Goorin Bros.

I went in today with my younger cousin to pick him out his first nice hat for his 14^th birthday. My cousin has a mild version of autism called Aspergers and is incredibly shy. I was a bit nervous about how today would go, but I was blown away by how awesome the staff was. John made us feel super welcome and encouraged my cousin to «Try on every hat in the store!» He then ran around and picked hats for my cousin in every style and color. At first my cousin was very shy and a little reserved, but he quickly picked up on Johns energy and started interacting in a way that I haven’t seen in a long while. The female manager that was there today (I forget her name!) was equally helpful and the two of them together really made our day special. Never once did we feel rushed, or pressured. Their energy and attitude was so positive and contagious that I ended up buying a hat for myself as well! You guys have made a life long customer out of me, and my cousin!

We walked into this store expecting to be ignored, and not expecting to buy anything. We were immediately greeted by a super friendly approachable guy who told us to «Try on everything and have fun.» Honestly when treated like I can’t afford something, I start to believe it, but I felt so at ease, I bought a hat! And it’s great! AND they told us where to get drinks. Awesome, just awesome. Oh and when I left my favorite Pendleton wallet behind the woman working chased us down to get it to me (and smiled the whole time).

Every single time I have walked into their stores, I was welcomed by hospitaity. I have got a few items including pins and stuff from them and highly recommend the quality of their hats. They have both high end hats and machine made that are on a cheaper side. Love their stores!

The humidity in New Orleans is out of control, so shopping here is really a hair preservation necessity. The sales people were extremely friendly and helpful, and I’m obsessed with my new felt hat. Received compliments from homeless people and hipsters alike.

I wanted a hat. A good hat. No… a GREAT hat. For those days when I don’t want to slick my hair up or those days my hair refuses to cooperate. Plus, just a hat I can wear to compliment my attire. You know… a ME hat!
That’s when I discovered Goorin Bros Hat shop. (That’s Goorin BROTHERS, not Goorin Bro’s) The selection was amazing, the prices were extremely reasonable and the staff were nothing short of professional. They really know their stuff! If you’re also like me and only buy American, this shop is for you! Made in the USA!

Goorin Bros. is a fun, traditional hat company with great quality and designs. The folks at this location and every location I’ve been to are super friendly and actually WANT you to try on lots of hats so you can find just the right one.
If you’ve never worn a hat before, just stop in and try on hats until one feels right. It will take a little while, but it’s all part of the process. If you think «I’m just not a hat wearing type of person,» go in anyway and ask for assistance from the staff… it’s extremely helpful to get another person’s opinion on what looks good on you. They’re not biased, and they don’t have any preconceived notions about you or what you wear… they“ll just give you some options and tell you what looks good on you.
Their new Cuba Libre collection is outstanding. My husband and I left with 4 hats total on our visit… and three of them were from the Cuba Libre collection. Do if you haven’t been in since April 2014 it’s worth a visit to see their new styles and snatch them up before they’re transitioned out.

Heisenberg. The man The myth The legend. The *hat* Did you know that Goorin Bros. Is the creator of that very porkpie?! I didn’t until I walked to the back of the store and saw a sign about it. Pretty cool.
But Heisenberg aside, you really can find a spectacular array of head gear here. You want it, they’ve got it and in materials that lend themselves well to a New Orleans summer (straw breathes so well and is just *dandy* for those hundred degree days) to a brisk fall day (felt, wool for colder temps). I have my eye on some gorgeous cloche hats with gorgeous embellishment!
Made in the USA, I might add.
Although I’ve been to their FQ location, I prefer this one because it’s much larger and less crowded. There are two beautifully-​appointed showrooms with mirrors galore so you can admire your fine self in your chosen chapeau.
Loved the gal helping us out. We were picking out a hat for my guy’s birthday and although we thought we were set on one, she brought over another that was utterly perfect! She really made the entire experience not only a comfortable one (hat-​buying seems so intensely personal for some reason), but an enjoyable one (she has perfect taste). I have to go back now to get my cloche and get her name so I can give props where props are due!

Came in to Goorin Bros. last weekend to pick up a hat on my way down to Jazz Fest, and it was seriously the best shopping experience I’ve had in a long time. I’m not even a hat person. My boyfriend is and he has many a Goorin Bros. hat so we decided that I should join the club. One of the members of the staff was incredibly friendly upon entering the store, and we asked him for some suggestions. Not even kidding, the first hat he picked out was the perfect one! Man was made to sell hats. But because they’re handmade, the stitching ended in an unfortunate place right in front of the hat. Since I was so in love with the hat even after trying several others, he offered me a discount because of the stitching. He also checked with the French Quarter store to see if they had any left — they did not. Then one of the other staff members came out and offered to work her magic on it and totally fixed the erroneous stitch. I got my perfect hat! And we also got some wonderful conversation with the friendly and very personable staff. Excited to come back for hat #2 soon!

So Matt’s reviewing another Goorin Bros. Shocking, huh?
I’ve gotta say, of all the locations I’ve visited, this might be my favorite. Why? Well let me tell you!
— It’s quite large, with a huge selection. It seems to have more of a variety than any of the other locations I’ve seen. I could have easily spent hundreds of dollars on hats, if I was a crazy person and didn’t care about things like rent and electric bills.
— The staff is friendly and helpful. They complimented my suspenders. Flattery will get you everywhere. Even beyond that, they were generally friendly and conversational, without getting too all up in my biz. The perfect amount of distance between shopper and store clerk.
— They have a store dog! More businesses need to have store dogs, and the aesthetic of this store is the perfect mix with a friendly pooch.
— Maybe they have this at all the stores, but this was the first time I noticed all of the pictures of the Goorins of yesteryear wearing snazzy hats. This could be BS, there could be no Goorins, but I’m going to run with the idea that it’s legit.
An all around good store, and a good place to find things to wear on your head.

Haven’t been a hat-​type for a while, but happened upon this store on my walk back downtown after a Garden District tour. The store had a great ambiance and was really clean/​organized, with lots of strategicaly-​placed mirrors for assessing the goods. The day I went in they were having a 50% sale on a bunch of hats and I ended up leaving with 3 different styles. The guy working there was really helpful and totally chill… never felt any sort of pressure from him and got a ton of helpful feedback.
Great spot to check out if you’re looking for a new hat. They also have a spot in the French Quarter but I really liked the vibe of the Magazine St. location a lot more.

Alfred was on site as a wonderful source of information and advice. He encouraged trying on multiple styles. While I didn’t pick up my hat on this visit, I have since visited the Newbury Street store and appreciate having a new go to «chapeau» store.