On Saturday, my family decided to try Elsie's for a late dinner. There was 8 of us. We really enjoyed our experience. One word describes it best "Excellent". The food and service was outstanding. Sophie took care of our large party from start to finish. It is very rare these days that the food and service is a 10. I highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back again and hopefully get Sophie as our server. Keep up the great work. Thank You read more

Another one of those places that you dream about after you have had it once! This is going to be a must 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. read more

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The good: red bean hummus, seafood pot pie, the tiger eye pie, choc peanut butter pie and almond joy pie The not so good: though the pot pie was served very warm, the crustless crab pie, brussels sprouts and crawfish hand pies came out cold. They tasted great, but had clearly been sitting for a little while. read more

came on a tuesday night and thought there would be no wait - we were told 1 hour for 5 adults and 2 kids! it ended up being a 15 minute wait. super friendly and chatty waiter! got the natchitoches meat pie with the red beans and rice as my side. i honestly thought it would be a small pie but it's a hand held pie (similar to an empanada) it was very good - the crust was flakey and buttery and paired well with the meats inside! love the salad! it had such a unique dressing. would come back again!! read more

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I have never tried anything here that wasn't delicious! Service is great, and didn't take too long since I went during lunch time. The ambiance is comfortable, it's pretty big in there. I especially enjoyed the blackened fish sandwich. read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - Blackened fish sandwich - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Came into town to visit LSU and Elsie's was recommended as one of the best places to eat in Baton Rouge. After 6 hours of traveling I was up for anything!! We arrived on a Sunday at 11:45am. So right in the middle of the brunch rush. We were quoted a35 minute wait but was seated sooner. We ordered lunch. I got the chicken pot pie my partner got the bbq bayou burger and we split an order of the crawfish pie with red beans and rice. Both plates were served with a salad. Service was great! Jack was our server. He made some excellent recommendations!! The chicken pot pie had a kick to if so fyi....Everything was delicious!! Turns out we got and order of the boudin pie instead of the crawfish pie but it was delicious! He did bring us out a crawfish pie to try (not pictured) and it was also excellent!! The red beans and rice were the best I've had. And I've done a red beans and rice tour in NOLA and this was the best I've had!! We rounded out our meal with the Eye of the Tiger pie. And holey moley!!! The best finish to our meal!! They also have a great craft beer selection on draft. The only downside to this place is the parking is not great and there are only two bathrooms that are unisex. But heck....I'll be back every time I visit BR!! read more

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We go to Elsie's frequently. All of my photos are from numerous visits. I typically get the Boudin or Bayou BQQ Burger however, I also like their Avocado Sandwich. My Wife typically gets their Natchitoches Meat Pies or Poulet Pot Pie. We also love their brussel sprouts and pies, the Eye of the Tiger being our favorite. They also have a good selection of drinks and beers. For some reason the smell of this place reminds me of an elementary or middle school cafeteria. The service is typically okay. The waiters/waitresses are typically quiet and very short verbally or super friendly, no in between imo. Elsie's also has very good sweet tea. The tea actually tastes like tea if that makes sense. As if they use better quality tea or brew it differently than most restaurants. read more

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Still great, continues to be a must visit, along with Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Restaurant on every pass through "Red Stick". As the saying goes, it takes an hour to get from Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge. And pie makes it better. Get the pie flight. Get the boudin melt. Waitstaff and ambiance were spot on. read more

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I wish I could leave a better review! Quite disappointed, sadly. Very clean and very cute!! I've heard amazing things from multiple reviews and was so excited. (Visiting from out of town). Expected a wait, 20 minutes, no problem! Another 15 to place our order, and another 25 to receive our food. We were there over an hour before we got any food. Ooffff... it's fine. We're laid back and can roll with the punches-they're busy and staff was friendly-it'll all be worth it when the food rocks our socks. Sadly...no. Both grilled cheeses (entrees) were room temp and the cheese was already hardening. It felt as if they had forgotten to deliver the food. Waitress was so kind and took the one off our check. It was appreciated. Boudin balls were great!! Bedford and remoulade sauces were okay. Parmesan potatoes were good!! Brussel sprouts and fries were fine-would have been better if served hot, I think. We did the pie flight and they were all good. Not mind blowing, but good. I always give out second chances-public service and food service is tough and sometimes you just have off days. Worth checking out if you live in town!! But if you're just passing through, maybe just get some pie to go. read more

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Just felt a bit underwhelmed. The savory pies (the chicken & beef/pork) were just a bit flavorless. The burger was just not very amazing either. The redeeming point was their apple pie with vanilla ice cream. So good and so fresh. read more

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Everything here was great! My hubby is a pie lover and wherever we go he seems to find a pie place. This was a great find. The food was fantastic!!! We had the chicken pot pie and fish pie and blackberry hand pie for dessert and took home another slice of pie. The place was packed for lunch but I see why. The food was fantastic, the service was attentive and the ambiance was really nice. Give it a try! It won't disappoint. read more

We stopped in for lunch on our road trip, and luckily we got in around opening because it was packed for the 4th holiday. We sat at the bar and got great service there. The crawfish melt was so cheesy and the roasted jalapeños weren't overwhelmingly spicy. We also got the Brussels and the Parmesan potatoes and both had that home cooking quality. There's a reason this place is so popular the food is delicious! read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - Hot crawfish melt - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Walked into a packed restaurant it was nice to see how many people were there I had the LZ hot dog as a July 4th special. We also had the Crawfish melt which was really good. We got a tequila Blackberry sunrise which was delicious. The food came out relatively quick and the staff was nice read more

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First time at Elsie's and I can definitely say it won't be the last! I've been hearing how good it is and they did not disappoint. We had about a 15 minute wait for a table for 2 on a Friday night. Our waitresses were so tentative and kind! We started with the boudin cakes! Really tasty with the avocado cream sauce. My husband kept wishing there were more than two! lol For entrees, I tried the crawfish hand pie and Brussel sprouts, along with a berry kick side salad! Everything was good. I particularly liked the fried jalapeños on the salad!! My husband ordered the Big Plate, includes fish, shrimp,and stuffed shrimp. The fish was fried so perfectly, just needed a few more shakes of seasoning! The remoulade sauce really shined and made the fish taste better. We finished with 2 desserts! The apple pie with ice cream and the turtle were both great! Overall, our experience was amazing! Our waitresses really anticipated our needs the entire night! We'll definitely be back for seconds! read more

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This was my first time going and I will be back! The food was so good! My boyfriend the pork chop and it was very good seasoned well and not dry at all! It had a nice blueberry glaze and it definitely topped it off! The side he chose was red beans and the red beans were very good too and seasoned very well! I ordered the raspberry lemon martini and it was very good as well! Very strong and much needed lol the presentation was everything! Very nice, simple, and delicate! I also ordered the hot crawfish melt with fries and it was to die for! Omg the cheese pull was amazing! The crawfish were seasoned well and I loved the different cheese they incorporated in the sand which! The service was good as well our waiter was super nice and very open to any questions we had regarding the menu. She definitely gave good recommendations since it was my first time! The ambiance of the place was nice as well! It's definitely very spacious but seems very homey too! Overall! I give it a 10/10 and I will definitely be back! Can't wait to try something different! read more

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Elsie's Plate & Pie absolutely knocked it out of the park! Every single thing we tried was incredible. The sandwiches were fresh and packed with flavor, the pot pies were rich, creamy, and pure comfort food, and the appetizers were the perfect start to the meal. The whipped Parmesan mashed potatoes deserve their own standing ovation. They were unbelievably creamy, cheesy, and easily some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. And don't even get me started on the sweet pies... BOMB! They were the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. To top it all off, our waitress, Sophie C, was an absolute gem! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure our entire experience was perfect from start to finish. If you're anywhere near Baton Rouge, do yourself a favor and eat at Elsie's Plate & Pie. We'll definitely be back for the food the people and the ambiance! read more

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We walked into such an eclectic restaurant with the hustle and bustle of paying customers and servers. As soon as we sat, we were given a bowl of pork skins to munch on while we waited for our drinks and food. The pork skins were so light, fluffy and delicious. We ordered the poulet (chicken) pot pie and crawfish hand pie and both were tasty. The chicken pot pie had a smoked chicken flavor. There were sandwiches that were on the menu I really wanted to try but it would have been too much food so didn't order. I will surely try it next time. The sweet pies they had on the menu looked amazing too! We ordered the lemon box pie with blueberry whipped cream - yum! The ambiance was hustling, bustling and appropriate for the type of food and vibe they were creating. The service was great too. Our server was very helpful in choosing our food. I recommend trying this place next time you're in BR for sure! read more

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The food was good, definitely would go back for that, however the restroom facilities were pretty sketchy. When traveling with a small kid, bathrooms are important too and it does kinda ruin the experience with food if the bathroom is kinda gross because you wonder about the staff. I'm hoping it was a one off. read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - The bathroom - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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No wonder this place was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! Some of the best chicken pot pie I've ever had. They have lots of other great things on the menu too, but the chicken pot pie is definitely the main highlight for me. Absolutely worth a visit! read more

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Loved this little hole in the wall place! It's a pretty neat vibe and the food is outstanding. You park behind the building and come in through the back, which is their main entrance. We came from out of town and they were able to sit us rather quickly with two children. Food was delivered fresh and fast. Our kids loved their burger. Husband and I got the crawfish Louisianan melt and the LZ Smokey sandwich. Customer service was very good. We'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - LZ Smokey - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great atmosphere! Wonderful service from Grey! And delicious food! I really enjoyed the red beans and rice. It came with fried chicken and boy was that a treat. Yum. Also tried the chicharonnes which were excellent. I will be back soon for another meal. read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - Red beans and rice and fried chicken. - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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This is a MUST go type place when in Baton Rouge! Such unique and oh soooo good dishes. Their pies are what they are known for and all that I get and you really cannot go wrong with any of them. They have dessert pies and lunch/dinner pies and their lunch/dinner pies take the cake for me (and I am a dessert guy). The place is not big, but they always seem to get people in/out quick so there is never much of a wait. The service is great and they always take great care of you!! The place is clean and cozy inside. It is small, but arranged so that you never feel crammed. read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - Crawfish Pies with Red Beans n Rice - Amazing! - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This place was amazing, we loved everything we had and could not stop talking about it. It is a small spot with a small parking lot but it is worth the wait. We would definitely go back if in the area again. read more

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Awesome every time! Had sandwiches which were great! Will continue to eat there every chance we get.

Wonderful brunch options! Delicious food -- crawfish queso with fresh pork rinds, Louisiana Poulet Potpie are amazing.

Named after "Ma" Elsie known for their history and Baton Rouge's best brunch! I dropped in for a sampling of dishes (faster seating at the bar where friends and service are front-row!) - the Cajun Crawfish Queso is a fan favorite and a tourist's wonder with pork rinds instead of traditional chips. If you didn't bring friends, you'll be sure to make some ordering this dish! Why not make it a double with the Louisiana Poulet Pot Pie - hot out of the oven with flaky crust, savory cream sauce, and pulled smoked chicken. I always close the sampler with dessert, and Eye of the Tiger (sweeter than it sounds, lemon ice-box pie topped with blueberry whip) delivers on all counts! First visit was a delight, looking forward to my return! read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - Eye of the Tiger - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Food was great, pies were better! Try the Eye of the Tiger (lemon icebox pie with blueberry whipped cream)! Quaint little restaurant with very reasonable prices and great quality. Definitely casual, don't let the parking lot fool you, you will be happy you visited and gave this spectacular little local joint a try. Service was great too! read more

Cute place! Staff very nice! Been for breakfast and now dinner. I enjoyed dinner much more. Ordered: Smokey 3 Cheese Pimento: so good! Highly highly recommend Louisiana Poulet Pot Pie: very good! The top crust was nice and the rest was a little spicy but the flavors were amazing The Boudin Burger: falls apart in your hands. Nice flavor! Eye of the Tiger Pie: it was fine. I was hoping for more of a lemon flavor. And blueberry flavor in the whipped cream read more

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What an amazing find! DO NOT be fooled by the front of the building & the surrounding area!!! Haul yo a$$ around to the back (there's a parking lot off the 1 way street) and put your name on the list. We arrived about 1:00 on Labor Day and it was a 45 min wait, but we snagged a couple of bar seats. The special for the day was hot dogs. Hmmm... but wait!! These were NOT what you think, we ordered a Diablo Shrimp Melt and the hot dog with Pimento Cheese, Bacon, & house made Blueberry Pepper Jelly & Fried Pickles. Now I know how this sounds, but WOW!! Just WOW!! The melt was good, but sweet Baby Jeezus that dog was FANTASTICAL! We got a piece of Lemon Icebox Pie to enjoy tonight, so can't comment on that just yet, but I'm betting it will be da bomb. read more

From what I hear, Elsie's gets packed. That was not the case on a sunny Saturday mid-afternoon, but it was still decently busy. We were seated quickly, and skipped drinks. Elsie's, known for their pies, carries versions that are both savory and sweet in addition to a large menu of Southern-style comfort dishes with Cajun and Creole flavors. I got the seafood lafourche bisque and the blackened catfish sandwich. My friend got the honey chop, and we also shared the seafood pot pie. The seafood bisque: made with plenty of seafood bites is a super flavorful bisque broth - recommend! The honey chop: tender pork chop in their signature pepper jelly bbq - highly recommend! Seafood Pot Pie: I can see why they're known for pies! While on the heavier side, it was deliciousness in every bite - highly recommend. -- The blackened catfish sandwich: not worth it. Almost seemingly an afterthought on the menu... the blackened catfish itself was tasty but the simplicity of the lettuce, tomato and white bread (ok, sourdough) did not bring it together and was super bland and plain - do not recommend. It would have been better if they had a blackened catfish dish rather than this sandwich. -- Unfortunately service was also really slow. Our drinks (waters) and seafood bisque came out quick but we waited 35-40 minutes for the rest of our food. Our server informed us that the honey chop would be 20 minutes, which we were okay with, but after 35 minutes we were growing more and more impatient, especially given that it wasn't too busy at the time and our server never acknowledged the long delay. Inside, it's an industrial look and feel and on the trendier side. And even with setbacks, I'd definitely come back for their pies, and avoid the catfish sandwich. read more

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I was in Baton Rouge visiting family and since I'm always the one chosen to pick the place we eat at I chose this place of many pictures alone. It did not disappoint. We had the crawfish queso and cracklin as an appetizer. That was delicious. The cracklin was fried perfectly and the queso was flavorful. For entrees we had the seafood pot pie and the boudin melt. Both were amazing. The seafood pot pie crust was flaky and soft and butter and the filling was everything I wanted it too be. It was creamy with lots of flavor and just enough seafood. The boudin melt was unlike anything I've ever had but I'm so glad I got it because it was really good. The bread was soft, crunchy, and buttery. We also had the spicy watermelon margarita. Honestly I'm not sure what made me get this because I you l usually don't like spicy margaritas. This changed my mind. I love spicy margaritas now, at least the ones from Elsie's. I'm really upset that I ate so much that I didn't have room for dessert. read more

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Good was great. We ordered the crawfish queso , the Boudin burger, fried shrimp plate, and a child's hammer and fries. Food was amazing The service was good. Waiter was attentive. We also ordered the blueberry pie, and the shameless brownie pie. Our biggest complaint is that while we were seated in the cubicle the lady with the short blonde hair that's covered in tattoos (which we loved) was digging all in her nose at the front counter as we were trying to eat. read more

Elsie's Plate & Pie - American Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Delicious food and friendly service. Only complaint is that the restaurant itself isn't very big and doesn't have a lot of seating. The food is so good and because of that they are always really packed and it may take like 30 mins - 1 hour to get sat. Not meant for groups bigger than 4-6. Amazing pies tho. read more

One of our favorites. Great food, unique menu, very good draft beer selection, great craft cocktails and incredible desserts. Excellent service by interesting staff in a unique to BTR environment. We regularly go here and are very happy every time. Only challenge is sometimes finding a parking spot. read more

First things first. Our server, Lily, was phenomenal. My husband and I are both fast drinkers and she had a refill ready every time. She was very pleasant to talk to and we had several conversations. She was so helpful and we loved her. I had never been here and was stumped between two dishes but ultimately got the Steak Frites. Tell me why the best steak I've ever had in my life was from a pie shop? It was PHENOMENAL and cooked to perfected. I prefer medium rare and few restaurants cook that preference well and Elsie's exceeded my expectations. The sweet pies were fantastic and very yummy. Their homemade pork rinds weren't overly crunchy and the perfect paring for the crawfish queso. The place itself is very cute and worth the extra minute to find the parking lot. I always saw the restaurant from government street but had no desire to try to find parking. It is SO WORTH IT! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Everything was perfect. How can that be? Well our server Alice nailed the recommendations and everything was stunningly good. Catfish. Red beans and rice. Seafood pot pie. Salads. Okra. Get here... It's awesome. read more

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Stopped at Elsie's on our road trip from Los Angeles to Miami and it was easily the best meal we've had so far. The fried chicken was honestly the best I've ever had, and the dessert was incredible. Great food, great service, and absolutely worth the stop in Baton Rouge! read more

Had a delicious meal at Elsie's! It was easy to come in and sit at the bar at lunch on the weekend and they have a good amount of other seating inside too. You're immediately greeted with all their sweet pies on display when you walk in. A very big temptation. For starters, I highly recommend the boudin cakes. The seafood pot pie was to die for, so rich and so delicious. The crawfish hand pie was also really good but the seafood pot pie was the stand out. Their entrees also come with a side salad and we tried their signature pepper jelly vinaigrette. It was pretty sweet but was still pretty good. Their melts and their crawfish queso with cracklins are also all so good. This is a great spot to come get some southern food that might put you down for a nap after! read more

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Elsie's is pretty good but for someone who gets anxious it's hard with the loud music. The service is decent a little slow and don't get refills very fast. The food all in all I would recommend. read more

The pimento cheese app was fantastic! I would go again just for that. Ate dinner around 6 and there was a decent crowd. I would get there early for close parking. Fun and hip atmosphere. Service was good for how busy it became. Don't leave without trying a slice of homemade pie. read more

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