This is a shoutout specifically for the seafood manager Carla. My husband and I were in the store after a few days in New Orleans and headed for a long drive home to California. Lafayette was our pitstop and we have been to this store before to load up on Louisiana goods like étouffée seasoning packets, local potato chips and other items we can't find in CA. Husband had a hankering for fresh crabs since it isn't crawfish season yet. He was walking in the seafood area looking forlorn and Carla offered her help. She triumphantly showed a huge box of fresh lively large blue crabs and offered to steam as many as we wanted and gave us tips on how to store them for the next four days of travel. (Let them cool, crack open a car window to let the smell dissipate, regularly change the ice in the cooler we bought at Rouses.) 20 minutes later we walked out with three dozen freshly steamed crabs. We enjoyed eight of them that night at a Houston hotel and they should be good when we arrive home tomorrow to share with family. The crab meat is delicious and so sweet. Thanks Carla for going above and beyond to help your customers - even those who are not regulars.

The cashier at the money order line was incredibly nice to me. Items are affordable and easy to locate. I'll be going there again.

This a very nice store that is clean and organized. As you walk in you can smell the fresh food being prepared in the deli! They have salad bars, cheese bars, olive bars and even prepare fresh sushi while you wait! The produce section is always on point with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you shop organic, Rouses has a large section dedicated to organic produce! They also have a large wine selection, with various local craft beers and a walk in freezer when you want cold cold beer! If beer and wine isn't what you are looking for they have just about every spirit you can think of. Rouses is known for their great selection of meat and seafood! If you are looking for prepared, seasoned and ready to cook meats this is your place. All seafoods are fresh and kept on ice for you to pick out! The aged beef is wonderful if you are looking for a great cut to put on the grill!! If you are looking for fresh food visit the locals here at rouses they will greet you as you come in and take good care of you!!

A petty good option for those trying to go zero waste, but still want to buy at locally owned store. They have a pretty good bulk section: candy, chocolate, dried fruit, snacks, granola, oats, corn meal, rice, seeds, coffee, peanut and almond butter. I haven't explored much or the rest of the store with my new zero waste eyes yet, but the salad bar could have some good options. That also have a good selection at the butcher.

Rouses is a local chain that has an excellent selection of foods. When it comes to sausage, salsa, sauces, spices and things like rice, gumbo and seafood spices, organic foods and fresh meats and seafood, this place rocks. They also have great prices on coffee and other common grocery items. This isn't a Walmart and your not gong to find furniture or a wide selection of toasters or appliances, but for fresh Cajun foods and spices this place is #1 in my book. I should also add that they have a great alcohol selection which includes hundreds of beer and wine selections and of course all of the top shelf alcohol you might need for your next party. Enjoy!