Welcome to the Capital City

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Welcome to the Capital City

Food scene

Family owned and operated. I worked here for 11 years, and I promise you, blood, sweat, and tears go into making Willies the Best. From atmosphere to food, you won't be disappointed. Sit in the bar area if you can.....tell them I sent ya! :) Great seafood - Dungeness and Snow Crab. Best Boiled Shrimp and Delicious Crawfish (Season: Mid November-End of May; Always call to ensure supply could be limited due to weather). For those of you who don't love seafood, their smoked pork chops are mouth watering. Signature Drinks and Nice Patio. Serves brunch on Saturday & Sunday!!! https://www.williesbr.com/
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Willie's Restaurant
11260 Coursey Blvd
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Family owned and operated. I worked here for 11 years, and I promise you, blood, sweat, and tears go into making Willies the Best. From atmosphere to food, you won't be disappointed. Sit in the bar area if you can.....tell them I sent ya! :) Great seafood - Dungeness and Snow Crab. Best Boiled Shrimp and Delicious Crawfish (Season: Mid November-End of May; Always call to ensure supply could be limited due to weather). For those of you who don't love seafood, their smoked pork chops are mouth watering. Signature Drinks and Nice Patio. Serves brunch on Saturday & Sunday!!! https://www.williesbr.com/
Rooftop Bar. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room has been a Baton Rouge and LSU tradition serving fine patrons for over 25 years. Baton Rouge Staple. There is a Chimes East off of Coursey, so be mindful of that when making reservations or ordering food. The one on highland is the original and better of the two. thechimes.com
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The Chimes
3357 Highland Rd
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Rooftop Bar. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room has been a Baton Rouge and LSU tradition serving fine patrons for over 25 years. Baton Rouge Staple. There is a Chimes East off of Coursey, so be mindful of that when making reservations or ordering food. The one on highland is the original and better of the two. thechimes.com
This is a great place to watch games of any kind. The food is ok (the people of Baton Rouge would probably fight me on this) but the atmosphere is great! They are also known to throw one heck of a party for game day! Usually have a tent set up outside with a band and then a DJ on the patio portion later into the night. There is another walk-ons in Towne Center, so just be mindful of that if ordering food or making reservations. walk-ons.com
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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Burbank Restaurant
3838 Burbank Dr
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This is a great place to watch games of any kind. The food is ok (the people of Baton Rouge would probably fight me on this) but the atmosphere is great! They are also known to throw one heck of a party for game day! Usually have a tent set up outside with a band and then a DJ on the patio portion later into the night. There is another walk-ons in Towne Center, so just be mindful of that if ordering food or making reservations. walk-ons.com
Local to Baton Rouge, this is a great place for pizza. The Ben Hur location is minutes away from the airbnb. www.rotolos.com There are multiple Rotolos around the city, so just keep that in mind when ordering food or making reservations.
Rotolo's Craft & Crust
411 Ben Hur Rd
Local to Baton Rouge, this is a great place for pizza. The Ben Hur location is minutes away from the airbnb. www.rotolos.com There are multiple Rotolos around the city, so just keep that in mind when ordering food or making reservations.
Mike Anderson's has been around since 1975. The owner is a former all American linebacker at LSU who took his love for food and created a Baton Rouge staple. www.mikeandersons.com
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Mike Anderson's - Baton Rouge
1031 W Lee Dr
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Mike Anderson's has been around since 1975. The owner is a former all American linebacker at LSU who took his love for food and created a Baton Rouge staple. www.mikeandersons.com
This hidden gem is my FAVORITE. Seating is limited, so I do recommend making a reservation. I have never had anything mediocre here. Their menu is seasonal and changes often. From their website: The contemporary Creole restaurant has always had a very simple mission - to serve high quality southern favorites with an abundance of hospitality. <- and that they do! **Perk: They are Gluten Free friendly! elizabatonrouge.com
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Eliza Restaurant
7970 Jefferson Hwy
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This hidden gem is my FAVORITE. Seating is limited, so I do recommend making a reservation. I have never had anything mediocre here. Their menu is seasonal and changes often. From their website: The contemporary Creole restaurant has always had a very simple mission - to serve high quality southern favorites with an abundance of hospitality. <- and that they do! **Perk: They are Gluten Free friendly! elizabatonrouge.com
If you are looking for Mexican in Baton Rouge - Look no further! Superior Grill has been consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983. There are 2 locations - Highland Road (Closest to airbnb) and Government Street - so be mindful if ordering to go or making reservations. Great Atmosphere. Great Happy Hour. Great Food. Be careful, though....Superior's Margaritas are known to knock someone on their bottom. www.highland.superiorgrill.com
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Superior Grill Highland
7333 Highland Rd
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If you are looking for Mexican in Baton Rouge - Look no further! Superior Grill has been consistently rated as one of Louisiana’s best Mexican restaurants since 1983. There are 2 locations - Highland Road (Closest to airbnb) and Government Street - so be mindful if ordering to go or making reservations. Great Atmosphere. Great Happy Hour. Great Food. Be careful, though....Superior's Margaritas are known to knock someone on their bottom. www.highland.superiorgrill.com
The Restaurant was established in 1950...You will find many regulars sitting at the bar in the afternoons. Search their website for oyster specials. www.philsoysterbar.com
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Phil's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant
4335 Perkins Rd
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The Restaurant was established in 1950...You will find many regulars sitting at the bar in the afternoons. Search their website for oyster specials. www.philsoysterbar.com
BLDG 5 is trendy and VERY good. It is in the same area as Ivars. Make a reservation for dinner and then walk to some of the near by bars. www.bldg5.com
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BLDG 5 Market | Kitchen | Patio
2805 Kalurah St
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BLDG 5 is trendy and VERY good. It is in the same area as Ivars. Make a reservation for dinner and then walk to some of the near by bars. www.bldg5.com
Mason's is a VERY popular brunch spot. Be prepared for a long wait. www.masonsgrill.com
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Mason's Grill
13556 Jefferson Hwy
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Mason's is a VERY popular brunch spot. Be prepared for a long wait. www.masonsgrill.com
BRQ has won best BBQ in Baton Rouge two years in a row by 225 Magazine. They recently added a really nice outdoor area. www.brqrestaurant.com
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BRQ Seafood and Barbeque
10423 Jefferson Hwy
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BRQ has won best BBQ in Baton Rouge two years in a row by 225 Magazine. They recently added a really nice outdoor area. www.brqrestaurant.com
Sushi with a view! This sushi spots has a perfect view of the Mississippi River and Bridge. batonrouge.servingsushi.com
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Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge
100 Lafayette St
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Sushi with a view! This sushi spots has a perfect view of the Mississippi River and Bridge. batonrouge.servingsushi.com
What the Pluck?! Open until 12am. Really good wings. Fried Mac n Cheese. (what's not to like about that)...Have walked here many of times after a LSU game to let traffic die down before calling an uber. www.pluckers.com
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Pluckers Wing Bar
4225 Nicholson Dr
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What the Pluck?! Open until 12am. Really good wings. Fried Mac n Cheese. (what's not to like about that)...Have walked here many of times after a LSU game to let traffic die down before calling an uber. www.pluckers.com
Boru is new and located in the Electric Depot. Best ramen in town. Authentic and powerful flavors. The owners have been around Baton Rouge for 15+ years. They also own Ichiban Sushi Restaurant off of Essen and Perkins. boruramenbr.com
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Boru Ramen
1509 Government Street
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Boru is new and located in the Electric Depot. Best ramen in town. Authentic and powerful flavors. The owners have been around Baton Rouge for 15+ years. They also own Ichiban Sushi Restaurant off of Essen and Perkins. boruramenbr.com
The Overpass Merchant is near Ivars off perkind Rd. Pop into a few local shops in the area and then grab lunch here! Open on Sundays and is a local favorite. www.theoverpassmerchant.com
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The Overpass Merchant
2904 Perkins Rd
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The Overpass Merchant is near Ivars off perkind Rd. Pop into a few local shops in the area and then grab lunch here! Open on Sundays and is a local favorite. www.theoverpassmerchant.com

FUN!

Whether you are an LSU fan or not, Mike the Tiger's Habitat is a fun place to take the kids.
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Mike, a Tigris lakhelye
16 N Stadium Dr
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Whether you are an LSU fan or not, Mike the Tiger's Habitat is a fun place to take the kids.
The USS Kid is a fun place for the family.
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USS Kidd
305 S River Rd
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The USS Kid is a fun place for the family.
Not far from campus - this is a great place for the kids to visit.
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Knock Knock Children's Museum
1900 Dalrymple Dr
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Not far from campus - this is a great place for the kids to visit.
Fun for the whole family!
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Topgolf
10955 N Mall Dr
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Fun for the whole family!
If antique shopping is your jam then driving 30 minutes to Denham Springs is a must!
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Denham Springs Antique Village
100-230 N Range Ave
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If antique shopping is your jam then driving 30 minutes to Denham Springs is a must!
The Baton Rouge Zoo is fun for the whole family.
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BREC's Baton Rouge Állatkert
3601 Thomas Rd
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The Baton Rouge Zoo is fun for the whole family.
The Varsity Theatre has really good music events. It would definitely be worth checking out the calendar to see who is playing during your stay in Baton Rouge. The Varsity is next door to the Chimes on Highland. If someone big is playing, make dinner reservations at Chimes and then walk over to the Varsity for some good music.
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Varsity Theatre
3353 Highland Rd
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The Varsity Theatre has really good music events. It would definitely be worth checking out the calendar to see who is playing during your stay in Baton Rouge. The Varsity is next door to the Chimes on Highland. If someone big is playing, make dinner reservations at Chimes and then walk over to the Varsity for some good music.

Bar Scene

Happy's is known for having live music on the weekends. It seems to be a little older crowd. Mid 20s+ Must be 21 to enter. Not far from Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's.
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Happy's Irish Pub
136 3rd St
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Happy's is known for having live music on the weekends. It seems to be a little older crowd. Mid 20s+ Must be 21 to enter. Not far from Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's.
Tigerland is where the college kids go...Thursday-Saturday it is usually the place to be if you're college age and want to party. ADVICE: If you come in for a game and from the opposing team, wear something neutral; otherwise, you will be harassed (sorry in advance).
Tigerland Avenue
Tigerland Avenue
Tigerland is where the college kids go...Thursday-Saturday it is usually the place to be if you're college age and want to party. ADVICE: If you come in for a game and from the opposing team, wear something neutral; otherwise, you will be harassed (sorry in advance).
Fred's Bar is in Tigerland....BUT it is known for having a little older crowd (College Juniors or Seniors, law students, etc.) AND anyone 18+ would enjoy their Saturday Game Day party. www.fredsintigerland.com
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Fred's Bar & Grill
1184 Bob Pettit Blvd
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Fred's Bar is in Tigerland....BUT it is known for having a little older crowd (College Juniors or Seniors, law students, etc.) AND anyone 18+ would enjoy their Saturday Game Day party. www.fredsintigerland.com
Lakeside across the street-ish from the airbnb and is a great place to run in and grab a daquiri when headed to the game or while relaxing at the house! They also have a pretty nice outdoor area.
Lakeside Daiquiri & Grill
7490 Burbank Drive
Lakeside across the street-ish from the airbnb and is a great place to run in and grab a daquiri when headed to the game or while relaxing at the house! They also have a pretty nice outdoor area.
The Bulldog is one of my favorite places to hang. It is an older crowd (must be 21 to enter) with 30+ beers on tap. Very Chill. The Bulldog is on the same road as Ivars and Uncle Earl's. http://bulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com/
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The Bulldog, Baton Rouge
4385 Perkins Road
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The Bulldog is one of my favorite places to hang. It is an older crowd (must be 21 to enter) with 30+ beers on tap. Very Chill. The Bulldog is on the same road as Ivars and Uncle Earl's. http://bulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com/
Ivars is a mixture of ages but a local favorite as well. It is one of THE places to go for St. Patty's Day. Expect a huge crowd. It is off the same road as The Bulldog & Uncle Earls. Near Ivars there are a few other bars you can walk to and check out.
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Ivar's Sports Bar & Grill
2954 Perkins Rd
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Ivars is a mixture of ages but a local favorite as well. It is one of THE places to go for St. Patty's Day. Expect a huge crowd. It is off the same road as The Bulldog & Uncle Earls. Near Ivars there are a few other bars you can walk to and check out.
LOVE me some Uncle Earl's. It is the best combination (in my opinion) of dance and chill. On the weekends they usually have a DJ - Can always confirm on their website. Their outdoor space is really nice. It is also one of THE places to be for St. Patty's Day. They have a huge parking lot party with live entertainment. It is on the same road as Ivars & The Bulldog. https://uncleearls.com/
Uncle Earl's
3753 Perkins Road
LOVE me some Uncle Earl's. It is the best combination (in my opinion) of dance and chill. On the weekends they usually have a DJ - Can always confirm on their website. Their outdoor space is really nice. It is also one of THE places to be for St. Patty's Day. They have a huge parking lot party with live entertainment. It is on the same road as Ivars & The Bulldog. https://uncleearls.com/
This place is off Government St. A little far from the airbnb, but a great spot to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Their outdoor space is unmatched in Baton Rouge. 30+ Beets on tap. Enjoy a flight of some of our local crafts :) Must be 21 to enter. https://www.midcitybeergarden.com/
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Mid City Beer Garden
3808 Government St
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This place is off Government St. A little far from the airbnb, but a great spot to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Their outdoor space is unmatched in Baton Rouge. 30+ Beets on tap. Enjoy a flight of some of our local crafts :) Must be 21 to enter. https://www.midcitybeergarden.com/
This swanky bar has a speak easy vibe to it. Craft cocktails and intimate setting. May have to be 21 to enter not 100% sure. https://hayridescandal.com/
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Hayride Scandal
5110 Corporate Blvd
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This swanky bar has a speak easy vibe to it. Craft cocktails and intimate setting. May have to be 21 to enter not 100% sure. https://hayridescandal.com/
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's is one of my favorite places downtown. Usually have live music on the weekends, and when the band isn't playing the DJ is spinning mixes from the 2000s. Must be 21 to enter. Not far from Happy's Irish Pub. http://bandtlive.com/
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Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's
333 3rd St
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Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's is one of my favorite places downtown. Usually have live music on the weekends, and when the band isn't playing the DJ is spinning mixes from the 2000s. Must be 21 to enter. Not far from Happy's Irish Pub. http://bandtlive.com/
Huge whiskey selection. Craft Cocktails. Started off as just a bar and then expanded into a restaurant. This spot is not too far from the airbnb. It can get kind of loud in here so not the place if you are looking for an intimate spot for a drink. It's always in my top 5 places when deciding where I want to drink, though! www.oliveortwistbr.com
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Olive or Twist
7248 Perkins Rd
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Huge whiskey selection. Craft Cocktails. Started off as just a bar and then expanded into a restaurant. This spot is not too far from the airbnb. It can get kind of loud in here so not the place if you are looking for an intimate spot for a drink. It's always in my top 5 places when deciding where I want to drink, though! www.oliveortwistbr.com

Shopping, Dining, & Fun

The Electric Depot has become a fun place to hang out! Boru - Great Ramen City Roots - Coffee Bar Red Stick Social - Bowling, Live Music, Dining & Events Sweet Society - Asian-Inspired Desserts & Ice Cream Sweet Baton Rouge - Local T-shirts & Apparel Every so often they have local pop up markets they are a lot of fun to go to. Be sure to check out their events (just google Electric Depot Events and the list will pop up)
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The Electric Depot
1509 Government St
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The Electric Depot has become a fun place to hang out! Boru - Great Ramen City Roots - Coffee Bar Red Stick Social - Bowling, Live Music, Dining & Events Sweet Society - Asian-Inspired Desserts & Ice Cream Sweet Baton Rouge - Local T-shirts & Apparel Every so often they have local pop up markets they are a lot of fun to go to. Be sure to check out their events (just google Electric Depot Events and the list will pop up)
Perkins Rowe has live music when the weather is nice. There is a movie theatre (I recommend buying tickets online before hand), tons of shopping (Frock Candy is a favorite place of mine), and lots of restaurants. If you are looking for gameday attire - Alumni Hall or if you're looking for something "Game Day" but boutique style, I recommend Frock Candy.
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Perkins Rowe
10202 Perkins Rowe
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Perkins Rowe has live music when the weather is nice. There is a movie theatre (I recommend buying tickets online before hand), tons of shopping (Frock Candy is a favorite place of mine), and lots of restaurants. If you are looking for gameday attire - Alumni Hall or if you're looking for something "Game Day" but boutique style, I recommend Frock Candy.
Town Center has a plethora of shopping and dining options. It is it the home of Whole Foods, Zea's, PF Changs, as well as Hemline and Merci Beaucoup (local boutiques - LOVE Merci Beaucoup). Across the street from PF Changs is another Frock Candy, as well as a few other boutiques. Behind Whole Foods (across Jefferson) there is another cute boutique that I love called Hey Penelope.
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Towne Center At Cedar Lodge
7529 Corporate Blvd
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Town Center has a plethora of shopping and dining options. It is it the home of Whole Foods, Zea's, PF Changs, as well as Hemline and Merci Beaucoup (local boutiques - LOVE Merci Beaucoup). Across the street from PF Changs is another Frock Candy, as well as a few other boutiques. Behind Whole Foods (across Jefferson) there is another cute boutique that I love called Hey Penelope.

Local Coffee Spots

French Truck Coffee is great local spot for coffee. frenchtruckcoffee.com
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French Truck Coffee
2978 Government St
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French Truck Coffee is great local spot for coffee. frenchtruckcoffee.com
The Vintage is a real trendy café downtown. https://www.thevintagebr.com/
The Vintage
333 Laurel Street
The Vintage is a real trendy café downtown. https://www.thevintagebr.com/
An upscale coffee shop near Perkins Rowe.
Rêve Coffee Lab BTR
8211 Village Plaza Ct
An upscale coffee shop near Perkins Rowe.
This spot is a little far from the airbnb, but one of my go to coffee spots in BR. https://cedarhouseroastingco.com/
Cedar House Roasting Co
5522 Jones Creek Rd
This spot is a little far from the airbnb, but one of my go to coffee spots in BR. https://cedarhouseroastingco.com/
City Roots is one of my favorite spots. Off government street in the Electric Depot. https://www.cityrootscoffee.com/
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City Roots Coffee Bar
1509 Government St
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City Roots is one of my favorite spots. Off government street in the Electric Depot. https://www.cityrootscoffee.com/
This spot has been around for a long time. However, it may be filled with students studying their little hearts out. It is across the street-ish from the Chimes on Highland. https://www.highlandcoffeesbr.com/
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Highland Coffees
3350 Highland Rd
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This spot has been around for a long time. However, it may be filled with students studying their little hearts out. It is across the street-ish from the Chimes on Highland. https://www.highlandcoffeesbr.com/
This is a hidden gem in the a garden district neighborhood. Mostly locals hang here.
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Garden District Coffee
2008 Perkins Rd
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This is a hidden gem in the a garden district neighborhood. Mostly locals hang here.

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Traffic

Be mindful of traffic. 5:00pm is brutal especially on the weekend. If there is an LSU game, getting to campus may be a little more difficult. The location of our home helps tremendously but give yourself some time. Try not to wait until the last minute to leave.
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This Louisiana weather has a mind of its own.

Expect it to be hot all the time. I'd say January & February are our coldest months. November - December can be cold or hot. (Like shorts for Christmas hot)...I'd check the weather forecast for your whole day at least a day before leaving - It is known to be hot one day and freezing the next.