Willa Jean is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

1. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 109 tips and reviews

Tashana S.Tashana Stewart: The most perfect breakfast. Biscuit and cheese grits is on point.

WapWap: I Had cheese grits sausage patties the size of half pound burgers and a biscuit .. amazing !

Arturo I.Arturo Imaz: Great lunch and place. Tried the chicken sandwich and the artichoke dip

Ralph's On The Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

2. Ralph's On The Park

8.7
900 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · City Park · 31 tips and reviews

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Good things for brunch: Lobster & Tasso Eggs Benedict, Barbecue Shrimp & Cream Cheese Grits, Bananas Foster Martini.

Genny D.Genny Dean: Amazing food at a great location across from city park. Large upstairs location for big group meals

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Hobnobber's Variety Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

3. Hobnobber's Variety Bar & Restaurant

8.1
139 Carondelet St (Canal), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 22 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Rooney: Incredible cheesy grits. Very hole in the wall place with yummy food.

Scott H.Scott Hanselman: Shrimps and cheesy grits!

Dave D.Dave Donahue: Great local breakfast food! Friendly staff!

Two Chicks Cafe CBD is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

4. Two Chicks Cafe CBD

8.6
920 Gravier St (Baronne), New Orleans, LA
Café · Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Herrera Campos: Had the chia pudding and cheesy grits and they were both delicious and satisfying and reasonably priced

Maggie M.Maggie MacG: The coffee is good and the BELT is a good choice but the jalapeño dusted toast is mild so grab some sriracha.

Meredith A.Meredith A: Delicious juices and omelette!

Velvet Cactus is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

5. Velvet Cactus

8.2
6300 Argonne Blvd (at Argonne Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 57 tips and reviews

Bekah B.Bekah Boo: Love the chipotle cheese grits and grilled shrimp tacos! Great margaritas too!

Demi L.Demi LeBlanc: Those cheese grits though!

Stephanie G.Stephanie Guercio: Love velvet cactus. Very reasonable and good food. Great margaritas. New place. Working out some kinks but generally very impressed.

Blue Oak BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

6. Blue Oak BBQ

8.9
900 N Carrollton Ave (Dumaine St.), New Orleans, LA
BBQ Joint · City Park · 24 tips and reviews

Jessica P.Jessica Pugliese: Get the spicy chicken sandwich special on Tuesday, and if they have cheesy grits, they are not to be missed. Get the Pit Viper if you like spice. The garlic mac is A+, and the potato salad is awesome.

Tracey S.Tracey Smith: You can sit at the bar and order food it beats waiting in line. Excellent chicken and ribs. Sides are all good. Friendly bartenders

Constantin W.Constantin W: Very good bbq place, easy street parking! Fantastic ribs that fall of the bone!

Stanley is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

7. Stanley

7.3
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

rozi d.rozi doci: The loaded cheese grits and the Bloody Mary are absolutely delicious! Get them both and then get some other stuff.

Lee Ann W.Lee Ann Williams: The Stanley classic is wonderful. Loved the potatoes! But you must try the bacon and cheese grits! I am not normally a grits person but I am glad I tried these! Wonderful!

Christopher M.Christopher Michael: Gotta try the bacon & cheese grits! Do it! Seriously!

Oak Street NOLA is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

8. Oak Street NOLA

7.9
Oak Street New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Miscellaneous Store · Uptown - Carrollton · 5 tips and reviews

Alicia K.Alicia Kimbrell: Ask for cheese grits with bacon!

Lanceton L.Lanceton Loew: I been on this street before yall knew about new orleans

Wendy B.Wendy Bracy: Awesome..highly recommend

Refuel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

9. Refuel

8.4
8124 Hampson St, New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Uptown - Carrollton · 33 tips and reviews

Peter N.Peter Neto: The cheese grits were excellent!

Chad Y.Chad Youngblood: Palmier is great. Get grits. Best grits in the South!

Andy K.Andy Kutcher: Really, really good bacon. And, I know good bacon.

The American Sector is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

10. The American Sector

7.6
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 91 tips and reviews

Conway S.Conway Solomon: The cheese grits are amazing!

Tara L.Tara Lombardi: My recommendations:cheese grits, bbq pork sliders, crabmeat pies and lemon cupcakes.

Kacey H.Kacey Hill: Try the Shrimp in a Jar. Delicious! Although, with this menu, you can't really go wrong. Read more.

Wakin' Bakin' is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

11. Wakin' Bakin'

8.1
4408 Banks St (S Alexander), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City · 36 tips and reviews

Katie C.Katie Congleton: Great little gem! Had the daily special of cheese grits, crumbled sausage, corn maque choux + added avocado and hot sauce. So delicious!

Kimie L.Kimie Lopez: Staff is fantastic! Great coffee & good eats

Carolyn S.Carolyn S.: The grits are amazing. I got a breakfast bowl sans cheese.

The Dry Dock Cafe & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

12. The Dry Dock Cafe & Bar

7.8
133 Delaronde St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · Algiers Point · 31 tips and reviews

Tina G.Tina Grace: Jalapeno cheese grits are incredible!

Matthew B.Matthew Bergholt: Went here with a BIG group. Great waitress and awesome food. Get anything seafood and be sure to ask about the deserts. Heavenly.

Colby S.Colby Smith: Shrimp bisque and muffaletta were both yummy. Great place to stop after the Ferry ride.

Mother's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

13. Mother's Restaurant

8.2
401 Poydras St (at Tchoupitoulas St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 479 tips and reviews

Beth B.Beth Bond: A tradition before Saints games. Étouffée Omelete or Creole Omelette gives you New Orleans and perfect breakfast balance. Blackberry jam delicious. For Southerner's skip the cheese grits. #failure

Kelsey H.Kelsey Huse: This place is NOT overrated. Crawfish etoufettee with cheese grits 😍😍

Cynthia P.Cynthia Parkansky: My first cheese grits - DELISH !!!!’n

Red Fish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

14. Red Fish Grill

8.1
115 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

Kara L.Kara Lydon: BBQ shrimp & cream cheese grits don't disappoint!

Ron W.Ron Willis: The shrimp parmesan cheese grits off the chain

Kendra R.Kendra Roberts: Request Ike--he is waiter extradinaire and has guest spots on Treme. Come hungry, order the BBQ Oysters, the Red Fish and the Double Chocolate Bread Pudding!

The Ruby Slipper is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese Grits in New Orleans.

15. The Ruby Slipper

8.7
204 Decatur St (at Common St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 335 tips and reviews

Kristy B.Kristy Baird: Get the cheese grits. Some of the best in town!

Ipek E.Ipek E: Best brunch after a night out on the French Quarter. Get the Louisianan omelet (served with cheese grits) with a side of banana chocolate peanut butter pancakes!

Melissa F.Melissa Foo: Get the special eggs cochon - poached eggs on 'debris' aka pulled pork bits and a fluffy biscuit. Good bloody marys too.