Guidebook for Baton Rouge
Food Scene
Rated no. 9 in the nation by Business Insider (amongst other awards), they are known for 'gourmet donuts', coffee, and sliders! This isn't your average donut shop and you definitely need to visit while in town!
District Donuts
7415 Corporate BlvdRated no. 9 in the nation by Business Insider (amongst other awards), they are known for 'gourmet donuts', coffee, and sliders! This isn't your average donut shop and you definitely need to visit while in town!
Mexican food | Known for their fajitas and margaritas. They also have a live music schedule if you're looking for entertainment also!
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Superior Bar & Grill MidCity
5435 Government StMexican food | Known for their fajitas and margaritas. They also have a live music schedule if you're looking for entertainment also!
French Truck Coffee
2978 Government StTheir second location, located in downtown, is more than just a coffee shop. They have a full menu- from coffee and pastries to evening drinks and dinner items.
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Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins RdTheir second location, located in downtown, is more than just a coffee shop. They have a full menu- from coffee and pastries to evening drinks and dinner items.
The original location- located in a charming building, this is where you go if you want to get tucked away and study or have a convo with a friend. There is also an outside patio with some covered seating.
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Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins RdThe original location- located in a charming building, this is where you go if you want to get tucked away and study or have a convo with a friend. There is also an outside patio with some covered seating.
Not your average burgers.. you'll just have to visit to and give them a try! They also have a trivia night if you're looking for some extra entertainment!
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Curbside Burgers
4158 Government StNot your average burgers.. you'll just have to visit to and give them a try! They also have a trivia night if you're looking for some extra entertainment!
Elsie's Plate & Pie
3145 Government StMore than just pies, this place has a full menu.
Their second location, has a full bar and a menu that boasts Louisiana favorites with a twist. You'll definitely want to dine in when eating at this location. Brunch is also served here.
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City Pork Brasserie & Bar
7327 Jefferson HwyTheir second location, has a full bar and a menu that boasts Louisiana favorites with a twist. You'll definitely want to dine in when eating at this location. Brunch is also served here.
The original. This location is great for a quick meal without skimping on the deliciousness! Rated the best BBQ in BTR, this is one place you don't want to miss when visiting!
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City Pork Deli & Charcuterie
2363 Hollydale AveThe original. This location is great for a quick meal without skimping on the deliciousness! Rated the best BBQ in BTR, this is one place you don't want to miss when visiting!
Quaint little restaurant with a great Louisiana-French menu. This restaurant is one of the 'bonuses' to us when moving to Mid-City.
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Bistro Byronz
515 Government StQuaint little restaurant with a great Louisiana-French menu. This restaurant is one of the 'bonuses' to us when moving to Mid-City.
Italian | Known for their marinara sauce, many people love this little tucked away restaurant!
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Monjunis
711 Jefferson HwyItalian | Known for their marinara sauce, many people love this little tucked away restaurant!
Italian | Continuously ranked one of the top food joints in BTR- you have to try their New Orleans style muffaletta. They also have delicious spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna!
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Anthony's Italian Deli
5575 Government StItalian | Continuously ranked one of the top food joints in BTR- you have to try their New Orleans style muffaletta. They also have delicious spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna!
Cajun Creole & Seafood | Another top ranked restaurant of BTR. This is a great place to enjoy a taste of "Louisiana" food and one of the city's favorites! They now have 4 locations- that's how popular they are!
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Sammy's Grill
8635 Highland RdCajun Creole & Seafood | Another top ranked restaurant of BTR. This is a great place to enjoy a taste of "Louisiana" food and one of the city's favorites! They now have 4 locations- that's how popular they are!
Cajun Creole & Seafood | A rustic and popular restaurant. We often bring out of town friends/family to here to get a taste and feel of our culture!
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Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins RdCajun Creole & Seafood | A rustic and popular restaurant. We often bring out of town friends/family to here to get a taste and feel of our culture!
Cajun Creole & Seafood | Their second location. Great food and atmosphere. This is another top seafood restaurant in the city.
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The Chimes East
10870 Coursey BlvdCajun Creole & Seafood | Their second location. Great food and atmosphere. This is another top seafood restaurant in the city.
Sushi | This is the place you go if you want sushi and atmosphere! With a balcony and view that overlooks the river downtown, you can't help but enjoy the beauty outside and a tasteful dinner.
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Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette StSushi | This is the place you go if you want sushi and atmosphere! With a balcony and view that overlooks the river downtown, you can't help but enjoy the beauty outside and a tasteful dinner.
Fine Italian | You can never be disappointed when eating here. A great place when going on a date, business meeting, or if you just want to grab a drink. Whatever you do, make sure you get the bread!!
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The Little Village
447 N 3rd StFine Italian | You can never be disappointed when eating here. A great place when going on a date, business meeting, or if you just want to grab a drink. Whatever you do, make sure you get the bread!!
Shopping
The Market at Circa 1857
1857 Government StAntiques
Parks & Nature
Has a large splash pad for kids, two playgrounds, disc golf, tennis courts, football fields, and a running/walking trail.
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Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland RdHas a large splash pad for kids, two playgrounds, disc golf, tennis courts, football fields, and a running/walking trail.
Popular for walking, running, cycling, YOLO boarding, kayaking because of the views of the popular LSU lakes and historic homes that sit around them. There are also plenty of trees and picnic tables at the main entrances if you are looking for a place to just relax and read a book or bring your kids and have a picnic!
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LSU Lake-S
1058 Stanford AvePopular for walking, running, cycling, YOLO boarding, kayaking because of the views of the popular LSU lakes and historic homes that sit around them. There are also plenty of trees and picnic tables at the main entrances if you are looking for a place to just relax and read a book or bring your kids and have a picnic!
City Park Avenue
City Park AvenueA great park for walking, playing with the kids, or just hanging in a hammock.
Drinks & Nightlife
Third st. is popular if you're looking for somewhere to bar hop or looking for live music and entertainment.
3rd Street
3rd StreetThird st. is popular if you're looking for somewhere to bar hop or looking for live music and entertainment.
The Bulldog, Baton Rouge
4385 Perkins RoadSightseeing
http://www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/
Known as being 'The Castle on the River', this now museum has two art exhibits inside of it!
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Old State Capitol yaseLouisiana
100 North Blvd http://www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/
Known as being 'The Castle on the River', this now museum has two art exhibits inside of it!
https://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/welcome-centers/state-capitol/
There is also a park that you can walk around at the Capitol.
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Louisiana State Capitol Building
900 N 3rd Sthttps://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/welcome-centers/state-capitol/
There is also a park that you can walk around at the Capitol.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate BlvdTarget
6885 Siegen LnCalandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government StBocage Market
7675 Jefferson HwyCostco Wholesale
10000 Dawnadele AveGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1575 Nicholson Dr