Flayva Opens 2nd Baton Rouge Location on Airline Hwy
Late-night cheesesteak lovers, this one's for you. Flayva, the Baton Rouge-based cheesesteak chain, just opened its second Baton Rouge location at 7941 Airline Highway, and it's open until 3 a.m. every single night. Here's the quick video breakdown, then everything you need to know.
What happened
According to WBRZ, Flayva held a soft opening on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at its new spot at 7941 Airline Highway. It's the brand's second Baton Rouge location. The first one is on Florida Boulevard.
Hours and menu
Open 7 days a week
10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. (yes, 3 a.m.)
On the menu: cheesesteaks, burgers, wings and more
That late close is the headline for a lot of folks. Whether you're coming off a late shift, leaving a game, or just craving something cheesy at midnight, there's now another option on Airline.
A homegrown brand on a roll
Flayva is a Baton Rouge original that keeps growing. As WhatNow reported in September, the chain has locations in Baton Rouge, Hammond and North Carolina, and plans its first New Orleans location at 512 City Park Ave. in Mid-City (no opening date announced yet). That menu is expected to feature items like crawfish eggrolls, cheesesteak fries, crab balls and penne Alfredo bowls. The company is also reportedly working on plans for Texas.
Why it matters for Baton Rouge
It's always good to see a local business grow and open new doors right here at home. New restaurants bring jobs, foot traffic and a little more life to the corridors they land on, and Airline Highway is one of the busiest in the parish. When people think about where they want to live, having good food nearby (especially late-night food) is part of the everyday quality of life that makes an area feel like home.
Planning your first visit
If you haven't tried Flayva yet, now you have two Baton Rouge spots to pick from: the original on Florida Boulevard and the new one on Airline Highway. With hours stretching from late morning all the way to 3 a.m., it works for a quick lunch, a family dinner or a late-night bite after the game.
Soft openings are a great time to try a new place, but they're also when a kitchen is still finding its rhythm. If you go early, be patient with the team and give them a little grace while they settle in. And if you love it, tell your friends. Word of mouth is still the best marketing a local restaurant can get.
My advice? Start with what's in the name. A cheesesteak shop that has grown from Baton Rouge to Hammond to North Carolina is clearly doing something right with the cheesesteaks. Then come back and try the burgers and wings next time.
What to watch next
When Flayva announces its official grand opening on Airline Highway
An opening date for the Mid-City New Orleans location
Any news on the Texas expansion
So be honest: are you hitting Flayva at lunch, or at 1 in the morning?
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