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.
Pretty packed at the lunch rush, but I managed to snag a table by the window. Fully dressed po boy, staff kept the drinks full, and the a/c was cold... read more on a muggy, broiling New Orleans day. The staff was friendly and I left full and feeling well taken care of. Happy to recommend it and will definitely go back.
Was on my way to the familiar (IHOP) and while walking past the building I saw that people were inside eating. Since I saw someone eating eggs, I just assumed... read more that they served breakfast. Which they did. SO GLAD I STOPPED IN
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We stumbled upon this gem for breakfast. The eggs were perfect and the grits to die for. And the service was friendly. Come to think of it, the patrons were... read more friendly, too. This place just makes you happy.
Love this local place. It is all that is real and good about New Orleans. Down to earth good belly filling breakfast and lunch. Good get it done service. And... read more a clientele that feels so much like family they help out when they see a need.
Next time your in New Orleans drop by and be made to feel like you live hear!
I love this place! Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was absolutely incredible. Thank you to everyone here for a great experience.
Shaun was awesome. You really helped make it... read more come together. I wish I had everyone's name in this place because they all played a role in our experience.
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