absolutely delicious--creamy, well-seasoned grits topped with perfectly cooked shrimp and a flavorful sauce that tied everything together beautifully. My husband had an omelette with peppers and bacon, and he really enjoyed it. It was fluffy, generously filled, and cooked just right, with great smoky flavor from the bacon and a nice kick from the peppers. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and the whole experience felt warm and welcoming. Definitely a great local spot for a hearty, satisfying meal.

It's Simple as the name suggests…read more Nothing fancy or elaborate about this place. It's a small restaurant with a small open kitchen and a small dining room where you stand in line to place your order, get a number to put on your table, and servers bring the food to your table when it's ready. So, if you're looking for a large upscale, elegant restaurant with elaborate food presentations, this is not the place for you. But if you're looking for a simple, quick and delicious meal, Simple Joe Café is for you. The menu consists of a wide variety of breakfast favorites, but the menu is not intimidating and easy to read and order from. Simple enough. When my family and I arrived, the small dining room was packed with a few open tables and about six other customers in line waiting to place their order. On Saturday and Sunday, you cannot sit at the open tables or hold the tables until you have placed your order and given a tent number. At that point, the servers will help you find a table to accommodate your party. The employees do a very good job of clearing and turning over the tables to make sure everyone is seated and able to enjoy their meal in a timely manner. I am not a fan of breakfast food and normally don't eat breakfast, so I only had coffee while my family enjoyed their meal, so the food quality part of this review is based on what they described as they were eating. They each ordered Joe's Number One Breakfast Combos which came with two eggs, choice of meat and pancakes and they shared an order of hashbrown and a side of grits. The food came out quickly. They stated everything was fresh, prepared and cooked as requested, the food tasted very good and enjoyed every bite. Of course, the coffee was hot, and fresh and the service was fast and friendly. The relaxed ambience and decor add to the unique character of the restaurant. Date of Visit: Saturday 05-16-26 Simple Joe Café | 3057 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA

Shrimp and grits, Egg Bites and Grit bowl with bacon was our choice of breakfast. Macchiato and…read moreLatte Coffee was bland. Biscuits were pretty good. Nice group location, outdoor seating. Spacious and nice vibes. Service was good, our server was for personable. Definitely a good breakfast experience.

Togo cups and less than mediocre coffee. Not how coffee shop should be. Nice atmosphere but not…read morenice enough for me to enjoy poor flavor. Even went with a sweet turtle latte as to not have a bad taste and that wasn't sweet really but wasn't flavor profile either. Oh well.

The "White Chocolate Bread Pudding Pancakes" EVERYTHING!!! This place has the best elevated…read moresouthern food!!

Ashley took care of us even though it was close to closing time. She was extremely busy but helped…read moreus with our food and drink selection. My coworker had never been before but she already is thinking who to take here next. Thanks again, Ashley!

Service at lunch was Awesome,Parking was Tight.The service and food was Better than Most.I had the…read moreCrawfish Pie ,my Daughter had the Chicken Pot Pie,Chicken smoked in house .It was the Best i had ever eaten in my life.Everyone has eaten some type of Pie.This was off the chain.Did not have room for desert..Iy's easy to find off Goverment St.down from Old Baton Rouge High School......

Another one of those places that you dream about after you have had it once! This is going to be a…read moremust stop for us every time we are in the area! The pies are to die for! Sweet and savory - you have all the options and they are all good. My husband decided to be the rebel in our group and try one of the burger options and it was also amazing. Flavor was great and the portion was on point. We left with a to-go order of sweet pie slices and fully tummies! Shoutout to the service here - everyone is SO NICE and helpful. The restaurant was busy when we stopped by but everyone in the space made you feel so welcome with smiles and suggestions.

Definitely a bit sad & flavorless but a classic LSU diner…read more Eggs were majorly overcooked, grits were flavorless & biscuit was a bit dense & dry. The service however was amazing and very hospitable.

After visiting the state capital, my three creatures needed sustenance so Mother of Cashew found…read morethis Cafe. The restaurant parking spaces are small and can be an issue if you are driving an SUV. When you enter, you can see that its a locals restaurant so the food will be good. Our server brought menus and waters for the family. If you need the restrooms, when you enter make a right. We ordered two Western Omelets, two breakfast combos and a burger. The portions were great especially the omelets. Each bite was filled with bacon and or veggies. The pancakes and waffle were nice and heavy with that mama touch. The burger was small so my son should have chosen the breakfast combo. Our waiter continously filled our water and was there to help. A little pricey for breakfast, $80 yet the customer service, taste and portion size balanced it. Stop in and have a bite

Leola's is one of my favorite brunch spots! love that they have an Eat Fit menu for everything from…read moreapps to entree to drinks!

Leola's Cafe is a place I've always wanted to try and passed everyday. My sister hosted a…read moreGalentines Day here and it was perfect. The be building is nice and cozy and gives a homey vibe. The food was amazing. I had the Southwest Omelet which came with brisket inside cheese and avocado. Everyone else at the table had a bite of my omelet it was so good. It came with potatoes. I also tried their biscuits and cinnamon butter and they were chefs kiss. Perfectly made. The grits were a 1000/10. The best grits I have ever eaten and I've eaten man grits in my life. The service was so great. We had an amazing waitress who was so sweet and helpful since it was our first time and was able to help our large group during our visit!

The Gregory is a classy restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of the Warermark Hotel on…read moreThird Street in Downtown Baton Rouge. This is a historic building that was once a bank, and it retains its historic murals as well as other features. It's definitely a place to take someone visiting or whom you would like to impress! The menu likewise is impressive, it's created by serious chefs. It includes everything from a simple burger to some fine steaks. I tend to go for the appetizers and small plates. However, they also have some quality seafood as well as Cajun specialties (including a good gumbo). There are regular specials, and the "Soup of the Moment" is also worth trying. They have particularly good charcuterie boards! The service is also great, the staff are dressed all in black, and there are white tablecloths. It's a near fine dine, but not as stuffy as one might expect. Definitely a place worth trying in Downtown Baton Rouge!

Charmaine, our server, was the perfect combination of friendly, professional, and genuinely…read morewelcoming. She made our evening special by answering all of our menu questions, chatting with us, and even sharing the fascinating history of the building when I asked. The food and drinks were exceptional beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with thoughtfully balanced flavor profiles in every bite and sip. After a long day of travel, this was exactly the top-notch dining experience we needed. A memorable evening from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Here is the breakfast menu. It totally suffices and the prices are affordable for a hotel…read morerestaurant. They were super fast and large portions.

Ken was amazing, pure class and professionalism. Food was good, prices fair, service was amazing…read more Thank you Ken.

The coffee was just AMAZING, I also try one of their pastries for the season, it was a pumpkin…read moremuffin with cream, very tasty. I love their location, it's surrounded by other local shops.

The baristas were friendly and I really enjoyed my latte. You can tell they use a good quality of…read moreespresso and the milk to espresso ratio was perfect! The matcha dream latte was also REALLY good and this is coming from someone who does not typically like matcha. It tasted like a milkshake. We also ordered a Vietnamese coffee (not pictured) but it was nice and strong. No complaints.

Terribly understaffed. Middendorf pop-up is extremely popular, but Passé was overwhelmed…read more Probably won't return. Could have driven to Manchac in the time it took to be seated and served.

Loved Passé, the aesthetics, and the wait staff!…read more The place is so new that they don't have signature cocktails yet, but I was able to order a mimosa and I saw other tables getting alcoholic drinks too. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with no tomatoes while my mom had the fried oyster Caesar salad. We both were pleased with the dishes! Super hot and tasty. I'm excited to come back when they're a bit more established and try the breakfast which stops at 10AM!