5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Baton Rouge LA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 cafes in Downtown, Baton Rouge LA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks five coffee shops in Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA, drawn from businesses that Google categorizes as coffee shops. Ranking is based on weighted rating, and 12 qualifying businesses were considered. It is useful for anyone looking for a place to get a morning drink, study, work on a laptop or pick up pastries and beignets. Each entry describes hours, address, price range where listed, accessibility details and themes from reviews, so readers can compare options quickly before visiting.
#1
Rue Beignet
★ 4.8 (707 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Rue Beignet is a coffee shop at 18135 E Petroleum Dr with a 4.8 rating from 707 Google reviews. It is open most days from 7 am to 5:30 pm, with shorter Monday hours. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention beignets with generous powdered sugar, local art on the walls, and friendly staff. Several visitors say the beignets are worth a special trip.
Best for: Beignets and a relaxed coffee stop
- 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
#2
Highland Coffees
★ 4.7 (709 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Highland Coffees is a coffee shop at 3350 Highland Rd with a 4.7 rating from 709 Google reviews. It is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention a space suited to studying, simple syrup available to sweeten coffee, a Colombian coffee, a matcha latte with cold foam, and a frozen mocha. Some reviewers say street parking is the only option and that customers sometimes bring dogs inside. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible entry and seating.
Best for: Study sessions with a relaxed vibe
- Address
- 3350 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#3
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 at 711 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 2A, with a 4.7 rating from 456 Google reviews and a $1 to $10 price range. It is open every day, with weekday hours starting at 7 am. The listing shows outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, breakfast, desserts, a good tea selection and a setting for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention an eclectic, clean room with local art and gluten-free baked treats. Some reviewers say the drinks are pricey or not always hot.
Best for: Gluten-free treats and laptop work
- 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
#4
Light House Coffee
★ 4.7 (382 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Light House Coffee is a coffee shop at 257 Lee Dr with a 4.7 rating from 382 Google reviews. It opens daily at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 6 pm. Reviewers mention a spacious room with plenty of seating, a private room option, and coffee education displayed on the walls. Favorites include a cinnamon roll latte, a cereal latte and avocado toast. One reviewer was disappointed with a drink and found it inconsistent.
Best for: Spacious study space and specialty lattes
- Address
- 257 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#5
Coffee Call
★ 4.6 (2,646 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Coffee Call is a coffee shop at 3132 College Dr, Suite F, with a 4.6 rating from 2,646 Google reviews. Hours run from 6 am to midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and to 10 pm on other days. Reviewers mention beignets, a cafe au lait, frozen gumbo bought to take home, and staff who wrapped beignets in foil for travel. Several say the space is clean and roomy and the service is fast. One reviewer thought the price was high for a basic breakfast.
Best for: Late-night coffee and beignets
- Address
- 3132 College Dr Ste F, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–12 am; Mon 6 am–10 pm; Sat 6 am–12 am; Sun 6 am–12 am; Thu 6 am–10 pm; Tue 6 am–10 pm; Wed 6 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 cafes in Downtown, Baton Rouge LA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. 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, Coffee Call opens at 6 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?
Rue Beignet ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 707 reviews. Highland Coffees is second at 4.7 from 709 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Baton Rouge LA are open late?
Coffee Call stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Brew Ha-Ha! $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Brew Ha-Ha!.
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