Food is AMAZING! Everything we got was on point. We got the ribs, Mac and cheese, beans, greens, yams, rice, wings. I can't even tell you how impressed I am with the food. Can't wait to go back. The owner was so nice and personable. He was great to talk to no wonder he has been there for over 20 years what a nice guy! I would give this place 10 stars if I could. read more

I have to say, this was my first time ordering from the Milford location. I ordered the veggie platter to sample sides; cabbage, collard greens, Mac n cheese and yams. I also ordered the 10pc honey garlic wings and to drink, a strawberry and a blueberry lemonade. Mac N Cheese - Very dry, not bad tasting but definitely not creamy like I'm used to and I'm from the south. Collard Greens - Great taste, but nothing stood out about them. Not Amazing, but not bad. Cabbage - Cooked to perfection. No complaints. Yams - Again, nothing special, not bad, but not great. Cornbread - Good! Nice and moist. Honey Garlic chicken - Nothing really bad to say. I did enjoy the amount of sauce and that the wings were fried hard like I typically order them. Flavored Lemonades were amazing! If I do go back, it will be for those. I ordered from Door Dash, so I did not go in the establishment or get to interact with the employees. read more

Food For the Soul - 10Pc Honey Garlic Wings - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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What an absolute rip off. $11.50 for a rib dinner that consists of ONE RIB, $5 extra for two tiny pieces of cornbread, one of which has a hair on it. Additional notes about flavor: there are seasonings for mashed potatoes other than black pepper. You can tell there's no cream in the mashed potatoes. Beans arrived cold. This is not soul food. Every day I'm glad I no longer live in the south where everything is going crazy. Today there's one thing I miss more than ever: the food. read more

Food For the Soul - Rib dinner that costs $11.50. Ridiculous. - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Southern girl here (Panhandle Florida, born and raised). Had a comfort food craving and came across this spot on Yelp. Food For the Soul happens to be one of Providence's attempts at southern food. Not bad! The menu and pricing here are on point for cheap and simple southern food, generally. I came here for fried fish and got a whole dinner with 2 sides, cornbread, a free sample of yams, and a free slice of cake all for $7 + tax = $7.49. The mac 'n cheese was great, but I was hoping it would have that baked crusty cheese goodness on top like I could get anywhere back home. The collard greens could use a little more flavor though, as I'm used to the kind of greens that get rendered with smoked turkey for forever and a day. The fish was some white fish that was seasoned well and complemented my hot sauce nicely. Lastly, my favorite part, the CORNBREAD was AWESOME. I gotta try the fried chicken next time. The guy at the counter was super nice and you could really tell he was passionate about this business doing well. Although the interior isn't the cleanest looking, it's simple. Like the south. A few tables and some chairs, that's all you really need in order to have a heavy meal before your food coma hits. read more

Food For the Soul - Free cake slice! - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Really great fried chicken , mac n cheese , and collared greens. Rob the owner was super nice and even gave me some yams to try! Will come back whenever in Providence ! Very relaxed hole in the wall type spot. Highly recommend ! read more

one of the best hole in the walls in providence, have been coming here for years and they never disappoint. all of the workers here are so kind and the food is amazing read more

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So I ordered through a food delivery service, which was perfect on their behalf, however, the restaurant was a huge problem. I ordered 5 different cake slices: two vanilla, three chocolate. When I go to get my delivery, it was some weird looking cake (I ordered slices). The cake was poorly packed and didn't look at all appetizing. We threw it out without even trying it (see photo). The major problem here was two of my guests are allergic to chocolate so we got vanilla slices for them. Even if we were to eat it, they would not have been able to enjoy dessert due to chocolate frosting. This was my first and last time ever getting food from this restaurant. read more

Food For the Soul - This is the cake we received, horrible packaging. I ORDERED SLICES NOT THIS. Did not want a mix of vanilla and chocolate, I wanted seperate - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Good food. Friendly staff. Lots of options and combos to choose from. Quick and easy to order. Sit in options. Park in the residential area.

It's simple - good, satisfying, soul food for a great price from a really nice man. It took awhile before I tried this place out because it looks dodgy from the outside. But once I was inside, I was greeted warmly by the owner and the person behind the counter. The menu has a lot of variety and the prices can't be beat. By the way, the portions are generous. The food is good, not blow you away, but still good enough to want to go back for more. Plus, there are free cupcakes. read more

Got there and was warmly greeted by a worker then the owner came out, they were both super kind and helpful. Offered us sweet potatoes on the house! The food was great too, I got the wings with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. Would definitely recommend, the owner seems really passionate ab his work and told us how he's been there for 17 years. Great customer service, great food, great time, will definitely visit this local business again :) read more

BEST BLACK SOUL FOOD EVER ! he is soooo nice & has quick service always had a smile on his face . I go all the time on my free time & my fiance loves too ! The owner is really so sweet & I would spend my money here anytime . You cares about his food & customers! He's truly a funny outgoing personality and atmosphere is giving pro black which we love to see ! I wish I had a picture to add next time I go I'll be sure to leave my review with my plate . GO HERE you won't be disappointed at all ! read more

I am beyond annoyed and disappointed with this order! I asked for a large 5 piece and instead I get two raggedy wings with smashed up cake on paper. So basically the vanilla is on the paper not the cake. This is so sad and I will never ever order from here again nor will I recommend and anyone who is interested in soul food I'm making sure to let them know to never patronize this establishment. Not only was the food cold, I got a kids burger and some of the fries were burnt. I don't even want to eat I'm so upset. And don't call them because they don't answer the phone. If anyone sees this don't support this restaurant. I wasted thirty bucks for crap. read more

Food For the Soul - The two funky wings that were suppose to be 5! - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I absolutely love Food for the Soul. The food is always delicious and the service is amazing. The yams are amazing!!!! All of the food is great. The gentleman that owns/runs it, has a wonderful soul. The energy and the vibe of the place makes you feel at home. I always come back for more. read more

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We had an interesting experience here today. Maybe the guy at the front was new? But leaving with my food I felt very overwhelmed by the experience. I don't know why they were so confused by me asking for something off the menu but even after clarifying that I wanted it however they make it, they still put it on white bread(which was something my friend ordered and started the confusion on why I would want the sandwich on white bread which is not at all what I said and the nice gentlemen in the kitchen even clarified that I wanted the regular roll). The chicken tenders in it were a bit dry. The one great thing about this place was the Mac and cheese was reeeeeeal good! I would go there for that again. They did also give away free pieces of cake to everyone which my friend said was good too. read more

Really great soul food! All the basics worth clogging your arteries for: fried wings, quarter fried/grilled ck, baked Mac, rice, yams, greens, cornbread & complimentary small cupcakes. This spot is a hole in the wall establishment & isn't fancy to take a date to eat in at but more of a takeout spot that seems like it's been there for years & years. I like that there are clippings & church preachings always on when I go in to order, Makes me feel very home-y & welcomed. I always gets the fried leg quarter w/rice & Mac, hubby gets the 5pc fried wings w/yams & Mac every time. The plates come w/two sides of your choice and very well priced at $7-$8 I believe. Many times the cornbread is very baking soda-ey tasting & burnt at the bottom sometimes is my only complaint. read more

For the customer service and the price, they get 5 stars. The food is so good! The mac & cheese is good, but not amazing. Otherwise, everything else I've had smacks! First time trying them last month, and I promise I will be back! They also give free treats (like a slice of cake or a cupcake). Small spot, so I recommend ordering for pick up or delivery. If you want delivery, it's a $16 minimum I believe. If you want to support local food, this is your spot. read more

If Food for the Soul is wroooong, I don't wanna be right! I haven't had a bite of collards so good since being in the Deep South where they sauté em in a pool of fat back. The baked chicken, which a fellow customer emphatically praised as I ordered, was coated in a generous layer of seasoning that created this war of salivating flavors effectively placing my taste buds in override! Finger lickiń, tongue kickiń chicken! The rice was also done to perfection and, as any great restauranteur knows, boiled in stock, not water. Next level. Cap it all off with a fluffy corn muffin and you have yourself a soul succulent seven dollar dish! They even offered me a free cupcake upon ordering. Shizaaam! read more

Food For the Soul - Your taste buds want these flavors!! - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I am in Rhode Island visiting and I wanted to find some soul food. This place did not disappoint! No it's not your mama's cooking, nothing is, but they satisfy the craving for soul food. Small place, but nice and neat. I had the rib dinner with greens and mac and cheese - it comes with a piece of cornbread on the side. Ribs were either baked or broiled but they were good, cornbread sweet and moist, greens cooked to perfect tenderness, and the mac and cheese was uhhhh decent. My wife had yams that were delicious! I also had a side of fish that was sooo good! Seriously, perfectly seasoned, golden fried fresh fried fish! To top it all off they have is 2 complimentary pieces of chocolate cake! read more

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I would be giving this place 5 but it's not like my mom's or grandma's. Besides that however I think this place is an amazing for soul food in rhode island. Rhode island gem. I do wish that the Mac and cheese was a more like that southern baked Mac and cheese that I love do much and the collard greens need a little bit more flavor but the sweet potatoes are my absolute favorite The service is great. They are comforting and hospitable. read more

Nasty food this is not no food for the soul! Don't waste your money, mac and cheese discussing, so fish sandwich with just two slice of bread ‍ read more

Worth it! Parking is a little tight because this place is small but it's so good! Cheap and delicious! Even the lemonade is homemade. The free cupcake was a sweet treat too! $7 dinner really leaves you feeling stuffed. Try the fried chicken and make sure to leave a nice tip for these hard working fellas. read more

Food For the Soul - The view from the street - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Excellent Southern style cooking. This place almost feels like a step back in time ! Friendly counter service , cafeteria style . Parking is weird but it is soo worth it . Will def be back read more

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I couldn't eat the food looked at it and had to take it back it's not soul food it's food from his soul .... ribs looked undone green had no juice on them and the mac was box only writi because he cussed me out because I didn't want the food gave him these same reasons read more

Cheap, good southern food in providence. 5$ meals on Monday and Tuesday. Got the fried chicken with 2 sides for 7$ on Monday night along with corn bread. Also got a free cupcake with that! Good amount of food for the price and the food's pretty good too. Limited parking and they do accept credit cards. Overall good place to try if in the area and in the mood for southern food. Better for take out than dine in. read more

Food had way to much salt on chicken , mashed potatoes and collard greens! Ain't worth it trust me ! Won't be going back

Great food, they have continually changed delivery services so unable to have that consistency. I'd recommend just disappointed that they serve left over sometimes so you don't get that fresh soul food your heart desires. read more

The owner Rob is just about the Nicest Person I have ever met. He is right up there!

Disappointed . Woman who answered was rude when I called to inquire about missing sides . Mashed potatoes tasted old.. won't order again

Service was awful. It was my first time there and I let him know about but instead rushed me to get my order going. Didn't have time to over the menu properly. Don't really recommend. There's better soul food out there ‍ read more

I ordered last night for the first time and I wasn't impressed. My chicken tasted like fish mashed I assume are instant corn on the cob and Mac n cheese corn bread was good. read more

Just visited here for the first time ever and I can honestly say it wasn't too bad. I went in about mid-afternoon & there were no customers but that could of been due to the weather reports. I will admit I was very skeptical about eating here due to its outside appearance but once I went in it was like sitting in someone's kitchen. The staff was nice , polite, and quick. I even spoke a little with the owner who was very friendly. I ordered the chicken wing dinner with yams and greens as my sides and overall it was good. I didn't have to wait no more than 10mins and my food was nice and hot. Would I return ? Yes, I would. I might even go back this weekend!! read more

Food For the Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Food for the soul it surely is. I have to first apologize for driving by this establishment many times before and judging it by its outside appearance. After finally reading the reviews I decided to go in. The staff are incredibly nice and are very proud of their delicious meals, as they should be. I had the baked chicken with Mac and cheese and corn on the cob. It was amazing. The Mac and cheese is very addictive, so cheesy and we'll seasoned, yummy . I told my co-workers about this place and we ordered everyday for a week straight!!!! I've had their wings dinner, ribs dinner and baked chicken dinner. I have tried their mac, corn on the cob, and potato salad. They also give you a dessert with your order and you still have your cornbread as well. My co-workers love this place and have all agreed their food is awesome. The dinners are only $7 and a great portion size. How can you go wrong with that? The only thing I will say is if you're getting the rib dinner, it is only one rib. Although it is meaty, cooked well and juicy, you might want to pay extra for another piece or get the 2-2-2 dinner for $10. P.s. they deliver!!! So what's your excuse for not trying them out? read more

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I have been craving soul food ever since I moved from Los Angeles and I really wanted some before going to a blues concert . So I looked up soul food in RI on Yelp and this place came up. Delicious the chicken is perfectly crispy and the meat is really tender. Yams forget it ...so sweet .... collard greens were on point . We even decided to get two extra sides so we had the mac n cheese and dirty rice . Don't forget to order the sweet tea for an extra $1. The whole meal for two chicken plates and two additional sides were only $17. It's one of those hole in the wall places that one must try if they want to try the real deal. read more

Food For the Soul - Good gawd delicious!!! - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Small place, friendly staff. Found only the chicken wings worth ordering. Tried baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, yams and sweet potato pie. Even sweet tea was awful. read more

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I don't know where these bad reviews are coming from. I enjoyed my food especially the ribs, yams and corn bread. Only con is I only received 1 rib .. I ordered through grub hub so who knows lol Maybe I'm just greedy. But I definitely wanted more once I finished. I would order again and recommend to friends. read more

I am originally from the Deep South and was in the mood for a Sunday dinner with some good old soul food. I found this place on yelp and thought I would give it a try as I am only in town for a few The service was good and the free cupcake was a bonus. The fried chicken was amazing. It had a great flavor without too much salt. The corn bread was made to almost perfection. The yams and the mac and cheese needed help. The yams tasted like they came out of a can and the macaroni and cheese tasted like kraft. That was a major disappointment. Otherwise, this is okay "soul food" at a great price. read more

Food For the Soul - Fried chicken, yams, corn bread and mac and cheese. - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This place is great! My boyfriend and I drive past it on the way to get groceries and we finally decided to drop in, and it was so worth it. I ordered the wing dinner, which came with 2 sides and cornbread. They also gave me a free sample of yams (which were AMAZING) and a free cupcake. So much food for $7 and it was all delicious! I got the Mac and cheese and the greens-the Mac and cheese was very creamy, and I'd definitely order it again. The greens had a great flavor, maybe not as vinegary as I would like, but a solid 8/10. The wings and the yams were the highlights: the wings were fresh, hot, and perfectly crispy, and they gave me homemade hot sauce to put on top so I could adjust the spice level. Probably some of the best wings I've ever had. And the yams were sweet and creamy, with a little crunch from the brown sugar. The interior was small and a little simple but clean, as most of the best soul food places are. A great value and delicious food! It's a little out of the way and may look humble on the outside but don't let that stop you, you'll have a great experience. read more

Food is great definitely food for.the soul if you overlook the dirty atmosphere. Sticky chairs and floors dirty sticky 50 gal trash barrel in the dining area. Very happy that i could not see the kitchen so i was able to enjoy the taste of the food. Great free cupcakes too! read more

Although I just did their 89 cent cheeseburger special and an order of mashed potatoes, the food was good, and filling. I will probably skip the mashed next time, they were just OK, but the burgers for the money can't be beaten. read more

Food For the Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Food is disgusting. Burnt and the restaurant is dirty the cook / owner looks dirty and sweaty when I went and I was no impressed with the food I got 2 whiting fish sandwiches and and they was so burnt it and it was All batter no fish I can't believe they serve this to people. I was highly upset I will never waste my money again . read more