Soul Food Restaurants near East Meadow, NY

“Carolynn’s kitchen has been catering for our events at LIJ Valley Stream hospital for 2 years now and her food service and customer service has been nothing short of extraordinary. I highly recommend this catering business for your events. I know we will continue working with her for many events to come.“

“I’m always on the lookout for authentic spots—and Gretel & Sons Soul Food absolutely delivered. I came across this place through an Instagram post and decided to give it a try, and I’m glad I did.

I ordered a main with two sides, and everything was on point. The fried fish was cooked to order, came out hot, and had incredible flavor—crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. You can tell they take pride in freshness and timing. For sides, I went with the collards and kale cooked with turkey necks—super flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. Definitely one of the standout dishes. My second side was the sweet potato bread, which honestly looked more like two slices of cake. It was soft, rich, and absolutely amazing—borderline dessert but still fits right in with the meal.

One thing I will say—this place deserves even more visibility. If they had a street-front presence or were located somewhere high-traffic like Roosevelt Field Mall, they would easily have lines out the door. The quality of the food is there, and it speaks for itself.

Overall, this spot exceeded expectations. Great flavors, generous portions, and that true soul food feel. I’ll definitely be back to try more.“

“The woman working there was very sweet, as well as the gentleman ! Best jerk chicken on the island and great lobster Mac and cheese...the cabbage was delicious as well🥰“

“I stopped looking for soup, because I wasn't feeling well. They did not have any, but they were kind enough to point me to another deli that had some (not that great), and I was thankful. I have to return here to support their business.“

“I was craving collard greens - and looking for a new place to try. I found Village BBQ on line and was impressed with the reviews so off I went. Randy the owner is not only the nicest guy but a fantastic chef! He and his wife run the business. I had his brisket (at his insistence!) Delicious! Sweet potatoes and collard greens. Customer next to me raved about the banana pudfing so I added that too. All 5 star!!! Very happy I took the chance on a place in a gas station!!“

“This place was recommended to me. When I walked in the cashier wasn't to receptive. She had a sour look on her face. Overall the food was good and it was fresh. The price was fair for the food I received. I would come back, not for the reception but for the food.“

“Hi, this was my first time here and the experience was cool. The food was good the worker were nice and the music and the atmosphere was chill. I would definitely come back.“

“Went to brunch at the barnyard today and it was amazing. The food was great and the drinks and service was phenomenal. I will definitely be making this a regular“

“I door dashed from here and when I tell you comfort food, COMFORT FOOD. It’s hard finding a good soul food restaurant in NY due to other cultures making it and putting their own twists to it but this gives that nostalgia of authentic soul food. 🩷

The portion size was good and I always say once food comes in that styrofoam tray, the food gonna hit every time.“

“Good food. I was a cook there And the food it’s amazing“