Food was excellent, service was a little slow, but it was worth the wait. The place was okay, very old school diner. We came all the way from Boston, Massachusetts and was referred by a Lyft driver and it was best referral. read more

Food was excellent! Great service I would take my friends and family there for breakfast and brunch

I finally made it to the Serving Spoon. My food was absolutely delicious. We had the best hostesses and waiters ever and the ambiance was so chill. I'll be back soon! read more

First time at there and I only had to wait maybe 7 minutes for a table. Ordered a basic breakfast with a side of pancakes. Everything was good. They did not disappoint and plan to go back to try something new. Staff from hostess, to servers, to busboy, and the cashiers made me feel welcomed. read more

Food Quality & Taste- 5/5 -Potatoes- 4/5 -Grits- 4/5 -Waffle- 5/5 -Chicken Wings- 6/5 The serving spoon was sooo great! All the food came out HOT! I got "The Big Spoon" and the name is absolutely appropriate. I didn't finish it all. Standouts? Those chicken wings! The waffle was also very good. They're a think waffle, as a heads up! Atmosphere-3/5 It's a laid by diner. Old school R&B music was on, the tv was playing and it was nice vibe. Totally compliments the comfort food that you're eating. Service- 5/5 Service was fast, very courteous and personable. I had to spend a certain amount to use a coupon I had and the sever was very supportive and accommodating. Value- 5/5 Totally worth it. No comments on the value. I'll be back! Opportunities for Learning- 3/5 This is a typical "southern," soul food restaurant. Not much to learn, but much to enjoy! As a note. They are James Beard award winners, so that was really cool to lean. read more

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I haven't been here in a couple of years. I decided to stop in this morning. The food is just outstanding- if you're looking for a good southern breakfast. This is the place to definitely visit for those of you that are visiting out of the country for FIFA . I'm telling you this is the place to come and have a wonderful delicious down home southern breakfast. I had scrambled eggs, egg whites with spinach and a little cheese the wings - fried wings. They were excellent not too greasy. The home fries potatoes were cooked to perfection. They were better than mine and I know mine are good. Pancakes were nice and hot. The Service was outstanding. I highly would recommend this place. For those of you who live in Los Angeles or in the neighbouring area please stop in. This is a wonderful place. I will tell you it's crowded. It is a little crowded but it's worth the wait! Bon appétit! read more

The Serving Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Popped in today for fairly traditional breakfast. Went with an extra sausage link which I didn't touches I overestimated my hunger. Smh The grits, sausage link, and eggs were made to order- another great experience. I didn't get the name of the main server, as there were more than one who actually helped out. Today was more of a team like effort-which was fine. The last thing of note is the timing when you descend on this business. If you're going to come after the morning rush, you're absolutely going to be good to go whether you are solo as I was or in a larger party. Count on a wait time of about 5 to 10 minutes max. On the other hand, if you're doing a real morning breakfast in a true morning time slot, be prepared to wait a while, and make that reservation via Yelp as soon as you arrive. And during the morning rush, even coming by yourself won't necessarily mean you're going to be able to bypass any lines and go straight to the bar-as I found that out on a recent visit. All in all another great experience. read more

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Pros: -Super friendly staff who are quick to serve you despite the long lines and wait times -The CORN BREAD. This was a favorite in our group because unlike many locations in So Cal, this one was NOT overtly sweet. Instead the corn bread was salty. The texture was perfectly crumbling in the inside yet firm with a crisp slightly burnt crust on the outside. Add some honey and butter and this was DELICIOUS. -The cinnamon butter. The waffles came with a delicious cinnamon butter that added a great flavor to the waffles. -The Chicken Wings. They were perfectly cooked making them piping hot when they arrived and were simple but delicious. Cons: -Dry Food. The fried chicken breast, red snapper, and waffles all tasted over cooked. The chicken breast was butterflied so it was very thin, not like a traditional bone in breast. I think this led to a drier chicken. Similarly, the red snapper tasted dry around the edges of the fish where it was thinner. Lastly, the waffles were a mix. The cinnamon butter added a great flavor yet the texture of the waffles were dry meaning I added more syrup and butter to soften them up. By comparison, the French toast were super soft and fluffy but lacked the cinnamon flavor. Final thought: -Overall, I would defiantly recommend this place for the great hospitality and great options. Not everything is a hit but if you stick to wings, corn bread, and French toast with cinnamon butter, you would be have a lights out dinning experience!!! read more

The Serving Spoon - Waffle CHICKEN BREAST 2 EGGS Home style POTATOES MAC & CHEESE YAMS RED SNAPPER French Toast CHICKEN WINGS CORN BREAD - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Pretty consistent neighborhood restaurant. The turkey chops were good but cooked a little too hard for me. Grits were nice and thick. Waffle tastes like it was made with wheat flour and was a bit rubbery. Eggs were prepared well. Coffee is a little mild but hot. Food was hot. Service was fast. We were charged for one meal x2 but thankfully caught it before paying. read more

The Serving Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Parking lot gets packed quick! I like that the restrooms are far from the dining area. Open layout. Place was packed full. Check in at the kiosk. Very friendly staff. Teamwork on service between bussing, refills, etc. food is in very huge portions and texture makes me assume it's all fresh either made to order or recently made. Only complaint is the greens had no seasoning. I'll be back to try the fish and Mac n cheese read more

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Its always a pleasure to dine in at The Serving Spoon. I normally get breakfast but today I was curious to try the oxtail and baby... they did not disappoint. My entire party of 3 got the oxtail special and we were all very pleased and satisfied. Thanks Jessica for the recommendation. They were finger licking good read more

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Great customer service, good food, and difficult parking. I would come back, but I feel the fish and chicken was overly done, I was hoping for something more juicy. Other than that, great flavors and menu options. read more

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This place is really popular so come early and be prepared to wait. The food is good and the staff is really nice!! Definitely recommend. read more

The Serving Spoon - SHRIMP & GRITS (Fri-Sun) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Fish and Grits was FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Service was 100% and my Mom loved the entire experience. read more

So I had the fried turkey chops, grits and scrambled eggs with cornbread. The turkey chops were absolutely delicious and seasoned just right. The grits were awesome (butter and pepper; no sugar!). The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection, soft but done just right. The orange juice was real, just a tad sweet. My wife had a polish sausage sandwich and my daughter had a breakfast bowl. The aromas at our table were amazing! I'm getting hungry all over again as I pen my memories there! The restaurant is cozy, service is superb and very friendly. The prices hit just above $$. The Serving Spoon is billed as an urban eatery and that is the vide fo sho! Parking is limited because it's shared, but some spaces are generous in size. There are a couple of handicap stalls. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there with my wife and our daughter. Our hostess has been there over 20 years, she must've started working at the age of 5 because she seems to be in her 20s! She is fantastically fun. We all agreed that The Serving Spoon is worthy to be elevated to our favorite breakfast spot. read more

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I finally tried this spot...on Easter. But still waited about twenty minutes. It's a no for me. There were several red flags for me. But the number one problem was spending 55 dollars( before tip) for breakfast for two and it being below average. My daughter got a waffle and bacon. I've never seen her leave bacon on the plate. She is a bacon fiend. She left bacon on the plate. They give you big vats of fake syrup warmed in a plastic bottle. I thought we had moved on from diabetes high fructose poison syrup. It's a disservice to the Black community to still offer this. Know better do better. They could save lives by using real maple syrup. I'd rather pay more for syrup with nutrients. Now the real kicker.... I ordered two sides, catfish nuggets and grits. The catfish nuggets were 15.95. I ate a few. Took most of them to go. On the way home, I snack on the catfish. I get to the last nugget..bite in....its chicken. Firstly...I do not eat chicken. Secondly....how the hell? The whole experience made me sad. My pockets and my belly. read more

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The food was amazingly delicious and served with excellence. Service was great everything we requested was not forgotten.

Get here right when it opens...and wait. You're not the only person who wants to eat here, and I'm told there's a line out the door at all hours. It is ALL about the ambiance here, big circular booths for big happy families. Fried chicken is a staple, and the wings lunch entree is a good decision, though it's all the sides that stand out. The collard greens are great - cooked just enough so they're not pulpy. Grits are good, and so is the mac and cheese. Candied yams are the best! We also got the Wednesday Oxtail special. The meat is impossibly tender, but the gravy was extremely salty and I wish there was more rice. Not a problem, though, the meat goes even better with some grits. My food wasn't perfect, but I like and appreciate them. I think the issues are from just how busy they are, and I can only be happy that so many people see how special this place is. read more

One of my absolute favorites! I recall many past meals there with fondness! Can't wait for next time! Highly recommended!

$11 for a bowl of red beans and rice is highway robbery. This is barely a cup and can't be the 12ozs advertised. The $8 container is only slightly smaller than this and it's all you get. No cornbread or anything. Smh. Do better! Even the lady behind the counter said it's a waste of money. It's good but not worth it. Won't be ordering again. read more

The Serving Spoon - RED BEANS & RICE (12 OZ) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

My food was Mid Used to be good back in the day. No longer. Nothing here worth waiting in line. Everything was boring overpriced and lacking seasoning read more

My breakfast today was so good! I'm glad to give The Serving Spoon an updated review. There are so many people who love this place, I figured the first time, I must have gotten the wrong thing. Ordered takeout. I had the Little Spoon and opted for French toast (4 pieces), friend chicken (6 party wings), and eggs scrambled medium with cheddar cheese. I like how customizable their plates are. Eggs were cooked perfectly. French toast was fluffy, flavorful, and not dry. And that fried chicken was crispy, the batter on it had a nice crunch. I would have liked a bit more salt for my own liking, maybe hot sauce, but it's still good fried chicken. read more

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What a gem. I came on a busy Saturday with a few yoga friends. I had the shrimp and grits for the first time, and it was delicious. The fried shrimp was full flavor. There was a gravy sauce that gave the grits amazing flavor. I was super happy. It's a small spot and the wait can be long, so get here early. Always excited to support black owned businesses. read more

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I have been dining here for years, but I haven't been here since the COVID-19 pandemic. Decided to take my uncle to lunch here and he enjoyed it. The food was still good as I remembered. I ordered the Polish sausage, eggs, grits, and toast. He had the turkey chops with red beans and rice and black eyed peas which were delicious. The food was made fresh to order and was full of flavor. The meat was tender and moist. Our waitress Ericka was outstanding. She was very professional, patient, and kind. The restaurant has a nice cool vibe with good music. Note: Parking is a little difficult when it's crowded. Great place to dine with family for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Everything went well. The restaurant was clean. The waiters of waitresses were friendly and nice, but I especially respect and loved was everyone had head covers and if men had beards they had nets on their beards so their their hair wouldn't get in the food. Prices were wonderful even outside waiting area had cushion seats. It was clean outside. It was safe outside and all the food was tasty. My husband especially loved the tender liver and onions. That's my next choice when I go back. read more

The Serving Spoon - Fillet catfish greens, and candid yams - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Loved the atmosphere, as soon as I walked in, the neighboring people at the counter said "good morning to me." I met various regulars who have been coming here for years and shoutout to Sherman who helped me order since i didn't know what to try. It's typical diner food but I would definitely come again for the comfortable atmosphere! read more

The Serving Spoon - Spooner Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Fire best place for brunch gotta love Inglewood. A little bit of a wait but it's worth the wait.

I'm pretty confident I've reviewed this American gem before but I feel the need to run it back. Listen, these mofos don't miss. The wait may be long and the parking lot may be a zoo wafting of marijuana (isn't that decor) but the food will be soul on a damn plate. I swear they got like ten grannies from Mississippi back there cooking them grits because good God! We returned on a random Saturday to get my daughter a lil taste of good food after dance class at Debbie Allen. As usual I had the fish and grits. Just delightful. The food keeps tradition intact and everything is prepared perfectly. This is our go to when family goes to town. They always love it. read more

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Food amazing! Service Excellent!! Ambiance Loved it!!! We ordered salmon croquettes, grits, eggs to eat at establishment . Got the snapper plate & veggie omelette to go! Everything was excellent and great portions. Mac & red beans and rice was a great treat. All staff were nice. Food came in a good amount of time , even my to go order. Nice & Clean! Can't wait to return! read more

As a Inglewood/Los Angeles native, I've of course visited the Serving Spoon in the past but didn't have that good of an experience so I wasn't too amped to go back. But after hearing the changes made to the restaurant, I want to give it another try. After the back and forth with the menu, I chose the fried fish and waffle with the side of cornbread that I heard heavily bragged on and it was decent. Unfortunately the fried fish was overly salty so that was a disappointment as I was excited to try it but it was alright and glad I at least got to try it again recently. read more

The Serving Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

The spot is super welcoming and all the staff is very friendly and attentive which i was very impressed with, the food definitely lacked flavor. I even had the pleasure of hearing the staff fight about cooking the eggs correctly which was funny bc my daughter did not like her eggs nor did I, the potato's and fried chicken which were both great. I would honestly still come back again and give them another shot just bc the staff was friendly the atmosphere was great just open and welcoming. read more

The Serving Spoon - Big Spoon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Great food Eggs were cooked spot on The potato's were nice and hot and tasted really good The service was also amazing. She kept checking up on me and had a great attitude. Would definitely recommend stopping by read more

The Serving Spoon - Big spoon Order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Overall the food and place was amazing. The shrimp and grits really heals the soul, the first bite was packed with flavor. Went here on a Sunday so it was packed and had to wait one hour to get seated, but still worth it. Nice classic diner vibes as well. read more

The Serving Spoon - SHRIMP & GRITS (Fri-Sun) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Food was just like I wanted it. French toast and catfish. Mimosas were just right. Atmosphere was very loud like i like it. Please go. Service was good read more

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The day began with a journey from Downtown Los Angeles to Inglewood for breakfast at the legendary Serving Spoon. Getting there as a wheelchsir user on public transit was part of the adventure itself: about an hour on the Metro E Line, followed by a transfer to the Metro 212 bus, and then a 25-minute roll to the restaurant. When I finally arrived, the place was packed and buzzing with energy--loud, lively, and about 98% Black, which immediately felt like home. Navigating through the crowd took a bit of maneuvering, but the restaurant itself was wheelchair accessible and the staff were patient and accommodating. The Serving Spoon met all of my expectations--and then some. The menu was incredibly inviting, and I went with the eggs, grits, and a side of greens. Everything was outstanding. The eggs were fluffy and golden, the grits were absolutely banging--no seasoning needed, though I happily added black pepper--and the greens were rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The service matched the food: warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Even with the tight space during peak hours, I never felt rushed or overlooked. Despite the long trek from Downtown LA using the Metro E Line and the 212 bus, this is a place I have to return to at least once more before I leave. I absolutely enjoyed the food, staff and the ambience of The Serving Spoon. read more

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Always the most friendly service at this establishment. Not only is the food amazing but the portions are just perfect. I definitely and curious to try their fish next time I stop by. Seriously everything on their menu is delicious. Great for groups and mimosas too! read more

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One of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. The scrambled eggs! Solid creamy not runny delicious. The bacon was a crispy 4 hearty slices. The waffle was freshly made (RC&W style). The turkey sausage is 2 homemade seasoned patties. The grits as a side just enough. All around great service (Tall Light-skin). And refills on lemonade! Will definitely go back. read more

I was completely disappointed with them using LIQUID EGGS- the charge is way too much for liquid eggs- my eggs should have been fresh and cracked- I did not care for the almost of butter that was drenched on the toast as well I will not return - I am a Chef - I know FOOD QUALITY- this was NOT IT read more

The Serving Spoon - Liquid eggs and not fresh - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Good afternoon hope all is well, came here on Saturday of last week with my best friend Omar, yes it was about an hour wait but it was worth it. The service was amazing server was nice and polite gave great recommendations. I had the catfish filet dinner special it was the truth cooked to perfection, wasn't hard, dry or over cooked. Them sides tho was the truth, collard greens was fire not dry at all. The yams was the truth mixed with that Mac cheese. Had the sunrise drink it was fire. Definitely will be coming back to try the breakfast. Other people say this place is trash but it's not. I enjoyed everything 10 out of 10. read more

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Drove down to this spot from Ventura County. The drive was not disappointing getting here it was worth it. The chicken was hot and crunchy very tasteful. The grits were creamy and hot. Breakfast burrito had perfect amount of potatoes and meat Really enjoyed your breakfast. The place is small and the parking can be challenging. Expect to wait for a table. read more

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