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    Soul food at Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California

    Published: Apr 7, 2014 · Modified: Feb 17, 2020 by Cadry Nelson
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    Organic Soul Food Platter with mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, and black eyed peas on plate.

    When I was in Los Angeles a while back, I made it to a restaurant that I’ve been hearing about for eons – Stuff I Eat in Inglewood.

    It’s a place that I have meant to visit again and again. However, it seemed that usually when I was in the area, I was either on my way to the airport and in a hurry or coming back from the airport and in a hurry.

    But as luck would have it this time around, I needed to pick up my rental car by LAX, which put me in the neighborhood at just the right time for lunch at Stuff I Eat.

    Stuff I Eat

    Exterior Stuff I Eat restaurant.

    Stuff I Eat has been around since 2008. Their food is 100% vegan and 95% organic.

    It’s on the main drag of Market Street in Inglewood, along with other shops and restaurants. The street was pretty quiet while I was there, as it was still early in the lunch hour.

    Even though there’s a large awning outside with their name on it, because of the dark windows, I missed it and kept walking. Even after I turned around and started walking back, I almost missed it again. So etch this exterior into your mind’s eye and don’t make the same mistake I did.

    Bench, cabinet, and plants at Stuff I Eat.

    Dining tables and wall paintings inside of Stuff I Eat.

    The restaurant is clean and nicely laid out with café-style tables. The staff at the counter was all smiles and really helpful with ideas of their most popular items.

    They’re well-known for their tacos. But obviously I had to go with another popular item on their menu, the organic soul food platter.

    Organic soul food platter with barbecued tofu and mac & cheese.

    I ordered a half order of the platter, which came to $12. There was so much food, I easily could have shared it. 

    Instead, I took half home and finished it with breakfast the next day.

    Greens and black-eyed peas in bowls.

    The platter came with generous helpings of yams, black-eyed peas, barbecued tofu, slow cooked kale, a cornbread muffin, potato salad, and mac and cheese.

    The greens may well have been the best I’ve ever had. They were melt-in-your-mouth good with that wonderful tinny-ness you get from cooking greens for a long time.

    Black-eyed peas in bowl.The black-eyed peas were also particularly well seasoned. And since they’re not always my favorite bean, I was surprised at how good they were.

    Stuff I Eat is definitely one of those places where you can get caught in a circle of “just one more bite.”

    With so many complimentary flavors and huge portions, this is the restaurant to visit with friends and/or a big appetite! It is sure to be on my must-visit list on my next trip to Southern California.

    For more Southern California vegan options, visit my California travel page.

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    1. Hannah

      April 07, 2014 at 5:56 pm

      I never went there either, but it looks really cute! I’m a big ole sucker for soul platters.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 08, 2014 at 8:04 am

        Aren’t they the best? I wish that even one restaurant in my area would offer them.

        Reply
    2. FoodFeud

      April 07, 2014 at 7:06 pm

      Looks great, especially that mac n cheese and the tofu! Big portions at a restaurant are always welcome.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 08, 2014 at 8:05 am

        Yes, there’s no worry about going home hungry at this place! 😀

        Reply
    3. Caitlin

      April 08, 2014 at 11:06 am

      everything looks phenomenal, especially the mac and cheese and beans!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 12, 2014 at 7:26 am

        It was all super delicious! I wish I lived in the area and could explore the menu more!

        Reply
    4. acookinthemaking

      April 08, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Ahhh that all looks amazing! Putting this place on my list for my LA trip in June 🙂

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 12, 2014 at 7:27 am

        The LA food scene is going to keep you busy! I can’t wait to see everything you manage to squeeze in while you’re there!

        Reply
    5. Becky

      April 09, 2014 at 8:03 am

      That looks so amazing! It makes me want to head directly to Soul Vegetarian Kitchen for lunch.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 12, 2014 at 7:28 am

        Lucky! I wish there was a restaurant in the entire state that offered this kind of vegan soul food. Sadly, my closest option is about four hours away!

        Reply
    6. Shell

      April 09, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Cad, I noticed in the comments you mentioned that you won’t go home hungry at this place. I’m sold. You know I don’t like to go around hungry! And the food looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 12, 2014 at 7:33 am

        I’ve always admired your dedication to the principle of not going around hungry! 😉

        Reply
    7. Demetrius J Bagley

      April 11, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      YUM. Thanks for this heads up!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 12, 2014 at 7:30 am

        You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Demetrius!

        Reply
    8. Randi (laughfrodisiac)

      April 12, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      OH man that looks sooo good. I want that right now!! I need to find soul food where I am.

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 15, 2014 at 12:30 pm

        Good luck! I hope you find a great spot in your area. I’d love to have this meal all over again today. Too bad I’m a plane ride away now! 🙂

        Reply
    9. flickingthevs

      April 15, 2014 at 6:12 am

      London is clearly missing out on not having any soul food. I guess that means I’ll have to fix some up at home – I just don’t make potato salad often enough!

      Reply
      • Cadry

        April 15, 2014 at 12:29 pm

        I don’t make potato salad often either! Whenever I make potatoes, I’m always thinking about hot uses like breakfast potatoes or French fries. However, I really enjoy potato salad. I need to make a batch sometime!

        Reply

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