French Market Express

This must be a popular spot because it was busy inside while other places around it were not busy. People were in line for food inside this market. Clean bathrooms. I stopped by to get gas. Good price on gas as well. There was a different gas station next to it, with the same price on gas their pumps were empty: no lines at all. Must be some magic at French Market Express.

We stopped in this town to spend the night. We needed gas and stopped at the “French Market Express”. Strange name for a gas station. Then we went inside and WOW! I don’t know much about Cajun food. So standing in front of all the goodies that were presented in the cases, and with all of its unique names I was very fortunate there was a young lady that had the patience to teach me a little bit. According to her everything in the cases was excellent, that didn’t make my making my choices any easier. She suggested a few dishes and that’s what I got. It was outstanding. The pastry was the same as it all looked delicious. We dined in. Food was delicious and hot, service was great and with a beautiful smile. The bill was very reasonable especially for how good everything was.

Always love stopping in Frenchmen’s Market. The Alligator Sausage is phenomenal and they are some of the most friendly people I’ve met.The king 👑 cakes 🍰 are absolutely amazing. You definitely need to stop by and get one!!!

Stopped here when I had a tire issue on a road trip from Dallas to Tallahassee in the posting rain. All the ladies working were super helpful in getting me information for a tire store. When I came I came back in to request help with changing my tire Joe Walker came to my rescue. He changed my tire so quickly and was a very pleasant and polite young man. Thank you all for your help today!

Holy moly, this place is a must for food!! First of all, it’s 24/7, and second of all, the shrimp po’boy is on point! They also have an incredible pastries section with fresh made desserts. Even the hot case items like the meat pies and boudin balls are a hit. They have a really cute gift shop area too. Nice staff, quick, and fresh. I had the chef salad with chicken too, and I was in heaven. They use quality ingredients and it’s so affordable. This is one of my fav spots in the area!!! Thank y’all. We love you. Keep up the delicious, fresh food!!

Love the French Market. I have stopped here many times to buy gas and Stuffed animals. I did get a full size stuffed tiger. This time I arrived at lunch. The food is wonderful and price was great. The shrimp was very tasty.

I am a Louisiana girl with a traveler’s heart. I saw this restaurant and had to stop in for a bite. The location was great right off the main Interstate. We decided to order To-Go. The boudin balls were not my favorite but with a bit of ketchup. Bam! These crawfish or original meat pies are amazing. The crust on the pie is my favorite part. SOOOOO Fresh! The staff are on top of their game here. The chef’s skills were exquisite, what a culinary honor to dine here. I encourage you to look at my photos.

My 70 year old mother and I googled Meat Pies and stumbled upon this jewel.. We thoroughly enjoyed our STOP!! We ordered meat pies.( 4)2 spicy /2 regular. Ohhh and I had to try the catfish PO BOY-superb choice!! Moreover, the food I was pleasantly greeted and delighted by Wyatt “Earp” head cashier •Lydia•
Liz was definitely your DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH dishing service with a smile. And I could tell they were all trained diligently by Shelly the BEST manager “ as I was told!! Thanks for a great experience!!

My wife drove us here today, as a surprise. While I'm always happy to get out of town, I was confused as to why were were going to a gas station to eat. We went in, and yeah. Don't judge a book by its cover. Yes, they have gas pumps outside. But they also have a wide variety of freshly cooked food that rivals the taste of many restaurants. Natchitoches is known for its meat pies, and French Market Express has some of the best meat pies I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The fried crawfish poboy and the buttermilk pie were both amazing!

We traveled 90 miles to eat here and to visit Natchitoches for the afternoon/evening. After eating at French Market Express, I'd travel that same distance just to eat there again. There is so much I want to try. Nice, friendly staff. I saw a very long line when I came out of the restroom, but the staff was very quick to take care of their customers and the line was nonexistent within a few minutes. I honestly can't recommend French Market Express enough!

Spending most of my life in Dallas, Cajun food is not a staple or widespread. So whenever we get a run ( hot shot gig ) down into the southern part of Louisiana, and in this case out to New Orleans, we make it a point to grab some of this food unique to the region. This is our second time at this little market, and from the outside it doesn’t look like much, but the food is excellent. I had the roast beef and gravy and it was an absolute hit. I chose the provolone cheese, but I’m sure it would’ve been great with any kind of cheese. The gravy sauce has a very robust flavor, making this particular sandwich an absolute hit. Next time we roll through here on I-49, we’re going to stop and I’m gonna try out something else on the menu, confident it’s going to be good. This place is certainly worth giving a try if you’re hungry and tired of the same old fast food places out on the road. …

We came here to stop on a road trip and had to wait for food. The wait was a little longer than expected. So they gave us free cookies with our food. Also the food it delicious!

Lord this place has the best peanut butter cookies! I love the crawfish pies I hope they do shrimp one day! I ate all three cookies before I took a pic of them, but I will when I go back through there in a few months!

OH MY GOSH THE GINGERBREAD MEN ARE AMAZING!!! I bake a lot and am not easily impressed with store bought baked goods, but these cookies are off the chart in taste and texture. HANDS DOWN THE BEST GINGERBREAD MEN (cookies) I HAVE EVER HAD!!!

I love coming here, the staff is always welcoming and nice. My kids absolutely love coming here when we’re driving through. 🥰

Stopped here after a trip to the nearby Alligator farm and was pleasantly surprised. I got a fried shrimp po-boy and my husband had a meat pie and boudin balls and everything was delicious! Beyond our expectations!

Shrimp po-boy was delicious, shrimp was so juicy and flavorful! Great bakery with yummy sweets too, we loved the beignets. Very clean bathroom, especially for a gas station

Surpasses any expectations I might have had for a gas station that serves food. Excellent food, friendly and helpful employees. Don't pass it up!

The Natchitoches meat pies are good. Good selections of hot and cold drinks. Plenty of gas pumps. Always busy. Handicap parking and entrance

I love this store more than I love my mom!!! Jose at the front counter was also the most helpful employee I’ve ever seen!!! Will be returning daily.

Me and my friends go all the time at night and the one girl who works the deli at night is the sweets and most helpful person I’ve meet. Food is always good as well