Butter Loves Kitchen

Butter Loves Kitchen brings the warmth of authentic soul food to the heart of Los Angeles from its home at 1432 Oak St. This locally-owned meal service has earned a devoted following by delivering something increasingly rare: real food made from fresh ingredients, prepared with genuine care. Every dish that leaves Butter Loves Kitchen is made to order, ensuring each meal arrives with the kind of flavor and soul that keeps customers coming back. The kitchen specializes in traditional soul food recipes, executed with meticulous attention to seasoning and technique. Diners consistently praise the restaurant for serving some of the best-tasting soul food Los Angeles has to offer, with flavors seasoned to absolute perfection. The experience extends beyond the plate. Customers frequently highlight the personable, sweet nature of the owner, who has cultivated a welcoming atmosphere that feels less like a transaction and more like family. While meals are crafted with care—sometimes requiring a patient wait—regulars agree the food is absolutely worth it.