We tried a little of everything tonight, and it may have been the best Cajun food I think we've ever had! We also had their seafood gumbo last Friday, and it was amazing!These folks give back to the community by helping kids at risk, and it's a beautiful thing. I can't wait to go back! Oh--my husband hates collard greens and loved theirs! read more

Fresh Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Spokane, Washington

I knew this place would be exceptional because of who was taking me but I was BEYOND impressed by the food, the atmosphere and the folks working there! This is a wonderful place to have food and conversation that will fill your stomach, taste amazing and you will be supporting an amazing cause. read more

See all

Tonight my fiance and I were in a celebratory mood, so we decided to go somewhere to eat that we had not yet explored. We decided to try Fresh Soul. What a great idea! Having lived in Memphis, TN, I have always been spoiled by amazing soul food and barbeque. I can assure you that Memphis has NOTHING on this place! I got the two ribs, a sausage and a fried chicken leg, with corn on the cob, fried green tomatoes and cornbread. My fiance got the chicken sandwich, potato salad and beans. Both of us were so enamored with the food, we knew then and there that we'd be back. Even better than the food were the people working there. They were so kind and attentive. We had a great little server named Edee, and she was so anxious to please and so willing to share the mission of this restaurant with us, which was even more appealing than the amazing food! Operating as a nonprofit through the community-focused Spokane Eastside Reunion Association (SERA), Fresh Soul is also running a teen job-training program for youth ages 14 to 18 to gain skills and experience to help obtain other entry-level positions after finishing the 16-week program. We were also approached by the owner of the restaurant, Michael Brown. He is so much more than a restaurant owner, in fact, my fiance said that in her eyes, he's a hero. I must concur. He has created numerous opportunities for the youth of the community around Fresh Soul. He has started up other programs to keep the kids of the community busy and learning, as well. As he prepares these kids to know their way around a kitchen, a basketball court or a tutoring desk, he also prepares them for life. After dinner, your server will tell you about the restaurant, and its role in the community. You will be given an opportunity to donate to the cause (no obligation whatsoever), and I would highly recommend it. After all, you'll have just eaten the best soul food of your life, so you'll probably be VERY willing to donate! I truly believe that there are special blessings in store for men like Michael Brown. Oh, and back to the food ... we will be back over and over, and I will let all my friends know about Fresh Soul. Randy C Watts read more

The food is great and the mission is even better! The owner and his wife are so welcoming. My wife and I have come a few times and the food is delicious. The prices might be a little high, but you're also investing in the local community! It's worth it! read more

We were passing through on our way to Montana and got to Spokane right around dinner time. Fresh Soul was just off the highway in the Altamont neighborhood--great little place with fantastic home style southern food. We had Catfish, ribs, baked beans, cornbread, potato salad, CRINKLE FRIES, and sweet tea and it was all FANTASTIC. Staff was lovely (they could have been mean as hell and I'd still go). Wish we had more like this in my home town, but I'll stop by whenever passing through the Kan. read more

Been here twice, both times food was amazing! Really enjoyed the chicken and ribs. Cornbread was really moist, almost wet, not my preference but was good. Sides were great enjoyed the red beans and rice as well as the potato salad. read more

I been in Spokane since the beginning of the year. I am from Florida or well I lived in Florida for many years. I got to give Florida a shoutout for the good food. Anyways, I been looking for southerner food or maybe some BBQ. When I saw the name of this place, I was glad to see some Soul in it, so I venture to it. I am giving them credit because up to this time they are the best ribs in this area. They are soft and they come off the bone. After I have been to 3 or 4 other places, they are the best yet. Now, the place is in a rather interesting area. Be ready to park on the street. It's a corner lot among some small businesses and homes. The place gave me the vibe the owner may be using the place to train young ones on how to conduct a business and how to have good work ethics. There were a lot of young people working there and well my server seem a little insecure about the menu and things I asked. The server kept going to a more mature lady who helped her and that to me was all priceless. I think it is important to lookout for our community and that is how this place represented soul to me. The food was not the best, but by far not the worst I had in this town. The rice and the beans... well not sure if it can be seen on the photo, but it was more like bean soup with a little bit of rice. I recommend this place if only for the community soul. read more

Fresh Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Spokane, Washington

We went to Fresh Soul for first Friday gumbo. It wasn't the best gumbo I ever had, but definitely the best spokane area gumbo. Lots of meats, a little skimpy on the seafood, but it was still good. The hubs had the fried chicken with a side of Mac and cheese and corn on the cob. He said it's better than most places, not the best he's had...but good. Juicy and tender with great seasoning and a good Crispy crust. The only thing we tried that we weren't keen on was the ribs. The meat was really overdone and dry on the ribs we had. I'd not order these again. Maybe it was a fluke and we just got some dry ones. Anyway I like the vibe and I think it's a great addition to the neighborhood. I look forward to trying the rest of the menu. read more

Hands down a wonderful place to eat. Our first time at Fresh Soul, we tried a combo plate of ribs/chicken/sausage with sides of mac-n-cheese and greens and a plate of chicken and a side of potato salad... so goood we ordered a rack of ribs to go and got on the pre-order list for gumbo. The collard greens are so great - you absolutely must try them, and don't waste a drop of that incredible broth - just drink it, dang it. Good Lord, this place is good. Not just great food, but very friendly and helpful staff, a fun atmosphere and reasonable prices. Just thinking about eating there again makes me happy. read more

This food was not good. How you call yourself a solid food place and don't use seasoning. Not a drop of seasoning on the fried chicken it taste like oily chicken skin, it was awful. the baked Mac and cheese barely any flavor, the baked beans are supposed to be sweet but what they did was make savory baked beans like chili beans and threw some pinnapple into it! What a disgrace. Then the potato salad was just.. NO! They banned from the cookout! I don't have any photos because wasn't nothing worth taking photos of. Don't disappoint yourself this is not soul food. read more

I work down the street and always drive by but have never stopped for food. I am definitely a picky individual when it comes to greens, but these greens are on point! Piping hot and great flavor! I will definitely be back because if the rest of the food follows suit this place is a definite gem. Judging by the rest of the reviews I'm sure it does. Plus they have a friendly staff that greeted me with a smile and conversation. All around good vibe! read more

Fresh Soul - Soul Food Near Me - Spokane, Washington

Went in for the Mac & cheese - sorry, not available that day. Then picked another special, again, not available that day. How about some friend chicken? Nope, only fridays. Ended up getting the ribs. They were good. Was going to top it all off with a slice of sweet potato pie. Strikes out again!! Bummer - I wanted to love this place. read more

The best soul food you can find in Spokane. It's all made from scratch! I was transported back to My roots in Georgia - every bite was better than the last. We shared the Spokane meal, and the ribs melted off the bone, the Mac and cheese was so light and there was no fuss about it! Oh, and the cornbread- MUST TRY! Not o my that, this place offers more than food...it's a non profit that benefits our youth! Putting our youth through kitchen programs, giving them jobs, and teaching them things like how to open and manage a bank account. We were served by a wonderful young lady, and the management stopped by to chat with us and when I asked for more information on the restaurant she did not disappoint! We were handed a lovely trifold flyer/pamphlet about their restaurant and the services they offered. I left full, happy and once I found out they accepted donations, I was quick to do so. This place stands for so much of what is good in our east central neighborhood. (Signed - your read-headed friend) read more

On the recommendation of a couple of friends I decided to Check out Fresh Soul. I'm really glad I did. I went because I like the kind of food that they specialize in. Fried chicken and ribs and pulled pork and collard greens and cornbread and fried green tomatoes. I was not disappointed I chose to order all a cart because I wanted to try several different side dishes. Loved the collard greens just enough heat and a lot of flavor, tender and hot, just right. I also ordered corn on cob and cornbread. The cornbread was such a pleasure because it was not overly sweet but just right. It was moist and a perfect combo with my greens. My chicken was crispy and crunchy on the outside and hot and juicy on the inside. My only disappointment was they didn't have fried thighs. The menu noted that their gumbo is only available on the first Friday of the month so you can be assured that I will be back for gumbo. I also noticed as I left, that on their marquee on the front of the building was peach cobbler! What an enticement. Fresh Soul Gets five stars for food and one less for service because the wait staff seems very young and inexperienced. But I suspect that will change As they get more and more confident. read more

Brooooo okay so when they say melt off the bone ribs, they legitimately mean it! The meat literally falls right off the bone & the bbq sauce is on point. I've only had the ribs, potatoes salad and baked beans - but it all slaps. Definitely going to try more of their food when I get the chance!! Looking forward to trying their Mac and cheese. This place definitely filled my comfort food cravings last week - good stuff! read more

First time here. Great food and very attentive staff. Highly recommended. Fried green tomatoes were to die for. We will be back!

We finally tried this place. We'd been wanting to for awhile and it didn't disappoint. Not only do they serve great food, they also have a great mission. Fresh Soul aims to train and employ youth and empower them to make a difference for themselves and their community. Sera is also run by the owner of Fresh Soul and provides after school tutoring and a basketball camp. Now to the food. It was on point! The corn bread was the BEST corn bread I've ever tried. The beans were perfectly seasoned with a hint of sweetness (pineapple). The ribs and chicken were also terrific. And I didn't think I liked collard greens, but turns out I just tried the wrong recipe. Highly recommend this place. Will return. read more

We waited for a while to go here, and then it happened! We were craving comfort food and wanted something at least a little bit different, so we decided to try Fresh Soul. I am so stoked that we did too. We ordered all the things. Ribs, a chicken leg, the chicken sandwich, the pork sandwich, corn, collard greens, cornbread, mac and cheese and some lemonade to wash it all down. Everything was great! There wasn't an item on our massive order list that wasn't above satisfactory, and it was the comfort food that we were looking for. The greens were on point - not too salty, perfect texture. The cornbread was melt in your mouth moist. And the ribs fell right off the bone. If you are looking for some good home style fresh soul cooking, this is the spot for you! read more

Amazing service. I felt like I had gone to visit family and they were just so happy to serve me and feed me. Also your helping a good cause which is awesome. Prices aren't to bad and the portions are pretty big. read more

The best bbq I have had in a long time. Will defiantly be back again. Loved the potato salad. read more

Fresh Soul - Love the colors of this building. - Soul Food Near Me - Spokane, Washington

This is one of those places I want to tell everyone about, but I don't want to wait in line for food. If you're looking for authentic southern cooking you'll have to look no further. They have collard greens, cornbread, baked beans, fried green tomatoes, delicious crispy chicken, fall off the bone pork ribs, and once a month Mr. Brown will make a gumbo so good it'll make you smile (unless they're out). I've been coming here for quite a while and the service, food, and atmosphere have been great every time. It's truly hard to express how exciting it is to eat at a place that is so consistently good, in the easily 50 times I've been here they've never had a day where the kitchen wasn't on point. I'd highly suggest going here, and getting to know the wonderful people that operate Fresh Soul, they'll absolutely make you feel right at home. read more

I was blown away by this restaurant! They have the most amazing ribs I have ever had. The smell of them almost had me eating in the car on the way home. My husband had the pulled rib sandwich which was amazing ! The cornbread was so soft and delicious! I will definitely be making multiple trips back read more

I'm originally from Mississippi so I know good soul food. This place does it well!! Catfish was homestyle and fresh. Perfected fried green tomatoes. Kids loved their chicken baskets and hubby slayed his ribs. Can't wait to go back and try some desserts next time. read more

See all

Wow! This place was amazing. Catfish was fried with corn meal and perfectly at that. Not greasy, just crispy and oh so flavorful. The red beans and rice made me want to weep. It's been so long since I've had them cooked to perfection. And did I mention the sweet tea was perfect? Not over-sweetened it was great. Beyond the food, the service was honest to goodness some of the best I've had in Spokane. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. All the other people had smiles on their faces. I definitely will be going back! read more

I love the SERA Special #8. I get very delicious cornbread that is like cake! Then there's 3 ribs in the best barbecue sauce I have ever tasted! I get the sides of baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The baked beans are like 'gourmet' with pineapple chunks! The macaroni and cheese you can tell is 'from scratch!' I've also tried pulled pork sandwich that was very tender. The next item I wish to try is only offered First Friday of the month: Gumbo! Looking forward to my Fresh Soul picked up as "Take Out." In the summer months, it's hard to find an empty table! The young people are improving in their food service experience tremendously! read more

We came to town to visit family and wanted to take some BBQ for dinner. We found this place thru Yelp. What a find! Cheerful greeting as we came in. We ordered take out. It was fabulous. We will be returning as often as we come to Spokane. read more

I grew up in this neighborhood and I respect the hell out of this owner and the message he brings across for his customers. The learning experience our youth is gaining while working for him will reflect for years to come. Keep being awesome and I'll comeback very soon! Great food and fantastic service read more

I had the chicken with two sides meal. I got Mac n cheese and potato salad. The Mac n cheese is honestly the best I've ever had. The chicken is moist on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. I can't wait to try more from here. So glad they opened up so close to me Edit: I came back! I'm still super impressed! I finally got to try the collard greens and wowow so good! They have a kick of spice and the perfect texture. I also tried their red beans and rice and they are the ultimate comfort food. As usual Mac n cheese was amazing and chicken was moist and crunchy. Next time I've gotta try the corn bread and cat fish! Can't wait. read more

See all

Bad experience. Tried to order family meal but had two folks allergic to potato salad and manager would not let us substitute French fries. We decided to go elsewhere and manager insisted we pay $5.44 for the two teas that we didn't even drink. Can't speak on the quality of the food but can rate them on inability to accommodate dietary restrictions. read more

We got chicken and ribs. The chicken was good and the ribs were great. Next time I'll ask if I could get the ribs without the sauce. I have a feeling they will be as good naked. Be aware it is a little pricey. Two pieces of chicken with two sides and one rib was $23.00. It's a non-profit and the foods good so I think with those two things together it's worth it but still think folks should know. read more

The fried chicken tasted like it was just microwaved kfc leftovers and the potato salad was obviously from Sysco. If you gonna just sell generic food, the prices should reflect it! read more

The boom! Get the greens & the cornbread. Ribs tender and saucy, catfish crispy and done perfectly. The hotlink was so flavorful and the sleeper surprise! Service was amazing. Wish I lived here.... read more

My husband and I decided to go here because he is from the south and since we moved here hasn't found really anything that hits home. I ordered a burger and fries and I felt like the waitress was rude because she said "really" when I asked her to make it with no veggies. The burger tasted good but it was small and I only got a small amount of fries and left hungry. The burger was the size of a McDouble from McDonald's. My husband got the cat fish sandwich and red beans and rice. He said the sandwich was good but his red beans and rice not so much. He said he had better red beans and rice from a box of zatarain. read more

Nice little spot love the Catfish and Ribs were tasty as well but all the Rave is the jambalaya I missed it last Friday but I will be trying it out and I will give you guys the scoop for sure oh yea and by the way they serve kool Aid that's pretty dang on southern love it not to mention the staff is awesome and overall it super clean go getcha some read more

Seven of us stopped in for lunch on the recommendation of a classmate and everyone absolutely loved it. The fried chicken was juicy and crisp without being over breaded. The pulled pork was falling apart and seasoned amazingly. The ribs were fall of the bone. Their potatoe salad was rich and creamy. The absolute best part of the visit was the collard greens. They weren't bitter but full of flavor without a whole lot added to them. You'll want to drink the juice they come in (I did) The service was amazing, the waitress was super friendly and understanding of our time constraint. I haven't had soul food this good since I moved from South Carolina and you can bet I'll be back for the food and the service if not for the sweet tea. read more

Amazing southern food in Spokane!!! The portions were a nice size. We tried the catfish, chicken, ribs, greens, beans and rice, baked beans, corn bread and potato salad.. and we can't wait to go back. Love their mission, which makes the experience even better. Helping youth learn the hospitality industry is wonderful.. and they graduate at the end. Keep up the good work Michael. God Bless!! read more

I went to the restaurant a few years back and have never stopped thinking about it! Kick ass place, I'm happy to see they're still open and thriving!! Will be back soon! read more

The food is wonderful. It is a training business and for this reason it is understandable that prices here are higher than expected. Hours are not intuitive so always check before going. The indoor space for eating-in is very basic and limited. We always take-out. Staff are very friendly and fun to talk with when I have been there. read more

My sister picked the family up a very large takeout order. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I'm from Texas and the beans and rice took me back home. We will definitely be eating here again. Next time we will dine in. read more

This place so reminds me of great soul food that I have had in Houston and Atlanta over the years. The sausages, and fried chicken we're a big hit with everyone. The chicken everyone said was better than Mr. Hegstad has at his places. The sides we're incredible, the collard's top drawer and all was served at proper temperature. Now the Ribs not to happy felt they were a little to smokey and overcooked but can't fault them for trying. We will definitely try this place again in the very near future if for anything some more chicken and sausages read more