Highest-rated cafes in the Baton Rouge area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed 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 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, 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 in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
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. 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 landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Baton Rouge area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Baton Rouge were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#29. CC's Coffee House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7960 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#28. Garden District Coffee
- Rating: 3.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2008 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#27. CC's Coffee House
- Rating: 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9757 Perkins Road Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#26. PJ's Coffee
- Rating: 3.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Lafayette St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#25. CC's Coffee House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4161 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#24. Coffee Bean Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12177 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#23. Shipley Do-Nuts
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5565 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#22. Cafe Jeanpierre
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10500 Greenwell Springs Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Sandwiches
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#21. Brew Ha Ha
- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 2A Ste 2 A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. 7 Brew Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5117 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#19. Beignet Baton Rouge
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 14241 Coursey Blvd. Ste B1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. La Divina Italian Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3535 Perkins Road Ste 360 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Gelato, Italian, Coffee & Tea
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#17. CC's Coffee House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17100 Airline Hwy Prairieville, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#16. Magpie Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3205 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#15. French Truck Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2978 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#14. Main Squeeze Juice Co.
- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 9659 Antioch Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Reve Coffee Lab
- Rating: 4.3/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8211 Village Plaza Court Ste 1A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#12. Rue Beignet
- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 18135 East Petroleum Drive Ste H Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#11. Teatery - Tea and Tapioca
- Rating: 4.4/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7620 Corporate Blvd. Ste G Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#10. Highland Coffees
- Rating: 4.4/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3350 Highland Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#9. Donuts Coffee & Burgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3617 South Sherwood Forest Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
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#8. Light House Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 257 Lee Drive Ste O Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
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#7. Kung Fu Tea
- Rating: 4.6/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7584 Bluebonnet Blvd. Ste B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Main Squeeze Juice Co.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 411 Ben Hur Road Ste East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#5. The Rouge Rabbit
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8550 United Plaza Blvd. Ste 105 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#4. City Roots Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1509 Government St. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Delicious Donuts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 216 Lee Drive Ste A Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#2. Boba ParTea
- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2515 O'Neal Lane Ste 9 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
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#1. Coffee Joy
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Perkins Road Ste 1B Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
