Beer Garden Review 2…read more Hospitality isn't complicated. It's making people feel like guests instead of table numbers. And Mid City Beer Garden didn't skip that part. In fact, the way we were treated says more about the character of this place than the food ever could. I use a cane, so I now have three legs--well, four if you count my beautiful husband! After our HVAC decided to abandon us in the middle of this heat wave, we figured the best way to beat the temperature was to escape to Mid City Beer Garden in Baton Rouge for some cold drinks, good food, and hopefully a little relief. When we walked in, we were warmly greeted. I immediately noticed the high seating and explained my situation, asking if a booth was available. The beautiful young lady greeter checked and told us it would be about a 15-minute wait. After just escaping our sweltering house, we weren't sure we wanted to wait that long. Then the handsome young gentleman greeter said, "Let me make sure." About five minutes later, he came back with the best news: "We have a booth for you!" That small gesture meant a lot. They didn't simply tell us to wait--they took the time to find a comfortable seating option for me. We immediately felt welcomed and appreciated. We visited in the evening, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed. The evening vibe was spot-on--industrial meets modern, softened by greenery, warm lighting, string lights, and neon. Think laid-back European beer garden, but effortlessly cool. At night, the place really came alive without losing that cozy, inviting feel. Beer lovers, don't skip the main bar. The custom tap wall is a total vibe, with a solid lineup of beers and plenty of personality. Our waitress continued that same level of hospitality. She was attentive, friendly, and provided that kind of service where the smile feels genuine rather than part of the uniform. But then came the moment that really impressed me. I ordered a 10 oz. Sapporo, but somehow received a 16 oz. I didn't even notice the difference. When we were getting ready to pay, our waitress came over and told us about the blunder-- noting we would only be charged for the 10 oz. Now THAT is honesty. We've been to establishments where billing mistakes seem to mysteriously work in the restaurant's favor. So having someone actually point out an error that benefited us--and make sure we weren't overcharged--was refreshing. Speaking of the food... We ordered the shrimp po'boy. It certainly looked loaded with shrimp, but was skimpy and unfortunately, it fell short for us. The shrimp was flavorful, but overcooked. The bread was thick and dense, so I eventually found myself eating only the shrimp and leaving the rest of the sandwich behind. The fries were tasty, but they didn't have that hot, fresh-out-of-the-oil crispiness we were hoping for, so we only ate a few. Would I order the shrimp po'boy again? Probably not. I'm only speaking for the two people at our table--and we're not professional food critics, just two hungry people with opinions! Now, the real highlight of our visit... We met the most beautiful soul. My husband suddenly says, "Look, there's a really tall young man sitting behind you." I turned around, stood up, and said, "My husband said you're really tall. Can I take a picture with you?" He was so sweet and gracious and took a picture with me. And let me tell you--that absolutely made my night! I told him he was beautiful, and he responded, "You are beautiful too!" I disagreed with him, of course. He looked at me and said, "No, ma'am. You are beautiful." Well... alright then! You win. Naturally, I had questions. I asked if he played basketball. "Yes, for Southern University." I asked his jersey number. "Number 22." I told him, "Well, I'm coming to see you play!" And that young man gave me one of the biggest, brightest smiles I've ever seen on a basketball player. So, y'all... if you get out to Southern University and A&M College this season, go show #22 some love and cheer him on. Who knows? We might be looking at a future NBA champion! We had a wonderful evening at Mid City Beer Garden. Eventually, we went back home to a house that had finally cooled down and enjoyed the rest of our evening loving on each other. Thank you, Mid City Beer Garden, for giving us a place to escape the heat, relax, laugh, eat, drink, and make a memory. And most of all... Thank you, Number 22, for honoring an old lady's wishes. Some nights are about the food. Some nights are about the atmosphere. And some nights, you just happen to meet a beautiful souls who makes the whole evening unforgettable.

This is a great place to get food and a drink in BR…read more I am not in Baton Rouge at night as much as I am during the day. Most of the spots I frequent are lunch spots. A few weeks ago I was in town for a hockey game and in need of some refreshments pre-game. This was the perfect spot. It was a little rainy so a large portion of the place was unusable. In better weather the courtyard would've been a nice place to sit. There are many non courtyard tables and that's where we found ourselves. Calling yourself a beer garden and not having an extensive list would be foolish. Foolish they aren't here. Their list is extensive. So extensive and frequently changing that it's found via QR code on the table. The food menu is typical bar fare but taste anything but typical. The giant pretzel was delicious and paired well with the beers. Cheese fries are always welcome when having a drink and their version was equally great. Service was friendly and prompt. Check out Mid City Beer Garden. You'll like it.

A & J Coffee Bean is the BEST! Food is always GOOD and those Green Beans *chef's kiss :*read more

As one of the most low-key businesses in all Baton Rouge, A&J Cafe also happens to be among the…read morebest and very much embodies the mom and pop vibe. Located inside the Baton Rouge's Orthopedic Clinic, they are the lifeline at least food wise for so many important members of our medical community. The long time owners, John and Anna are fantastic people. Super friendly and engaging, they really are some of the nicest people I've ever met. They take pride in their service and understand what it takes to make a customer happy. The food in which they serve inside this smallest cafeteria type setup is pretty simple. It's a mix of cafe food mixed with Cajun flair, so think gumbo, jambalaya, muffalettas, and simple things like fruit, breakfast foods. I also appreciate that as Vietnamese folks but they've incorporated this into their menu. They have all kinds of various total suits for on Fridays they make pho. How glorious. Another thing that should be noted is that they actually were able to snag a lot of king cake. Not just your average king cake but from one of the best in all of Louisiana and perhaps the south: Dong Phuong (#1). They were such a lifesaver during the pandemic and allowed folks to order multiple boxes as long as they came for them. ______________ (#1) Dong Phuong: https://www.yelp.com/biz/dong-phuong-new-orleans-3

Place was clean service was solid breakfast was 10/10. If you have the chance to go here please doread more

Very nice store. Clean an easy to get around in. Large variety of meats an wine. Good specials…read more Excellent deli with lots of choices. Quick an fast service.

This place is great always fresh I love the bakery and deli. They usually have nice helpful…read moreworkers. The place always clean and organized

I have no clue why someone would give this place such a low rating. I LOVE rouses. All the…read morelocations are awesome. They always have great things in store. Especially the food. I love picking up some of their food that I can just take home and eat or heat up myself. They also have a delicious garlic bread. The potato salad is super good too, and don't get me started on some of their desserts I love how convenient this location and the other locations are. I also love the selection. Everyone here is also really nice. I love supporting Louisiana owned businesses.

very satisfied with the food and the service. there is a large selection of alcoholic beverages and…read moreas well as many choices of sandwiches and seafood platters. I will definitely be a customer.

I love this place. Moose and Khalid are super nice guys. Fried chicken, poboys, hamburgers and the…read moreother hot items are all really good and well-priced. The place is always lit up really well too.

I went to get a quick bite to eat and saw So Delicious Soul…read moreFood counter. Today was ox tails, rice with gravy, 2 sides, and cornbread. It was so good. Y'all check them out. Every day is a different menu. Tomorrow they will have orka. I was told this.

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.

Great store-made fresh bread, so good we make a special trip just for it. The staff is always…read morefriendly and helpful.

I grew up going to Reeves (I was inside of Reeves the day of the Exxon explosion and remember the…read moreceiling tiles moving!), but I moved away from the area some time ago. Once we entered the stay-at-home day and age, I was on the hunt for smaller, local stores, and i rediscovered Reeves. (I have moved back closer to it as years have gone by.) They do not have everything you are looking for sure. But they have the basics. They have a decent enough wine and beer selection, they don't have a lot in the way of veggies - but what they have is pretty okay, and then they have the staples. There is never a large crowd, and as times as gone by, staff is masked. I feel fairly safe there as far as cleanliness. They have some room to improve, but it's still okay. There are super friendly kids working there who are very personable. I always strike up a good conversation with them, and I'm proud of them. Managers seem to care about everyone there, which is nice. I will continue to keep this in my rotation of local grocery stores. Keep up the good work.

We are back after5 years and we are happy to report that Cocha is thriving!!!!…read more We were hoping that the grilled Parmesan coated oysters were on the menu but they weren't However, it gave us an opportunity to explore the menu and we were thankful we did. For appetizers, we had the cachapas with pork which were delicious. Recommended app for sure! My wife had an Indian curry with cabbage, purple rice, chick peas and spinach-wow!!!!!! Probably the creamiest tasting curry ever! You could add a protein but wifey went with the vegetarian option and it was great! It wasn't perfect bc there were some chick peas that weren't cooked all the way and were crunchy I went with the mussels in a pesto cream sauce with potatoes and it was sooooo delicious!!! Again not perfect as some mussels had that sandy/gritty taste which I didn't like it most of the them were fine. The ambience here is great! The owner really has thought out every detail to make sure you have an amazing experience. From the decor, music, staff-you can tell there was a a lot of thought, care and love put into it. Our server was very attentive and made great recommendations. Ima Florida boy through and through, but anytime I'm in Louisiana, I will definitely make it a point to stop in for another great food adventure!!!

This dinner was AMAZING! Not a single dish was disappointing. The drinks (not photographed) were…read morealso absolutely to die for. The ambiance in this place for dinner is unmatched. My favorite dish was the veggie lasagna, which is actually vegan too ;)