Guidebook for Baton Rouge

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Guidebook for Baton Rouge

Food Scene

Great variety of food, including vegetarian options. At night, Chelsea's features some of Baton Rouge's best live music.
8 locals recommend
Chelsea's Cafe
2857 Perkins Rd
8 locals recommend
Great variety of food, including vegetarian options. At night, Chelsea's features some of Baton Rouge's best live music.
This cafe' prepares farm-fresh daily specials and always have two soups and three sandwiches (meat, veggie, and paleo).
39 locals recommend
Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins Rd
39 locals recommend
This cafe' prepares farm-fresh daily specials and always have two soups and three sandwiches (meat, veggie, and paleo).
A local favorite for Mexican and margaritas.
12 locals recommend
Zippy's Burritos Tacos & More
3155 Perkins Rd
12 locals recommend
A local favorite for Mexican and margaritas.
Great Italian and central European food in a romantic atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Pinetta's European Restaurant
3056 Perkins Rd
9 locals recommend
Great Italian and central European food in a romantic atmosphere.
Baton Rouge's favorite Thai restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Rama Restaurant
2919 Perkins Rd
6 locals recommend
Baton Rouge's favorite Thai restaurant.
A local coffee shop in one of Baton Rouge's best-loved neighborhoods.
21 locals recommend
Garden District Coffee
2008 Perkins Rd
21 locals recommend
A local coffee shop in one of Baton Rouge's best-loved neighborhoods.
Fantastic plate lunches.
11 locals recommend
Zeeland Street
2031 Perkins Rd
11 locals recommend
Fantastic plate lunches.
Local Italian food and a great Sunday brunch.
15 locals recommend
Digiulio Brothers Italian Cafe
2903 Perkins Rd
15 locals recommend
Local Italian food and a great Sunday brunch.
Locally owned franchise of a sandwich shop that's way better than Subway.
Jimmy John's
3043 Perkins Rd
Locally owned franchise of a sandwich shop that's way better than Subway.
Beer and pizza and a projector screen for the sports fan.
18 locals recommend
Schlittz & Giggles
2355 Ferndale Ave
18 locals recommend
Beer and pizza and a projector screen for the sports fan.
Haven't been to this one yet.
7 locals recommend
Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi
3043 Perkins Rd
7 locals recommend
Haven't been to this one yet.
Artisanal hotdogs and tater tots. Get the Jay Ducote Dog.
Frankie's Dawg House
2318 Cedardale Ave
Artisanal hotdogs and tater tots. Get the Jay Ducote Dog.
Locally-owned Cajun restaurant.
80 locals recommend
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins Rd
80 locals recommend
Locally-owned Cajun restaurant.
A New Orleans transplant.
11 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
3535 Perkins Rd
11 locals recommend
A New Orleans transplant.
One of New Orleans's finest establishments has recently opened this Baton Rouge location.
Galatoire's Bistro
3535 Perkins Road
One of New Orleans's finest establishments has recently opened this Baton Rouge location.
Craft burgers and local beer.
Burgersmith
3613 Perkins Rd
Craft burgers and local beer.
Baton Rouge's flagship fine dining establishment. Has a great bar if you just want a drink.
18 locals recommend
Juban's
3739 Perkins Rd
18 locals recommend
Baton Rouge's flagship fine dining establishment. Has a great bar if you just want a drink.
LSU's flagship bar and grill. Get the gumbo. On Sundays, get the boudin omelet.
83 locals recommend
The Chimes
3357 Highland Rd
83 locals recommend
LSU's flagship bar and grill. Get the gumbo. On Sundays, get the boudin omelet.
Everyone's favorite local coffee shop.
14 locals recommend
Highland Coffees
3350 Highland Rd
14 locals recommend
Everyone's favorite local coffee shop.
Best burgers in town until Curbside Burger truck returns (they now serve at Barcadia in New Orleans if you head that way).
9 locals recommend
Fat Cow Burgers & Salads
4350 Highland Rd
9 locals recommend
Best burgers in town until Curbside Burger truck returns (they now serve at Barcadia in New Orleans if you head that way).
One of Baton Rouge's more popular (for those in the know) Vietnamese joints.
Sa Dec Kitchen
One of Baton Rouge's more popular (for those in the know) Vietnamese joints.
Another of the most popular Vietnamese places among foodies.
Dang's
12385 Florida Blvd
Another of the most popular Vietnamese places among foodies.
Baton Rouge's best Indian.
7 locals recommend
Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine
5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
7 locals recommend
Baton Rouge's best Indian.
Best sunset in the city. Decent sushi.
96 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette St
96 locals recommend
Best sunset in the city. Decent sushi.
Best fried chicken you'll ever have. Seriously. Also Baton Rouge's oldest restaurant.
Chicken Shack
413 N Acadian Thruway
Best fried chicken you'll ever have. Seriously. Also Baton Rouge's oldest restaurant.
Best place to get boiled crawfish while they're in season. Otherwise, I recommend the prime rib poboy. It's my favorite sandwich ever.
28 locals recommend
Sammy's Grill
8635 Highland Rd
28 locals recommend
Best place to get boiled crawfish while they're in season. Otherwise, I recommend the prime rib poboy. It's my favorite sandwich ever.
Some say it's the best gelato in town.
Bacio Di Roma LLC
Some say it's the best gelato in town.
Baton Rouge's best confectioner. Homemade chocolates, scones, cakes, tortes, and more.
Strands Cafe
226 Laurel St
Baton Rouge's best confectioner. Homemade chocolates, scones, cakes, tortes, and more.
New, locally-owned cold-press juice bar.
Highlands/Perkins
3043 Perkins Road
New, locally-owned cold-press juice bar.
House-made meats and charcuterie go into delicious sandwiches or on a board in Baton Rouge's newest restaurant sensation.
2363 Hollydale Ave
House-made meats and charcuterie go into delicious sandwiches or on a board in Baton Rouge's newest restaurant sensation.
Best Greek restaurant in Baton Rouge. Locally owned and operated.
5703 Essen Ln
5703 Essen Lane
Best Greek restaurant in Baton Rouge. Locally owned and operated.
Great local coffee shop famous for its artisanal cake balls.
20 locals recommend
Brew Ha-Ha!
711 Jefferson Hwy
20 locals recommend
Great local coffee shop famous for its artisanal cake balls.
Baton Rouge's hidden gem featuring modern takes on Italian cuisine. Locally owned by a friendly husband and wife team. Tell them we sent you.
Nino's
7512 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge's hidden gem featuring modern takes on Italian cuisine. Locally owned by a friendly husband and wife team. Tell them we sent you.
Baton Rouge's best and most authentic Chinese food.
Omi
7951 One Calais Ave
Baton Rouge's best and most authentic Chinese food.
Asian fusion fast food.
Pei Wei
3535 Perkins Rd
Asian fusion fast food.
Lot's of vegetarian friendly lunch options.
14 locals recommend
MJ'S café
5162 Government St
14 locals recommend
Lot's of vegetarian friendly lunch options.

Essentials

This local, independent grocery store is just down the street.
9 locals recommend
Bet-R Neighborhood Market
2812 Kalurah St
9 locals recommend
This local, independent grocery store is just down the street.
The nearest big-box superstore.
27 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3132 College Dr
27 locals recommend
The nearest big-box superstore.
Louisiana's first Trader Joe's recently opened just down the street from us.
3535 Perkins Rd
3535 Perkins Road
Louisiana's first Trader Joe's recently opened just down the street from us.

Shopping

A local athletic store with a regular running club,
Varsity Sports Baton Rouge
2055 Perkins Rd
A local athletic store with a regular running club,
Local gift shop.
The Royal Standard
2877 Perkins Rd
Local gift shop.
Locally-owned bookstore.
Cottonwood Books
3054 Perkins Rd
Locally-owned bookstore.
Locally-owned pharmacy.
Bolton Health Mart
2958 Perkins Rd
Locally-owned pharmacy.

Everything Else

Local Barber Shop.
Noelie Harmon
1010 Nicholson Drive
Local Barber Shop.
LSU! LSU! Only about two miles by foot from the house.
104 locals recommend
LSU Tiger Stadium
104 locals recommend
LSU! LSU! Only about two miles by foot from the house.
Local salon.
2265 Christian St
Local salon.
Historic plantation home near LSU. Seeing something grander requires leaving the city.
23 locals recommend
Magnolia Mound Plantation
2161 Nicholson Dr
23 locals recommend
Historic plantation home near LSU. Seeing something grander requires leaving the city.
Go to the top, see the city and the river.
10 locals recommend
State Capitol Park
400 State Capitol Drive
10 locals recommend
Go to the top, see the city and the river.
Great gallery run by the university.
20 locals recommend
LSU Museum of Art
100 Lafayette St
20 locals recommend
Great gallery run by the university.
Locally-owned massage parlor.
The Massage Emporium
1601 Laurel St
Locally-owned massage parlor.
An upscale nail salon promises catering to women only, featuring all-natural products and offering services in a cozy setting that includes slipcovered wingback chairs and throw pillows.
2931 Perkins Rd
2931 Perkins Road
An upscale nail salon promises catering to women only, featuring all-natural products and offering services in a cozy setting that includes slipcovered wingback chairs and throw pillows.
Local yoga studio.
One Heart Yoga Center
340 St Joseph St
Local yoga studio.
Whole Foods
34 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate Blvd
34 locals recommend
Whole Foods
Locally owned supermarket with the best king cakes in town come carnival time.
20 locals recommend
Calandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government St
20 locals recommend
Locally owned supermarket with the best king cakes in town come carnival time.
Local bakery and lunch spot featuring allergen free foods.
Truly Free Bakery & Deli
4321 Perkins Rd
Local bakery and lunch spot featuring allergen free foods.
Farm-to-table food with lots of dietary options (loads of vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and allergen-free meals).
7474 Corporate Blvd
Farm-to-table food with lots of dietary options (loads of vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and allergen-free meals).
Baton Rouge's best whiskey bar, with excellent cocktails.
Lock & Key Whiskey Bar
5110 Corporate Blvd
Baton Rouge's best whiskey bar, with excellent cocktails.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local martini bar. Allows smoking indoors.
8 locals recommend
Duvic's
2854 Kalurah St
8 locals recommend
Local martini bar. Allows smoking indoors.
"Irish" sports bar with a full menu.
16 locals recommend
Ivar's Sports Bar & Grill
2954 Perkins Rd
16 locals recommend
"Irish" sports bar with a full menu.
Old man bar.
Zee Zee Gardens Inc
2904 Perkins Road
Old man bar.
Great cocktails. Has a ping-pong table and a shuffleboard. Can get full of hipsters. Smoke free!
44 locals recommend
The Radio Bar
3079 Government St
44 locals recommend
Great cocktails. Has a ping-pong table and a shuffleboard. Can get full of hipsters. Smoke free!
My favorite local dive bar.
Slinky's
144 W Chimes St
My favorite local dive bar.
Downtown's best bar - smoke free!
Red Star
222 Laurel St
Downtown's best bar - smoke free!
Baton Rouge's largest selection of draft beers.
Pelican House
2572 Citiplace Ct
Baton Rouge's largest selection of draft beers.

Arts & Culture

Baton Rouge's gallery located in City Park.
8 locals recommend
Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art
1515 Dalrymple Dr
8 locals recommend
Baton Rouge's gallery located in City Park.
Great museum on Louisiana's history.
35 locals recommend
Capitol Park Museum
660 N 4th St
35 locals recommend
Great museum on Louisiana's history.
Great gallery and planetarium.
44 locals recommend
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 S River Rd
44 locals recommend
Great gallery and planetarium.