While visiting Va Beach, I was told to try Boss Queen and they did not disappoint me. The place is large, no real ambiance, not well lit, a little on the dark side for me, no decorations, needs updating. The young lady that waited on us was very attentive. We ordered the Red Snapper, needed a little more seasoning for me but it wasn't bad, the collards and potato salad was good. My husband enjoyed the seafood grits, he said the dish was definitely enough, large portion. I will definitely be returning when I'm in Va Beach read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Fried Snapper - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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We visited Boss Queen for the first time and had an amazing experience! Our server, Destinee, provided outstanding customer service--she was professional, attentive, and helped make our first visit memorable. Now the food... we ended up sitting for almost two hours because we kept trying different dishes, and every single one was delicious. The fried lamb chops were bussin', the seafood fries were flavorful and filling, and the salmon bites literally melted in my mouth. The seafood mac topped with fried catfish (with fried salmon on the side) had my picky child dancing and humming--so that tells you everything! The cornbread was great too, and I washed it all down with a strawberry Arnold Palmer. Everything was amazing even the music and we can't wait to return! read more

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Went here Sunday after church around 12:30 pm. No wait time and the restaurant was not busy at all. I came here hoping my experience would be better than the last, but that was not the case at all. I ordered from their apparent "new" brunch menu and was excited because the options all sounded delicious. My excitement quickly went away from the wait time for our food, which was ridiculous (0/10) especially when the restaurant wasn't busy at all. There was also inconsistency among the presentation of food on each plate brought to the table. I first asked for a mock tail, the Burner (8/10) it was refreshing and I wanted to enjoy it, but the drinks were brought out so quick and our food took 35-40 minutes... For food, I asked for their Loaded brioche French toast (3/10), the menu stated "sweet cream filling" as if the French toast would be stuffed with the cream inside; however, what I was given was thick slices of dry bread, overly smothered in strawberries, with the tiniest amount of cream thrown on top! No "filling" in the bread, at all. Bacon (8/10), Grits (9/10), Scrambled Eggs with cheese (4/10) very bland, and Potatoes (2/10) basic, bland, and unseasoned. Additionally, I found out after an order needed to be redone at my table, that my potatoes were actually supposed to come with seasoning and peppers. My soror who came to brunch with me, had to give her food back after the long wait since her order was not correct at all. What followed, was the manager coming to our table, with what seemed like a bit of an attitude, trying to find out how exactly the order was wrong. While explaining that the French toast didn't match the description of the menu, a simple conversation about the menu wording and food outcome/presentation turned into a partial over explaining and back and forth, with the staff almost refusing to accept that what was given to us simply didn't match the menu description. After having the waitress and manager come to the table multiple times and after another long wait for food, my Sorors food arrived with an amazing presentation (I should've taken a picture of it). Definitely not how my food, my sisters food, or my sorors original plate of food looked at all. Inconsistency is a major issue here as well as communication. There's no reason going back and forth, doing any over explanation, or having to send your food back to be remade should THEN lead to you receiving well prepared/presented food here in this restaurant. The manager explained that the slow service and food presentation was because everyone in the kitchen was being "trained" and the brunch menu was still "new." To me, this didn't make sense when this restaurant is not new; the explanation/excuse used just didn't add up. Think I've given enough chances to this restaurant at this point. I've been here some other times and didn't do reviews for those experiences, because they weren't great, but they also weren't terrible, but this recent experience has sealed the deal for me on not coming back; very unfortunate. The waitress mentioned she would fix our bills to accommodate for the experience we had and while paying, I noticed that the only thing really removed from each bill was basically the tax total. About $31 spent on my order. My overall rate of experience : 4/10 read more

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We placed an online order at Boss Queen Soul Food Cafe and tried a variety of dishes. The "Have 'Em All" egg roll sampler, beef liver with onions and gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, collard greens, turkey chops, and cabbage. The eggroll sampler was a different mix of flavors. The salmon was cooked nicely, not overdone, and the Philly was decent. The beef liver was overcooked and a bit tough. Not sure about the gravy. The mashed potatoes were okay, and the collard greens were just alright. I actually preferred the cabbage, which had more flavor and a better texture. The highlight of the meal was definitely the turkey chops tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. Overall, the food had its ups and downs. The portions were generous and the service was friendly when we picked it up. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Have Em All Eggroll Sampler - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Yep! I am from Louisiana and this was worth my trip to Norfolk. The food, the service and the ambience was definitely a vibe to celebrate my birthday. I had the spicy crab balls, they were balling for real. It was real Crab not imitation. Ok. Yo girl was happy with that, so happy I didn't even share. Jeanise was our server and she was on point and deserved all of Trina tip that she was leaving. I has a lemon drop but this not the place for lemon drops, the drop was not dropping properly but with some additional simple syrup it will do. Now to get to that foods. These others said it was good and okay but for me the chicken and waffles are ranked in my top 3. The waffle was amazing and favorable. Trina has liver, rice and gravy and cabbage. It was not southern cabbage. I wouldn't order for me. My other girl had chicken, greens and yams. Them greens weren't bad. The music kept the vibe and I'm going to say if you need a place to vibe hit them up! Happy birthday to me today! read more

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Came for dinner. There was a DJ but it wasn't too crowded yet since it was still early for a Friday night. I got the fried turkey wing dinner. The wing was flavored perfectly as usually and super tender. The cabbage with beef sausage, which is my favorite side item was great!! Seasoned well and not over cooked. The macaroni and cheese was good too. Cheesy without being dry. My husband got chicken wings and fries, which he really enjoyed too. Sometimes it can be a bit or miss. Luckily it was a great hit tonight!!! read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Turkey wing - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

From my honest opinion this restaurant doesn't have a good atmosphere. The employees will analyze you if you're waiting to be seated or picking up they will ignore you after. That was my experience and seeing other guest coming in and getting treated the same way made me not want to eat here. It was 6:00pm & it wasn't packed at all so why were the employees standing around, chatting in a circle & not greeting their guest with a warm welcome. Plus the gentleman with black and blonde dreads need to do training again!!! How rude to ignore me and just hop on your phone while on the clock. Wanted to consider having soul food today in my area but this place will not be a go to, i love having a great experience & will be worth the bill. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

A time was had. We found this spot on Google and was impressed by the reviews. The food was good. My group of six all ordered something different and we all enjoyed our dishes. I got the smothered pork chop with greens and Mac & cheese with cornbread. We arrived after 8p on a Friday night, so we were subjected to a $5 cover charge. There was a live band. The music and vocalist was good; but it was uncomfortably loud. They had the sound at a volume for a place twice as big as the restaurant actually is. We had to move away- far away- from the band. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Smothered pork chop with greens, Mac & cheese, and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Love it here!! Food amazing!! Great service!! Awwwesome vibes!! Happy hour... I love it here! Don't Forget to Be Awesome. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Happy hour - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I would review on the food if I ever received it. So what happened you ask? Well we on a Friday evening and the wait to be seated around 6:0pm was 40 minutes. After an hour we couldn't wait and left. The next day, I did a To-Go order online they told me it was going to be 20 minutes for salmon bites. That's it! Just an appetizer. I waited 10 more minutes before going in to pick up, meaning instead of 20 minutes I waited 30 minutes. Got there and the food was not ready!! Waited another 20 minutes, still not ready. Asked the lady at the counter what was the hold up. She checked and said they need to replace the cooking grease. This is too much! Such bad service, won't be trying again! read more

Everything we ordered was so delicious and the service was quick and very friendly. Will be back soon to try more! read more

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Takia, the manager was amazing. After a small mishap she was quick to take care of it and she had a great attitude. Server was also very kind and the food was amazing! read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Seafood grits and Cajun pasta - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Food was great music was great we just drop in for a quick meal great idea we will go back read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Boujie Girl Red Snapper cabbage baked beans - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Good evening Fellow Yelpers! Its ya favorite critic again with another #runtellthat noteworthy establishment -- located in Norfolk, VA. This was NOT my 1st time experiencing this phenomenal business, and I will shout from the mountain tops for all who will listen. Tonight was #Datenight. My wife, another power couple (family, not blood related), and myself. Since the 1st time we introduced them to this place, they've been #hooked. Upon entering, we were greeted by the hostess. We noticed Brie (one of the owners) and we had a conversation (expressing our fondness of the business. We waited about 5 minutes and was escorted to our seats by Brie. We were seated in VIP (Reserved) section Thursday nights are reserved for Karaoke and its was phenomenal, to say the least!! There were some real "singers" in there--not professional, but singers nonetheless. Make sure to come between 6-9 to enjoy their "Happy hour" specials. Drinks came fast. Appetizers came faster. And the food was not far behind. My wife ordered "Keishia Wings (Parmesean Garlic) and fries basket. My sister ordered some kind of dip, and my brother ordered wings. The main course. I ordered "Bad Gyrl Lamb Chops" with Rice & Gravy and Cabbage. My wife ordered the "Veggie Platter" with Collards, Sweet potatoes, Broccoli and Cabbage. My sister ordered The "Sausage, Rice and Onions" platter and my brother ordered the Turkey Wings (Fried then gravy added (no onions), Mac and Cheese and Cabbage. When I say we cleaned our plates, that's an understatement. If you're in the area, visiting the area, or just looking for something outside of the normal, this is it!!! You don't even have to take my word for it. Try it yourself and see --- You will NOT be disappointed! We will be back time after time and hope to meet/see you there! Enjoy the rest of your day read more

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Service was great. We were seated and served quickly. The food was delicious!! Seasoned well and the dessert OMG!! Scrumptious!!

Food: Bussin' Service: Good Ambiance: 10/10 It's a great experience every time we go. read more

Boss Queens Soul Café has potential, but the experience missed the mark. The atmosphere felt more like a nightclub than a restaurant--dim lighting, a live DJ (possibly for a private party), and music so loud it was hard to hear our waitress, let alone have a conversation. Service was slow from the start. We waited 25 minutes in line (with just one person ahead of us) before being acknowledged, then were told to wait even longer. Once seated, we placed our drink and food orders right away. Drinks came after 10 minutes, but 10 minutes after that we were told the baked chicken was sold out--20 minutes after ordering. We switched to steak. The shrimp & grits came first--shrimp was great, but the grits were watery and flavorless. We sent them back, and while the waitress mentioned a "re-plating fee" for changing the order, she agreed to make fresh grits instead. The steak arrived an hour and a half into our visit--absolutely delicious, tender, and full of flavor. The replacement grits were much better too, though the shrimp portion was smaller. Drinks were tasty and strong, but note that a 20% gratuity is automatically added to all dine-in checks. Overall, the food was solid, but the loud club vibe, long delays, and lack of acknowledgment at the start turned this into a disappointing dining experience. I'd consider coming back for takeout, but not to dine in. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Margarita and Boss King - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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First time having this place ordered through DoorDash and everything was soooo good. Had fried pork chop Mac and cheese yams with gravy on the side and sting beans. For dessert I got the pudding and apple bread pudding everything was well seasoned and cook great read more

The service was amazing and so was the food. We got the pork chops with collards and mashed potatoes and gravy, fried catfish with Mac & cheese and fries, and the crab balls. We have had a hard time finding good restaurants around here but this one is definitely worth it. read more

I've had Boss Queens via Door Dash but this was the first time I've sat in ate here. After a small wait we were seated. The table was very clean but heavy Clorox smell and remnants from the layer of wetness on the seat and table. Note: Clorox takes a while to dry, probably should have hit it was a dry towel afterwards. We ordered drinks in food straight away. My husband ordered the tenielle Mac & cheese. This was a hearty portion of seafood mac which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had the shrimp and chicken wing meal, sweet potatoes with mambo sauce on the side. Chicken and shrimp was fried well, but the sauce tasted like bbq sauce to me. The server got me another but it was the same. So she recommended the honey garlic. This sauce was really good. Not sure if I'll be back in person because it's out of the way for us but I don't mind ordering DoorDash. read more

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I dined in yesterday for lunch and was delighted to come here. The booths need to be upgraded because it was a tight fit for my friend and I. Server was super nice and attentive. I started off with the seafood empanadas and they were absolutely amazing but does need more filling because it is mostly pasty. Great flavor and not over fried. My main was the seafood Alfredo with scallops shrimp and crab meat. This dish has the potential to be way better than what I received. The pasta was on the verge of being over boiled and it's best to cook pasta al dente. The sauce was bland and watery and I had to ask for extra seasoning to save it. The selection of fresh seafood is what makes the dish worth getting. The recipe just needs some work to execute a customer's satisfaction. Chef needs to taste their dishes as they go to avoid loss of revenue and cook like they would like their own food at home. I think the menu should be shorter so that the kitchen doesn't get so overwhelmed and they can pay more attention to these details. The table behind me sent their meatloaf back and I just didn't have the heart to follow suit. I would love to return in the future and try something else read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - King D's Seafood Lover's Pasta - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Boss Queens Soul Cafe exceeded our expectations in every way! We hosted two birthday celebrations--one for my daughter turning 19 and one for my nephew turning 18--and from start to finish, Ms. Tenille made the entire experience absolutely phenomenal. We originally had an earlier reservation time, but needed to push it back an hour to better accommodate both families. Ms. Tenille was beyond gracious and accommodating throughout the entire process--from the initial reservation call, to checking back in earlier in the week for our final headcount, all the way through the night of the event. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail truly stood out. Between my party of 23, my nephew's party of 18, and another large group in the same area, the restaurant was busy--yet you would never know it by the level of service we received. The staff was AMAZING: attentive, efficient, and friendly. We were even able to place food and drink orders from the Happy Hour Menu just 15 minutes before cutoff, and not only did everything come out in a timely manner--it came out HOT. Not warm. HOT and delicious! That alone deserves applause. To top it all off, the DJ kept the energy up all night, creating the perfect vibe for celebration. The atmosphere, the food, the music, and the service all came together flawlessly. We stayed until right before closing, and I can confidently say this won't be our last visit. Our family is already planning the next girls' night and brunch here. Boss Queens Soul Cafe has definitely earned lifelong, returning customers. Thank you, Ms. Tenille and the entire Boss Queens team, for making these milestone birthdays truly unforgettable! read more

Boss Queens is a VIBE! Do you hear me? Every dish hits. What you see is what you get. You will see menu items that are so tempting and dishes that are hot and well seasoned is what you get. The DJ playing good music is a bonus! Don't be mistaken, Boss Queens is NOT a club. It's a vibe, Umph, I meant restaurant. Sn: I was with a pretty large group on a Sunday. The waitress was very gracious. She hustled. read more

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Very disgusted and sick to my stomach as I was eating my food I felt something crunchy in my greens only to spit it out and find out it's a bug In my food this has just messed up my experience for this place read more

Everything from this kitchen is made well. The shrimp and grits!!!!!!!! I've been a lot of places. I am a food snob. These grits were so good. The shrimp were not rubbery. They have cute corn muffins. The desserts are crazy good. Banana bread cheese cake. Carrot cake. We're back again this week for the chicken and waffles, Lady in Red style. I'm gonna try the chocolate cake tonight. Don't let the area scare you. This food I too goo to pass up!!!! P.S. We drive from the Oceanfront to this place. It's worth the drive. read more

The service was excellent. I over heard someone say that it takes a long time for the food to come out. But I believe you either want fast food that's microwaved and nasty for food done right that's dropped in the fryers fresh and served hot. So we f you don't mind waiting a bit for food done fresh and right then this is the place for you. The only draw back was it was cold as an ice box in there. I wanted to put my puff coat back I as soon as I took it off. So you may want to layer up when you during winter season. read more

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I ordered with a large group at work . I'll give grace for the fact that it was a big party but my order was left out completely. Once we tried to call boss queen Café we were met with an AI service. Disappointed.. especially on Juneteenth read more

This place was an unexpected surprise. First, it's in an unassuming building, in a strip mall. However, once you enter through the doors, you enter a magical world where powerful, motivating, black women are elevated and honored with features on the menu. The menu was too much, comparable to The Cheesecake Factory. Too many options and some appeared repetitive. The Soul Food egg rolls were Thanksgiving in egg roll form... trust me, don't knock until you try! Service was impeccable! Reasonably priced and large portions. Keeping it from a 5 rating was the wait for food, a tad bit longer wait than I liked. read more

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First let me say the food here is EXCELLENT. Great Atmosphere and service. There is a 3% surcharge if you use a credit card to pay and that is posted on the window outside before you walk in. The thing I don't like and I find VERY DECEPTIVE is the fact that they add a 20% gratuity to All bills without telling you. When they give you the device to pay, it's on the last page showing the total price so unless you have done the math in your head ahead of time, you think that the extra cash money you giving for a tip is the only gratuity you are paying. But in actuality you are double tipping and not realizing it. They should be required to tell you the gratuity is already added. read more

I have heard some amazing things about this spot, so since we made the journey back to Norfolk we had to pop in. We lucked up on their reverse happy hour from 6p-9p (Tuesday-Thursday), we got a margarita and Long Island for $6 a piece they were well made. Service was quick and everyone was polite! The vibe in here is everything I need in a soul food spot, great music and all. Now food, I got the fried catfish with mac and candied yams with a corn bread. Everything was good on my plate and I would order it again. So far this is the best soul food I've had in VA! The catfish was fried perfectly, mac was so cheesy with the 7 cheeses, and the candied yams were the perfect sweet touch! My husband got fried turkey leg with cabbage and mac, the turkey was good and fried with a good crunch. I would for sure recommend this spot and that's saying a lot for a VA spot. read more

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I am a strong advocate for supporting Black-owned businesses, but there is absolutely no excuse for the lack of basic customer service and care I experienced. We have to do better. I live in San Diego and only came to Virginia for training. Unfortunately, my previous dining experiences here were disappointing. When my flight was rescheduled, I decided to give it one last shot before leaving. A friend recommended this place, so we went. The seating arrangements were decent, and shortly after sitting down, a woman named Turks introduced herself as our server--though she initially claimed to be the manager. I asked for the salmon bites and the crab cake, which Turks recommended, saying it was her own recipe. My friend ordered wings and fries, and Turks suggested a signature dish that included fish, shrimp, corn on the cob, broccoli, and a crab cake. The appetizers arrived, and while the salmon bites weren't bad, the first bite of the crab cake was off it was wet inside, like it hadn't been properly fried. We immediately informed Turks, and her response? "I'll let the manager know," even though she originally claimed to be the manager. That was the first red flag. When the main dishes arrived, I had a couple of shrimp and some broccoli and within moments, I became violently ill. I had to rush outside and barely made it three shops down before throwing up into a dumpster. I have never experienced food poisoning before, but this was terrifying. My friend ran after me to check on me and informed the staff what was happening. And this is where my outrage reaches its peak not a single employee, not even the so-called "manager" Turks, came outside to check on me. Not one. The complete disregard for my well-being was appalling. After regaining myself, I went back inside to ask for the check. The front desk employee informed the manager what had happened and that we wanted to pay and leave the rest of the food. Instead of showing even the slightest concern, the manager grabbed the food, took it to the back, and charged me the full $98.15 without hesitation. I paid without question, but the lack of human decency here is absolutely disgraceful. This experience was beyond disappointing it was infuriating. Supporting Black-owned businesses should not mean accepting subpar service, lack of accountability, and outright neglect. And yet, situations like this are exactly why some of these businesses struggle to survive. You're all about making money? Fine. But at any cost? I could have collapsed right outside, and not a single person in that establishment would have cared. I am a stranger in Virginia, but hospitality should be universal. This business clearly doesn't value its customers, and I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone. Visit at your own risk!!! read more

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I ordered my meal via doordash and loved that the bag was taped together to prevent tampering. Let's get into the deliciousness. I order the jumbo lump crab cakes, Mac n cheese, and yams. The crabs cakes were full of crab meat but the light batter was a little salty. Still delicious. I also wished they were hot but I did doordash the meal. :-) The Mac was good and what I expected. The yams were great. The meal came with a roll and it was delicious. Had a caramel taste. It was the Perfect comfort meal. I will order again. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Went to Boss Queen's for the first time tonight and LEMME TELL YOU. The drinks was hitting, the service was immaculate, and the vibes were amazing. I didn't partake in the food because my wife has celiac disease, but best believe I'll be back. Our server Jada was so hospitable and personable and just based off our interactions alone, I'd want to come back and show this spot to more of my community. Thank you so much for such a great experience! read more

​The service here was great--our server was very kind and I really enjoyed my drink. However, the food was just average for me. I tried the turkey wings, mac and cheese, and cabbage, but none of the dishes really stood out. I'm glad I finally checked this place off my list, but I don't feel a strong need to return. read more

Food was really tasty! Service was pretty fast at 5pm and our bartender was pleasant and attentive. I really appreciate the music and that the volume was good but not too loud. Not a local but if we were we would come again. Drinks are also really nice! Need a grown and sexy dinner or happy hour.... Seems to be a nice place to go. read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Stuffed catfish (stuffed with crab, shrimp, spinach and cheeses - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Took the kids for a late dinner and had the stuffed catfish with mac n cheese and potato salad. Catfish was seasoned perfectly and the sides were amazing. They also had karaoke going on! Everyone had a great time. Will be back. read more

I am very impressed with the progress this establishment has made over the years. They are in a new location and it is amazing. The food is still amazing the service is friendly, the drinks are strong and the music is always hitting. Absolutely everything on the menu is delicious even the desserts. At first entry the place looks like an adult lounge but we have dined in enough times with young kids and they have always had a great time. There is security here so leave your foolishness and pew pews at home. You will be wanded and dismissed. There is ample parking and the parking lot has plenty of cameras. You will not be disappointed with the food here. Happy Eating Yeeps!!! read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - Fried Crab Cakes are top tier! - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Their food is delicious! I had the Chicken Philly Fries and the Honey Old Bay wings. The Queso along with all of the toppings on the fires come together so well. The wings were fried to perfection and the sauce on top was the perfect amount. Their menu is extensive so be ready to take some time to figure out what you want. I'll definitely be back to try more things on the menu read more

Mannnnnn this soooooo good chicken wings green and beans was sooo good and fresh the shrimps was big and fresh no complaints wonderful finally we have a nice soul food spot I will be back read more

$39 for fried lamb chops it was nowhere near worth that money if you don't wanna spend a lot of money it's not worth it read more

Boss Queens Soul Cafe - I just don't understand why he want $39 for this. It definitely was not worth it. - Soul Food Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia