Business River Road Coffees remains a hidden gem in Baton Rouge By Holly A. Phillips - November 11, 2015 FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint Ian (Photo by Don Kadair) John Melancon, a 30-year veteran of the coffee industry, had a wish to supply Baton Rouge with a superior, unmatched coffee brand. He made that dream come true in 1998, when he … Already an INSIDER? Sign in.