We came for brunch as a party of five on the first Saints game day, so it was PACKED. We joined the…read morewaitlist for about 40 minutes, but once we arrived, we still had to check in and wait another 35 minutes. Parking was crazy too -- we ended up around the back of the shopping center. Thankfully, it was worth the wait. We sat near the bar, our service was impeccable, and the chef even came out to our table. For appetizers, we shared the French Toast Bites, Pig-Candy Bacon Bites and Fried Green Tomatoes. One of each was plenty for five people. The Fried Green Tomatoes were surprisingly my favorite -- there's a lot going on with the remoulade and bacon-onion jam, but it WORKS. The French Toast Bites were fried a little hard, and the Pig-Candy Bacon was very sweet and also a little hard, although my son devoured it. The regular bacon is ALWAYS amazing, so we ordered several rounds for the table. My husband and dad loved their Three Little Pigs Omelets. My husband added shrimp to his grits and said they were delicious, while my dad only finished half his plate because the portions are generous. My Southern Breakfast with scrambled eggs, cheese grits, bacon, fried green tomato and biscuit was simple, GOOD and filling. For picky kids, I'd order one pancake and extra bacon instead of multiple kids' meals. I also appreciated the apple juice and coloring sheets with crayons. The Mimosa Flight was just okay. Blueberry Lavender was my favorite, followed by Watermelon Pomegranate. I'd skip Pineapple Peach Bellini and Blue Orange -- I tasted more champagne than flavor. The Mardi Gras Punch, however, was a table favorite, especially the popping boba. Even with the crowd, the bathroom was clean. We watched the Saints game, enjoyed family time and stayed full until evening. Between the food, drinks and impeccable service, I'd definitely return -- just prepared for the brunch rush.

with a lively, casual atmosphere and plenty of choices on the menu…read more The Bananas Foster French Toast is probably the thing I'd tell somebody to try first. Brioche, bananas, that rich Bananas Foster flavor...it's definitely on the sweeter side, but if you're going to brunch, sometimes you just have to commit. LOL. The menu has enough variety that everybody at the table can usually find something, whether you want breakfast, something savory, or one of the heavier brunch dishes. Just keep in mind that some menu items use tasso or other pork-based ingredients, so I always pay attention to what's actually in the dish before ordering. The restaurant itself is bright, busy, and has that fun brunch energy without feeling too overdone. Service is generally good, although like most popular brunch spots, things can slow down when they're packed.

Food is always good and consistent, service can be slow at times especially on weekends but the…read morefood makes up for it. If you want a 50s diner feel with a Louisiana interpretation this is the spot.

Definitely a bit sad & flavorless but a classic LSU diner…read more Eggs were majorly overcooked, grits were flavorless & biscuit was a bit dense & dry. The service however was amazing and very hospitable.

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

The time has come to update my review of this New York Bagel location. While they still have some…read moreof the best bagels in Baton Rouge, they have moved from their historical Lee Drive location to Highland Road. Their new location is in the small strip mall next to The Drunken Fish. This new location offers a covered patio for outdoor dining, as well as ample parking in the private lot in front of the location. They still have all of their classic sandwiches and bagel pizzas, and have even added a few new ones! The main ingredient is of course the authentic bagels. These are the best in Baton Rouge, and are made by a great local business. It's hard to beat that combination. If you want something different, they also have Reuben's and Muffulettas.

Since they opened the Highland location, this is quickly becoming one of my favorite lunch spots…read more I've been enjoying eating my way through their menu since every sandwich option can taste just a little different depending on which bagel you put it on. If you're wanting the change from a bagel you can also swap it for a croissant (which I love!) I prefer the sandwiches to the bagel pizzas, but the pizzas are nice for a change. Their coffee options are really good too! And I always get suckered into grabbing one on my way out the door. The outdoor area has some cute patio furniture as well as tables, and the inside is very spacious while still having a good bit of seating.

Service at lunch was Awesome,Parking was Tight.The service and food was Better than Most.I had the…read moreCrawfish Pie ,my Daughter had the Chicken Pot Pie,Chicken smoked in house .It was the Best i had ever eaten in my life.Everyone has eaten some type of Pie.This was off the chain.Did not have room for desert..Iy's easy to find off Goverment St.down from Old Baton Rouge High School......

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

The food was great. The service was fast friendly and they had a lot to talk about and they were…read morealso funny great ambience a bike is spoke and hub theme of course. I got the hash brown bowl and the wife got eggs, turkey sausage, and hashbrowns. They have a large variety on their menu, many options all the normal breakfast options and more. I'm sure you can find something great to eat here we did. and they also have adult beverages. I recommend spoken hub. It's a wheel of a deal.

We were visiting our son at LSU last weekend and found Spoke and Hub. I wanted to make a…read morereservation, knowing that many places are super booked Sunday morning after a football game weekend. Well, what a great find! This place is super cute and the food was delicious! Especially liked the sausage patties, hush puppies and my over easy eggs were cooked perfectly. The staff were wonderful, service was fast and the atmosphere was welcoming. I highly recommend!

I came here with my mom and sister to waste some time. I got the crème brûlée latte with almond…read moremilk. Normally almond milk lattes disgust me, but this one was good! It was a bit too sweet, but the coffee itself was very nice. I'm a coffee snob and can't stand when coffee has that "burnt cigarette" taste. This coffee was so smooth, not burnt or sour or bitter at all. I am also a sucker for house made syrups, so much so that the sight of bottled syrups will make me leave. This shop makes their own syrups! Give them a shot!

This is a very nice place, have plenty of seating inside & outside. I tried the peanut butter cold…read morebrew, which it was advertised as unsweetened so the cashier recommended to add maple syrup, my mistake was to only add one pump since it usually makes it super sweet but unfortunately I couldn't taste not the syrup or the peanut butter BUT the vegan breakfast sandwich was just amazing, so yummy, it was a whole meal. I'll make sure I come back to try any other coffees for the season. Service was great btw, super fast.

Excellent hot fresh beignets, and the beignets fingers are amazing too! we also got the smoked…read moresausage and biscuit. All of it was amazing. We're just driving through town and are so glad we found this place!

a little confusing on how to order... you have to walk all the way back of the restaurant. there's…read morea paper menu on the left side where you fill out your lunch order and hand it to a lady on the left side. then you walk to the right where you tell them what you ordered and also place your coffee and beignet order. there is no clear signs of what to do lols i got the french dip dressed po boy - so it is with lettuce, tomato, mayo and the roast beef. i dipped it in the cup of beef jus they provided, and it was as good as a sandwich could be. i really liked the potato soup! very creamy. the beignet fingers were doughier than regular beignets and a lot easier to eat!! you can also see them making them fresh right in front of you - turnaround is super fast. the place had a lot of open seating. it could've been a little cleaner but i guess the powdered sugar makes it easy for things to get messy

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!

Leola's is one of my favorite brunch spots! love that they have an Eat Fit menu for everything from…read moreapps to entree to drinks!