Another neighborhood gem! Chef Greg has re-created the almost forgotten Boogaloo sauce that was popularized by Brothers' BBQ fifty, count'm 50, years ago. I like the steak sandwich with a generous serving of Boogaloo sauce. This is not something that can be eaten while driving. I also love the triple-butter peach cobbler. Do not miss it. read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - vCard - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Service: Initial customer service was a bit sketchy but as we continued to talk and once we got our food the staff appeared to be nice and somewhat humorous. Food: Boogaloo was AMAZING 10/10‼ Seating: I wish the seating and table was more organized as we sat inside the restaurant to eat. Though I do understand it is designed for to-go orders Experience: 9/10 read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Came on Saturday while visiting from CA to try this place but they were closed. Walked in to see the owner, Chef Greg walking out and he said he had to close down due to a friends death/funeral. I expressed my condolences and we began to talk about life and death, grief and purpose, and how we treat one another. He started tearing up and could tell he was grieving for his friend. He talked about his dads death and it hit home as I lost my dad earlier this year. It was very surreal and random, yet it was a heart to heart between two strangers who crossed paths experiencing loss. Could not speak about the food but the man was authentic and real, so Im sure that would have been reflected in his food. I look forward to coming back to eat at Chef Gregs next time Im in Detroit read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I saw Greg and his son this morning on Live in the D this morning and new immediately what I was having for lunch today. I had the smothered porkchop dinner with cabbage and chef's veggies. DELICIOUS. Inlike smothered pork chops, but I don't like to cook them...some meals aren't meant to be cooked for one ;-). The cabbage was good, but the mixed veggies were even better - zucchini, squash, peppers, onions and mushrooms. I'll be making this mix myself, too. Put them next to 2 nice size porkchops perfectly fried and I now have a great lunch with enough leftovers for dinner. I'll definitely be back. There are a lot of options on the menu still to try read more

Please listen when I tell you....IT IS WORTH IT!!!! That's it, that's the review. Now run! Lol read more

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if I could give this place, zero stars, I would. The food is horrible the meatloaf, or whatever it was was salty as hell the fish was under season, soft, breaking apart, smelling loud, and the wings had no seasoning. I do not recommend this place at all. please avoid read more

I ordered the pork chop dinner with macaroni and candied yams. The service was prompt but I did call in my order. The name is fitting, it has soul and ambience is intimate. I would return and definitely adding this location to my favorites! read more

This was my first time. People were out the main door as I pulled up. I'll start off by saying the boogaloo sandwich is delicious. It's ground beef on a large sub sandwich. It has carmelized onions throughout the sandwich and it's topped with Chef Greg's special sauce. The sauce is a hickory based barbecue sauce (I believe), but it has a little more going on. It's like a sloppy joe on steroids. I want to apologize, because I was so eager to get the boogaloo (and I did), but I forgot to take a pic before I ate it! Oopsy! Next time! It's best to call in your order ahead of time, because there is no air conditioning, very limited spacing to stand and flies are flying in out of building, because the door is open. This is why I gave 3 out 5 stars. There is a parking lot across the street. You have an unpaved parking lot that's really dirty and a paved, yet pothole filled parking lot (that belongs to the liquor store) next to the unpaved parking lot. Guess which parking lot I chose? Potholes for $300, Stu! I have plenty of experience in dodging them. Fortunately, the lady that takes your order is behind plexiglass and you get your order through a plexiglass door, once it's ready. I also ordered smothered wings (you get six whole wings) with onions and a double portion of dressing with gravy. The dressing is ok (NOT as tasty as my mom's). Actually, it's a little bitter for my taste (too much sage). On a scale of 1 to 10, I give everything I've had about a seven. The wings were seasoned nicely. I took a bite out of the cornbread and it's good. I also ordered a peach cobbler and it was pretty good. I love the crust. I think that was my favorite part. I can't forget the Kool-Aid. It was very balanced as far as sweetness. It wasn't overly sweet. It was really good. All in all, I'll be back, but I will definitely order ahead of time. The wait time that day was about 25 minutes. read more

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The chef is one of the friendliest people I've met. The food is solid, but it was the company that made the experience awesome! That special sauce should be bottled! Thanks chef for the swag! read more

Chef Greg you are so kind and amazing. Your boogaloo sandwich is absolutely amazing!!! Will make the trip here again for the smothered boogaloo fries and sandwich. You just gotta come here. Support Chef Greg. He totally deserves all the recognition!!! read more

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Quite honestly, I was not impressed by the Boogaloo Wonderland Sandwich. I made a great effort to travel across town before heading back to Milwaukee. I had just dined elsewhere, but I couldn't leave without trying this raved about sandwich. I really wanted to like this sandwich as it reminds me of a place I love in Los Angeles. I love all things Philly cheesesteak like. The sauce taste like straight-up marinara sauce. I'm aware that there are hoagies dressed with Italian toppings, but I'm sure this was not their intention. The sauce wasn't bbq like at all -watered down tomato paste is the best way to describe it. It is not my intent to bash this place or the owner, but with all of the pictures on the wall and articles written about the food, it just missed the mark for me. The owner was condescending and a bit uninviting. I passed it off as being sarcastic, but it was clear that we were uncomfortable. It was apparent we weren't from Detroit and had questions about the menu. The Boogaloo sandwich did not match his cockiness. read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The famous Boogaloo Wonderland sandwich is simply delicious. MAC & cheese and the candied yams a must . Be prepared to wait everything is made to order but worth it . read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - Famous Boogaloo Wonderland sandwich - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Chef Greg worked with us to deliver his famous Boogaloo Wonderland Sandwich (Beef and Vegetarian versions) to the hard working folks at Sinai Grace Hospital in Northwest Detroit. 50 hot sandwiches, right on time. I had to get one of these for myself. That toasted bun, juicy seasoned meat, melted American cheese. That alone was enough for me, but that sauce. I'm not a sauce fan, but it's as special as they say. Tangy and delicious. Chef Greg, you got one heck of a sandwich! Gotta come back for the rest of that menu. Read this article, if you want to get some history with that sandwich: https://www.metrotimes.com/table-and-bar/archives/2018/05/24/how-chef-gregs-soul-n-the-wall-revived-detroits-legendary-boogaloo-sandwich read more

Stopped by before flying back home. We were in the mood for some good home cooking. So glad we stopped by this hidden gem! Service was nice and good conversation. The location is small but don't let that stop you. We ordered to go. The food was oh so good! I was a little concerned when he said he didn't put meat in his collards. But he did not disappoint! Greens was fire! Fried catfish was cooked to perfection. Mac and cheese was tasty and moist. Candied yams were flavorful and awesome! Everything was amazing. Next time I'm in town, will definitely be back. Thank you Chef Greg for a great meal and good conversation read more

I had the original Boogaloo sandwich. It was so delicious!!! No way I could finish it in one sitting. And the red beans and rice were so good. We went early, before the lunch crowd, and got to hear some great history about the area and the boogaloo sandwich. A fun and delicious experience!! read more

A classic worthy of its reputation! Tiny space, real simple, just a few chairs (normally, I assume - these days it's carryout only cause of Covid), but you've got Chef Greg behind the register and the food is hot and delicious. Got a Boogaloo Wonderland - that is hell of a sandwich. What is that sauce?? Like a tomato-forward barbecue with mad flavor, and the ground beef's tasty, and the bread's all nice and soft. The Veggie Wonderland is also terrific - very tasty mix of quality veggies in that sauce. Hot, tasty, totally unique. Will definitely grab next time I'm in Detroit. read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - Boogaloo Wonderland - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Omg. Small hole in the wall but the food is amazing. The ground beef boogaloo and steak boogaloo was delicious. The Mac n cheese side and corn bread was incredible. Chef Greg gave us a sample of the peach cobbler. Knocked my socks off. He has koolaide and Faygo. What else is there to say? Outside appearance is deceiving. Go in you won't be sorry. read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - Ground beef boogaloo, peach cobbler, Mac n cheese and corn bread and rock n Rye of course. Plus the talented Chef Greg himself. - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I credit Yelp for this discovery and I'm glad I ventured over to see what Greg was whipping up in his tiny little carry-out joint on the corner of Wyoming and Curtis. Proudly announcing themselves as the home of the Boogaloo sandwich, we snagged a couple of the steak version. It's basically a cheesesteak hoagie, doused in Boogaloo sauce, which is similar to BBQ sauce, but sweeter and tangier. The sauce transforms the sandwich from a handheld to something better suited to eat with a knife and fork, but it the flavor bomb was delicious and will be added to our carry out rotation. read more

Got the ribs with candied yam and greens. It was great. Would recommend ordering ahead since wait time may be 25 min (they make it after you order). Would also recommend takeout since there are many bees and flies around distracting from the delicious food. read more

The only place that you can get a Boogaloo Sandwich. Five stars just for that! I like this place because it is unique and not overrun with hipsters. Boogaloo sauce is a wonderfully unique taste that pairs well with their cheese steak and sloppy joe style sandwiches. Think worchtershire with sugar, tomato sauce and some other spices I haven't identified yet. Its like a soul food zip sauce. This is a must try location in Detroit! If you're a person who values atmosphere, ambiance, parking and other non-food related elements in a restaurant, this probably isn't the place for you. If you're a foodie who wants an expertly prepared unique meal that you can't get any place else, you need to go here. If it's a nice day, sit at the outdoor table by the street. read more

Good amazing food that reminds me of better times. Best koolaid I've tasted in 20 years

I've visited Detroit many times. I haven't generally had great luck with food. Went here on the enthusiastic recommendation of locals -- and they were so right. It's a hole in the wall -- no deceptive advertising there . But the signature dish -- Bugaloo Wonderland sandwich -- was so good, it's hard to do it justice with a mere description. After a second round, we tried to figure out what made it so good. The sauce, duh -- but it's something more than that? Really good beef? The onions (my theory)? I guess it doesn't matter. What does matter is that you try the the next time you're in Detroit City read more

I ordered through door dash... Smothered pork chops, dressing (with gravy), greens, Mac n cheese, and chicken stir-fry. When I saw I was beyond disappointed in the flavor and quality of food... OMG! There was no gravy on the pork chops, the dressing was absolutely disgusting. It honestly tasted like dog food (no I've never tasted dog food but from the smell of dog food, that's what the flavor was. The Mac n cheese was a block of noodles with little cheese! The collard greens were just OK because I added hot sauce to it. I had to throw everything away. My kids nor my husband wanted it either after tasting. I was so excited to try this place because of the reviews but WOW... never again. read more

This food slap hard ass fuck. The spaghetti is something to die for. That man can cook his ass the fuck off and I just tried this yesterday for the very first time !!!! read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I recently moved to Detroit, and it was a warm welcome being treated to a Boogaloo and a little conversation with Chef Greg. Super nice dude, and he just plain knows how to make delicious food. The sauce is truly finger lickin' good, and he tossed in some Kool Aid to wash it down. Looking forward to my next trip. read more

A must try when you are in Detroit. A true hole in the wall, resonate with neighborhood history. Greg is a thoughtful and pragmatic ambassador for Detroit, and he makes damn good food too! read more

Great food from a great family! Boogaloo sandwich was the best sandwich I had all year. Can't wait to explore more of the menu. read more

I tried the turkey and dressing w/ Mac n cheese. I was very disappointed. I was expecting the turkey to be slow cooked and falling off the bone. The portion size was large but it was tough and dry. I like the Mac n cheese but he could have put more than a small scoop on the side. As it was the only thing I enjoyed on the plate. I did not get my monies worth. (I support black business) so I will try again hopefully I won't be disappointed twice! read more

Best dinner I've had in a long time. Meatloaf and Mac and Cheese were some of the best I've ever had. Mashed potatoes and gravy, normally an afterthough, was rich and flavorful. Even the hoe cake it came with delicious. I'll be back to order one of everything. The world needs more spots like Chef Greg's that cook with love. read more

I ordered a fried pork chop dinner with side selections of macaroni and cheese and cabbage with bread selection of cornbread. They also took my order right at closing time, so I wasn't surprised that I didn't get a whole lot of cabbage. I'm sure they gave me what they had left. I felt as though my meal was prepared and packaged with care. The food was delicious with nice-sized, tender pork chops. I would order from them again real soon! I had to review them here because I couldn't review on GrubHub, which was disappointing. read more

I really wanted to like this place after all the social media posts, however, for $16 you get a boogaloo (ground beef with sloppy joe sauce in a hoagie) med size portion and a small Mac n cheese. Just not worth the price for the portion size and the fact that it was not a 45 mins wait, rather, a 2 hour wait. read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

You simply can't possibly go wrong with this place! Chef Greg isn't a cook. He's a chef! Your food will be fresh and cooked to perfection! While some places have their ups and downs. Chef Greg is consistent with the quality of his fair! I know because I have patronized this place for years. Once you go, you will return!! read more

The owner very personable !! The boogaloo sauce in my option taste like baked spaghetti. It's good. We ordered 2 dinners , inclusive of two sides and 2 extra sides. Dinner one: 6 wings , side of greens and mashed potatoes. - the wings are fried , nothing special with the seasoning. The greens were delicious to not be seasoned with meat , freshly mashed potatoes and homemade gravy , you can't beat that. Dinner two: 2 grilled turkey chops , side of black eyed peas w rice and fried okra - grilled Chops were moist and tender , seasoned just right and not too salty. The BEP were good also. The breading on the okra was too thick and didn't give much flavor. Our two extra sides were candid yams and Mac and cheese. Not enough cheese to noodle and a little oily , but the flavor was totally there. The yams were delicious but VERY rich , we only ate half because it was so sweet, but again flavor was there. They were out of peach cobbler , so unfortunately I wasn't able to try any. Overall would return again , but likely just for sides. read more

I drove by this place one day and knew I had to check it out, And what can I say? This is hands down some of the best food I've had anywhere, ever. There are some little seats if you want to eat there, but most people seem to do carry out. You can tell Greg is skilled. The oxtails were beautifully cooked and almost delicately flavored in a lovely gravy. Greens and yams were delicious, I was told the mac n cheese was great, and I was accurately warned by Greg that the peach cobbler is "so good it'll make you slap your mama." Everything was so good, I've been thinking about it ever since and I make excuses to go back. Hats off to the chef! read more

Wow! Chef Greg catered my mom's 85th bday party. The food was delicious and made the celebration so special. We loved the sweet potatoes, collards and cabbage sides and the boogaloo wonderland subs were a big hit and very yummy. Chef Greg was very easy to work with. Thanks Chef Greg! read more

Great service! Very pleasant owner!!! Love black owned businesses! The Boogaloo is amazing!! read more

Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall - Boogaloo Wonderland - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is a very nice mom and pop type of restaurant. The food is outstanding and well worth a return trip.

It is definitely a place we will go back! My daughter ordered fried turkey chops, sweet potatoes and mac-n-cheese. All of it was delicious matter fact just out right good! They are friendly and cook the meat to order. To tell you how special this place is an original member of Earth, Wind and Fire was there. This is a small place but we will be back! read more

Great atmosphere, Greg is great. Get the boogaloo wonderland, vegetarian option available. The sauce is from scratch and it's delicious. Excellent place to check out if you're sick of the typical chain restaurants read more

Great food, great service. Ordered 6 piece wings, mac n cheese and greens. The owner and his family are super personable and make you feel welcome. We will definitely be back! read more