Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour: Eat. Vibe. Support Black Business.

There are food tours, and then there are experiences that remind you why food has the power to bring people together.

Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour was definitely the latter.

I arrived expecting to eat good food, visit several Black-owned businesses, and learn a little more about Los Angeles. What I didn't expect was how quickly a bus full of strangers would begin to feel like a community.

From the moment we arrived, there was an energy surrounding the tour. The original plan was for three buses, but so many people showed up that a fourth bus was needed. What impressed me was how Daisy and her team handled the unexpected increase in attendance. There was no sense of panic or disorganization. They simply adjusted, accommodated everyone, and kept the experience moving.

And then we were off.

The food was definitely a major part of the experience. We got to experience food from multiple Black-owned businesses without having to drive all over Los Angeles ourselves.

Our stops included Red’s Flavor Table, Honey Kettle Chicken, Court Cafe, Tal’s Cafe, The Serving Spoon, and Sol y Soul.

At Tal’s Cafe, I enjoyed the eggs, sausage, and bacon. There were pancakes too, but I skipped them because there was already a lot of sweetness early in the tour. I still had to ask someone who tried them about the flavor because they looked like they might be sweet potato pancakes, but they weren't. The recipe was a secret, so apparently I'm going to have to keep wondering!

Court Cafe gave us fried chicken and waffles, and The Serving Spoon served shrimp and grits.

But Red’s Flavor Table?

That was my standout.

I had shrimp over smothered potatoes with crawfish, and I was blown away. It wasn't your traditional shrimp and grits. There may have been grits incorporated into the dish, but the smothered potatoes were what really caught my attention.

The texture was everything.

The potatoes were soft but still firm enough to have some bite. They weren't mushy, and that texture paired beautifully with the shrimp and crawfish. Out of everything I tasted on the tour, this was the dish I kept thinking about afterward.

Sol y Soul brought us something that tasted like a cornbread-style treat with sweet butter and peach jam. And that butter? Whew. 😋

Each business brought something different to the table, and I loved that we weren't simply handed food and sent on our way. The chefs and restaurant teams were part of the experience. They introduced themselves, shared the food with us, and welcomed us into their spaces.

I'll be honest: I thought the bus would simply be transportation between food stops. I was wrong. The bus became part of the experience.

We played games. We laughed. We talked. People exchanged social media handles. I met people I probably never would have crossed paths with otherwise.

And somewhere between one stop and the next, strangers started becoming familiar faces. That was one of my favorite parts because Daisy didn't just create a way for people to eat at several restaurants. She created a space where people could connect while they ate.

Daisy & Her Team

Daisy is an incredible host, and meeting her was one of the unexpected highlights of the day. She has such a vibrant personality and such a genuine heart for people that you can't help but feel excited to have met her. Her love for food, people, and Black-owned businesses is evident throughout the entire experience. By the end of the tour, we were taking pictures together like we had known each other for years. That's the kind of energy Daisy brings, warm, welcoming, and the kind that makes you want to be around her and support what she's building. Her team was just as wonderful.

Everyone was knowledgeable, polite, attentive, and genuinely welcoming.

Even when I was one of the last people to receive my cocktail, I never felt forgotten. They made sure I was taken care of, and that attention to detail mattered.

There was a positive energy throughout the entire experience, and it felt intentional.

What I Took Away From the Tour

The food was delicious, but the biggest thing I took away from Daisy's Black LA Food Tour was community. At every stop, the people coming out of the businesses were so welcoming. Some had already eaten and were leaving, yet they were still excited to see the tour arriving.

That stayed with me because it reminded me that Los Angeles isn't just a collection of neighborhoods and restaurants. It's people, culture, support, connection, and showing up for one another.

And that's what made this experience feel so much bigger than a food tour.

Daisy has created an experience where you can discover Black-owned businesses, eat incredible food, learn about the city, meet new people, and spend an afternoon simply enjoying the company of others.

I would absolutely recommend this experience for a birthday celebration, girls' day, group outing, or even if you're simply looking for something different to do in LA. You don't have to worry about navigating from restaurant to restaurant. Just get on the bus, come hungry, come curious, and be ready to meet some people.

Because sometimes you get on a bus expecting a food tour and leave with a connection. That's what Daisy's Black LA Food Tour gave me, and that, to me, is what it means to Meet Me at the Table. 🤎

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