My wife and I went to Addie Lee's on Friday May 8th. We arrived at around 2:30 and we promptly ordered and seated ourselves. I ordered the large plate with collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread, yellow rice and pork ribs. My wife ordered the medium plate with cornbread, collard greens, yellow rice and fried chicken. My wife said she loved everything, my food was amazing but the collard greens were a little bit salty for me. The portions were very generous. I got 3 meals from my order. I would give a higher rating but the wait time for our food was excessive (a little over an hour). read more

Amazing deal. Food is excellent and you get plenty for the price ($8-$15 for the more premium proteins that we got, depending on number of sides). All plates come with cornbread and choice of yellow or white rice, in addition to whatever other sides you want. The restaurant was not very busy as we came right when it opened. We waited about a half an hour for our food and the catfish and beef ribs were so tender and delicious. Worth a try at least once if you're around Worcester! read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Beef rib - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Ordered takeout from Addie Lee's on Main St in Worcester & completely enjoyed every bite. I had the large beef rib plate that came with cornbread, rice & 2 additional sides. I opted for the yellow rice, collard greens, mac & cheese, then added potato salad. The ribs were falling apart cooked perfectly. All of the sides were seasoned to perfection. Overall very happy with the portions, price, & flavors! read more

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I was in Worcester recently for work and was in the mood for Soul Food and found this cute place close to where I was hosting my event. As soon as I walked in I was instantly greeted and welcomed. Looking at the menu I was conflicted on what to choose as everything looked so wonderful. I was encouraged to try the fried chicken so I went with the recommendation. I originally ordered a drumstick and thigh as I prefer dark meat but ended up with a drumstick and breast. The drumstick was fantastic, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and the skin was SO crispy. The breast meat was a little dryer than I prefer but to be expected with white meat. The sides however were wonderful. I ordered the collard greens and macaroni and cheese with yellow rice. This came with a slice of cornbread. Everything was delicious and generous with the portion. I'll definitely go back and encourage anyone to try it out. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - $14.88, wow! - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

i love mac and cheese so i ordered it anyway despite pictures showing it looking a little bland, and yes it was bland, very similar to stouffers frozen mac and cheese however the beef ribs, rice and collard greens were so good!!! 100% would come back and recommend this place in fact i plan on ordering again and trying out the corn bread and yams because they look so good !!! read more

Yummy every time I order here I swear i'm going to try something different than the chicken wings that are fried to perfection. But I can't do it.Lol I'm addicted to them chicken wings. read more

found this place on a whim; the food was good and service was nice. I wasn't blown over, but it was ok read more

Took a VERY long time. I had to call to get the status of my order. I live very close to the restaurant so I am not sure why I received barely warmish food. This is the second time this driver has not followed my delivery instructions. (GrubHub). Last time he left it at the building next door. This time he left it outside by the back door even after I texted to ask him to bring it to the front and leave it in the lobby. He responded "ok" but still left it outside in the back of the building. I received 3 chicken wings that were pretty small and definitely not fresh tasting. The canned yams were okay...very small portion considering I ordered a large dinner. The Mac n' cheese looked good but had zero flavor unfortunately. There was also very little of that (thankfully). It was pretty disappointing overall, especially given how long it took...and I JUST realized that they didn't give me the cornbread that I paid an additional $1 for. read more

I've been to this place a bunch of times since I started working in Worcester. This is the best place in the downtown area no doubt, and the best bang for your buck. My favorite is the beef rib. Always tender. Consistently delicious. The vibes in here are also dope. The brick wall to the right is covered with pictures of famous influential Black Americans. From musicians and athletes to civil rights leaders and other intellectuals, it's a cool spot. The music in there is always a vibe. I sit down to eat whenever I can. I haven't tried the oxtail yet but it's next on my list for sure. read more

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This place feels like your grandma's cooking. Are you looking for authentic southern food in New England? Look no further. From the chicken to the Mac n cheese to the yams. Everything is top-notch. My Boy Rob is holding it down back there. Best OxTails in Worcester. Meaty and fall of the bone too. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - OxTails and Yellow Rice. The Best OxTails in Woostah - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Food: the chicken was cooked to the perfect tenderness and crispy skin. I also enjoyed it with the barbecue sauce as well. The mac & cheese has a nice balance to cheese and noodle, but could be a bit more creamy cheesey and the collard greens were made with just the right amount of salt/vinegar. Unfortunately, I wasn't the fan of a cornbread. It was a little bit dry to my liking, and it wasn't quite sweet enough either. Service: nice folks that have been in the business for years, def have serve themselves a spot on the community. Ambiance: it's a rather old school building that brings an old jazz to it, almost like a cafeteria in the 50's. However, they don't really have a sign to show you where this is so you just wanna look for a brick building that has the address number for you to actually find it. Location accommodation: it's near the Worcester Hanover, which is nice if you ever want some good soul food, but also parking is not so great and so you may need to take a little walk down. read more

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FINALLY, Saturday I hit Addie Lee's Soul Food (ALSD) on an open day. As the old saying goes..."y'all put ya foot in that!!!" For those who don't understand...EVERYTHING was AWESOME: appearance, texture, flavor price, staff & cleanliness = 5 Now ALSD how can we help you open up 1-2 more days? *Please excuse the shadow's photobomb, see the pic's caption for detail. read more

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Catfish plate is LIT!!! Greens perfectly seasoned, sweet potatoes are just right.... Catfish always hot and fresh!!! I'm originally from Memphis and this place reminds me of home!!!! read more

Food is fantastic, portion sizes are enough to feed two, or just have some yummy leftovers. Everything cooked to order, service was impeccable. The music playlist is pretty cool. Two thumbs up. read more

Don't close 15 minutes early. No idea if the food is any good if you don't stay open your posted hours.

Why didn't I try it earlier. Sad I missed the pork however smiling staff and although not much option but overall it is a good neighborhood staple. Would have given 4 star but had to take off 1 due to the taste on that days BBq sauce. It felt it was made with less time on hand and bit heavier on the ketchup. Would be back again as in the summer this is going to be my common work pickup lunch. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Beautiful winter day!!! - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Stopped in here for a quick bite before a Music Worcester/Hanover Theater performance. It's small local place where you order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table when ready. It's very much a comfort food venue, and I was happy with the results on this, my first visit. The cashier suggested a hearty beef rib which comes with either white or yellow rice. I ordered a side of yams, though the large dinner comes with 2 sides. As I recall, this dinner costs about $10. The food arrived within a short time, less than 10 minutes. * The rib was delicious, tender, tasty. * The yam was excellent and sweet. * The rice was bland and a tad cool. Overall this warranted four stars, and I'd be happy to return. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great spot that truly delivers on its promise of soul food. Personally, I can't choose between the yellow rice and yams--they're both stellar. And with portions generous enough for seconds, it's no wonder Addie Lee's is now my go-to spot whenever I'm in the area. read more

Love this place! Best soul food! Nicest people too! Parking is a struggle, but well worth it!

Normally soul food and Massachusetts just don't mix but I'm glad I was wrong. This place totally changed my mind. Located downtown Worcester just a short walk from the medical center stood this fine gem. I ordered the beef ribs with Mac and cheese and collards and i was definitely impressed. Ribs so tender the bone just slid out like a hot knife thru butter. I was surprised at the wait time for a restaurant that didn't seem overly busy but I'll wait for quality and this definitely was quality. Can't wait to return and check out more menu items. Great job. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Beef ribs entree - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Everything excellent! Food...service...restaurant cleanliness just excellent! Authentic Southern cooking!

Wow, that was good. We popped in because it is close to the RMV but are now making plans to drive 30m each way to come back for more. The bbq fried chicken was amazing. The cornbread was good and a nice complement. Mac and cheese is always a win. read more

If you want fresh, flavorful, soulful food this is the spot. It's run by Addie Lee & her family, who's always friendly and professional. The space is welcoming, usually some kind of soul radio playing in the background, Black icons hanging on the wall, and just overall comfortable homey vibe. They have plate options from small to large. Each coming with a side of white or yellow rice & cornbread. The larger, the more sides that come with the dish. Every time we come we have to order large to try something different from Mac & cheese, yams, collard greens, black eyed peas, French fries, Etc. Depending on the day they offer different sides and meats. The meats range from pork ribs, fried chicken, bbq fried chicken, smothered pork chops, dried cod, catfish, etc. It takes a few minutes to prep the meals after you order, so order ahead or sit and wait. Everything is worth the wait- especially when the soul food comes out piping hot! Support this Black business. From the space to the people to the food, everything is A+ read more

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5 stars for food, music, staffing and restaurant focus. I love soul food and soul music and got a healthy dose of both today. The collard greens were slightly over salted for my taste but I like no salt on my collards. The yellow rice was flavorful. The ribs tender and doused in Baby Rays. The open concept was great and so was the staff. Very good lunch - $11.00 all in less tip. read more

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Food is delicious and the staff is beyond friendly. My only suggestion would be to send a spy over to Gee-Gee's in Providence, Rhode Island to steal their corn bread recipe. Oh, and can we do validated parking in the neighboring garage. We paid $15.00 to park which was kind of crazy for a 1.5 hour visit to a restaurant in Worcester. read more

Excellent Food, great service will use them again. All the food was hot on arrival. Just lobe that

Food is amazing, collard greens always a side I get. My only advice is to order ahead of time it does take it a bit for your food but it's definitely worth the wait read more

They have the best soul food around. Perfectly fried chicken, delicious mac and cheese, greens, and yams! Worth the wait (if you have one!) Great jewel in the city! read more

Well first of all their hospitality was top shelf. They were closing early and they still let me in. I had a terrific meal of ribs, yams and collards. All were delicious. The only problem is that I wasn't able to have the peach cobbler, so I have to go back.... POOR ME..... read more

Fabulous... chefs kiss only downfall is food takes longer than the estimated time... but, the food is prepared fresh. Would just request the pick up time to be a bit more accurate. read more

Worcester's soul food spot! Affordable food from the south right in downtown Worcester. If you're looking for authentic soul food, it is here! You've found it! Their Mac and cheese as well as their ribs were amazing. I'm definitely a saucy person and their ribs reached my expectations on saucy level! I definitely plan on coming back to try their fried chicken the next time! read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Ribs Baked Mac and Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

First time ordering from here and it didn't dissapoint. I ordered the ribs, mac & cheese and collard greens. They called me right away to let me know they were out of Mac & cheese. The ribs melted off the bone, collard greens were bomb! Maybe next time I'll get to try their Mac & cheese. Delicious home style meal!!! read more

I finally got my way & we ate here tonight ... both of us LOVED Addie's food, all of it. BBQ chicken, fall off bone fabulous, BBQ beef rib, fall off bone delicious ... all the sides were phenomenal, potato salad, yams, mac n cheese ... wow we WILL be back SOON. read more

Great food! 5 stars all around!!! Great service, my plate was fresh and hot. Recommend Addie Lee's to my friends they love it too!

Great portions for cheap $ Super tasty food Comfortable and bright/sunny dining room Cheerful staff No frills, no pretension, just good food/service I had the ribs for lunch instead of waiting in line at the DMV. Wow. So good. And much better than the DMV. lol read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Ribs, yellow rice and cornbread. YUM - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

This is a place I'm surprised isn't more busy. The food is actually pretty darn good. I've tried a bit of "soul food" and I think they do a decent job of providing that for an area not at all known for such fare. I usually go for one of the specials (Small with meat and rice $6, Medium with meat a side and rice $10, Large with meat two sides and rice $13) I'm a serious fried chicken wing fan. The breading and seasoning is nice. Not greasy or dry, right on. I've had the breast and it was juicy, but not seasoned quite as nicely. Collard greens and Mac and cheese are pretty good. The white rice is sooo good. Nothing is overly greasy, a departure from traditional soul food but a good thing in my opinion. Again, I'm surprised it's not busier here because the food is pretty good. read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Medium sized meal with one side. - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Great food at reasonable prices. I had pork ribs - really loved the BBQ sauce, and the yams were sweet and tasty. Hubby finished off his fried chicken in no time, skin and all - beautifully fried golden brown. Rice and cornbread were good, too. I like my cornbread a little cornier, but I think their's is more authentically southern. Very plain interior, order at the counter. Overall a great place to grab lunch or dinner in Worcester! read more

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Delicious! Fried chicken and sides are all homemade! It's so good anyone want a good southern meal eat here! read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Medium chicken wings, with yellow rice, Mac n cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

Delicious and great prices for a lot of food! The Mac and cheese is amazing! I also got the black eyed peas and potato salad and both were amazing. Love this place and highly recommend for a quick bite or take out. read more

Amazing food. Yesterday I came home from food shopping and could smell the food from this place and decided I would stop in today. I got pork ribs, yellow rice, collard greens, and Mac and cheese. It is a ton of good for $13. The place is small, family run. Everyone is very friendly and makes you feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. I didn't wait long for my food and they showed me the plate before packing it up. I am so happy to have this gem next door to my apartment. After just a few bites I know I'll be back to try each item on the menu read more

Addie Lee's Soul Food - Soul Food Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts