EVERYTHING I had was so good: catfish was seasoned perfectly and portion was great, RED BEANS AND…read moreRICE were like nothing I've ever had, mac and cheese was tasty, collard greens full of flavorful smoked meat! My my my, what a great memory I have of my first try of Soul Foodies!!

I ordered the Creamy Alfredo Pasta with chicken and other addons. I also ordered the Honey Butter…read moreCornbread. This was through Door Dash. There was NO CHICKEN!!! AND the pasta was very spicy. AND the cornbread was very dry! So needless to say I was hungry last night and very PO'd.

Oh was this food fresh and delicious! I went to visit my long time friend of 26 years for her…read morebirthday. We decided to eat here as we had a great experience before. When I tell you from the customer service walking into the Restaraunt being greeted and letting us know what was in the menu was great! The young man told us they fry the fish cook to order. My friend came wanting seafood and seafood we both got. They had Catfish, whiting and shrimp. I ordered the 2 pc fried catfish, cabbage, collard greens and hush puppies and a peach drink. My friend ordered fried whiting 3 pc, dressing, Mac & cheese and cornbread and lemonade. Then she ordered an extra side of cabbage. We were so ready to go take a nap after this scrumptious lunch!! Be sure to come eat here. They have 3 locations and a brunch Restaraunt which I have eaten at as well called Just Brunch! Delicious too!!!

It's been a minute since I been to this location. I came here first awhile back and then I been to…read morethe Duluth or Lawrenceville location that is in a strip of stores. The food was delicious at that location also. The cashier customer service here at this location is wonderful. Very thorough taking care of the customer order. I was asked did I want the gravy definitely on the dressing and the turkey wings.. The turkey wings come on a bed of rice with the choice of 2 sides dressing and Mac and cheese also the cashier asked did I want the cranberry sauce of course. I I also got the lemonade mixed with the peach punch.. Delicious food from a great place easy to get in and out the parking lot. I went here on 5/20/2025

Today was my first time ordering from Soul Food Cafe. I had a craving for soul food and decided to…read moretry somewhere different since I usually order from Busy B's in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I should have stuck with Busy B's. This was my first order from Soul Food Cafe, and it will definitely be my last. I ordered the smothered pork chops with broccoli cheese casserole and macaroni and cheese. I also tried the cube steak, cornbread dressing, and fried chicken. Honestly, the entire meal was a huge disappointment. The rice that came with the pork chops was undercooked, which was surprising because no restaurant should be serving rice that isn't fully cooked. The cube steak and cornbread dressing were not enjoyable at all, and the fried chicken was bland and lacked flavor. I'm genuinely confused by all of the great reviews because my experience was the complete opposite. Based on the meal I received, I can't recommend this restaurant. Busy B's may be more expensive, but in my opinion, they're worth every penny because the quality and flavor are consistently there. Unfortunately, Soul Food Cafe was a complete miss for me. Based on my experience, I would give it 0 stars.

I'm really trying to find my soul food home. So I'll be checking out a few soul food spots in this…read moresecond part of the year. That said-I'm a sucker for a really good and tasty fried pork chop. I got delivered the special Soul Food Cafe currently has going. Buy one entree, get one free. Each come with one side lol. I'm sure I did something wrong but I ended up with 3 fried porkchops, 3 sides and 3 pieces of cornbread ‍ Fried Pork Chop : Good flavor. Excellent flavor actually. But may be fried a little too long and/or cut too thin. One has to give. But excellent tasting and crispy batter. Macaroni & Cheese : I liked this. Very tasty and not too wet. The portion was super small though. This isn't an expensive side to make. Yall can give a bit more Sweet Potato Soufflé : LOVED. That sweet, gooey, rich goodness that's going to complement all the other parts of the meal. I really enjoyed this. Potato Salad: it was okay. I think this batch had too much vinegar maybe, but I still ate it. Also the portion is noticeably "tiny". I'm talking a bit more than a tablespoon. lol. Overall I do have dinner for two days because I over ordered the pork chops. But I'll have to make a salad or rice because your sides are below serving size. I shouldn't see more tray than food lol. I think if they work on that, they have a repeat customer in me.

It's not all the way bad and not the best of the best either. I paid $14 for a turkey wing plate…read morewith two sides. Very affordable. However, the rice and gravy was very bland. It could have used some salt, pepper, seasoning salt or something. The black eye peas were flavorful and the yams were just right, not overly sweet. Service was friendly. The ambiance is more of a walk in / walk take out style. I would ear here again and have my travel salt on stand by.

I've been a regular customer at Talk of the Town because I believe in supporting businesses in my…read moreneighborhood. However, they are making it very hard for me to continue doing so. Today may be the last time. I'm extremely disappointed. I paid $13.99 for a turkey dinner plate and $18 for a veggie plate that included mac and cheese, dressing, and green beans. The pricing is completely unfair. The regular veggie plate is $13.99, but there's a $2 extra charge for mac and cheese or dressing because they "aren't vegetables." Who does that? Charging $2 extra for each, when the difference between the cost of mac and cheese and green beans as sides is less than a dollar, makes no sense. The upcharge policy just doesn't add up, and it feels like a bad deal for customers. The food is generally good, but they could definitely back off on the salt. Also, I'm not a fan of their yams--they're almost like mashed potatoes, which is not the texture I expect. On the other hand, I really like their potato salad. It's one of the highlights for me but there was none today. On top of that, my service today wasn't great either. I usually come during the week when the two elders, an older woman and gentleman, are there. They are always so pleasant and provide excellent service. But today, the experience fell short. I'm going to give them a break for now and hope they review their pricing structure. If they fix it, I might consider coming back. Otherwise, this may have been my last visit.

We went to ROC Southern Kitchen today and WOW, I was blown away! Blake, the host at the front, made…read morethe customer service experience amazing. Even though we didn't have a reservation, he was able to get a table for me and five other people, which we really appreciated. Once we sat down, our server came over quickly. I ordered the gumbo as a starter, and I swear it came out within a minute of placing my order. It was SO fast! The gumbo was piping hot and even burned my tongue a little, but I'm not mad at it at all lol. It was delicious! For my meal, I got the chicken and waffles with mac and cheese, and everything was so good. The chicken was well-seasoned, the waffle was fluffy and delicious, and the mac and cheese was a great addition. I highly recommend coming here! I would definitely suggest making a reservation beforehand, especially if you're coming with a group. The food and experience are absolutely worth the price. If I'm ever back in ATL, I will definitely be coming back!

Recently went here to pick up a to go order bc I was craving catfish. Decided to revisit this…read moreplace as it has been a few years since I've been. Pick up: it use to be that you pulled up to the side door and someone would bring you order. Idk if that has changed but after waiting, then calling and being placed in a long, I just went inside and got it myself. Food: the portion size of the catfish was underwhelming for the price. I use to get 2-3 large fillets and this time I got 3 small ones. It comes with two sides, so I ordered - The mac n cheese was okay. I've def had better from them. You use to be able to add candied yams as a side but their menu has changed and it's not one of the included sides any more. The second side was cabbage and it wasn't really seasoned well. I could see and taste pepper, but that was it.

Chiiiiiiild, do NOT go to this restaurant if you have anything to do afterwards. I was not…read moreprepared for the quality of food or service I received here. I found this restaurant online. I literally searched Black-owned restaurants in the area/going toward home. I was leaving commencement downtown and wanted to get something to eat. Walking in, there is a lot of open space and I needed to take the time to read their signage to see what I needed to do. They ask that you not be on your phone while in line. They have their menu posted and some chalkboards with other menu items at the start of the line. There is so much to choose from and everything looks fresh. The woman taking my order was helpful and kind. I was almost overwhelmed, but decided on the smothered porkchop with rice, candied yams, dressing, peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and a sweet tea/lemonade to drink. I paid roughly $40 after adding the tip. I sat down to eat and enjoy my food. They were playing 90s R&B and it wasn't too loud so you couldn't hear yourself think. It was at an enjoyable volume that you could sing the words in your head and still talk to people at your table. The food tasted amazing. I was not able to finish it all and was ready for a nap after eating. Everything was flavorful. I LOVED seeing so many young people working in this establishment. Everyone I encountered was a young adult; even the young men working in the kitchen who made brief appearances at the front were young adults. They were all so professional and polite. You don't always get that, but that was my experience. I have already talked about this restaurant with my friends and family and we will make a trip back soon.

Poor poor service but good food. They claim to take phone orders but will leave you on the phone…read morefor 35-40 minutes, never to return. When you call back the phone is off the hook. I guess they sat the phone down and forgot about it. Then when you go to the restaurant and let them know. They just shrugged their shoulders and say oh we're busy. Not, oh let me take your order or how can we fix this!?! I've essentially held online for 40 minutes and then I am expected to stand in line an additional 1+ hours to get food. There are 5 to 6 people standing behind the counter doing nothing. Their process is flawed. I know there's a more efficient way to do things here. Don't go if you don't have the time to spend an hour plus waiting for food.

Went here for the first time and ordered the spicy battered wings with fries. Took a little while…read morefor me to get but that's because they were dropping fresh chicken which I appreciated. The service was great and the place looked pretty clean. The chicken was a little salty but overall I enjoyed everything. I will be back!

The food was freaking disgusting and they're rude. ASF!…read more constantly ignore you while you're talking. Helps people behind you while you're standing in line, and if you have your phone in your hand, they will completely ignore you even if you're not on the phone. - The drinks are good though definitely enjoyed them but the macaroni ?? look like school Play-Doh!! and it was absolutely disgusting. Can't even eat my plate. As you can see from the picture I wasn't lying. lol The cabbage was very plain. The chicken was a 3/10 but I would never get this again. I really could've just went to McDonald's and just save my money honestly for two plates and wondering I paid $26. I wish I would've kept my money.

I have been seeing Zion Delight online when searching for soul food and since it is close to me I…read morefinally decided to give it a try. I ordered through DoorDash and went with the turkey wing with macaroni and cheese along with the oxtails. I also chose cornbread as my bread option. The turkey wing and mac and cheese were solid. My only feedback is I wish it were more clear what came with rice and gravy. I ended up with double rice because I did not realize the oxtails already came on a bed of rice. The oxtails were a decent size but there were only two pieces and both were mostly fat. The flavor overall was okay. It was not bad at all but it did not completely blow me away either. The cornbread was the biggest disappointment. It came wrapped in foil and was both burnt and soggy at the same time. It was so overcooked that someone had to have seen it was not up to standard and still decided to cut it and serve it. For a place that prides itself on being a homemade style restaurant, that was surprising. Even with that, I would still try them again. It was a Sunday so maybe I just caught them on an off day. The food was filling and I can see why people talk about them. I am willing to give them another shot.

This place is connected to a gas station. The food tastes amazing but the set up is weird…read more They have a dining area but nobody probably uses it. They have a hot bar set up buffet style when you first walk in. You are supposed to grab a container off the top shelf, pick a meat and some sides, and then they will charge you a price. They keep the premium proteins like oxtails and turkey wings in the back. I ordered mac, greens, and oxtails over rice and gravy. I also got their peach cobbler. Everything tasted amazing. This food is unmatched.

My mothers and I visited Platez last night for a nice dinner out before a show. We didn't have a…read morereservation, but was seated immediately. There was some confusion on where to enter the building due to lack of signage, but we figured it out. Upon entering, I immediately was overwhelmed by how loud the music was. I have sensory issues and asked if we could be seated outside, but was told that there was a party outside. We were seated inside and no one in my group could hear each other speak the whole time we ate due to how loud the music was. We couldn't hear the server either. Our server immediately gave us menus, silverware, and waters. He didn't introduce himself or really say much of anything. We were left to look at the menus for 5-10 minutes. Upon looking at the menus, we were extremely disappointed to see that much of what we came for was not available due to it being a brunch item. This was not communicated ANYWHERE on the website and we would not have chosen to dine here had we known. We chose to stay and eat due to already paying $10 for parking across the street. Once we came to terms with the fact that we would not be eating french toast or waffles, we began looking at the menu to decide what to order. It was then that I noticed how expensive everything was. The food is even more expensive than the menu on the website, and the item that I decided upon - the catfish and grits - was $30. This is unreasonably expensive for what it was and I would have priced it at about $18 to be generous. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food and eventually my catfish and grits and my mother's shrimp and grits were served. The sauce around the grits was cold, and the grits themselves weren't super hot. It was obvious that they had been sitting while the fish and shrimp was being cooked. The portion itself was too much to eat in one sitting and grits are not something that would reheat well so we left them instead of trying to take them home. When our grits were served, the waiter told us my step-mother's smothered pork chop would be right out. It did not come for another 10 minutes. One of her sides was a salad, but not even that was brought out. While my mother and I's grits were phenomenal in flavor, my step-mother's pork chop was barely edible. She said that it was tough, especially when she was not provided anything more than a butter knife to cut with, and the gravy on top was so salty that I gagged upon tasting it. It tasted like gravy mix from a packet that was combined with the drippings from a meat that had already been seasoned. My step-mother prefers things to be more salty, but even she had to peel the breading off to be able to eat the pork chop. Keep in mind, this was also about $30. Our service was poor. The waiter didn't introduce himself, as I said, and he did not ask if we wanted anything more than water to drink. He was barely able to be heard over the loud music, but he also didn't say much. He did not check up on us during our meal or say anything while we waited 40+ minutes for our food. And when we went up to the cash register to pay our bill, we were left standing there for about 5 minutes while various servers and workers walked by and went behind the register without even acknowledging our presence. This was very off-putting and a terrible way to end a lackluster dinning experience. Upon paying our bill, we were forced to pay a mandatory 15% tip and a 7% service fee. And then they had the audacity to ask for an additional tip despite their poor service. We all left Platez feeling very disappointed, despite how delicious my mother and I's grits were. We all had the sentiment that we would have had a better time eating at Waffle House because we went for brunch food in the first place. Platez is (in my opinion) horribly overpriced and the service was terrible. I try to be positive, but I would never come here again nor would I recommend it to anyone.

I visited Platez Southern Kitchen with a large party for brunch. Even though we booked our…read morereservation weeks in advance, the restaurant wasn't prepared. It took well over an hour and a half after ordering for our food to arrive. I ordered the chicken & waffles, cornbread bites, and a strawberry peach margarita. The cornbread bites with honey drizzle were a nice start, and the margarita was balanced and refreshing. Unfortunately, the chicken--though cooked properly--wasn't seasoned, and the waffle was overcooked. On top of that, the service left much to be desired. I had to ask multiple times for condiments and waited over 20 minutes just to receive them. Customer service is very important to me, and this really hurt the experience. What made it worse was the bill. A large party tip, an extra "service fee," and then a regular tip option added up to an outrageous total -- especially considering the lack of preparation, slow service, and disappointing food. Overall, while the drinks were good, the combination of unseasoned food, long waits, and excessive charges makes it hard for me to recommend this place or want to return.

Sometimes I think about and crave the fried goat and black rice. Definitely & truly a unique taste…read morecompared to Jamaican preparations. Excellent food & cust. Service.

I went here with my little brother because he never had Haitian food before and I noticed that this…read morerestaurant recently opened. I got the turkey complete plate and my brother had the goat version of my plate. The food was great and they gave a huge portion of rice and a good portion of the meat as well...we definitely could have shared a plate but I ordered separate plates because we wanted to try both meats. The turkey was good but that goat was definitely the star of the show. Both our plates came with 2 pieces of plantain, pikliz, gravy, rice(we requested black rice), and choice of meat. The juices were great too. I got the natural lychee juice and my brother got the mango. My Haitian friend told me passion fruit is the best though!! Definitely will be back for that goat plate and the passion fruit juice next time!