Always delicious! My favs are the meatloaf, rice and gravy and the yams …read more The chicken is always delicious with its crunchiness. Love this place!

Their food was pretty good. Sometimes they were pleasant…read more But since they stopped indoor dining and then just closed, it's a big drag. And there isn't any regular update and that means you can try calling--IF they even kerp the outgoing message accurate. I finally made it to Touch of Soul since they moved. It was excellent! It at least seemed the food was spot on with all dishes cooked with aplomb. My only issue with TOS (a personal pet peeve) is they never returned to real plates and actual silverware. All you can get even for dine-in are plastic utensils. Anyway, in short, southern cafe is dead--Go to touch of soul on adeline

Food was amazing. Combo 1 was enough for two people. Smothered turkey with country potatoes was…read morefire. Excellent service and great atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

Yesterday, although we anticipated a wait once we got there, that didn't occur even on a holiday,…read morewhich was also my Bday! We were greeted and seated immediately. The decor was very modern and visually pleasing with what looked like original artwork. The service from waitstaff was perfect. Food: 3 pieces of perfectly fried and seasoned Swai fish paired with 4 pieces of fried chicken (twice cooked or cooked in old oil) A side of Garlic Noodles (they weren't to my liking as they were just as sweet as garlicky. The taste's clashed and I wanted garlic noodles) Po man's Gumbo (no seafood) with a side of rice (really good) I was elated that the had the only digestible Ginger Ale, Canada Dry. Lastly, the waitstaff was kind enough to want to celebrate my birthday and brought me the most enjoyable thing I had eaten that night... Deep Fried Pound Cake with a side of whipped cream...ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I dug in so fast and forgot to take a picture Since it was my first time and it was a good night overall, I will definitely try it again and some different menu items.

Best southern food in my life. My aunt and I came here on a whim to get some food because we drove…read more2 hours from home for a dr's visit, they were nearby and looked the best, so we ordered from here. Never had hushpuppies but they were fantastic. Who knew deep fried cornbread was what was missing from my life. Paired with their housemade butter. So much southern food disappointed me but angelines finally filled that hole in my stomach for the intense craving for good soul food. Their jambalaya is killer. Super heavy but its everything that ticks the boxes. I feel catfish was a tiny bit underwhelming but the sauce saved it. My only issue was I wasn't able to finish all the hushpuppies they gave us, and thats a good problem lol. They also had a half open kitchen so you could see what everyone was doing. The dining room was a lil dark and cozy, I like dark dining rooms to be honest so it was the icing on the cake for me. Wish I dined in instead of did takeout, I live in stockton so we were here because we were visiting berkeley. Would come back to try everything else if berkeley wasn't a huge drive out for us :( but overall great food and service.

One of the best Southern food experience ever! Went to celebrate my bestie's birthday and while we…read moreforgot to reserve (since they are always full) so couldn't get the best seats, the vibe was so lovely and the server was really nice (and patient in recommending dishes). Buttermilk fried chicken was so tender, every single kind of gravy/sauce was so flavorful and paired well with the main dishes. Gumbo is the perfect definition of comfort but the banana pudding was an absolute star. We were so full but couldn't resist since the taste was just remarkably sweet yet balanced to end the night with. Will definitely come back for another special occasion!

The Reggie Jackson Special is affordable and delicious. The food comes fast, but out cooked well…read moreand tasty. You should check this place out. They close before 3 pm.

While in Berkeley I stumbled upon this place. Glad I did. I…read morewas so happy to support this establishment that has been feeding Berkeley for over 60 years. Since I wasn't prepared for the experience, I only had a spinach omelette, some grits, and their homemade biscuit. Gotta go back.

We were in the Bay area for a getaway, and we really wanted some good soul food, especially after…read morebeing disappointed by going to Y's Choice Soul Food Restaurant, the day before. Touch of Soul Soul Food Restaurant delivered one of the best comfort‑food experiences we have had in a long time. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, tradition, and a whole lot of love. The catfish was perfectly seasoned with a crispy golden crust and tender, flaky meat inside. The chicken wings were just as impressive --well‑seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The sides were the real stars, though. The yams were rich and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. The potato salad was creamy and flavorful without being heavy. The greens had that slow‑cooked, soulful taste you can't fake, and the macaroni and cheese was exactly what mac and cheese should be--cheesy, comforting, and baked just right. And those corn muffins? Soft, warm, and the perfect finishing touch. From start to finish, the meal felt like a true home‑cooked experience. If you're looking for soul food that hits every note--flavor, comfort, and authenticity--Touch of Soul is absolutely worth the visit. The foot is priced just right, especially in today's economy. One last thing, the service was AWESOME!!!!

My experience with this restaurant has been inconsistent, but my most recent catering order was…read moreextremely disappointing. The first time I visited, it was late in the evening and they had already sold out of several items. The food I did try was average at best--about a 2.5/5. The second time, I went with someone who knew the owner, and the experience was completely different. Everything was excellent--easily a 5/5. Based on that visit, I felt confident enough to place a large catering order for a Black History Month event at my job. I ordered yams, dressing with gravy, greens, mac & cheese, fried catfish, fried chicken, cornbread, peach cobbler, and German chocolate cake. The total came to $590, which I paid immediately after confirming via text. I requested that the food be ready by 2 PM since the event started at 3 PM. When I arrived, nothing was ready. There was also confusion about my order--they initially only prepared one dessert, even though I was charged for both cobbler and cake. I had to show proof of my order to resolve that. As the food slowly became available, I was handed trays one at a time with no assistance, meaning I had to carry everything to my car by myself. On top of that, the cornbread I ordered was never provided. The food wasn't fully ready until around 3 PM, which caused delays for my event. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match my previous experience either. The fried catfish pieces were extremely small--more like nuggets than full portions. The dressing was undercooked and even had large turkey bones in it, which was unacceptable. The greens had excessive liquid, which I had to drain before transporting them. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. Order accuracy was a 1/5, timeliness and service (including lack of assistance) was a 1/5, and food quality was about a 2.5/5. Based on this experience, I will not be returning. For catering orders or anything from a local soul food restaurant I'd highly recommend Ys Choice.

In town visiting San Francisco for the first time & heard this place was a must try and a MUST TRY…read moreIT WAS! My husband and I's favorite place to eat in the world is New Orleans so this place definitely did not disappoint. We started with coffee drinks, I had some sort of boozy espresso drink which I could have done without since the bitters tasted like licorice which is probably a taste preference. My husband had the grandma coffee which was also fine. Then the food came out and it went up from here! The catfish & grits just might be the best I've ever had. My husband also really enjoyed his banana foster French toast, & i loved that they allowed you to get one piece of fried chicken because i had to try it out despite a full meal. The wing I had was Nice & crunchy with a delicious sweet sauce on the side that reminded me of mambo sauce ( a DC staple.) My husband also had the gumbo which was good but I wouldn't say our favorite. I prefer my gumbo with a little more spice but that could just be personal preference. We ended the meal with beignets: I had the ube beignet which was so unique & flavorful! I don't think I would have had a chance to try that type of beignet anywhere else so glad to try something different, it was delicious. The crawfish beignet was also so flavorful! The beignets in general were much more bready than typical beignets but still very good & unique to this place. On top of that, the service was great & the food came out quick, hot & fresh! I wish we had more time (& stomach space) to try other items on the menu, everywhere we looked everything looked delicious so we'll just have to try more the next time we're back in SF!

I've been to the Oakland location of Brenda's and gotten delivery before, but my first time…read morevisiting in SF was a few months ago, when I booked a last minute reservation for a group of 8 friends. The place is a little cramped, but we were able to wait inside until the whole party was there to be seated. It was a good place for a group dinner. The cocktails are cheap for San Francisco, and the beer selection is decent. And the food is dense and delicious without being too heavy. I shared the catfish with crawfish etouffee (special), the gumbo, and a dungeness crab beignet with my boyfriend. We also ordered some banana cream pie for the table, which was a huge hit.

Food: Outstanding! Ample+ servings at very reasonable prices…read more Service: Outstanding! Staff very courteous, professional and go out of their way to make dining there a pleasant experience. Miss Nella is the perfect "lady of the house." I felt very well taken care of as a customer. Ambience: Casual elegance with soul. I was more than pleased! I was very satisfied. If you want an elegant soul food dining experience, this is the place!

So glad I found this local spot!…read more Immediately when we walked in, the owner and staff were very personable and really made us feel comfortable and taken care of. And I really liked the decor. You can tell they took their time to set up a theme that to me was giving rich auntie (in a good way ). Food was on point! Besides the gumbo in the picture, we also got fried fish, pork chops, and cake for dessert. The gumbo did what it was supposed to with rich flavor and tender seafood. The fried items were nice and crunchy and not too greasy is really important to me. For dessert, it was hard to choose because everything looked good, but the lemon cake we got was delicious. Giving five stars here because soul food is not easy to get right and they hit the mark on everything. Nella's place is cozy, no frills, homemade food. I will be back!

There food was so good and they are so polite and they have a lot of food and desertsread more

Amaaaaaaazing chicken and waffles here in a spacious spot in Jack London Square! I got the Keith's…read moreTackle, which included 2 chicken wings, 1 delicious waffle, and macaroni and cheese. Everything was delicious! Their waffles are thin and crispy, which is different from the thick and fluffy kinds I'm used to. Still REALLY good. Service was great. It was a bit awkward at first when we arrived and waited to be seated even though we had a reservation. But they were awesome, and we really enjoyed our chicken and waffles here.

If you want authentic soul food, this is your place. I think it's now set up as a take out place,…read morebut we came in early and delicious savory food was served on paper plates. A 10%gratuity was automatically added but I would gladly give more. Service, great. Small restaurant, friendly staff, good music:)

The GOOD, is the customer service. The staff were ultra friendly with our request and had no…read morehesitation with anything. The BAD, The prices are EXTREMELY high for the amount of portion sizes and flavor. I personally think the menu needs an update. I ordered the oxtails, which cost me almost $50 but I was very disappointed in not only the portion size, but also the quality. For the most part, I respect their establishment, but they should be able to understand where the customer is coming from.

My family and I love love love comfort food night from The Front Porch...but I'm broken hearted…read morethat collard greens have left the menu!

My partner took me out this time to the Front Porch for dinner. I don't think I've tried as much…read moresouthern food as I've wanted to so I was delighted to hear about this place. She had heard about this place from a client that she had worked with a couple weeks ago. The place had a really cool vibe to it; it's like you're stepping into a more intimate, Cracker Barrel. We were seated by the front of house pretty quickly. The space could hold quite a few people, there is a bar area and outside seating. We sat in the back by the kitchen. When we got there, we ordered a couple drinks and a lot of food. I had the okey-dokey artichokey and my partner had the respect your elders drink; both were strong and tasty. It went well with our appetizers of fried okra and fried calamari. I really enjoyed the jalapeño aïoli that came with the okra so much that I started dipping the calamari in it. The calamari coating on the outside was a lot heavier than what I was used to, but it was still really tasty. For our main entrées, I got the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens and my partner got the porch burger with fries. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly. It wasn't dry. It was juicy and I really liked putting their homemade hot sauce on the chicken and greens. The habanero hot sauce was really spicy, but I liked how sweet it was. My partner's burger was cooked perfectly and it was a big portion. I definitely recommend this place to someone who is bold enough to go on a date and still eat with their hands. Somehow, this was elevated southern food, which could be shown by the prices, but I think it's worth it once in a while.