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The Serving Spoon
A family-run breakfast soul food diner, open since 1983 and now run by siblings Justin Johnson and Jessica Bane. It's open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., so go early.
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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