La Divina Italian Cafe

Stopped by this coffee shop in Baton Rouge while driving back from New Orleans. It’s a solid stop if you’re looking for strong, good-quality coffee. The bakery selection was pretty limited, and the items on display didn’t look very fresh. That said, it’s still a good place to grab a coffee on the road. They also offer a few tea options, including Masala Chai, which was nice to see.

Update! Owner reached out to address the below. This is a sign of a great business! On Monday, November 24th, about 30 minutes before close (around 8 PM), the staff had already fully cleaned the restaurant. The only thing they were willing to serve was gelato. I had hoped to get an espresso for my drive back to NOLA, but it wasn’t a big issue. What prompted me to write this review was what happened next. As we sat outside enjoying the gelato we were lucky to purchase, a young couple with their 2-year-old walked in at 7:45 PM and politely asked if they could get gelato. The staff turned them away. The OPEN sign was on and lit, and there was no clear reason to refuse them service. I hope this feedback is helpful to the owners.

This place was delicious! There was great art work on the walls. A large selection of gelato, drinks and more. The tea selection was upfront and center to see. You can play games with others and had other odds and ins to purchase.

It’s so refreshing to find an authentic Italian place in Baton Rouge! The atmosphere is cozy and the employees are kind, welcoming, and hard-working. The food was absolutely delicious! We got veggie pizza, lasagna, and the French onion soup. Their coffee was better than any place I’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back to try their breakfast and gelato, they have so many flavors to try! Definitely come here to support a local business

The friendly staff were very helpful in my decision of what drink (hibiscus/lemonade) to have with my delicious Piazza Panini, which I easily indulged in the Roasted Pistachio Gelato afterwards. My fur baby was very delighted in the “Dog Gelato” they offer (I took a bitty taste, kinda light peanut buttery taste) Took home some divine loose tea also!!