My friend and I rolled into The Serving Spoon this morning after reading the LA Times hype, fully prepared to investigate the situation like two extremely serious breakfast journalists 🕵️‍♀️🍳

I’m happy to report: the hype is not only real… it might actually be an understatement.

There were people waiting outside, which is always a good sign. In LA, if no one is waiting, something is wrong 😅 But the line moved quickly and soon we were seated, hungry, hopeful, and emotionally ready for waffles 🧇

First of all, can we talk about the hospitality? The staff here are so friendly it almost feels suspicious, like everyone secretly went to Charm School 😂 One of the owners, Jessica, personally came by every table to check on people. Every. Table. In Los Angeles. I nearly fainted. That kind of service is rarer than affordable parking 🚗💸

Now let’s discuss the food, because WOW 🤤

I ordered The Big Spoon ($19.95), which should honestly come with a warning label and possibly a small forklift 🏗️🍽️ I had the waffle (light, fluffy, and spiritually uplifting 🧇✨), sausage patties, and skillet cornbread that made me briefly consider starting a cornbread fan club 🌽❤️

My friend got the same breakfast with bacon and a biscuit and entered what can only be described as a breakfast trance 🥓😌

But then — plot twist — we also ordered the five fried chicken wings ($6.25). These wings were so good they deserve their own reality show 🍗🔥 Crispy, perfectly cooked, crunchy in that deeply satisfying way that makes the whole table go silent except for happy chewing noises 🤤

The coffee was strong, hot, and did exactly what coffee is supposed to do: make life feel manageable again ☕️🙌

Portions here are generous enough to feed a small village 😂 but if you’re feeling responsible you can order the Mini Spooner (half size). Responsible choices were not made today 😅

The vibe is classic diner perfection — comfy booths, a proper counter for that authentic diner experience, and the kind of atmosphere where you immediately start planning what you’ll order next time before you’ve even finished eating 🍳✨

Long story short: we came because of the LA Times article, and we left emotionally attached to this restaurant ❤️

The Serving Spoon: come hungry, wear stretchy pants, and prepare to fall in love with breakfast all over again 😋

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