Best French Bakery in False River

"Magpie Caféhas all the hallmarks of a quality study spot: natural light, a charming setting and an affordable menu. With complimentary Wi-Fi and plenty of room for crowds, Magpie Café is well-suited for individual and group study sessions. Besides strong coffee, Magpie Café has a rotating menu of healthy foods to keep you well-fueled during finals."

"Effortlessly chic and modern,Magpie Cafeis one of Baton Rouge’s coffee hotspots. Magpie Cafe is the brainchild of James and Lina Jacobs, who traveled to Italy in 2008 and tasted a life-changing cup of coffee. They brought this new-found passion for good coffee and farm-to-table food to their neighborhood, and the result was Magpie Cafe."

"Magpie Cafe is a little coffee shop tucked away by the overpass and a Baton Rouge classic. It’s the perfect place for a Saturday morning breakfast, with yummy treats (they even have a selection of vegan goodies). We recommend any of their various specialty drinks (one is even topped with real rose petals) or a latte with lavender syrup!"

"Located at the historic north gates of Louisiana State University,Highland Coffeesis beloved by both LSU students and the wider Baton Rouge community. Although frequented by college students, Highland Coffees is more than your average college coffee shop. With a gorgeous, French-inspired exterior and a charming interior with wood paneling details and arched windows, Highland Coffees is visually stunning."

"This coffee shop has been carrying LSU students through exams since opening in 1989. No other café in Baton Rouge can match the prestige of Highland Coffees. Located just outside the North Gates, it has become a staple of Louisiana State University."

"A popular spot for students, this coffee shop is tucked away off Highland Road and Chimes Street and serves up a mean cup of coffee. They also have a huge selection of loose teas available for all my tea drinkers!"

"Coffeehouse that roasts & sells their own beans & makes sandwiches, soups & espresso drinks. Come by and visit us. You might see Brandi fresh roasting our own blends of coffee beans, or Allen preparing our homemade soups, and getting the fresh salad bar set up just right."

"Amazing beignets, way better than anywhere I’ve had them before, and the hot chocolate was delicious. The atmosphere is very cozy and cute, and the staff..."

"A popular spot for beignets and cafe-au-lait, this cute spot right off College Drive also serves up a tasty lunch!"

"In 1996, Kiva Guidroz opened Portobello’s Grill to pay homage to her Italian roots. Her dad taught her how to cook, which later inspired her to start a restaurant. The motto of Portobello’s Grill is ‘Every guest, every plate, every day’, and in this restaurant they pay attention to the little things."

"I know other fine dining restaurants claim they can’t present good service on these tough time but Portobello’s seems to rise above and make sure we have a great experience thanks"

"One-year-old Elsie’s Plate and Pie is quickly capturing the Red Stick’s heart with its charming family-influenced setup. The sparse, no-frills interior leaves the focus on the food: rich, velvety textures, strong south Louisiana flavors, and superior homemade quality. Elsie’s pies are soul food."