Soul Food Restaurants near Darby, PA

“Review for D’s Café
I stopped by D’s Café and ordered the fried chicken wings — and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! I love flats, and they actually gave me the option to get all flats (major bonus points 👏🏽). They were fried to perfection — crispy on the outside, juicy inside.

The yams? Delicious! Sweet, smooth, and seasoned just right — wouldn’t change a thing. But that mac and cheese… whew! Over the top! The flavor was rich and creamy with just the right amount of cheese pull.

On top of the great food, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. You can tell they care about their customers.

Definitely recommend D’s Café — everything about my experience was a 10/10! 🍗🧀🍠✨“

“The gem and radicchio salad was delicious and easily big enough to share. The halibut got rave reviews as did the crab cakes. Even the butterscotch pudding was exceptional. There's a reason this place has stood the test of time, although I really miss the oyster crackers and horseradish from days of old. Shout out to Tara... helpful and attentive server .“

“This place is catering my wedding. No, I don’t have a fiancé. I’m single, but who needs a man when you have mac & cheese like this? I’m marrying the jerk tofu, and the collard greens are my maid of honor.“

“I’ve ordered banana pudding from LindaLicious for the second time today. It was absolutely scrumptious; rich and without it being too sweet. It’s an absolutely must-get for your holiday desserts!“

“Had sweet food cravings! Their cookies and cream ice cream, butter pecan ice cream, and vanilla cake were so delicious. Can’t wait to try more cake and ice cream flavors.

The food is delicious too! I’ve tried the wraps, chkn salad, and hoagies and highly recommend. Also tried both soups, “fish” stew, drumsticks, jerk chickpeas and curry chickpeas, and chkn with gravy which were DELICIOUS. favorite sides are cabbage, collard greens, and Mac n cheese.“

“It is very seldom that I leave a review or comment but IT WOULD BE SELFISH OF ME TO NOT SHARE THIS GOOD OL’ FOOD. The soul food is bomb, I had the Cheese steak rolls, Cabbage, and butter corn) and the African food was just how I like it , a little spice but not to much to were I couldn’t not enjoy it (Potato Greens and Rice). If you are in the 69th street, Darby, south west area and have not tried JC Afrosoul food, then Please get there now !!!! S/o to the owner Christina and her Husband for showing me of the top female djs some love @DjDiorCartel !!! I will be back .“

“The Food was DELICIOUS, I Enjoyed every bite, We had a Birthday Brunch.for my Daughter's 46th Birthday it was AWSOME, Host, ON POINT, Loved it, I Live in Jersey, not to familiar with Philly, but I will come over here for their Food Any Day Loved it , 👍🏾♥️🍾🍣🍤🍚 Stuffe Lobster w/Crab Meat, Shrimp and Grits“

“If you are in a hurry, this is NOT the place to go. However, if you want authentic, DELICIOUS SOUL food, this IS the place! Fried fish and chicken are on point! The greens, yams, string beans and potato salad taste like grandmom's. If you go after two, you won't be able to get the potato salad. Just a heads up! There's only one waitress and she's a Senior so don't expect fast. Friendly, clean and family oriented.“

“I ordered fish, wings, mac & cheese and sweet potatoes. I say YUMMY. 😋 Thank you for the delicious food.“

“Great food and friendly staff. I recommend.“

“Always a Pleasure to have a Pleasure Platter. The lobster Bisque is my favorite.“

“Some of the best Chicken and Waffles I have had. Went there on Sunday. A great jazz outfit was playing. Awesome spot.“

“Friendly service and the jerk turkey wings were fall of the bone good“

“I didn't get to taste the food because one of her workers had a bad attitude. When dealing with the public professionalism is a must. I could have referred a lot of people that don't know it's there. Your tea was very good and I hope your service gets better. A vegetarian platter would be nice also.“

“Great place to eat. Friendly atmosphere and great people“

“Got thank marci for the potato and the other young lady with here y'all the best“

“Ordered catering for a family birthday party. Jerk chicken, brisket, mean beans, etc. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommend and will be back! Thanks!“

“So yummy! Fast and delicious food with really nice staff! Would definitely buy again!“

“I had such a great experience at this bar! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting perfect balance between lively and comfortable. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made excellent recommendations. The drinks were well-crafted, not watered down, and you could tell the bartenders take real pride in their mixology.
I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to others!“

“Ashabees catered DVABPsi’s 50th anniversary celebration in Chester PA on Saturday December 6, 2026. The food was exquisite. The escovich fish and the collard greens were perfect. My Jamaican mom loved the food and she is usually picky about food she did not cook. Thanks Ashabees for contributing to the success of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists’ anniversary celebration.“

“Everything that I’ve tried this far has been excellent!!!! Haven’t had good soul food in a while and this was definitely good soul food. I hope they start serving fish and grits or shrimp and grits too.“

“Me and my husband was on a inventory run for our soul food restaurant located in Johnstown pa we literally Rode by this spot my husband said make a u turn when he went in for a menu he was instantly excited to see it was black owned business after calling me into the restaurant the owner greatly blessed us with a seafood salad potato salad & this blue juice omg the best highly recommended this spot great customer service food smells so good in you can tell it’s cooked with LOVE…..“

“My turkey wings were great and full of flavor. My cabbage not so much. It tasted like they're was no seasoning at on the cabbage. The mac and cheese could've been a little better but it wasn't that bad. My husband's friend chicken was very delicious and his yams were also good. I would definitely try this place again.“

“Beautiful souls, making beautiful food! 😋😋😋“

“First time ever at Carlettes hideaway. Sistahs In Transformation met there and I'm glad 😊 to be apart of these group of ladies. The food was absolutely delicious 😋 OMG I couldn't believe it. I will visit very soon shemasmiles“

“I took 2 bites out of the Mac n cheese. Instantly picked my phone up and had to leave a review. This is Sunday afternoon grandma back in the day Mac and cheese. I haven’t bought Mac from a restaurant that was actually good in at least 20 years. Moved over to the wings and broccoli. Bruh. New customer . See yall soon lol“

“Friendly service and owner is so professional and customer driven. Food is A1, bomb.com the bees knees lol it's really hard nowadays to find some great comfort food that satisfies in both hunger and satisfaction!!! Restaurant is clean and abiding by covid standards makes for a great choice for lunch and dinner.“

“If you want food that’s good for your Soul check this spot out!!!!!!!“

“I have been eating PATTERSONS food since the 80’s where ever they have moved.. I even ate there when they were in northern liberties.. I do not live in PHILLY now otherwise I would still be eating mrs. Patterson’s food.“

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“I can't wait to try this place, it's right out of a Sienfeld episode only with a Cajun twist with an old black lady. What was that movie were an old black lady plays Jesus? Such stark reviews, a bunch of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews from people that were actually patient and let the lady prepare the food the way she does it. Then a lot of 1⭐ reviews from butt hurt Karen's that are all upset because they actually have to wait and their time is so precious. Leave the lady alone and go have your Popeye's or Chick fil A. This cook/chef what ever you want to call her uses wholesome fresh ingredients unlike the other restaurants that are slowly poisoning you. I find the restaurant on an app call Seed Oil Scout. I would highly recommend it, you can find the healthy restaurants where ever you go. Can't wait to try this establishment. Do yourself a favor, be patient and help a wonderful person. God Bless.“

“great food best in philadelphia area. very professional“

“Jamil’s Cafe catered my daughter’s baby shower. Food was excellent. Arrived on time fresh and hot. He set up and gave me extra equipment. Everyone loved the food seasoned to perfection. The professionalism I received from beginning to the end was outstanding. Definitely booking again :)“

“I'm giving you a 20 star first time I've ever ordered oxtails always just order fried fish and chicken and shrimp and sometime grill shrimp first off let me say that the beautiful young lady that work the front is amazing always smiling very sweet second the food is always hot and fresh but baby the oxtails in gravy the cabbage potatoe salad and rice is top that food was so good I was sucking the bones this store is the truth and the food proves it if you want good soul food in the city of Philly please please go to blu bay the best and I was asked if the oxtails better than the Jamaican stores the oxtails supercede the Jamaican restaurant one of a kind I will continue to go back more and more love it blu bay keep up the good work ?“

“Omg I was so hungry so I said I would give it a try i know that Pam use to cater for us at Kimberly Clarke.. I had the fish and Chicken wings ate myself silly..her staff Ms Fatine love her was so glad too see her. Omg if you haven't you need too get there, the best I mean the best. I will be back .Thanks so much“

“My great friend, Jonathan, introduced me to this marvelous establishment. I got fried fish, cabbage and potato salad. Everything was scrumptious. Made you feel as though you were at grandma's or aunty's. Topped it off with coconut cake. So good!!!“

“Came to Philly for visit. A friend served us some food from Crafty Soul food. Damn that stuff was good. The next day I ordered the same meal of fish platter and shrimp platter with greens and Mac/cheese. Also got extra sweet potatoes. The only thing missing was cornbread. This place will be on the top of my list when visit again.“

“So the ladies at the back are great. They don't speak much English, so if you go speaking English they won't really understand. But, the man in the front speaks English.

Now the man at the front he appears nice, but I think he makes up prices based off how he is feeling at the moment. Because I normally get the something each time I go. Down to the size of the platter, and the food in the platter. So the price should be the same, because I get the same thing each time I go. Some days I pay $18.00, some days I pay $20.00 and recently I paid $22.00. When I asked him why it was a different prices, he got very spicy with me. That was the last time I went there.

My boyfriend is Haitian, so the next time I go back he will be with me. If he can't go with me I won't be go.“

“Love It!! Will be there soon!❤️“

“Me in a party of five , we ordered the entire menu dang near everything was delicious especially the cornbread ,the peach cobbler dessert ,fried chicken was very crispy. I don’t know who they had in the back kitchen, but they need a Nobel prize.“