Serop's Cafe

In a city where Lebanese cooking is a genuine community tradition, Serop's Cafe is where that tradition is most visibly intact. The kibbeh, tabbouleh, and hummus are made by a family that takes the food seriously, and for decades this sit-down café has been the anchor of Baton Rouge's Lebanese restaurant scene. The quality is consistent. The service is full table. It's open for lunch and dinner, and reservations are not usually required. Go because you want to eat what a Lebanese family in Baton Rouge actually cooks, not a diluted version aimed at tourists who've never tried it before.