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

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This is a nice little spot in the LSU area. Real friendly service and my chicken fried steak was perfect.. parking is a challenge on weekends and there's a bit of a wait at times. My 3 star is because being around the college with so much diversity i would have liked them to have a non pork breakfast protein option.. Also, their hash browns are country potatoes not traditional hash browns but are delicious read more

Louie's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We were visiting for the weekend and this place popped up as a highly recommendation so we decided to give this place a try. The location is about 10 muns from LSU, parking is not that great however we did find a spot. We arrived and realized that this place was crowded we still opted to wait 30 mins. Once we were seated it took a lil while for our waiter to take our drink order(provided it was extremely busy). We finally ordered and the disadvantage of sitting in the front is seeing your food sitting on the ledge waiting for the server to pick it up, another waiter grabbed it and dropped it off. The potatoes (which they call hashbrowns were seasoned good) the chicken fried steak was okay, I recommend the brown gravy the white gravy taste like Campbell cream of mushroom out the can, and were eggs were decent. The waitress rarely visted our table however it seems she was stuck at another table by us who criticized the food. Overall it was a decent experience. read more

Louie's Cafe - Entrance into the establishment - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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I hadn't been to Louie's in over a decade, so much so that this is still the new location to me. Yeah yeah yeah it's been in this sport since like 2014? I am sad that it is breakfast and lunch only now. I live for a diner dinner. I was in BR for a meeting last week and convinced my boss that diner lunch was the way to go instead of some fancy place. When he heard about the super hashbrowns, he was in. I had my standard California cooler with swiss instead of cream cheese and it was as perfect as my memory. The super hashbrowns also did not disappoint. Yes having more parking was great and the staff was efficient and friendly. The whole place could use a bit of a deep clean but I guess that's part of the diner charm. read more

The food is delicious and the service is very good. The portions are large. I've been to this location before and it's trying hard to be the original location just up the road. Inside it's very diner-esque. I really wish they went back to 24 hours because it was the best as a late-night eats place. Now they close too early. Nevertheless it has been a while since I'd been but one of my favorite things to get is the veggie omelet. It is LOADED with veggies. I could have used more cheese, so I'll ask for extra next time. My husband got one of the eggs Benedict dishes and raved about it. The sides of grits and hash browns, respectively, were huge. I would say that the price is about what you would expect nowadays--everything just seems so expensive. I do look forward to going back again, hopefully sooner than later. read more

I feel the spirit of Anthony Bourdain this morning. Good food. Delicious Awoooooooooooga read more

Louie's Cafe - I feel the spirit of Anthony bourdain this morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

If you have not eaten here yet it's a must if you are on or near the LSU campus. Every time we eat here it is a pleasant experience. Great food, great employees and great customer service! I ate here plenty of times when I was at LSU and still try to make it by most weekends! 10/10 recommend! read more

Louie's Cafe - Outside of restaurant. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Louie's Cafe is a legendary place in Baton Rouge. They have moved to a little larger location in the same general area, but are almost always very busy. It's a full service breakfast and lunch location, and everything they have is amazing! It's fed generations of LSU students and Baton Rouge natives, and there's a reason it's still in business today. Breakfast is a major attraction here, and they have everything from the classic combos, to amazing omelettes, and waffles and pancakes. They are known especially for their hash-browns, which are made from cubed potatoes with onions and peppers grilled along with them. They can be had as a side dish, or as a main course with a variety of toppings. Another famous breakfast speciality is the biscuits, which are possibly the best in Baton Rouge. These big rich pillows of goodness are fine with butter and jelly, but even better with gravy. However, there are other meals to be had here. They have a wide variety of lunch or brunch options. I like to mix and match, and sometimes have a burger for breakfast with a side of hash-browns. They have your basics and southern specialties. It's hard to go wrong with thier menu. While the food is the star of the show here, the service and staff need to be commended. I always find the waitstaff to be prompt and helpful. But if one really wants to be involved in the action, ask to be seated at the bar by kitchen area and watch the grilling up close. Seems there's always a pile of potatoes being converted into hash-browns, orders being served up, and the hustle and bustle of an active restaurant. It's fun to watch! read more

Louie's Cafe - Breakfast # 1 with coffee... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Food, service, and atmosphere are great! High volume/energy! My only complaint is the yellow corn grits. They are too thick, flavorless, etc. need cream or chicken broth used instead of water to add flavor and more liquid so not so dry and clumpy. read more

If you're in Baton Rouge, Louie's Cafe needs to be on your list. The place has this charming old school diner vibe that just feels right. We had Tom as our waiter and honestly, he might be the best server I've ever had. Attentive without hovering, genuinely friendly, and he knew the menu inside and out. The food was fantastic across the board, and the prices are more than fair for what you're getting. The kind of place where you walk out already planning your next visit. Five stars, no hesitation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

The service was awesome! Our waitress was very attentive and polite. All of the food was hot and fresh! read more

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Louie's is Baton Rouge's premier greasy spoon. I've been going there for almost 20 years, and I've never been disappointed. It's a true culinary relic--and an homage to the hundreds of diners that littered the American landscape in the 60s and 70's. read more

Louie's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Some of the freshest food in Baton Rouge, which a lot of people are surprised because it is a classic diner. You can sit at the counter and watch the cooks go to town with the hashbrowns. Been around for so many years, maybe 50? 75? And they still make a great po-boy, hamburger, and the best pancakes for kids! Animal shaped with little chocolate chips in them. Yum, just can't go wrong with this friendly, welcoming place read more

The food here was Amazing. I would recommend this place BEST breakfast place. And the service was awesome loved it

Restaurant itself reminded me of an upscale Waffle House with the decor and menu items. But the food itself was way better than a Waffle House. Our waitress was great, forgot her name but she was a young girl probably in college. She did a great job. My omelet was cooked good and the bagel was toasted and came with a side of cream cheese that I enjoyed. The restaurant has these black and white striped curtains along the bottom of the windows that is right next to the table and chairs that we sat at and they were very dirty. Had stains all over them that is why I'm docking a star. Overall, I would go back to get breakfast here again. read more

Louie's Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Portions | smoothie | chicken and waffle Portions - this place has large portions at a great price. Make sure you bring your appetite for all the meals. Smoothie - I had a mango smoothie with my meal. It was pretty tasty and surprisingly filling. It was large and would definitely recommend. Chicken and Waffles - I had the chicken and waffles for my meal which was massive. We went for brunch and I was full for the rest of the day - no lie. The waffle is standard size but you get three full sized chicken tenders. The seasoning is good but not special. They offer various condiments to put on your meal. Pro tip: they have tons of parking - so no need to add time to your trip. read more

Louie's Cafe - View from seat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Busy but relatively quick service. The decore is a college like diner in the mid 1950's. We noticed many alumni, so this location appears to be a traditional LSU area diner. The potatoes were well seasoned and cooked. The cheese grits tasted great with a subtle cheese flavor. The creamy biscuits and gravy were a meal by themselves, but unfortunately cold which detracted from the meal.Service was good especially since the place was jammed with diners and had a 20 minute waiting line in the small parking lot. read more

Phenomenal breakfast and awesome service. About a 25 minute wait, but we'll worth it!

Decided to try an omelet during this visit and I'm so glad I did. I went with the build-your-own omelet, adding hashbrowns, bacon, onions, and cheddar cheese. It also came with a side, so I chose a biscuit. Everything was fresh and delicious. To top it off, I had a hot chocolate, which was excellent as well. The service was great, as usual. read more

Louie's Cafe - Hot chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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We stopped in for brunch on the way back to the LSMSA high school. Stopped off at this local brunch spot. It was busy but no wait. Food was really good with friendly service that seem to work well as a team, that was nice. read more

Louie's Cafe - Dad Mom and son heading back to school. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Best breakfast food in Baton Rouge Been going there for 30 years Thanks for still being there read more

Louie's Cafe - A little different but the food is still great. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Louie's has been our favorite breakfast place for decades. The service is always exceptional. However, the last time we went, things went wrong with the food. I normally love their chicken fried steak and their sausage gravy. This time, however they substituted what appeared to be a flat hamburger patty (barely breaded, if at all), with pieces of the same hamburger patty in the gravy in place of the sausage. I don't know what went wrong ...maybe a different chef that was substituting, but I won't order that again. The rest of the food at our table-was up to it's usual high standards read more

If I get to come back and visit Baton Rouge, one of my goals is to always eat at Louie's. Apparently I'm not the only one. There was a 45 minute wait this Sunday late morning. There's really no place to wait "inside" so they ask that you wait outside where there are some chairs set out. It was chilly outside so they'll also take your number and call you if you'd rather wait in your car. Nice. Promptly at 45 min, we were called. They know how to make their coffee... as they should. They're a breakfast, lunch and brunch place. Oh I noticed they have a drive-thru window now. I have no idea how long they've had it, but a good option. What to get from their menu that you don't get to order from but every once in awhile? Tammy chose The Mitchell omelet with a side of grits. Mushrooms, sausage, colby cheese and most importantly their grilled hashbrowns. All folded into a beautiful perfectly cooked delicious omelet. I'm not usually a big fan or yellow corn grits, but this was pretty good especially after Tammy touched it up with salt, pepper and butter! I wanted to get their Seafood omelet, but finally decided on the Eggs Cletus. Why? Because of it's menu's description. "Two grilled biscuit halves each topped with a sausage patty and over medium egg, all covered in rich white gravy. Dang near highfalutin." Biscuit was indeed grilled, warm, flaky. Sausage delicious. Gravy delicious. Egg when broken, oozed nicely over the sausage and biscuit portion you're about to eat. Yom Yom Yom. I also got a side of their famous hasbrowns... of course. Love their hashbrowns so much. Cut pieces of potatoes, seasoned, grilled with onions... simple, yet so good. Yom Yom Yom Yom. Our server was excellent. As soon as my coffee cup was low, she filled it. Checked on us frequently. Can't wait to go back... maybe next year? read more

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I work in one of LSU's offices and get lunch here every so often. I have never ONCE had an issue with my order or the service. The food is always hot and so delicious, and they go above and beyond to provide extra utensils or condiments. I walk in and am greeted immediately and if I have to wait, a waiter will bring me water. Such an awesome place truly. read more

Have lived here a long time without eating in Louies somehow. Finally decided to stop in because I wanted a good breakfast and it's been recommended plenty of times. As someone who doesn't usually eat breakfast food, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. It is an old-school diner style restaurant where you seat yourself, service is speedy, and the food comes out fast. My GF and I both got the #1 combo. Eggs were cooked perfectly how we requested. The bacon was crispy. Hashbrowns were flavorful. The biscuits with gravy were hearty and flavorful. Everything we had was good. My one minor gripe is that the first time we went we sat in the front room, which ended up being very noisy for how few people were in it. Our experience was good enough we went back a few days layer. I tried the cheeseburger. The cheeseburger is simple, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mustard, mayo. The patty fealt meaty for a 4 ounce. Would recommend if you are looking for a no frills good cheeseburger. Louies is an easily recommendable diner, will be back read more

If you want a paper thin omelet 40-50 mins wait this is the place to go! Haven't been in years but don't believe I will go again. If you order over the phone you will be charged extra so order online. I really could've went a bought veggies from the store and cooked it myself as long as I had to wait and then the omelet was made with looks like one egg. Never seen an omelet so thin in my life. read more

Louie's Cafe - Veggie omelet... thinnest omelet I've ever seen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Meet the Cajun Waffle House. On the way back from New Orleans, we stopped by Louie's to check out Baton Rouge. We sampled many of their limited edition weekend only dishes. We got the eggs Louisanne - the English muffin was tough, but the topping was good. William the conqueror - best of the bunch, the mixture of the jambalaya with their shrimp and cream corn was soooo delicious. Eggs Donald - their version of chicken and waffles, I was hoping for actual fried chicken but this is a chicken strip, the waffle could have been fresher, it tasted stale. We also added on a bowl of gumbo which could be skipped. Their shrimp and corn dishes are the way to go. read more

Haven been in here in well over 5 years, but it's just as I remembered. Do you just love when that happens. Thanks Louie ! read more

Louie's Cafe - Western Omelet, Yellow Grits, French Toast, Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Food was pretty good and prices were fair. Our server took great care of us. The food came out pretty quickly despite it being busy. I had the cheesy hash and added bacon and bell peppers to it, it was super filling and I took about half of it to go. I didn't love that the whole place is just kind of dingy, there was a row of outlets in front of us in the counter that were pretty grimey and our mimosa glasses weren't clean. read more

Louie's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We decided to dine here since it's been on our to do list. The wait wasn't to bad. We decided to eat on the outside patio which wasn't too bad. My wife and daughter enjoyed their food. My food was good s we'll just didn't care for the yellow grits. Other than that waiter was nice and polite. We had a good time. read more

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It's been some years but it didn't disappoint me. When I was in college me and my kids have eaten here plenty of times and never was disappointed. Return with my girlfriends and they were in heaven. I went with my favorite and it did not let my tastebuds down and it was good later on the plane back to Cali. I can't wait to visit home again and have a little slice of heaven. read more

Louie's Cafe - Loaded potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I only entered the business for a short period before I received my order so no comment on the service. I placed an online more initially for the French toast but decided to order biscuits and gravy as well. I'm a real big biscuits and gravy lover so I'm thoroughly impressed with theirs. The biscuits was so fluffy and the gravy decently seasoned, and it was only $6 !! The sausage in the gravy was okay but I definitely would request to not have it next time. The French toast was definitely underwhelming. It looks amazing but it did not hit. I prefer my French toast sweet and crispy and there's seem to lack the sweetness in my opinion. The syrup and honey didn't help either. I will definitely return to try other dishes but the French toast was a no for me. read more

We love Louies. We've eaten here numerous times and every time we enjoyed the food. My wife got the #2 combo and I got eggs louisanne- if you're an eggs Benedict fan, then do not miss this dish. Our waiter was super attentive, drinks always full and making sure we were good. Louies is old school diner ambiance- don't ever change!! read more

Okay the wait may be a little long when you come but it is for a good reason. Their twist on a Cajun brunch is worth it and delicious! You won't find anywhere like this in BR. We will be back! read more

This place is better every time I go and if you're an omelette lover, this is the place for you. The omelettes are delicious and massive huge. There's always a wait but it's worth the wait the servers are great. I've been going for 40 years and I've only had one server that wasn't that good the rest are fantastic they used to be open 24 hours a day but now they're only open from 6:30 AM - 2:30 read more

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I came to Louie's Café off of a recommendation from some friends of mine who where getting married. They had spoken highly of this place as a spot they liked to stop by and my wife and I figure we could give it a shot when visiting Baton Rouge. They have their own parking lot which in some places is a huge plus and it was for us. It is right by the campus so its easy to stop by if your visiting. The place feels like an old time dinner. It was clean inside and the staff was super friendly. She gave us a few recommendations on what to order. The food came out in a reasonable time and it was all pretty good. We couldn't have asked for more. All in all not a bad place to stop at and if you are in the area and haven't checked it out this might be worth adding to your list. read more

I've only been here for dine-in twice, the first time was about 6 years ago, so not much memory of that. This time I went after a rather stressful morning. We were served pretty quickly, despite the fact that the place was packed. We got the Chops & Eggs, and it was really good!! Both the pork chops and eggs. We also got a side of bacon and grits. Bacon was great, grits were pretty decent considering I normally don't like grits at most restaurants, but a little salt and pepper was enough to get these to a decent standard, consistency was good. Their cajun hash browns cannot be beat. Our waiter was super helpful and attentive, he did seem to be a little pushy, but I think he was just very eager to please us! Left with happy tummies and quite a bit of leftovers :) Was happy w my visit. read more

Born and raised in Baton Rouge (GEAUX TIGERS!) ,but this was my first time trying this place!! It's been in operation since 1941. Loved the 1950's style vibe. We went during the week for a late breakfast. The dining room was full, but no wait! I do hear this place gets very crowded on the weekend. We sat ourselves and the waiter arrived a few minutes later. The menu is full of choices.... I really like that everything has plenty of choices. After much thought I decided on a Spanish Omelette which comes with your choice of hash browns, grits, or a bread option. I went with the everything bagel. Food was great, the waiter kept the coffee coming... No complaints at all. Would highly recommend this place!! I'll definitely be back. read more

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Have so many memories here from my freshman year and it was my first time back since round about then so I had a good nostalgia trip. The biggest difference is that they're not open 24 hours anymore, they're open from about 6am to 2pm. A true breakfast diner. The food has never failed me and left me feeling full and satisfied. read more

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Great staff and big portions. Food had a great taste. My picky eater declared we are coming back this trip and every trip to LSU.