We were looking for a good BBQ/Soul Food restaurant during our Seattle to San Diego drive this month. We're still looking. The gracious host provided a grandmotherly feel. It felt like you were at a family member's house. Yet, the food wasn't good to us. The Mac and Cheese and greens were horrible. The place needs updating. The Red Velvet Cheesecake was ok. read more

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Came in yesterday. They made us wait out in the cold for them to open 45 minutes late. The staff seemed irritated to be there. After waiting to get in it took 40 minutes to get our food if not longer. We got a few things 1. Fried chicken - it was good, crispy and juicy 2. Ribs - we hated these they were drenched in sauce. I would prefer sauces on the side. It ruined them and they were on the tough side. 3. Rice and gravy - enjoyed this 4. Spaghetti - it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. Had a strange aftertaste 5. Spicy cabbage - it was not spicy it was sweet and gooey and it was not good 6. Cornbread - a bit burnt for our liking 7. Lemon pudding cake - this was decent but also overly sweet. By the time we left the staff warmed up to having people there. They also charged 2 dollars for water which I thought was not okay. Water should be free at any restaurant. We paid 6 dollars for koolaid as well which is very high but it was good. Our entire bill was 46 and I feel like for what we got it wasn't a good deal. The restrooms were disgusting. I am not sure if I would be back. I was really looking forward to this place but I'll stick with chef Paul's. read more

Doll's Kitchen - Rice with gravy and lemon pudding cake - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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Last week my family and I visited Dolls Kitchen family owned restaurant located off of Shaw and Blackstone in Fresno, California. The store sign is visible to see from up close or far away distance. The restaurant has a big screen television to watch a game or what's playing. The menu selection varies and they do offer different daily specials. The banana crème pudding is quite popular and delicious. The food is always on point. The staff is eager to help you navigate the menu options if it's your first time eating there. The restaurant ambiance is great atmosphere. There is parking located on site availability. We highly recommend you visit Dolls Kitchen. Check out the photos I attached to this review. read more

Doll's Kitchen - Leo Plater - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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We enjoyed a 3 piece fried chicken dinner with 2 sides (BBQ baked beans and spaghetti). The food did take a little time to come out but everything was so delicious and totally worth it. The woman taking our order was very sweet, offered us a sample of the bbq baked beans when we were trying to narrow down our side selection. We're definitely coming back to try other menu items - really looking forward to trying the fried fish. read more

Doll's Kitchen - 3 piece fried chicken, BBQ baked beans, spaghetti, and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

This spot is fantastic. I was considering three different locations and decided to give this one a try. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted, and our food arrived hot and fresh. The spicy fried fish was fire it was seasoned and perfectly complemented by their sauce. The BBQ ribs were tender and juicy. The sides didn't fall short either. We wanted to try the yams but they were unavailable at the time. We'll definitely be coming back to explore more of their menu. read more

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I came on for lunch today. I ordered the 2 pc chicken dinner. This comes with 2 sides. I asked for both sides to be mac n cheese. When I arrived I was informed my bill was just over $18. According to the menu board behind the cashier, it clearly says my order should be $14.99. I asked why the charge was so high. She said she has to charge me an extra dollar for the "double mac" I was advised that it costs a lot to make macaroni and cheese and they have to charge extra if I want it for both of my sides. It doesn't say that anywhere on the menu. My social anxiety was beginning kick in so I just paid to escape. I looked at my receipt they charged me $16.99 even though their menu clearly says $14.99. Then they charged me an extra dollar on top of that for literally 2 scoops of macaroni and cheese. This is just honestly mac n cheese..not lobster mac? How is it so expensive? Why did they charge me more than what's on the menu? This happened last time as well, she did take off the extra money and I chalked it up to an accident. But now, I'm not so sure. The food is good, but I like to know that I'm going to be charged what's on the menu board and not be charged extra arbitrary fees. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Doll's Kitchen - 2 pc chicken dinner plate. 2 sides of mac n cheese. Beware, they'll charge you an extra 1$ for 2 mac n cheese. - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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Soul food haven indeed, left feeling like my soul and belly got fed. Got the spicy fish dinner with potato salad and yams and it came with a slice of cornbread. The fish was crispy, flaky, and very well seasoned. They make their potato salad in my favorite style so no complaints there. Yams were nice and sweet. They make your main to order so don't come here expecting fast-food service, you're getting quality over speed here. The place is small with a few tables for dine in but saw plenty of people getting take-out. Need to come by on a weekend to try some of their bbq. read more

Doll's Kitchen - Spicy 5 Pc Fish Dinner with potato salad and yams. - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

The first time here it wasn't exactly a good experience. Decided to try again today and it was so much better service and experience!Ordered the spaghetti with some cornbread and punch. Delicious! The spaghetti is like none I have had before, little kick to it, but addicting! Cornbread was soft and sweet, very good. The punch is crazy good. The service was excellent, quick and a beautiful doll came out to say Hi, she was a treat to meet! I highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back. read more

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order a three-piece fish plate with greens and cornbread yesterday and the fish was undercooked. I had food poisoning, vomiting, and diarrhea all night.. probably won't go there anymore. You have to make sure the fish is fully cooked.. read more

If you order from door dash, grub....check your food. The orders can be incomplete or substituted without your consent. It's happened to 2 people that l know It's not the food delivery people read more

Food was good, customer service was good. Wait was good. Nice quiet spot with solid fried chicken and fried fish. Collard greens were good too read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while especially since it has high SEO visibility for soul food in Fresno on Google, and is one of Fresno's og soul food spots! Unfortunately if you're looking for amazing chicken, I would not recommend getting the 2pc chicken combo at this place. Perhaps it was not a great day, but it was lacking salt and seasoning! It just felt like plain old fried chicken. I loved my sides of spaghetti and corn bread, especially the corn bread, which was subtly sweet and savory. Also, the mac and cheese looked white, as if it wasn't made with cheddar cheese (maybe their own twist?), but it was surprisingly flavorful. The banana pudding had a bright yellow dye and was overly sweet. It was good for a few bites and then the artificial banana powder started sinking in. It was okay, but I've had better. I also wish it had more cookie chunks inside. I'd like to try other things next time to still support them; maybe their oxtail and greens are more promising. Dolls Kitchen, I know you can do better! read more

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Originally, we went in for the BBQ, BUT their fried catfish has got us hooked! Doll's Kitchen is down home Southern Cookin' at its finest. The side dishes alone are practically a meal in themselves. Everything ordered comes with a square of their delicious corn bread, with your choice of side...and they are all top notch. They have daily specials and one day it was "OXTAILS", and boy were they delicious, served on top of white rice with a brown gravy. read more

Be prepared to wait about 25 min for your food but that Mac & cheese and corn bread is INSANE. The chicken is good but it isn't as crispy with skin as others I've had in the past read more

Doll's Kitchen - Fried chicken and Mac - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

Whenever I am in town, I try to stop in at least once. The food is always freshly made and good! Because it is cooked to order, you have to wait for a few minutes but that's not a problem for me. The only thing I don't care for is the sugar in the side dishes (greens, cornbread, potato salad). It's too sweet(!!) and the only thing that prevented a 5-star rating. read more

Had dinner at Doll's tonight! Yes it was great! Ordered the three meat BBQ dinner. 2 chicken legs, 3 sausages, 3 pork ribs. Sides Mac and cheese, greens. Everything was on point. Bbq sauce sweet and spicy. All of the meats were delicious. Mac and cheese crispy on top and creamy inside. The flavor of the greens perfect! Had dice cake for dessert, soft, moist, great icing! Highly recommend Doll's read more

Stopped by here a while back when I was craving fried chicken. I got the regular fried chicken with double mac and cheese. Everything was really good. Service was good, too, although it took a bit for my food to be prepared. At the corner of Blackstone and Shaw. read more

Firstly, the hours need to be updated. Secondly, the hours need a match. What's on the glass of your business. Thirdly, be professional at all costs it's your business. I have always supported y'all food because it was so good but too much is too much. Today while waiting I watched about 6 people approach and leave after the shop wasn't open. Our group of 3 ended up leaving too. read more

The food is excellent. But the service is disgustingly deplorable whether you order online delivery or go straight to the restaurant and pick it up, either way you will wait 30 to 45 minutes for your food. Ive order multiple times and waited almost an hour for an order that was placed online, paid in advance and before I arrived. The gal at the counter is unacceptably rude. We need good soul food in Fresno but it's unfortunate that lack of Service keeps you from coming back. read more

Fish was good. Ordered spaghetti & Mac & cheese for my sides. I ordered those sides because I had my toddler with me. Both the spaghetti & the Mac was spicy so my child wasn't able to eat anything. Wish I would've know that prior to ordering. The customer service was also lacking. Staff wasn't friendly or attentive. read more

I have been anticipating eating here for weeks and Doll's did not disappoint! The food was even better than I had been dreaming of. My husband and I went for lunch and split the Leo Platter which I saw featured on their Instagram - it's a combo of fried fish, fried shrimp, and fried chicken plus two sides and a cornbread (we ordered one extra cornbread too). We also got a slice of Chocolate Oreo cake. Every single bite of the meal was fantastic. So many times with a ton of fried food it starts to feel regrettable but every bite of this was on point. I have never had such crispy, not greasy, well seasoned fried fish. Insane. And the shrimp were so good - definitely spicy but in a good, flavorful way. The chicken was so juicy and good too. The mac and cheese was delicious and flavorful and not like so grossly over cheesy like it can be. Lots of flavor. We loved the yams and the cornbread too. Don't sleep on the desserts because that cake was so moist and yummy and I cannot wait to go back when they post their red velvet cheesecake special because they definitely have a strong dessert game. Food was reasonably priced and everyone working there was very friendly. Nothing but five stars and good things to say! read more

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The food is very delicious. Tastes like a southern home cooked meal. Wish they used grub hub. Service is very good once the food is ready for pickup. Since the food is prepared only when ordered, it takes a while to receive it. If you have plenty of time on your schedule don't hesitate to order or go there. read more

Not going to lie. I expected more. Was craving fried chicken. Ordered to go and was excited to see the spread. Ordered a 3 piece chicken meal and got 3 legs. Tasted like chicken had been sitting for a while and was greasy. My wife ordered a 2 piece all white meat and also got 2 legs. They also forgot her yams and the potato salad was like processed mashed potatoes. Greens, cornbread, and Mac was decent. Not worth my money. I'll keep hunting for good soul food elsewhere. read more

Unbelievable. This was the best meal I've had in months. I was scrolling Instagram and a reel of someone trying Doll's Kitchen popped up. I work down the street and was there in less than 2 minutes. I ordered the Peppered Steak special with two sides and cornbread. Sides were smothered potatoes and spaghetti..... YES SPAGHETTI the best spaghetti I have had and the tenderness of the steak on the entree was perfect 10,10,10,10,10. Thank you for an awesome lunch! read more

Doll's Kitchen - Peppered steak special - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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5 different times, I tried to come out and support, closed every time. Don't open if you're not open.

Best Soul Food in the Central Valley! Make sure to compliment your meal with a world class desert. Get there early, they sell out fast.

I've been wanting to try Doll's Kitchen for awhile and finally caught them open on ubereats and I'm so glad I did!! I hadn't been feeling well so I just needed some comfort food... ordered the chicken & fish plate with extra mac and greens (asked for some cornbread and they graciously gave me a piece! Made my day -gotta come in one day so I can tip them extra!) The greens were so flavorful! Mac was creamy and delicious! The chicken and fish tho!! Let me just say I had a roommate while in the Army from Mississippi and she use to get down in the kitchen with her fried chicken and greens and it tasted very similar! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Doll's Kitchen - Chicken and fish plate - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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Stumbled on this African American owned restaurant as we were headed to the donut shop, pleasant detour. Reviewed the menu and decided on the 4pc meal to share since neither my husband nor I was too hungry. The wait was not too long, as we decided to dine in. The food was delicious and enough for both of us. I would recommend highly. The only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars is that the staff did not seem very friendly, not that they were rude, just not friendly nor engaging. read more

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The fried chicken was delicious, cornbread, amazing yams, and the mac & cheese mouthwatering. Can't wait to try more delicious meals from dolls kitchen read more

Doll's Kitchen - I had to stop eating just so I could take a pic. This place is amazing. Can't wait to go back to try different meals. - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

The beautiful Lady behind the counter and the relaxed feeling of the establishment, but the food is unbelievably delicious

My daughter got me a chicken dinner for my bday, I have been there before and loved it. But this last dinner, the fried chicken was excellent, the cornbread was very good, the banana pudding excellent, but the Mac and cheese was horrible, too much black pepper, burnt, hardly no cheese, who cooked it? What happened? Sorry will not be back . read more

Hello Dolly!! AAmazing food... The Kitchen is named after the Owner's Mother. I met 1 of the cooks (Chef's) who allowed me to taste 3 of the sides & their Fish. This is the Real Deal. I wish they would open a Kitchen near me. The Greens, Sweet Potatoes & Potato Salad are my Favorites & I can't help but Rave about the Fried Fish. The portions are large & the price is RIGHT!! read more

I've always wanted to try but every time I've gone they were closed , Came in for a lunch today and only waited about less than 10 mins to receive our food . The set up was nice and tables were clean , I ordered the fish special and it came with 1 side I ordered the greens . Also ordered the beans for our kids and 10/10 best fish I've had in Fresno perfectly seasoned cooked perfect the greens were delicious and definitely a hit ! Miss doll came out and spoke to us asking if it was our first time there super friendly and great hospitality gave us some spaghetti to try and definitely different but so good never had spaghetti like hers and it was delicious the beans was a hit with the corn bread that came with our plate special ! Cannot wait to go on Saturday or Sunday for the bbq she told us that she makes her own sauce so I'm super excited to try her bbq .! Will definitely be going back and recommending to friends ! Thank you miss doll for the food and great hospitality read more

My son and I stopped in for some Soul food after the airport as I've been wanting to try it out for a while. DAMN!! This place beats all the other spots in Fresno and even blows Roscoe's out of the water!! Staff was super friendly and appreciated that we really loved the food. Can't wait to go back read more

Doll's Kitchen - Friend chicken, greens, Mac and cheese and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

Decent fried chicken but the collard greens were too sweet. The rice and gravy came with virtually no gravy. I decided to try them because of the good reviews and I found out they have delivery service through GrubHub. Unfortunely, I felt the food quality and preparation was just not there. Fast food style, not made-to-order. The pictures of the catering trays under the heat lamps I saw confirmed this. An average but convenient option if you are searching for a soul food restaurant in Fresno that also delivers to Clovis. read more

Doll's Kitchen - 2pc Fried Chicken Dinner with Greens and Rice and Gravy - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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I went to their pop-up in Sacramento and so I had to decide whether or not to drive to Go to the Restaurant.It was worth the drive.The pop-up was beyond excellent.And this restaurant has 5 star plus rating food.I highly recommend you go.Prices are reasonable for what you get.I personally feel the plates are terrible enjoy. read more

I will NEVER eat here again. First of all I over paid extra for Mac and cheese $6.99 and they didn't give me the two sides that came with the mean. $27 and I got two pieces of chicken that were tiny, small cornbread, yams and Mac and cheese. Very small portions and not that great. The chicken had good flavor but not much meat. So Never ordering take out again. Maybe the portions might have been better if I had eaten in the restaurant but either way.. not giving them a second change. If I want decent soul food I'll wait til I'm in so cal.. read more

Chicken, corn bread, and rice were very good! Lots of juicy meat on the chicken. Corn bread was soft and dense and tasty. However, the fish had very little meat and was super salty. Good crunch, just too salty for me. The spaghetti was not good at all in my opinion. Tasted like spaghettios mixed w canned chili. I will probably order again but I'll skip the fish and spaghetti next time. read more

Doll's Kitchen - Fish, chicken, corn bread, spaghetti, and rice - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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First time visiting. I ordered a 2 chicken plate with 2 sides and a dessert. Employees are very nice and the ambiance feels very homey. When I brought the food home, to my surprise they added free catfish to try! Catfish was delicious and well seasoned. Chicken was crispy and sides were savory. Will come again! read more

Doll's Kitchen - 2 Meat Fish/Chicken Dinner German Chocolate Cake Greens Mixed with Cabbage Mac & Cheese Cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Fresno, California

It's hard to rate this because the food is amazing which is what you go there for. But I've been a few times and sometimes they do run out of things. Such as deserts or the punches. But I can look past that because the food is delicious. ONLY thing I can't look past is customer service. The owner is kinda passive a little dull. She's usually the one taking the order. Not saying she needs to be super chipper but a little more lively...happy to have guest. Again the food is amazing but because of the customer service I'm going to have to give it a 3 stars read more