Ken Cooks (SoulFood Restaurant)

Can’t rate the food cause i never sat down to eat. And probably wont come back or recommend anyone either. The lady was extremely rude demanding Apple Pay be sent to a random number written on an envelope… or Cash but there’s a sign that says they also accept Google pay and she kept screaming that she didn’t know how to work it. Yet the two young ladies who she sent to work the register were so sweet and patient trying to explain to the lady whom they called “grandma” that it literally was the same thing. Terrible experience overall. Will never come back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

I can’t put into words how amazing the food is here! My boyfriend got the pork chops plate and I got a plate of stew beef. My God everything was so good. Seasoned to perfection. Portions were plentiful. Service was immaculate. The owner is such a sweet woman. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food great vibez🥰

My family just came to Charlotte from Maine and New Hampshire for the night before heading south and found this restaurant online. It is the best soul food I have ever had and the amount of food you get for the money was incredible! The staff was amazing! Well worth the trip if you are anywhere close to Charlotte!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was TERRIBLE food. While the staff was very friendly, the food left much to be desired. The chicken was fresh, but way under seasoned and one of my wings still had some feathers. I asked if the rice came with gravy, and the person taking my order told me no, but it was seasoned rice …it was definitely plain white and NOT seasoned. And look at the picture of the “macaroni and cheese”. They are literally covering noodles in velveeta - not an egg or milk in sight. And to charge almost $20?! Speaking of paying, they also don’t take cards - only cash, cash app, Apple/ Google pay. It makes no sense to be in a major southern city and cannot find decent southern food ANYWHERE!

By the way, please use some of the money you’re saving from this non-existent Mac and cheese to purchase a new exhaust fan/vent for your kitchen. I had to throw my clothes straight into the washer because I reeked of fried food when I got home.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

I have lived in Charlotte 4 years and this is by far the best food I have had here. The portions are plentiful and the prices are extremely reasonable. And the customer service is top notch. You have a customer for life in me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chops Greens Rice and Sweet Potatoes

I love this place. Very clean as well. A rush hour hit while we were there, but the owner stayed calmed and got to work. Multitasking at its finest. The pork chop was amazing. The fried chicken and collard greens could use more seasonin (My opinion). The cabbage was good and the yams was AMAZING. The salmon was ok. Could’ve been drizzled with something to give it more texture. Overall, I give it a 4/5 and I’ll definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chops Greens Rice and Sweet Potatoes, Tropical Lemonade, Mac & Cheese, Wings, Mash Potatoes, Fried Salmon

I ordered the pork chop trio and it was delicious. I had the Mac and cheese and fried okra. A great atmosphere, friendly people and all around great place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chops Greens Rice and Sweet Potatoes

Definitely not what I expected!! This place is awesome!! A bit pricey, but o so worth it!! If you're looking for great Soul Food, Ken's is where you wanna go?!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tropical Lemonade, Beef Stew, Mac & Cheese, Wings, Mash Potatoes, Cornbread - Oo, Fried Okra

Let me tell you!!!! This food was delicious, on point, amazing, etc!!! This is grandma's type of cooking!!! I have never eaten out and had soul food like Kencooks. We almost had every side and chicken wings. Everything was on point!!! I am so happy we stopped at this particular restaurant recommendation from a friend out of town. Kencooks if you read this keep doing what you’re doing!!! We will be back!!

Vegetarian options: They have a veggie options which includes 4 sides

Dietary restrictions: Plenty to choose from if dietary restrictions are a concern

Parking: Its in a shopping center area

Kid-friendliness: My kids were able to be themselves while eating

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli Casserole, Wings, Cornbread - Oo, Fried Okra

I love momma cooking!!! I requested this restaurant for my past birthday dinner. Every item is slamming!!! Best soul food Charlotte nc

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Pork Chops Greens Rice and Sweet Potatoes, Stew Beef, Potato Salad, Tropical Lemonade, Beef Stew, Mac & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Gravy, Sweet Potato Pie, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli Casserole, Mash, Wings, Mash Potatoes, Cornbread - Oo, Red Velvet Cake, Fried Salmon, Fried Okra

Amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has really delicious food, and they're very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tropical Lemonade, Broccoli Casserole, Fried Okra

Food was good. Love the lemonade

The food was smoking!!! We had the fried whiting and fried shrimp with mac and cheese and yams. I haven’t had whiting like that since I left New York. Ms. Ken was really nice. You go girl! You got a winner here girl!! Best of wishes!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4