I'm coming to Baton Rouge in a couple of weeks

For the Br experience go to Chimes, Sammy's, or City Pork

You can find Envie in stores, but no go on Ghost

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Chimes

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I just googled, is there any location that is better than the others or are they all the same? If so, I'll just find the one closest to where we're staying.

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I just googled, is there any location that is better than the others or are they all the same?

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Chimes by campus is the answer.

Other places to check out are City Pork (any location), Overpass Merchant, Beausoleil.

Low table, in the corner, by the foyer, FTW

Solid contribution. Thanks so much.

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Campus it is then. Thanks.

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I feel like we need to warn you to stay clear from The Chimes on gamedays unless that's the kind of environment you're looking for. When we say it's at the university, we mean literally across the street from the university and located on one of the main campus thoroughfares. There will be a lot of people in and around and parking will be a nightmare.

Just be aware that anything near campus you guys might want to visit is going to be a zoo for home games.

You are jaded and have no idea what a truly crappy food scene is. I have family come in from out of town and they rave about the choices in BR. It makes me appreciate it more because even I sometimes get used to our choices and forget how good many of them are.

I'll echo the upvotes for The Chimes, City Pork, Overpass Merchant and Beausoileil. All of those places have really good food that's priced right. Chimes and Overpass have good beer selections too. Sammy's is fine, it's just kind of far from where we live.
The Bulldog is a big beer bar. The food isn't great, but they have a big selection of beer and a bunch of TVs. Corporate Brew and Draft probably has the best beer selection in town, but they don't really offer food. Although they don't care if you bring in food and they're right by Albasha, which is the best Greek/Lebanese in town.
If you're going to buy beer, go to Calandro's Supermarket. The Perkins location is a bit better than the Government Street store. Bin-Q Liquor on Perkins also has a good selection.

Oh, and Tin Roof Brewing has a nice tap room. The beer is OK, but the tap room has a good vibe. Haven't been to the Southern Craft tap room yet, but they have better beers.

Eat at City Pork and The Chimes for certain.

Some other good places to check out while you're here include:
Bistro Byronz
Twine (get the tuna poke)
Overpass Merchant
Zealand Street Grocery
Capitol City Crawfish
Tony's Seafood
Belleu's (Turducken Po'boy and etouffee suprise)
Bergeron's (it's in Port Allen, but worth the drive. Go to the meat counter and get some smoked boudin, tasso, and pistolettes, and bring home some frozen chicken patties).
Ronnie's Boudin
Roberto's River Road Restaurant (worth the drive to St. Gabriel)