As someone who enjoys supporting businesses of color, it breaks my HEART to have to write a review…read morethat is lined with what will be perceived as negativity. So when you read this please take these as constructive critiques to help improve the business rather than a knit-picky tirade. Ambiance: as we walked in, there were carts of various chicken products, congeals, and bags of flour that were being carted in and out of the restaurant. This continued throughout the entire meal. I recognize that it is possible that there is only the one exit which makes this process difficult for the customers not to see, however it is a bit jarring to see those things while you are eating. Especially when you are asking customers to stand up because the table set up gets in the walkway where the cart is moving. There was also a noticeable hole in the ground where we were seated and my foot slipped in it on my way out, which is dangerous in itself. Service: as we entered there was no one attending the front desk, it almost seemed as though it was just a self service desk similar to a fast casual restaurant so we walked back to the seating area to see what was going on. Eventually someone came out, asked us how many and then proceeded to get on a personal phone call and went outside as we stood there. I recognize this could have been an emergency and she did apologize afterwards. Once we were seated and ready to order, a member of my party asked a question about chicken pieces and it seemed the waitress wasn't very knowledgeable about what was written on the menu. We also noticed she was the only waitress attending about 9 tables. Food: I got what was suppose to be the equivalent of a Thanksgiving sandwich, the gobble gobble that was suppose to include: stuffing, mashed potatoes and some form of gravy. The sandwich was dry and while it came with a sauce on the side, something like cranberry would have elevated this sandwich. I assume at some point this did have a cranberry relish or cranberry compote addition but on this particular day it did not. We ordered the various bbq sauces and that really helped elevate this sandwich. As a table we got the Mac and cheese to share and it was particularly sharp, I don't have much to say about this because some people prefer their Mac this way. Another member of my party got the fried chicken stack and he enjoyed everything about it! While he thought it was a lot, he thought the chicken was fried well, the mix of ingredients was balanced and it was so much food he took half of it to go! We all enjoyed the fries as stand out and particularly yummy. Overall: I believe this place is trying. I think operating as take out and order in could work if the set up of the resturant wasn't strained by the singular exit and the super narrow hallway. Having one waitress made the wait times particularly long but again I understand the constraints of the restaurant. With all of these fundamental issues I don't believe their price point is justified,especially the cork fee. However, they are the only Black owned restaurant(to my knowledge with the leaving of their sister company Amina) in Old City so there is a lot of potential there! I hope to return with a much better experience!

While wandering around Philadelphia in the historical district. We came across the Black Hen…read moreRestaurant. We decided to dine at this establishment and I must say we were absolutely delighted by the food, service , everything. Our server Elle was fantastic and very attentive to our needs. For our appetizer, we ordered the deviled eggs. Four dinner we ordered the four piece Fried Chicken with Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and Mashed Potatoes. If you are a M&C fan, you MUST try there Mac! The Collard Greens were Fantastic! If you're wondering around Philadelphia, I definitely recommend that you stop in the black hen and have some dinner.

Ordered from Sheba's to be delivered. Food came quick which I was surprised about given the…read morereviews. Ordered the jerk chicken platter and bbq chicken platter. I def appreciate that the food comes altogether, you already get your sides and not really nickle and dimed for it. The food: the jerk chicken was okay. It had good flavor but it was dry and lacked salt. The whole meal lacked salt. The collards were pretty basic and I know those yams were from the can but okay. Also, def not "rice and peas" but I did find a bean in my rice so rice and beans I guess. I can't lie I won't be coming back but if you're taste buds are with it go for it.

Sheba's Soul Plate is an unassuming, take-out only restaurant that hides truly delicious bites. I…read moreordered the jerk tofu platter which came with collard greens, yam, and white rice for $14. There was a 25 minute wait and it is small inside, with only a little bench, so I would recommend calling ahead or placing your order ahead of the time online to prevent waiting like I did. The wait though was well worth it! The tofu was crispy and really well-seasoned/packed with flavor. The collard greens were soft and well-seasoned as well. And the yams were so tasty! For me, sometimes yams are too sweet but I felt these yams perfectly balanced the jerk seasoning on the tofu. This meal lasted me ~3 meals because it was very filling with the rice and sides. I highly recommend Sheba's and I am excited to go back to try more food options there soon!

Amazing authentic Caribbean food! I had the Jerk Chicken, rice and beans, and collard greens…read more Amazing seasoning and everything tasted really good! A hidden gem of Reading Terminal Market.

The staff is extremely rude, and I'm honestly shocked that I continued spending my money here. The…read moreonly reason I kept coming back was because the food was usually good and the location is convenient. Unfortunately, this last visit completely changed my mind. My plate had half a scoop of greens, one drumstick, and one scoop of rice that was basically spread across the plate to make it look like more. The mac and cheese was horrible, and overall the food just wasn't good this time. Between the rude customer service, small portions, and poor food quality, I will not be returning. I work too hard for my money to spend it somewhere I don't feel valued as a customer.

The food was good. That I can't lie about. $25 for a plate of turkey wings rice and two sides is…read morecrazy. The prices listed online were wrong. And there were no prices listed in the store. Though the food was good, I definitely didn't feel I got my money's worth. But if you don't mind the price tag then this is the spot for you.

I tried this place off of TooGoodToGo since it wasn't too far off the beaten the track for me and…read morethe timing fit my schedule. I wouldn't typically walk into a place so local but not my neighborhood but it certainly doesn't mean that I shouldn't. Thank god for online reviews I can read and/or a modern, relevant, sustainable app. I can go in w a more open mind or take a chance on a places that might not normally get my attention because I am not in that particular neighborhood or with local, homey places, it can be hit or miss. This was definitely a hit for me. What I randomly got today is just like their background pic on the TooGoodToGo app. The fried catfish? might've been a tad salty, but not overly so. Staff is friendly but I definitely stuck out as a nerd. You know just by me entering the restaurant that I am either not local to the neighborhood or I just moved in. This neighborhood has become more diverse, but does Deborah's get the chance it deserves from its own residents' diversity rather than just on cliques or niches? My random platter is a typical soul food offering and I somehow just "know" even though I am by no means an expert on soul food. This classic meal was also well done. I would go back.

Seriously if I could give this place zero stars, I would! But unfortunately for me, I do not have…read moreoptions for that. So here is everything that I have to say about this place. The jerk chicken was very undercooked. It was all red inside, once I took a bite. I almost vomited. The plantains were hard as a rock, not sweet at all. Oh, don't get me started with the potato salad, omg! The potato salad was nasty.... I didn't even touch it. When I opened the container, it was all watery looking thing, I don't know how else to explain it, but it was more like soup that potato salad. It's like they put water, cream and tiny potatoes in a blender and blended it. The worst island food ever, and I've had many... this wasn't even worth a star that are forced on to us to give to this business. Very undeserving of this 1 star. I wished I had taken pictures, but just thinking of the food now, makes me gag. Just nasty, totally nasty food. Even an alley cat or dog wouldn't eat it.

I've been here a few times and usually go for the jerk chicken, which is alright. But this time, I…read moretried their oxtail, and man, no regrets at all. They call themselves Oxtail International for a reason--the meat was crazy tender and full of flavor, like I couldn't stop eating it. I was just sucking the meat right off the bone that's how tender it was. They give you big portions too; I had leftovers for the next day. Ordering was quick and easy, perfect for a takeout joint since it's small and there's no seating. One thing I wish is that they could take out these thyme twigs that come in the greens but other than that everything was smackdizzybop

Great small business! The owner/chef was kind, but def has that Jamaican personality - which I…read morelove. Just get your stuff and keep it moving. FYI, there will be 5% surcharge if you pay with cards. Food: Mac and cheese - a bit blend and too mushy for my liking Jerk chicken platter -chicken - too salty -rice and peas - nothing out of the ordinary -cabbage - well- seasoned. Awesome Price - small size was $13. Pretty reasonable for 3 pieces of chicken and 2 sides. This establishment is a great addition to the neighborhood, but overall, i've tasted better.

Do not order Oxtails from here. I ordered food for my Aunt and the food was horrible. She said the…read moreOxtails was tough, greens was tough only thing taste good was the sweet potatoes. I am disappointed and my money was wasted.

The food was sooo good!! They give their customers very nice portions of food for the price. Great…read morecustomer service and friendly.

Best carribean i've ate hands down. Great friendly service. Prices are amazing, and portions are…read moregreat.

Absolutely DELICIOUS!! I came here for a work lunch and got a shrimp po' boy and a sweet tea and it…read morewas absolutely divine. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the slaw and sauce were fresh and tangy, and the bread was perfectly crispy and soft at the same time. The sweet tea was amazingly refreshing and light, with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The service was great and the person at the counter was incredibly friendly. I also got a little corn bread to take back to my hotel and it was such a treat to eat after a late night out with my colleagues. If I ever come back to Philly, I am 100% coming back here.

The service was nice, the restaurant was huge wrapped around with table tops and amazing lights…read more The service was good and making sure my food was hot, boxed and correct. Let's get to the food. Blackened catfish platter ($17 with tax) Catfish melts in your mouth, seasoned amazing throughout the catfish, flaky, delicious and spicy. 10/10 The sauce that came with it omg it makes the catfish 10 times better giving it a more kick and flavor. Sauce 10/10 Fries- Fries well seasoned and delicious with a kick with the onion and peppers makes them even better. Wish they were a little bit crunch on them but overall amazing fries- 9/10 Cornbread- This corn bread is soft, flaky, sweet, soft on the inside and moist. The seasoning on the cornbread is good it's a different take on cornbread and I like it. 9/10 Definitely recommend for anyone wanting any fish, chicken, breakfast or more.