Inside THE PLANTRY CAFé
You don’t have to choose between nutritious and delicious.
GLUTEN-FREE
Avoiding gluten in our products is a way to limit inflammation and support many dietary needs.
Brown rice flour and almond flour are some of our high fiber options that make the carbohydrate content filling and satisfying.
PLANT-BASED
We have a little fun with look-alike foods, but every item on our menu is crafted from plants. We don’t use eggs, dairy (butter, milk), poultry, seafood, or red meat to make any of our items.
Coconut milk, seed oils, and nut-based cheeses give our meals healthy fats with rich flavor.
ORGANIC
Certified organic vegetables, fruits, flours, and spices form the foundation of our kitchen.
Sourcing foods grown without pesticides allows us to eat only what we intend – without chemical residue.
Our Philosophy
The Plantry Cafe is a plant-based food experience with roots in Baton Rouge, LA. Our focus is on health conscious clean eating without sacrificing flavor.
We make nutritious delicious, so get ready to hop on healthy.
THe Plantry Story
Dr. Katie Crifasi, owner and Family Medicine physician, is a Baton Rouge native who spent over 15 years in major cities completing her medical training and building a career in medicine. Just before the pandemic, she returned home for a visit that turned unexpectedly long – and during that time, The Plantry Cafe was born. With additional training in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Crifasi envisioned Plantry as more than a restaurant – it is a living extension of her philosophy that dining should embody fulfillment and long-term wellbeing. What began as a side project soon grew into a community space, reimagining plant-based dining in Baton Rouge.
The Red Stick city, where fried seafood and crawfish boils are practically a love language, isn’t exactly known for its plant-based cuisine. Creating dishes that hold their own in a place celebrated for seafood and smoke was less about restriction and more about invention. The result: a menu that surprises locals with how satisfying vegetables can be when given center stage.
When dining choices improve, so do health outcomes. Plantry isn’t designed only for “vegans” or those with dietary restrictions. It’s a place for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience, where health benefits are a pleasant afterthought to flavor and atmosphere. In addition to lunch & dinner service – the cafe hosts collaborations with fellow physicians, offering Q & A wellness lectures, cooking classes, wine dinners, and the gamut of events.
Food and family roots run deep for Dr. Crifasi. She is the granddaughter of the founders of Hi Nabor supermarkets, established by her grandfather and his brothers after taking over for their father. Her great-grandfather, Dominic Crifasi immigrated to America as a teenager from Sicily. He worked on a Louisiana farm until he saved to buy a wagon that he pulled to town each week to sell traditionally “unsellable” fruits and vegetables. The venture led to a produce stand and then his first shop called One Stop Market in downtown Baton Rouge. Thereafter, Crifasi Brothers grew into a family-run food distribution company and, eventually, their own grocery stores. That legacy of resilience, resourcefulness, & love for community continues at The Plantry Cafe.
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Hours
Lunch | Wed–Fri | 11 AM – 3 PM (kitchen closes at 2 PM)
10:30 AM online orders
Dinner | Fri | 5:30 – 10 PM (kitchen closes at 9 PM)
Monthly High Tea | Call or email for private parties.
Sunday Brunch | Coming Soon This Fall.
Upcoming events:
RSVP Bust Breast Cancer Tea
Sunday, October 5, 12- 5 PM (seatings until 2 PM)
RSVP Bubbles & Troubles Halloween Tea
Saturday, October 25, 2- 5 PM (seatings until 2 PM)
Learn More Wednesday Night Wellness Mingler
Wednesday, October 8, 6-8 PM
RSVP Halloween Candlelight Quartet
Friday, October 31, 6-930 PM
Meal Plans:
Pilot plans starting September, 2025.
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5454 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite B,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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