Best Soul Food In The Capital District!!! Everything was delicious and hot seasoned to perfection I…read morewould recommend this Business to all friends and family Thanks Shon!!

From the owner: At Shon Cares, we offer treats and sweets, taking all your specific requests and demands into…read moreconsideration, while guaranteeing personalized attention. Whatever the hour may be, we are readily available to cater to any and all of your needs!

My grandson and I are visiting from Virginia and thought we would put it to the test.. they passed…read morewith flying colors The restaurant itself has a nice, functional layout with a chill vibe. Nice music playing in the background. Service at the kiosk was super easy. You can dine in or take out. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We had the fried chicken wings, collards with smoked turkey, mac and cheese, and red beans and rice with smoked turkey. The chicken was juicy with a nice crunch.. our only criticism was lack of seasoning in the dredge.Fried chicken should be well seasoned.. now we added the hot sauce and it was money! Juicy and a great crunch!! The sides... AMAZINGLY FLAVORFUL! Seriously! Everything was delicious, moist, and seasoned really well! We will definitely be back! Treat yourself to some great food!

"I don't usually leave reviews, but this was hard to ignore. The cornbread smelled old as soon as I…read moreopened it--definitely not fresh. The turkey leg had a slimy texture that made it inedible for me. Soul food should be comforting and fresh--this was neither."

Walking in to Good Religion, made me feel at home. The hospitality was above and beyond,…read moreaccommodating our request to move a table outside! But the staff was warm and inviting. For Tuesday dinner, the place was not packed at all and had great Caribbean music playing to help set the mood. We ordered the jerk chicken wings appetizer, and entrees of curried goat and Ox Tail. The wings were fall off the bone marinated chicken with a heavenly host of flavors that were spiced nice with not too much heat (would've posted pictures but they were devoured). The curried goat had a beautiful aroma and bouquet of curry flavors but was also not over powered with spicy heat. And the Ox Tail...... drool worthy, savory, tender, and stewed with love and effection. We both shared sides of coconut rice and steamed cabbage which were perfectly complements to our dishes. Dessert was a maple cornbread that made me believe my aunt Barbra was back there cheffing.. Will definitely return!! And will spread the gospel of Good Religion far and wide.

The food was absolutely great! I made it a point to try this spot, before heading back home (New…read moreOrleans). I add that point because if you know New Orleans food, you'll know how discerning native New Orleanians are about food - period. Upon arrival to Good Religion, I was a little shocked by the look and it being in NY; however, I am accustomed to good food from unassuming places. I will admit I am not a fan of buffets, but Good Religion is more than a buffet, it's your auntie's kitchen. There is a difference!

Lunch was bangin'! I always wanted to visit after trying out their soup at the soup stroll a few…read moreyears ago. But then we moved away. But we were driving through town and my husband said he wanted fried chicken and I said we're finally gonna go eat lunch at yayas. So yeah he got the fried chicken meal with yams, cornbread, Mac salad, and string beans. I got the fried catfish with the same sides. Everyone working was so kind and came to check on us. The food was sooo good. I had enough leftovers to bring home dinner too.

I was looking for something a little different than the halal food establishments that are…read moredominating the food choices in the Tri-city area. (That's not a bad thing) Ya Yas is conveniently located in downtown Schenectady near State street on an unassuming corner you would pass easily if not paying attention. No worries, though there's plenty of parking and even a parking garage next door. I went on a slow Thursday night and was met with the owner who I assume was Ya Ya herself. She immediately greeted me with the house specials along with the homemade sides. I ordered the 1/2 chicken breast, collard greens, yams and corn bread the perfect southern food combo. I'd never tried collard greens but they were tasty and felt like a cross between spinach and Brussels sprouts. The bill was reasonable at $18 with plenty of food so you definitely won't go home hungry when leaving Ya Yas. If you're in the mood for some southern hospitality in Upstate NY, give this place a try I will definitely be back.

Okay so firstly let me break it down like this, Customer…read moreservice 1-10 I give it a 20. They were very kind and gave me a menu before I even sat down. Food... hot dang it was off the scale and should be illegal to be that good. I mean man, I ordered fried chicken, mac and cheese, yams and collards 2 sides and corn bread come with the meal. It was TO DIE FOR!!! Seasoned to perfection and very good portions for the price. I recommend anyone who loves soul food go and visit Aunt Ronnie. This is truly authentic soul food and the very best in Schenectady.

The first time I stopped by Aunt Ronnie's my lunch was gone before I hit the end of the block…read more Crispy tilapia fillet with a corn meal batter, corn bread, collards and sweet potatoes. After the first time I burned my mouth, you'd think I'd have learned but I kept eating it anyway. After a couple more visits I discovered the family that runs the place is just as awesome as the food, and despite it being well outside the reasonable commute for lunch, I made several trips up with the gang from work and managed to eat our way through almost the entire menu. Even our fussier people enjoyed the food--no small feat. Not sure about their current status (been closed the last couple times I've stopped by) but if you catch them open it's absolutely worth a visit.

Had the Chicken and Waffles, Curry Chicken and BBQ Chicken dinner. Food was clearly crafted with so…read moremuch intentionality. Seasoned to perfection. Service feels like being at your grandma's house, (owner cooks the food himself; super nice and even made my order custom made); the ambiance could have an improvement. This place won't catch your eye based off the aesthetic, but if you're into authentic food, this is your spot.

Outstanding food! The chicken wings were the best I've ever had at any restaurant . I recommend…read moreanyone to that place to eat

I door dashed them the other day and the food was sooo good that I had to come over and check it…read moreout in person. I had previously ordered their chicken and Waffles and grits. Bot only was everything packaged well, they included all condiments without my having to ask for anything. Their fried chicken skin was crispy and flavorful whilst the meat of the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist. The waffle delicious and the grits were a great big portion and hit the spot. Today I decided to try their beef ribs with their baked Mac and cheese and Lil Gwen's Candied Yams. I love the nonsense decor. I find it cool that it's homed inside of a truck stop which makes for excellent people watching. They offer all day breakfast as well as nice variety on the menu. Beef Rib humongous and delicious. The yams spot on seasoned amazingly not overboard perfect balance. The baked macaroni and cheese was the VIP. These guys are a true taste of downhome soul food off the beaten path. I will definitely be back. The service was fast and friendly and efficient.

The food here is some of the best that I've had in a long time. Everything is homemade. Waitstaff…read moreare wonderful. Resturaunt has a cozy/ family feel.