New Orleans/ Retail & Industry
Published on September 18, 2019
Your guide to the 3 most popular spots in New Orleans's St. Thomas neighborhoodUrban Roots Garden Center. | Photo: Jessica R./Yelp

Spending time in St. Thomas? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a garden center to a seafood spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in St. Thomas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Urban Roots Garden Center

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Topping the list is plant nursery Urban Roots Garden Center. Located at 2375 Tchoupitoulas St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp.

At this nursery, customers are greeted by turtles, cats, bunnies, goats and pigs. The spot stocks plants in all shapes and sizes, from hanging houseplants to shrubs and trees. It offers planting soil, pots, seasonal flowers and gardening supplies. The business also includes a shop with gifts and decor.

2. Pinky Nail Salon

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Next up is nail salon Pinky Nail Salon, situated at 1861 Rousseau St. With four stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

This salon offers manicures, pedicures, solar and gel sets, nail art, waxing services and eyelash enhancements.

3. T & T Seafood

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Cajun/Creole and Chinese spot T & T Seafood, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 548 Jackson Ave., 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews. 

This spot offers boiled seafood by the pound, chicken, sandwiches and soup. Menu standouts include the Cajun's Gumbo and the lunch combo plates served with fried rice and an egg roll.  


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