Baton Rouge · Essen Lane

What if your neighborhood bakery actually felt like your neighborhood?

Bonjour is a bakery and grocery on Essen Lane — where sourdough rises alongside the community, and every shelf is stocked with the things you actually reach for.

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5727
Essen Lane
Highland Village
7
Days a Week
Open early · Closed late
∞
Loaves Baked
Since day one
Fresh bread displayed on a wooden counter at Bonjour bakery

Baked with intention.
Stocked with care.

Bonjour started with a simple conviction: a neighborhood bakery should be a place where quality isn't an afterthought. Every loaf, every pastry, every item on our shelves is chosen or made with the same standard — would we be proud to serve this to our own table?

We bake in small batches, source from local producers when we can, and keep our hours generous because we know life doesn't stop at 5 p.m.

"The best grocery stores don't just sell things — they make everyday decisions easier."

From the oven to your pantry

A bakery first, a grocery second — but both done with the same attention to detail.

Golden sourdough loaf on a flour-dusted surface
Bakery

Artisan Sourdough

Our signature sourdough — 48-hour fermented, crackling crust, open crumb. Baked fresh every morning.

Assorted pastries arranged on a display counter
Bakery

Daily Pastries

Croissants, danishes, tarts, and seasonal specials — rotated daily based on what's fresh and what's in season.

Well-stocked grocery shelves with pantry staples
Grocery

Pantry & Essentials

Olive oil, specialty flours, local honey, spices, and the everyday staples you actually want on hand.

Freshly roasted coffee beans in a glass container
Beverages

Coffee & Drinks

Locally roasted coffee, fresh juices, and cold brew — perfect companions to any pastry.

Colorful fresh vegetables at a market display
Produce

Seasonal Produce

Locally sourced fruits and vegetables, rotating with the Louisiana seasons — because freshness shouldn't wait.

Deli counter with prepared foods and cheeses
Deli

Prepared Foods

Sandwiches, salads, and ready-to-eat meals made in-house — for when you need dinner without the fuss.

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Bonjour has become our Saturday morning ritual. The sourdough is worth the drive, and the grocery section saves us whenever we forget something for dinner.

A regular on Essen Lane

We're right here on Essen

Conveniently located in Highland Village, just south of I-110. Free parking out front.

Location

5727 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact

(225) 427-5044

hello@bonjourbr.com

Call ahead for custom orders
and special requests.

Your morning starts here.

Whether it's a quick coffee run or a full grocery haul, Bonjour is open seven days a week — ready when you are.

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