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    The Crown Bistro

    4.0 (27 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp Caprese Flatbread
    Julie O.

    It's been a good whule since we've been here. We both had Flatbreads, Shrimp Caprese and French Dip. Was great, loved the cook on the flatbread and seasoning was on point. Everyone was attentive and friendly

    Pot roast triple crown cheese with gumbo....flavorless sandwich with runny, flavorless soup
    Sandy M.

    The remote location adds flair to this lovely little bistro. The gift shop is full of fun and eclectic things that anyone would be happy to splurge on. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff are wonderful! The food..the food....while beautiful and plated so lovely, it was just so FLAVORLESS!!!! The gumbo was runny and tasted like glorified dish water. The hot seafood dip with very good. But the other entrees we received were just blah. They were so pretty and our appetizer was so great, that my party was hopeful. But alas, it was very disappointing.

    Egg and cheese biscuit, tomato soup
    Swatee G.

    I have no idea how we ended up here for brunch on a Sunday am, but we did - I blame it on Yelp. The usual suspects looked boring and this place seemed British themed, and we had just returned from London.. I guess all that combined did it, ha! Anyways, I was kind of disappointed. The cafe itself shares premises with the little souviner shop, which was kind of sad, yet super overpriced, but whatever. I think what Anurag and I were MOST confused about what the purpose of the whole place - is it a wedding venue? A historical venue? Did they do tours? I don't know, nothing made sense. We would have loved a tour of the place - gave me a bit of a plantation feel, but there was no one to explain anything etc. ALso, their website is sort of incomplete and VERY lacking in information to be honest. Anyway, since we were hungry, we went in for the food after all. I can't say I was disappointed - the food was actually very decent. I had the egg sandwich on a biscuit. The biscuit iself was delicious and the egg was fine too, but the portion size was kind of small. The biscuit was definitely not " giant southern" as described on the menu. I also had a cup of the tomato soup, which was okay - nothing to write home about. Anurag had the chicken caesar flatbread, which I thought was pretty tasty. The greens were well dressed and the parmesan on top made it taste nutty and over all it was a successful dish. As we sat there, we saw only 2 people man about 5 - 6 tables + prepare orders at the same time. The process was a bit haphazard and if you needed something, you were better off just walking to the cafe counter itself. The place itself honestly felt like it was falling to pieces - everything seemed broken and faded. Will I be back? Not likely, to be honest.

    When you see these signs on Perkins past Pecue, stop in for some delicious food and quite an awesome store The Crown is connected to. ;-)
    Tricia S.

    Wow! So glad our family of four tried out The Crown Bistro finally! We were all impressed with the menu, the setup and ambiance, the service, and of course how incredibly delicious the food was and the beautiful presentation of it. The location is actually quite convenient to a lot of Baton Rouge since Pecue Road has grown into a great cut through from so many angles. We entered through the front of The Royal Standard (as somehow we missed any hints to drive through the gates and park outside The Crown lol). A bit of temptation walking through The Royal Standard, but luckily my girls weren't too grabby as we were hungry for brunch. Workers at the Royal Standard were helpful to ask what we needed and point us in the direction of the bistro. We nearly walked through the entire store to find it, but no one gave us a look; just reassurance that we were headed the right way. ;-) When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to see how clean the setup was and soak up the smells of deliciousness. They were busy but not as much as we had anticipated considering we did get there shortly after they opened (glad we did!). The menu was fairly short, but honestly, it was still tough to decide as everything sounded delicious. So we ordered a small variety, and everything was indeed delicious! I ordered the Avocado Toast, and it's truly my new favorite breakfast food. I'm not usually a huge fan of poached eggs, but this one had just the right drizzle. The flavors of this dish were spot on. My husband tried the Boudin and Cracklin crepe, and based on the bites I snuck, I'd say that was a great dish too. My girls got scrambled eggs and bacon (special order) and the Nutella and blueberry crepe. I also had to try out the crepe with chocolate pecan homemade sauce. Let me know say that the food was plentiful, but not a bite was left on our plates. The hubs and I also tried out a couple coffee options, and my cappuccino was pretty yummy as well. So, great service, ambience, and food, I'd say this place was a hit. The prices seemed pretty on target for the quality of the ingredients and the presentation as well. Only couple of tips would be to add some background music and real utensils if possible. So cool that all the plates, cups, and utensils they use are plant based and biodegradable, but they just aren't strong enough unfortunately. Also, I can't wait to see the expansion that may be happening in the future and cannot wait to return for more delicooysness!

    Noble Chicken Salad
    Riley H.

    Great spot! If you haven't tried it since the ownership change, you haven't tried it! Although we were a bit surprised that crepes were no longer on the menu, everything we had was delicious. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip and the blistered tomato soup, but the highlight was the Noble Chicken Salad (photo attached). The salad consists of mixed greens with a tangy champagne vinaigrette with toasted, spiced pecans and plump, tangy raisins topped with an avocado half filled with their excellent chicken salad -- big chunks of tender, juicy breast meat tossed in a dressing with just a hint of curry (not enough to scream, "Curry!", just enough to make it interesting. Pro Tip: Save the raisins for a quasi-dessert.

    Pot roast grilled cheese
    Tara F.

    I had the opportunity to try this restaurant out the other day and I have to say, in my opinion, it was less than stellar. Upon walking in, there was an air of "coldness". We weren't really greeted as well as receiving odd looks from the guests. When we get to the counter to order, naturally we had a few questions as this was our first time coming here. The young man did answer the questions, but he looked obviously aggravated and all he did was answer the questions. He didn't suggest anything nor did he point us in any helpful directions. As for the food, we both tried the pot roast grilled cheese and gumbo. The sandwich was tasty although a dash of salt wouldn't have hurt. The gumbo was ok too, although it was a little "thin" for my taste. Overall I think the concept is pretty cool, however I can not see myself frequenting this establishment. For all the charm in decor, it completely lacked in warmth.

    Egg white omelette.
    Andrea F.

    I can't speak for the sandwiches or lunch, but the breakfast/brunch was mediocre at best. My husband order a breakfast sandwich which was literally a biscuit slapped open with scrambled eggs and 3 little pieces of bacon. I ordered the egg white omelette with goat cheese which is extra. I think I got less than a teaspoon worth. The omelette was the saddest thing I've ever seen. It was more veggies than actual omelette. It's very overpriced for what you get. There are far better places to eat breakfast than here. The service was slow even though it wasn't that busy.

    Entrance (it's off the street set back a bit can be a little tricky to spot.)
    Melody N.

    This place is so cool! So glad I found it tucked away off the street on Highland. It's set back off the street so VERY easy to miss. And there's only a sign for the boutique it isn't clear that there's a bistro back here. You walk up to the left side of the counter (two separate registers,) and grab a menu to order. They have a daily special board and today's Brisket grilled cheese was to die for. They have a prepackaged food wall also, and cocktails / wine. I love the indoor and outdoor seating and they are also an event venue. It's a very classy and cute atmosphere, great for a day out with friends. The merchandise and apparel, as well as jewelry and gourmet treats was a perfect mix. You can come to just eat, or eat and shop. While also enjoying the beautiful outdoor weather (when we have it.) Service was great, they brought the food to my table and made sure to check on me. Will definitely be back with friends!

    The B&E Crêpe - Boudin Stuffed with an egg, cracklin, and Steen's Cane Syrup on top.

    The Crown is a small cafe with big flavor located inside The Royal Standard on Highland(Closer to Blue Bayou). The team is small, normally 2 to 3 people working, but they are extremely efficient and nice. I've been here multiple times and they never disappoint. The items normally have a unique and flavorful combination that makes you want to try more things. They also have different special items daily. The value is also great. You receive a pretty good amount of great food for not a huge price. The French Truck coffee is so aromatic and refreshing. Be sure to check them out for lunch or brunch.

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    Nice venue. Poor service. The event staff wasn't helpful and didn't have great customer service skills. I wouldn't recommend for an event.

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    What a treat!!! I wasn't sure what to expect and was so pleasantly surprised. The food, service, atmosphere was all terrific.

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    Incredible, healthy food!! Great service! Avocado toast is a must!!! And tomato bisque soup

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