I don't know if it's the south, LSU, or just the courtesy of the population, but after frequenting coffee shops in college towns for almost a decade now (in a totally non-creepy way, I promise), I was fully impressed the Highland Coffee. The service was prompt and courteous, the coffee was great, and the other people in the shop created a really nice atmosphere. Perhaps it was my nostalgia for college, studying, or exchanging ideas over caffeinated goodness, but I left feeling great and got a ton of work done at the same time. Either way you win, HC. I'd say I'll be back soon, but Seattle is a bit of a drive. read more

You cannot go wrong at Highland Coffees. My teacher friends and I practically live in this place grading papers and drinking fantastically strong coffee. Great selection of teas too! Near and dear to my heart. A BR classic. read more

Good place to study and do homework. Coffee is great and staff is very pleasant. However, good luck finding a parking space nearby if you drive. And if you come on a weekday night around 7 or 8, you can forget about finding an empty seat. read more

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Love their coffee. Lattes are way better than Starbucks but I gave four stars because I've been going here for a while and never knew that they had a loyalty card. read more

I really love the atmosphere, proximity to campus, the fact that they don't make you feel weird for buying one or two drinks and then using their wifi for a few hours (bless you), and their flavored iced coffees! I think two areas for improvement are the taste of the espresso drinks and drip coffee. There have been a few instances where I pop in for an Americano, and have noticed that the espresso tastes over extracted and bitter-- perhaps making more adjustments and tasting the espresso more frequently throughout the shift would help to smooth that out. As for the coffee-- similar issue, sometimes tastes over extracted or burnt. Some simple adjustments made by the staff when they are brewing would completely solve this. read more

Love Highland Coffees! Some of the best iced coffee in Baton Rouge, great study space, and friendly baristas. Parking can be challenging but this is one of my favorite coffee places. read more

While some student might say their favorite part of LSU is the professors or the football games, my favorite part of LSU is Highland Coffees. Take a step into Highland and you feel like you're no longer in the conservative state of Louisiana but in a place where all are welcome. Whether you come in wearing Nike shorts and greek letters on your tank or the outfit you put together at the thrift store, everyone can appreciate the peace and tranquillity that comes from enjoying a cup of coffee or an espresso drink from Highland. Yes you may have to fight for outlets during their peak hours or wait in a long line, and no the baristas won't hurry up. They are making art and putting the time your latte deserves. If you appreciate coffee, you appreciate Highland. Enjoy! read more

This place is my jam. Walls covered in beautiful local artwork, great atmosphere, free/fast wifi and amazing outdoor space with lots of greenery. They also roast the beans on-site, which means that if you're on the north side of campus, you can smell the sweet scent of roasting coffee beans. It's like a mating call for coffee addicts. Their coffee has the added benefit of being delicious and they have a mind-blowing assortment of flavored coffees for a place that produces their own coffee. However, they also have hand-picked loose tea, cold brew coffee and tea, frozen blended drinks, etc. Their pastries and cakes are awesome and fresh, made by a local baker. The owner/staff are incredibly nice people and you can always have a great conversation with a stranger at Highland. read more

Truly the best coffee shop in BR. Great vibe, great workers and oh-by-the-way good coffee and teas. Consistency is their mantra and they are sandwiched around some good watering holes. The bagels and pastries are typically better quality than the chain cafes. Overall, a great place, which is why my kids call it "daddy's favorite cafe." Go Clark. read more

Rude service from one particular individual with curly brown hair. Flavor of all coffees reminds me of my grandmother's gumbo with rice. Limited seating but we've had some damn good times here. Don't know why we keep returning but final's week will be LIT. read more

The value from Highland Coffees is so much higher than that of Starbucks in the bookstore, and wayyy higher than any CC's on campus. If you need a real pick-me-up, Highland Coffees is the play. Starbucks tries to give you as little as possible for your money, my cup from Highland Coffees was (almost :p) too full! Also, my bagel was fantastic. read more

Great independent coffee shop. Smoke free indoors. No alcohol thankfully. No loud music. Stays open fairly late, later than the chains and other independents. Coffee roasted on site, and wide selection of whole leaf teas. Good lighting. Wish there were additional cozy spots to sit inside. Beautiful afternoon sunlight. Pleasant seasonal patio. Hope it stays here forever. read more

I should firstly say I'm an employee of Highland coffees and it makes me sad to see the shop got a bad review because ' our customers are pretentious. ' I've never worked at a place this amazing in my life. All of the employees and especially the owner genuinely care about your coffee. It's roasted in the shop, none of the chain stores do that. Every single barista is willing to make your drink however you want and doesn't consider that a bother, we welcome it. We love our customers and know most of them by name. And yes, some of them are hairy grad students. Our coffee is fresher, better and cheaper than any chain around PLUS you're supporting local business. This place is truly amazing and I often wish I could be a customer because it's such a cozy place to study, read or meet friends. read more

Always a great place to open the books and study if you're in need of a a great get away from your house. They have wifi and are opening until midnight. The coffee selection is pretty standard with a few choices of pastries. read more

Good coffee, good atmosphere, very friendly service, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of seating. I really love this place! It reminds me of coffee shops on the West Coast with the little "garden" area outside. Really lovely local spot! read more

a must for all LSU students-- and BR coffee lovers ! It has the cutest interior with the prettiest though provoking artwork and an amazing outdoor sitting spot as well read more

I tried their light and darker espressos in a latte. Both completely lacked body, which was surprising and disappointing. Slightly better than Starbucks, but I did also notice coffee ground at the bottom of my drink... Between this and the rushed service, I wouldn't recommend the espresso drinks here unless you're flat out of other options. EDIT: I went to Magpie the next day, and realized how terribly flavourless and murky the lattes at Highland had been. Avoid the espresso here! read more

I was here almost every day from about 1997 to 2001 and I would have never graduated had it not been for Highland Coffees. I swear it was the only place that I could study at without being annoyed by some crappy music being played or repeated banging sounds and blenders churning like you hear at Starbucks. There was always nice classical music being played really low and it got me into a zone where I could concentrate on my work for hours. The coffee is great. The owner knows his stuff. They roast their own beans. I return to Baton Rouge a couple of times a year now to visit family and I always stop by for a cup of coffee at Highland Coffees when I'm in town. The place hasn't really changed a bit since I left except that I no longer see people that I know there but that's the case everywhere in Baton Rouge because it's a college town and people come and go every few years. I recently discovered that there is FINALLY a way to order Highland Coffees coffee on-line!! I'll be doing so from now on as soon as I run out of the beans that I purchased from my last trip home! Thank you Highland Coffees for being there for me in that unique time of my life when I was an LSU student and for remaining the great coffee house that you are. I only hope that I never return home to find a condo building sitting in your location like the rest of the Chimes St. area has become. www.highlandcoffeesbr.com read more

Oh how I miss this place! First of all, there are a ton of seating options (indoor, outdoor, couches, big chairs, little chairs) so you can get the most out of your study/research/reading session. I know I'm not the only one who's left a coffee shop in mild pain from sitting in the same wood chair for hours. There's also lots of natural light inside and the patio area is just lovely... usually quiet, birds hopping around, etc. The coffee and tea here is top notch and there are tons of types and flavor options. I'm pretty sure they roast their own coffee beans but don't quote me. The only thing that's less than ideal about this place is the parking situation. But, there are parking lots in the area and a little fresh air never hurt anyone. read more

I would not have finishe dmy thesis had it not been for Highland coffee. This palce provided such a great atmosphere to work and stufy in. They also have tasty drinks. I love the courtyard also. read more

I have yet to try something here I didn't like! The staff is really sweet and totally understand that we aren't all experts on the many different types of coffee drinks. My favorite thing from here has got to be chocolate covered espresso beans! I will say however that the same customers seem to be in there all the time and if you aren't okay with ladies and gents undressing you with their eyes you may want to make it a quick trip. Besides the sometimes uncomfortable stares from the customers everything is great! read more

I stood in line for 10 minutes waiting to order. The two people at the register asked everyone in front of me and behind me if they had been helped or wanted anything but skipped over me as if I was invisible. Could be worth mentioning that the cashiers and everyone else who was in line with me were white and I'm Black. So, I don't know, maybe that had something to do with it. read more

Great place to study. Get your laptops on, indulge yourself in their own coffee which is ground to optimize on the flavor. Their dark roast is great. They don't have a proper meal to eat. Just munchies which include muffins, cakes, and cookies. Haven't tried those! Restrooms available! avg coffee serving is around 4$. Parking a problem on evenings. read more

Coffee house located walking distance to LSU campus. Great place to have intimate conversations and group study sessions. Service is on point, with plenty of options to pick from! Sad that I moved away from campus otherwise I would be here more often read more

I love the feel of this coffee shop! I went into town and had to do some paper work. Open space with a calm environment. Their coffee is great along with their staff!!! Definitely my go-to when I'm in BR! read more

Going for coffee in the states is a little like going to the pub in the UK and I love it! Highland coffees was my go to place to study, meet friends or just grab a really nice coffee! I spent many an afternoon whiling away the hours here and I am so sad to hear it is closing down! :( read more

The perfect cappuccino with a muffin - the best way to spend an afternoon if you are around LSU. The folk here are mostly students studying or doing their work, so it is a pretty quiet place. Great for reading a book over a cup of steaming coffee. read more

I absolutely adored this place, and is now my favorite coffee shop when I visit Baton Rouge. The employees were friendly, and the coffee was absolutely perfect and rich in taste. The atmosphere is relaxed, and I love the fact that this company is eco friendly. Thank you so much for the great service and providing a lovely environment for a coffee date. read more

This is by far the best coffee in BR I have tried.. I wish they were located in Dallas..

Waiting to order, I heard the barista ask very detailed questions about the person's coffee order in front of me. I like that they pay attention to detail here. So why the one star? I ordered what I thought was a cream cheese croissant (that's how the plate it was on in the display case was labelled), only to take a bite and realize that it was cream cheese and ham. I don't eat meat. Beware when you order as they clearly don't pay attention to all details. read more

Highland offers a sizable drink menu. Though typically I get the iced coffee (quick to make, packs a good caffo-wallop), I've had their capps and mochas before. I prefer the richness of their iced coffees to CC's, but the espresso drinks tend to fall short, especially on speedy service. Unlike any typical coffee shop, there is no assembly line method of drink creation and payment. One person makes one whole order and then rings that order up when he or she is done several minutes later. Working (perhaps too long) in the service industry, I cringe at this. The atmosphere is one of the best in Baton Rouge. Dark teal walls contrast with the wide and open windows overlooking Chimes street and the coffeehouse's courtyard (though at night it tend to feel smaller), and are adorned with local artwork. The baristas are nice enough, though there is no attempt to really relate to the customer at all. Not that I can blame them, but to some it matters. The patrons are usually present during schooltime (pretty dead in the summer) and the lobby can range from sleepytime quiet to everyone-needs-to-stfu-thisisacoffeeshop. The wifi is about the worst in the area, though it's free. Beggars can't be choosy. read more

What to say? Coffee is ok - better than Starbucks but... Very slow wifi. If you want to study or read a book without internet come here, otherwise stay home or try the library. Also a homeless guy wandered into the courtyard bothering all the patrons. Oh, and a bird **** on me. Not coming back. +2 for better than average coffee (Baton Rouge standard) +2 for atmosphere - 1 for slow wifi - 1 for homeless people - 1 for bird **** on me!! You do math. read more

Some of the best coffee you will have in your life accompanied by excellent pastries and service. So much better than other coffee places that there isn't even a comparison. read more

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This is a great spot to cozy down with a good book or study materials, but also offers a conversational environment. Their baristas are efficient and helpful. Beware it can get packed quickly and often, but if you are a fan of yummy beverages and music majors this is the spot for you! read more

Definitely my Go To coffeehouse. I love that its local and the coffee are on point. The place is great to catch up, study, or have personal time. read more

I ordered the iced Hazelnut Coffee and I will not order it again. It managed to have the flavor but it was completely watered down. And why do I still give it 4 stars? This place has free Wi-fi, comfy sofas, plenty of tables and chairs inside AND outside of the coffee shop, and it just has that college vibe which I love. I'm not an LSU student but this coffee place made me want to study! read more

I've only been to Highland twice, but I find that it's a nice place to study or chat with a friend. I like that they have glassware for drinks that aren't to go, but I don't understand why a large sized drink would be 12 oz for "for here" and much larger "to go" when they are the same price. Either way, I've had tea and a cafe au lait and both are good. The biscotti is excellent and not dry or hard- yum! I will probably be back if I need a place to study or work near campus. However, the parking is a hassle (street parking w/ a meter on weekdays) and it's usually pretty crowded! I also wish the baristas were more friendly; that would be nice! read more

They roast their own beans, and it definitely makes a difference. Their coffee is tons better than CC's and Starbucks, plus its chill atmosphere makes it even better. read more

Great coffee and nice people! Can't beat that! We stopped by when driving through town to explore the campus and had to grab a coffee at Highland after reading their reviews. They definitely lived up to their expectation! Check them out for their delicious coffee. They have many comfortable places to sit and hang out, study or read. read more

This place is great! I go at least twice a month and buy pounds of their freshly roasted on location coffee. The staff is attentive and friendly, and the last two times I've been, I stood at the back of a huge line with my arms loaded with bags of coffee and they asked if that was all I wanted AND THEN jumped me to the front of the line to checkout since I only buy whole bean coffee to brew myself. The look, smell, sound, feel AND taste of this place are amazing, and rare indeed is the coffee house that appeals to all five senses. read more