Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA

“Firstly, Ya'll getting 5 stars just for being OPEN AS ADVERTISED! I can eat collard greens everyday and usually I make my own but I was out and at work and decided to try to find some. This was the third establishment I went to based on Google but the first to be open on a Saturday. I am so glad this is where I spent my money because I was far from disappointment. They were the best greens I've had from an restaurant. I'm just mad I didn't get two. I wanted to come back Sunday! I will be back and intend to explore more of the menu.“

“Had an amazing experience at Kitchen & Kocktails! Cindy was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we sat down, she was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Every recommendation she gave us was delicious, and you can tell she genuinely cares about making sure her guests have a great experience.

The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and Cindy’s dedication and customer service made the experience even better. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. If you visit, definitely ask for Cindy—you won’t be disappointed!

Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back! ❤️🍽️✨“

“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.“

“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“

“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’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!“

“Samaiyah B. Cooking catered the American food for my wedding, and I cannot say enough good things about the experience! The food was absolutely phenomenal, so delicious that all of our guests were raving about it throughout the night.

I had enjoyed Samaiyah’s food before, so when I found out she did catering, I knew I had to have her for my wedding. From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional and efficient. She responded promptly to all my emails, provided clear pricing information, and even offered to arrange a tasting (which I didn’t need since I was already familiar with how amazing her food is!).
On the day of the wedding, Samaiyah and her team were right on time and completely professional. The food display was beautiful, and the quality was outstanding. What really stood out was her attentiveness, she checked in with me during the reception to ask if guests could have seconds and made sure everything was going smoothly.

The setup and breakdown were handled seamlessly and efficiently by her team. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner, which allowed me to actually enjoy my special day without any stress.

If you’re looking for a caterer who delivers both exceptional food quality and outstanding service, I highly recommend Samaiyah B. Cooking. She and her team went above and beyond to make our wedding memorable!“

“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.“

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

“Fish Sandwiches that will blow your mind.“

“Came into Philly after a long flight and needed sustenance. I got the whiting fish platter that comes with 2 sides for $18 and it was great portions and hit the spot! Was too hungry did not take a pic but includes 2 fillets. Deborah was very kind and it’s a small spot but super warm!!“

“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…..“

“good food. where you at tonite? chef is a hilarious guy bug him for discounts“

“We had an incredible first time experience at Dig Inn, our first time and Tamar who works there was incredibly helpful, kind and friendly. Glad that we came in today and that he was here to assist us. We greatly appreciate! He deserves a raise!! ( :“

“Best in the city ������������������“

“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“

“I’m from the South, and this food is TheBomb.com!!! The salmon, mac, yams, green beans - all cooked by blessed hands!! Large portions, seasoned to perfection, excellent customer service!!! This is a business that I can support lifelong. Great job, y’all!!!“

“As a business man who’s always in the go and needs to eat hearty and healthy, I truly trust “Taste of Knox “ catering. I’ve been enjoying his dishes for over 30 years now and I am super excited about the continued growth in this man’s craft and his passion and dedication to building his business.“

“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.“

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

“Bee's Soulfood Kitchen is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and authentic taste of Southern cuisine. From savory fried chicken and smothered pork chops to sides like collard greens and mac and cheese, every dish is prepared with love and attention to detail. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable, making it a great value for money. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make for a welcoming dining experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in some soulful comfort food at Bee's Soulfood Kitchen!“

“great food best in philadelphia area. very professional“

“Love It!! Will be there soon!❤️“

“I'm a SERIOUS fan of Tay's Soul Food! The fried Whiting and mac and cheese are OFF THE HOOK! The yams and string beans are perfection! I call ahead and pull up. Easy contactless pickup during the pandemic! Give her a call if you want some soul food but don't feel like cooking. *Only thing is, you need to pay cash in the exact amount if you don't use apple ipay.“

“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.“

“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 ?“

“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.“

“I really wanted to give 5 starts but when I got there I had to wait over a half our because only 1 person was working by themselves. He was trying his best but don't leave him alone again. Lol, got fish platter and was told the the price on the menu wasn't the same in person, smh. Side of potato salad was undercooked and exchanged for a $5 side of what was left of yams. I really should have gotten a discount or something added because there wasn't enough, smh. But I will definitely try again, maybe next time service will be better and things properly priced. Also when the lady finally got there, she fixed the issues but could have done better. But thank you anyway because the food was worth it!“

“I was there for a breast cancer survivor party, and it was my first time, I had the best time ever and am looking forward to going back again. I thought you opened early but see your hours start at 5pm. I have a girlfriend that wants to celebrate her birthday there November 2, 2024, so I plan to call and make arrangements for us to celebrate there this Saturday. I give this restaurant a five plus.“