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

This place is awesome…read more I ended up here the other day not because I planned ahead. Instead, I was trying to meet a friend for lunch and he was so late that we couldn't get in where were trying to go. I saw the sign and off we went to Simple Joe Cafe. Simple, it is. Awesome food, it also is. This place is not fancy nor is it meant to be. This is a solidly Americana type menu and ordering at the counter, serving your own coffee, and picking your own table kind of place. AKA - the kind of place I love. I have been here a few times now and only had breakfast. Hint: they serve it all day. The two meat omelet is a great choice and has been my go-to. The other day some friends got burgers and a club sandwich and those looked great too. This will definitely be in the rotation for lunch.

Tried for the first time. Restaurant is cute. The beignets were hot, fresh, & delicious. We'd…read moredefinitely come back.

We were passing through here on our way to Fla and had to stop and try there beignets. The wife and…read moreI had the Beignet fingers and they were excellent, very crispy outside and soft in the middle. They were really good and my wife also enjoyed their hazelnut coffee.

I stumbled upon some luck today - I was driving and wanted to try some beignets. I came across…read moreRue's on Google and decided to try it. The man, i'm assuming the owner, was so nice to me and even gave me extra beignet fingers!! (The photo I pósted). The area is very clean and everyone is very friendly! I 10/10 recommend this place !!

Was wanting some beignets after our visit to NOLA. Found this place on yelp and it was legit! Hot…read morecoffee au lait was delicious. And the beignets were scrumptious. Hot, fluffy, decadant. Would return in a heartbeat! Deduct one star for odd atmosphere of clutter and sticky tables.

A fun way to experience a little French cuisine and ambiance. I went here for lunch on a Saturday,…read moreand it was pretty busy, but such a vibe! There are tons of options for food. I was craving a sanwhich, so I got the half Caprese sandwich with a side of fruit. You order at the counter, and if part of your meal can be made right there, then it is. The fruit could be made right there, so they gave me the fruit cup and then gave me a number for my sandwich. It took a minute for the sandwich to come out, but they have free bread slices by the fountain machine that I got while I waited. When my sandwich came out, I devoured it. It was so good and hot...just how I like it. There is no Coke products here, only Pepsi, so beware of that. When you are done, you just leave the tray/plate and they come get it. There is tons of seating in here too.

Cute restaurant. Nice atmosphere and ambiance. Food was good. I enjoyed the tomato basil soup and…read morethe prime rib sandwich. Was tough to find a table for 8. Tables needed to be bussed. Our table had a finger nail clipping on it. Gross. Overall, decent quick stop. I'd come here again.

Absolutely great food and wonderful service, in a surgical center of all places! Definitely…read moreconvenient for a stressful day!

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

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!

Great experience for our large group! We had a Saturday 10:30 a.m. reservation for 17 people, and…read morethis place accommodated us perfectly. Haylen was our server and did an excellent job, very attentive, and all of the food came out incredibly fast. I ordered the hot sausage biscuit with cheese grits, simple but absolutely delicious. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. I also tried several mimosas (lavender, watermelon, and classic), and at just $3 each, you truly can't beat it. The food prices were very affordable too, which is a huge plus in this economy. The space was cozy and charming, almost like dining inside an antique shop. Overall, a great experience, and I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu.

People made a big deal about the Bermuda Triangle back in the day and as time went on, we realized…read morethat it was kind of fake thing. But one thing that is more true than the Bermuda triangle is the Baton Rouge Bridge Crossing traffic back up. It's like as inevitable and predictable as anything can be and I am getting to enjoy it firsthand today. Always a traffic accident always a lane closure. Now usually I do the farm market Road north of Baton Rouge to avoid it but today I needed to go this way. The I-10/I-12/110 Triangle maybe? And I knew that my first stop would be French Truck location. I wanted coffee for the rest of my trip as I am traveling with my brewing equipment. I sampled their Festin, and their single source, Kenya, and Ethiopia and I decided to get a bag of the Ethiopia because it has that profound blueberry flavor profile that I like in small doses, thinking it was be a perfect coffee to share with my friends in Florida. And now on to lunch at Mestizo. A wonderful staff and ambiance. Great coffee shop music. I will bet that if I waited long enough, Tame Impala would come on the sound system. Lol.

Favorite place to stop at when by the government area! Menu is super diverse and can literally find…read moresomething for anyone. A lot of places to sit, which made it comfortable to catch up and have conversation.

I visited during the week after the breakfast rush and before lunch. The space was clean and there…read morewere not many people there. The drinks station was clear of any mess, trash, and spills, so it was clear that they cleaned up. I was quickly greeted and after some food was delivered to a table, my order was taken. The price was very reasonable for my meal. It took about 3-4 minutes, and she was at my table with my breakfast croissant in hand. I drove a few minutes to work, and it was still warm and quite tasty and filling. A great visit. I've been a few times for lunch, and it is understandably very busy during those times. Things don't always go quite as smoothly, and I am not as big a fan of the lunch, but still worth the visit.

The so called "Bagel" is not a Bagel at all. At the most, it is a roll. It is steamed and not…read moreboiled. If this "Bagel" was in NY New Yorkers would run it out of the city immediately. Try using Caravan NY Bagel mix. Hope you are using All Trumps or Balancer flour with Fresh Yeast. Disappointing for sure.

Had a excellent experience. The food was amazing Having the cinnamon roll french toast and the…read morebiscuits and gravy. The food was very favorable. Paired with an excellent drink (salted caramel cold brew) Also not pictured is a chicken salad sandwich which is also confirmed good. The staff was nice including our incredible waitress jade

I went here for our friend birthday brunch after class and we all were ready to eat. I ordered the…read moreBLT with country potatoes. It looked amazing but it was just okay. The sandwich was super dry and didn't come with any condiments on it so we had to ask. My friend ordered some drinks. She got the Bloody Mary which came with a lot of toppings. She also got the country gravy biscuit with sausage which was very sage heavy. It tasted completely like sage and less like sausage. She doesn't eat eggs so she gave me hers and they were very dry as if they had been cooked and sat on the counter for an hour. The service was good, however. We had a very sweet waitress. The environment of the restaurant or the ambiance was nice. It felt cozy but I wish the food was better.

I wanted to leave a review praising Ashley. She was our server. I am the mom of a child with level…read moreone autism and she was so patient with him and that means so much to mom's like me who struggle in public with the social aspect of our child's behavior. We often feel judged or ostracized because in all respects, our child's gifted or seemingly normal, but then the behavior issues come out. With Ashley, she was patient as we worked through his food choices which if you have a child with autism, you completely understand the limitations. This was our first time there as a family and now he has a new place. He's familiar with and if you know what it went that is you know. Thank you Ashley for a stellar experience, Paige.

A casual breakfast spot located at the end of a strip mall, Ruby Slippers is a quick and accessible…read moreoption for those looking for a carb heavy southern breakfast. We were able to be seated as walk-ins on Presidents Day morning, although the place was absolutely packed. The service here was warm and the food came out moderately quick. This place feels like one of those higher end casual spots, definitely a step above IHOP, but not quite First Watch. We ordered a bunch of things so we'll break it down one by one: Pancakes with bacon - a bit of a letdown. Pancakes had no real flavor and the bacon was good, not great. Beignets - pretty good. Better than some we've had for sure, a nice sweet and doughy treat. French toast bites - very delicious. Came with a nice, sweet dipping sauce that really brought it home. Fried catfish & grits - hit and a miss. The catfish was delicious and lightly battered, the grits were very heavy and buttery which didn't go well with the catfish. It does also come with a biscuit that was light and buttery. Creamy vanilla iced coffee - good. Nothing too special, definitely better than a chain like Starbucks, that's for sure. It had a nice sweetness to it. Altogether, Ruby Slipper is a decent breakfast spot. Nothing we ate really hit it out of the park, but we were satisfied with our meal. It really seems like a local favorite spot and one that feels convenient to hit coming and going from NOLA. If you're looking for quick, convenient, and moderately cheap, this is the spot you're searching for.