Shrimp and grits, Egg Bites and Grit bowl with bacon was our choice of breakfast. Macchiato and…read moreLatte Coffee was bland. Biscuits were pretty good. Nice group location, outdoor seating. Spacious and nice vibes. Service was good, our server was for personable. Definitely a good breakfast experience.

An amazing breakfast and ambience with tunes of jazzy vibes. Real food !! I had the Savoury Beignet…read morewith gravy and poached egg over arugula. Amazing !! My daughter had Egg Bite Biscuit that was an egg and bacon biscuit, so good! Coffee is another 5 stars! Staff are pleasant and efficient. There is heart in food, hospitality and vibes!

First time here and I had to ask what to do LOL Easy peesy…read more Grab a cup, get coffee, order beignets, sit down. Unlimited coffee. Got it. Definitely get the square beignets. The fingers aren't as good. I loved it. Definitely be back. The staff was hilarious.

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.

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.

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.

Creative take on Creole food. Wonderful server who explained the more unique menu items in great…read moredetail. Charming decor that is warm and inviting. Even the ladies room was a beautiful. Artisanal cocktail menu. The sausage gumbo was phenomenal. It had a smoky flavor with a deep mahogany color and a small mound of rice in the center. Get the bowl vs the cup, you won't regret it! The side house salad was really good. Loved the pickled onions. The boudin egg rolls were accompanied with pepper jelly and were fantastic.

Amazing food and terrific service!! Staff is friendly, food is magnificent! Although I don't know…read morewhere they are located now.

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.

Great Food, wonderful service ! Met the owners, extremely nice folks…read more Love it! I'd highly suggest their house fried rice with yum yum sauce

Marnelle is a very hard working owner/chef. She immediately greets you. Ambiance is casual. We try…read moreto support the Cafe anytime we are nearby. She makes many different dishes. I try to order something different each time.

Everything tastes homemade, from the hearty breakfast options to the satisfying lunch plates…read more Portions are generous without being over-the-top, and you can tell there's care put into both flavor and consistency.

Great place for Fried Chicken will always go here what more can I say great fried chicken it ALWAYS…read morehot Don't hesitate to try it

Friendly staff, nice interior and great food! A great…read morecombination for a great dining experience.

I cannot believe it has taken me so long to finally review this place. Magnolia Cafe has been one…read moreof my go to spots since moving to this area in 2015. I've taken family and friends to visit and each time we've had good, friendly service and even better food. The restaurant is homey and has a quaint local vibe. If you are ever in the area in search of a good local option-you can't go wrong with this cafe.

The best Muffuletta in the WORLD! Get it every time I am in BR. Do not pass up this favorite family…read moreowned Italian restaurant. Had the lasagna to go also, fantastic. Best ever, no kidding

I haven't tried everything on the menu but have had the muffuletta (half makes 2 meals really and I…read moretire of it by then so reminding myself to never get a whole unless sharing & not worth making at home because getting all the ingredients would be wasteful unless feeding a crowd. I have always enjoyed the meatball poboy .. but because I don't live close, I was inspired to find a good recipe and did!! Always have Italian meatballs in the freezer for quick meals, but when in the area and in the mood for Italian deli I'll be back for a lunch special. Used to go to the one way down Florida Blvd & think this area was a good move for them. Very nice family run restaurant if you haven't tried it.