Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
Within walking distance. Sweet and savory pies, salads, sandwiches and other options. The tomato pie and the red beans and rice with fried chicken are both amazing!
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Elsie's Plate & Pie
3145 Government StWithin walking distance. Sweet and savory pies, salads, sandwiches and other options. The tomato pie and the red beans and rice with fried chicken are both amazing!
Great outdoor dining area. They usually have live music on Thursday and Saturday. Very family friendly but also has a bar area outside.
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Curbside Burgers
4158 Government StGreat outdoor dining area. They usually have live music on Thursday and Saturday. Very family friendly but also has a bar area outside.
Wood fired pizzas with a food appetizer options and a nice wine list.
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Rocca Pizzeria
3897 Government StWood fired pizzas with a food appetizer options and a nice wine list.
Sushi, small plates, ramen, and rice dishes. Try the cauliflower small plate and the Sunkissed Roll.
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Soji: Modern Asian
5050 Government StSushi, small plates, ramen, and rice dishes. Try the cauliflower small plate and the Sunkissed Roll.
Creative and delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. Daily soup and salad specials.
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MJ'S café
5162 Government StCreative and delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. Daily soup and salad specials.
Gov't Taco
5621 Government StreetStreet-style tacos, but try the street corn too!
Great appetizers with several ramen offerings. Always-friendly service.
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Boru Ramen
1509 Government StreetGreat appetizers with several ramen offerings. Always-friendly service.
Sweet Society
1509 Government StA singular ice cream experience. Stop in after Boru (same owners).
Worth a trip to downtown. Latin fusion. I’ve never had a bad (or even mediocre) meal here. Sidewalk seating.
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Cocha
445 N 6th StWorth a trip to downtown. Latin fusion. I’ve never had a bad (or even mediocre) meal here. Sidewalk seating.
Consistently good food with something on the menu for everyone. Good Sunday brunch.
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Capital City Grill Downtown
100 Lafayette StConsistently good food with something on the menu for everyone. Good Sunday brunch.
Beautiful rooftop views of the Mississippi. Worth a sunset visit even if it’s just for a drink.
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Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette StBeautiful rooftop views of the Mississippi. Worth a sunset visit even if it’s just for a drink.
Iconic campus restaurant and bar. Huge beer selection with an extensive menu of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and local fare. Be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours.
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The Chimes
3357 Highland RdIconic campus restaurant and bar. Huge beer selection with an extensive menu of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and local fare. Be prepared to wait if you go during peak hours.
Classic diner vibe and must-visit for breakfast/brunch. They also have burgers and sandwiches.
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Louie's Cafe
3322 Lake StClassic diner vibe and must-visit for breakfast/brunch. They also have burgers and sandwiches.
Bars
Within walking distance. Hip vibe. Download the app and help curate the playlist while you’re there.
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The Radio Bar
3079 Government StWithin walking distance. Hip vibe. Download the app and help curate the playlist while you’re there.
Climate controlled patio bar with lots of yummy food…like brisket cheese fries!
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Mid City Beer Garden
3808 Government StClimate controlled patio bar with lots of yummy food…like brisket cheese fries!
Known for cocktails and beer with a few good wine choices as well. Indoor and outdoor seating. If you’re hungry, try the Hot Lonnie.
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The Overpass Merchant
2904 Perkins RdKnown for cocktails and beer with a few good wine choices as well. Indoor and outdoor seating. If you’re hungry, try the Hot Lonnie.
Coffee
Walking distance. They do a great pour over and have simple but good breakfast/brunch dishes.
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French Truck Coffee
2978 Government StWalking distance. They do a great pour over and have simple but good breakfast/brunch dishes.
Consciously sourced food and drinks. Clean eating menu with paleo options.
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Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins RdConsciously sourced food and drinks. Clean eating menu with paleo options.
If you are craving something sweet to go with your coffee, they’re famous for cake balls…dozens of flavors for choosing!
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Brew Ha-Ha!
711 Jefferson HwyIf you are craving something sweet to go with your coffee, they’re famous for cake balls…dozens of flavors for choosing!
Grocery
Closet grocery to the house. Excellent wine selection. In-house bakery. Be sure to grab a king cake if it’s the season!
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Calandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government StCloset grocery to the house. Excellent wine selection. In-house bakery. Be sure to grab a king cake if it’s the season!
Cannatella Grocery
3869 Government StSmall, real deal Italian market with prepared dishes for heating up at home.
Closest chain grocery. Corner of Government and South Foster
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Albertsons
4857 Government StClosest chain grocery. Corner of Government and South Foster
My go-to grocery. If you run into Arthur, tell him where you’re staying :)
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Trader Joe's
3535 Perkins RdMy go-to grocery. If you run into Arthur, tell him where you’re staying :)
Located in Towne Center, which has lots of restaurant and shopping options.
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Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate BlvdLocated in Towne Center, which has lots of restaurant and shopping options.
Sightseeing
Weekly market of local food vendors and farmers. The first Saturday of the month also featured local artists.
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Red Stick Farmers Market
501 N 5th StWeekly market of local food vendors and farmers. The first Saturday of the month also featured local artists.
Monthly gathering of local creatives offering their crafts with a local band playing live.
Mid City Makers Market
1857 Government StMonthly gathering of local creatives offering their crafts with a local band playing live.