300 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States
300 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States
Majoria’s Commerce Restaurant opened in 1965 at the corner of Camp and Gravier streets, across from the former location of the Chamber of Commerce, its namesake. It always served New Orleans staples.
The son of Sicilian immigrants, John Majoria was part of the family that started Majoria Drugs and Majoria’s Grocery in Boutte. He got into the restaurant business with his childhood friend, Bruce Griffen, when they bought the now-long-gone downtown cafe Mumphrey’s on St. Charles Avenue. They then bought the Commerce Restaurant about a year after it opened. There was no question back then that New Orleans staples would be their bread and butter.
In the background, the constant clunking ring of proprietor Brett Majoria working the ancient cash register can be heard. Good natured and soft-spoken, he’s always here, surveying the room from the till like a captain at the helm. Brett Majoria started working by his father’s side here after graduating college in 1992, and he took over not long before Johnny’s death in 2013.
So this is our story. My husband wanted to try Majoria's. We walk in and get seated. Our server came over and took our menus. Tell us, "I know exactly... read more what you want to order". My husband looked at me. He just knew I was going to object. But I went along with our waitress. And I am so glad I did. Our meal was delicious. We had the cbb. Creamy cheese sauce over buttery biscuits and eggs. Spicy hit the spot scrumptiousness!
This is the best local spot for breakfast in the area. We found this place just a short walk from our hotel and ended up doing breakfast here three days... read more in a row. There is usually a line out front to get a table but it goes fast. The staff are super friendly and go out of there way to be helpful. We sat at the bar twice and enjoyed talking with the staff. The food is some of the best we had on our trip. We had biscuits everyday and they were flaky and buttery and perfect with jam. Grits were great with or without cheese. Service is fast too. Usually don't have to wait long for your food to arrive. Sad we missed a chance to try their red beans and rice but hopefully we'll be back. The place is clean and simply designed to feel like a diner. Overall worth it to come here and avoid the lines at other more well known places near by.
This was a happy little accident! we needed a quick breakfast and this was right across the street from our hotel. The spicy honey chicken biscuit was absolutely delicious, and... read more took up the entire plate! Also got the loaded hash browns, which were pretty good, and not greasy
Order the “CBB” (or Commerce breakfast biscuit), blanketed with a rich, spicy cheese sauce stuffed with breakfast sausage bits, slivers of jalapeño and topped with over-easy eggs.
300 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, United States