MJ'S café: A Vegan Oasis in Baton Rouge

The definition of a GEM I had never been to Baton Rouge before so looked up where to get a vegan lunch and was steered to MJ's, and I'm so glad I was. The ambience: PRESH; the food: FRESH; the service: THE BESHT. Seriously, next time I come through I will be rushing here for lunch. My friend and I split a cauliflower wrap and the banh mi special and loved them both. It's so great to get a delicious vegan meal that also feels healthy. Thank you MJ's!

We'd been here a couple years ago but it was for breakfast and I'm not really a breakfast fan so back then I wasn't as blown away as I was today for lunch. The food was amazing and caters to those w/ dietary restrictions. Not only are the portions plentiful and relatively cheap for the quantity/quality...the service is great and the space is casual but definitely not "hole in the wall." A stop in Baton Rouge will not be complete without eating here @ least once.

Tried MJ's cafe for the first time today. The place is a vibe. Beautifully painted from the outside with colorful vegetables that look inviting and refreshing are sprawled across the large picture windows at the front of the building. The sign outside is faded and we almost missed it driving by twice. Parking is around back. The back entrance sports several pots of lovely purple flowers. A brighter, more colorful sign invites you into the restaurant. A faded, albeit, still cute photo op of butterfly wings is right outside the back entrance. Inside is spacious and bright, funky and chill all at once. Oddly calming. We scooped up a table and we're immediately and cheerfully greeted by an employee. For lunch, I opted to try the cauliflower soup. The soups are du jour, and I neglected to ask if it was made with vegan mayo, and it did come with a sauce. They very politely exchanged it for me. The soup was warm and comforting. Next time, I will ask for no parmesean extra extra red pepper flakes as they just made the soup pop with a burst of spicy flavor. The hot sauce really rounded it out. A nice and comforting cup of yummy goodness. I also tried the avocado toast with coconut bacon and pickled onions. Absolutely scrumptious. The coconut bacon didn't taste very smokey but was light and crisp and enjoyable. I didn't care for the oil drizzled on the plate, but the rest of it was amazing. Best part was the sweet serenade from a kitchen full of employees milling about and enjoying life, the universe and everything. Cheerful and uplifting environment. I recommend everyone (even meat eaters like me!) to pop in. They will absolutely surprise you!

I did a search for Vegan food near airport and it let me to MJ’s. The staff is informative and friendly, Andrea helped me out today and she was a delight. The atmosphere here is open, modern and comfortable. They had nice, seasonal decorations throughout the dining room and in the tables. So cute! Now to the real reason I stopped in…the food! They have so many vegan options and it was nice to be able to have breakfast. They had a couple specials and I chose the Pumpkin Pie French Toast. It wasn’t too sweet, it was just right. I paired it with a Hazelnut Oatmilk latte and could not be more pleased. I highly recommended this spot, vegan or not.

What a great experience! I had the lemonade with hibiscus which was refreshing. The hummus appetizer was fresh and had a homemade flavor profile. Not just some jar stuff. The pita was properly toasted and had an airy chew. I had the quesadilla and got the grilled onion add on which I highly recommend Morgan ? was an excellent server! Great service !! There was something for everyone! Support local and check this place out!

Great concept, although I ordered the vegan torta what I got was a pita wrap with Mexican ingredients. It was delicious but not what I expected. The kale salad was not dressed, I found a pool under giant pieces of kale with stems. the toppings were very good— carrot bacon especially. The place was nice but because they were understaffed not as clean as it could be. The service was the best part. The blue and pink bathrooms were charming.

MJ'S café 5162 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Guess what? I'm a huge fan of vegan food! It's so healthy and flavorful! I didn't get to order much, but I'm going back to try everything else. 1. Hummus Platter. V/GF Mj's homemade hummus, cucumbers, and warm pita. Gluten-free when served with crackers. 2. The French. VEG Apples, local pepper jelly, greens, and your choice of goat cheese, vegan feta on toasted sourdough, or panini-style with Provolone. (Choice of soup: roasted squash soup) 3. Mocha Almond Chocolate, coffee, and toasted almonds in an oat + brown sugar dough. 4. Lavender Latte #tonylameats #foodismedicine #batonrougela #mjscafebr #veganfood #brunch #lunch #foodislife #desserts #coffee

Cute little spot with vegan and vegetarian options. I've enjoyed everything that I've tried. I usually do soups and salads, but the wraps are good as well!