Visiting Shreveport for Geek’d Con? Check Out These Top Nearby Restaurants

Since 2015, Geek’d Con has officially been the premier comic book and pop culture convention in North Louisiana, bringing us unbelievable weekend memories with iconic guests like Matthew Lillard, Michael Rooker, LeVar Burton, the late comic book legend George Perez, and countless others. And let’s be real, this year is going to be absolutely incredible. As always, Geek’d Con stays true to its roots: it is “For Local Geeks. By Local Geeks.”

Mark your calendars now, because the magic returns from Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th, 2026, at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Thanks to the unwavering support of our amazing Shreveport-Bossier community, Geek’d Con has grown to become the single biggest pop culture event in the entire Ark-La-Tex, and honestly, one of the largest in the state of Louisiana.

Pound for pound, the geek community right here in the Ark-La-Tex is one of the most passionate, dedicated groups of pop-culture fans you can find anywhere on the map. You see that massive energy displayed all year long at local events, from massive weekend conventions to intense weekly card and board game tournaments.

But if you want to survive a full weekend of hunting for rare comics, meeting celebrity guests, and admiring incredible cosplay, you have to remember one crucial rule: planning your weekend out is all about pacing yourself.

You need fuel! Whether you are traveling into Shreveport for the very first time just for Geek’d Con, or you are a local who just gets so caught up in the con floor that you forget what is nearby and yummy to enjoy, I have you completely covered.

Check out my ultimate list of the best spots to grab a bite near the con below. But first, I want to hear from you: is there a go-to place that you absolutely love to eat at when you visit downtown Shreveport?