Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile

Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Louisiana's Oldest General Store celebrating 163 years! Located in historic downtown Natchitoches, Kaffie-Frederick has operated continuously for 159 years.

Five generations of the two families have overseen daily operations since 1863. As Louisiana's oldest general store, we feature everything you remember from the "good old days" like hardware, housewares, cookware and kitchen supplies, classic toys, and gifts. Our original elevator still works, as do our early 1900's cash registers. Our specialties are good old fashioned service and quality merchandise. That formula has worked for 159 years, so we pledge to continue it.

We have around 40 - 4’ fluorescent bulbs free for the taking. Used, but great for a shop, junkhouse, camp, etc. We comp...
06/02/2026

We have around 40 - 4’ fluorescent bulbs free for the taking. Used, but great for a shop, junkhouse, camp, etc. We completed an LED conversion of our antique light fixtures, and just can’t bear to throw them away. Message or call 352-2803 tomorrow if interested. LF

Alright....whatcha cookin' up in da kitchen?!?!Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!758 Front Street | (3...
06/01/2026

Alright....whatcha cookin' up in da kitchen?!?!

Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!
758 Front Street | (318) 352-2803 | kaffiefrederick.com

Don't forget we've got gifts for your fluffy family members too! They'll love this little gator! 🐊Come visit us in the h...
05/30/2026

Don't forget we've got gifts for your fluffy family members too! They'll love this little gator! 🐊

Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!
758 Front Street | (318) 352-2803 | kaffiefrederick.com

Represent the boot with a super cute cutting board!Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!758 Front Street ...
05/28/2026

Represent the boot with a super cute cutting board!

Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!
758 Front Street | (318) 352-2803 | kaffiefrederick.com

These Bloom melamine pieces designed by Natchitoches artist Gretchen Murchison are perfect for easy entertaining, summer...
05/26/2026

These Bloom melamine pieces designed by Natchitoches artist Gretchen Murchison are perfect for easy entertaining, summer gatherings, and adding a beautiful touch to your table — all with the durability of melamine.

Come visit us in the heart of downtown Natchitoches!
758 Front Street | (318) 352-2803 | kaffiefrederick.com

05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and reflect with gratitude.
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and reflect with gratitude.

05/22/2026

Natchitoches' Front Street is home to Louisiana’s oldest general store

History in the making! We were featured on Fox 8’s Heart of Louisiana this week! Check out the clip to see our historic ...
05/21/2026

History in the making! We were featured on Fox 8’s Heart of Louisiana this week!

Check out the clip to see our historic 1917 cash register in action and hear about our 160+ years in the heart of Natchitoches.

Natchitoches' Front Street is home to Louisiana’s oldest general store

Address

758 Front Street
Natchitoches, LA
71457

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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