Patterson Super Service

There’s been a ton of construction happening in my CBD neighborhood and I knew it was only a matter of time before I got a flat from a nail or screw. So I wasn’t surprised when I saw my front passenger tire almost completely flat (on a Friday afternoon when I was about to do an airport run of course). There was a 2 hour wait at Firestone so the front desk guy recommended I drive down the street to Patterson («next to Wendy’s and they sell shrimp outside») — can’t lie, I was a little sketched out when I drove up but I quickly Unilocaled and saw that Patterson’s had one solid Unilocal review and that put me at ease. It took a mere 20 minutes and $ 18 (cash only) and I was done — easy breezy, hassle-​free and now I know where to go when I encounter another flat. Highly recommend! Don’t forget to tip!

Honestly, how I’ve lived half my life in New Orleans and only recently been here I have no idea. In short, if you have a flat tire, go here. It’s as true a reflection of the city as you will EVER hope to get.
Mr. Patterson absolutely was a pleasure, and I almost look forward to my next flat (or slow leak).
The long story: I had a slow leak and was about to go on a cross country trek. In less than 30 minutes Mr. Patterson patched me up, even finding another leak and taking care of it, all to the tune of only $ 19. On top of that I got to enjoy overhearing the likely routine afternoon banter of his neighbors /​clientele /​fans (some might call them retirees), largely centered around the NBA finals sprinkled with more than a few y’heardmes and other indiscernible parlance that best screenwriter could never, EVER duplicate.
Pure gold this place is.