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South LA Cafe
Joe and Celia Ward-Wallace founded this family-owned cafe and community hub in 2019. It also sells affordable produce.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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