Street parking. May have to wait as it doesn't appear to be a table time once you are finished with…read moreyour meal. I observed people leaving table groups and more people coming to the table to join the group. This experience was definitely better than my first time at their original location. My catfish and grits were delicious. Those grits were perfect as they were creamy and thicker. The catfish cooked perfectly and great size filets. The fried green tomatoes were a hit. Not overly breaded and a great flavor. The drinks were also good which had never changed. I believe it may have been a day where happy hour was the whole day so it appeared that the table drinks weren't being considered in a timely fashion compared to bar orders. I think I waited about an hour for my second drink. The waiter was kind, apologetic, and continued to check in along the way. He even showed us when he placed the order so we wouldn't think he was lying. The peach cobbler was also good but very sweet and peach heavy. I like peach cobbler but prefer the crust and just a little peach juice. There was a live DJ which played really good music. Definitely a vibe place with good options.

Dining at Soule Chicago is more than a meal--it's an experience. Beautiful ambiance, soulful…read moreflavors, and a space that invites you to slow down and enjoy every bite. Soule Chicago really got it right--great energy, amazing staff, and soul food that delivers every time.

While visiting Chicago, we had the chance to check out a soul food spot called Soul Vibez-and first…read moreof all, the name alone is a win! The food? Absolutely incredible. There were nine of us dining, and just a heads-up--make a reservation if you plan to go. We didn't have one and ended up sitting at the bar, but honestly, it worked out just fine. The ambiance was great, the bar was spacious, and the service was top-notch. Everyone ordered something different, and of course, I had to sample a little bit of everything from my family's plates just to see if the hype was real... and let me tell you, nothing missed. Every single dish was amazing. I ordered the three chicken wings with macaroni and cheese and collard greens, and it was hands down some of the best I've ever had--so good it made me question my own cooking! I also tried the stuffed chicken breast, baked beans, hot honey chicken sandwich, and a sirloin beef burger. Every bite was flavorful and on point. I can't stress this enough--if you're ever in Chicago, do yourself a favor and check out Soul Vibez. You won't be disappointed.

Everything was delicious. Drinks were on point. Service was wonderful. We will return. They also…read moreoffer an extensive vegetarian menu.

We walked in had bar seating had salmon egg rolls n fried green tomatoes for appetizers…read more Dinner was oxtails sweet potato's and collard greens and short ribs dressing and Mac and cheese Food was delicious

Customer Service 0 Waitress "what you want" after waiting 20…read moreminutes at the bar. No greeting and never asked if I wanted dessert, a drink other than water, etc. Never checked on me and I was right in their face at the bar. Gratuity is for 2 ppl or more. It was only me and still charged gratuity. Although I'm ok with that. But thats probably why they don't care to service guests. Catfish 4 ...was fresh and good. Greens 1 ...terrible. Had more meat than greens. Dressing 0...they use boxed stuffing. Dressing and stuffing are not the same. Gross Wait time... i had a reservation but because the bar was open, I sat at the bar to relieve a table for a busy Sunday. There was no wait for the bar. But about 30-40 min wait for food. Also overheard a person ask for a drink nonalcoholic. They accidentally put alcohol in it and said "it's just a splash" to one another and still served it to the person. They watched the person take a sip and laughed together. That was not funny at all. You never know what journey a person is on if they requested non alcoholic. They need to get it together. I was just visiting for the weekend and this behavior is unacceptable.

DIvey spot we hit up for a drink and a spot to catch an uber after Riot Fest. They had some great…read moremusic playing on the juke box, but it was also competing with the rock band playing in the other room! It was really hot and steaming in here and didn't have the freshest smell in the world in the air. Service took a while, like a long while, as it was super busy and only one bartender behind the bar at 9pm on a Saturday? Oops.. Maybe I was just in a bad mood cause I just got attacked by a branch while trying to walk and look at my phone at the same time! Not horrible but not a spot you would probably want to hang in for ever either.

Of course it's not for everyone, hidden on the corner of Western. I can't say I am a fan of course,…read morebut it was fun for what it was. Co workers wanted a "cheap" drink, and let me tell you it was far from it. A hard liquor glass was almost $9 and for a place like this that is just, well: A DIVE, that shouldn't of been the case. I was rather surprised but at the same time I thought maybe its becuase we were dressed rather conservative and this place seems to cater to a less dressed crowd. Water Hole, hmmmm we should've really thought of that before entering do rained libations. But on the plus side, they serve a hell of a great fried chicken wing! Of course you have to order the food and really know what southern fried chicken is, yes they don't play when it comes to the fried chicken. It's been one of the least known spots to have it made this way. But again, is the bar part of this joint what I would keep coming back to? Nope.

My family and I celebrated my granddaughter's birthday at this restaurant. The experience was great…read morefrom making reservations to arrival. Great service and great food! I also enjoyed the music variety. It was nice hearing songs from various generations. It was worth the hour drive. You will need to find a park (it's the north side). I look forward to visiting again soon!

I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G

Mimi's Craft Kitchen was probably my favorite spot that we tried while visiting Chicago. Shoutout…read moreto Patron Chris (on Instagram) for putting us on. I'm not sure if it's a hidden gem or not but I haven't seen this spot mentioned on social media a lot. It is teeny tiny so MAKE A RESERVATION before you go, you may not get seated without one. First of all that frozen peach sidecar needs to be added to every menu at every restaurant in America! It was really that good! It was sweet and strong and just so tasty. My whole table enjoyed their food and it hit even better the next day when we warmed it up for leftovers. I got roasted chicken with greens and Mac and cheese. That honey mango chutney glaze (or whatever it was) was FIRE and not to mention the meat fell right off the bone! The Mac and cheese was also fire! I tasted my home girl's salmon bites, again FIRE! Not to mention the portions were huge! My only critique would be on the greens. They weren't bad but it had an after taste to me like it was possibly cooked in beef broth, so it wasn't my favorite. Definitely add this spot to the top of your list the next time you're in Chicago!

I stopped by this evening at 5. I had a resy for 545 and I was greeted and seated promptly. I read…read moreprevious reviews before coming in and had my eyebrows raised, but I've had this restaurant on my radar for quite awhile now, back when it was a takeout spot. So today was their day! They didn't disappoint me. Our server Jamal was really nice and made us his cousins immediately. It did take them 10-15mins for a server to stop by. With that we ordered everything at once, not knowing how long things would take. We orderd drinks, shrimp scampi, cilantro lime wings, chicken Alfredo, beef short ribs with mashed potatoes, greens, and sautéed broccoli. Everything was freshly prepared and tasted great! So why a star loss?? Because they charge 18 or 19% gratuity charge and then the server requests a tip on zelle, cashapp, etc. THAT'S ABSURD! I can't stand places like this. My standard tip is 20%. But if you add a service fee dont ask me for nothing else! Wth! Definitely enjoyed my food, but I wouldn't be regularly because of that foolishness. I'm not a petty diner either, but that's insane. I knew it from the reviews, but yeah it's distasteful. Rsise your prices if you feel you need more to pay your staff fair wages. Insane!

Oh my Goodness! Just left and everything was excellent! Concierge Heather noted the crowd at the…read moredoor and immediately asked if me and my niece would like to sit at the bar! Heather was heavenly sent! Amy was amazing with the cocktail concoctions! Love bar seating even though we had a reservation! Our meals were hot and delicious! Steak, Mac & cheese and greens-shareables! And I had the brazino sea bass! Will def return because I hear the lobster bisque calling my name!

The food here is outstanding. My wife and I tried deviled eggs, lobster bisque, Cullerton salad,…read morehalf branzino, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and the sticky date cake, along with a couple of cocktails. Only the branzino slightly missed the mark. It could have been filleted a little more carefully (I found several small bones) and it was slightly overcooked. But it wasn't bad by any means, and all the other dishes were perfect with the cornbread being a huge standout. It was moist, sweet, and came in a huge portion. (It could've easily served 4.) The restaurant itself is beautiful. Had I not known the history of the building, I never would've guessed that it was previously a dog daycare. I will note that we were unfortunately seated at a table that had a significant wobble. The service was both leisurely and disjointed. We were seated for 15 minutes before a server arrived. Food took an hour to arrive after ordering, and there was no thought given to proper pacing (our entrees arrived almost immediately after our starters). There were three different servers tending to our table, but tracking down any of them was a challenge, and they rarely checked in on us of their own accord. All told, our 4-course meal took 2.5 hours. Despite the downsides, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, and we will be back. If you visit, just make sure not to have any urgent plans after dinner.