Today was my first time eating at Southern Express Soul Food, and I learned something new... Comfort Food and Soul Food are not the same thing, but the difference isn't in the recipe. Let me explain.I walked in and was greeted with a smile and friendly conversation with the nice woman behind the counter. I've been to many restaurants with a nice staff that made me feel welcomed, but I had never felt more welcome than I did here. As I ate, I thought about why it was that I felt so welcomed. What I realized was the woman and gentleman behind the counter were genuinely nice folks that were passionate about the food and service they provided. I felt that they sincerely wanted to share their passion with others. The people running this restaurant served comfort food, but they put their soul into it.The woman helped me decide what to get from this cafeteria style restaurant and when she told me how cheap it was, I knew I was in trouble. As of April 2024, every item is $1.75. I gorged myself with fresh and delicious food. I had a chicken thigh, 2 pieces of fish, jambalaya, mac & cheese, and macaroni salad... I wanted to add other things but my plate was overflowing. All of this food, including a can of Coke was $12.25 plus tax.You can tell when something is made from scratch and everything was. Plus it was so delicious... The love that went into the preparation and serving of the food truly made it soul food.I had passed this place many times over the years when I visited Louisville and kept meaning to stop. I now regret not stopping sooner.Vegetarian options: There were many pasta salads, cheese potatoes, and sweet potato, and other vegetable dishes, though I did not ask if the greens and green beans were vegetarian.Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is sidewalk level, but when I went, only one of the double doors was working.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Thigh
J M
The food was amazing. That is the best and freshest Fried Chicken and Fish and all of the fixings for the sides of any real soul food restaurant! I could go to this place daily if I could. Such amazing food and specials every day. And what I could not believe is the cost of the food should be way higher than what it is in my opinion, for what it's worth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Thigh
George Wilson
We have been here numerous times and have never had a bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Damon Wallace
It's Monday and they're not open and it's 10:00 till noon and I was really looking forward to getting a really nice plate I'm so upset right now
Wayne Otway
Good food reasonably
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry Schultz
Sweet little spot that’s got awesome food. Went back twice in two weeks since I found them. Definitely recommend the pork chops and sweet potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Treyvon
Oh my! Man it was bussin! pretty damn good and didn't even break the bank.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Ben Gibson
Great Great food from food capital of the world. Charleston South Carolina. Better than any country food had there. No better if want Great homemade southern foodVegetarian options: Great food for everyone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Maurice Huff
The food was not bad and didn't have any wait time for food. For those on a budget and just trying to grab a bite without breaking the bank Southern Express is your
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Gurlbuttafly kidd
We were in town for business and googled soul food but unfortunately it was a big let down. The collard greens were not seasoned at all! The corn bread was very thick and the pork chop was deceiving because the batter made it look good, until you bite into it and it was as thin as a piece of paper and AGAIN…. NO SEASONING AT ALL. My sister had chicken and it was dry but she said the baked beans were ok. The summer salad and the can of sprite was the only thing acceptable. In the restroom, The toilet seat has seen it’s last days. It was a toss up between them and the Caribbean place next door…. We loaded by choosing Faux Soul Food.
NEW HOURS NOT LISTED ON GOOGLE! THEY ARE CLOSED SAT AND SUNDAY AS OF JULY 2023
Service: 1
Brenda H
Been eating here a long time love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Kaitlyn Nicoulin
This place was is amazing!! The workers are so friendly, and the food is real authentic and tastes great. I’d recommend anyone to come here . Some of the best southern food you can get around here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mariah l
I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is always fresh & good. The staff is so sweet & the price is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DeJhanea B.
I came in for lunch around 12:30pm. They weren't busy. I got 2 legs and 2 wings, baked spaghetti, seafood pasta, cornbread, greens and Mac/cheese. Chicken was sooo good! I swallowed it lol. The baked spaghetti was really good too. The seafood pasta was a little runny but flavor was there. The cornbread was soft and not too moist. The greens were so good! The Mac/cheese was plain and little runny but cheesy. I'm pregnant and this place satisfied my soul food craving i was having today. The lady servicing was very nice and we had a little laugh cause i was getting so much food. I'll definitely be back again for lunch. (I was so hungry i forgot to take a picture of my food before i swallowed it)
Today was my first time eating at Southern Express Soul Food, and I learned something new... Comfort Food and Soul Food are not the same thing, but the difference isn't in the recipe. Let me explain.I walked in and was greeted with a smile and friendly conversation with the nice woman behind the counter. I've been to many restaurants with a nice staff that made me feel welcomed, but I had never felt more welcome than I did here. As I ate, I thought about why it was that I felt so welcomed. What I realized was the woman and gentleman behind the counter were genuinely nice folks that were passionate about the food and service they provided. I felt that they sincerely wanted to share their passion with others. The people running this restaurant served comfort food, but they put their soul into it.The woman helped me decide what to get from this cafeteria style restaurant and when she told me how cheap it was, I knew I was in trouble. As of April 2024, every item is $1.75. I gorged myself with fresh and delicious food. I had a chicken thigh, 2 pieces of fish, jambalaya, mac & cheese, and macaroni salad... I wanted to add other things but my plate was overflowing. All of this food, including a can of Coke was $12.25 plus tax.You can tell when something is made from scratch and everything was. Plus it was so delicious... The love that went into the preparation and serving of the food truly made it soul food.I had passed this place many times over the years when I visited Louisville and kept meaning to stop. I now regret not stopping sooner.Vegetarian options: There were many pasta salads, cheese potatoes, and sweet potato, and other vegetable dishes, though I did not ask if the greens and green beans were vegetarian.Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is sidewalk level, but when I went, only one of the double doors was working.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Thigh
The food was amazing. That is the best and freshest Fried Chicken and Fish and all of the fixings for the sides of any real soul food restaurant! I could go to this place daily if I could. Such amazing food and specials every day. And what I could not believe is the cost of the food should be way higher than what it is in my opinion, for what it's worth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Thigh
We have been here numerous times and have never had a bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
It's Monday and they're not open and it's 10:00 till noon and I was really looking forward to getting a really nice plate I'm so upset right now
Good food reasonably
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sweet little spot that’s got awesome food. Went back twice in two weeks since I found them. Definitely recommend the pork chops and sweet potatoes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh my! Man it was bussin! pretty damn good and didn't even break the bank.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
Great Great food from food capital of the world. Charleston South Carolina. Better than any country food had there. No better if want Great homemade southern foodVegetarian options: Great food for everyone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
The food was not bad and didn't have any wait time for food. For those on a budget and just trying to grab a bite without breaking the bank Southern Express is your
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We were in town for business and googled soul food but unfortunately it was a big let down. The collard greens were not seasoned at all! The corn bread was very thick and the pork chop was deceiving because the batter made it look good, until you bite into it and it was as thin as a piece of paper and AGAIN…. NO SEASONING AT ALL. My sister had chicken and it was dry but she said the baked beans were ok. The summer salad and the can of sprite was the only thing acceptable. In the restroom, The toilet seat has seen it’s last days. It was a toss up between them and the Caribbean place next door…. We loaded by choosing Faux Soul Food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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NEW HOURS NOT LISTED ON GOOGLE! THEY ARE CLOSED SAT AND SUNDAY AS OF JULY 2023
Service: 1
Been eating here a long time love it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken
This place was is amazing!! The workers are so friendly, and the food is real authentic and tastes great. I’d recommend anyone to come here . Some of the best southern food you can get around here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely LOVE this place. The food is always fresh & good. The staff is so sweet & the price is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in for lunch around 12:30pm. They weren't busy. I got 2 legs and 2 wings, baked spaghetti, seafood pasta, cornbread, greens and Mac/cheese. Chicken was sooo good! I swallowed it lol. The baked spaghetti was really good too. The seafood pasta was a little runny but flavor was there. The cornbread was soft and not too moist. The greens were so good! The Mac/cheese was plain and little runny but cheesy. I'm pregnant and this place satisfied my soul food craving i was having today. The lady servicing was very nice and we had a little laugh cause i was getting so much food. I'll definitely be back again for lunch. (I was so hungry i forgot to take a picture of my food before i swallowed it)