Highest-rated cafes in Baton Rouge, according to Yelp
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Baton Rouge using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#21. la Madeleine
- Rating: 2.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 7615 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. The Garden Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 7711 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#19. Cadillac Cafe
- Rating: 3.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 5454 Bluebonnet Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Cafes
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#18. la Madeleine
- Rating: 3.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 7707 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 190 Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#17. Chef Celeste Bistro
- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 501 Main st Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Categories: Personal Chefs, Comfort Food, Cafes
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#16. Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2531 Citiplace Ct Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#15. The Kolache Kitchen - Bocage
- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 7930 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries, Cafes
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#14. Court Street Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 805 Court St Port Allen, LA 70767
- Categories: Cafes, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Rating: 3.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 9655 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#12. Leola's Cafe And Coffee House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1857 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. The Vintage
- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 333 Laurel St Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- Categories: Cafes, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#10. New York Bagel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 8210 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Categories: Bagels, Cafes, Donuts
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#9. French Truck Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2978 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#8. A&j's Coffee Bean Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1308 Baton Rouge, LA 70810
- Categories: Cafes, Caterers, Southern
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#7. Coffee Call
- Rating: 4.5/5 (609 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3132 College Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. Simple Joe Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3057 Government St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Light House Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 257 Lee Dr Ste O Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Cafes
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#4. Dominique's Stockyard Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1462 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70805
- Categories: Cafes, American (Traditional)
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#3. Heather V's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3655 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
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#2. Cafe Mimi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 329 Florida St Baton Rouge, LA 70801
- Categories: Vietnamese, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#1. Basel's Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 5435 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Categories: Cafes
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