What’s new around LSU: Bagels, grilled cheese, pasta and more

August 19, 2024

Friday was move-in day at LSU–and new and returning students and their families have plenty of opportunities to try a new spot.

This year has marked the arrival of trendy Mexican and grilled cheese restaurants, a build-your-own pasta destination and fried chicken, bagels and cheesesteaks galore.

Here’s a look at what’s new near campus. Did we miss a spot? Tell us at [email protected].

Recent openings

New York Bagel

4350 Highland Road

Whether you’re in the mood for a breakfast bagel on your way to class, a filling sandwich inspired by Manhattan or a soup and salad combo, New York Bagel has it on the menu. The eatery’s latest location opened earlier this year in the former home of Fat Cow. Read 225‘s full feature on the new Highland Road location here.

Pardon My Cheesesteak

166 W. Chimes St.

Indulge in Philly cheesesteaks without having to travel to Philadelphia at Pardon My Cheesesteak, a takeout-and-delivery spot that began operating out of the former location of Rock Paper Taco earlier this year. Customers can try the original cheesesteak or a spin like the chicken cheesesteak. There are also tenders, fries and more on the menu.

The Pink Agave

4001 Nicholson Drive, Suite B

In March, Pink Agave brought its $1 Taco Tuesdays and flashy, novelty cocktails to Baton Rouge. Indulge in the Quesabirria tacos and drinks such as The Hot Tub served in a plastic bathtub-shaped vessel, the Big Purse-onality served in a glass handbag, or the Drip Too Hard served by IV into an ice-filled glass. Read 225‘s full feature on Pink Agave here.

Prima Apres

4225 Nicholson Drive

Customize your own pasta for a quick on-the-go meal, or stay to hang out and enjoy your personalized pasta with friends after a busy day of classes. All pastas are made fresh from semolina flour and water, and the sauces are made with fresh ingredients ready to be prepared in a white take-out container at your convenience. Check out 225’s full write-up here.

The Big Cheezy

144 W. Chimes St.

Indulge in the comfort food of a grilled cheese without traveling to Tigerland for The Big Cheezy’s food truck. Its brick-and-mortar on West Chimes Street brings guests its popular grown-up or classic grilled cheese sandwiches, mac n’ cheese options, dressed-up french fries, egg rolls and more in a sit-down environment. Check out 225’s write-up here.

The Meltdown Snoballs

2625 Highland Road

Young entrepreneur Zein Clayton’s popular Brusly snoball entered the Baton Rouge market with the debut of its Highland stand this year. Try a snoball talked with cheesecake or fluffy cotton candy, or slurp the frozen dessert through a sour straw. Check out 225’s full feature on the stand here.