"Walking into this classic diner on Centinela feels like entering a secret club at the center of the neighborhood. Everyone is here— families, big groups of friends, and solo diners who’ve come in every week for the last 35 years. “I like the French toast because it melts in your mouth—warm, sweet goodness,” he describes. “I also love their more savory options, like cheese grits with catfish and eggs, or their collard greens. I come here whenever I’m craving soul food.”" - kat hong