Worth a detour
City Roots Coffee Bar
Baton Rouge · Mid City, United States
Why it’s on the route
City Roots opened in 2019 inside the Electric Depot, a former power plant on Government Street turned mixed-use complex, founded by Matt Saurage of the Community Coffee family as a separate venture. Coffee is roasted in-house on a Loring S7 Nighthawk and served from a Modbar espresso setup, batch brew and automated pour-over, plus nitro and draft cold brews. A U-shaped bar sits at the centre of the brick-and-concrete room, lit by tall factory windows.
At a glance
| Address | CityRoots Coffee Bar, 1509 Government St A |
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| Google rating | ★ 4.7 (321 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |