Tables and bookshelves full of books fill the main room inside Red Stick Reads on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)Coffee equipment and books for sale sit on display on the counter inside Red Stick Reads on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Red Stick Reads: Red Stick Reads offers a curated selection of books, gifts and coffee in a relaxed, welcoming environment on Government Street. The locally owned bookstore provides a space where customers can browse, read and spend time inside the shop.
Clothing hangs on racks as retro items sit on shelves above inside Good Choices Co. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Good Choice Co.: Good Choices Co. is a curated vintage store on Government Street that focuses on sustainable and fashionable clothing and household items. The shop offers secondhand goods with an emphasis on reuse and environmentally conscious shopping.
An artwork display featuring a pie and the name Elsie’s Plate and Pie sits outside the restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Elsie’s Plate and Pie: Elsie’s Plate and Pie is a locally owned restaurant on Government Street known for serving comfort food and homemade pies. The restaurant draws customers from across Baton Rouge for casual dining throughout the week.
A wall full of items for sale sits inside Time Warp Boutique on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)A mannequin dressed in a pink vintage outfit with blue, green and purple patterns sits on a table as vintage clothing for sale hangs on racks around it inside Time Warp Boutique on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)Vintage items fill the interior of Time Warp Boutique on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Time Wrap Boutique: Time Warp Boutique is a vintage clothing store on Government Street offering a selection of secondhand apparel and accessories. The shop focuses on retro styles and resale fashion for customers shopping along the corridor.
A pink photo room displaying Kodak photographs sits inside The Pink Elephant on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)A room full of antique items for sale sits inside The Pink Elephant on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)A room full of antique items for sale sits inside The Pink Elephant on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Government Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Pink Elephant: The Pink Elephant is a large antique store on Government Street featuring a wide range of vintage items and collectibles. The shop attracts shoppers browsing for antiques and unique pieces along the corridor.
People sit on their laptops inside Magpie Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)Coffee-making equipment sits behind a counter with a “Superfood Latte” sign displayed at the ordering area inside Magpie Cafe on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Magpie Cafe: Magpie Cafe offers a welcoming atmosphere with space for customers to gather and spend time together on Perkins Road. The cafe serves coffee and light food options to patrons throughout the day.
Pastry-making equipment sits behind the counter inside Coffee Call on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on College Drive in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Coffee Call: Coffee Call is a local coffee shop on College Drive serving beverages and pastries to customers throughout the day. The business draws steady foot traffic from nearby residents and students in the surrounding area.
The Cherrybomb Coffee trailer sits empty on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on West Chimes Street in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
CherryBomb: Cherrybomb Coffee is a retro-inspired coffee shop on West Chimes Street that serves specialty coffees, cold brews and pastries from a vintage Airstream trailer near LSU’s campus. The shop has become a popular spot for students and locals seeking craft drinks and quick grabs throughout the day.
Racks full of LSU merchandise sit inside Bengals & Bandits on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, La. (Luke Ray)
Bengals and Bandits: Bengals & Bandits is a retail shop on Highland Road specializing in apparel and accessories that celebrate local sports teams including the LSU Tigers. The store offers a range of licensed merchandise and fan gear for customers shopping near the LSU campus.
