MJ'S café Menu
Welcome to MJ's Café, a hidden gem located at 5162 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA. This café is acclaimed for its vibrant atmosphere and a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, particularly vegans.
Customers rave about the ambiance, describing it as lively yet calming, with artistic decor enhancing the dining experience. The menu showcases fresh and innovative dishes, including the popular cauliflower wrap, banh mi special, and deliciously comforting soups.
- Vegan Options: A wide array of delicious vegan meals that feel both indulgent and healthy.
- Friendly Service: Attentive staff, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Casual Vibe: A bright space perfect for relaxing lunches.
With a focus on quality and creativity, MJ's Café promises a memorable dining experience for everyone!
Drinks
Topochico
Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
Unsweet Tea
Classic southern unsweet tea
Essentia Water
Lemonade
fresh and home made!
Small Hot Coffee
River Road drip coffee.
Poppi Strawberry Lemon
Poppi Cherry Limeade
Mexican Coke
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
Taco Combo . V/D .
Your choice of any two MJ's breakfast tacos, and your choice of one side.
Side Fruit . V . GF .
Fresh strawberry, banana, and red delicious apple.
Side Scramble . V/D . GF .
Your choice of either regular scrambled eggs, or MJ's classic tofu scramble.
Hash Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), and MJ's homemade hash.
Biscuits And Gravy . V .
Four fluffy mini vegan biscuits topped with mushroom gravy and Beyond breakfast sausage
Grit Bowl . V . GF .
homemade seasoned grits, caramelized onions, grilled bell peppers, chopped kale, and pickled jalapeños.
Breakfast BLT . V/D .
MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, tomatoes, garlic aioli, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, scramble (tofu or egg), and 10 spice wrapped in warm pita.
Buff Stuff Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), buffalo cauliflower and chickpeas, MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, and vegan ranch.
Breakfast Quesadilla . V/D .
MJ's black bean hummus, homemade hash, scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d). Gluten free when served on corn tortillas.
French Toast . V .
Sourdough, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and soymilk toast topped with bananas, strawberries, vegan cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and walnuts. Gluten free option available.
MJ's Sausage Taco . V/D .
scramble (tofu or egg), cheese, (v/d), and Impossible breakfast sausage.
BLT Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, avocado, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo.
Side MJ's Homemade Hash . V . GF .
Seasoned cubed potatoes tossed with grilled peppers and onions.
Pepper And Onion Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), grilled peppers, caramelized onions, and pickled jalapeños.
Dream Bean Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), MJ's black bean hummus, and homemade hash.
Game Changer . V/D . GF .
scramble (tofu or egg), cheese (v/d), MJ's homemade hash, grape tomatoes, avocado, chopped kale, MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, chipotle mayo, and green onions.
Side Grits . V . GF .
Homemade seasoned grits.
Side Vegan Sausage . V . GF .
Beyond breakfast sausage
The Plain Jane Taco . V/D .
Scramble (tofu or egg), and cheese (v/d)
BRUNCH
Desserts
Cranberry-Walnut Oatmeal Cookie
MJ's original cranberry-walnut cookie is the perfect companion to your coffee. This soft, dense cookie is always vegan and gluten-free.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Classic chocolate chip cookie. Nut-free, vegan, and gluten-free.
Ginger Molasses Cookie
MJ's classic ginger-molasses cookie. Chewy with a gingerbread flavor profile. Vegan and GF - contains almonds.
Rice Krispy Treat
This vegan and gluten-free dessert is made by our friends at CounterSpace BR. Enjoy this trip down memory lane!
Snickerdoodle Cookie
Classic snickerdoodle cookie, MJ's style. Crispy on the edges and soft and cinnamon-y on the inside. Always vegan and gluten-free.
Special Bowl/Plate . V . GF .
Weekly plate special 7/7-7/11 Bahn mi! A mini french baguette with mushroom pate, sriracha aioli, marinated tofu, cucumber, pickled daikon radish and cucumbers, jalapeno, cilantro, and mint! Served with soup or salad!
Specials
Starters
Hummus Platter . V/GF .
Mj's homemade hummus, cucumbers, and warm pita. Gluten free when served with crackers.
New! Triple Dip Plate . V/GF .
MJ's black bean hummus, house garlic hummus, and chickpea salad served with warm pita and cucumber. Gluten free when pita is replaced with gf crackers.
New! Spinach Artichoke Dip . V .
creamy spinach artichoke dip served with homemade focaccia.
Quesadilla . V/VEG/GF .
Vegan or dairy cheese, Mj's black bean hummus, served with homemade salsa. Gluten-free when served on corn tortillas.
Chickpea Salad Scoop . V/GF .
A heaping scoop of chickpea salad served with warm pita. Gluten free when served with crackers.
New! Bruschetta . V .
Fresh homemade focaccia with basil marinated tomatoes toppes with balsamic glaze and vegan parmesan. GF when served on GF toast.
MJ's Seasonal Salad . V/GF .
MJ's seasonal May salad: Mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, cucumber, pickled apples, avocado, almond, and goat cheese/vegan feta
New! Kimchi Cucumber . V/GF .
spring mix, kimchi marinated cucumbers, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, sesame vinaigrette, and marinated tofu.
New ! The Grecian . VEG/V/GF .
spring mix, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, crispy chickpeas, banana peppers, pickled red onions, red bell peppers, Greek vinaigrette, and your choice of marinated goat cheese or marinated vegan feta.
New! The Cobb . V/GF .
romaine lettuce, cucumber, corn, crispy chickpeas, tomatoes, avocado, croutons, MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, pumpkin seeds, and vegan ranch dressing.
New! Apple Crisp . VEG/V/GF .
kale, arugula, crispy chickpeas, avocado, dried cranberries, MJ's signature coconut BAEcon, granny smith apples, pumpkin seeds, citrus vinaigrette, and your choice of goat cheese or vegan feta.
Salads * All New! *
Soups
Small Soup
A small side of our soup du jour.
Quart Soup
A quart of our soup du jour.
Medium Soup
A cup of our soup du jour.
Large Soup
A bowl of our soup du jour.
New! Lentil Bolognese . V/GF .
fettuccine tossed in a lentil-walnut bolognese sauce, served with a slice of homemade focaccia bread and a house side salad. GF when served with GF penne pasta.
New! Black Bean Burger . V/GF .
Asian fusion black bean burger with vegan gouda, grilled green onions, wasabi aioli, and greens served with homemade oven fries. GF when served on GF toast.
New! Grilled Salmon . GF .
Atlantic salmon drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with grilled brussel sprouts and a house side salad.
Entrees *NEW!*
Sandwiches
Hippie Garden .V .
Roasted garlic hummus, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, banana peppers, pickled red onions, sprouts, lemon olive oil, and agave dijon dressing on whole wheat toast. Eat-Fit BR approved!
Chickpea Salad Sandwich . V .
MJ's chickpea salad, tomatoes, and greens, served on toasted sourdough bread. Your choice of soup du jour or house side salad.
The Louisianian
Pescatarian panini with gulf shrimp, provolone, garlic aioli, roma tomatoes, and spinach, pressed on sourdough.
Cauliflower Wrap . V .
Buffalo cauliflower and chickpeas, avocado, vegan ranch, pickled red onions, and alfalfa sprouts wrapped in warm pita bread. Eat-Fit BR approved!
Black Bean Torta . V .
Black bean hummus, grilled peppers and onions, roasted corn, avocado, vegan chipotle mayo, and alfalfa sprouts wrapped in warm pita bread. Eat-Fit BR approved!
The Italian . VEG .
Vegetarian panini with basil pesto, roma tomatoes, provolone, and spinach, pressed on sourdough.
"BAE"L.T . V .
MJ's signature coconut bacon©, roasted garlic aioli, roma tomato slices, black pepper, avocado, and sprouts on toasted sourdough.
The French . VEG .
granny smith apples, Tabasco pepper jelly, greens, and your choice of goat cheese or vegan feta on toasted sourdough - or pressed panini-style with provolone.
Half Signature Salad Duo
Your choice of any one half-sized MJ's signature salad. Served with a cup of our soup du jour.
Full Signature Salad Duo
Your choice of any one large MJ's signature salad. Served with a cup of our soup du jour.