Southside Produce is a great local place to get your fruit and vegetable needs met, as well as to…read morebuy houseplants and other interesting products. This location was historically an open-air market, but was completely renovated with overhead doors that can be closed in inclement weather. They have more space, and more pleasant shopping conditions (especially during summer). Southside Produce isn't a farmers market, but they do sell local produce whenever available. When I was in today, they were showcasing local cauliflower, but also had some beautiful fresh Brussel Sprouts from a farm in California. Their fresh produce is always fresh and high quality regardless of its source. Another amazing area they have is the extensive frozen produce aisle. These include virtually every type of frozen vegetable and fruit. I also noted a selection of local meat products in the coolers, these included quite the selection of sausages! In the preserved products, Southside also has you covered. They have their own brand of pickled, jellied, and preserved foods of all sorts. They also sell other name brands. They have syrups and oils, and other similar products. This is an area that's expanded over the years, and is now quite extensive. Then there are the other products that one can find there. These include things like a significant selection of dried beans and rice, local bread products from a number of bakeries, and cypress furniture. In the right season, you can buy fruit trees to plant in your yard or garden. In all seasons, I recommend Southside as a great place to buy healthy and interesting houseplants. I am always amazed by their selection. Service is always great as well. Normally, one need only take their selections to the counter in the center to be rung up. Their registers accept all modern forms of payment including tap to pay (min $4 on credit cards though). If you need any other help, they will be glad to provide it. Everyone seems cheerful and pleasant. I've been going to Southside Produce for decades now. I felt it was overdue to write a review. It's one of those great Baton Rouge places that you need to visit on a regular basis. I stop by often when I'm in the area.

Fantastic selection and prices you can't beat! I am so happy we stopped here. Much of the produce…read moreis priced by the pound, so if you are getting one or two of an item it is very inexpensive. And the people are super friendly.

I love a fresh fruit and vegetable stand, and Fresh Pickin's is the place. Everything is fresh, and…read morethe prices are so much better than the stores. The frozen section is wonderful and always full of useful items. There's usually fresh butter and eggs too. They carry a lot of local items and have delicious spices and sauces and all. The staff is friendly and helped me with my bags when my arm was messed up. They keep everything very clean as well. I always enjoy my shopping experience!

Always the best variety of fruits and vegetables. Not only that, they really are friendly and so…read morehelpful. You'll find so much you want but don't need. Some really good local options for honey, sauces, jam, syrup and so much more. If you're like me and you're tired of eating fruit with no flavor give them a try.

The selection of food is spot on from Cajun/creole finds you can't find at a regular store. Seafood…read moreboudin links to freshly made salads it's something for everyone there. Their prices are decent so I will return again. The summer time appears to be the best time for a big selection of fruit and vegetables. The ladies that worked there provided great service and I would come back and shop when I am working in Port Allen on a monthly basis.

I stop by every time I'm in town I Love they yellow and red watermelon and lemons and limes great…read moreprices and much more variety of things I will be trying out!!!!!

Hands down the best boudin balls and anything boudin related. Their jerky is top notch too, so is…read moreeverything else. But the boudin balls. I don't care who you are, where you came from (yes all you Acadiana parishes people who think "we got the best" - no you don't), or even where your parents came from. This is the best. Not overpowered by any one ingredient. A perfectly blended pâté made of heaven , if you will. Everyone in the Baton Rouge Metro area will also say Tony's is the best. No, it's not. Maybe if you want indigestion until you wake up the next morning. Sorry, Tony's. Oh and guess what, The Chop Shop even processes meat, too! Service is always great, everyone is super friendly. I love you, Chop Shop.

After hearing about The Chop Shop and stalking their FB page, I finally visited today. Today's…read morelunch special was really good. The steak was tender and seasoned. I really enjoyed the stuffed ribeye wrapped in bacon as well. My coworkers and I agreed to definitely visit here again. *My apologies for not taking a picture! But visit their FB page. The plates look exactly like the pictures!

I literally owe my life to the staff of mid city market. One day in November I was walking into my…read morehome and then decided to go to Mod City Market and order turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. Immediately after ordering I stated I didn't feel well. Over a day later I worked up intubated in the ICU. I had stopped breathing and my heart had stopped due to a reaction to a new medication but thanks to the staff's quick action both EMS and my daughter were there in record time. If I had been home alone I would not have made it. Thanks to the two ladies working the market cash register I have enjoyed many wonderful experiences since that day almost 3 months ago. I was always a good customer but now I am a. Excellent customer. I literally owe them my life. They should have been heaped with awards for their quick thinking.

The food is always flavorful and tasty, the service friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is…read morewelcoming, clean without being sterile and you can eat while quietly reading or visit with the other diners. You can also pick up a casserole, soup and sides from the market area. I love the shepherd's pie. The only thing they are missing is vegetarian choices that uses vegetable based meats such as beyond beef in the shepherd's pie. Other than that one small complaint I have nothing but good things to say.

La Divina has become one of my favorite places in Baton Rouge. I usually stop in for a dry…read morecappuccino, and it's consistently excellent. What keeps bringing me back, though, is the atmosphere. In the mornings, it's quiet, warm, and inviting--the perfect place to read, think, or prepare for the day. It's also become one of my favorite spots to meet with colleagues, entrepreneurs, and investors because it's comfortable enough for conversation without feeling noisy or rushed. I also want to recognize Bethany, who makes a genuine difference in the experience. She greets everyone with a warm, full smile that immediately makes you feel welcome. She's attentive, thoughtful, and truly cares about making things right if something isn't quite as expected. That kind of hospitality is rare, and it shows. If you're looking for more than just a good cup of coffee--a place where you can slow down, think, read, or have a meaningful conversation--La Divina is well worth a visit.

Quality expresspo to start. Lovely service. French onion soup & sandwich amazing. Also sell quality…read morewines by glass or bottle

I had the beef shawarma with a side of hummus & pita instead of fries…read more The beef was Seasoned very well. Fresh purple onion & tomato. It paired nicely with the creamy hummus. As you can see it's quite a bit for a quick lunch. I had some fruit punch drink & plenty left over for dinner later. The inside dining is always clean, including the bathroom. Great customer service. They very patient when it comes to asking questions about specials & etc. there's an assortment of desserts with fresh fruit smoothies. Must try.. even a drive thru

Love this place!! Mostly for all their delicious, Dubai chocolate creations!! The prices for these…read morearen't cheap, but I don't imagine the ingredients are either. Fantastic choice for a sweet treat when you can splurge. I've never sat down and dined here, so I can't exactly say how the service is. I've only gone in or used the drive thru to order. Best to go in to see the Dubai chocolate, etc. sweets choices!! I also tried a chicken schwarma wrap with fries, and this was delish with a decent price too.

This place is empty for a reason. I was literally the only person in the building spending money…read moreand the manager Horatio, that lives upstairs asked me to leave, because I was conversing with one of his employees. Again, I was the only person in the building buying anything and the employees had nobody to serve. I'm not sure who is welcomed here, but it's definitely not me. I read the Google reviews and I noticed my experience is not unique to me. If someone is constantly running money out of the door, how do vendors make enough money to pay their rent? With this guy running the place it won't last until the end of the year. Mark my words.

The Spanish Town Market and Cofe is the latest business to take over the venerable Capitol Grocery…read morebuilding on Spanish Town Road. This latest iteration tries to meet the community's needs by having a small selection of grocery/convenience items in addition to prepared food offerings. In regard to the prepared food, it seems there are three stations currently where one can order. These involve sandwiches, pizza, and everything else. I've been a patron of the sandwich counter, and I'm particularly fond the club sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. These come nicely grilled on a sandwich press, with nice grill marks! My co-workers tell me the burgers are very good, with homemade flavor. The pizzas look nice, but as of yet I have not tried them. I'm glad to see a community-focused business returning to this historic location, and I intend to keep going there and trying the menu!