Garden District Coffee

Cool Coffee Shop. Nice to see a roaster in Baton Rouge.

Iced coffee is always on point. Staff is always super friendly which is my favorite part about coming here.

I don’t write negative reviews because I believe every place has a bad day. This is my one exception.
I want to love this place and I keep coming back hoping that it will get better, but it never does.
1. If you have a diary allergy be prepared to be charged 40 cents extra for a splash of soy even when cream is free. Note to restaurant owners, food allergies are covered under the ADA; this is asking for a lawsuit.
2. The wifi is atrocious. Yes, I realize the wifi is a perk, but I’m going to sit in your coffee shop and eat snacks, drink coffee and be loyal if I can just get a decent signal and can’t get soy milk.
3. One time I waited for my husband to show up before ordering a cup of coffee so we could pay together and the barista came reminded me every minute or so that I needed to buy a coffee or leave. The last time he sent another customer to my table to threaten me saying that the barista would have me thrown out.
Three strikes. Done.

servive is great. a nice space to get some work done. plenty of plugs. coffee is just ok and a bit overpriced for the quality, though I suspect that has more to do with rising rents than anything else.

Just tried this place a couple of times. I have to say I wasn’t impressed. The coffee was not that good. They give you your coffee with no lid. The problem with that that is I burned my self on the way to wear I get my lid and cream. They require your to purchase a certain amount before you use your debit card. I had to buy a bottle of water as well, since I had no cash. The atmosphere is nice, but their are better coffee shop options nearby.

Excellent place for relaxing with a cup of coffee. They have a good selection of desserts, breads, and bagels to accompany your coffee. Eclectic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.

I liked this place. The porch looked inviting but it was full when we went. It was also super hot so maybe when it cools down. My Americano was perfect and so was the service. The prices are fair. They have a lot of alternatives for milk such as soy and almond milk. The scones are the real deal. They also roast the beans on-​site which I am a huge fan of. I will certainly come back.

I love an independent coffee shop, and this is a cozy one. To be fair, we went after nine pm, so I didn’t have coffee. The blueberry bar I had was sort of tasteless, so if get something different next time. There were many pastries to choose from.
The spot was clean and comfortable. Larger than a typical Starbucks and much more inviting. Will definitely return for a daytime iced coffee.

A crunchier Starbucks alternative. The latte was fine and the raspberry, white chocolate scone was delicious. However, the flies in the place were plentiful and aggressive. Get the flies out and I’d gladly come back.

One of my favorite places to work! I’m not an avid coffee drinker, but love their Granita (kind of like a coffee slushy) and, in the winter, their hot chocolate.
Music is always great/​at a nice volume and the baristas have all been really nice.
When the weather is nice, their shady patio is perfect to sit and relax on.

They have the a fantastic patio that’s perfect any time of day — lots of seating and a lovely water feature that is soothing. It’s my favorite spot to bring a book and catch some sun.
The price is right and the people are friendly.

Great neighborhood coffee shop. I was new to the area and it gave a very homey feeling to the neighborhood. I walk my dog and stop for a snack and some hot/​iced tea. They have the best iced tea I have ever had.

Had the chance to check this place out last Thursday morning. I am not a fan of coffee and was meeting for a business meeting, but I had a medium, hazelnut latte with almond milk, and it was tasty.
The young lady working that morning was very pleasant and had a smile on her face at 8am. That says a lot, lol.
Nothing spectacular, but not a bad experience either. Will visit again.

I’ve been going to GDC regularly for a couple of years, and by regularly I mean anywhere from three to five days per week, spending around $ 50 per week. While I like the baristas and I have developed a relationship as a «regular» with a couple (one actually starts my drink when she hears my Harley pull up), and the coffee is okay, the owner is a dick. He seems preoccupied with his customer’s enjoying his shop «too much.» Don’t get too comfortable, don’t stay too long, don’t you dare bring anything to eat or drink that his shop didn’t sell you and if you come to meet a friend, make sure you buy something, too — or else. I’ve seen this and I’ve heard about even more, but until a couple of days ago, I was spared anything more than a snotty attitude and glares in my direction.
The other day, after spending $ 15 on coffee, food and a tip, I was sitting in one of the beat up old chairs with my feet up on another chair reading a book and drinking my coffee. I put the book down, tilted my head back and dropped of to sleep for a moment. It probably didn’t look too good for a customer to be snoozing in the coffee shop, and I suppose had this been a regular occurrence, the management might be compelled to say or do something about it. But this was an isolated incident from a regular, loyal customer. The owner walked by me, nudged me and asked, «Hey, are you alright?» I said I was fine and he proceeded to tell me, «Well, you can’t be doing that here. You can’t sleep here.» I said okay, finished my coffee and when he was alone (not dealing with another customer) I said, «You know, I spend around $ 50 per week here. I don’t appreciate you jumping my shit just because I fell asleep for a minute, once.» He said he thought I was taking it too personally, that I needed to understand what it looks like to the other customers and that «it’s not about the money.»
I said if it’s not about the money, I’ll happily spend mine elsewhere. All he had to do was give a half-​assed apology that recognized he values at least his customers’ money, if not his customers themselves. Something like, «I’m sorry you took it that way, I certainly didn’t mean to offend you. I do value your business,» even if he did not mean it, would have been more than enough. But he is a dick, and he probably has been his whole life. I gave GDC one star because I could not give it zero.

Beautiful coffee shop on Perkins road between the overpass and city park. Lots of seating inside and outside with free wifi. Only 4 stars because the selection of snacks could be better. They have the basics like bagels and muffins but would be nice to see salads or sandwiches. The outdoor seating area is very nicely shaded by trees. FYI, this place used to be called Perks.

Endless studying isn’t as bad when I’m at this place! The workers there are fun, interactive and nice! Their ice coffee is a must try! The parking can be a bit difficult but it never stops me from going to my favorite coffee shop in the city!

Well, the sweetest smells of spring are up and coming! This is a lovely café to sit down, chillax and just enjoy that! During the first portion of my morning, I sat outside for a meeting I had. They have a beautifully spacious patio/​courtyard area that has plenty of shade, too!
I guess you can call me a café junkie because I spend a majority of my days at a coffee shop using as my satellite office.
Large café… parking can be a challenge during a busy day. I came here in mid-​morning and stayed until about 1:30pm and was happy to see the café was still very busy throughout the duration of my stay.
It was such a lovely day to enjoy a café latte with soy milk, so I did just that. They had a lovely array of café pastries. I can honestly say that I am not really a morning pastry kind of girl, but for those that love them, you will have several to choose from.
The customer service was very friendly and they were also very patient with me, as I was deciding what to order.
My only complaint was the parking situation. A great place for a meet up!

I started going to this coffee shop when it was called «Perks» and was owned/​managed by a different group of people. It was really nice then, and it has gotten better over time. The art on the walls changes every couple of months. They used to have an improv show called «The Family Dinner» that performed every Friday night, but I don’t think that’s a thing anymore.
My favorite aspect is the covered outdoor seating area. It’s very plush and green and quiet despite being right on top of Perkins Road. I love sitting there with a latte and reading or doing work on the computer (their WiFi is strong and extends pretty far). Plus, they offer plenty of alternatives to regular milk, e.g. sweetened and unsweetened almond and soy milks. The baristas there are very sweet and well-​trained. There’s a short, skinny woman with long dark hair that makes the best cappuccino I’ve ever had.
They change their internet password every few months, and will only provide it to regular paying customers. So no freebies! There’s also a minimum amount for using charge cards, but it’s not hard to meet; a large latte or iced coffee will do ya. Also, it can get very, very crowded and sometimes there are not enough outlets to go around, but that’s more related to the overall size of the place and not bad planning.

Love the atmosphere of this place — very relaxed and quiet. Outside is pet friendly and they’ll actually give you a water bowl for your pup upon request. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I’m glad they have options such as the Cranberry Lemon Tea — super delicious and very refreshing.
My only knocks on this place are the parking and the staff. Parking is very limited, but I imagine its because most people that come here live in the neighborhood and either walk or ride their bike here, something I could deal with and still probably give them four stars if the staff wasn’t so snippy. The first time I was there it was because I asked for a drink suggestion other than coffee and the second time it was because of a credit card issue. I’ll give them another chance because I really like their tea and the location, but the staff needs some help.

Overall, I enjoyed my time here, though I was disappointed by the service and the scones.
My friend and I went in to kill some time, and he decided to get some work done. I picked it because I used to drive by it all the time on my way to work, and the building is tucked away behind a beautiful patio surrounded by pretty plants.
When you walk in, the first thing you notice is the front counter is loaded with treats. There are cookies and cakes and other pastries. The prices are reasonable, two pastries and two medium drinks came out to about $ 13.
I had the White Chocolate Raspberry scone. While I enjoyed the flavor, it was almost like eating a brick of scone — way too dense. It was also really weird that I could not find a menu that listed what baked goods they had and how much they cost. Also, only some of the pastries are labeled. So… you can have surprise cake!
The barista was also a bit snobby. She did not know that I had spent 6 years working as a barista, so I knew what drinks were. As I had never been to this coffee shop before, I had some questions, but she was condescending when I tried to ask about various drink options and their drink recipes. This is the main reason I am only giving them 3 stars.