You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Centenary College of Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Strawn's Eat Shop Diner
Kings Hwy classic steps from campus; famous strawberry icebox pie and breakfast
Rhino Coffee (Uptown) Coffee
Local roaster on Southfield Rd; go-to study spot minutes from campus
El Compadre Mexican
Family-owned Mexican and seafood spot within walking distance of campus
Ki Mexico Tacos
Popular modern Mexican on Line Ave, a short drive from the Highland area
Marilynn's Place Cajun-Creole
Neighborhood Cajun-Creole spot known for Sunday brunch and po-boys
Fat Calf Brasserie Southern Bistro
Walkable French-Southern bistro; good pick for family weekend dinners
Kroger (Youree Dr) Groceries
Full grocery with pickup about 10 minutes down Youree Dr
Target (Youree Dr) Big Box
7110 Youree Dr; dorm supplies, groceries, and dollar-section runs
Walmart Supercenter Big Box
Cheapest one-stop dorm restock, a short drive from campus
Super 1 Foods Groceries
Budget grocery Centenarys own local guide calls the best deals in town
Whole Foods Market Groceries
Youree Dr store for produce, salad bar, and healthier staples
Chase Bank
Branch and ATMs at 3303 Youree Dr, about a mile from campus
Campus Federal Credit Union
Branch at Ochsner LSU Health on Kings Hwy, half a mile from campus
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Big local credit union; Youree Dr branch plus shared-network ATMs
Walgreens Pharmacy
3124 Line Ave near Kings Hwy; closest full pharmacy to campus
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Hospital
Academic medical center and ER on Kings Hwy, minutes from the dorms
The UPS Store (Youree Dr) Shipping
Printing, packages, and Amazon returns a short drive down Youree
Chemistry Hair Salon Haircuts
Local salon recommended in Centenarys own community guide
Betty Virginia Park
Shady historic park off Line Ave for running, picnics, and hammocks
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Free art museum with 40-acre botanical gardens on Creswell Ave nearby
Robinson Film Center
Downtown art-house theater with a bistro, about 10 minutes away
Shreveport Aquarium
Riverfront aquarium downtown; easy weekend outing with friends
Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Hiking and paddling trails just across the river for outdoor breaks
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.