Ever scrolled by one of those Instagram-famous foods like a unicorn milkshake or a rainbow bagel and wondered if you’d have to buy a ticket to New York or Los Angeles to get your own? Good news: Local eateries have their own takes on some of your most coveted foodie trends.
DOUGHNUT-TOPPED BOBA TEA
Prince Donuts, 1750 Brightside Drive
The New York Times recently caught onto the fact that boba is trending again, but we’ve been on that wave for a while now. Pick up your own milk tea with tapioca balls at Prince Donuts, and adorn it with one of the shop’s colorful doughnuts for the full effect. Find Prince Donuts on Facebook.
AÇAÍ BOWLS
The Big Squeezy, multiple locations
Açaí bowls, smoothie bowls and other frozen, fruit-topped power bowls reign supreme on healthy Instagrams from vegan bloggers to paleo purists looking for a healthier alternative to ice cream. The superfood blend comes topped with fruits of your choice at The Big Squeezy. thebigsqueezy.com
CEREAL-TOPPED CUPCAKES
Bliss Patisserie, multiple locations
New York-based Momofuku Milk Bar first made Fruity Pebbles-themed desserts go viral, and now cereal-topped treats are definite Instagram celebrities. You can cop a milk and cereal-flavored cupcake from Bliss Patisserie in Prairieville or the Mall of Louisiana’s Boulevard. blisspatisserie.com
AVOCADO TOAST
French Truck Coffee, 2978 Government St.
Contrary to popular belief, this dish is not just for millennials who can’t afford a house. As far as viral social media foods go, avocado toast is one of the few savory options. Baton Rouge newcomer French Truck coffee serves it up with red pepper flakes and pickled red onion. frenchtruckcoffee.com
FROSÉ
Bistro Byronz, multiple locations
Frozen rosé slushes were the drink of the summer last year, and they’re still kicking more than a year later. If you want to get your hands on your own, Bistro Byronz’ ultra-smooth freeze has the juice you’re looking for. Because let’s be real—we all know in Louisiana, October will still be full of days when you’ll desperately need to cool off. bistrobyronz.com
This article was originally published in the October 2017 issue of 225 Magazine.
