The switch from good coffee to fairly decent or outright bad coffee can be painful and frustrating. If you are moving to Baton Rouge or in the city for a couple of days, you wouldn’t want to go through the hassle of scouting through the city for coffee shops. This article is a breakdown of what I discovered visiting some of the best coffee shops in Baton Rouge. Get ready for an experience.
10 Best Coffee Shops in Baton Rouge
- Rue Beignet
- Rêve Coffee Lab BTR
- Highland Coffees
- Social Coffee
- City Roots Coffee Bar
- Light House Coffee
- Simple Joe Cafe
- Brew Ha-Ha Coffee
- Cafe Express
- MJ’S café
Rue Beignet
I am starting this review with Rue Beignet because it is one of the family-oriented coffee shops in Baton Rouge. At the time I visited, I saw clusters of people – families- enjoying themselves and having a great time.
The coffee shop has a menu that’s designed to accommodate every member of the family. Aside from coffee, Rue Beignet is known for beignets and fingers. If you want a hearty meal with your coffee, you cannot go wrong with the beignets from this coffee shop.
Location: 18135 E Petroleum Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Working Hours: Monday from 7am to 1pm; Tuesday to Sunday from 7am to 7:30pm
Website: http://ruebeignet.com/
Phone: (225) 448-3942
Social Media: Facebook
Rêve Coffee Lab BTR
When I saw the name of this coffee shop, I had an idea. They should be ever-dynamic in their coffee offerings and when I visited I was not disappointed. The coffee blends sold at Rêve Coffee Lab BTR come with a certain dimension of uniqueness that is better experienced.
Lovely aesthetics and a pretty decent selection of vegan options also add to why Rêve Coffee Lab BTR is on this list of best coffee shops in Baton Rouge.
Location: 8211 Village Plaza Ct Bldg. 4 Ste. 1A, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6:30am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday from 6:30am to 9pm: Sunday from 8am to 7pm
Website: Rêve Coffee Lab BTR
Phone: (225) 256-2175
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Highland Coffees
At Highland Coffees, I found the most comfortable and relaxing of atmospheres. The coffee shop has a laid-back seating arrangement with comfortable couches like luxury lounges.
It is a great hangout location and its proximity to the campus makes it a common destination for students looking to study or work on their computers. It has a nice, little patio out the back.
Location: 3350 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Working Hours: Everyday from 7am to 10pm
Website: highlandcoffeesbr
Phone: (225) 336-9773
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Social Coffee
Social Coffee is one of the best coffee shops in Downtown Baton Rouge. You may not find anything exceptional about Social Coffee. They are like the regular coffee shops you find in the States, the baristas are well skilled and would even make special blends that aren’t on the menu for you.
So if you have a certain coffee blend in mind and cannot find it on the menus of coffee shops in Baton Rouge, try Social Coffee and place a special order.
Location: 521 N 3rd St # B, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3pm; Saturday from 7am to 2pm
Website: Social Coffee
Phone: (225) 227-2740
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
City Roots Coffee Bar
City Roots Coffee Bar is a cafe and coffee roastery, one of the best coffee shops on Government Street. They’ve got a specialty in making coffee cakes. I have not seen them before until I got here. It tastes like oatmeal cookie dough and goes well with coffee.
There’s a cool selection of food options, desserts, and pastries at City Roots Coffee Bar, including wine and spirits. This is one of the new coffee shops in Baton Rouge worth visiting.
Location: City Roots Coffee Bar, 1509 Government St SUITE A, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday from 6:30am to 6pm; Sunday from 8am to 6pm
Website: http://www.cityrootscoffee.com/
Phone: (225) 256-4991
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
LightHouse Coffee
I love the interior decor at Light House Coffee. It features a simple and neat design, calm colors, and natural elements like plants and raw wood. They serve specialty-grade coffee, source pastries from local bakeries, and serve customers with excellence and expertise. You can get work done at this coffee shop as it has convenient seats and tables, and free WiFi.
Location: 257 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 7am to 9pm; Saturday from 8am to 9pm; Sunday from 8am to 6pm
Website: Light House Coffee
Phone: (225) 636-2074
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Simple Joe Cafe
Simple Joe Cafe is another top-tier coffee shop on Government Street. If you are looking for where to get a good breakfast with delicious coffee, Simple Joe Cafe is your best bet. They’ve got a good selection of food options for breakfast meals. French toasts, grits, biscuits, and much more, you can not go wrong for breakfast at Simple Joe Cafe.
Location: 3057 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Working Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 6:30am to 2pm; Saturday from 7:30am to 1pm; Sunday from 8:30am to 1pm
Website: Simple Joe Cafe
Phone: (225) 478-2999
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Brew Ha-Ha Coffee
The BrewHaHa Coffee shop is known for its cake balls which are served in a variety of flavors. Another feature of Brew Ha-Ha coffee shop that’s worth mentioning is its lunch options. This is somewhere you can get the best of lunchtime meals with coffee. There are gluten-free options here even among the cake balls Brew Ha-Ha is known for.
Location: 711 Jefferson Hwy # 2A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm; Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm
Website: http://www.brewhahabr.com/
Phone: (225) 923-1923
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Cafe Express
This is my favorite black owned coffee shop in Baton Rouge. After Simple Joe Cafe, this is another coffee shop with a dedicated breakfast menu. You can come in for a hearty or light breakfast with coffee. The coffee shop also tilts to vegans as they have salads, soups, and other healthy food options on their menu.
Location: 2451 North St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Working Hours:
Website: Cafe Express
Phone: (225) 383-3282
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
MJ’s Cafe
Finally, we have MJ’s Cafe. It is one of my favorite coffee shops on Government Street because it finely mixes the features of a restaurant with a coffee shop. This is the place to go if you want to have a belly full when you leave.
The consistency in their taste was something the locals admired and it is a good quality for every restaurant. Try MJ’s if you are in Baton Rouge.
Location: 5162 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Working Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 3pm; Thursday and Friday from 7:30am to 3pm; Saturday from 9am to 3pm
Website: mjscafebr
Phone: (225) 412-4803
Social Media: Instagram
FAQs
What is Baton Rouge known for?
Baton Rouge is known to host Louisiana’s largest parish. It was named by French explorers and is a major industrial hub for petrochemicals and medical research in Louisiana.
Are there 24 hour coffee shops in Baton Rouge?
Yes. There are six 24-hour coffee shops in Baton Rouge. They include:
- IHOP
- McDonald’s
- Krispy Kreme
- B-Quik
- PJ’s Café
- Burger King
How many CC’s coffee shops are in Baton Rouge?
There are 17 CC’s coffee shops in Baton Rouge. They all offer a range of coffee blends and light pastries for customers and locals in Baton Rouge.
Conclusion
You’d agree with me that even though Baton Rouge is not considered a coffee city, it has a fairly good number of coffee shops. Depending on what you want, I am confident you will find a cool option in Baton Rouge.
