Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baton Rouge
Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baton Rouge
The word brunch first appeared in a 1895 issue of "Hunter's Weekly," according to the Smithsonian Magazine. In the article, which was titled "Brunch: A Plea," author Guy Beringer suggested swapping out heavy, post-church meals for lighter spreads served later in the morning.
"Brunch… is cheerful, sociable, and inciting," Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper; it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings. It sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the week." As a post-script to the piece, he writes that at brunch, "Beer and whiskey are admitted as substitutes for tea and coffee."
Fast forward 130 years, and brunch is now one of the most popular meals in the U.S. According to a 2025 industry report from Bar & Restaurant News, brunch is the #1 meal for both Gen Zers and parents: 39% of the former go out to eat during that time, and 47% of the latter.
Many brunch locations offer the same type of spread Beringer promoted in his article—pastries and marmalade, coffee and tea (or beer and whiskey), and main courses that include fish or other meats. However, a host of other trends like internationally inspired cuisines, pizza, and mimosa flights have come along to add a little variety.
Whether your preference is for a classic brunch or something with a little more spice, Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-rated brunch restaurants in Baton Rouge using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, a restaurant with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Most chain restaurants were excluded from the ranking. Data is as of Sept. 16, 2025.
Read on to find out if your favorite local spot made our list!
#26. Ruby Slipper
- Rating: 3.9/5 (81 reviews)
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#25. La Divina Italian Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
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#24. Jason's Deli
- Rating: 4.2/5 (80 reviews)
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#23. The Overpass Merchant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
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#22. Simple Joe Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
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#21. The Chimes East
- Rating: 4/5 (308 reviews)
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#20. Magpie Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
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#19. Capital City Grill Downtown
- Rating: 3.8/5 (279 reviews)
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#18. The Gregory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
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#17. Frank's Restaurant & Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (139 reviews)
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#16. DiGiulio Brothers Italian Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
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#15. Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (200 reviews)
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#14. Brasserie Byronz
- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
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#13. Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
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#12. J. Alexander's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (228 reviews)
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#11. Mason's Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (261 reviews)
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#10. TJ Ribs
- Rating: 4.1/5 (434 reviews)
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#9. Juban's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (409 reviews)
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#8. Louie's Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (228 reviews)
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#7. City Pork Jefferson
- Rating: 4.4/5 (154 reviews)
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#6. Cocha
- Rating: 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
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#5. Zea Rotisserie & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (262 reviews)
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#4. Elsie's Plate & Pie
- Rating: 4.6/5 (180 reviews)
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#3. Southern Pearl Oyster House
- Rating: 4.7/5 (143 reviews)
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#2. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room
- Rating: 4.3/5 (907 reviews)
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#1. MANSURS On The BOULEVARD
- Rating: 4.5/5 (512 reviews)
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