Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 PM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Inglewood: 12:32 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (310) 412-3927 to confirm.
Location & directions
1403 Centinela AveInglewood, CA 90302
About The Serving Spoon
The Serving Spoon is a Southern restaurant (US) located at 1403 Centinela Ave in Inglewood, California. It's part of our guide to 65 restaurants, cafes and bars in Inglewood. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
The Serving Spoon is open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 55 menu items across 9 sections, including Spooner Breakfast, Omelets, Pancakes, Waffles, & French Toast, Additional Breakfast, and A la Carte. Listed prices range from $6.95 to $28.50, with a typical item around $17.50. Menu highlights include Choose One Meat, Two Eggs, One Side, & Your Choice of Bread, Veggie, and Big Spoon.
You can visit for no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, coffee, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and on-site parking. Reservations are accepted; call (310) 412-3927 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Southern Restaurant (US) · Soul Food
- Address
- 1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
- Phone
- (310) 412-3927
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Menu
- 55 items · $6.95–$28.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Southern restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Southern restaurants across the US
Based on 100 menus with 5,848 priced items from Southern restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
At The Serving Spoon the median listed price is $17.50, higher than the typical $10.99 for Southern restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 21% | $11.47 |
| French Fries | 21% | $4.75 |
| Collard Greens | 20% | $5.00 |
| Green Beans | 19% | $3.99 |
| Fried Okra | 18% | $4.00 |
| House Salad | 17% | $9.50 |
| Mac & Cheese | 16% | $6.99 |
| Potato Salad | 16% | $4.00 |
Calculated from 100 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Serving Spoon there are 15 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Chicken & Wings (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and American (2).
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsHarriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box0.2 mi
- PizzaDomino's0.3 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.3 mi
What to expect at a Southern restaurant (US)
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Serving Spoon's opening hours?
Open daily, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is The Serving Spoon open on Sunday?
Yes, The Serving Spoon is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is The Serving Spoon located?
The Serving Spoon is located at 1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302.
What is the phone number of The Serving Spoon?
You can call The Serving Spoon at (310) 412-3927.
Does The Serving Spoon offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Serving Spoon offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at The Serving Spoon?
The typical price range at The Serving Spoon is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $6.95 to $28.50.
Does The Serving Spoon take reservations?
Yes, The Serving Spoon accepts reservations.
Is The Serving Spoon wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Serving Spoon open late?
No, The Serving Spoon usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Serving Spoon?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Serving Spoon. Nearby options include Harriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited (0.1 mi), Jack in the Box (0.2 mi), and Domino's (0.3 mi).
How much do Southern restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 100 menus with 5,848 priced items from Southern restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $17.00.
