Visiting the Lower Garden District, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this New Orleans neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Southern restaurant to a consignment shop.

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

1. Cochon Butcher

Topping the list is Cochon Butcher, which specializes in made-to-order sandwiches and small plates such as black-eyed pea chili, grilled salmon belly, baked lamb and a duck pastrami slider. Located at 930 Tchoupitoulas St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 3,560 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant also sells hand-crafted knives and cutting boards as well as house-made jellies and jams, pickles and sauces. (Check out the full lunch and dinner menus here.)

2. Surrey's Café & Juice Bar

Next up is Surrey's Café & Juice Bar, which offers juices, smoothies and sandwiches. Situated at 1418 Magazine St., the restaurant serves a mix of health-conscious fare and indulgent comfort foods for breakfast, brunch and lunch, such as shrimp and grits, omelets and French toast. With 4.5 stars out of 1,942 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

3. Century Girl

Century Girl, a consignment spot for vintage and designer clothes, is another top choice. Aside from gently used men's and women's clothes, you'll find hats, belts, jewelry and shoes in the shop. Yelpers give the pre-owned clothing and accessories store, located at 2023 Magazine St., five stars out of 46 reviews.

4. Galliano Restaurant

Galliano Restaurant, a Southern and Cajun/Creole spot that serves lunch and dinner, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 642 Yelp reviews. Head over to 200 Julia St. to check it out for yourself.

The menu features Southern-inspired seafood dishes, such as popcorn shrimp, raw or chargrilled oysters, crawfish pasta Monica and fried catfish, as well as specialties like duck wings, gumbo and a pot roast. 

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