Mid City Baton Rouge Directory
Restaurants & Bars
Barracuda Taco Stand – Street tacos & margaritas on Government
The Brakes Bar – Speakeasy with craft cocktails & live music
Brasserie Byronz – Frenchie-American cuisine at Square 46
Calandros Mid City – Family grocery since 1941, deli & specialty foods
Cannatella Grocery – Neighborhood grocery & community gathering spot
City Pork – BBQ & Southern fare, celebrating 10+ years
Curbside Burgers – Gourmet burgers, fries & live music venue
Cypress Coast Brewing – Mid City’s craft brewery with weekly trivia & bingo
Elsie’s Plate & Pie – Southern comfort food with sweet & savory pies
Government Taco – Creative tacos & craft cocktails
La Carreta Mid City – Mexican restaurant with event room for up to 100
La Divina Italian Cafe – Italian cafe, 24 gelato flavors & live music
Mid City Beer Garden – 50+ beers on tap, pet-friendly patio
MJ’s Cafe – Longstanding cafe & White Light Night favorite
Pelican to Mars – Outdoor bar with food pop-ups, yoga & trivia
Phil Brady’s Bar & Grill – Baton Rouge’s oldest club, $1 burgers & blues jams
Red Stick Social – Bowling, live music, restaurant & jazz brunch
Rocca Pizzeria – Wood-fired pizza & Italian fare
Soji: Modern Asian – Pan-Asian with sushi, ramen & craft cocktails
Spoke & Hub – Contemporary Southern diner, dessert bar & brunch
Superior Grill – Tex-Mex institution since 1991, margaritas & fajitas
Coffee & Sweets
Brew Ha-Ha! – Coffee, cake balls & art gallery
City Roots Coffee – Small-batch roaster at Electric Depot
French Truck Coffee – New Orleans-style iced coffee & chicory
House Brew Coffee – Community coffee spot open 7 days a week
Leola’s Café – Brunch, live music & sunshine at Circa 1857
Books & Retail
Fleurty Girl – Louisiana-themed apparel & gifts
Giraphic Prints – Custom screen printing & local artist shop
MIMOSA Handcrafted – Handcrafted jewelry & local artisan gifts
The Modern Munchkin Co – Interactive toy store, formerly Victoria’s Toy Station
Parish Pets – Local pet supply store on Government
Red Stick Reads – Boutique bookstore with story time & book clubs
Red Stick Spice Company – Gourmet spices, olive oils & cooking classes
Shop House – Consignment & retail shop on Government
Soul Roots – Crystals, herbs, tinctures & wellness goods
Wooden Haven Furniture Co – Handcrafted furniture & home goods
Antiques & Vintage
Circa 1857 – French & English antiques, voted Best in BR
The Pink Elephant Antiques – 35+ vendors, 7,000 sq ft of vintage finds
Time Warp Boutique – Vintage clothing 1920s-1990s, largest in BR
The Vintage-Violet – Curated vintage clothing 1950-2005
Arts & Entertainment
Baton Rouge Gallery – Contemporary art gallery in City Park since 1966
Baton Rouge Music Studios – Music lessons & youth band programs since 2006
Body Images Tattoo – Custom tattoo studio on Government
Boomerang Comedy Theater – Improv & stand-up comedy shows and classes
Elizabethan Gallery – Custom framing & fine art gallery since 1988
Frameworks Gallery – Art gallery & custom framing at Square 46
Little Wars – Gaming store with RPGs, tabletop & tournaments
Mid City Ballroom – Live music venue in converted church
Painting with a Twist – Paint & sip studio with kids classes
The Texas Club – Premier live music venue since 1981
Health & Fitness
David Vincent’s Martial Arts – Martial arts & fitness training on Government
Electric Pickle – Outdoor pickleball courts at Electric Depot
Emporium Signature Spa – Full-service spa at Electric Depot
Focus & Flow – Fitness for mind & body at Square 46
Rad Dad Alternative – Alternative wellness & CBD products
The Block Fit - Boutique fitness gym
Varsity Sports – Running store with weekly group walks & runs
Verde Beauty – Eco-conscious beauty salon
Professional Services
Arnold & Associates Interiors – Interior design studio on Government
JCW Creative – Branding, web design & creative services
K&B Event Rentals – Party & event equipment rentals
Miller & Hilgendorf Attorneys – Personal injury attorneys on Government
Rep Cap - Content marketing for professional services
Ragusa’s Automotive – Full-service auto repair since 1978
The W Group - Residential real estate agency
Tipton Associates – Architecture & planning firm
QuickFlip Media - Digital content marketing
Venues & Spaces
BREC Independence Park – Community park with theater, gardens & pilates
EBR Main Library – Farmer’s market, programs & community events
Electric Depot – Historic entertainment district with shops & venues
Nonprofits & Community
BR Community Fridges – Free food 24/7 at Red Shoes location
BR Mom Network – Resources, food boxes & birthday club for moms
Downtown East Social Ride – Weekly bike rides exploring Mid City history
Front Yard Bikes – Community bike shop & youth workforce development
Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful – Anti-litter programs & community cleanups
Keep Tiger Town Beautiful – Neighborhood litter cleanups & grants
Mid City Merchants – Business association hosting White Light Night
Mid City Redevelopment Alliance – Tool lending, volunteer hours & community programs
Mission Heart – Transitional housing & support for women
One Rouge – Weekly community calls & collaborative action
Red Shoes – Women’s center, yoga, operates community fridge
Strong Towns Baton Rouge – Advocacy for sustainable city development
Neighborhood Associations
Bernard Terrace Civic Association – Civic association for Bernard Terrace neighborhood
Capital Heights Neighborhood Assn – Historic Mid City neighborhood since 1918
Federation of Greater BR Civic Assns – “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” umbrella org
Garden District Civic Association – Historic neighborhood, APA “Great Places” award
Office of Neighborhoods (City-Parish) – Resources for civic & homeowner associations
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