Baton Rouge Bakery Relocates Downtown

Les Amis Bake Shoppe to reopen in new location after 13 years on Coursey Boulevard.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Les Amis Bake Shoppe, a popular bakery that has served Baton Rouge since 2013, is relocating from its current location on Coursey Boulevard to a new downtown space.

Why it matters

The move marks a shift in the city's culinary landscape, as the bakery's relocation to the downtown area could help drive foot traffic and revitalize the urban core.

The details

Les Amis Bake Shoppe has built a loyal following over the past 13 years with its selection of cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and other baked goods. The bakery's owner cited the desire for a more central, high-traffic location as the primary reason for the move to downtown Baton Rouge.

  • Les Amis Bake Shoppe opened its original location on Coursey Boulevard in 2013.
  • The bakery will be closing its current location and reopening in the new downtown space in April 2026.

The players

Les Amis Bake Shoppe

A popular bakery that has served Baton Rouge since 2013, known for its cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and other baked goods.

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What’s next

The bakery plans to host a grand reopening celebration in its new downtown location in April 2026.

The takeaway

The relocation of Les Amis Bake Shoppe to downtown Baton Rouge signals the continued evolution of the city's culinary scene and the growing demand for centralized, high-traffic destinations for local businesses.