If your ideal weekend includes brunch, cocktails, sunshine and live music, Leola’s Cafe and Coffee House might need to be your next Mid City stop.
Tucked into the Circa 1857 community at 1857 Government Street, Leola’s has become one of those distinctly Baton Rouge spots where the setting is just as much a part of the experience as what’s on the table. The eclectic space combines indoor dining with a spacious patio and regular live music, making it an easy choice for everything from a casual weekday lunch to a full weekend brunch outing.
A Baton Rouge Brunch Spot With a Story
Leola’s originally opened in January 2021, but the idea behind it started long before then.
Founders Corey and Leann Ringe combined Corey’s idea for a coffee shop with Leann’s longtime dream of opening a cafe. Even the name has a personal connection: “Leola” was a childhood nickname given to Leann by her uncle…