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    The Rouge Rabbit

    4.7 (47 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast menu
    Shronda S.

    I was craving a breakfast burrito the other day but I didn't really know of a quick place to go to before work. So I used #Yelp and found @rougerabbitbr off of Essen, in the United Plaza. I've driven down Essen multiple times but never knew about this place. It's a nice quaint, very much South Louisiana spot that serves breakfast and lunch. The staff were very kind and friendly. Now I didn't get a breakfast burrito this time, instead I got a breakfast bowl which was soooo good! Next time, I have to try the burrito and the French toast but also something from their lunch menu. If you are in the BR area and wanna try a local spot, check out Rouge Rabbit.

    Grilled Chicken Club
    Peyton F.

    Rouge rabbit is extremely convenient and fast. My favorite things I've gotten here are the drinks, especially the iced coffee. The employees are personable and quick to call if they're uncertain about any part of your order. The restaurant has a chill ambiance, making it a great lunch spot

    Shrimp and grits.
    Amy J.

    Service was so friendly and cozy. Chris the owner came out. I think she might have been the one in the kitchen when we opened the wrong door to go in. Food was delicious. Flavors of the shrimp and grits were

    Strawberry Summer Salad wrap
    Brittany B.

    This place is a hole in the wall. Super cute on the inside. You order at the counter. The lady was super nice and sweet. It was very clean. My dad had the chicken club sandwich he said he would come back. I had the summer salad but in a wrap form and it was super refreshing. My daughter got a grilled cheese and it was great! My daughter did have to go to the bathroom and theirs was out of order. Since it's such a small place they should really get that fixed!

    The interior!
    Keith H.

    The Rouge Rabbit is a nice little hole in the wall over on United Plaza Blvd. I'm pretty sure it's very popular with all of the workers in the nearby office buildings! I had been meaning to go there based on seeing previous Yelp reviews and finally made it by. There's plenty of parking in the surface lots surrounding the eatery. The one I stopped at had a two hour limit, which is plenty for a meal. The place has outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. It also appears to have a busy take out business. The lunch menu is varied, with salads, wraps, sandwiches, and even more substantial offerings, including pizzas. There's also a breakfast menu that looked good, but I wasn't there at that time of day. There's also a range of coffee beverages for the caffeinated crowd. I had a Grilled Chicken Club that included Applewood Smoked Bacon and was on some great bread. One thing I really liked about the menu was one could order a selection of side items, including Cajun Potato Salad, chips, and my selection, Cajun Dirty Rice! One can make a combo with a side and a drink for a nice price. Now that I'm familiar with this hidden jem, I'll certainly go back when I'm in the area. I'm interested in their Po-Boys and the Applewood Smoked BLT!

    Chicken & Shrimp Platter
    Jackie D.

    I was in the area during a crazy work day and wanted something different than my normal Serops express or Salad Station so I stopped in. It's a small location but everything is cooked fresh to order. I ordered the Shrimp and Chicken combo which came with pan seared portions of each and my choice of sides - I went with pasta salad and green beans. Everything was bursting with flavor and the proteins were perfectly cooked. Definitely a new addition to my lunch rotation when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious!

    Cheese Grits:  egg omelette : butter toast: bacon: regular grits; very good
    Bernice H.

    Love this little hidden gem; we played seek until we found it! It was worth the find! Everything was so good! Their customer service was A 1: that young lady at the front was so patient and friendly: I love that especially at a small business! Inside is so cute! We will return! Our son told us about it: he loves it also: I am glad we took that chance and went! Everyone needs to go there and see how great it is!

    Front Bar!
    Blake M.

    Def a five star! Being a YELPSTER, it's my Geaux too. This place is comfy and trendy! A quiet gem nestled in the hustle and bustle of Essen lane and I-10/ I-12 corridor. When you walk in, the bright green walls and quirky decor gives off great vibes. Daisy was a blessing -- explaining everything and quite the barista also. She gave us suggestions on specialty coffees and menu items. I ordered the Butter Pecan ice coffee and my sweetie had the chocolate raspberry decaf latte. Both were delish and reasonably priced. It was a great experience. We played the "80's-90's Trivia"game found on our table while we waiting for our food. We ordered the 2-Egg and Sausage Breakfast and the Breakfast Pizza with ham. The food arrived packaged to-go ready: pizza in a Pizza box and mine in a styro container. But don't judge a book by its cover. The food was great, although it was powdered eggs. I don't mind powdered eggs in certain dishes. The Pizza was amazing and the eggs worked perfect for that application. I enjoyed my eggs and sausage. Not a gourmet breakfast place but def will come back. If you are having a down day, the Rouge Rabbit will get you hopping again! It's just food for thought.

    Bayou burger
    Ray C.

    Came here on a whim !! Saw a picture of the hot sausage poboy on doordash and figured we should give it a try in person ! My goodness the food was delicious! The workers were extremely nice and quick they emphasize quickness since they are in a busy traffic area. The bayou burger was outstanding to say the least , blackened shrimp that wasn't small and a Pattie that I can say is seasoned better then others I've had. The hot sausage poboy was fantastic too soft bread with flavorful and spicy sausage. We also got stuffed potatoes with shrimp in it that was excellent as well that came with salad and strawberry shortbread which was really good too. The place is small but they are going to expand and remodel as well, along with daily special that change daily! I recommend to anyone that works in that area or just loves good food, if I could give them 6 starts out of 5 I would !

    Daily special that changes daily
    Doris X.

    I been living around Essen for 10 years and I just discovered this place and it was a very great find! Their food came out fast and best of all the menu items were all very affordable for quick food. I got their house specialty Bayou Burger was topped with good beef patty and bunch of blackened shrimp for just about $7!! They also have different special combo everyday if you're looking for varieties and something different. The special tI got was a shrimp stuffed backer potatoe with side cucumber salad and strawberry shortcake; it was very satisfying combination Everything was very delicious and I'm excited to try other stuff in the menu. They said they will be renovating the place next few months to be bigger and have bars and larger table space which is great! They said the current restaurant will still be open during renovation.

    BLT
    Britney P.

    Man what! The food quality was way better than expectedly the BLT was only $6.99 but it definitely looks super gourmet. The shrimp is super big and freshly grilled, and I got my food in less than 10 minutes! Highly recommend coming here for healthy delicious food! I'll be back!

    The breakfast bowl! $6.04 after tax... tots,eggs,cheese, turkey sausage!!!

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    8 months ago

    Good flavor but my BLT had three slices of bacon. Okay I guess a person in a rush to get food.

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    2 years ago

    Very good restaurant. Staff is extremely friendly and the food is great especially the red beans and rice and grilled cheese.

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    2 years ago

    The food was amazing! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The owner is the sweetest woman ever! I would recommend this place 1000%

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    2 years ago

    The steak quesadilla is so good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. They recommend a great meal. 11/10:)

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    Amazing food! The owner is so friendly and the atmosphere is very homey! Such a great experience and a wonderful lunch spot.

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    4 years ago

    We all enjoyed our meal. BLT was Good. Milkshake was runny but flavor was good. Very small space

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    Best breakfast in Baton Rouge - give these folks a chance to provide excellent food and great service

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