Local coffee pop-up House Brew found its first home at Pelican to Mars and now in Down-Town Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge locals can pop inside during the morning and midday hours for a caffeine fix courtesy of the espresso-churning cart. 

House Brew moved into Pelican to Mars’ Mid Century Lounge space at the front entrance of the bar in June and has been operating seven days a week from 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. The newest location opened in December of 2024 in Down-Town Baton Rouge. The menu features espresso-based coffee drinks, teas, hot chocolates and lemonade. Espresso beans are roasted locally by House Brew’s sister company Smoky Bean Roasting Co., and tea is sourced from Baton Rouge’s Adornleaf Tea Co. All pastries provided are brought to you by Mid-City Bakery.

Owner Manning Bergeron slings drinks from the small counter every day. Their goal is to offer high-quality beverages and a space for people to hang out. Co-Owner Joe Foster is responsible for co-founding House Brew as well as running Smoky Bean coffee roasters. Manning and Joe control every step of the coffee process with their roasting/cafe experience. Every bean is freshly roasted within a week of serving and open to the public to view the process at the Down-Town location. The goal of the operation is to provide high quality coffee at an affordable rate. We aim to educate the consumer on  what good coffee is and all the steps to reach the perfect cup. With community and inclusivness in mind we aim to serve anyone and everyone!!!

Manning Bergeron on the left and Joe Foster on the right picking up House Brew and Smoky Beans first bag to roast/sell.