Owen's Guidebook
Good Eats!
This spot is very close to your stay. The menu is simple but surprisingly good. Even simple dishes like a grilled cheese will have a wow factor. There are also over 100 beers to choose from.
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Mid City Beer Garden
3808 Government StThis spot is very close to your stay. The menu is simple but surprisingly good. Even simple dishes like a grilled cheese will have a wow factor. There are also over 100 beers to choose from.
A modern twist on a classic genre. This destination will leave you wanting to learn to cook Asian style. Soji is no longer a secret in town and has become incredibly popular. I always make a reservation before I go, although one can get lucky sitting at the bar.
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Soji: Modern Asian
5050 Government StA modern twist on a classic genre. This destination will leave you wanting to learn to cook Asian style. Soji is no longer a secret in town and has become incredibly popular. I always make a reservation before I go, although one can get lucky sitting at the bar.
Pastrami, salami, prosciutto, pancetta, etc. All your favorite cured Italian meats served on a heated sandwich. This spot is a few blocks from your stay and you’ll feel like you have stepped onto the set of a Sopranos episode. I eat here very often.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anthony's Italian Deli
5575 Government StPastrami, salami, prosciutto, pancetta, etc. All your favorite cured Italian meats served on a heated sandwich. This spot is a few blocks from your stay and you’ll feel like you have stepped onto the set of a Sopranos episode. I eat here very often.
Simple and delicious southern po’boy shop only a few blocks from your stay! I eat here often.
JED’s Local Po’boys
672 Jefferson HighwaySimple and delicious southern po’boy shop only a few blocks from your stay! I eat here often.
A delicious and healthy choice for a quick smoothie or snack. Healthy Vibes offers plant based and vegan protein smoothies that actually taste really good. There is also a little dog named Mookie that will greet you on weekdays before noon. I love this place.
Healthy Vibes
7529 Jefferson HighwayA delicious and healthy choice for a quick smoothie or snack. Healthy Vibes offers plant based and vegan protein smoothies that actually taste really good. There is also a little dog named Mookie that will greet you on weekdays before noon. I love this place.
This local destination is a nice place to have brunch, lunch, and dinner at a family oriented take on southern cuisine.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Byronz
515 Government StThis local destination is a nice place to have brunch, lunch, and dinner at a family oriented take on southern cuisine.
Leola’s is a great spot for breakfast/brunch. The menu is unique and you’ll constantly find new favorite dishes. I eat here very often. I tried the southwest omelette recently and it’s incredibly good. There is also a very cool antique shop attached where you’ll find items full of rich history. On the weekends they even have live music!
Leola’s Cafe and Coffee House
1857 Government StreetLeola’s is a great spot for breakfast/brunch. The menu is unique and you’ll constantly find new favorite dishes. I eat here very often. I tried the southwest omelette recently and it’s incredibly good. There is also a very cool antique shop attached where you’ll find items full of rich history. On the weekends they even have live music!
Parks
Goodwood Park
6025 Sevenoaks AveFamily friendly park within walking or bicycle distance!
Another very close park to your stay. There is even a botanic garden!
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Parque Comunitario de la Independencia
7500 Independence BlvdAnother very close park to your stay. There is even a botanic garden!
Recreation destination & dog park with tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool and a fishing lake.
City Brooks Community Park
1515 Dalrymple DrRecreation destination & dog park with tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool and a fishing lake.
LSU lakes. There are ducks and geese to feed. It's a great place for a walk, bike ride, or jog. There are a few grass areas for picnics. The area is dog friendly. A great place to find that perfect travel photo.
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Milford Wampold Memorial Park
901 Stanford AveLSU lakes. There are ducks and geese to feed. It's a great place for a walk, bike ride, or jog. There are a few grass areas for picnics. The area is dog friendly. A great place to find that perfect travel photo.
Fun
Make an appointment or merely walk in and let off some steam by throwing axes. The staff is friendly and the business is just down the street from your stay.
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Civil Axe Throwing - Baton Rouge
3001 Government StMake an appointment or merely walk in and let off some steam by throwing axes. The staff is friendly and the business is just down the street from your stay.
Take a trip back into the 80’s with this retro arcade. The games are free to play. There is either a $5 cover or it’s free to play while having a drink. This is one of my favorite spots.
BR.cade
2963 Government StreetTake a trip back into the 80’s with this retro arcade. The games are free to play. There is either a $5 cover or it’s free to play while having a drink. This is one of my favorite spots.
New trendy, restaurant, bar, rooftop scenery, and bowling alley. They have live music often. It's also surrounded by many smaller businesses such as a ramen restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffee shop, etc.
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Red Stick Social
1503 Government StNew trendy, restaurant, bar, rooftop scenery, and bowling alley. They have live music often. It's also surrounded by many smaller businesses such as a ramen restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffee shop, etc.
A local bar that has been around a long time. Here you will find authentic jazz and blues.
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Phil Brady's Bar & Grill
4848 Government StA local bar that has been around a long time. Here you will find authentic jazz and blues.
I recommend trying your hand at this escape room. It’s incredibly entertaining and addicting. I recommend trying the beginner level on your first visit as the plots are incredible intricate. It’s a great night of fun for a group.
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13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Game
800 St Philip StI recommend trying your hand at this escape room. It’s incredibly entertaining and addicting. I recommend trying the beginner level on your first visit as the plots are incredible intricate. It’s a great night of fun for a group.
The Brakes Bar…your secret neighborhood speakeasy. Unique refreshing herb infused delights of the spirits. The peaceful nature of the ambience comforts all. There is no sign from the road, a true hidden gem.
The Brakes Bar
5412 Government StreetThe Brakes Bar…your secret neighborhood speakeasy. Unique refreshing herb infused delights of the spirits. The peaceful nature of the ambience comforts all. There is no sign from the road, a true hidden gem.
Groceries
Large grocery store with a ton of healthy and unique options. They also have hot food during the day.
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Whole Foods Market
7529 Corporate BlvdLarge grocery store with a ton of healthy and unique options. They also have hot food during the day.
This large grocery store is right down the street, only a few minute drive.
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Albertsons
4857 Government StThis large grocery store is right down the street, only a few minute drive.
Leisure/Work/Reading
Beautiful public library less than a mile away.
Main Library
7711 Goodwood Blvd