Great selection of records plus lots of other interesting things. They have a cool throw back…read moreT-shirt rack (most of them used, but in good shape)-which is fun. Staff are friendly and engaging

Very cool place! Wish I had more free time during my visit so I could dig a little deeper. Owner…read morewas really sweet, but also respected the hunt for hidden treasures and left me alone while digging. Thanks. Groovy shop!

If you asked me to write a review of second and Charles a week ago, I would've gave it a five star…read morebut today I walked in and was sadly disappointed to see that the entire Disney funko pop section had been moved to the floor and was stacked up into the back of a bookcase. As a Funko pop collector, this was very disappointing to see that they changed the Disney display. I couldn't even look at any of the Funko pops that I wanted to look at because they were stacked up on the ground hidden in a bookshelf. Super disappointed with second Charles decision to do this.

Alas, all good things come to an end, so does this location. Years ago, I raved about this place…read morebeing a nerd-vana? Now, it's nothing like that. All the little things that made me want to drive out to this place are dead and gone. Shelving for old X-Box, PS, Nintendo, Sega, Atari, and Intellivision games? Gone. Replaced by row upon row of soulless Funko Pops. Boardgame section? Hardly any used and all new... and no real reason to buy there as opposed to Amazon or other online BG retailer. RPG section? No more 1e D&D modules or older materials, or anything else for that matter. Just the same old 5e crap, with Critical Role mixed in, with video game guides slowly spreading into the section like a cancer. The only good thing was not in the store, but in the parking lot, where they had a car show going on. The place turned from nerd-vana into just another BAM! bookstore (the owners of 2nd & Charles). Won't be back.

Cute store that benefits the organization next door. Not the greatest selection and smaller, so…read morethat's why the 4 stars. They also have limited hours which can be a problem for anyone who works and/or has a busier schedule. The only day I can visit is Saturday and they close at 4pm even on that day. They are closed on Sunday. The prices are reasonable for a thrift store and they have half off based on the color of some tags. I did find one item half off. A fun storage container. I got a cute top to to wear with leggings for $3. They have a small room in the back that is called the vintage room. There were a few, nice pieces but they were all very small sizes. They were okay prices but maybe a smidge high for thrifting. That selection was a little disappointing but maybe it's better on other days. They had a big table of Dunkin' Donuts bagged coffee and pods at really good prices but it was all pumpkin spice which really isn't my thing but if it's yours, you should head over (this is as of 2/4/23)! I may visit again and check if they sometimes get in other flavors. Have cash on-hand or be prepared to pay an additional 4% fee to use a debit or credit card. The store isn't that big and I was there on a Saturday, so it was rather crowded and I had to stand in line about 10-15 minutes because there was only one register. That's not a complaint because this is a small, charity thrift store. I bet the 2 or 3 ladies I saw who appeared to being working there are volunteers. I just want to people you know what to expect, so of you are in a big hurry, you may want to skip going until you have a little more time. The neighborhood in Mandeville where it's located is a walkable area with a couple of restaurants right down the street, The Rusty Pelican and Hambone. Free public parking lot is directly across the street from Gran's if you can't find a spot on the street. If you like thrifting, you should check out Gran's if you are in the neighborhood.

It was cleanly and small but not nearly enough stuff. I was in and out in 3 minutes. Clean but not…read morebig enough for a thrifter.

This place is definitely worth a look. There was such a variety of music and collectibles. The…read moreowner was extremely knowledgeable about each record, and what artist he had in stock, which was almost every single one that I asked about. He had a vast inventory of not just records, but CDs, cassettes, books, and audio players. I could spend hours exploring this store. I was in there for two and maybe only got through 15% of what he had. If you're looking for original vinyl this is the place.

I'm happy we decided to pop in and check out their record selection. It's immense and spans two…read morefloors with all genres of music. They have newer releases as well as records spanning the decades. The people working there are helpful when you're not sure where something might be located and the records were priced well.

Such a unique place to chill with friends! The staff is friendly and welcoming, and you will always…read morefind lots of unexpected surprises, for a great price!

My hubby and I really enjoyed visiting the Louisiana Music Factory (LMF) on Saturday, 09/28/2024…read morewhen in NOLA for a mini vacay from Austin, TX. Located in a brightly colored building on Frenchmen Street (corner of Frenchmen St. & Decatur St.), LMF is one of the longest running record stores in New Orleans. LMF definitely has an old-school record store vibe to it - minus the old musty smell and w/ the modern day comfort of ac. Trust me when I say that you'll for sure want to spend hours at this local NOLA gem, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to visit. LMF has a huge inventory of vinyl records and cds (old and new - all genres, including a great assortment of local New Orleans music) that are neatly organized and reasonably priced. It also carries musical posters, books, and shirts. There is also a Yelp perk of getting $2 off a t-shirt when you check-in on Yelp. Lastly, shout-out to the LMF employees who were very helpful during our visit - very much appreciated! Till next time, Rebecca

Any music lover will want to visit this amazing store that specializes in regional music and more…read more Knowledgeable staff, great selection, vintage posters, t-shirts, cool books also available. And a beautiful store kitty cat!