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    WOW Cafe

    2.5 (53 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Chicken Wings

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    Southern fried chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries and extra ranch
    Jaclyn N.

    Service was really slow and minimally attentive- but they can be because it's the only restaurant in the airport. Both bartenders were on their personal cell phones the whole time and customers were second priority, even if they were both kind. The food was great for airport dining- and kudos to the chef who came and delivered everyone's food himself. My advice- until they fix the service attitude, eat before the airport if you can. I couldn't due to work.

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    Torri M.

    It's an airport restaurant (grill), and possibly the only one in the entire airport. They offered a plant based burger option which I was grateful for . The folks behind the counter were super nice and they cooked my order fresh rite after I placed it. The sweet potato waffle fries were great. This is a 3 stars for food itself, the waffle fries maybe bumping it up to 3.5 stars. However, the staff was super friendly, there was lots of roomy spots to sit, the plant based burger option, and I could literally see my gate from my booth. This all made my pre-flight meal a great experience.

    Chicken tenders, sweet potato fries
    Denise W.

    I had the chicken tenders and sweet potato fries. Chicken tenders were amazing! They were big, fresh battered and fresh fried with great seasoning. Fries were standard sweet potato waffle fries, fried fresh when I ordered. I would eat here again for sure. I'd probably only order 2 tenders instead of 3. Better than any fast food place and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

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    Jando S.

    There aren't a lot of options at BTR and WOW Cafe is one of the only places to grab a bite or get something to drink. It never seems busy here, presumably because the airport is already laid back people traffic wise, but more likely because the place is lackluster as can be. The food is so mediocre that I wouldn't want to focus on ordering anything at all. Temptation got the best of me many times and I've tried more here than I'd like to personally admit. The infamous chicken biscuit is really dry and unmemorable, which is also how I'd describe most of the breakfast items. Don't shoot for the quesadillas or burgers. It's going to be a really long flight. I thought the last time I was there that I could shoot for something healthier, like their salads and / or wraps. Went for a Covington and Kentucky Club salad and was underwhelmed. Given the already spendy airport price tags, I don't think I could be more disappointed. As if it couldn't get any worse, the staff here is so inept that the wait times can get a little too long here. I've nearly missed at least two flights after waiting breakfast items. They're not exceptionally bright or friendly, which is a huge damper, since I really do believe in southern hospitality but none of that exists here. On a positive note, the place is spacious enough to accommodate all sorts of travelers. There is a lot of seating and room for things like luggage and big parties. It's not always the most well kept (sticky tables, random crawlers in dark corners, crumbs on the floor, etc.), so keep the expectations low. Lastly, they serve PJ's coffee, a New Orleans staple. That alone makes this place 2 stars instead of 1.

    Sausage, buttery bread with rice & beans
    Maria S.

    Decides to order here as I was flying out and the service was pretty quick. The sausage and bread was good! I didn't care for the rice and beans, tasted bland.

    Buffalo chicken roll-up
    Eric J.

    Recently opened business at the airport. I'm not sure if it can be accessed before going through security. Great selection of snacks and little sliders to take on the plane. I had the Buffalo chicken roll-up with hot sauce #2 and hot sauce XIII on the side. Very good! The XIII hot sauce is pretty F'n hot! Cayenne pepper. Quick, friendly service. I'll eat again when I'm at BTR.

    Sarena H.

    I ordered the Texas burger and it was just ok. The cheese on the burger was shredded cheese so it was a mess everywhere, the lettuce was awkwardly big but the bread was soft. Let's just say I'll never order a burger again. The customer is great which is why I gave the 3 stars but the food should be better especially since it's airport prices. I paid 10 dollars just for the burger.. You may want to wait until you get to your final destination.

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    Unenthusiastic service. Food is likely microwaved in the back. Smells like burnt grease.

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    7 years ago

    Not much choice past security at the airport. The burger seemed tasteless because it's some sort of 'pseudo meat'. Don't. Just don't.

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    WOW WOW WOW - take early morning flights just so I can eat here! This is the BEST fried chicken biscuit anywhere!!!

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    Simple Joe Cafe - Shrimp veggie omelets with grits and bacon!  Yum!

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    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

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