My 2 Cents LA
Southern restaurant (US) · Mid-Wilshire
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5583 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Highlights
Elevated Southern classics, gluten-free options, warm vibe
Elevated Southern classics, gluten-free options, warm vibe
"My Two Cents is a fantastic Southern cafe with a casual sidewalk patio in Mid-City and an all-day menu filled with everything from a turkey meatloaf sandwich to black-eyed pea hummus to our favorite shrimp and grits in town. Their version comes with buttery shrimp sitting in a bath of Creole beurre monté, all over creamy corn parmesan grits. Wash it down with some of their iced tea, and top the meal off with whichever of their baked goods has just come out of the oven. Many items on their menu are also gluten-free, including the shrimp and grits." - brant cox, kat hong, arden shore
"Founded in 2013 by Alisa Reynolds and her pastry-chef sister, Theresa Fountain, this Los Angeles soul-food staple announced it will end dine-in service on July 31 and transition into a catering operation while producing a line of products and merchandise. Reynolds, who hosted Searching for Soul Food on Hulu and was nominated for a Best Chef: California James Beard Award in 2024, announced the closure in an Instagram post and told the Los Angeles Times that the shift is something she’s been considering for years and that she looks forward to feeding people in their homes and doing pop-ups. The closure is cited alongside a broader wave of restaurant shutdowns in Los Angeles driven by lingering pandemic effects, the 2023 industry strikes, recent wildfire impacts on dining, immigration enforcement-related workforce fears, and rising costs." - Mona Holmes
"Find Southern classics in Mid-City at My Two Cents, where chef Alisa Reynolds slings dishes like a gluten-free macaroni and cheese with brown rice penne and a blistered Parmesan crust; if that’s not enough, the juicy gluten-free fried chicken will also do nicely. Other gluten-free-friendly menu staples include the shrimp and sweet corn grits, fried green tomatoes, and oxtail tacos. Eat it all in the small, warmly lit dining room, or call in an order to take home." - Nicole Adlman
"“I’ve been going to My Two Cents for over 10 years. And when I was pregnant, it was all I wanted to eat. And that’s probably why my oldest son likes mac and cheese so much, because I would eat so much of it [from there]. And please don’t judge me, but there’s a strawberry cake—it’s so good. I have a sweet tooth, ok?”" - brant cox
"My Two Cents makes Southern classics that shine. Located in Mid-City, the menu is a refreshing take on soul food with beautiful presentations like the creamy black-eyed pea hummus, a fried green tomato po’boy, and a plantain-stuffed pork chop. For those leaning towards gluten-free, My 2 Cents has plenty of options, including macaroni and cheese." - Mona Holmes
