The Oldest Black Owned Business In The Country Is Right Here In Shreveport

A beloved spot in Shreveport that honors Black history, and southern cooking was recognized as the country’s oldest, continuously Black-owned business.

Orlandeaux’s Cafe serves a legacy laid out on platters spiced with the ingredients of empowerment that offer modern creole, soul food, and southern cuisine.

Our news partners at KTAL NBC 6 highlights Orlandeaux’s rich history and community importance, and of course, yheir stuffed shrimp. The family business dates back to 1921. It was first called Freeman and Harris Cafe. Learn more about Orlandeau’s by clicking here.