Louisiana Purchase

Went in to grab a few things and had to ask young lady at the front who was very nice and helpful…read morelocating my items. And even helped me with directions to where I was going in town. 5 star employee. Great experience. Reagan was a delight

Reese was so helpful. She recommended toga's and they were…read moregreat We demolished 3 orders of beignets I highly recommend

Berry Salad! So Good!

All new state of the art bathrooms!

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DELICIOUS HAMBURGER!

Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant

3.7(271 reviews)

0.1 mi

Today was my first time going to this restaurant. I knew natchitoches was famous for meat pies. I…read moresat down at my table, my server greeted me in a timely manner. I ordered chicken and sausage gumbo as an appetizer. I must say it was delicious. My entree, I ordered the Meat Pie Platter, Made of 80% beef and 20% pork, this local delicacy is fried golden brown and served with choice of Cajun dirty rice, creamed potatoes or fries, choice of vegetable, and garden salad. I ordered a salad and it was made how I liked it. I enjoyed my meat pie, I was happy to try it since it was authentic. It was tasty. It came with fries. I added the Cajun Maque Choux Corn. It was beyond good. My server was very attentive, I appreciated how she made me feel welcomed. The atmosphere was was relaxed, I could tell it was a staple in town. Im excited to come back here to eat again. I recommend this place to all. Food: 5 Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5

We were only in town for the night. Our hotel suggested we eat here. Fantastic suggestion. I…read morebelieve if a restaurant has meat pie in the name, you try the meat pie. I was NOT disappointed. Even my 6 year old loved it. Food was fresh, hot and tasty! Atmosphere was very warm and friendly! If we ever find ourselves back in Natchitoches we will return.

Lasyone's entryway.

Big bowl of gumbo

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Wall Rejuvenation

3.7(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

Laya is excellent!! Her therapeutic massage is gentle, relaxing, and very effective. I felt tension…read moreknots pop out like fireworks, so relieving! I also thoroughly enjoy the sensory deprivation float tank. For me, it's the perfect mental health break.

Got my Hydrafacial with Jennifer! She is very knowledgeable and gave me great ideas of products I…read morecan use for my face. They have new owners and they are adding new things like a Deprivation Tank, Cryoskin, Cupping etc.

Hydrafacials

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Fillers, Laser, Cryoskin, Yoga and much more

Pioneer Pub

3.4(84 reviews)

0.2 mi

Cool little rustic pub. Very friendly staff. I was there on St Patrick's Day so I had the shepherds…read morepie, it wasn't traditional to what I was used to but it tasted good.

VERY inconsistent hours of operation. Food is usually good and beer is very cold! Better rating if…read morewe could rely on their business hours.

Po Boy? French Dip? Philly Steak? They use the brisket for all these. Just ok. Too heavy on the oregano. Oregano in EVERYTHING!

Green Chili Burger. Delicious!

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Green Chili Burger. Delicious!

Mariner's Restaurant

3.4(151 reviews)

1.4 mi

Beautiful atmosphere and chill vibes. Great wine list, it…read morewas hard to choose but our waitress Lillanna helped us and was very attentive! Ordered the pork ribeye and it did not disappoint! My husband got the sea bass with spinach Madeline! It's rare to have both meals cooked perfectly! Do yourself a favor and eat here!

This restaurant was very relaxing. It's on the lake with beautiful views of the water. The food…read morewas fresh and delicious. The service was great and very friendly. I will definitely go back when in town.

Banana's Foster Cheesecake

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View as we were walking in.

Magee's Patio Cafe

2.5(55 reviews)

0.9 mi

On my tour of local restaurants, I decided to stop by Magee's today for a late lunch/early supper…read more I walked in and I was the only one around (other than the staff). After a friendly and insightful conversation with an employee, I decided on a burger, fries, and a milkshake. I was pretty excited that they carry Blue Bell ice cream, as I hold this brand in high regard. After I ordered, I was pretty surprised to see my total. I felt it was a bit high, but I was going to withhold my judgment until after my meal. When they brought it to me, the burger was bigger than I expected it to be. So, after my standard picture, I dug in. I would compare the burger to something similar to a what-a-burger, but slightly bigger. It was a 1/3 pound beef patty, pickles, onions, tomatoes, etc. It was good. The fries weren't anything special, certainly not bad. I was disappointed in the milkshake. It didn't have a good consistency, nor did it taste right. It had a bit of sour milk taste and very liquid. For a restaurant who seems to pride themselves on ice cream and milkshakes, I was surprised at what I received. I'd rate this trip as a 3; however, if the milkshake was better I would have given them an extra star. Happy dining.

This place could have potential....but is just unkept, owners obviously don't care about it. None…read moreof the prices on the large billboard inside are even close to accurate.(is this even legal to post prices that are incorrect?). They have signs everywhere about no refills due to covid.....it's 2025 folks. No napkins in the dispensers. If you're looking to trip or get a nice splinter just walk on the deck at the entrance. Burger was good. Experience could have been much better. Probably not even worth a 2 star.

Super Burger, Fries, and a Garden Chicken Salad

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Frito Pie

El Nopal

2.5(26 reviews)

0.8 mi

I give this place a 2nd and 3rd chance every couple of years. Sadly, it let us down again. This…read moretime, our order was wrong. Shrimp instead of ground beef in the Taco salad, and my shrimp salad had tomatoes when I specifically asked for NO tomatoes. The server never once apologized for bringing us the messed-up order and then never checked on us after the order was corrected, by another server I should add. Also, I do not care for their chips. I keep saying I won't go back again, but we will probably check it out once more in another couple of years!

This place is super high and the servings are small. My steak was so over cooked we couldn't eat…read morethem. Do not recommend. It's not like it use to be

Inside

Fantastic! Enchiladas

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4.5

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Talk about finding everything Louisiana and Cajun/Creole in this store. This store is chock full of…read moreeverything Louisiana. The lady who worked there was a local for over 25 years. She knew a lot of the area and was able to recommend a great restaurant to eat meat pies (a local favorite and Natchitoches is known for). She also sold us some tasty little pralines (pronounced praw-leens in the South). If you're looking for friendly staff and a quaint, everything Louisiana store in a quaint little town, this is the place to shop. It's a little on the small side, but every inch of that store is filled with items for purchase.

Georgia's is small. I always manage to find " that" wonderful cookbook I can't live without. This…read moreis one of the few places I can buy my "All Time Favorite " Cookbook, the "Cane River Cookbook". I like to give it for gifts..... & I've had to replace my original a time or two. Several of our family & friends have recipes in this cookbook. Georgia's carries Natchitoches Native, Clementine Hunter's wonderful Artwork.....Large selection of Cookbooks, Saints memorabilia, LSU memorabilia, Natchitoches t-shirts, jellies, Cajun Sauces & Spices.......Most Anything having to do with Natchitoches. This time I left with a "Natchitoches Meat Pie" Christmas Ornament! Yea....I love it!

Plantation Treasures

4.0

(6 reviews)

We frequent Natchitoches regularly with family. I enjoy popping in and out of all the stores on…read moreFront Street, but this is my favorite. The staff are always super friendly. On our last trip, my teen son went by himself one day and was short a few coins on a purchase. The cashier spotted him. So, we made sure to go back the next day and nab a few souvenirs and gifts. They have an adorable collection of crystal birds. I now have a cute crystal bee hanging above my kitchen sink. They also sell many beautiful scents. Can't go to Natchitoches without bringing home the scent of magnolias. I highly recommend going sometime other than Christmas. The Lights Festival is a blast. Enjoy that. But go again when things are slower, and you can park down by the river and talk with all the shopkeepers.

This is a great little gift shop store. If you're looking for local flavor items such as LSU gear…read moreor Fleur d' Lis items, then this is the place. Plantation Treasures is located on the historic Front Street that borders Cane River Lake. The staff was very friendly. I bought a Fleur d' Lis cheese/butter knife. When I went to check out, the woman at the register said that she wanted to go into the back to pull out a nicer one that didn't any of the sticky stuff that would eventually come off with the price tag. I thought that was really nice. She didn't have to do that at all. She wrapped it in tissue paper too. My Stepmom had to return something the next day. We were running late and would arrive after they had closed for the day (5:00 p.m.). The lady she spoke with on the phone agreed to stay late until we arrived so my Stepmom could make an exchange. Now that's customer service. The funny thing is, we had called earlier that day to see how late they were open. The lady replied that they usually close at 5:00 p.m., but will stay open as long as need be if they are busy.

Merci Beaucoup Coffee & Gifts

4.7

(3 reviews)

Always a nice location and the food is southern enough but classy. Staff always friendly even with…read morelarge groups

Hubby & I take Every Opportunity to stop in Natchitoches whenever we are on our way to visit our…read morefamily. Natchitoches was all Lit Up for Christmas. It is So Worth It to visit Natchitoches at Christmas time. The Christmas Festival of Lights on the Cane River is going on right now.......Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful! Merci Beaucoup Gift Shop was all Decked Out for Christmas. The floral arrangements are Exquisite. This is a Specialty Boutique Gift Shop. They carry one-of -a kind collectibles & gifts. The Nativity Scenes are Absolutely Gorgeous! I couldn't leave without picking up a Mark Roberts Christmas Elf. .......I think he might need a friend.........I wanted them All. They are Fun & Comical..... the facial detail is Superb! The Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies are really cute as well. The RUSTIC cheese platters, Rustic Christmas Ornaments, Rustic / Woodsy Decorated Christmas Trees & Pewter serving pieces are my Favorite. I'm a sucker for Rustic / Lodge Anything. I look forward to shopping @ Merci Beaucoup Gift Shoppe next time to see how they decorate for the next season. I wish I'd taken pictures of this beautiful shop.....Next Visit!

Cane River Kitchenware

4.7

(16 reviews)

Get the cookies...seriously run to get them. You will enjoy the shops in Natchitoches and you…read moreshould reward yourself.

Absolutely the best cookie EVER! I chose the chocolate chip cookie, and it was large and thick…read more There was no way to finish it in one sitting, so I munched on it throughout our visit to all the stores on the strip. Such a nice treat, and I'll definitely be back to get another chocolate chip cookie at the Cane River Kitchenware. I love your store full of beautiful kitchenware, coffee, and oils, and it's one place I can find exactly what I've been looking for.

Hello Dolly

3.7

(12 reviews)

I have shopped here for about 20 years or more. They are so good about matching the clothes that…read moreare great for me. The store is very clean and the ladies are really helpful.

We really enjoyed all the outstanding choices in the store. Everything you could imagine from…read more"smelly stuff," to food items, clothing, candy, jewelry, home decor, and gifts. Owner was super chatty and helpful. Pleasant. Lots of stuff in a small space, so plan a few minutes to see everything. Loved the sale racks! Made the prices something I could afford. Wished the day after shopping I had a chance to return to buy more, but we had to be on the road earlier on this Sunday than the store opens - 12 noon. We'll be back.

Natchitoches Pecans

4.5

(13 reviews)

Another great trip the the pecan house! Super cute gifts, many made by local artists. A must stop…read moreif you're driving by. You have to try the pecan brittle.. yum! And their pecans are delicious and fresh.

This was a last minute stop on a drive from New Orleans to Dallas and we were so happy we went in!…read moreIt's only a quick detour off of I-49 and worth a few extra minutes. They have a wide range of local and handmade items and we left with jam, pickles, and little souvenirs to bring home as well as a whole bunch of pecans. The staff are the sweetest people and gave good recommendations. We will definitely be coming back on our next trip to Louisiana!

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4.1

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Skip the 7Brew line and give this gem of a coffee shop a chance! Fun drinks, fresh pastries, cozy…read moreatmosphere and kind employees, the Story Brew Coffee Cafe is the little corner shop that we couldn't resist checking out during our weekend visit to Natchitoches. Whether you're dropping in for a quick drink on-the-go, or planning to stay awhile, they've already hopped into the Fall season with cozy movies playing for patrons to enjoy. With shareable board games to take your mind off the phone and a plethora of books to borrow in case you come empty handed, the Story Brew is at the top of our list of places to visit the next time we come by the historic town of Natchitoches!

Such a cool place! Love the decor. Coffee was great too. Staff are great and terrific coffee. We…read morewent every day we were in town. I was hooked on the dirty chai with 2 espresso shots, no extra sugar. Spicy without being overly sweet. Hubs loved the pumpkin spice cold brew and said it was great.

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