"Compton’s vegan staple is Crystals Soul Cafe, a neighborhood restaurant that makes some of the city’s best cornbread along with soul food plates centered around proteins like vegan “shrimp” or smothered “chicken.” Inventive takes on vegetables include the Cajun fried oyster mushrooms and lion’s mane “ribs” — both of which can be enjoyed with sides like vegan chili, “lobster” macaroni and cheese, collard greens, black-eyed peas, and sprouted red beans and rice. The shop also sell a bonus item: actual plants." - Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland
Crystals Soul Cafe
