Mannnnn! This chicken was good. The sides were good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The decor was nice and the place was clean. I went here with my mama and we ate great! I do recommend and will return. read more

flavor of the greens and cabbage has changed. too much liquid smoke beans dry. sage or poultry seasoning missing in the flour for the fried chicken. And my mac n chz sauce was broken No oodles over cooked. read more

Ooooo-we!!!! This place here!! The parking is free and convenient, depending on the time of day you go...as it shares a parking lot with other businesses. The establishment has nice decor, plenty of seating, clean, and good energy. The staff (especially Brandon) is amazing!!! Now the food.....it's so delicious!! Having roots from Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas - I know good food!! Shrimp and grits: lovely presentation, seasoned well, good amount of shrimp, and the grits were cooked perfectly Salmon croquettes: not my 86 year old Granny's croquettes, but dang good for a restaurant!! A la carte fried fish: also very good. You get A LOT of pieces for an a la carte potion. *I got the peach cobbler to go and it was ok. It was a bit juicy/wet/runny. I prefer my PC a little thicker with crust and not so much juice. However, the taste of the peach cobbler was good! Not too much of any one seasoning. I'd definitely eat there again! **See and please like my photos, ty! read more

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My husband and I entered the establishment and was very pleased with what we saw. The dining area was clean, every table was adorned with a little basket filled with most of the condiments A person would need to enhance their meals. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. We were greeted by the cashier/waitress. We explained that it was our first visit, so she presented and explained the menu to us. She also stated that we would have to walk up to the counter to make our order, which was fine. Next, The Cook came out to greet us that she heard it was our first visit. She also explained the menu a bit further. Well, after looking over the menu and deciding what we wanted to eat, my husband and I walked up to the counter and made our order. The total came out to be a little over $40... They offer fruit infused water, so we helped ourselves to a small cupful.... it was oh so delicious and a very lovely touch and add to the already great customer service. after about 12 minutes of waiting, our food arrived. We were pleased with the presentation and the taste of the food. We both ordered the large breakfasts... my husband chicken wings and myself fish, plus a side order of salmon croquettes. Every thing was DELICIOUS! I was disappointed with the grape jelly that was delivered with our plates, but that was all taken care of once the waitress told me they had strawberry jam... Yum! The biscuits melted in our mouth's and they served it with real butter! That was a huge plus. ....and oh, no condiments besides strawberry jam was needed. All in all, our visit here was a great experience. If I had to pick out something that I didn't like about the experience I would have to say it would be that my husband's food came out a couple of minutes before mine did. But my frustration went away as soon as I took my first bite :-) We are looking forward to paying Alma's another visit in the near future. read more

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The food was fantastic. I couldn't finish it but very warm and reminds me of home cooking. Will come again. I picked up order after making one online through website and the hostess there was very friendly. read more

Alma's Place - Lunch special comes with drink - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Amazing food, delicious desserts and home town comfort . Love the local iconic ambiance

AMAZING FOOD & service! I was welcomed in like family, the portions were great size! I can't wait to go back

It took too long for the food and the food wasn't that great. No restroom and it a dine in restaurant

amazing food and customer service. I had the cat fish and it was tasty and fill with spices 10/10 . I could go on and on about how good the mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese is . read more

I picked up two whole cakes (chocolate-chocolate & carrot cake) this past weekend to celebrate my son's Baptism and daughter's First Communion. My guests were overjoyed. Thank you sooo much for making delicate, beautiful and delicious cakes! read more

Alma's Place - Chocolate-Chocolate cake & Carrot cake (each is 6 layers high! I added my own decor to the cakes). - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Food is fresh and delicious. Customer Service is outstanding. There's a lot of love in the preparation of each item I've had the pleasure of eating from the shrimp and grits, pork and turkey chops, fried chicken etc all the way through each and every dessert. This restaurant is a gem. I love the friendly down home atmosphere. See you again soon. read more

The best southern food I have had anywhere in California, and perhaps anywhere!! I had the fried chicken wings, the mac & cheese, the green beans, and the corn muffin and the banana pudding. They couldn't have been more perfect. read more

For the Culture. Black Business is good for the black community. The collard greens were nostalgiac.

I'm from st.louis mo and I'm glad we stopped in here to eat food was amazing. Would visit again, thank you for good food & good service.

Found Alma's on Yelp while stuck on jury duty across the street. Have now been there twice within a week! Everything is delicious! I love the turkey chops! (I never even knew turkey chops were a thing) The meat is juicy and perfectly seasoned and crispy. The Mac and cheese is rich and gooey. Came back with the family, also got to try the fries and ox tails. Hubby cleaned the bones and said the gravy was "heaven." The fries had great flavor and were very fresh and crispy. On the first visit, I took home a piece of banana pudding cheesecake, which hubby said was the best cheesecake he's ever had, today we got a cheesecake combo with animal cookie, Oreo, and creamsicle flavors. I can't pick a favorite. They are all so good! In addition to great food, you will encounter great people. In two visits I interacted with 5 people, all of whom were warm, friendly and welcoming. Talked to Alma today for a bit. Gotta love the love she has for the restaurant and community. Come to Alma's- you'll leave full and happy! read more

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Amazing fried catfish comes with cornbread. Alma is so nice she came out and spoke with us. After I told her that I would have to come back for the ox tail, she brought out a small sample for me to try! She is so nice and is the perfect person to be making this food with love. read more

Alma's Place - Fried Catfish, Potato Salad, Macaroni & Cheese - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Tha food and service are always on point. And the desserts are sheer perfection!! The interior is clean and cozy. read more

This family owned and operated business is a force to be reckoned with. I had the pleasure of ordering from the catering menu for a family reuion. Every dish was seasoned to perfection, freshly made and tasteful. Everyone at the reunion could not stop raving over these dishes and dessert. The ordering process was simple and they even have items not listed that they can prepare for any event. Just tell them your ideas and they will assist you through the process. Many thanks to Alma, Corina, Brandon and Deja for their professional services and making our family reuion a very memorable event. If you don't use this businesses to cater your events you will truly be missing out on a true culinary experience! Soul food on fleek!! read more

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Alma's has Great food & service. The food has a Home cooking taste. Just go Ask Akademics!

OMG! What a treat!! We stopped by for lunch and we're blown away by the flavors. Chicken wings, catfish, Mac n cheese, greens, yams, and corn bread are the best I've had in years. We will definitely be back and want to spread the word. read more

Only got dessert so that's the only thing I can comment on. The carrot cake was delicious. Very moist with amazing cream cheese frosting. The German chocolate was ok. Good, but not nearly as moist as carrot. I also bought a banana pudding that was very tasty. Real chunks of banana and the pudding itself was kinda caramel in flavor. I would definitely get the banana and carrot again. The prices were a little higher than expected. I understand the high costs of running a business now so it's expected but those prices would make me second guess getting these treats more often. read more

My family took me here to celebrate my graduation. It was my first time going here. It's a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and service. Expensive but great food. My brother promised me to take me back when I get my Masters Degree lol. It's going to be a while but he better keep his promise. I recommend this restaurant, if you want good food and that $200 steak was delicious!!!! read more

I meet my girls here once a month for girls breakfast!!!! I love the Pumkin's Country Breakfast. Her desserts are the best!!!! You gotta visit Alma's for breakfast or lunch. Sharon read more

Alma's Place - Monthly Breakfast with the girls @ Alma's!! - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Getting My Cake Fix!!! Coconut Pineapple Cake And This Fix Is Good. Always happy with my orders!!! Great Customer Service. read more

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From the warm welcome from Brandon when you enter to the array of great food from the menu, let me just say everything is delicious. But I am really partial to the dessert which I end up getting 2 to 3 different ones ( Yes I have a sweet tooth lol). From the entrées, to the sides it's truly great soul food made with love. When I'm in the area I always have to order and stop by. read more

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Excellent...My soul was comforted...Best Soul Food in town. Chicken, red beans and rice and green beans...WOW! Thank you Alma read more

Alma's Place - This is what your plate should look like after eating really good soul food...my soul was comforted Thank you Alma! - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

The food was great. Even though my to go order was kinda cold. And the facility had NO restroom for customer use - that really through me off and disappointed me greatly. The owner came out and appeared to be a very kind and generous hostess; checking on customers and providing tidbits about the events in the neighborhood. The cashiers were also super friendly and polite. As long as you don't want to use the bathroom while you're there or wash your hands or freshen your makeup, you should have a great experience. read more

I arrived here on super bowl Sunday Karina was closing due the game and it beening slow. She was very kind and opened the door. I stumble upon this place and what a blessing. Chicken and Waffles and banna pudding,SO GOOD. I have zero complaints and will definitely be back when in the area again. God Bless You Karina.. read more

Alma's Place - Catfish lunch with red beans and rice. - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Food is always fresh, always well seasoned, and always delicious. You can count on your order to be correct and good every single time.

I think I found my new soul food place !! This place is a hidden gem, but I'm sure with all the exposure from Yelp and word of mouth it won't be hidden much longer. This place is located near the Compton courthouse nestled in a shopping center next to Popeye's. When you enter into the restaurant you feel you traveled back down South where your grandma, aunties and cousins live. Its such a warm and inviting set up. The employees there are very friendly and courteous and helpful to assist with what you would like to order. I also met the owner Alma who was a joy to converse with. Now on to the food ...lol. Let me just say its so good, "make you wanna slap yo mama" good. I ordered the fried catfish lunch with a side of yams and mac n cheese. My tastebuds were exploding. The fish was fried upon ordering, the mac n cheese was amazing and the yams was just the right amount of sweetness. They also have water (infused w/fruit)if you choose not to have soda or juice. Oh and let me not forget that they also play old school music for your listening pleasure. A must to experience and enjoy. I'll be back to try out their breakfast very soon! I'll give you an update read more

Alma's Place - I know what youre probably thinking , half of this food is gone- yes you are absolutely right! I couldn't help myself so I ate some of it!! - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Hidden gem in Compton. Been here a few times. Must try - Fried Catfish & collard greens. The Fried chicken is really good. Juicy on the inside, well seasoned. Love the cornbread muffins & mac n cheese as well. Small place, ideal for lunch or an early dinner. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. A locals joint! read more

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Alma's place service is bad it's a family owned restaurant so they don't care about the customers just about the family. I ordered about 5 fried wing lunches and the chicken was not cooked fully very much pink and nasty had to recook the food on my own. What a shame honestly. read more

I wish they had real silverware. This is a great little Soul Food spot in Compton. Most everything is good. I suggest trying their plate specials. read more

Hidden gem! The food was absolutely amazing!! Everything cooked to order and all from scratch. I cannot wait to go back. The customer service was also as good as the food! read more

My husband and I were referred to Alma's by my coworker who is born and raised in Compton and raved about Alma's as having the best soul food in LA. We decided to try this place out and it had its plus of supporting a black owned business. Let's just say, Alma's is FANTASTIC! We came on a Saturday for takeaway. I ordered via phone and a nice man took my order. He was very patient and answered all of my questions I had about the menu. He explained the choices for the turkey chop (fried, smothered, pan seared) and what's popular. We ordered the fried turkey chop with mac and cheese, black eyed peas, and greens, and the smothered pork chop with mac and cheese, greens, and yams. He said it would be ready in 25 minutes; we arrived 25 minutes later and our food was ready. The nice guy who answered the phone was the one to greet us and he was very friendly and personable. He even helped us choose a dessert so we also ordered the banana pudding and sweet potato pie. In review of the food, everything was DELICIOUS. It is everything that you could want in soul food. The turkey chop wasn't dry but rather moist and savory. My husband's pork chop was to die for. The mac and cheese, black eyed peas, and greens were well seasoned. I didn't try the yams, but my husband said they were cooked perfectly. However, I think the best part of the meal was the desserts. The sweet potato pie was delicious, but the banana pudding is out of this world. It wasn't too sweet and it had a breading that was so tasty. The price is very reasonable considering you get three sides with it (for dinner). Parking isn't difficult as it has a parking lot. I definitely will come back to try the cookies, oxtails, catfish, fried chicken, and basically everything else! read more

The BEST meatloaf dinner I've ever had!! The Mac & Cheese and yams was AMAZING. First time here and I'll definitely be back! I also got the pecan pie and peach cobbler. I'm recommending this place to ALLL MY FRIENDS! Customer Service was EXCEPTIONAL! Was treated like family! No long wait times at all. read more

Alma's Place - The BEST meatloaf dinner I've ever had!! The Mac & Cheese and yams was AMAZING. First time here and I'll definitely be back! - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

Soul Food at its finest! I was sad that they didn't offer grits the day I ate but the Chicken and Catfish were out of this world. Alma herself served us and was very friendly. Will definitely come back here read more

Alma's Place - Desserts Near Me - Compton, California

I love Almas especially the fried chicken and mac n cheese. She has good catfish too. Will always be my go to spot in the neighborhood.

10/10 It was our first time here, and let me tell you the food was DELICIOUS!!! My daughter's loved it we definitely going again. The place was clean and homey. The gentlemen who took our order was very nice and attentive. read more

Alma's is absolute perfection: the food is amazing and the desserts are divine. In fact instead of reading this review you should be on your way to Alma's. I got the catfish with mac &cheese and greens and for dessert got I the lemon and carrot cake. The catfish was perfectly cooked, the mac was super flavorful, and I still have dreams about the cakes; my only complaint was the greens, they were an 9 out of 10. Now you might be saying "Mark, 9 is still great", and I would tell you "yes it is, but everything else was at least a 15 out of 10, so the greens just could not compete with the awesomeness of everything else". If you have made it this far in the review and are still not on your way to Alma's I don't know what is wrong with you, but you need to get going!! read more