Freret – one of those New Orleans neighborhoods that almost has it all! You can walk from your house to a variety of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, Freret Street Market, shops, and playgrounds. It has an extremely welcoming vibe and I think the only time I’ve seen it packed was during Freret Fest. While they have many local places to choose from, here is a quick glance into Freret’s own “Main Street”.
In business since 1938, Freret Hardware has been a mainstay of the neighborhood for well over a half century. Freret Hardware can handle all of your hardware and remodeling needs, while specializing in tools and industrial paints. They also carry a selection of generators to get you through hurricane season. Family owned with helpful service, Freret Hardware is competitively priced and can often beat out the big box stores. So keep it local, and pay them a visit for your next DIY job.
Zeus’ Place has been offering grooming and boarding services in the Freret corridor for over a decade. They hold a doggy daycare during the week from Mondays through Thursdays, as well as featuring a full line of grooming services. Zeus’ Place is a welcoming house for your beloved pets. They even feature live streaming on the web so that you can view your pet and their accommodations while you are away. Zeus’ Place requires all pets to be up to date on vaccines, so be sure to get your pet current at your veterinarian’s office before making your reservation. And if your in the market for a new canine or feline friend to join your household, ask about adopting at one of their other locations!
Owner Aaron Newsome established The Bike Shop on Freret St. seven years ago while the neighborhood was up and coming. Today, the Bike Shop specializes in selling several different styles of new and refurbished bicycles and accessories, as well as operating a full service repair shop. Popular with the college crowd and neighborhood residents, the Bike Shop offers reasonable prices and one-on one-service. The shop participates every year in Small Business Saturday every year in November, as well as holding an annual holiday sale before Christmas. Helping to keep New Orleans bike friendly, the Bike Shop can cater to all of your bicycle commuting needs.
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