Simple Joe Cafe

Baton Rouge, LA · Cafe

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Baton Rouge
#78
of 1108 restaurants
City Percentile
80%
rating percentile
Address
Simple Joe Cafe, 3057 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone
(225) 478-2999
Website
www.simplejoecafe.biz
Status
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM

Simple Joe Cafe is a restaurant located in Baton Rouge, LA. It is one of 1,108 restaurants listed in Baton Rouge. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Baton Rouge city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Simple Joe Cafe

Simple Joe Cafe is your local spot in Baton Rouge for fresh, made-to-order breakfast and lunch. Enjoy gourmet coffee, quick service, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pancakes, french toast, burgers, salads and other delicious dishes prepared just for... More

Hours

Friday6 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Coco Dombroski · Feb 2026

Pulled up to Simple Joe’s for a bite on the go, Baton Rouge morning, let the people know. Place was poppin’, yeah it stays real busy, Not a lot of seats, but the vibe ain’t iffy. Ordered the biscuit — eggs, sausage, cheese, That biscuit was soft, like it melted with ease. Cheese sunk down, sausage locked tight, All blended together — yeah, that bite was right. Pancake showed up, kept it real and plain, Flavor was okay, but it missed that gain. Little underdone, kinda doughy inside, Not that fluffy cloud you want on your side. Drip coffee poured, kept it simple and fair, Not blowing your mind, but it’s solid there. Overall spot? Simple, quick, no frills, Good for a stop when you’re running on will. 👉 Biscuit sandwich: certified win 👉 Pancake: decent, but room to improve 👉 Coffee: averag

★★★★☆ 4.0 Vicki Luu · Nov 2025

Nice art work was displayed on the walls. Burgers were juicy and the omelet was alright. The staff was friendly to us when we asked questions about things worked - where’s the water? Do we get chips with this? They were hanging up on the side of the counter. We enjoyed it and would go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Luke H. · Sep 2025

Simple Joe is an old school diner feel. This environment is a Baton Rouge staple. Everything was flawless in our experience other than ordering - the individual taking our order looked absolutely thrilled to be working. We enjoyed the ambience, the chefs were absolutely classic and super friendly. Definitely either get a pancake or French toast to go with your breakfast. I ordered the Salmon omelette with bacon and toast. The pancakes were the hit, so fluffy and did not weigh on your stomach. Hashbrowns were old school southern and traditional along with the sausage biscuits and gravy. Give it a shot for a classic Americana breakfast in a delightful hole in the wall. 🥓 🥞

★★★★☆ 4.0 Summer · Sep 2025

When we left The Queen, it’s was 7:30AM. We were both hungry for breakfast, but not interested in Waffle House, so I did a quik search of the area and opted for the Simple Joe Cafe. They have a self-serving counter, where you stand in line, give your order, pay, get a number for your table, fix your drink, and find a place to sit. They weren’t extremely busy so we got a table with no problem. I loved the energy in this place. It felt very friendly and had a close-nit neighborhood vibe. I can tell they have a lot of regulars. The only things I can really complain about are 1. It was pricier than what I expected, but everything is nowadays. 2. The young gentleman who rang us up seemed a little rude and I really didn’t care for his attitude. He didn’t say anything wrong, he just didn’t make u

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Hartman · Jun 2025

This place is very popular with the locals which is exactly what you want in a good breakfast place. Its counter serve and there is a healthy line. It seemed like tables cleared as new people checked out though so there was a place to sit if you wanted it. I had the biscuits and gravy which were fantastic. I also got a croissant breakfast sandwich. I ended up saving that and reheating the next morning. It was very good too!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee shop

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