Jean Lafitte Trading Company — Local services in New Orleans

Friend, Fiend, and Definitely Pirate Recommended! This was my favorite shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans!! A very short and worthy walk from Decatur and Jackson Square. Look for the Pirate Skull & Bones signs on the sidewalks at either end of the street that point the way. From the rich reclaimed ship wood walls to the lavishly decorated Captain's Quarters this place has many sights to behold and much history to be told. We were greet most warmly by the owner and felt very welcome inside. There is a kid's (younger and older alike) section for those landlubbers wishing and pretending they have sealegs. Stop in long enough to have a seat with a delicious Lafitte Trading Company brewed coffee, It was the perfect pick me up that I needed. I chose to try the chicory and ended up buying a bag for home! Their T-Shirts are incredibly soft. won't shrink, are pretty true to size, and I want one of each. They do carry some things in shop that you cannot purchase online like a spyglass, flasks, and pirate playing cards ... amongst other fun...

No Southern Hospitality here. The girl "in charge" of the shop on the morning of 9/4 was incredibly condescending. There are some muskets on the wall that my brother-in-law was checking out. She runs over to him, "leave it to men not asking for help, it's always the men that never ask, I don't understand why men don't ask?" Unsure of why she had to say anything like that in front of other customers. But her intent was to embarrass him. As we left, she proceeded to speak loudly as we proceeded out.

Yes, he touched the musket, perhaps if there was a sign " Do Not Touch" or " Please Ask For Assistance" sign there would have been no comment made.

Cool artifacts, maybe a few. But will not be returning after the poorest service I have ever witnessed in...

I made my inaugural trip to New Orleans last week and had the time of my life, thanks in part to a visit to this lovely shop. The decor of the store is outstanding. It is thematic and fun while still retaining professionalism. The t-shirt selection was excellent, with no shortage of various graphics and quotes, sure to please even the pickiest of souvenir shopper. The real highlight of the store was the owner of the shop who was affable and a joy to chat with. My only regret was that I was pressed for time and could not stay longer to talk history. Highly recommended for anyone interested in pirates (historical or fictional), the Age of Sail, or just looking for something a little different from the typical New...