Welcome to Best of Baton Rouge
presented by East Baton Rouge Parish Library
There’s no city in Louisiana quite like the capital city. Rich in culture, cuisine, and community, Baton Rouge stands out as a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
In 2025, over 106,000 people cast an impressive 236,000 votes to determine what makes Baton Rouge truly exceptional, reflecting on the qualities that define the capital city region.
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With more than 3,500 businesses vying for recognition across 11 main categories, the 627 winners of the inaugural edition of Best of Baton Rouge highlight the businesses and organizations that have won the hearts of both locals and visitors alike. This contest celebrates the top businesses recognizing their excellence and significant contributions to the community.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the most comprehensive guide to all things Best of Baton Rouge.
Best of Baton Rouge Promotion
Best of Baton Rouge has strong support from TheAdvocate.com, VoteBestofBatonRouge.com, The Advocate newspaper and social media.
Nominations and voting are driven by print, digital and social promotions.
• TheAdvocate.com Digital Display
• The Advocate Newspaper Ads
• Organic Social Media
• Paid Social Media
• Paid Targeted Eblast
• Eblast to TheAdvocate.com Subscribers
• TheAdvocate.com Home Page Takeovers
• Outdoor Advertising
• Ad Network Digital Display
The Advocate invests over $150,000 in marketing support promoting Best of Baton Rouge, driving participation, and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.