The Camellia Grill, S Carrollton Ave
18 people recommendvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The diner on South Carrollton Avenue by the streetcar line, recommended for breakfast by many commenters; the pecan pancakes, omelettes and grits get specific mentions. One notes it does not open early, one says it closes earlier than it used to, and one finds it fun but not a great restaurant.
Address
The Camellia Grill, 626 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Omelette, Grits, Pecan pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast
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Other places on this map closest to The Camellia Grill, S Carrollton Ave, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/alybuz in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Bare answer naming this place for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/headsupeyesopen in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2024taste
Visited once; was teased about a hat by a waiter but praises the omelettes and grits.
- Recommendsu/Funny-Passenger-8994 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Top breakfast pick, given with the full street address.
- Recommendsu/SarcasticHelper in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024ambience
Says the streetcars out front make it quintessentially New Orleans.
- Recommendsu/Jerkinabirkin13 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Agrees with the Camellia Grill pick and suggests getting there by streetcar.
- Recommendsu/BlackStarCorona in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Names Camellia Grill at the Carrollton and St. Charles corner as a breakfast option.
- Recommendsu/bbeanzzz in r/AskNOLA · May 2025
Names the Camellia Grill as the answer, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/NoPoYo in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Simply endorses the Camellia Grill recommendation above.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/8thgeneration8 in r/AskNOLA · May 2025taste
Says the pecan pancakes there are the best they have eaten.
- Recommendsu/Alliekat1979 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Calls it their all-time favorite spot.
- Mixedu/sixothree in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026taste
Seconds the pick but calls the restaurant not great, while finding it fun with an incredible location.
- Recommendsu/Quattrohollic in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Adds the Camellia Grill as an alternative breakfast pick.
- Recommendsu/Mundane-Flan-257 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2026
Bare reply naming Camellia Grill as a breakfast suggestion.
- Recommendsu/TKnight28 in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2024
Went after the recommendation, had a great meal, and said thanks.
- Recommendsu/man_with_3_buttocks in r/AskNOLA · Nov 2026
Lists the Camellia Grill as one of two breakfast picks.
- Recommendsu/Plane-File7028 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Names it as a breakfast answer.
- Recommendsu/Chemical-Section7895 in r/AskNOLA · May 2025taste
Includes an omelette at Camellia Grill in their list of day plans.
- Recommendsu/buckfrogo96 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2024
Says it is good and mentions it along the uptown streetcar route.
- Recommendsu/KiloAllan in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2023taste
Says they love the place; it closes earlier now but still serves the crispy waffles they want.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.