Guidebook for Baton Rouge

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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 Blvd
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!
Mexican food | Known for their fajitas and margaritas. They also have a live music schedule if you're looking for entertainment also!
34 locals recommend
Superior Bar & Grill MidCity
5435 Government St
34 locals recommend
Mexican food | Known for their fajitas and margaritas. They also have a live music schedule if you're looking for entertainment also!
26 locals recommend
French Truck Coffee
2978 Government St
26 locals recommend
Their 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.
39 locals recommend
Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins Rd
39 locals recommend
Their 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.
39 locals recommend
Magpie Cafe
3205 Perkins Rd
39 locals recommend
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.
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!
32 locals recommend
Curbside Burgers
4158 Government St
32 locals recommend
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!
More than just pies, this place has a full menu.
41 locals recommend
Elsie's Plate & Pie
3145 Government St
41 locals recommend
More 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.
24 locals recommend
City Pork Brasserie & Bar
7327 Jefferson Hwy
24 locals recommend
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.
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!
7 locals recommend
City Pork Deli & Charcuterie
2363 Hollydale Ave
7 locals recommend
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!
Quaint little restaurant with a great Louisiana-French menu. This restaurant is one of the 'bonuses' to us when moving to Mid-City.
21 locals recommend
Bistro Byronz
515 Government St
21 locals recommend
Quaint 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!
9 locals recommend
Monjunis
711 Jefferson Hwy
9 locals recommend
Italian | 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!
6 locals recommend
Anthony's Italian Deli
5575 Government St
6 locals recommend
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!
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!
28 locals recommend
Sammy's Grill
8635 Highland Rd
28 locals recommend
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!
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!
80 locals recommend
Parrain's Seafood Restaurant
3225 Perkins Rd
80 locals recommend
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!
Cajun Creole & Seafood | Their second location. Great food and atmosphere. This is another top seafood restaurant in the city.
33 locals recommend
The Chimes East
10870 Coursey Blvd
33 locals recommend
Cajun 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.
96 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette St
96 locals recommend
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.
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!!
21 locals recommend
The Little Village
447 N 3rd St
21 locals recommend
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!!

Shopping

Antiques
13 locals recommend
The Market at Circa 1857
1857 Government St
13 locals recommend
Antiques

Parks & Nature

Has a large splash pad for kids, two playgrounds, disc golf, tennis courts, football fields, and a running/walking trail.
6 locals recommend
Highland Road Community Park
14024 Highland Rd
6 locals recommend
Has 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!
19 locals recommend
LSU Lake-S
1058 Stanford Ave
19 locals recommend
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!
A great park for walking, playing with the kids, or just hanging in a hammock.
City Park Avenue
City Park Avenue
A 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 Street
Third st. is popular if you're looking for somewhere to bar hop or looking for live music and entertainment.
24 locals recommend
The Bulldog, Baton Rouge
4385 Perkins Road
24 locals recommend

Sightseeing

http://www.louisianaoldstatecapitol.org/ Known as being 'The Castle on the River', this now museum has two art exhibits inside of it!
69 locals recommend
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd
69 locals recommend
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.
21 locals recommend
Louisiana State Capitol Building
900 N 3rd St
21 locals recommend
https://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/welcome-centers/state-capitol/ There is also a park that you can walk around at the Capitol.

Essentials

34 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate Blvd
34 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Target
6885 Siegen Ln
9 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Calandro's Supermarket (Mid-City)
4142 Government St
20 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Bocage Market
7675 Jefferson Hwy
9 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
10000 Dawnadele Ave
9 locals recommend

Getting Around

8 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1575 Nicholson Dr
8 locals recommend