5 Best Cafes in Baton Rouge LA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 14 cafes in Baton Rouge LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes from across Baton Rouge LA, ranked by weighted Google rating with at least 300 reviews. The ranking considered 14 qualifying businesses. It is written for anyone looking for a coffee stop, a brunch spot, or a quiet place to work or study. Each blurb covers the listed hours, address, price range where one is shown, accessibility, and typical review themes. The list does not compare places directly, so each blurb stands on its own.
#1
Another Broken Egg Cafe
★ 4.8 (7,194 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant
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Another Broken Egg Cafe is a brunch restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 7,194 reviews. It is at 2531 Citiplace Ct, Suite 100, and is open every day from 7 am to 2 pm, so it suits morning and early-afternoon meals. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention a wide menu that takes a while to choose from, attentive servers and bartenders, biscuits and gravy, and mocktails at fair prices.
Best for: Breakfast and brunch before 2 pm
- Address
- 2531 Citiplace Ct Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–2 pm
#2
Rue Beignet
★ 4.8 (707 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Rue Beignet is a coffee shop rated 4.8 from 707 reviews. It is at 18135 E Petroleum Dr and is open from 7 am to 5:30 pm most days, with Monday hours ending at 12:30 pm. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention beignets with a generous coat of powdered sugar, local art on the walls, and a friendly, generous person working the counter. Some visitors describe it as a standout stop on a longer trip.
Best for: Beignets and quick coffee stops
- Address
- 18135 E Petroleum Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7 am–12:30 pm; Sat 7 am–5:30 pm; Sun 7 am–5:30 pm; Thu 7 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7 am–5:30 pm
#3
Simple Joe Cafe
★ 4.7 (882 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Simple Joe Cafe is a cafe rated 4.7 from 882 reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is at 3057 Government St and opens at 6:30 am on weekdays, with weekend hours ending at 1 pm. Monday is closed. The listing shows breakfast, lunch, brunch, vegetarian and healthy options, plus takeaway and delivery. Reviewers describe counter ordering with food brought to the table, and food opinions vary. One reviewer raised a hygiene complaint about hair in the food.
Best for: Breakfast, brunch and counter-service meals
- Address
- 3057 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7:30 am–1 pm; Sun 8 am–1 pm; Thu 6:30 am–2 pm; Tue 6:30 am–2 pm; Wed 6:30 am–2 pm
#4
Highland Coffees
★ 4.7 (709 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Highland Coffees is a coffee shop rated 4.7 from 709 reviews. It is at 3350 Highland Rd and is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are listed. Reviewers mention a big, spacious room with many small tables that suits studying, a Colombian coffee many found good, a matcha latte with cold foam, and simple syrup at the counter for sweetening. Parking is limited to street spaces nearby.
Best for: Study sessions and espresso drinks
- Address
- 3350 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#5
Brew Ha-Ha!
★ 4.7 (456 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Brew Ha-Ha! is a coffee shop rated 4.7 from 456 reviews, with a listed price range of $1 to $10. It is at 711 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 2A, and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 am to 7 pm, with shorter Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hours. The shop identifies as women-owned and lists outdoor seating, curbside pickup, and dessert. Reviewers mention eclectic decor, plenty of seating, gluten-free treats, and a frozen matcha. Some say the matcha and chai lattes are not hot enough.
Best for: Gluten-free treats and seating
- Address
- 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 2A, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 cafes in Baton Rouge LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Simple Joe Cafe opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Another Broken Egg Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 7,194 reviews. Rue Beignet is second at 4.8 from 707 reviews.
Which cafes in Baton Rouge LA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Highland Coffees, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Simple Joe Cafe $10–20; Brew Ha-Ha! $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Simple Joe Cafe and Brew Ha-Ha!.
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