The best cafes in Central
5 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Highland Coffees
CafesHighland Coffees keeps it simple and stellar with beans roasted right in the shop, fine loose teas, and pastries that vanish fast because…
Highland Coffees
CafesCityRoots Coffee Bar
CafesCityRoots Coffee Bar is a neighborhood roaster and café specializing in small-batch roasting and handcrafted drinks, the kind that taste…
CityRoots Coffee Bar
CafesPura Vida Coffee Bar
CafesWith Onyx Coffee Lab beans pulling the shots, Japanese ceremonial‑grade matcha on deck, and signature sips like the Coastal Cruz and…
Pura Vida Coffee Bar
CafesThe Vintage
CafesStart this week with a hot, pillow-soft beignet, a serious cup of coffee, and a little sparkle from the champagne list at The Vintage. Cozy…
The Vintage
CafesMagpie Cafe
CafesMagpie Cafe has been Baton Rouge’s original specialty coffee cafe and pâtisserie since 2012, which is a fancy way of saying they do coffee…
Magpie Cafe
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