Goorin Bros.

Goorin Bros. is one of those places where I would definitely splurge on a regular basis, if I had the money and if I had the occasion to wear a lot of different fancy hats.
We stopped in here during French Quarter Fest and I think I was secretly hoping that I would stumble across the perfect sun hat, because I was baking in the sun. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be, but they do have a nice selection of different fancy hats for special occasions. The selection of women’s hats seems to be a bit more generous than other hat shops I’ve visited, and the staff seems to be pretty cool with people coming in and trying on hats to see what works best for them. Hats aren’t cheap, but you can tell that they are made to last.
Goorin Bros. does frequently have sales, so I think the next time they have one of their sample sales I will have to treat myself.

Walking around the French Quarter today, we came across the hat shop and I wanted to stop in. They have a great variety of colors, material, and types of hats. The employees were knowledgeable and interesting. If I had room to bring a hat home I may have purchased one!

Needed a panama hat and didnt want to buy any poor quality hat that you can get everywhere. So i stomped into this old style hat shop. Good selection on hats and great customer service! Anyhow, i found what i was looking for. And the guy at the store got it fixed up and ready to wear!

My boyfriend was looking for a nice floppy hat and was excited about this place. We spent an hour looking around at the large selection and trying things on. He finally found the perfect hat but needed a small. There were none on the shelves so he went to the counter to ask the older gentleman if they had his size in the back perhaps. The man working simply said no and went back to doing something else. He did not offer an alternative or try to find a solution.
We left and my boyfriend was upset at the lack of service and hospitality.

Just bought a hat from Meyer the Hatter and it didn’t fit right. Still felt a little loose and Shayla was happy to fix that! This hip chick is everything I would look for in a hat advisor: she’s quick to point out the different ways to wear any hat. She’s sexy at it :)
My husband never felt he could wear hats. Shayla changed that!
Also reading other reviews and to find out they have another location in SF. I’m really happy about that because it’s more convenient. Plus buy 10 hats and the 11^th is free!
This place had a wider selection of women’s hats than at Meyer the Hatter. Plus you get to hear some hip ways to wear a hat. Just my preference although other traditionalists would stick to Meyer the Hatter.

Aaron is the Hat Guru. Walked in and because of his professionalism, expertise and knowledge, he was able to find my first real hat in less than 2 minutes. We love Aaron!!! Goorin is lucky to have him

Love this place and all the amazing HATS! Like how they have a lot of hats for BIG heads!
Thanks!

Shops in the French Quarter are hit-​and-​miss. Some are obvious tourist traps, but there are authentic shops as well, such as Goorin Brothers. On the search for a hat, I had done some homework online before going into the shop. I was greeted and made to feel very welcome by Jeffrey. He listened patiently as I told him about a hat I had seen on the website. After pointing the hat out to me and answering a few questions, he also went out of his way to look for my size and some other possibilities. I found a cool hat! So cool that I will probably buy another one in a different color (and I am not a hat guy… yet)! On the way back to ring me out, Jeffrey showed me a very stylish hat from Italy, too expensive for what I wanted today but maybe a future purchase. It wasn’t that he was trying to upsell me; instead, I could tell that he just thought it was an amazing hat and wanted me to see it.
While he was finishing up the sale, I got a chance to chat a bit with him and another employee. She was telling another customer about the New Orleans custom of pinning a dollar to your shirt on your birthday. It was just a quiet, genuine New Orleans moment. The next time I am on the market for another hat (and that is probably going to happen), I will be going back to Goorin Brothers.

my nephew persuaded me to take a ride to N.O. to check on a hat. It was early I was feeling groovy wtf. Walking in the quarters always rejuvenates me and walking in GorrinBrosFQ I was in hat heaven. Like a rooster in a hen house, a kid in a candy store. An angel appears and then another. This is a magical crossroad in the FQ and the best styles of hats. Nephew is happy with his hat and I knew I’d be back.
Returned weeks later to get a badass panama. GoorinBros people are top ranking across the board. Thanks, Jacky. Love em and my hat. On my way out of the city I stopped by and got another. More love.
Mojo and style, I love em & will be back

Nice shop, not as a large of a selection as their other stores but nice nonetheless. I picked up a couple hats to remember NOLA with and they were quick to help and ship. Would recommend.

This shop is so much fun! I was so happy to hear there is one in Seattle that I can check out.
We walked into this shop and there is fun music, people laughing and moving around, it was like a big old party in here everyone was having such a fun time. Trying on hats meeting strangers was way to much fun. Great hats and lots of different types which was really great. Tried to talk my husband into getting a top hat but he wouldn’t sadly! If you are on Royal street pop in.

So I bought two hats here on my most recent visit to New Orleans: A top-​hat for myself, so that my newly-​bearded, 6’3″ self could appear even more Lincolnesque, and a pork pie hat for my Breaking Bad-​obsessed friend. LeLe and the rest of the staff were super cool and super helpful. What other store serves free bottomless Mimosa’s? That alone warrants at least two stars. Great staff and selection are the other two. Hats are admittedly pricey, so know what you’re getting into before you think you’re just going to drop $ 25 for some novelty. More likely, you’ll drop $ 125 so make sure your selections are sound.

Just about all I wear but the selection was pretty much a letdown. The other shops we’ve hit around the country are a LOT better.

Stopped into Goorin Bros, not counting on buying anything, fell in love with a custom shaped hat. I couldn’t be more pleased with selection but what shone was the staff. Alfred amongst others took care of me. Helped me try on many hats. Took his time answering my questions, selecting a feather and fitting my hat ALL HIS DAY OFF which was also HIS BIRTHDAY! This is a staff that does go above and beyond! I couldn’t be more pleased.

While it appears that I am extremely dashing in the right chapeau (the sales girl said so!) I kind if figured that I would never wear it.
We found a great hat for Lisa and as an accessory, we (we are a team!) just had to have it.
A really fun store, nice displays and very helpful, friendly staff.
A surprise stop for us and a fun one.

Love Goorin… love but the selection of ladies hats was really minimal… Sad.

Hats off to you me lady! Or in this case, hats on. then a different one. then another.and another.
Goorin Bros sells hats and a massive variety of hats at that. Now I’m no hat connoisseur but this place has so many hats (hats I don’t even know the name of) and I’d bet that it would be one of the best places to purchase a high quality hat. They have hats for both sexes so men and ladies can find the perfect hair covering accessory. Their lines feature snapbacks, bowlers caps, berets, messenger caps, and so much more (are the names I listed even real hats?)!
The only downside to the store is that these hats are pretty pricey but I feel that’s somewhat acceptable when the quality of each hat is very high as they’re all very well made and look fantastic.
So if you’re after a hat and have the cash, Goorin Bros is definitely the place to go to top your look off!

I love this place it’s awesome I probably buy at least a couple hats each time I visit the people are so helpful and festive! they had a party with circus performers it was a blast. I think I’d just stay and hangout. Super fun store!!! a must for hat lovers

Super nice store, friendly staff and really nice hats, caps and even a few bow ties.
They had the finest set of caps I’ve ever seen.

As all stylish dandies must own a collection of fine hats, Goorin Bros. in the Vieux Carre Quarter has become one of two of my frequented constants– the other being Meyer the Hatter. I don’t necessarily have a preference– I suppose it matters by which style of hat I’m shopping for. Also, I find that Goorin Bros. doesn’t always carry my particular size, especially during the major holiday sales. The large sizes move quickly I have learned, but it’s better to have a back-​up plan than none at all. You also have the option of stretch steaming the hat at the Goorin shop, however this doesn’t always help, as the size typically returns to its normality as time wears on. However, the atmosphere at the Goorin Bros. in the Vieux Carre Quarter is always welcoming and friendly, and there are multiple mirrors for trying on the various styles and finding your gem.
The selection of styles is incomparable to most modern day hat shops, with their «Heritage» series hats being top-​notch treasures. My first Goorin Bros. purchase was of their Samson bowler, and it still remains my favorite hat piece to this day. I especially love the women’s selection: the Mabel Rose and Fanny Price are exquisite charmers! I’m still yet to run into a lady wearing either one of these hats, but when I do, I must say– watch out! The Cut & Sew series hats are handsome as well. I certainly need to add some more Harris Tweed to my collection in the near future.
The employees are friendly and helpful, though I sometimes wish that they consisted of the type of middle-​aged gentleman you find at suit stores. Instead, the Goorin Bros. employees are hipster kids probably hired because of their FB and high count of friends. This is why I sometimes prefer Meyer the Hatter. Meyer is run by an older man and his wife, and I typically find that I prefer asking the opinion of the older man than I do the hipster kid. But that’s not to take away from Goorin Bros. and their handsome quality hats!
If you’re a dandy with a hat fixation such as myself, do make sure to receive a stamp with every new purchase, as the 11^th Goorin hat is free! I’m at six, but I’m almost certain that I’ll be adding to my collection of Goorin’s as summer approaches and the need for a straw Walter Craig overwhelms my desires.