Soul Food Restaurants near Evanston, IL

“The food is absolutely delicious. I had the ropa vieja. The food presentation is amazing and the staff is superb and extremely attentive. I would though suggest that the music wasn’t so loud. The atmosphere is great but it was hard to hear each other because of music wasn’t too loud.“

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

“Every item on the menu is incredible. They are a staple of... not just Evanston... but of all Chicagoland!“

“Absolutely Incredible Soul Food! 💫 The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of charm – just like the food! Every dish I tried tasted like it was made with love and generations of tradition. The fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The collard greens had just the right amount of seasoning, and the mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy perfection. The staff was friendly and attentive, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. It felt less like dining out and more like being welcomed into someone’s home for Sunday dinner with a bag drop of soothing RnB hits. If you're craving soul food that nourishes both your body and your spirit, this is the place. I’ll definitely be coming back – and bringing friends“

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

“Was my first time walking in had beef, short ribs, mac & cheese Candi yam and a set of cabbage and it was absolutely delicious. The portions were just right, and I will be back again.“

“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! :)“

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

“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 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.“