Soul Food Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I love soule. The food is always amazing and the drinks are always great. My only suggestion is to be lower the music a bit because sometimes I can't hear my partner or whoever I'm with talking cause the music is a bit loud but other than that, I love it here. “

“My family and I had such a wonderful experience here! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and comfortable—exactly the kind of place you want to unwind after a long day. Our bartender was absolutely fantastic: friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made great drink and food recommendations and mixed everything perfectly. It really added to the whole experience. The food was just as impressive. Every dish was savory, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve—everything came out fresh, delicious, and the portions were just right! Overall, this place checks every box: great service, amazing food, and a welcoming vibe. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!“

“Very tasty sundubu, delicious sides, and good service.“

“Food is amazing! Atmosphere is so chill, and everyone is so friendly!“

“Family friendly restaurant. I had the half chicken dressing, greens. Chicken was not hot, and it was in a warmer, greens was okay, dressing was good, and everybody knows, cranberry sauce goes with dressing, the cup, was so small (1/2 teaspoon) extra one is quarter (they don't tell you when ask for it). pet peeve with restaurants stingy with condiments, food not being hot.Try it for yourself.“

“Good food, good variety. R&B classics playing in the background. What more could you ask?“

“Good food, good variety. R&B classics playing in the background. What more could you ask?“

“Great Food! Also, a very friendly staff.“

“Food was phenomenal I can’t wait to eat here again!“

“The food and service is fantastic“

“Ma Dear’s Kitchen is a warm and welcoming spot that serves up soulful, home-cooked flavors just like grandma used to make. The menu is full of Southern comfort classics, crispy fried chicken, savory collard greens, buttery cornbread, and flavorful sides that remind you of family gatherings. Portions are generous, and everything is cooked with love and attention to detail. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a down-home charm that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The staff are friendly and treat guests like family, adding to the overall comforting experience.“

“Food was delicious, I ordered shrimp and grits with a side of eggs. The amount they give you is well worth the money and is very filling. My date had the banana pudding waffles with chicken. Enjoyed our food just hated sitting my the door. Requested not to be by the door, they didn't complete my request“

“Good food, great music #MsPhilly, good company“

“So grateful I had the opportunity to try this amazing and blessed business! Service and food was OUTSTANDING! I’ll be back and bringing others! 💚“

“THIS IS THE BEST SOULFOOD AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE REGION. THE GREENS ARE SUPURB. MAC-N-CHEESE AND SWEET POTATOES ARE DEEEEEELICIOUS. CHICKEN, FISH AND JOHNNY CAKES ARE O.M.G AWESOME! NOT EEEEEEVER GOING BACK TO….......WHAT’S THE NAME OF THAT PLACE WHERE YOU’RE CHARGED HIGH PRICES AND RECEIVE TERRIBLE ATTITUDE FROM THE YOUNG LADIES AT THE FRONT COUNTER. THEN, YOU STAND IN LINE UNTIL 3PM OUTSIDE IN THE COLD TO PICK UP YOUR CHRISTMAS CATERING ORDER THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE READY AT 12:30PM……..STARTS WITH A P.“

“The food was not only delicious but it was so much for 2 meals. They were also great on the people skills. Highly recommended! Thanks again“

“I love the food! My favorite are the wraps! And me and my guy swear by the detox tea! It's healthy and delicious! I highly recommend it! ❤️“

“My Mama wanted Hancock candies yams greens and cornbread . I call and spoke with a gentleman and explained my needs and with no hesitation he said I have everything but greens.but I have canbage.i drove to the restaurant fast service and he actually remembered me.i notice they ha e spe gals everyday and there prices was Great!! I took my mom her food to the Westside and she absolutely Lovex everything!!! I forgot to mentioned i got her some peach cobbler and that was good too.i will definitely be coming back.Thank you so much!!“

“Great food for a reasonable price👌🏽 Barilla tacos 🌮 are highly Recommended.“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“OMG!!! This place is the bomb, the inside of the restaurant is gorgeous, the customer service is phenomenal and the food is fantastic. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for some delicious soul food. I love the dressing, baked chicken, sweet potatoes and muffins. The portions are good, I had enough left over to take some home for a late night snack. Our hostess Ms. Lyn has outstanding service she made sure that my glass was full at all times and that I had everything that I needed. Her smile can light up a room, keep doing a great job and we will see you again very soon. If you have not been here RUUUUUUN‼️“

“The BBQ cauliflower appetizer is LIFE-CHANGING. Delicious! Will definitely return for more!!! 😋“

“Kisha's Kitchen is absolutely amazing!!! ❤️ Not only is her food BEYOND delicious, her catering service is dependable, professional and top notch! My guests were pleased. Don't hesitate to book her services, you won't be disappointed.“

“OMG, when I say coming here was well worth the drive! Their chitterlings are freaking 🔥🔥🔥🔥! Hot sauce was not needed at all either. Their rib tips and sides were delicious as well. Great customer service too! I will gladly be back!“

“The food is delicious! They sell everything from tacos to jerk chicken to soulfood, which scared me because that’s all over the place but the food was so darn good!!! We had the jerk shrimp Alfredo which was phenomenal! And the fried pork chops with yams and Mac. That was delicious as well! I will say, the Mac can do without the melting cheese that they add, tastes like nacho cheese or melted can cheese but outside of that, still pretty tasty. I look forward to trying more.“

“Service was great. Food is well seasoned. My favorite is the catfish dinner. This was my 2nd visit and I must say everything was on point both occasions. I definitely recommend and will be back.“

“I would like to rate this restaurant with 2 stars. The customer service was great. I traveled from Holland, Michigan in search of a good soul food restaurant. I won't go into detail, but I will mention some areas for improvement. The catfish was delicious. The sweet potato had a nice flavor. The Mac N Cheese was tasty. However, the potato salad could use some improvement. The greens tasted like they came from a can and had a lot of stems.“

“As someone born and raised in the Deep South, this soul food is some of the best I’ve ever had. They hit all the marks for me to give a 5 out of 5 , bringing a perfect balance of quantity, quality, and price. You get what you pay for, you’ll love what you’re eating, and you won’t leave hungry.

PS: Make sure to order the banana pudding. You won’t be disappointed, and I’ll vouch for it by saying it’s even better than my grandma’s family recipe (which means it’s damn good)!“

“Ordered from here through doordash. I had never heard of this place but had a taste for some soul food. I had been let down by some many restaurants in my area but this food was delicious. Chicken was fresh & seasoned well & macaroni was sooo good!“

“Gourmet Soul Food and Delightful Desserts has the best food in this town. It has a diverse amount of foods, desserts, chocolates that makes you coke back for more! And their beverages are so unique, fresh, and creative. I've recently tried their large stromboli, and man it packs a taste like no other. All the recipes and my ingredient of choice (chicken) makes it feel amd taste like it was fresh out of the oven. It was moist the bread is satisfying to eat and it has the perfect amount of cheese. And the best part? Their menu is gluten-free! In fact, the menu can comes in dairy-free, and its allergy friendly so if you're allergic or have an intolerance to certain foods, then Gourmet Soul Foods and Delightful Desserts got your back. 10/10! Highly recommend! Would order again! :)“

“Great place to invest in your health & a great tasting meal. I’m a regular now.“

“Phenomenal food, that’s arguably the best in the north shore.“

“DELICIOUS FOOD! Tasty and enjoyable. Friendly and knowledgeable staff of the items they are serving. Staff was patient with customers while deciding on what they desired to order.“

“Fatso's Last Stand, always rated among the top 10 hot dogs stands in Chicago by various food critics, has its flagship restaurant at 2258 West Chicago Avenue in Ukrainian Village and a newer location, which is much more convenient to me, at 1982 North Clybourn, at Armitage, in Clybourn Commons, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Open from 11 to 8 daily for pickup or delivery, it is a neighborhood snack bar that advertises Chicago's best char-grilled hot dogs and other delicious comfort food items that keeps customers coming back for more and more, like chili dogs, char grilled or griddled smashed Fatso burgers, Cleo's home-made chili with onions, sour cream and cheddar cheese, Maxwell Street style Polish sausage with mustard and grilled onions, Fatso's jumbo fried shrimp, mac and cheese and milk shakes with such flavors as chocolate, banana, Oreo, strawberry, vanilla, mint chip and Reese's peanut butter. But have you tried theSuper Ooey Gooey, Fatso's latest two-fisted creation? It is two smash beef patties stuffed with applewood smoked bacon, Merkt's cheddar cheese and giardiniera topped with Fatso sauce, tomato, lettuce and onion. Of course, you can't pass up Fatso's signature item, the char dog, served Chicago-style with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, sport peppers and celery salt. And the char-grilled Fatso burger served on a toasted bun with Fatso sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and applewood smoked bacon. With home-made fresh cut fries. Wash it all down with a chocolate milk shake. Or two of them.“

“I love this place my co workers and I often have lunch here … the chicken Philly is awesome the loaded potatoes are ????? The soul food is is delicious …“

“They catered my entire Thanksgiving dinner and desserts and everything was delicious. I want to try what else is on the menu.“

“Love the jerk chicken Taco and egg rolls“

“My mom Shelly went here today with my auntie and sister they brought the food back home it was so delicious.I’m heading there soon“

“Layover at O'Hare was long enough to get a quick bite for lunch before a 4 1/2 flight to LAX. I ordered an Italian Beef sandwich. My expectations were not high, but I was happily surprised by the sandwich. The meat was tender, the bun was soft, peppers and onions were properly sauteed and the hot pickled vegetables had a nice kick. Service was as expected at an airport fast food place, but the food was good and fairly priced. Definitely worth a try. The included spicy BBQ chips were very good too!“

“The food is SO good. Randomly stumbled upon this place on Door Dash and so glad to learn that it's right up the block from the crib. I WILL be back again and again!!“

“I ordered Lamb Chops with collard greens and dressing with gravy 10000/10000 Drunk in love Hennessy drink 100/100. Our server Jay had excellent hospitality loved it definitely made us feel welcome made my girl feel special for her birthday well done Jay!!! 😊“

“Food is a bomb in good customer service in everything hitting every dish“

“I love this restaurant!! Perfect place to go to sample many Polish favorites, or to have a group meal (shower, birthday party, family gathering etc.) in the semi-private back room. All the food is really fresh and well prepared, just like Grandma used to make at home. It Is a buffet, so there are many choices to please every taste level. Desserts are in small portions, which I find very thoughtful, so you can sample more than one item without over doing it. You can also prepare a to-go box of favorites to take home, for an additional 'per pound' charge. The wait staff is welcoming, kind and efficient as well. Adult beverages of cocktails, wine and beer are available, in addition to coffee, tea, milk, and sodas. I enjoy 6-7 visits per year, and am never disappointed.“

“Enjoy the total experience“

“The food was amazing. I really enjoyed every bite. Love the service and the concept. Their whole family is in there getting it. I love it.“

“One of the all time best in Chicago and knowing the owner is big on my list“

“Rib Tips are 🔥. Owners were pretty cool. I’ll definitely go back. 10/10“

“Great food and great customer service“