Wife wanted soul food so we gave this a try Service was…read moregreat Food hot and seasoned Will be back when in the area

Love the idea of this place. Staff is very friendly, excellent service. But I can only eat fried…read morefish or chicken because the other food is too salty for my taste.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

Well, this was my second time here. The first time was with family, and the food was fantastic. So,…read moreI decided to come back. After watching a review on social media, I decided to try something new. I had to try the cracklin' chicken bites. I ordered the southern fried fish, added the brisket, and the collard greens. After I ordered, I went to the bar to order a gin and tonic. I asked for the Bombay Sapphire gin. Then, it turned into an unreal experience. When I got my drink, I asked the female bartender if she added lemon or lime. She gave me "the look" and said I did not ask for lemon or lime. Taken aback, I told her that I've never had a gin and tonic without lemon or lime. She then replied, "rude". I proceeded to apologize, and then she acquiesced and gave me a garnish. I thanked her and again apologized. She was having none of it. I was in a great mood because I still tipped her. However, it has been bugging me ever since July 25. Hence, my review. Back to the food. My food was delicious, flavorful, and portion sizes were great. In fact, I am taking my parents there today. However, we are going to go to the one on South of Market--just in case I want a gin and tonic. I will be sure to ask for lime this time. :)

Its so good the soul food, is amazing. Also the client attention is amazing. They attend you very…read morefast, do a conversation with the people is very comfortable.

amazing food delicious, really recommend the chicken, services were amazing and friendly and super…read morecaring

Cool place with a cool atmosphere. Also, one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while!…read more I will say they seemed a little bit shocked that we did have members of our party who were blind and I'm not sure they knew how to react to that but they were still polite overall and the food was great, so I would definitely recommend!

Lots of hugs, handshakes, and fist bumps…read more It was my final visit and meal from this Dogpatch pioneer that launched this neighborhood as a restaurant, bar, and business friendly one. . Yes, this restaurant did that. Earlier this week, I saw an article announcing their closing after Tuesday, 12/24/2024. They were unable to negotiate a new lease here This prompted me to change my original plan of a Malaysian family dinner for the Saturday before. To avoid the dinner rush, I phoned in my order and picked up our family's dinner around 3 pm. The dining room was half full but I'm sure it would get busy as it got darker outside. For my final meal from here, I had the BBQ ribs with corn and potato salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=oEOr5DU5miue2U2PT87Xfw). As usual, the potions are generous especially when considering each dinner meal comes with corn muffins (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=mvFQcDrIquWE65UB4w_7NA). I was only able to finish half of my meal and will finish it tomorrow. It was delicious and filling. The gals who man the counter are always nice and it was nice to wish them a farewell. I was fortunate to see Koo who has manned this location for at least the last decade after they expanded to the Clement location. He told me that they plan to operate a ghost kitchen at 6th St. and Market St., close to my office. Thank you, Hard Knox, for providing so many memorable meals to my family and me. Stop in today or tomorrow to enjoy it one last time and bid them farewell.

The Food , service and ambiance was all top of the line with authenticity.my family and myself Will…read moredefinitely return

"House of Soul" has been serving the City of Vallejo and the SF Bay Area since 1968. Any…read morerestaurant that has made it this long must have the winning formula of good food, service and value. I was in the Vallejo area, and saw House of Soul on Yelp. It was 1.5 miles away, but closing in less than an hour. I decided to go by and see it they were still serving. I wasn't really expecting much 45 mins before closing. I parked right in front, and saw they were cleaning up the dining room. So I asked the young lady if they were still open, and she said "Yes, c'mon in!" I ordered the fried chicken combo meal with mac 'n cheese and green beans. Total was $20.04. I thought it was funny that they price it at $20.04. It would actually look better if it was $19.99. How was the food? I was surprised. 35 mins before closing, and the fried chicken was still moist with a spicy heat to the flavor. The skin was lightly crisp. The mac 'n cheese was creamy. The green beans were just okay. The food was being kept in warmers. There's nothing wrong with keeping food in warmers as long as holding times are observed and proper temps are maintained. As I left both the young lady and the server thanked me for coming. Next time, I will have to return at around dinner time. Support Local Business in the SF Bay Area!

So glad there is a DoorDash pickup option to enjoy this restaurant when I don't have "cash only"…read moredining as an option. I had to try the Fried Chicken and I got the breast meat. It was flavorful, delicious and tender. It came with a couple eggs, a couple biscuits and I did the hash browns as my side. I love sweet potato pie and cheesecake so I had to order the sweet potato cheesecake and it was amazing. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and the lady helping me was friendly and provided good customer service. I love the decor with all the photos of all the folks that have enjoyed Lois' food. Looking forward to returning:)

I'm so happy that a friend put me on to this place. It reminds me of my late aunts cooking and it's…read morejust good ole simplistic breakfast staples. I tried corned beef hash for the first time and loved it so I came back for that and was not disappointed. The meal is about $16 comes with toast, eggs, and I chose the grits which are also hella good. The service is always amazing and so is the food. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because I can't bring myself to agree with the price of their breakfast sides compared to what you get. & it may have been some months but they used to fill both sides with grits. Seems like portions are getting cut for Togo orders maybe but prices are staying the same. For 3 slices of thin xtra crispy pieces of bacon (actually two slices and burnt pieces) it's $8.25+ I remember thinking it was insane so I never added any extra meat and after going recently I was reminded why, my order came out to $27, when I opened the side of bacon I was disappointed. I believe the quality and quantity should better match the price. Otherwise I'll gladly go buy a full pack of thick cut Oscar Meyer bacon for less than what they're charging for 3 slices and just add it at home lol. it's tough for business owners and consumers out here so while I understand price increase, it should still make sense for the consumer. Still love this place down. Just won't be paying for a side again.

My Friend Rodney keeps telling me that Scends has Good Food!!!…read more So we went to Scends on Saturday for dinner!! We Parked out front on the Street! The Parking has a 2 Hour Limit!!! We were Warmly Greeted when we Entered and We Grabbed a Table!! I Perused the Menu and ordered a 6 Piece Catfish Dinner with Fries and. Peach Cobbler!! I Ordered a Coke Classic for a Beverage !!! Rodney Ordered the Turkey Wings Special with Gravy and White Rice!!! He also Ordered Sweet Potato Pie !!! The Restaurant is Clean and Tastefully decorated!!! Our Food Arrived after a few minutes of waiting!! The Owner actually served our food to us!!! He is a Very Nice and Hospitable!!! He Actually gave us Watermelon Slices after our meals!!! It was Nice and Refreshing!! My Catfish Dinner was Delicious and Cooked to Perfection!!! Rodney Loved his Turkey Wings so much !!! If you did a DNA test on them Bones it would link back to Rodney lol !!! Scends is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. out of the top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!

I have not been to Scend's since they relocated to their San Leandro location so I decided to give…read morethem a try since I was in the neighborhood. Not the best idea. I ordered the snapper fish sandwich with a side of greens. The greens were an additional $4 but somehow I was charged an extra 50 cents on top of that. My partner ordered the Tasty Treat combo, and it was far from tasty. The chicken didn't taste fresh; it tasted reheated. The shrimp were mediocre and both of his sides were disappointing. The yams were bland and watery, even after we tried to doctor them up with sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of lemon. The mac and cheese wasn't cheesy and was also very bland. My snapper sandwich was underwhelming. The fish didn't taste fresh and the sandwich only had lettuce and tomato, no cheese (-_-). The collard greens were ok but they had a lot of stems and I'm pretty sure I saw mustard greens mixed in. Our total came out to a whopping $58 including tip and I low‑key regret tipping that much because the food was not satisfying at all. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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

Southern Cafe man oh man I wanted love you! Soul food is my absolute favorite. My fat girl self can…read moreeat it everyday. It's so comforting and filling. I drive down this place nearly weekly and everytime I look the line is crazy long or they're closed. So one day the boyfriend and me drove by, hadn't ate and seen no line. So we stopped. Big mistake! I ordered Breaded Pork Chops with red beans and rice and mac! The pork chop had so much breading..... so salty. My cholesterol went out the roof. Rice was hard still, mac was just okay! Now on to my poor boyfriends meal... he actually wanted what I ordered lol! We tend to always want the same meals ag places but since i'm so picky he's always thoughtful and lets me get it then he'll order something different. He went with the Meatloaf with mac and rice and gravy..... i'm sure you can tell just by the picture of that meatloaf he wasn't very happy! I forgot to take a pic of what it looked like when we cut it.. but it was RAW. The sauce they smothered it in was disgusting. The gravy on rice was beyond salty. The only item edible on our plates was our mac. I wouldn't be back nor do I recommend them. There prices are way too high for the quality of their food. Oakland has way more soul food places worth checking out!