In Baton Rouge, we know that the best meals don't always happen during regular hours. Whether you're craving a late-night bite or seeking the perfect snack after an evening out, Baton Rouge has something to satisfy every taste, from sweet to savory and everything in between. From bar bites to pizza and even beignets, there's a late-night snack for everyone.
*For this blog, we’re spotlighting spots open until midnight or later, with kitchens that stay open well beyond typical restaurant hours in Baton Rouge.*
BLAZIN' HOT CHICKEN
10 a.m. – 2 a.m. (Sunday – Wednesday)
10 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. (Thursday – Saturday)
Serving Nashville-style chicken with a Louisiana twist, this spot stays open late and delivers flavor in every bite. Pair your chicken sandwich with one of their signature sides or go big and try the loaded waffle fries topped with hot chicken, mac and cheese, pickles, and their famous sauce for the ultimate late-night fix.
THE BULLDOG
Kitchen open 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The only thing better than beer and dogs is when the kitchen is open late for bar bites. The Bulldog Baton Rouge offers over 200 beers, 81 of which are available on tap, and bites from their menu as late as 12:00 a.m. Wednesday through Thursday. Take your pick from a selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and a variety of apps, such as onion rings, quesadillas and cheesy fries covered with bacon.
CLUTCH CITY CLUCKERS
10 a.m. – 4 a.m. (Sunday – Thursday)
10 a.m. – 5 a.m. (Friday & Saturday)
When your night runs late and your hunger is still loud, Clutch City Cluckers brings the heat. This food-truck favorite serves up Nashville-inspired hot chicken sandwiches and loaded fries topped with bold spice and fresh fixings. Slide up, take a bite, and let the heat meet the midnight munchies.
COFFEE CALL
6 a.m. – 12 a.m. – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
If you’re looking for the best beignets in the country or in New Orleans for that matter (Food & Wine Magazine said so!), then look no further! Coffee Call is a Baton Rouge institution for over 40 years, offering fluffy beignets or beignet fingers and fresh café au lait! If you’re looking for an evening pick-me-up or just having a late-night craving, they’re churning out these delicious treats until 12 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
THE CHIMES RESTAURANT & TAP ROOM – HIGHLAND
11 a.m. – 12 a.m. – Friday, Saturday
The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room has been an LSU tradition for over 39 years, and while the full bar offers everything you can think of, the food menu is one you don’t want to miss. On Fridays and Saturdays, The Chimes’ gastropub favorites, such as po’boys and burgers, as well as a variety of Cajun and Creole dishes, are available to order at the restaurant until 12 a.m., with takeout available until 11:30 p.m.
KOK WINGS & THINGS
11 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Sunday – Thursday)
When the night is winding down but your appetite isn’t, KOK Wings & Things is what you need. Open until about 2 a.m. on weekends, this spot is known for its crispy wings and seasoned fries that keep people coming back. Try them sauced up with one of their signature flavors for the perfect late-night bite.
MID CITY BEER GARDEN
MIDNIGHT MUNCHIES
When late-night cravings kick in, Midnight Munchies is the spot to visit. Open past 12 a.m. this local gem serves up comfort foods like and crispy wings tossed in flavorful sauces and even hearty favorites like catfish and porkchops, fried or grilled your way. It’s the perfect place to satisfy your hunger long after most kitchens close.
OLIVE OR TWIST
3 p.m. – 2 a.m. (Monday – Thursday)
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. – Friday
10 a.m. – 2 a.m. – Saturday
10 a.m. – 12 a.m. – Sunday
Olive or Twist is certainly known for their craft cocktail menu but believe us, the menu is anything but boring. Featuring South Louisiana favorites, Olive or Twist’s menu is filled with local favorites, such as house-made boudin, gumbo, sandwiches and shrimp and grits. And of course, leave room for dessert!
THE ORIGINAL RAISING CANE’S – HIGHLAND
9 a.m. – 2 a.m. (Sunday – Wednesday)
9 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. (Thursday – Saturday)
Go back to where it all started for the beloved Baton Rouge classic! The Original Raising Cane’s, located on Highland Road, is frying up the freshly cooked chicken fingers and fries we all know and love until 2 a.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and until 3:30 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays – satisfying those late-night cravings!
SCHLITTZ AND GIGGLES
Downtown – 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. – Friday, Saturday
At the end of the day, there’s no better choice for late-night food than pizza. If you’re looking for authentic, New York-style, thin-crust pizza, then Schlittz and Giggles is certainly the place! While the Perkins location is open until 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the downtown location, conveniently on Third St., is open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays – making it the perfect option for a post-night-out meal!
SMALLS SLIDERS – NICHOLSON
10:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Sunday – Wednesday)
10:30 a.m. – 3 a.m. – (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Smalls Sliders' mission is simple in creating the ideal food experience – simple, fun and delicious. The Nicholson location is conveniently located close to LSU and is open until 3 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. With its simplistic menu (four combo options in various sizes, as well as four side options and a selection of shakes and soft drinks), Smalls Sliders is a great go-to for those late-night bites.
WALK-ON’S – BURBANK
11 a.m. – 12 a.m. – Fridays, Saturdays
Yet another Baton Rouge staple, Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar, located at Burbank Drive, is open until 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for all your late-night needs. With an extensive beer list and carefully crafted cocktails, you can also find a large selection of sports bar favorites and Louisiana-inspired cuisine, all made fresh and from scratch.
ZIPPY'S
11 a.m. – 3 a.m. – Fridays, Saturdays
Grab some fuel after a night out or keep the party going with a delicious frozen drink. Located under the Perkins Overpass, Zippy’s is the perfect spot for your late-night needs on Fridays and Saturdays.
