My husband and I are traveling again and found this soul food gem. We both had fried chicken. I had it with Mac and cheese and green beans. My husband had it with Mac and cheese, collard greens and black eyed peas. Both meals came with cornbread. The chicken was hot and juicy. The sides were all delicious. The wait staff was very nice. They played great music. The restaurant was neat and clean. Definitely coming back. read more

Cotton's Kitchen - Chicken with greens, Mac and cheese and black eyed peas. - Soul Food Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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Sunday dinner is back and you can get it Thursday through Sunday. Cotton's Kitchen offers meals, sides and desserts that are made from scratch and taste home-made. On the Sunday afternoon I visited they were offering ox tail and served many soul food favorites. They had so many good options I honestly wanted to try it all. I settled on the baked chicken lunch. BBQ chicken was a daily special and they allowed me to get half baked and half BBQ. The chicken was moist and the seasoning was tasty. I really like that the daily specials have two sizes, lunch and dinner, to fit your appetite. For sides I chose the fried okra. These crisp bites had just the right amount of seasoning so they were not all texture. Okra was the star of my plate. I also got the mac n' cheese. It was a tough decision because I also wanted to try the cabbage, green beans or northern beans sides. I would go back for the okra alone. My meal came with a slice of home made cornbread. They had two of my favorite desserts. Banana pudding and peach cobbler so I tried both. The banana pudding with the Nilla wafers and pieces of banana was perfect without any fake banana flavor. The peach cobbler was the best I have had in a long time. My cobbler was not too sweet and just full of peaches. There was no skimping on the fruit and the ratio of peaches to cake was 3 to 2. Cotton's Kitchen decor reminds me of a diner but the clean white, black and red dining room is anything but old. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You order at a counter and they bring your food to the table. The staff was really attentive and checked back frequently to see if I needed anything. They offer daily specials, sides and featured items. I noticed quite a few customers ordering family sized meals to go. They had a lot of regular customers they had a relationship with and overall the vibe was vibing. There is a small parking lot and on street parking as well. The restaurant is about 2 blocks from Leesburg's Venetian Park which might be a good way to walk off the calories. I went to a show at Melon Patch Players less than a half mile away. I can't wait to try the smothered pork chops or just a plate full of sides. read more

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What a great place for soul food. The service is fast and everything is fresh. I have the smothered turkey wing. OMG still here.The price is very reasonable for what you get. But the best part is the people, great food comes from caring people. As they put it, the food is cooked with love. Go and have yourself a little bit of soul food you'll thank me later. read more

Cotton's Kitchen - Turkey wing, collard greens, Black Eyed Peas, and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

The best fried chicken I've had in Florida! Even the white meat was dripping with juices and the breading was light as a feather but crispy and seasoned just right. Fried okra seasoned and fried perfectly - if you think okra is grassy and slimy try it here and you will change your opinion! I don't know how they get their green beans to have that much flavor but still stay bright green and not mushy but they've got a fantastic secret there. Smothered pork chops melt in your mouth and yes you will lick the plate. Potato salad better than any picnic you've been to, collards with legs and soul in the pot. It's a place where everyone seems to know everyone but even as a newcomer we were treated like regulars. I'm sad I don't live closer because I'd be here all the time but when I need good soul food I know where to go! read more

This is great place from r home cooking. Greens, cabbage, black eyed peas @ on & on. The owner is magnificent. If she can't make you happy..you can't be happy. We both had the smothered chicken--delicious!! They have a number of offerings from Thursday thru Saturday all under $10.00. Generous portions. I left STUFFED!! You have got to try the peach cobbler--exquisite!! read more

We were visiting from Philly, my brother and wife who recently moved there.They frequent this restaurant at least once a week and love their hospitality and of course the food! The place is very welcoming with a feel at home vibe. They did not disappoint! It was 5 of us and we all ordered something different and shared. Fried chicken, smothered neck bones, turkey wings and fried pork chops with different sides. EVERYTHING was delicious!!! Food was cooked with lots of love...What a gem of a restaurant! We will be back again on our next visit to Florida for sure! Wait I forgot to mention there homemade LOVE JUICE which takes you back to our childhood days, sweet, sweet and mighty tasty. Thanks for showing us Philly folks how real down home cooking should taste! read more

A True Gem for Soul & Comfort Food Lovers If you're craving delicious soul food and classic comfort dishes done right, this is the spot. Every bite feels like a warm hug -- from perfectly seasoned meats to sides that taste just like home. The food is consistently excellent, full of flavor, and clearly made with love. The owner Athea, is not only present but genuinely attentive, making sure guests feel welcome and well taken care of. The service overall is exceptional -- friendly, fast, and personal. It's rare to find a place with such a strong sense of community and hospitality. The vibe is down-home and local in the best way -- relaxed, cozy, and full of heart. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll feel like part of the family. read more

The food and service were outstanding. We have been twice and got the fried chicken. Both times it was so delicious and freshly cooked. The fried okra, green beans and Mac and cheese were also good. It is a small place, but very friendly and inviting. read more

Amazing southern style kitchen!!! Unique to the local area. Owner run restaurant. Service was great

Fantastic food , great service - if you love soul food aka country cooking , this is your place . Some of the best fried pork chops I ever had ! read more

It's our second time to ENJOY their food is AWESOME the smothered pork chops are great the greens are so full of flavor and the gravy definitely make the mashed potatoes and chops mouth watering. Got a side of Beans that I could have made a meal out of with the cornbread read more

Food was cook to order and tasted great, O really enjoyed the Love Juice. I look forward to visiting again real soon.

Terrible food. Burger was tasteless and grisly. Two chicken thighs were ridiculously tiny and not crispy at all. French fries were flavorless and I'm pretty sure frozen. The tiny edge of a piece of cornbread I was able to eat was really good but unfortunately the rest was burnt black. The table was greasy. read more

Great southern/soul food restaurant. Owner is a pleasure to talk with as she prepares your plate. This is an overlooked GEM in Leesburg! Friend Chicken is special! Large choice of delicious sides! And don't forget to get the incredible dessert (if you have room, if not get it to go) David H. The Villages, FL read more

Well, how excited was I to find this place! I was on my way home and really wanted a home cooked meal (without cooking it). I do not know many places in the leesburg area that sell soul food, so I was surprised to see this pop up on my yelp search. It's a fairly new, small restaurant. The owner/ cook was very friendly and explained all of their weekly specials to me. I ordered the 3-side dinner, which was about $20 after taxes. This included any of the meats (meat loaf, Turkey wings and gravy, fried wings, etc.); I had the 10-piece wings (very good, but on the small side). My sides were tasty, not too over seasoned, but just right... I would have loved more cheese on my Mac-and-cheese (although us southerners over do it at times); yet, I still really enjoyed my meal. I'm looked forward to trying their cheeseburgers and other menu items (the green beans were delicious, and a great 1-side option for the healthy conscious folks). Thanks to the first person who reviewed this place! It made my night to discover a new local spot. read more

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Great food, great service. I had the Smothered Pork Chops with Collard Greens and Great Northern Beans and Peach Cobbler for dessert. Amazing meal. Owner came by the table we had a chat about the business. The owner is a wonderful person. You cannot go wrong eating at Cotton's Kitchen. read more

Excellent soul food. Chops and rice smothered in gravy and choice of different sides like Lima, Great Northerns, and field peas. Something pretty special. Only complaint is the limited time open per week. read more

Great food, the seasoning is awesome! The services is great too. I'll Recommend this place to anyone. read more

If you want delicious Southern food then proceed to Cotton's Kitchen. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The fried Chicken is to die for if you love chicken. read more

Cotton's Kitchen - Fried chicken with Macaroni and Cheese and green beans. - Soul Food Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

Do yourself a favor and stop by Cotton's Kitchen! The food is out of this world GOOD! Soul food at its finest. A small family run business with good southern hospitality customer service. Such a gem. The owner Athia is amazing, so friendly and did I mention her food was amazing? Some things we tried include: Smothered pork chops Fried pork chops Oxtail Meatloaf Neckbones Turkey wings Mac and cheese Collard greens White rice Yellow rice Stewed okras and tomatoes Cabbage Butter pecan cake And the infamous Love Punch I can honestly say that EVERY SINGLE DISH was amazing!! read more

Cotton's Kitchen - Restaurant door - Soul Food Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

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The atmosphere was great. Chicken and waffles were delicious. Whenever I'm back in town I will definitely return

All I can say is what a hidden gem!!!! Soul food is hard to find and this place def is on point. The building is rather small inside so plan accordingly. The owner is extremely nice and was our server. We ordered the fried pork chops, fried chicken, and kids hotdog meals. We got Mac and cheese, collars, green beans, black eyed peas, potato salad and yellow rice with gravy as sides and everything was amazingly delicious! Please be mindful that they get very busy and since everything is cooked to order it did take about 15-20 food e our food but not was it worth every second of the wait. You need to check this place out. read more

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A craving for fried chicken brought us to Cottons. The food was great! My husband went in to order and pick it up and he said the person who helped him with the order was the owner and she told him all about the menu and even though he had ordered mentioned other things to try. We ended up with way too much food but wow was it all great! The fried chicken is juicy and full of flavor but not grease. The baked chicken was really good too and could tell was seasoned perfectly. We really liked all of the food but the greens, fried okra and Mac and cheese really stood out. Hands down best Mac and cheese we have had. Def do not miss trying the food here! And be sure you have the peach cobbler! So good! read more

Super soul food. The people are so friendly. The food is great. The corn bread will win over cornbread haters. Like desert. Nice clean and welcoming Mom will be proud you ate your veggies. read more

Best Fried Chicken ever!!!!! 2 Pieces White or Dark Meat Dinner with 3 Sides = $12.99 read more

Fried chicken is tender, not greasy, lightly breaded and very good. The restaurant is clean and a friendly staff. Give it a try Thursday thru Sunday. read more

Everything was on point ! Good soul food in town ! We will be going back to get their peach pie!!

We made it back as promised but certainly too long between visits. We came specifically for fried chicken dinner and Ms Cotton got raves from all four of us. We made sure to order ALL of the sides and had a great time sharing them. Best collard greens I have ever eaten. And the yams are not to be missed. Ms Cotton is the perfect host making sure we were well provisioned and enjoying ourselves. On her recommendation I drank her specialty drink Love Juice. I must say I really liked it. There is a bit of construction in front of her business right now but we persevered and were rewarded with a great home cooked meal. We ultimately found the back entrance by getting to the intersection of E Dixie Ave and Childs. Follow the blue signs to parking. read more

Cotton's Kitchen - Ms Cotton and four of her fans after Fried Chicken dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Leesburg, Florida

Outstanding locally owned restaurant. I initially met the the owner (Athia) and operator of this business while patronizing another business, I saw her company shirt and asked her if this was the soul food restaurant on Pine Street and she confirmed that she was the owner. I told her that I would be coming by to taste her food. Today was that day and I'm so glad that I did. I ordered the smothered pork chops dinner, which included two sides ( Mac and cheese and candied yams), all of it was delicious. The chops were so tender I could barely get the to my mouth without them falling apart. Another gentleman was there for the first time also and he was extremely happy with his turkey wing dinner, I could tell because he was smacking and making "good food" sounds. The gravy on the pork chops was nicely seasoned, but the only thing I didn't absolutely love was the cornbread, while it was a generous portion it was a little dry, but when I used it to "sop up" the gravy on the chops it was pretty tasty. I'm definitely looking forward to trying the entire menu, I hope to see you there soon. read more

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Finally, great fried chicken! The place is really home southern cooking. Run by some of the nicest people in the restaurant business

A great little restaurant. The staff welcomed me warmly when I came in, and were very helpful in helping me decide what to order. I got the fried chicken which was fried made to order, as well as the Mac and cheese and Beans. It came out pretty quickly, and was very good. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

I looked for 30 minutes for this place. Stopped to ask and even called and still couldn't find them. GPS took me to a block with no restaurants. Menu looks super! read more

Food is good. Lunch servings are very small and not that cheap. Above average sides. Limited lunch offerings compared to dinner.

Great, relaxing place after Church on Sunday if you want to leave the cooking to someone else!

They gave me the wrong order when I got home. I called. The person was very rude and disrespectful. I won't be going back there again. And would not give me my money back read more

If you find yourself in Leesburg, Fl and you do not visit this place, you are doing yourself a disservice. The food, service, and people are so amazing! By far the the best food I Have eaten in a restaurant in a long time. read more

Great comfort food. Don't let the building fool you, the food is really good. Very reasonably priced read more

Inside restaurant was a clean and welcoming atmosphere. This business needs to be supported, the food does not disappoint, the baked chicken was very good the wing dinner was extremely delicious the side were very good. Well cooked. I can tell you that you WILL NOT be disappointed. I give this establishment a 5 star rating for food and taste, 5 star for cleanliness and atmosphere. The price cannot be beat. Well worth the drive to Leesburg. Looking forward to trying the oxtail dinner. One word, FABULOUS! read more

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Great food. Wonderful service. I had the pork chop entree with Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. Absolutely delicious!!!

This place is awesome for some down home cooking. The chicken, greens, beans, okra, and other farm foods are very good.