My guy & I traveled from Poughkeepsie to Middletown and stumbled across this hidden gem. Let me start by saying that the Owner, Ms. Cheryl was so hospitable and warm in her greeting. We ordered the fried flounder, shrimp, Mac n cheese , candied yams and collard greens…and she kind enough to throw in a piece of whiting. The fish & shrimp was fried TO PERFECTION & was hands down our favorite out of everything. The collard greens were cooked clean with no meat and was very tasty. The Mac n cheese was just ok for me but my BF loved it! Wr also left with a price of the most decadent slice of red velvet cake…it was light and airy and not too rich or overly sweet. It was perfection. Do yourselves a favor & go check Cheryl’s spot out…you won’t be disappointed :-)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac
J. Ford
Food was good. Service was quick. Will go again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reggie Miller
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve eaten partly because I no longer live in Middletown. But when I was living in Middletown I have purchased grub here. My favorites was the fried pork chops and fried fish and fried chicken. Some of the sides I also liked was the collard greens and yams. Mouth watering and flavorful. It’s been several years since I’ve lasted visited this place. Times eaten foods that I bought overall was very satisfying.
dee james
Cheryl is like family when she meet you. Her son as well, he is the most kind respectful young man. They make you feel very welcome and appreciated. Also the food is terrific!
Chris Laskaris
Great food. You want comfort food, come here. Support family owned restauants especially since they are much better than the corporation restaurants
On The Rise Wrestling
Worth the 30min drive. The food taste like home, the service is down to earth and want you to have a great experience dine in style is small cafe format but the aroma of the food is worth the sit down. To top it all off food is MADE TO ORDER HOT OFF THE STOVE!!! Can't wait for our next visitParking: Parking is just across the street from Cheryl's it's limited during rush hours but plenty of spots up and down the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Joanita K.
Fantastic food! We are so glad we discovered this place. The flounder is to die for and the red velvet is awesome! The gentleman that's there is always so kind.
JoAn M.
If you've had real southern soul food before you will know the difference. The food lacks flavor and I've read other posts where people say they have gotten sick from her food. This place is terrible.
Kayy
Food is DELICIOUS !! But restaurant not great for sit down.. more of a to go spot
Ty Cash
Cheryl’s use to be good but I don’t know what happen. But it was far from fresh. It’s as if they are reheating old meat but you can definitely tell. And it’s being rushed now. Very slimy and can tell when meat is old. Rice and beans taste like it’s been in the kitchen next to the dish soap and had a little flavor. The establishment needs to do better. I understand things are high now. But you can get people sick with your cheap method.
I'm new to upstate. Looking for new food spots and I gotta That brother got the touch in the kitchen. Throws it down each time and doesn't disappoint
Marlo H
This food is DELICIOUS!! And the owner is precious! Best fried chicken and collard greens!! Got samples of the fried fish and it was DELICIOUS!!
Ashley Hill
This place is amazing. The quantity and the prices go right in hand with each other.
Official Bitcoin Queen
Her fish is ok ....she really needs to fry her fish with cornmeal if she's gonna call her food SOUL FOOD.
Sashay P
I placed a very large order and spent $100 in this restaurant. Waited over an hour and 15 minutes to get home and there was hair tangled in the food. I called Cheryl and requested a refund and immediately told my family to stop eating. I brought the food back. She then refused to give me a refund and proceeded to call the police on me because I insisted I wanted my refund and no longer wanted any food from her establishment. The police arrived and agreed that I should be granted a refund for the whole order being that I brought all of the food back and it was clearly inedible. She then began arguing and going back and forth with the police that SHE called on ME. I understand things happen and no one is perfect. But you cannot treat paying customers like that and refuse to accept that you were wrong. She needs to do better for her business and the community she is serving. Would not recommend. Very unprofessional and I never leave reviews! But for this I will.
My guy & I traveled from Poughkeepsie to Middletown and stumbled across this hidden gem. Let me start by saying that the Owner, Ms. Cheryl was so hospitable and warm in her greeting. We ordered the fried flounder, shrimp, Mac n cheese , candied yams and collard greens…and she kind enough to throw in a piece of whiting. The fish & shrimp was fried TO PERFECTION & was hands down our favorite out of everything. The collard greens were cooked clean with no meat and was very tasty. The Mac n cheese was just ok for me but my BF loved it! Wr also left with a price of the most decadent slice of red velvet cake…it was light and airy and not too rich or overly sweet. It was perfection. Do yourselves a favor & go check Cheryl’s spot out…you won’t be disappointed :-)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac
Food was good. Service was quick. Will go again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve eaten partly because I no longer live in Middletown. But when I was living in Middletown I have purchased grub here. My favorites was the fried pork chops and fried fish and fried chicken. Some of the sides I also liked was the collard greens and yams. Mouth watering and flavorful. It’s been several years since I’ve lasted visited this place. Times eaten foods that I bought overall was very satisfying.
Cheryl is like family when she meet you. Her son as well, he is the most kind respectful young man. They make you feel very welcome and appreciated. Also the food is terrific!
Great food. You want comfort food, come here. Support family owned restauants especially since they are much better than the corporation restaurants
Worth the 30min drive. The food taste like home, the service is down to earth and want you to have a great experience dine in style is small cafe format but the aroma of the food is worth the sit down. To top it all off food is MADE TO ORDER HOT OFF THE STOVE!!! Can't wait for our next visitParking: Parking is just across the street from Cheryl's it's limited during rush hours but plenty of spots up and down the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
Fantastic food! We are so glad we discovered this place. The flounder is to die for and the red velvet is awesome! The gentleman that's there is always so kind.
If you've had real southern soul food before you will know the difference. The food lacks flavor and I've read other posts where people say they have gotten sick from her food. This place is terrible.
Food is DELICIOUS !! But restaurant not great for sit down.. more of a to go spot
Cheryl’s use to be good but I don’t know what happen. But it was far from fresh. It’s as if they are reheating old meat but you can definitely tell. And it’s being rushed now. Very slimy and can tell when meat is old. Rice and beans taste like it’s been in the kitchen next to the dish soap and had a little flavor. The establishment needs to do better. I understand things are high now. But you can get people sick with your cheap method.
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I'm new to upstate. Looking for new food spots and I gotta That brother got the touch in the kitchen. Throws it down each time and doesn't disappoint
This food is DELICIOUS!! And the owner is precious! Best fried chicken and collard greens!! Got samples of the fried fish and it was DELICIOUS!!
This place is amazing. The quantity and the prices go right in hand with each other.
Her fish is ok ....she really needs to fry her fish with cornmeal if she's gonna call her food SOUL FOOD.
I placed a very large order and spent $100 in this restaurant. Waited over an hour and 15 minutes to get home and there was hair tangled in the food. I called Cheryl and requested a refund and immediately told my family to stop eating. I brought the food back. She then refused to give me a refund and proceeded to call the police on me because I insisted I wanted my refund and no longer wanted any food from her establishment. The police arrived and agreed that I should be granted a refund for the whole order being that I brought all of the food back and it was clearly inedible. She then began arguing and going back and forth with the police that SHE called on ME. I understand things happen and no one is perfect. But you cannot treat paying customers like that and refuse to accept that you were wrong. She needs to do better for her business and the community she is serving. Would not recommend. Very unprofessional and I never leave reviews! But for this I will.