We were in Baton Rouge for a conference and after arriving and being told out rooms weren't ready, we walked over to Lloyd's for lunch. It's an interesting place, more like a diner to me. You walk in, place your order at the counter then find a table. They bring your food out to you and check on you throughout. Service is pretty good The food here is good! So good that we visited them two days in a row lol. Both times I ordered the shrimp platter. First time I got the regular size and got the large the second. The shrimp are huge and fried well. Seasoned too! I loved the coleslaw too. The fries were standard fare but were hot and good. Now you see why I ordered the large platter second time. I wanted more shrimp lol. I also ordered the bread pudding the second time and it was melt in your mouth goodness. I didn't have room to eat it all so happily shared it with those in my party. The gentleman who checks you out at the end is the sweetest, funniest guy. Don't know if he's the owner but he helped cap off the great food. read more

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If your downtown this is good place for a quick lunch. I got a classic Louisiana lunch with a cup of gumbo, poboy and a barqs. The lunch did what it needed to do. Good spot to go to if you have business at the capital. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Cup of gumbo - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I was disappointed in this restaurant. Though it may have one of those I had heard so many great things that it would be hard to meet the expectations. We ordered shrimp and catfish sandwiches. They were fine but not a meal I would go back for again. It has a great old time dinner vibes which was cool and the staff was great I just did not like the sandwiches. read more

Had my first poboy here after so many people raved about it. Shrimp in the poboy was so good! Pretty casual vibes. Hope to get back for breakfast some time! read more

Expensive and dirty inside. Food was ok- slow to get food out. I'd skip. I had the oyster Poboy and it was a ton of bread and in my opinion not enough oyster. The oysters also tasted too fishy. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food was hot when it was brought to my table. The chicken steamed when you broke it apart and the coleslaw was housemade. The cabbage and carrots were still crisp and was dressed well, not soggy and drowned or overly seasoned, it had th perfect vinegary, peppery kick while still tasting fresh. The red beans were creamy with a good flavor and the rice wasn't gummy and overcooked. I meet the co-owners as both were working, taking orders, delivering food, and making sure the customers were taken care of. After my lunch, I chatted with one of the co-owners and you could tell when regulars came to eat because they knew them by name. They even had a small town feel with a little store with treats in the front at th check out counter. They definitely appeared to be a local establishment that cared about not only their food, but the community and the service they provided. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Barq's Red Creme Soda - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Poor Boy Lloyd's - Baton Rouge, LA Rating: 5/5 We were in town for a bowling tournament and spotted this place while staying downtown--so glad we decided to give it a try! All I can say is: everything is packed with flavor and feels like it was made with love--the kind of comfort food that tastes like your mom cooked it herself. The shrimp po'boys were absolutely amazing--crispy, perfectly seasoned, and generously filled. The battered onion rings? Unreal. You can tell they're made in-house, and the batter was golden, crunchy, and addictive. We also tried the spaghetti and meatballs, and it was a total hit. The homemade meatballs were tender and flavorful, and once again, the batter and seasoning were spot on. One thing I really appreciated is how each dish had its own unique batter--subtly different textures and seasonings that show how much care goes into the cooking here. Everything we tried was consistently delicious. And if you needed more reason to check this place out, even President Obama and Shaq have eaten here! I can see why some reviews mention the service setup--during peak hours, the wait can be a little long since you order at the counter first before being seated, rather than traditional table service. But honestly, the food makes it more than worth the wait. Hands down one of the best hidden gems in Baton Rouge. Highly recommend it if you're in the area! read more

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Walking in the restaurant, it felt like being in a Cattle chute. The restaurant is very clean and not very noisy. The club sandwich was mediocre $12.99. The Boudin Balls$9.99 are not freshly made(IMO) but they were ok. The RB&R are unflavored and would be a No for me. The Fish Plate$13.99 lightly breaded and hot. Not Seasoned with anything, Hot sauce is a must. The French fries are rubbery and cold. As we were sitting, I noticed a lot of people sending food back or not satisfied. Shaq You might need to come back read more

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Everything about this place is 5 Stars! Po Boys from here is what I think of when I thinking a good shrimp Po Boy! Red Beans and Rice were in point! Best of all, met Dean Taylor, the owners son and he was super friendly. Will be going back every time I'm in town, which is a lot. read more

I always try to start off with the good. This place has an amazing location near the river in downtown Baton Rouge. Looking out the window at the cascading view to the river was tranquil. I ordered the half/hand poboy with shrimp and crawfish. The bread they use in my opinion is award winning. I could just eat the French bread buttered with nothing else. The poboy was good but it wasn't necessarily exceptional (again the bread is). The fries weren't horrible but they weren't "good" fries either. I use my toddlers as a grading scale for fries. They didn't touch them after the first bite. The patato salad was a bit runny for my liking and had just a little too much dill weed. They do have restrooms. The inside is quaint. It wasn't crowded but outside of the dining area there isn't much room for people to wait on to-go orders. The staff were very pleasant and that's always a plus. They were accommodating to my busy body 1 year old too. I'd go again just to try a different poboy on their French bread. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Potato salad - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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While in Baton Rouge for work I had a real craving for some authentic Cajun food- and that's exactly what I found at Poor Boy Lloyd's. The folks working here are some of the most hospitable people I've met. I ordered the red beans and rice lunch special and it came out HOT and fast. It was delicious! Ill admit it isn't much to look at- if you're looking for a fancy sit down meal this isn't it. The restaurant is pretty worn in. But if you want good food, nice people, and a cozy down-home vibe, this is it. My only con is my fries didn't have any seasoning, but they were crispy and hot. read more

Great family owned restaurant. My roast beef poor boy was very good. The seafood platter had great flavor too. Highly recommend if you like small with lots of flavor & tvs for football. read more

They Had the best poboys in downtown baton rouge. And the bottled root beer brought memories from years ago. They had super fast service. And the environment was extremely homey, small, and Dark. But not in a bad way. 5 stars. read more

I've searched for the best southern gumbo, etc, while in BR, for days- today I land here for lunch and was beyond impressed!!! I'll be back tomorrow for their étouffée! Their gumbo, red beans and rice, and fried okra was phenomenal! I've not finished a full meal in almost a year but I did today! Then I had a lovely conversation with the owner as I checked out. The service was amazing, and I paid a whopping 13.56 Pre tip! The only sad thing is they close at 3:30 PM. Aside from Fridays. You all need to have lunch here! read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Great food good people! Were from az and ate here multiple times. Avoid the street people

The bread was stale ,and the lettuce was brown. Although the menu said that a sandwiches come with either fries or chips, that isn't true , it is sold separately. The old man is obviously thinks it's still 1967 & doesn't show the same respect to all his customers, especially black customers. From slamming the peppermint on the table instead of simply giving it to me.. to something simple as saying my total but just snatched my card to pay. Everyone I talked to about this told me , especially the ones who look like me says that's the normal ambiance & I don't not plan on going there ever again. That was so disgusting, it's 2024 .. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Shrimp Poboy - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

We had to try this LA institution while in Baton Rouge. It was convenient to the Mississippi River as well. The food was ok. We had red beans and rice with sausage and a sandwich. read more

Happened to park nearby while visiting museum. Decided to eat and boy was it good and place was friendly with lots of atmosphere

Stopped by when we were already downtown. Seated quickly but I'll say service was relatively slow throughout (taking order, getting food, etc) but very friendly. Shrimp po boys were large but a little bland in my opinion. Red beans and rice came with "toast" which ended up being not toasted white sliced bread. Overall ended up being a bit pricy for what we got. read more

The ambiance was casual comfortable, the food was wonderful and the service was great!

My husband and I split a shrimp PoBoy supposed to be dressed, there was maybe 1 strand of shaved lettuce . Not very good .

Stopped in here on a whim when we were visiting from out of town. My dad has fond memories of eating Po Boy sandwiches as a kid in Louisiana and wanted me to try one. We shared the shrimp Po Boy sandwich and it was very good! The food came out really quickly and was hot and well seasoned. All the people who were working here were super friendly and we felt right at home. The atmosphere had a relaxed comfortable feel. Would definitely come back. Highly recommend! read more

Service was great! Loved the shrimp omelette and the frosted glass beer stein for my orange juice!

Was looking forward to a classic breakfast with good biscuits - was disappointed to be served a practically inedible biscuit that had been microwaved into oblivion. Never got the coffee I ordered... read more

We were staying at the Hilton across the street and walked here around 5pm on a Saturday. There was a parking lot next to the restaurant, but I'm not sure if it was paid or not. When you walk in there is a counter with an "order here" sign. After standing there for a few minutes, we were told we could sit anywhere and a server would be with us soon. We got pretty quick service for the restaurant being ~75% full. I got the shrimp po' boy with fries and my wife got the red beans and rice. Both came out relatively fast and were good portions. Neither of our entrees were especially hot, but tasted good. The fries were hot and crispy, but didn't seem to be seasoned. There was a condiment station near our table that had a variety of hot sauces, pepper sauce, and ketchup, mustard, etc. Their desserts sounded good, but we didn't get anything. The server gave us our ticket and we paid at a cashier by the exit. The cashier also had cigarettes and candy for sale, which was...interesting. We saw this restaurant on an episode of Restaurant Recovery and I'm pretty sure the owner was the cashier. There is also a colorful crab claw Instagram wing wall outside. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Men's bathroom - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Stopped in for lunch while staying at the Hilton. What a great place. Seems to be family run. The food and service was excellent. Come hungry because the Poor Boy sandwiches are stacked with meat. read more

Food / Service / Price The portions are just perfect for lunch. The food is great and the staff is friendly, quick with getting your food and refills without asking. Priced affordable for eating out these days read more

Food not good. Cooked on dirty greasy grille. Eggs speckled with black charred not pepper. Shredded hash browns very greasy. Nice staff, place ok. read more

Very good shrimp po boy sandwich. Shrimps were well seasoned. Overall excellent service. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Shrimp po boy sandwich (boiled shrimps). - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Good food, staff friendly. The man taking the orders was very funny and amicable . The food was good but I had to wait for my sandwich almost 40 mins. Everything else was ok. You pay when you exit the facility. read more

Looked up "Hole in the wall restaurants Baton Rouge" and Lloyds popped up. The food was good and service was good. We will return. read more

We were looking for a good restaurant to stop at for lunch and a local recommended this place! The owners were very friendly and knowledgable and helped us pick something on the menu that we would like. We settled on choosing the special Po Boy and a side of red beans and rice. Both of them were very good and we ate everything. The Po Boy sandwich was so big that we were able to split it between the two of us and both be full. After we were finished eating we talked to the owner a little bit and he was very nice and friendly. If you are looking for a good relaxed meal I would 100% recommend this place. read more

I was told one market price ($14ish) at the ordering counter and was charged (17.99) much more by the cashier. Was told $1.99 for a bottle of water and was charged $3.00 by the cashier. I let the cashier know that I was told different prices when I ordered and all she had to say was "sorry". Yep. I'm sorry too. I'm also bringing the rating down to one because the alligator sausage tasted no different than regular sausage, the bathrooms smelled bad and had a dead roach. The place needs to be renovated. I love Baton Rouge and I'll come back and stay here, instead of NOLA but not coming back to Lloyd's. These boys are too pricey!! read more

A great lunch spot! I was in town for a conference and this place appeared to be a good local "dive" from the exterior. Of course, the restaurant also had good Yelp reviews. The place did not disappoint! You order from the counter, where they write your order and name on a ticket. I ordered a cup of the gumbo and a side of boudin balls. After ordering, you're free to take a seat at any open table. The food came pretty quickly and was quite delicious. The boudin balls were quite large and very tasty and the gumbo had small crab legs that I pull additional meat off. I arrived around 11:45 and there was a line, but I was able to find a table. By the time I left, around 12:30, the restaurant was packed. Staff was super friendly. A lady calls names once food is ready, then brings it to you on a tray. To pay, you take the handwritten ticket to the cashier at the exit and he tallies the total. A fun local place and I would definitely come here again. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Boudin balls with ranch - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Let me just start with the service. The server was attentive and helpful and the food came out quickly. We ordered the debris fries and they were very tasty. The cheese sauce was a perfect addition. The ham and cheese sandwiches for the kids meals were very good as well. Kids loved them. Our food, we had the beef po boy, and it fell short. The meat was cold and so was the bread. Having eaten many of these in Nola, I'm not used to a cold roast beef po boy. The gumbo roux was thin, but had decent flavor. The fried shrimp was good and so was the catfish. With that said, order the debris fries and the fried platter. Nice decor inside. read more

Apparently the employees here think it is a good idea to make fun of someone's eyewear and the owner thinks it is ok to throw money at a patron when said patron asks for a refund because of the generalized way he was treated his first time in the restaurant. They clearly didn't see what happened in Montgomery on 8/5 but they're playing with fire. Treating fellow humans with decency is really not hard. Try it. read more

Poor Boy Lloyd's - Facebook post about how a first time patron was treated. - Southern Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Front the moment I walked in the door my expectations were beyond exceeded. The ambiance immediately made me feel like I was back home in the swamps. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. Will 100% return for more. read more

A true family owned and run business that knows no strangers! We went for dinner. The food was great--I'd a shrimp Po'boy--and my co-workers and I all loved what we ordered. The po'boy was so well done, with the shrimp being fried in a delicate breading and so yummy!!!! A person at the table gave her very southern husband's way of ordering: if there's both a platter and a po'boy on the menu, order the po'boy and then take it apart and eat it like a platter. I followed that suggestion and it was amazing!!! I loved my food so much I went back for an oyster platter for lunch today. (9 fried oysters, fries, salad and a slice of bread--amazing!!!!) I ordered it to go because there is an LSU game here in Baton Rouge tonight and they are closing early. If you want well priced, good food from a family owned and run business, this is the place for you!! Enjoy all the good food too. read more

Well we ordered off the menu on their website and when we got there the total was higher than advertised. When I asked about it the old man was rude saying they can change their prices anytime they want. I agree they can but if they do they should update their website. So I already wasn't happy but I had walked 8 blocks to get it so I just paid and left. I regret that. The food definitely was not worth what I paid. I would have been disappointed even if it was free. The poboy bread was so tough. Beef jerky is more tender than that bread was. My husband had the spaghetti and said one meatball tasted ok the other was bad. He has eaten there before and said the food has gone downhill. I wont be back. If you decide to go don't say I didn't warn you. If you order takeout ask for the cost at the time you place the order so you not surprised when you get there. Wishing I had went to Elsie's Plate And Pie. Much better food for the price. read more

Delicious food! Everything was just right. They have a kids menu, but you have to ask. I got one of the specials - Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya, with potato salad. I was warned it would be really spicy, but the heat of the Jambalaya was just right, and the potato salad was smooth. Good flavors. Hubby got the Shrimp Po'Boy; husband-approved. Fluffy bread read more

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