Ground Provisions announces future opening on Crenshaw Blvd with elevated comfort food
Ground Provisions, a full-service restaurant at 4287 Crenshaw Blvd in Leimert Park, has filed a city-declared start date of October 1st and posted a menu of wagyu smash burgers, hot dogs and breakfast items on its website.
Ground Provisions is set to open at 4287 Crenshaw Blvd in the heart of Leimert Park. The Los Angeles Office of Finance record shows the operator declared a location start date of September 20 2026, indicating the business plans to begin serving the neighborhood soon. public records
The restaurant’s website describes an elevated comfort-food menu built around grass-fed wagyu smash burgers, a range of hot dogs, hand-made shakes, salads and a breakfast lineup that runs from 7 AM to 11 AM. Prices range from $8 for a breakfast sandwich to $18 for a double smash burger, with add-ons such as extra cheese and jalapeños available. Ground Provisions website
Beyond the dining room, Ground Provisions plans to operate a fully turnkey commercial kitchen for local food entrepreneurs and host community events, a vision echoed by the founder’s Instagram post about creating an anchor space for South LA residents. Instagram post
Menu highlights and pricing
The breakfast menu features a $9 Breakfast Burrito with sausage, eggs, potatoes, pico de gallo, cheddar and avocado, a vegan counterpart for the same price, and an $8 Breakfast Sandwich on a toasted potato bun. All items are served from 7 AM to 11 AM.
For lunch and dinner, the core offering is the $14 Smash Burger made with hand-smashed wagyu, while the $18 Double Smash adds a second patty and extra cheese. A $13 Vegan Smash provides a plant-based alternative, and a $14 Turkey Burger offers a lighter protein option.
Hot dogs range from $8 for the wagyu-based LA Dog to $9 for specialty styles like the Chicago or Hot Link. Sides include $5 fries, $6 onion rings and $8 loaded fries. Shakes are $7 each, and coffee drinks start at $3.50. All menu items and prices are listed on the site. Ground Provisions website
Community kitchen, events and the founder’s vision
Ground Provisions also operates a commercial kitchen rental program in Leimert Park. The commissary offers hourly slots at $35 per hour with a $105 minimum, weekly packages at $375 per week, and monthly dedicated slots at $1,250 per month, all designed for caterers, pop-up chefs and food entrepreneurs. Commissary page
The founder’s Instagram announcement explains that the space is meant to be an economic and cultural anchor for the neighborhood, providing affordable kitchen access, retail shelf space and a venue for youth-focused events. The goal is to achieve operating stability within the first few months and to demonstrate that a single small business can support broader community growth.
With a phone line (213) 270-4446, an Instagram presence @groundprovisionsla and a stated hours of 11 AM – 6 PM, the restaurant aims to be a reliable spot for neighbors while also fostering local entrepreneurship. Ground Provisions website
Ground Provisions could become a key gathering spot in Leimert Park, offering not just a menu of elevated comfort foods but also affordable kitchen space for local food makers. For residents who value both good eats and community-building resources, the upcoming opening is worth watching.