Highest-rated cheap eats in Baton Rouge by diners

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July 22, 2022
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Baton Rouge by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Baton Rouge area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Triplet's Blue Store

#30. Triplet's Blue Store

- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2321 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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China Bear Restaurant

#29. China Bear Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7562 Bluebonnet Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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French Truck Coffee

#28. French Truck Coffee

- Rating: 4.3/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2978 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Reve Coffee Lab

#27. Reve Coffee Lab

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8211 Village Plaza Court Ste 1A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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LIT Pizza - Burbank

#26. LIT Pizza - Burbank

- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3930 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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King's Wok

#25. King's Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7970 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Village Grocery and Deli

#24. Village Grocery and Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13510 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Philly Me Up

#23. Philly Me Up

- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8775 Jefferson Hwy Ste F Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: American, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Tony's Seafood Market & Deli

#22. Tony's Seafood Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (368 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5215 Plank Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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Downtown Seafood

#21. Downtown Seafood

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Rue Beignet

#20. Rue Beignet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18135 East Petroleum Drive Ste H Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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The Blue Store DBA Triplet's Foodmart

#19. The Blue Store DBA Triplet's Foodmart

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 Mills Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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China House Restaurant

#18. China House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13180 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Chicken Shack

#17. Chicken Shack

- Rating: 4.4/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 413 North Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Fast food, American, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Akasha Market

#16. Akasha Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1190 Bob Pettit Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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China Food

#15. China Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5201 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Coffee Call

#14. Coffee Call

- Rating: 4.5/5 (686 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3132 College Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Bao

#13. Bao

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17316 Airline Hwy Ste B Prairieville, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Specialty Food, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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Dominique's Stockyard Cafe

#12. Dominique's Stockyard Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1462 Airline Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp

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New China

#11. New China

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 245 North Acadian Thwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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El Tio Taqueria

#10. El Tio Taqueria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9656 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Light House Coffee

#9. Light House Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Lee Drive Ste O Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Inga's Subs and Salads

#8. Inga's Subs and Salads

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Heather V's Cafe

#7. Heather V's Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3655 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Faye's Subs & Salads

#6. Faye's Subs & Salads

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 3rd St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Salad, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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The Rouge Rabbit

#5. The Rouge Rabbit

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8550 United Plaza Blvd. Ste 105 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Fork N Spoon

#4. Fork N Spoon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1750 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine

#3. Bellue's Fine Cajun Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Scenic Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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Jerry Lee's Cajun Foods

#2. Jerry Lee's Cajun Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12181 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Grocery, Specialty Food, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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Coffee Joy

#1. Coffee Joy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Perkins Road Ste 1B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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