MUST DO! Yesteryear's is one of my very favorite shops in New Orleans located right on Bourbon Street. Lots of really interesting Mardi Gras masks both to wear or display plus so much other cool stuff to browse through. I love stopping in the shop every visit for over 30 years. In addition to shopping, you can also get your cards read in the back. That happened a couple of times with friends. * From reading reviews, looks like Yesteryear's closed a couple of years ago. I've had it bookmarked forever and still wanted to leave a review so I could add it to my NOLA collection of reviews. It ~was~ a must do! read more

You will all be deeply missed A wonderful place which housed a gentle spirit Theresa was a marvelous woman and Miss Jane was a saint read more

Yesteryears Is an amazing shop! All your voodoo gift needs, This is your stop. There are masks, dolls, art And a variety of jewelry. But put your cameras away. There's no picture taking tomfoolery. I bought myself a statue. A cute skull bobble head. It's colorful face was painted Just like Day of the Dead! Also during my visit To Yesteryears, I got a tarot card reading That almost brought me to tears! Chip's reading was so accurate To what's going on in my life. He seemed totally in tune To my emotional strife. That tarot card reading Was the best $20 spent. It was an interesting experience And I'm so glad I went! read more

Yesteryear's - Arts & Crafts Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

In the back of a rather ordinary Bourbon street souvenir shop, I have had Tarot readings done here twice now by a young man who I believe is named Chris. I don't have a lot to compare it to, but his readings so far have been maeningful and I appreciate his matter-of-fact and common sense advice, which seems to come as much from his head and heart as well as the cards. For the best experience, I would have a well thought out and important question in mind to bring to him. There are a lot of "voodoo" shops actively hawking readings and people all over New Orleans who will solicit you in the street for a Tarot or aura reading. I have observed some of these street readings, and the experience is different with Chris, and I highly recommend it. With him, the cards seem to be guides to and tools for spontaneous insight, there were no overt claims to raw mysticism or supernatural ability. This is just my observation and some conjecture, I didn't ask him directly about Tarot. At some points he he has said he didn't need the cards to answer a question, and gave a common-sense answer which I appreciated. read more

If you go to New Orleans, one of the must dos is getting your palm read and a tarot card reading. After looking at the reviews on yelp, we decided to try this place since the review by another yelper was good. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. We got our reading done by Chris and he was pretty accurate. There were a couple times I was thinking to myself, I have no idea what he's talking about but he eventually got back on the right track. Even if it's not accurate, his approach is almost like a therapist so it kind of helps out in your thinking process. read more

I would come here to look at the cool curated stuff but not for the tarot reading. Any place where you need to go through gifts and things before reaching the psychic just seems gimmicky. My friend got a reading from this dude who looked like Dwight from The Office, or someone you would see walking out of a sci-fi convention... he was wearing a big black t-shirt. I believe in karma, spirits, and the clairvoyant, and I've had readings done myself in New York, but I had to seriously refrain from laughing at the generic stuff that was spewed. Everything that was said to her could have totally applied to me. There was also a survellaince camera in the corner of the fortune teller's room which made things uncomfortable. Maybe it was for the man who ran into the store during the reading, and at the shopkeeper screamed, "GET OUT OF HERE. YOU CAN'T FCKING COME IN HERE LIKE THAT. I SHOULD HAVE YOU FCKING ARRESTED" to. The shopkeeper apologized as we were walking out but a little too late there. Please control the sh*tshow. (.... are we allowed to write expletives on Yelp???) Yeah... read more

Not only was this shop cool and full of little knock knacks that ha a very "Louisiana/voodoo/neworleans'y feel", but the shopkeeper was stunningly friendly and genuine and ready to just shoot the breeze with any and all of his patrons- which was surprising considering he works on a street that's usually full of drunken crazies. He was incredibly knowledgable about every product in his store but didn't pressure is to buy and didnt hover over is like a lot of people do in their shops in Nola. Overall it was just a very fun shopping experience. I also got my tarot cards read by the other guy there. $20. You could tell this guy knew what he was doing, too. All he asked was that I have three specific questions about my future in mind so he could give me more specific answers when the time came, and that's where I got in trouble (not being able to come up with super specific inquiries right off the bat.) So if you get the tarot reading, think about that beforehand. This shop was great. A must see for Nola visitors. read more

Don't ask them about ''Chris'' . He's gone and the lady got really pissy when I asked if Chris was there. They're not going to give you their 'next best reader' either. Just whoever happens to be available at that time. I also saw the dude with long brown hair (that another Yelp review photographed) he looked like an emo punk dude. Two leather cuffs, one on each wrist, shoulder length brown hair. He was pretty young (mid twenties) and was only so-so, not any good. I picked whichever tarot card deck that I felt the 'most drawn to' Then he proceeded to talk very quickly and non-stop about whatever he felt like. His reading of the cards was weird. After he finished his unstoppable fast barrage of meaningless words, he asked if I had any questions. I asked which 'area' these cards were referring to He said 'personal' I said, I don't really see any of this as relating to personal field. Maybe it's career? He said 'Maybe but it's really more personal' In the end none of the reading applied to my life. It certainly wasn't relevant to my personal life, nor any other realm. I felt like I just wasted 20 dollars. At least it wasn't more.. I really didn't gain ANYTHING from that interaction. read more

I loved this place and have a beautiful crystal pendant that I bought here just a month before they closed. They will be missed

Great tarot card reading by this guy with blond hair, fair skin and dark glasses. He was pretty straightforward and even told me to not ask questions I would not like to hear the answers to because he's blunt. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely come back again. read more

Discovered this place by accident on 01/18/12 during a business trip. Had really long chat (UK, The Netherlands, Dance) with a lady who I believe is the owner. Then had reading done by a young man, with blond hair and glasses whose name I think was Thomas...? He had a real straight forward, no bullsh*t approach. Held my hands for a moment and then proceeded to give me a reading so accurate it seemed like I was on a hidden camera show. It was the most amazing reading, he even touched on my parents personalities to help me understand my own, without me saying a word... Everything he told me was meaningful and more than useful. I would love to go back for a 2nd reading anybody have an idea who I'm talking about? Thanks in Advance... read more

I was lured into this shop by the two cats napping in the window. I'm a sucker for kittehs, so of course I had to check it out. The staff was very friendly and very helpful - they helped my boyfriend find a shirt in the size he wanted and talked to us about our kittehs. They also had a wide variety of souvenirs and knick knacks to choose from - including handmade kitty voodoo dolls for your cats! read more

I make it a point to visit this store every time I visit New Orleans. It is the oldest independently and locally owned curio shop in the French Quarter! They have great service, personable staff and I love the unique items they have for sale. For example, they sell feather masks that are made by the owner. read more

My girlfriend just got a reading. That lady that did it told her specific things about her, even when my girlfriend tried to not tell her the truth. I cant speak for all the readers there but one thing is for sure, New Orleans is full of real deal psychics and at least one resides at this place. read more

Very inviting! This was the first time I ever did tarot card readings and I highly recommend it. It was really accurate too!

Came in here September 2011 at the request of a friend to get a reading. Chris was so dead on, I came back for another the next day for more info. He was spot on regarding things that would happen that I had no clue about. Writing this review more than a year later, what he saw for me had come true. Sadly, he's not with yesteryear's anymore. read more

We got a tarot card reading this evening and all the reviews are about 98% accurate. The only inaccuracy is that "Chris" is actually John. John was amazing. Very down to earth and seemingly on point! I would highly recommend having your 3 question in mind before you go if you don't do well on the spot. Thanks john! We will recommend you to everyone coming to Nola. read more

I loved this place! While trying to escape Bourbon street I was pulled to this store front and went in. I'm so glad I did, it's a great shop, with great product and the woman behind the register was very cool. The first thing I noticed was the exact shirt I was looking for all week, there it was on the wall! I even chatted with the lady behind the register for a while about the shirt and possible goth/rock clubs to visit while I was in town. If you are a magic loving alternative/gypsy goth chick like me this is the shop for you! read more

Had a wonderful reading with Jacob. Only thing I can say is that in other towns you get a longer readings for the amount I paid. But price and time is normal for Nola reading. read more

AMAZING! Please know that he's not a psychic by all means. He just really knows how to interpret what the cards mean! He was on the spot with my reading as well as my friends. For the price you cannot go wrong. ENJOY! read more

Best Tarot!! See only Jacob!! In the back of the store. I have been here several times. I have sent several friends here. Everyone says the same thing, omg he is able to read my life! I have been getting readings for 20 yrs. everywhere and he is by far the best. Understand he is a tarot card reader for real sooo.., he will not look you in the eye, he will not ask probing questions like the fakes do, on the streets. He has you pick from 5, yes, he can read 5 different tarot decks. He's spooky good and cheap. He gives you time to ask questions at the end, which do think take advantage at least 10 min. If his hours are the same they were like late afternoon - 11pm Thur-Sun. But call and ask ... I had chip once while visiting since i missed Jacob was off. He was so-so 1/2 right.l liked he kept telling me to pick cards until he got an ending card and Chip too was Better than the fakes, but not close to as good as Jacob. read more

The psychic reader is very resourceful. He knows a lot about ancient Chinese and also classic philosophy. He gave me very helpful advice!!

What s nice place to visit. The lady behind the counter was very inviting. The gentleman doing tarot readings as also nice but I did not get one done. And the cat had a very nice coloring to him. I'll be back when in town again. read more

This is one of those hidden gem you might find in London or Paris! Super cool, odd things inside and a great staff! Close to everything but once inside you could be anywhere. Take your time once you get inside, there's a lot to see! read more

For a shop right in the heart of Bourbon, this place is actually very quiet & unusual. Yes, they have the standard VooDoo dolls, etc., but most of their merchandise has much more charm & thought behind it. Tiny shop. If you can't climbs steps, the entrance may pose a problem because of a steep stoop. read more

Really disliked my experience, because I picked up a very unfriendly vibe from the guy standing in front of the shop. Against my better judgement, however I had a tarot reading done.Well. Mr aloof, cold , icey personality himself did the reading, which turned out to be very bad.He informed me that my marriage was getting ready to bite the dust, and that I needed to prepare myself Because nothing lasts forever, as he said. Sorry, really will not buy into this horseshit, and well he can shove it, because I make my own destiny, and I will not allow anything or anybody to bring me down!!. read more

I love this place. I can't remember the lady's name who was working that evening but she was so pleasant and help. i would definitely visit this place vs. Marie Laveau..which i found very creepy and dark. please see my review read more