My first time eating there. I got the Sam Cook, it was delicious. The wings are small, but that's the way I like them. They were very tasty. The pancakes had me thinking about them all weekend. Customer service was excellent, very friendly. Can't wait to go back. read more

Good is very tasty and reasonably priced. Freshly cooked to tease your pallet while you patiently wait. WORTH IT!!!

Lovely brunch/soul food spot Very clean - tables were wiped thoroughly Service was attentive and good Pancakes bomb.com light fluffy crispy edges The syrup was not too sweet Catfish crispy n good w the cajun sauce The wings so yummy and flavorful by itself and huge Would def be back to try mroe brunch items read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. From the chicken and waffles to the pancakes, French toast, grits, and fried fish, every dish was cooked perfectly. The service was outstanding, friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. Great atmosphere, amazing comfort food, and excellent customer service. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great breakfast or brunch experience! 10/10 across the board. Antwan was amazing. The entire staff was very friendly phenomenal attitudes. Very well done I must say. read more

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We enjoyed our breakfast at The Ingredients this morning. We arrived at the restaurant at 8:00 AM. The team was getting things together, so it was a rough start. Once they were up and running, the service was outstanding. The coffee was pretty great. I was surprised about that. I have found that a lot of places have bad coffee. read more

The food was good. I didn't like the pancakes. They were cinnamon like. Service was good. Nice ambiance. I'd go back. read more

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New breakfast FAVORITE unlocked Accessibility (like did I get lost trying to find it): 10/10 amazing signage Food: Catfish & Grits 10/10 Lemon pepper?!?!? Yes pls! Server: Gari 10/10 She was AMAZING and super helpful Service: OUTSTANDING-EXCELLENT-SUPERB...10/10 no notes. Overall Vibes: 30/10 Wishlist: Get guest WiFi. If I could have worked I would have stayed for breakfast and lunch read more

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Excellent! Great customer service this establishment is exactly what Compton needed and glad it's here . Plenty of parking small restaurants but plenty of seating.. Food made fresh so having a nice conversation while waiting was worth it because the food was delicious... this hidden gem is in the same lot with wing stop, taco Pete and 7/11 if have not tried it check them out; I'm definitely a read more

This place is exceptional! Some of the best food I've had in a long time. The flavor is amazing. The atmosphere feels like home. The customer service is top notch. Pam was the best server and the staff works together as a team. I can't wait to come back and tell/bring others. Don't change a thing, well except maybe add a egg option on the Sam Cooke, lol. I LOVE The Ingredients! read more

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The Ingredients is officially my favorite African American comfort food restaurant in Compton. I love their chicken wings, red beans & rice, cabbage with shrimp & andouille sausage! I also love their shrimp and grits! The owner and management take pride in serving their community quality foods. Every server who has waited on me has been friendly, professional and extremely helpful. The restaurant also has a clean, family oriented vibe. I watched the classic tv show Good Times while I ate my food. I am looking forward to returning this amazing establishment asap. I have literally been craving their food since last week! lol read more

Nice restaurant to have breakfast. I ordered the Sam Cook which was 3 pancakes, 3 wings, and grits. Everything was good. The chicken was seasoned well, and nice crispy edge pancakes. I didn't need to add anything to the grits, it comes with butter - I'm a salt and pepper grits type of gal. They have take out and there are several tables inside for full service dine in. Service was good, our server was nice and friendly. Direct access to parking lot. read more

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Ordered the Sam Cooke. The chicken was seasoned well, really enjoyed how creamy the grits were. The pancakes were sweet and reminded me more of a dessert read more

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Okay, so I want to first say the food is pretty good but it needs some work! I've been here twice now, so a review is needed. The customer service is okay... it's always one thing that sort of ruins the experience. It was just my cousin and me. We walked in and waited to be seated. I counted three people who walked around and never said a word. I wondered if I had died and was a ghost, especially since the third person greeted the party of two standing behind us and sat them in her section! I was heated, upset, and extremely mad, but I'm trying to be a better person. I finally walked up and asked someone if we could be seated, and she said yes. I mentioned what happened, and she said it's probably because they thought we were there to pick up food... ummm, I'm not buying it. We were assisted and ordered our food. The lemon pepper catfish was salty, the grits were watery and the hash browns were frozen. Dont get the hash browns. Its the kind that goes in a toaster oven. The eggs, pancakes, fried chicken and turkey chops were good. Coffee was mediocre. Beside being ignored, the customer service is ummmmm, hit or miss. I would say this place is okay, but its okay not to go too if you dont want to deal with the night and day of the customer service and food. read more

Stopped here for some on the go brunch and was not disappointed. The ladies that greeted me and took my order were super nice. The music playing was a vibe and I love the red and black interior. I ordered the Frederick Douglass which is an egg scramble with andouille sausage, spinach, cheese, and potatoes and comes with a waffle. Fire. 10/10 and I can't wait to get some more this upcoming week read more

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Today was my first time here and I will definitely be back. Our server, Ashley, greeted us with a beautiful smile as soon as we walked in. She was very pleasant and checked on us several. Our food came quickly and was delicious. I had the "Sam Cook" and I would highly recommend it. read more

The food was amazing, the service was great even the ambiance was top tier. Will definitely be back. read more

The Ingredients - Turkey chops with cabbage and potato salad.The food, service and ambiance was amazing. Will definitely be back. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

AMAZING! This food went beyond expectations. This was that " Slap yo Mama kind of food ". I judge breakfast places by their pancakes and these were SPECTACULAR! The pancakes were perfectly cooked with that golden brunt crispy edge and buttery flavor phenomenon. The grits were perfectly creamy and buttery just like I like them. Now, the Chicken Wings were so good, I ordered extra. The ambiance is family oriented. This place truly has made me feel like part of their family. I feel like Norm from the TV show Cheers, "Where everyone knows Your Name". Blessings to everyone in This Place, The Ingredients! read more

The Ingredients - Fabulous Pancakes alone are the Champs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

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Stopping through again because those Pancakes kept calling me...Lol. Love the vibe of this place. Another great meal experience as well as customer care. Friendly proficient service that will have you coming back for ' The Ingredients' every time. Gratitude and give thanks to Management and Staff for rendering another great meal experience. See you soon. read more

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1st time here, service was prompt and courteous. Food was good and plentiful. Will go there again.

The food is good! I had the chicken and waffles! The chicken was seasoned well and the waffle was crispy on the outside and tender on the center. No notes. read more

The Ingredients - An awesome brunch plate. Forgot to get a before photo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

We ate at this place last week because my daughter recommended it. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Will definitely be back. read more

Yes I know I was there last week. Hey wanted to see was it really that good. YES it was. Two of my other friends joined me for breakfast. She has grits eggs and sausage. He had builded your own omelette. Every body face was happy. I had the Sam Cooke. Won't do it again. Too much food. Service was excellent Food arrived hot and generous portions. Our server was helpful and friendly. Am I coming back. Oh yeah. For sure. read more

OMG I went there this Morning and this place did NOT Disappoint! Food was Off the Chain! And the Waitress visited my Table 3 times before my food came just to check on me! I truly appreciate that! And another waitress came by and ask how's it going after my Food was dropped off! Quiet inside and well put together! Not very Busy looking inside! But there was plenty of folks in there eating! I had a seat near the door but still NOT a bad seat! And a lot of orders were going out the door! I give this place an A+! read more

The Ingredients - Home Fries Potato's, Grits! Fried Chicken! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

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Terrible food. The food was trash. They served me grocery store bargain based frozen rectangle shaped hash brownThe hash brow was not shredded; it was not fresh, and it had a mushy texture. The grits didn't taste like grits. The grits were a thinned out milky munch mess. read more

I was hungry and searching for a place to get some good food and get some work done. The food was absolutely delicious. I got the chicken and waffles and both were amazing. There were two waitresses who were very attentive, joyful, and seemed happy to there. I went on a Friday morning, so it wasn't too busy. The food came out fast and the coffee was hot, I was absolutely joyful about that. I would definitely recommend if you are in the area. The only thing I would note is that, I felt rushed to pay the bill and get out. I didn't get to stay and get some work done. Hopefully, next time I am able to enjoy it and not feel rushed to pay the bill and leave. read more

The Ingredients - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

Always crowded. The service is amazing though we wind up taking our food to go overrated to me, but I guess it's worth a shot. The food and seasoning was pretty basic. I feel they could afford to cook the vegetables in the smothered potatoes a little longer. I like that they do give you a nice proportion. They don't have iced coffee and the prices are reasonable. read more

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Food delicious, service was average and the atmosphere is dine in comfortable I would go back again . read more

The Ingredients - Quickie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

I will start off by saying I ate here before twice I called and placed an order an went to pick it up the food I ordered was very good ... Today I went and decided to sit and eat after getting out of my car and getting a whiff of I don't know what I almost didn't go in it was a very bad smell in the parking lot but I go in. I waited a few minutes for a table got a table and it was 15 minutes till someone came an took our order my sister ordered shrimp and grits she asked if the shrimp could be grilled because she doesn't like the texture she wanted them grilled the waitress says ok no problem my nephew got hotcakes and bacon and eggs I ordered Chilaquiles verde with extra cheese when the food came the shrimp were not grilled and there wasn't enough gravy from the shrimp on her grits which left the meal lacking flavor she wanted to say something but decided not to she just put pepper and hot sauce on the grits an ate them she didn't eat the shrimp the hotcakes my nephew enjoyed I had a bite they were very good without syrup so I thought that was bomb now my chilaquiles I asked for extra cheese I got my order there was no extra cheese so I waited 10 minutes for a server to come back around and asked her if I could have extra cheese she said yes she comes back with a container of shredded cheese and I guess it was in my look she said oh do you want me to heat your food up? I'm like yeah cause if I put the cheese on it it won't melt so she took the food and and the cheese and took it to the back now I'm waiting for my food 10 minutes pass 15 minutes pass and my sister an nephew finish there food so I started eating the shrimp that my sister didn't eat because they weren't grilled the the server comes over and says ok so how was everything are you ready for your check and I just looked at her like really and I guess from my look she looked down where my plate should have been and said oh my gosh your food and I just smiled and shook my head yes she says I'm sorry I will be right back lol so I finally get my food that was reheated twice and I just wasn't in the mood to eat it then, so I got a To go plate and took my food to go Now I will say this, this place is really nice I love the pictures on the walls and the music had me reminiscing about my parents (GOODTIMES!!!) I leave out and I'm hit in the face with that awful smell I'm like what is that smell as we are leaving I look over and see the trash and thought that's the smell right outside of the door the trash left an undesirable feeling... I know this place is fairly new and I know it can get overwhelming so I try and have patience knowing that the first couple of years can be rocky I pray that this place flourish with prosperity because it has an abundance of potential I wish them well read more

The Ingredients - Stacked up trash outside had the whole parking lot smelling bad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

Well the parking structure is very limited! In a small business plaza with a 7Eleven and a few other businesses. During the week it's okay, but the weekend is tuff, street parking on Rosecrans is also very limited. The bathroom was clean. The music was very nice,while dining. Our server Ashley was very accommodating and made us feel as though we were dining at her home! And very attentive 5 for Ms.Ash! We tried the waffles and pancakes, and may I say the pancakes were very delicious, with a taste of their very own, with a hint of cinnamon and crunchy edges,made them perfect. The wings were seasoned,but tasted like the grease may have been old, which really took away from the wing experience! I will try again though! The waffles were a little too soft for my taste,I would request them to be extra crispy. The grits were good, the home potatoes are deep fried diced potatoes, remind me of dice frence fries! Smothered potatoes would be so much better,in my humble opinion! Other than that I would definitely go back. read more

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First things first, the food is amazing. The staff is friendly. My server was attentive. I like breakfast food for dinner. Unfortunately, they close at 5pm. read more

The service was Amazing the food was soooo delicious !!!!! It tastes so great I felt like I was in heaven when I left there I was so Happy and truly satisfied I'm definitely have to put them up on the map As number # 1 SOUL" FOOD RESTAURANT SO FAR read more

2nd time here - beating the traffic and taking a break for a real down home old school diner meal. Love it. read more

The Ingredients - Old school booths. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

The food was delicious well seasoned. The service was a little slow as far as the food coming out but very friendly and nice workers, just took a while for the food to come out but it did not disappoint.held its temperature and taste was worth the wait. Nice little location saw a lot of to go orders going but really enjoyed eating inside. read more

Location is wrong Leads you to a middle of the intersection with no restaurants around Payment processing is shady I was charged And nobody's answering the phone read more

The Ingredients - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Compton, California

Amazing! Get the Sam Cooke you won't regret it! Customer service on point and food fantastic! Keep up the great work! read more

Food was delish! Service was good. They were short staffed the day I went in and that happens from time to time. I would go back. I had the no. 23 on the menu. read more

2 Star I came all the way from South LA to Compton to try The Ingredients (2251 W Rosecrans Ave), and honestly, this was a complete waste of my time. I arrived around 10:00 AM and didn't leave until about 11:30 AM, so an hour and a half of my day was gone for this experience. From the start, the service was horrible. Yes, they appeared understaffed, but respectfully, that is not the customer's responsibility. If you're open, basic service should still be provided. I asked multiple times for hot water so I could clean my utensils and stir my coffee. I asked the same server, Mary the hispanic lady, at least three or four times, and she never brought it. Meanwhile, my coffee was already on the table getting cold because I couldn't even prepare it. Another server eventually helped me, but by then my coffee was cold. I ordered chicken and waffles and waited... and waited... and waited. No check-ins. No refills. No communication. I was sitting there for about 45 minutes to an hour with no service at all. At that point, I was over it and asked for my bill. I was ready to pay for my cold coffee and leave. That alone should tell you how the experience was going. Then a tall guy came over with a orange hat, apologized, and asked me to stay. He was actually very nice, and because of him, I gave it one more chance and didn't walk out. When he asked what I ordered, it made me question if my food was ever even in rotation to begin with. Who knows at this point. Eventually, I did get my food, and I will be honest, it was good. The guy apologize again. But let's be clear: good food does not cancel out terrible service. I ended up spending $25.30, and I paid without asking for anything to be comped because that's just not how I move. But would I come back? Absolutely not!!!!!!! My sister wanted to come and I will tell her don't do it sis!!! The only positive part of this entire experience was the tall guy with the orange hat. He was polite, attentive, and actually seemed to care. Unfortunately, one good employee/owner cannot fix an overall bad experience. Service matters. And this was one of the worst service experiences I've had in a long time. Do I recommend this place? No. I don't care how good the food is. There are too many other places that can give you both good food and decent service. Save your time and your money. read more

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Took my mom here for her bday last week and I can say it was definitely fire. We definitely enjoyed our meals and the service. The inside is small and cute . My only complaint it was hot af inside don't sit close to the front counter lol but I will go back.. thank you for keeping the culture alive read more

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Pancakes The best I have ever had. Highly recommend. Customer service is good also but they need to work on organization as far as serving. read more

My Opinion! From the moment I stepped into Ingredients Restaurant, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. The service was exceptional--our server was not only friendly but also attentive, making the dining experience feel personal and welcoming. The cleanliness of the establishment stood out immediately, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. It's clear that the staff takes pride in maintaining a pristine environment, which only added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Now, let's talk about the food--absolutely delicious! Each dish was served piping hot, showcasing the kitchen's commitment to quality and freshness. The seasoned fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, bursting with flavor in every bite. The crispy catfish was equally impressive, with a golden crust and tender, flaky interior that truly hit the spot. As someone who values honest reviews and enjoys sharing my own experiences, I can confidently say that Ingredients Restaurant exceeded my expectations. It's refreshing to find a place that delivers on both taste and service. I'll definitely be returning for another round of that mouthwatering Southern comfort food. read more

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