Matthews Home Style Cooking Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Matthews Home Style Cooking, where culinary comfort meets heartfelt hospitality in Gardena, CA. Located at 2222 Rosecrans Ave, this charming eatery serves up a menu brimming with soul food staples and breakfast delights that are lovingly crafted to remind you of home.

  • Breakfast Highlights: Indulge in their Ham Omelet, complete with a medley of fresh ingredients, or try the Fruity Pebbles Pancakes for a whimsical start to your day.
  • Signature Dishes: Customers rave about the oxtails and perfectly seasoned pork chops, bringing back childhood memories with every bite.
  • Atmosphere: The warm, inviting vibe makes dining here feel like a family gathering, with friendly staff eager to share bits of their cherished recipes.

Whether you're stopping in for a hearty breakfast or a soulful dinner, Matthews Home Style Cooking is the perfect destination for delicious food and a welcoming experience!

Beverage Mocktails

Muddy Water

Half Sweet Tea Half Lemonade

$4.99

Arnold Palmer

Half Unsweetened Tea Half Lemonade

$4.99

Tennessee Orange Sweet Tea (Mocktail)

Sweet Tea, Orange Juice, Strawberry

$5.99

Tropical Punch Surprise (Mocktail)

Lemonade, Orange, Kool-Aid, Apple, Watermelon

$5.99

Sunset

Half Orange Juice & Half Cranberry Juice

$4.99

Sunrise

Half OJ Half Lemonade

$4.99

Appletini Cobbler (Mocktail)

Appler Juice, Lemonade, Lime

$4.99

Shirley Temple (Mocktail)

Lemonade, Grenadine

$4.99

Melon Kiss

WATERMELON JUICE, KIWI, AND LEMONADE

$5.99

Can Soda

$2.99

Coffee

$3.99

Hot Tea

$2.99

Real Lemonade

$3.99

Sweet Tea

$3.99

Iced Tea

$3.99

Juice

Orange, Cranberry, Apple, or 6 ounce can Pineapple

$3.99

Milk

$3.99

Hot Chocolate

$3.99

Bottled Water

$2.50

Beverages

Breakfast

Fruity Pebbles Pancakes Breakfast

Fruity Pebbles mixed in our delicious Pancakes batter served with eggs & your choice of meat

$15.99

Red Velvet Waffle Breakfast

served with eggs & choice of meat

$16.99

Bacon Breakfast

Your choice of pork or turkey bacon. Served with grits, potatoes or rice and toast or biscuit.

$16.99

Sausage Breakfast

Your choice of pork or turkey. Served with grits, potatoes or rice and toast or biscuit.

$16.99

Hot Or Mild Link Breakfast

Your choice of pork, chicken, or beef. Served with grits or rice and toast, biscuit.

$15.99

Breakfast Pork Chop And Egg

Bone in breakfast chop seasoned and fried to perfection. Served with grits or rice and toast, biscuit.

$15.99

Salmon Croquette, Grits And Eggs (No Substitutions)

2 salmon croquette served with grits alongside 2 eggs No substitutions

$15.99

Turkey Patty And 2 Egg

Served with grits or rice and toast, biscuit.

$18.99

Hotcake

Your choice served with bacon or sausage and eggs.

$16.99

Waffle

Your choice served with bacon or sausage and eggs.

$16.99

French Toast

Your choice served with bacon or sausage and eggs.

$15.99

Shrimp Or Fish And Grits With Eggs

Catfish, Red Snapper or Shrimp served with 2 eggs & Grits

$17.99

Chicken And Waffle

3 jumbo chicken wings, 1 waffle and 1 egg.

$18.99

Ham Omelet Breakfast (Diced Ham, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes & Cheese)

Diced Ham, Green Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes & Cheese served with Potatoes, Grits or Rice & Biscuit or Toast

$15.99

All American Omelete

Cheddar, bacon, bell pepper, red onion and tomato. Served with grits or rice and toast or biscuit.

$19.99

Veggie Omelet Breakfast (Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Onions & Cheese)

Spinach, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Cheese & Onions Served with potatoes, grits or rice & Biscuit or Toast

$16.99

Grilled Chicken Omelet

Grilled chicken breast with cheese, bell pepper, onions and tomatoes served with potatoes, grits or rice and biscuit or toast.

$20.99

Pork Patty And 2 Eggs Breakfast

Served with grits or rice and toast, biscuit.

$15.99

Grilled Ham And 2 Eggs

Ham seasoned to perfection served with potatoes, grits or rice and biscuits or toast.

$14.99

Peach Cobbler French Toast

Four Slices of French Toast Topped with Peach Cobble Peaches your choice bacon or sausage & eggs

$20.99

Shrimp Omelet

Sautéed Shrimp, diced bell pepper & onions, tomatoes & cheese served with potatoes, grits or rice & toast or biscuit

$20.99

Starr Special 3 Jumbo Wings, 2 Eggs, Choice Of Potatoes, Grits Or Rice & Biscuit Or Toast

3 Jumbo Wings, 2 Eggs, Choice of Potatoes, Grits or Rice & Biscuit or Toast

$20.99

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

Pancakes with Peach Cobbler Peaches your choice bacon or sausage & eggs

$20.99

Peach Cobbler Waffle

Belgian Waffle with Peach Cobble Peaches your choice bacon or sausage & eggs

$20.99

Creole Shrimp & Grits

Sautéed Shrimp with Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes in our secret creole sauce, side of grits with 2 eggs, & choice of bread

$19.99

Steak And Eggs Breakfast

Grilled steak served with eggs. Served with grits or rice and toast, biscuit.

$20.99

B.E.L.T Sandwich (B)Acon, (E)Gg, (L)Ettuce, (T)Omatoes, Mayo, Mustard, On Grilled Bread

(B)acon, (E)gg, (L)ettuce, (T)omatoes, mayo, mustard, on grilled bread w/ potatoes, grits or rice

$16.99

Oatmeal 16 Ounces

$6.99

Red Velvet Pancakes

Red Velvet Pancakes with eggs & your choice of meat

$16.99

Fruity Pebbles Waffle

Fruity Pebbles mixed in our delicious waffle batter served with eggs & your choice of meat

$15.99

Beef Patty Breakfast

$15.99

Pork Chop A La Carte Breakfast

$9.99

Breast A La Carte Breakfast

$7.99

Wing A La Carte Breakfast

$4.99

Leg A La Carte Breakfast

$4.99

Thigh A La Carte Breakfast

$4.99

Oatmeal With Brown Sugar 16 Ounces

$5.99

Breakfast a la Carte

Breakfast Sides

Egg

$2.99

Beef Link

$5.99

Chicken Link

$6.99

8 Ounce Grits

$6.50

8 Ounce Rice

$5.99

8 Ounce Country Smothered Potatoes

$6.99

1 Side Of French Toast

$6.25

Pancake

$5.25

Waffle

$6.99

Homemade Biscuit

$2.50

Pork Chop

$9.99

1 Shrimp

$2.99

Side Of Catfish

$11.99

Side Of Red Snapper

$11.99

2 Pieces Of Turkey Bacon

$3.99

2 Pieces Pork Bacon

$3.75

1 Salmon Croquette

$5.99

Toast

$2.50

Pork Sausage

$3.99

2 Pieces Of Turkey Sausage

$3.99

3 Jumbo Wings Your Choice Of Seasoning With Choice Of Side

Fried and tossed in our special sauce blend. Your choice of lemon pepper, tangy hot sauce or honey BBQ. Served with a choice of side.

$16.99

Chicken Strips

Served with a choice of side.

$15.99

Seafood Platter

Catfish, red snapper, or fish of the day, shrimp, and served with a choice of side.

$29.99

Family PARTY Wings Platter 20 CHOICE OF SEASONING Wings 1 Large Choice Of Seasonings Fries

20 wings and large fries

$45.99

Family PARTY Wings Platter 30 Choice Of Seasoning Wings 1 Large Choice Of Seasoning Fries

30 wings and large fries

$55.99

Family PARTY Wings Platter 40 Choice Of Seasoning Wings 1 Large Choice Of Seasoning Fries

40 wings and 1 large fries

$65.99

10 Fried Shrimp & Choice Of Side

$19.99

Appetizers

Salads

Mixed Green Salad

Large Salad with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, pickles, & cheese served with salad dressing on the side. Veggie.

$11.99

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken served over a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, bell Peppers & Onions topped with cheese

$16.99

Fried Chicken Breast Salad

Fried Chicken Breast served over a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, bell Peppers & Onions topped with cheese

$16.99

Beef Hot Link Po' Boy Sandwich

With lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic house mayo. Served with your choice of side.

$14.99

Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

grilled to perfection served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mustard, & mayo. Served with your choice of side.

$16.99

Herb Infused Turkey Burger

With lettuce tomato and our house mayo. Served with your choice of side.

$15.99

Knife And Fork Burger

BBQ sauce, fried onion rings, bacon and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & pickles Served with your choice of side.

$17.99

Po-Boy Sandwich Catfish, Red Snapper Or Shrimp

Freshly fried catfish, red snapper or shrimp fried to a golden crisp served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and tartar sauce. Served with your choice of side.

$16.99

Meatloaf Sandwich

Home style meatloaf in our own brown gravy or house mayo with lettuce, tomato, pickle served on grilled on sourdough bread. Served with your choice of side.

$14.99

Grilled Shrimp Sandwich

Grilled shrimp sautéed with bell pepper & onions topped cheddar & jack cheese mix served with your choice of seasoned fries or onion rings

$16.99

Chicken Hot Link Po'boy

With lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic house mayo. Served with your choice of side.

$16.98

Beef Burger

With lettuce tomato and our house mayo. Served with your choice of side.

$14.99

BLT

Bacon, lettuce & tomato, mayo & mustard. Served with your choice of side.

$13.99

Sandwiches and Burgers

Dinner Entrees

Buttermilk Fried Or Baked Chicken Dark Meat Dinner

2 legs 1 thigh no substitutions Includes 3 sides and a cornbread

$21.99

Buttermilk Fried Or Baked Chicken White Meat Dinner

2 wings 1 breast no substitutions Includes 3 sides and cornbread

$24.99

Smothered Pork Chops Dinner

2 Pork Chops Includes 3 sides and a cornbread

$22.25

Pork Chops Dinner

2 Pork Chops Includes 3 sides and a cornbread.

$21.99

Red Snapper Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread.

$22.99

Veggie Platter Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread

$18.25

Meat Loaf Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread.

$20.99

Cajun Or Lemon Pepper Salmon Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread.

$23.99

Grilled Chicken Dinner Cajun Or Lemon Pepper Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread.

$21.99

Short Ribs On A Bed Of Rice With 2 Sides & A Cornbread

On a bed of rice with 2 sides and a cornbread.

$31.99

Braised Oxtails On A Bed Of Rice With 2 Sides & Cornbread

On a bed of rice with 2 sides and a cornbread.

$31.99

Catfish Dinner

Includes 3 sides and cornbread.

$22.99

Turkey Wing With 2 Sides & A Cornbread

Includes 2 sides and cornbread.

$28.99

Smothered Chicken Dark Meat Dinner

2 legs 1 thigh no substitutions Includes 3 sides and a cornbread

$22.25

Smothered Chicken White Meat Dinner

2 wings 1 breast no substitutions Includes 3 sides and cornbread

$25.25

Pork Chop A La Carte

$9.99

Breast A La Carte

$7.99

Wing A La Carte

$4.99

Leg A La Carte

$4.99

Thigh A La Carte

$4.99

6 Ounce Gravy

$4.99

Shrimp

$2.99

A La Carte

Sides

Cabbage

Veggie.

$5.99

Collard Greens

Veggie.

$5.99

Black Eyed Peas

Veggie.

$5.99

Butter Corn

Veggie.

$5.99

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Veggie.

$5.99

Yams

Veggie.

$5.99

Rice No Gravy

Veggie.

$5.99

Regular Fries

Veggie.

$5.99

Onion Rings

Veggie.

$5.99

Succotash

Veggie.

$5.99

Krave Mix

Cabbage and collard greens mix. Veggie.

$5.99

Fried Okra

Veggie.

$5.99

String Beans

Veggie.

$5.99

Better Than Your Mama's Potato Salad

$5.99

Dressing With Gravy

$5.99

Red Beans

$5.99

3 Cheese Macaroni

$5.99

Corn Bread

$2.25

Red Snapper A La Carte

$11.99

1 Piece Salmon Croquette

$5.99

Catfish A La Carte

$11.99

Rice And Gravy

$5.99

Mash Potatoes No Gravy

$5.99

Red Beans And Rice

$5.99

8 Ounce Side Of Gravy

$5.99

16 Ounce Gravy

$9.99

Dressing No Gravy

$5.99

Cranberry Dressing No Gravy

Cranberries cooked into our dressing. A crowd pleaser.

$5.99

Cranberry Dressing With Gravy

Cranberries cooked into our dressing. A crowd pleaser.

$5.99

Garlic Fries

$5.99

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.99

Lemon Pepper Fries

$5.99

Spicy Fries

$5.99

Cajun Fries

$5.99

Black Eye Peas And Rice

$5.99

Fried Or Baked Chicken Dark Meat Lunch

1 leg 1 thigh no substitutions. Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$18.99

Fried Or Baked Chicken White Meat Lunch

1 wing 1 breast no substitutions Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$21.99

Pork Chop Lunch

1 Pork Chop Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$18.99

Smothered Pork Chop Lunch

1 Pork Chop Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$19.25

Red Snapper Lunch

Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$19.99

Veggie Platter (Pick 3 Sides)

Includes 3 sides and corn bread

$18.25

Meat Loaf Lunch

Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$17.99

Cajun Or Lemon Pepper Salmon Lunch

Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$20.99

Grilled Chicken Lunch Cajun Or Lemon Pepper

Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$19.99

Catfish Lunch

Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$19.99

Smothered Chicken Dark Meat

1 leg 1 thigh no substitutions. Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$19.25

Smothered Chicken White Meat

1 wing 1 breast no substitutions Includes 2 sides and corn bread.

$22.25

Short Ribs On A Bed Of Rice With 2 Sides & A Cornbread

On a bed of rice with 2 sides and a cornbread.

$31.99

Braised Oxtails On A Bed Of Rice With 2 Sides & Corn Bread

$31.99

Turkey Wing With 2 Sides & A Cornbread

$28.99

Lunch Entrees

Dessert

Slice Of Red Velvet Cake Slice

$6.99

Peach Cobbler

$6.25