The Serving Spoon, Soul food restaurant in Inglewood, California, US.
The Serving Spoon is a soul food restaurant in Inglewood with an extensive breakfast menu. The kitchen serves omelets, pancakes, and catfish in generous portions.
The restaurant opened in 1983 and changed ownership in 2004 when Angela and J.C. Johnson took over from Angela's father Harold E. Sparks. This transition marked a new chapter in the place's story.
The restaurant names dishes after staff members, such as 'The Jerry' with pancakes and chicken wings. This tradition reflects how the team has become woven into the place's identity.
The restaurant is located on Centinela Avenue and operates daily from morning until early afternoon. Online ordering is available for guests who want to place orders in advance.
During 2020 the community rallied to support the restaurant through a fundraising campaign that raised over 75,000 dollars. An NFL player made a major contribution, showing how backing came from unexpected quarters.
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