It was a really hot day on 4th of July. My family and I came in here for some ice cream. It's a…read morereally cute shop. They have plenty of gifts, souvenirs... and fudge! Sadly I don't buy fudge often and I rarely crave it, but I was happy that they have it as an option for those that love it. This just means I have to visit them again and try a bit of fudge. The ice cream line was a bit long because they make other cold treats, too. It's all good because we didn't have a lot going on and was thankful they were open that day, so I was patient. The family and I were visiting Natchitoches for the weekend and of course thought of getting a memorabilia of some sort. I'm not that big of a shopper and don't like collecting things. If you're into that sort of thing... they have a bunch of trinkets that you'll like! The ice cream was definitely worth the wait. I just wish I would have gotten more scoops because it was a really hot day. It's close to the river and other fun downtown eateries and establishments. Add this place to your visit for some yummy treats!

This store has a little bit of everything Louisiana. My favorite thing that they have here is the…read morefudge. It's delectable and indulgent!!! The price is isn't inflated and if you buy 4 you get one free! They have plenty of other stuff also, such as, T-shirts, cook books, and pretties for the house.

We are from southern Louisiana, so we were skeptical of how good the crawfish would be at the…read moreCrawfish Hole. Well we were pleasantly surprised. We had the crawfish and shrimp combo and although we like them a bit hotter, these had a good flavor. I'll give them 4 out of 5 stars overall.

This is one of those of I could give a negative stats o would I looked at the yep menu and there…read morewas about 3 tings I wasted to try. I went with family or I would have left that nice menu items was crap all they had was boiled shrimp and crawfish. I got the shrimp and disappointment was understatement. Not easy to peel. No flavor at all not even salt potatoes only flavor salt I forgot a piece of sausage which tasted like sausage definitely not anything special but I wish I could play with just a flavor of food. That was absolutely the worst shrimp I've ever eaten in my entire life.

You never know what time they will have lunch ready. For people on lunch break this is a real issue.read more

Great place to get all the best meats and prepared meals. My first time visiting this market and…read moreboy was I impressed!! Your steaks cut to order and trimmed and seasoned to perfection. The ground meats were ground at the time I ordered it and they made my lasagna the best I had ever made! They will be my go to meat market from now on.

T-Johnny's!!! First visit by Natchitoches native, now Texan. Came home to down some crawfish &…read moreshrimp. Let me tell you 'bout this stuff. You're not a true Louisianan if you don't crave this cuisine. And sometimes other places that offer it make it too pricey or too spicy or too over-done. Not here! 'Boy howdy,' did this spot get it right & sail the flavor boat around the world without stopping!! Quick & friendly service. Lots of options with a la cart goodness. Seasoning that was JUST RIGHT!! Heat and warmth lasted throughout the meal so mine didn't get cold quickly. Sassy (which tastes buttery and salty) or Swamp (think Yum-Yum) sauces are fine selections to dredge the goods. My goodness, I forgot all about the competition across town at first bite. My crawfish claws and tails were SO fresh and tender I could easily crack it or pull out the meat and suck the umami juices. And when sucking the heads, the clear hint of lemon was there, just slap yo' mama already!! As we sat and ate, car after car after car pulled in and this was mid-afternoon, no lunch rush. People have been getting the memo that this Cajun spot is the place to go. Plus, the shrimp are YYYYUGE!!!! Only down side: not enough places to eat. Just the bar. The stools with no backs are hurting the hiney after an hour-long feeding and a thorough cleaning had to be requested as well as some paper towels/napkins at the minimal bar area to sit and chow. May I suggest more open and spaced seating arrangements could be added? T-Johnny's will be my go-to in Natchitoches in the quadruple parish area & it should be yours too--totally worth it!

Excellent fried shrimp, probably the best I've had. Potato was cooked perfectly. Sassy sauce was…read moreexcellent!

Great service, great meat and price. I love that they have bundles. I tell everyone about M&M. They…read morehave what ever you need.

While looking for a good plate lunch in Alexandria, I was recently recommended to try Martin Meats,…read moreand I'm glad I did. As soon as I stepped inside, I was greeted by the pleasant aroma of smoked meats drifting through the air. I made my way to the plate lunch counter, which offered a wide variety of choices. For my first visit, I decided to sample a little of everything -- pork steak, chicken quarters, and ribs. The sides of mac and cheese and dirty rice were decent, though they left a bit to be desired. The real highlight, however, was the meat. The chicken quarter was tender and moist with no hint of rubberiness, the ribs were flavorful, and the pork steak had an outstanding rub that would complement just about anything. The lady serving the lunches was an absolute delight -- friendly, welcoming, and eager to help since it was my first time there. In addition to their plate lunches, Martin Meats is also a full-service meat market, which adds to its charm and convenience. All in all, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in Alexandria and craving some quality smoked meats.

Every year Anderson Produce does a great job in providing great produce and flowers their prices…read moreare worth the trip!! Friendly service and clean facility. New water feature this year.

From the owner: When you buy produce at the supermarket, your food has to travel a long way to get to you, so it's…read morenot nearly as fresh or tasty as it could be. Skip the grocery store this weekend and visit your local farmers market to pick up locally-grown produce and plants from right here in Coushatta, LA. Anderson's Produce & Plant Farm carries a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. From hand-picked apples to large, hanging ferns, you can find all of the seasonal produce you need.

Open early we great prices. Nice food options. I really enjoyed the cracklings. The chicken…read morecracklings were tasty and fresh. Being from Texas this was truly a treat

Sending a shoutout to the smart kid who puts the tape on the containers to the side of the opening…read moreso it won't break when you take the tape off. YOU DESERVE A RAISE!!! Otherwise the food is great. Always enjoy coming here when we come into town.

3.5 stars. This isn't somewhere I would rave about, even…read morethough our meal was good. We both enjoyed our entrees, but nothing made them stand out or gave us a reason to want to go back. The bread was very hard on the outside & the oil to seasoning ratio was off for the dipping sauce. The Caesar salad was ok, the dressing was very thick and needed more pepper/lemon juice. The lettuce was very fresh and it was heavily loaded with Parmesan & croutons. Service was fast and friendly from our waitress, though there was no one at the hostess stand when we arrived. Turns out she was helping cook! Seems understaffed. It was empty during prime lunch hour, which was odd to us. Decent food, but not sure it's worth a stop. The plates on the table were dirty and the dishes our food came out in had some chips/cracks. The sauce for both entrees seemed runny/watery, but tasted ok.

We came with a large group, which seemed to slightly overwhelm them. They seemed maybe…read moreshorthanded, but pretty much all the food came at once and everyone was generally happy with their meals. I am a firm believer in making a reservation for a large group, not because Im worried about getting a table, but more for the staffs benefit to be prepared OR express that they cant handle a large group. These two girls did well, rhe food was good and fresh. Highly recommended!

This is the cutest store ever. I popped in there last week & knew my husband would love it too and…read morewe went by there last Saturday. The set up of the store is so cute and they do a great job displaying the items from the windows to everywhere inside. They carry a lot of great Louisiana merchandise. Shirts, Kitchen items, cards, ornaments, souvenirs. They have the most darling kid section too! Go check it out. You won't regret it!

Great selection of gifts to bring home, everything hot sauce, Tabasco! Friendly staff, reasonably…read morepriced.