What a hidden little gem in Inglewood. We were in the area for a funeral and decided to get a bite to eat before we left. We asked the locals and this is where we were sent. Cool little place. Food was delicious and atmosphere cozy. I had the chicken and waffles and the Mr. Had the fried catfish sandwich. Service was wonderful I believe our server was Miguel. We will definitely come back. read more

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Tried The Toast & Jam in Inglewood today. Walking in was a little confusing at first because there isn't really a host stand or podium when you enter, you're basically walking straight into the dining area. I had read reviews mentioning a sign-in sheet and noticed a yellow notebook on the wall, but before we even got to it, one of the servers greeted us warmly and asked how many were in our party. He let us know there were two tables available and let us choose where we wanted to sit, which was nice and easy. To drink, I ordered the Sunrise, which is lemonade and orange juice mixed together. It tasted exactly like what it sounds like, refreshing, but nothing super memorable. For food, I ordered the breakfast burger with truffle fries. The truffle fries were good and came with a honey mustard dipping sauce that I actually really liked. I almost wanted to ask them what brand they use. The burger had very fresh ingredients and didn't taste bad at all, but overall it was pretty basic. I do think it could've used a little more sauce, though thankfully it wasn't dry because of the avocado, tomato, onion, and other toppings. My friend ordered the catfish and waffle with two wings on the side, and honestly her food seemed to be the standout. I tried some of the catfish and it was flavorful and well seasoned. She really enjoyed her meal and ate most of it. Overall, I wouldn't say the food was bad at all. Everything tasted exactly as described on the menu. For me personally, there just wasn't anything that made me want to come back and explore more of the menu. But if you're looking for a casual breakfast/brunch spot in Inglewood with friendly service and decent food, it's worth trying at least once. read more

The Toast & Jam - Breakfast Burger w/ truffle fries and a Sunrise - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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After a wonderful service at the Center of Hope, me and the hundred were hungry. We had tried another spot first and it was packed. So my fingers got to moving and found this place. We found parking quickly. Now I was informed that this used to be The Rusty Pot but is now The Toast and Jam. I was told the original owner sold it to her daughter. Our server was nice and helpful. We walked in and did not see a greeter and had to ask someone how to get a table. We were told to right our names in a clipboard and wait to be called. There was only one table outside in the sun and it was beaming hard that day. We sat down ordered and waited. Service was kind of slow and it was HOT!!! I ordered the Classic breakfast with catfish, regular grits, eggs and sourdough. Hubster got waffle combo with eggs, catfish, and cheesy grits. That catfish was fried to perfection!!!!! We were happy customers!!! My only suggestion maybe get a greeter and an umbrella with a stand to help block the sun. read more

If you live in LA you know many soul food restaurants are not open on Mondays and some Tuesdays. I wanted grits, eggs, pancakes, catfish, something along those lines. I found this little gem without the pancakes. They serve waffles instead. It's weird when you walk in because there isn't a podium or area to check in. The waiter came out and said I could sit anywhere. There are 5-6 tables inside that seat 4 people and one bar height table that seats 2. Outside seating has 2-4 tables. I was going to take out but since it wasn't crowded I decided to eat in (Monday at noon). I wanted the waffle, egg and catfish combo but there wasn't any catfish. I changed it to wings. I also ordered a side of cheesy grits. It took about 10 - 15 minutes which isn't bad. Everything looked great. I try grits wherever I go. Always! Even when I travel. These grits were sooo good. I only added butter and they were flavorful. Not bland. AND they were creamy! The only negative was the cheese wasn't mixed in. The waffle was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!....sooo good. The wings were fried and seasoned perfectly. The eggs were scrambled nicely. I tried not to eat everything. I wanted to save some for later. I ate all the grits and half of the waffle combo. The waiter was nice and friendly. I will definitely return and try to get the catfish. read more

The Toast & Jam - Waffle and wings combo with scrambled eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Some of the best brunch in all of LA!! banging catfish, all of their fish is cooked to perfection, and the Chicken and Waffles is next-level (fried exactly how I like it). Customer service is amazing. This is a Black-owned, women-owned restaurant and it is a 10/10 all around. I'll definitely be back. read more

The Toast & Jam - Catfish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Really enjoyed this spot! Service was great and the food was really good. Will definitely be back. Bully omelette was good but I'm coming back for that Catfish! read more

The Toast & Jam - Bully Omelette, Waffle Combo w/ Turkey Sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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The toast & jam has the BEST chicken and waffles in all of California. We've been frequenting this establishment for the past 8 years, and even though we moved an hour away, we still make a point to stop by for breakfast. The chicken wings are a special kind of magic, perfectly crunchy while succulently juicy. This place truly does not disappoint. read more

The Toast & Jam - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Service team was so nice and efficient. Food was delicious. Asked to speak to the Owner to let her know how wonderful my experience was, and she was delightful. Nice lunch/brunch after church :-) Definitely going back! The side of tomatoes were so good with their sprinkle of herbs. It also came with buttery sourdough toast that was yum! read more

The Toast & Jam - Catfish, grits, eggs, tomatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Service is great. Coffee is AMAZING. Portions are small and bill was 54 something for two plates and coffees. That's high for the food that we got. I ordered the waffle and chicken wings which were the size of buffalo wings (3). My plate was 23 dollars. It came with perfectly prepared eggs too. My son got the breakfast burger with potatoes. (See pics). His plate was 19. Food is good and again, coffee is excellent. Miguel was a great server. He was prompt, friendly and gave had amazing energy with a beautiful smile. Parking is metered for 2 hours. This is a cute, little breakfast spot. read more

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I ordered catfish, cheesy grits and scrambled eggs-medium with wheat toast. I ordered online for pick up, it was ready in about 12 minutes on a late Saturday morning. The catfish was fried, seasoned and cooked perfectly. The grits were good but the cheese was not mixed in, so the cheese was stuck to the paper. The eggs were good and scrambled just right. They buttered the toast and I added grape jelly. This was a nice late breakfast for me. They offer waffles, fried wings, bacon, sausage, and many other breakfast options. The place is a little on the small side but there's a food amount of tables and chain side and a seating area outside. Metered street parking is available. There are other businesses in the area and people are coming and going. I've never had a hard time finding parking on the block. read more

The Toast & Jam - Fried catfish and buttered wheat toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Very friendly service, clean place and our breakfast was delicious. Definitely recommend this place!

I ordered the chicken and waffles and was left with a greasy half hearted waffle and no option for compensation unfortunately a disappointing meal read more

The Toast & Jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

When we arrived, we didnt see any staff and couldn't tell if we should seat ourselves as there were a couple open tables. I saw a few customers at the back of the restaurant and noticed a sign up list for seating. Put our name on the list (3 people ahead) and waited about 30 min to be seated. We knew what we wanted and put our order in immediately. Food came out pretty quick and was excellent - grits perfectly cooked, catfish flaky and lightly seasoned. I loved the sourdough toast. Fresh, bakery style. I don't see how the restaurant name ties in to the menu, but hey. *insert shrug* I would absolutely visit again. read more

07-01-2026 Yesterday I came in with my family to have breakfast FRIST TIME HERE food was delicious service was wonderful , the server Miguel was attentive and generous, he was refilling coffee and checking on us all the time. Food was delicious service amazing I will definitely coming back and recommending this place read more

Just left about 5 minutes ago and my overall opinion is that the place is very basic. I had the classic breakfast with wings. Eggs scrambled hard, wheat toast and breakfast potatoes. Chicken wings were basic, not much seasoning. Hot sauce needed. Eggs were basic. The breakfast potatoes looked great but had ZERO flavor. I had a bite of my girlfriend's waffle and again was very basic. Not much flavor. My toast was amazing. My biggest complaint is that the place is called Toast and Jam but they serve prepackaged Smuckers jam. What a let down. The best part about this place was the food came out fast. They also charged my card for the wrong order then refunded and charged me again. Probably won't come back. read more

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Everything was perfect from the staff to the patrons and don't even get me started on the delicious food ! I usually get the wings and waffle.The wings are old school...season, drop em in flour then into the hot oil. Not that over battered nonsense! Today l had an omelet with Chipotle aioli sauce and grits. My friend had a ginormous breakfast sandwich. DE-LIPSMACKING-LICIOUS!! (Yes, that's a word bc l said so!) Now we have the Itis and need a nap IYKYK! Do come with an empty belly. You will not be disappointed read more

The Toast & Jam - Breakfast sandwich and omelet with grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

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So first time here with my friend we thought we'd try another new place. It was good. It was typical breakfast. They didn't have the catfish like my girlfriend wanted, though they ran out which I guess is very popular. Nothing really stood out to me, but yet it was good service, especially and just nice and friendly the ambience it was OK. It wasn't anything special just a little café no decorations really or anything like that but it's a good place to go not too expensive and like I said the food was good so I do recommend trying it. read more

I came through around noon during the week. There were five other patrons, no wait. I checked out the menu before coming and decided the breakfast sandwich was perfect but I wanted to try their chicken so I ordered a solo chicken wing. The sandwich was delicious. The toasted sourdough stole the show. It was the perfect buttery crisp. The service was ok. I was a little annoyed the man came to take my plate and napkin without even asking me. It was rude. I checked my watch to see if they were about to close. They still had an hour left but it appears they were packing up and ready to go by 1pm. I guess..Ambiance: The restaurant could use a few small upgrades to push it over the top. It's very boring inside. Worn chairs. Nothing fancy at all. So wouldn't recommend for a cute brunch or breakfast date. Also like to add as others have mentioned it was confusing walking in. No podium, no one to greet you. It was an awkward walking in, having never been before. The menu was small, but overall the food was great! read more

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Great local awesomeness. Ordered classic breakfast with catfish, potatoes and sourdough. Fantastic. The catfish was perfect. Not a lot of "ambiance" but staff were dressed well, and incredibly polite and kind. Very welcoming to a traveler like myself. I look forward to visiting again! read more

The Toast & Jam - Classic breakfast with catfish and sourdough - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

This pace was fantastic! I had the waffle, cheese eggs and catfish. The waffle was cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The fish breading has a subtle flavor that sets it apart from other restaurants. What can I say, it's hard to screw up cheese eggs ( spoiler alert they did not mess up the eggs). The service was great, and the staff was friendly. The only criticism I have is the price. In addition to what I ordered above, I hade an orange juice and coffee. With tip, it was well over $40 for just my breakfast order. read more

The Toast & Jam - Waffle, cheese eggs, fried catfish. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

A small restaurant in Downtown Inglewood that was busy on Friday morning. There was a short wait. Our server Miguel greeted us with a friendly smile where we placed our orders. The coffee was hot (not just warm) but hot & delicious. Because I ordered potatoes with my breakfast, Miguel explained it would be a few minutes for the potatoes to thoroughly cook. My soft scrambled eggs were perfect. Which doesn't happen often at other restaurants. The catfish was fried perfectly with a nice crunch. All I needed was a little hot sauce. Since I was with friends we decided to share a waffle. It was delicious. read more

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Ordered food didn't receive half of my order I called several times when someone final picked up I was placed on hold which they eventually hung up read more

Last day in LA and this spot popped up . Very small building with a real home feel ... just a heads up to write you own name on the wait list ... I decided to go with the traditional breakfast fried catfish with scrambled eggs with cheese , the potatoes with cheese and the sourdough toast ... I will say the wait time after you order will discourage you but we gone see how the food taste. Once the food came out of course the cheese is not on my eggs which means the whole plate goes back .., So the plate came back out with the potatoes done great .. with onions and peppers cooked in. The eggs with the cheese could have been cooked longer and also they were cold but I didn't press the issue .. However the catfish was the star of the dish ... seasoned very well and fried just right not under or over cooked ... I'm from the souf so the fresh taste out the water was a plus... The sever was friendly for the duration. The biggest downside was just the wait time... read more

The Toast & Jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

So sorry I was excited to try food today. Coworker showed me the tic tok review. Ordered catfish with potatoes with eggs over medium. My eggs were over cooked the yolk texture of boiled eggs. . The fish salty and not very flavorful. I really wanted to love it. read more

Service and food was amazing. i was hoping to try the chicken sandwich i had heard so much about but unfortunately it was sold out. I ended up getting the catfish breakfast and it was really good read more

Came in for last minute brunch, the food and service exceeded my expectations, I had a breakfast sandwich, the portion left me full to the brim. The server Miguel was very friendly and accommodating the entire time, I will be back! read more

The Toast & Jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Inglewood, California

Food is ok...chicken wings and waffle. Could definitely do better with indoor ambiance.

The food was amazing, Miguel was an amazing server, and very attentive! Definitely a must try if you're in Inglewood!

Well......... Pros : Friendly staff. Easy Ordering, Variety Menu. Clean establishment. Good ready upon arrival. Tasty catfish. Typical potatoes and grits. Cons: only comes with 1 slice of bread. "Toast" & Jam. Come on. With that name alone you should have some quality breads. and why not give 2 slices it's just regular bread. Portions are exactly single. You will NOT have left overs. Side of grits came in 3 tablespoon container for $5?? All in all. Yes it's black owned. Food is regular. Prices are regular and portion size are regular. They get a regulate score. Not bad but definitely nothing unique read more

I ordered the 3 fried chicken wings & waffle meal and everything was cooked to perfection! Wings were well seasoned, crispy, and juicy. My waffle was buttery, soft, and warm. Staff were extremely kind! Would definitely go again! read more

The food was excellent, everything was fresh, well cooked, and the seasonings were great! The service was also great and very welcoming. The only negative part is the waiting time but the greatness of the food really makes up for the long waiting times. A type of place you keep coming back to read more

Toast and Jam used to be the Rusty Pot and the sign is actually still up so you can't miss it. I ordered a waffle, eggs with cheese and Catfish. Let me tell you, that food was made with love! The Catfish was seasoned so well! It was delicious. My server brought me melted butter for my waffle and another hit! I wish I could remember my servers name because he went about and beyond in every aspect! read more

The server insisted on going back and forth with an attitude as a result of not being in agreement to opinions. Potatoes were burnt and sent back but was not taken off the bill. The server brought a tiny container that could not even fit the amount of food but expected to make it work anyway. I will NEVER return to this establishment. The server needs proper training in customer service. There's no reason to be argumentative and aggressive with a customer read more

Great local spot. Food is on point, always. Love the catfish and waffles. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

The flavor was on point. Will try the waffles next time. Support Inglewood! Wish they serve fruit

Food was delicious! Excellent service from our server Miguel. Definitely coming back.

Service is amazing and the food smells delicious and taste even better. Had a great brunch with my friends and we appreciated waiter "Miguel" service. He's extremely attentive and responsive with knowledge of the menu. The waffle aroma is amazing. We shall visit again. Thank you! Arnold Palmer read more

They say support black businesses but they were slower than slow with everything. We waited to be seated for awhile then had to wait at least 15 minutes for someone to finally take our order and then we still didn't get our food. Mind you it's been over an hour now. No server is checking on us or anything. It is a Tuesday. How long does it take to cook breakfast. We finally just walked out read more

Went in Sunday so it was crowded after church was over down the street. Everyone came there. As you get there you have to sign your name on a list. Had to ask where is the list. Long wait about an hour and half. Only hear them calling a couple who came in after us. Went in to see what's going on and my name was scratched off list, mind you we didn't hear our name called. It's a small hole in the wall. Food was ok. Not returning. Need a new system no one to greet you at door to take your name. Had to ask where to sign in. read more

First time eating there, the food was excellent eggs were the best I've had out cooked too. Perfection service was outstanding. We will definitely be back!!! read more