Simple Joe Cafe - Cafe in Baton Rouge - 3057 Government St, USA

Online, it seems like a good breakfast place. In person is a different experience. In the first 5 minutes, after sitting down, I get asked by the owner to move. Aparently, that small table for 1 was to accommodate 4. Ok, I got moved. I relocated to this other table next to the water section. 3 minutes sitting down, I get splashed with water. I looked up, and the waiter just laughed and walked away. Almost finished eating, and one person sits there now. The food was mediocre at best. Pancakes were more like a messy mass than the fluffy ones everyone keeps saying they are getting. My opinion is to save your money there are far better breakfast locations with far better service and even better food. There's nothing to fix. It aint broken. You are just a plain out terrible place.

Hands down this has to be one of the best places in Baton Rouge for breakfast! I love the casualness of this place. You place your order, get a number and find a seat. We came early so tables were available but this place gets busy quickly. PROS: Everything! Atmosphere, music, food and staff are all awesome. Don’t skip the grits! They have to be the best I’ve ever had. Creamy and perfectly salted. I love that they offer smoked sausage as a meat option. It was tasty! Seriously this was a very tasty and satisfying meal. We left stuffed and happy! CONS: None with the exception you may have to wait for a table but everything moves quickly. Make sure to check out the local art that’s for sale on the walls. I have my eye on a few pieces. Can’t wait to return.

I had the shrimp and grits with a single side of French toast, Which was delicious!! I couldn’t finish this all alone it was so filling. From the moment you enter you are greeted by a very nice looking man, and once you order you grab a table they’ll bring your plate to you after you order at register. I went on a Sunday and I went about 10am ,I think if I would’ve waited any longer then I for sure would’ve caught the rush. The place gets packed!! Understandingly. I will for sure go back Tuesday before I head back home. Update: Had to come a second time before heading back home and it was even better!!! Minus the skillets not working so no pancakes, but I was still satisfied. Why can't all the good restaurants be close to home😭😭

From the food to the service, everything is exceptional. Don’t bother seasoning your grits because they are already plenty seasoned on the first bite. The cinnamon roll is warm and fluffy and the cream cheese frosting is perfect. The bacon is salty, crispy and smoky. Even the omelet was fantastic with just sausage peppers and green onions. This food is delectable. My first meal and my first time visiting Baton Rouge did not disappoint.

I have been there several times will all or parts of my family. Service was as AWESOME as was the food. The owner has a great personality. I was so impressed to see an owner work as hard as he works The entire staff is polite, hard working and eager to please. Try the grits 😋

This was a real treat. Last minute decision to go here. One big reason was because they were open early. I’m a vegan and I was able to order a filling breakfast. My sis had the quinoa with fruit and homemade granola. She said the grits were nice and creamy like our grandfather’s. Owner was very pleasant and brought us our food. Food was reasonable priced. Definitely will return. Thanks!

Amazing breakfast, but hands down my favorite items on the menu are the grilled shrimp po-boy and seafood omelet. So good!

We've been to this restaurant a few times now, and it's great. You have to know what you're getting though, so tame your expectations. This is more of a breakfast spot, less of a brunch spot. They've got eggs, bacon pancakes, and coffee. You order at a counter and then go sit down and they bring you your food. No frills. But what they do, they do very well. Eggs are cooked perfectly, grits are salty and creamy, coffee is strong. The only issue is sometimes the wait is long, but that's not their fault because they move people in and out quickly. Do yourself a favor and check it out!