Soul Food Restaurants near Oak Park, IL

“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.“

“Chicago Chicken and Waffles offers excellent cuisine, and the customer service was exemplary. Ms. Alicia, the young lady serving, demonstrated exceptional patience and kindness.“

“The FOOD was ok!! We were a party of 4 and 1ST OUR SERVER MAYA WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! SHE was spot on, warm welcoming and soooo friendly!
We all ordered fish and dirty rice. The fish was ok the rice was dry but since the vibes and drinks were AMAZING we didn't make a big deal about the food!
The atmosphere was a WHOLE VIBE music playing and it was a good day to experience some BLACK EXCELLENCE!!

I WILL SURELY RETURN!!“

“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.“

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

“This was a good neighborhood spot for a hot meal. The service and food were great. We had the fish sandwich and a patty melt. The food was freshly prepared and the portions were generous. The food prices were very reasonable for what we were served. We dined in. There was plenty of street parking. There were no public restrooms though.“

“The food and service is fantastic“

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

“The food at Vari’s is simply delicious! The chicken is cooked to perfection and I love the greens and sweet potatoes. I definitely recommend Vari’s for lunch or dinner.“

“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! ❤️“

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

“Let me start by saying that I’ve been to a lot of restaurants throughout Chicago and this is by far the cleanest spot that I’ve dined in. Food came out fresh and was cooked to perfection, the seasoning was on point and the owners was very warm and welcoming. I most definitely will be returning soon for that Catfish Dinner!“

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

“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! :)“

“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!“

“They have great customer service. Those chittlings are the best around. Will be back again.“

“Upon arrival the ambience is breathtaking. Our waitress greeted us with a warm welcome and a beautiful smile. She was phenomenal and did an excellent job with providing outstanding service. All of the food was delicious. Everything came out HOT and perfectly seasoned. Great portion sizes we had left overs. We will definitely be back. Our top two faves were the Sweet potatoes and Cognac Honey BBQ Wings! Sweet potatoes reminded me of my mother’s perfect amount of sweetness and seasoning. The wings were crispy and saucy the sauce it self is amazing. The kiddos enjoyed the Strawberry Banana pudding. My daughter said it was a great finish and it was refreshing. Definitely pleased with this stop!“

“Truffle was nothing short of amazing. Taya was our server and she was amazing. The food is soooo good…. So good that the cook needs to be kissed. It is small in there but other than that the experience was amazing. Go see them if you’re in the Chicago area.“

“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.“

“Went there because of a lady in Facebook said it was the bomb.com
I only tried the jerk chicken fried rice with the two giant egg rolls. GIANT!!! Egg rolls. Almost the size of a phone!! The rice was 8.5. The portions were for 2-3 people. All for $21.something!!! Will definitely go back. Go before 3. After 3, a line forms.“

“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 …“

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

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

“Love the jerk chicken Taco and egg rolls“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“When you need an good location,great food worth the cost,and down home atmosphere. You have our word that the customers come first... Be ready to check out an amazing yet simple place The five stars represent the direction the team [staff] is going in“

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“It was a Christmas party from the job. The place was okay. The company was fine. It was good to share the time with my co-workers and employer. The DJ was off the chain. She was awesome and the mail DJ as well. Security was tight and on point“