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

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.

Service was Amazing! General manger is awesome. Food is great as always! I would definitely return.read more

We had the best time at The Colonels Club, our server provided amazing service and food was…read moreexcellent!!! 10/10

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!

Truly a place that folds you into the community as soon as you enter. Chef and Owner Stephanie was…read morethe best. She fills her plates with so much love and tells you about all the love of her family in the portraits on the walls. She immediately made my wife and I feel as if we were like long time friends and/or family. I could barely talk during my meal because I was completely smitten by each delectable bite. I plan on coming back each and every time I am in Baton Rouge. This is 100% a place that you should go to and go often; a must do in Baton Rouge! We ordered the Mama's breakfast and everything was cooked to perfection. Outside of my own kitchen, I have not had someone cook me an over medium egg that was better. I know it's a small thing but the potatoes were the best part of the meal for me. They were crispy on one side and soft on the other providing a sensational delight that was seasoned just right!

Such a community centered restaurant with delicious food! even the hamburger is fresh ground in…read morehouse and there are so many incredible options that are Eat Fit and still flavorful!

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.

I must say I have found another gem in Baton Rouge. I recently came to dine here with my family to…read morecelebrate my daughter's birthday. We order Breakfast all of our food was cooked with Love it was the best breakfast I ever had. We ordered the monkey bread and the beignets with the crown apple sauce amazing. I had the original breakfast , scrambled eggs ,cheese grits , patty sausage, crispy potatoes,and wheat toast, family had fried green tomatoes, crawfish omelettes, unlimited coffee,had orange juice not unlimited everything was so great that we had to meet Chef Dee our Waitress was the best and very friendly and made sure she took care of us the whole time. The restaurant has a great atmosphere with a beautiful downtown view. It is definitely on the top of my to do list again Soon.....

Terribly understaffed. Middendorf pop-up is extremely popular, but Passé was overwhelmed…read more Probably won't return. Could have driven to Manchac in the time it took to be seated and served.

Must go to in Baton Rouge…read more Food Everything was awesome including the coffee Service Waiter and others were fantastic Ambiance Typical greasy spoon. Especially great after a late night tiger game

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.

NAE WAS AMAZING!! She was so so sweet and accommodated to all of our tedious needs! Her drinks were…read moreseriously delicious we could not stop ordering them! She was so fun and always was making sure we had what we needed. Loved the atmosphere here!

The food was delicious with a curious combination of ingredients and flavors…read more I loved the ramen noodles with the whole boiled egg in the middle...had never had them like that before. The drinks were great and NOT watered down. The atmosphere was good with plenty of natural light from the outside. A very cozy and pleasant experience.

First time here. Not a lot of options for a pescatarian, but enough. Cool vibe. Excellent service…read more We had hummus, tuna dip, and I had a beet salad. She had the Cuban. All the food was really good. Drinks, and drink selection was excellent. We'll be back.

Beer Garden Review 2…read more Hospitality isn't complicated. It's making people feel like guests instead of table numbers. And Mid City Beer Garden didn't skip that part. In fact, the way we were treated says more about the character of this place than the food ever could. I use a cane, so I now have three legs--well, four if you count my beautiful husband! After our HVAC decided to abandon us in the middle of this heat wave, we figured the best way to beat the temperature was to escape to Mid City Beer Garden in Baton Rouge for some cold drinks, good food, and hopefully a little relief. When we walked in, we were warmly greeted. I immediately noticed the high seating and explained my situation, asking if a booth was available. The beautiful young lady greeter checked and told us it would be about a 15-minute wait. After just escaping our sweltering house, we weren't sure we wanted to wait that long. Then the handsome young gentleman greeter said, "Let me make sure." About five minutes later, he came back with the best news: "We have a booth for you!" That small gesture meant a lot. They didn't simply tell us to wait--they took the time to find a comfortable seating option for me. We immediately felt welcomed and appreciated. We visited in the evening, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed. The evening vibe was spot-on--industrial meets modern, softened by greenery, warm lighting, string lights, and neon. Think laid-back European beer garden, but effortlessly cool. At night, the place really came alive without losing that cozy, inviting feel. Beer lovers, don't skip the main bar. The custom tap wall is a total vibe, with a solid lineup of beers and plenty of personality. Our waitress continued that same level of hospitality. She was attentive, friendly, and provided that kind of service where the smile feels genuine rather than part of the uniform. But then came the moment that really impressed me. I ordered a 10 oz. Sapporo, but somehow received a 16 oz. I didn't even notice the difference. When we were getting ready to pay, our waitress came over and told us about the blunder-- noting we would only be charged for the 10 oz. Now THAT is honesty. We've been to establishments where billing mistakes seem to mysteriously work in the restaurant's favor. So having someone actually point out an error that benefited us--and make sure we weren't overcharged--was refreshing. Speaking of the food... We ordered the shrimp po'boy. It certainly looked loaded with shrimp, but was skimpy and unfortunately, it fell short for us. The shrimp was flavorful, but overcooked. The bread was thick and dense, so I eventually found myself eating only the shrimp and leaving the rest of the sandwich behind. The fries were tasty, but they didn't have that hot, fresh-out-of-the-oil crispiness we were hoping for, so we only ate a few. Would I order the shrimp po'boy again? Probably not. I'm only speaking for the two people at our table--and we're not professional food critics, just two hungry people with opinions! Now, the real highlight of our visit... We met the most beautiful soul. My husband suddenly says, "Look, there's a really tall young man sitting behind you." I turned around, stood up, and said, "My husband said you're really tall. Can I take a picture with you?" He was so sweet and gracious and took a picture with me. And let me tell you--that absolutely made my night! I told him he was beautiful, and he responded, "You are beautiful too!" I disagreed with him, of course. He looked at me and said, "No, ma'am. You are beautiful." Well... alright then! You win. Naturally, I had questions. I asked if he played basketball. "Yes, for Southern University." I asked his jersey number. "Number 22." I told him, "Well, I'm coming to see you play!" And that young man gave me one of the biggest, brightest smiles I've ever seen on a basketball player. So, y'all... if you get out to Southern University and A&M College this season, go show #22 some love and cheer him on. Who knows? We might be looking at a future NBA champion! We had a wonderful evening at Mid City Beer Garden. Eventually, we went back home to a house that had finally cooled down and enjoyed the rest of our evening loving on each other. Thank you, Mid City Beer Garden, for giving us a place to escape the heat, relax, laugh, eat, drink, and make a memory. And most of all... Thank you, Number 22, for honoring an old lady's wishes. Some nights are about the food. Some nights are about the atmosphere. And some nights, you just happen to meet a beautiful souls who makes the whole evening unforgettable.