Craving Soul Food? We Gotchu.
Here are some spots bringing a touch of Southern flavor and tradition to LA.
Photo: Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen202 E Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
Adolf Dulan, the King of Soul Food, opened Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen in 1999, and it has reigned supreme ever since. They’re famous for their mac n cheese, addicting peach cobbler, generous portions, good service, and food that reminds you of being at your grandma’s for Sunday dinner. It's always busy, so you'll never have to eat alone – and they’re open till 8 pm.
Photo: My 2 Cents
5583 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Chef Alisa’s menu at My Two Cents LA is inspired by her parents’ Southern heritage. Her dishes are health-conscious while still delivering classic flavors. Try gluten-free shrimp & grits or BBQ fried chicken, and perhaps the beloved crack cake for dessert. Whatever you decide, you won’t regret your visit to this Mid City neighborhood favorite.
Photo: Les Sisters'
21818 Devonshire St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
20450 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Comfort has been tucked away in Chatsworth for over 30 years at Les Sisters'. It’s family owned and operated, and its food has stayed consistently delicious through three generations. The fried chicken and jambalaya are solid favorites, but you can’t go wrong with anything on this menu. Great people and great food always make a great time.
Photo: Delicious
4229 S Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Delicious has only been open since 2018, but it’s already legendary thanks to its food and its venue, the famous Dunbar Hotel. Father-daughter duo Vidal and Adriana Cortes opened the restaurant as part of an effort to revive the community’s rich history through new investment in the property. They’ve got breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a loaded menu featuring house specialties like creole beef spaghetti and gumbo.
Photo: Fixins
800 W Olympic Blvd A150
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Fixins was founded to bring the community together to celebrate the rich heritage and culture of African Americans. They seek to set the standard for the American soul food experience by offering authentic dishes and impeccable service in a hip, energetic atmosphere. Brunch, lunch, dinner, or any time in between, hit up Fixins for deep-fried deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, charred okra, grits, biscuits & gravy, and much more.
Photo: Doordash
2638 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Chef Marilyn’s is another longstanding (three decades!) spot by Adams and Crenshaw. This popular spot has a huge variety of meals and is always busy during lunchtime. Anything you’re craving, they probably have it. Chicken, beans, gravy, candied yams, catfish, just to name a few crowd favorites.
Photo: Joe Stougaard
11715 Moorpark St.
Studio City, CA 91604
Uncle Andre’s BBQ is an unassuming spot in a strip mall, but their chicken is juicy, their mac n cheese is gooey, and the cornbread is extra fluffy. The food speaks for itself, and the service is always amazing. Visit Uncle Andre’s as soon as you can!
Photo: Annie's Soul Delicious
615 N Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
A meal from Annie's always feels like a warm hug. The moment you pick up your food from this DTLA soul food spot, you'll immediately be greeted with the warm aroma of honey BBQ fried chicken and fresh cornbread. The real star of the show, though, is their fried catfish, which is coated in their special cornmeal breading and fried to crispy perfection. Note that Annie's is takeout-only at this time!
Photo: Comfort LA
902 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
What started as a late-night pop-up restaurant is now one of LA's go-to spots for soul food. The folks behind Comfort LA have taken a clean approach to soul food favorites like mac n cheese friend chicken by relying on locally sourced, fresh ingredients and slightly healthier cooking methods so you don't have to feel as guilty about giving in to your cravings. The menu mostly revolves around their chicken wings, so you really can't go wrong. If we can offer you one piece of advice, get the candied yams and, of course, a side of "That Sauce."
Photo: Gritz and Waffles
1243 S Alvarado B1
Los Angeles, CA 90006
After a long eventful weekend, you're going to need something to soak up all those bad decisions you made. That's where the soul food brunch at Gritz and Waffles comes in handy. Hailing from Dallas, TX, restauranteur Jurni Rayne puts tender loving care into every plate of waffles and grits that hits your table. It's hard to come by authentic creamy grits in LA, but Jurni's recipe will give Southern transplants the taste of home they've been craving. When it comes to waffles, get the peach cobbler with bourbon-infused maple syrup and Mama Zula's magic cinnamon sugar butter. If you're in the mood for something savory, the flaky catfish is battered just right and the grits are perfectly seasoned. Make sure to save room for their collard green dip – spinach artichoke dip will never taste the same.
