French Market Express

Natchitoches, LA · Convenience store

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Natchitoches
#27
of 117 restaurants
City Percentile
64%
rating percentile
Address
French Market Express, 5109 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Phone
(318) 357-9002
Website
www.frenchmarketexpress.com
Status
Open 24 hours

French Market Express is a restaurant located in Natchitoches, LA. It is one of 117 restaurants listed in Natchitoches. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Natchitoches city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About French Market Express

About French Market Express French Market Express is a restaurant, bakery, and convenience store like none other in Natchitoches, LA. We offer our customers excellent baked goods from our bakery, cajun food, French Market Express roasted coffee, and... More

Hours

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Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael “Wolfy” Howes · Jan 2026

This is a fantastic stop right off the interstate. They have a huge selection of foods, drinks and desserts and also have fuel pumps. I ordered a bunch of different foods and it was all really good. I highly suggest the crawfish pies - they are similar to empanadas and super delicious. All the food I got was only $40 which I could hardly believe. For a quick gas stop and some sandwiches you can’t beat it. I’ll definitely be stopping next time I’m in the area!

★★★★★ 5.0 James Mischler · Feb 2026

This place is located in a gas station, but it isn’t a convenience store; it’s a “Cajun deli” that sells refrigerated drinks. The food is local and so are the customers, which are good signs it’s both good and authentic. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and attentive. They always give excellent service! The food is always fresh, hot, and unique to the area (and comes to you quickly!). The last time I was there, I had the alligator sausage with sweet peas and mashed potatoes and gravy. Fresh, hot, delicious, and better than most restaurants. They do have a seating area, next to their tourist knickknacks. It’s a busy place and somewhat noisy, but it’s still possible to relax for a bit! They also have a lot of homemade desserts; I especially like the buttermilk pie, another Louisiana fav

★★★★★ 5.0 Job Ruzvidzo · Oct 2025

This place ROCKS. Best gas station food you will find. Staff was fun and engaging, gave samples and we ended up getting more than we really needed. I highly recommend a stop here if in the area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Elliott · Sep 2025

Don’t miss it!!! Looks like just a regular local gas station but the secret inside. Looks like the locals know about this one but if you’re an out-of-towner you might miss it. So glad we stopped in. Fresh pastries, cakes and pies and the Louisiana Yam Cake you’ve gotta try. There was a chocolate pound cake also. And all at great prices for the value. Large freezer section of LA meats, sausages and LA specialties. If I could have kept everything frozen back to Texas I’d have about tons of the stuff. Souvenirs. Huge hot breakfast selection and lunch and dinner available. Skip the national chains surrounding it and head here.

★★★★★ 5.0 Seaux Much Fun · Aug 2025

Wow !! This place is far better than I ever imagined!! Right of I-49 and easy to get to. Then, easy to get back on and continue on your way ! First off, they also have gas pumps. The name is misleading, and I didn't really know what to expect. Inside is amazing. You have your basic convenience stuff - cookies, chips, coke, candy, and typical convenience store stuff. Added to that, there is a small section of Louisiana souvenirs... do you Christmas shopping whilst you're here. The biggest and BEST is the eatery! It's a small area to order lunch, cookies, and pick up a bottle of wine or two. You can read all the other reviews for the specific foods... It's a quaint, little cafe thing with a handful of tables indoors. All the employees are great which makes for a great visit for you !

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Delivery ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Restroom ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

Convenience storeCafeteriaRestaurant

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