Esoterica Occult Goods

This place is so fun! My friend & I stumbled in here after 1 too many mimosas & the owner was so nice!! I'm sure we were being annoying drunk girls, but she was so kind! She gave us a tutorial of the spells & charms. I ended up buying a spell to find true love & am still single but am still hopeful the spell will work! ;)

I stumbled into this metaphysical store and it was honestly the third I had stepped into in the French quarter. The first I felt comfortable in. Owner Mimi was so kind. I'm surprised by the reviews here. She has an array of books, oils, kits and herbs in this shop. I can't wait to use my kit I purchased and will probably order online as well. I highly suggest stopping in and giving a gander when in the French Quarter.

We wandered into this shop on a rainy day last week. We weren't really looking for anything other than souvenirs, and spent some time just browsing the books and all the oddities. The owner (Lady Mimi) was behind the counter and offered some small suggestions. She was super friendly and before we knew it, we had been chatting with her for at least fifteen minutes. I am shocked at all the negativity here because she was nothing but hospitable to us! She was even super gracious when after all that time we apologized for not purchasing anything.

The real deal. Not like the shops on Bourbon St. If you come here, please be respectful. Lady Mimi does not suffer fools but she is lovely when respected. I moved from New Orleans in 1993 and I still buy only from Esoterica.

The shop has among my favorite selections of materials. I was greeted at the door, or I might say, checked at the door, as others have mentioned. While I found it unusual, I didn't find it off-putting. I just assumed she was wary of neophytes coming in to laugh and ooh and ahh.I bought a couple of items and essentially enjoyed my visit!

As you see from many Yelp reviews owner Mimi's reputation precedes her. Some are put off or intimidated by her strong personality and vibe. Ms Mimi will not suffer fools and does not play. She is a real witch and Esoterica is a legit occult shop, unlike some of the newer trendy shops in the Quarter that sell cute witchy souvenirs and tchotchkes. I have been to this store a several times over the years and have had respectful, energized and lively interactions with her. Also I always find whatever I am looking for in this shop. Hoping the online shop reopens.

The woman at the front is abrasive, it's cuz all the clientele is trying to bring back a scumbag ex that left for a reason. Home girl is over it. these products are world renowned, if you know what you're doing. It was 4 years before i could back here and honey when I say I took stock, I surely did. It's a small business. This place isn't for tourists, it's for the seekers who are looking for products that are meaningful and real. Don't blame her when there's karma in all your intentions ;-)

These reviews are funny. If you don't pass the vibe check, you don't get in. Period. Stop whining. Mimi was helpful and nice to us... for those who say otherwise, maybe you need to look inward!

Excellent experience. I enjoyed the vibe of the store and I was treated with respect. Will go back when I return to New Orleans.

rude owner, yelled and cussed at my kids and they didnt even step foot in the store. expensive. can buy for half price on Amazon. everything from china!