Louie's Cafe

Louie's Café in Baton Rouge is a cherished local gem known for its incredible breakfast and brunch offerings, served in a cozy, no-frills setting that makes you feel right at home. While the café is a favorite among early risers, it's worth noting that Louie's closes early each day, typically in the middle of the afternoon, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly! Whether you're there for a delicious, hearty breakfast or a midday meal, the food is always fresh, flavorful, and comforting.One of Louie's standout features is their famous hashbrowns. These aren't your ordinary hashbrowns; they're perfectly chopped-up potatoes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, creating the perfect savory side dish to complement any meal. Paired with their classic eggs, sizzling bacon, or a hearty omelet, they elevate the whole experience to the next level. Alongside their legendary hashbrowns, Louie's serves up a variety of breakfast favorites, including mouthwatering pancakes, light and fluffy waffles, and delicious omelets loaded with fresh ingredients.The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is consistently top-notch--Louie's Café is the perfect spot to enjoy comfort food in the heart of Baton Rouge. Just be sure to arrive early, as the café closes in the afternoon! If you're craving a meal that's both filling and satisfying, with a touch of local flair, Louie's Café is a must-visit destination.

Have lived here a long time without eating in Louies somehow. Finally decided to stop in because I wanted a good breakfast and it's been recommended plenty of times. As someone who doesn't usually eat breakfast food, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. It is an old-school diner style restaurant where you seat yourself, service is speedy, and the food comes out fast. My GF and I both got the #1 combo. Eggs were cooked perfectly how we requested. The bacon was crispy. Hashbrowns were flavorful. The biscuits with gravy were hearty and flavorful. Everything we had was good. My one minor gripe is that the first time we went we sat in the front room, which ended up being very noisy for how few people were in it. Our experience was good enough we went back a few days layer. I tried the cheeseburger. The cheeseburger is simple, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mustard, mayo. The patty fealt meaty for a 4 ounce. Would recommend if you are looking for a no frills good cheeseburger. Louies is an easily recommendable diner, will be back

Louie's Cafe is a legendary place in Baton Rouge. They have moved to a little larger location in the same general area, but are almost always very busy. It's a full service breakfast and lunch location, and everything they have is amazing! It's fed generations of LSU students and Baton Rouge natives, and there's a reason it's still in business today.Breakfast is a major attraction here, and they have everything from the classic combos, to amazing omelettes, and waffles and pancakes. They are known especially for their hash-browns, which are made from cubed potatoes with onions and peppers grilled along with them. They can be had as a side dish, or as a main course with a variety of toppings. Another famous breakfast speciality is the biscuits, which are possibly the best in Baton Rouge. These big rich pillows of goodness are fine with butter and jelly, but even better with gravy. However, there are other meals to be had here. They have a wide variety of lunch or brunch options. I like to mix and match, and sometimes have a burger for breakfast with a side of hash-browns. They have your basics and southern specialties. It's hard to go wrong with thier menu.While the food is the star of the show here, the service and staff need to be commended. I always find the waitstaff to be prompt and helpful. But if one really wants to be involved in the action, ask to be seated at the bar by kitchen area and watch the grilling up close. Seems there's always a pile of potatoes being converted into hash-browns, orders being served up, and the hustle and bustle of an active restaurant. It's fun to watch!

Decided to try an omelet during this visit and I'm so glad I did. I went with the build-your-own omelet, adding hashbrowns, bacon, onions, and cheddar cheese. It also came with a side, so I chose a biscuit. Everything was fresh and delicious. To top it off, I had a hot chocolate, which was excellent as well. The service was great, as usual.

We stopped in for brunch on the way back to the LSMSA high school. Stopped off at this local brunch spot. It was busy but no wait. Food was really good with friendly service that seem to work well as a team, that was nice.

Restaurant itself reminded me of an upscale Waffle House with the decor and menu items. But the food itself was way better than a Waffle House. Our waitress was great, forgot her name but she was a young girl probably in college. She did a great job. My omelet was cooked good and the bagel was toasted and came with a side of cream cheese that I enjoyed. The restaurant has these black and white striped curtains along the bottom of the windows that is right next to the table and chairs that we sat at and they were very dirty. Had stains all over them that is why I'm docking a star. Overall, I would go back to get breakfast here again.

Best breakfast food in Baton Rouge Been going there for 30 yearsThanks for still being there

Okay the wait may be a little long when you come but it is for a good reason. Their twist on a Cajun brunch is worth it and delicious! You won't find anywhere like this in BR. We will be back!

Haven been in here in well over 5 years, but it's just as I remembered. Do you just love when that happens. Thanks Louie !

Portions | smoothie | chicken and wafflePortions - this place has large portions at a great price. Make sure you bring your appetite for all the meals. Smoothie - I had a mango smoothie with my meal. It was pretty tasty and surprisingly filling. It was large and would definitely recommend. Chicken and Waffles - I had the chicken and waffles for my meal which was massive. We went for brunch and I was full for the rest of the day - no lie. The waffle is standard size but you get three full sized chicken tenders. The seasoning is good but not special. They offer various condiments to put on your meal.Pro tip: they have tons of parking - so no need to add time to your trip.