My first visit and I was a little apprehensive because I was the only customer. I have a motto,…read more"go where the people are," and there were no people. I looked at the steam table, and not sure what to get because I tire of spending my money and being disappointed. I ordered something that I thought would be a safe-bet...I ordered 4 fried wings, Mac and cheese, and candied yams. I started tasting my food when I got in the car. The wings were perfectly cooked -- juicy and tender. The Mac and cheese had a decent amount of cheese, not like some places that cover their Mac and cheese with some type of Velveeta sauce. I would have eaten all of my wings in the car, but I needed some hot sauce, which surprisingly the restaurant did not have. I finished my meal when I got home. The yams were delicious...not overly sweet. I will say that the wings and Mac and cheese could have used a little more seasoning, but that was okay...there are many times where I went to a soul food restaurant and had to toss food because it was way too salty. I would rather my food to be under seasoned than over seasoned. You can always add, but you can't take it away. I will definitely return, and try something else on the menu, and hopefully not be disappointed.

This is one of the finest Soulfood restaurants in the Central Ohio area. I dine there frequently…read moreand have never been disappointed in their menu nor their cuisine. The food is always prepared excellently and the taste is beyond expectation. The restaurant is always clean and well managed. And the staff always meets me with a smile. Thank you, Madison soul food kitchen thank you for representing our community and being a part of something so wonderful.

I believe its no longer open. The food was great I hate to…read moresee them go. Hot food after a Sunday Church Service.

Sounded good on a cold day, and I was over this way. I've been meaning to come for a while, but…read moreit's just not on my usual route. Turn in at the light, and be careful about which driveway you pick- I think it's the second driveway, near a daycare, and it winds around back to the restaurant. You can see the place from James. Pretty busy at lunchtime, a few dine in and some carryout. Served cafeteria style, so you can see what you want, and drool over it. Well, there's a clear shield, but you know what I mean. I got smothered pork chops, since I hadn't had them forever. Meaty, tender, covered in gravy and onions. So so good, especially as comfort food on a cold day. You can also get them fried. Plenty of other things on the menu looked good. And all of the sides sounded good. I ended up getting one that was a mix of cabbage and greens, instead of getting the two separately, so that gave me space for another side. I went with mac & cheese. Sweetie's mom's mac is the best in the world. I'm not kidding. This is not quite that good, but is a very good homemade version, loaded with cheese, and baked in a big pan. Service was excellent. Prices are a bit steep, but good for the quantity and quality. Canned pop. Cheap plasticware. I was leery, but the pork chops were so tender that even a plastic knife pulled them apart easily. Hardly needed it. The place is not fancy inside. Old, but clean, a few booths and tables. You're there for the food, not the decor. Or, come in and pick it up and take it home. And have better silverware... I will definitely be back. I loved what I got, and was enticed by some of the other things.

Fran's always gets me right. Brought my aunt and cousin here for the first time and they were super…read moreimpressed. We tried each other's meats and sides- everything was a 10/10. Always fresh. Always hot. Always so satisfying.

This establishment makes the best chicken wings ever! The coating on the wings was crispy but not…read moreheavy and very flavorful . Mac and cheese left me wanting more! I thought the cumber and tomatoes were a good sidekick! I had to get an order of fried green tomatoes because you can't find them anywhere except a sit down restaurant. Looking forward to going back!

One of my favorite places to eat in Columbus! If that you love southern food, you'll love this…read morespot. It's tucked into Budd dairy food, hall, so tons of drinks and seat seating options throughout the restaurant. If they're crowded, it can be a little bit of a wait, but I've never waited more than 30 minutes, and it's well worth it. For food, you have to get the blackened catfish. It is so yummy. Their mac & cheese is delicious, their cornbread is cooked perfectly and melts in your mouth, and the french fries were good. Really you can't go wrong with any of these sides; it's a lot of southern staples. If I could, I'd order one of everything in terms of sides. Definitely will be back!

I am from Mississippi and catfish is one of my favorites! It has taken twenty years of living in…read morethe Greater Columbus area to find authentic southern catfish! Well done Modern Southern Table!

The location of Zion Cafeteria is not the most appealing but if you can set that aside you will be…read morepleasantly surprised. When you walk in you are greeted with a smile and the sound of gospel music playing lightly over the speakers. The sweet tea is heavenly and the food is great. I have had the breakfast buffet on Saturday mornings and the dinner on Sundays. You cant go wrong with either. They have a variety of cakes too and they are lip licking good. Everything is reasonably priced and there is ample parking in the lot across the street. They lost a start for location ( which I guess is not their fault) and one for the plain all most non- existent decor inside and out.

After missing out on Gloria's Soul Food, which I had heard good things about, I had to try out the…read morenew restaurant in its place. To be sure, Zion Cafeteria delivers on what it claims to be: a church cafeteria with daily specials. The baptist church of the same name down the street wanted to open a restaurant to make a difference on East Main Street, which is admirable. The food was just OK, aside from the meatloaf which was solid, but of a smallish portion (if it came with more slices rather than one I would've bumped it up a star). Greens didn't have any zing and the corn bread was alright, while the pecan pie is unfortunately not made by someone's grandma, but rather out of a box. Perhaps if they can get some of them in the kitchen it would make a visit more compelling. In the end it's another much needed restaurant option on a street that needs some and you can feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a local business that is trying to improve the area.

This place is pretty good! My favorite thing that I got from here is the peach cobbler! I feel…read morelike I had all crust and that's how I love it! My mean was pretty good. For the price point, I feel like I got my money's worth. I got steak and lamb chops. Although the steak and lamb was good. I would've liked to have an option for everything to be cooked at a certain temperature. But that wasn't a deal breaker for me. My sides were really good too. You can only order through apps like door dash or Uber eats or another app. When you get to the place, you have to check in. I almost missed that stepped. Thanks to the regulars that helped me. The parking outside can kinda be a mess. Just get in where you fit in. I'll be visiting again to try more items of their menu! Can't wait !

I've ordered a few times on doordash and figured it was time for a review…read more The Mac and cheese was just ok, tasted the same as Hot Chicken Takeover. I really enjoyed the candied yams and I always get the blackened chicken. The chicken is served I made creamy cause on a bed of beans and rice. You definitely get good portions for your money and I am going to attempt to branch out and try some other items.

I love ordering their food on Uber Eats! It always arrives fresh, delicious, and full of flavor…read more The catfish and the greens and the mac & cheese are my favorite. The wings are good too! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThmfR3vb/

They serve old left out food after 8:30pm but they open until 12 I don't get that horrible…read moreexperience don't give you what you order and super hard to get your money back.... When they do get it right though the food is exceptional

Some people have Easter ham, I had Lady Nays. IT WAS EXCELLENT. I first saw this on TGTG when I…read morewas in San Francisco. It is NOT convenient to me in Columbus. 13 miles of construction and unexpected detours in an unfamiliar part of town, but oh so worth it. It's a small place, a carry out more than a sit down. Inside there are 2 windows, order in the left and pick up on the right. We got cabbage and lots of beef in a spicy brown gravy. Hubby and I split it and were stuffed but we aren't huge eaters. IT WAS EXCELLENT. Such a treat. Nicely packed and it included a nice napkin and a sturdy plastic fork. When a business spends extra money on these things, you can bet they are doing the same back in the kitchen. I like this place alot. Thank you

Picked up from TooGoodToGo app, surprise bag. Surprise bag was not ready. Lady was not happy to see…read moreme. She told me it would be 30 minutes. Surprise bags are to be ready at pickup, due to they give u a time frame to pickup. Since I had to wait I ordered 6 wings, she gave me 5, charged me full price. Wings not the best tasting, no flavor. Surprise bag was a mix of chicken and stew. It was not bad, I would drive there again to get food.