This place is a must!…read more We stopped on our way through Montgomery. We ordered pork chops and chicken. Both were cooked well and delicious. We also had stuffing, greens, yams, black eyed peas, and mac & cheese. Note that the cornbread muffin that came with one of the meals was dry, and the greens were on the salty side. That said, we enjoyed our stop. The staff were gracious even though they were fairly busy, and they checked on us while eating. We'd definitely stop again.

We saw the reviews so we decided to come see what the fus was about! They do not have unsweet tea…read moreand they don't take cash, which was fine. The cabbage was the best I have ever eaten. The collard greens and fried okra were good. I like the dressing, but kept picking out bone fragments from it when eating. The meat was for the most part tender but over cooked. It was still good though. We will definitely eat here again. I will order two helpings of that cabbage. Great stuff!

A HIDDEN GEM The baked chicken/ greens/ slaw over the top…read moreLunch mate had Fried Chicken /greens/ squash medley We both commented should have come here sooner. I'll be venturing that menu DELOYSH!!! By Kroger on Glenn/Dean

In Auburn Alabama you have to break from the college circle to find a Southern Soul food spot…read more Southern & Savory is a local hit. I went on a Sunday just before the church let out. The line was long and moving. The service is of southern kitchen, expect someone screaming "next" at the cash register. The menu is at the front by the register, in chalk, so it gets updates throughout the day. While ordering you are informed which items are sold out. Seating is sparse and 1st Come 1st Serve. I ordered the chicken plate. The chicken was crispy, seasoned and juicy - Perfectly fried. All of the sides were good except the cornbread. Just skip tasting the cornbread it will ruin the meal. Overall, it's Southern Soul food; however seating and dynamic menu presents the most challenge in making it an enjoyable experience.

True southern comfort food , the staff is friendly and helpful. Its is a small restaurant with a…read morebig heart. I ate here while visiting the city from Texas. Oh be on the lookout the tea is truly sweet tea!

We had lunch today at Mrs. B's Homecooking in Montgomery, and it was everything comfort food should…read morebe--satisfying, flavorful, and made with care. The beef tips with rice and gravy were tender and rich, the kind of dish that makes you slow down and savor every bite. The yams were perfectly sweet, almost like dessert, and the cabbage added a simple, earthy balance to the plate. The smothered pork chop was another standout--juicy and well-seasoned, nestled under a generous helping of savory gravy. The mac and cheese was creamy and indulgent, while the green beans were well-cooked and nicely seasoned. The portions were generous, the staff was kind, and everything tasted like it had been made in a real kitchen--not just prepped, but cared for. If you're looking for a solid, home-style meal in Montgomery, Mrs. B's delivers in a big way. We'll definitely be back.

My wife and I were passing through Montgomery, when we decided we were hungry. My wife did two…read moredifferent AI restaurant searches and Martha's Place came up on both searches, as highly recommended and one of the best-known country cooking / soul food spots in Montgomery. Martha's Place it is... Upon arrival, Martha's place looked very upscale. Very nice building and many Mercedes and Cadillacs were parked out front. We started to wonder if we'd wandered into some rich neighborhood where the prices would be sky high! We walked in and a young lady greeted us and told us that lunch was $14 including a drink. GREAT! Everyone in the restaurant was amiable and helpful. (Staff and customers). We went to the buffet and loaded our plates with beautifully fried chicken and meatloaf for our proteins. For our sides we had collards, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas a couple of pieces of cornbread and some banana pudding for dessert. Then, the first weird thing happened. As we took our seats, the waiter that helped us get seated, told us that they only had one fork and one knife. We assumed he meant he would go back to the kitchen (or the dishwasher, or wherever) and get us another set. Meanwhile, the food looked SO GOOD, we immediately began sharing the fork and taking turns. MAN! THIS FOOD WAS GREAT! After a couple of minutes, we noticed the second weird thing... we were the only two white folks in the entire, crowded restaurant. And there were LOTS OF PEOPLE. They also do a huge to go business, so, the buffet station stays pretty busy with people coming and going. But, during the entire time we were there, there was not a single non-black customer in the house, except us. Not an employee. Not a customer. Not even a to go customer, just passing through - NOBODY. After about 5 or 6 minutes of taking turns with the fork, we decided our server must've forgotten about us. So, my wife went and asked and was informed they still didn't have any forks. (No. We were not being singled out, as my wife heard them tell another customer the same thing.) My wife asked if they had some plastic utensils, used for to go orders. They were able to oblige. Back to the food... The fried chicken was as good as any I've ever had and much better than any I've had in recent memory. The vegetables were also seasoned and prepared as good as any I've ever had - in a restaurant OR at home. The cornbread didn't have real corn in it, (like I prefer) but it was still some KILLER CORNBREAD. And the nanner puddin' was off the charts. I REALLY WANT some more of that nanner puddin'!! The staff were friendly and helpful and I have no idea why we were the only white folks in attendance. Maybe it was just a weird coincidence. But, I'll tell you this. The nice people at this restaurant KNOW HOW TO COOK. And I highly recommend this restaurant to ANYBODY -- No matter what color you are! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and we look forward to dining there again, the next time we pass through Montgomery. Go here. You won't get a better country meal - anywhere. P.S. You might want to bring a fork.

Came for the fried chicken but left surprisingly impressed with the fried fish. Good chicken here…read more The fish was just done right; loving it. Decent selection of foods. All sides were good. Okra was surprisingly well done, and I don't even like to eat okra... the banana pudding tasted like banana taffy to me lol. Still very good... was almost all gone by end of the day. Some of the things that didn't do it for me was the gravy and the corn bread. Plenty of dining area and parking. Nice place.

One of my favorite places to eat in downtown Sylacauaga, the best catfish in town my favorite…read moreincludes the butterbeans, fried squash, cornbread and a slice of tomato and onions, they also have really good desserts

Great food and the atmosphere are homely. Nice place to sit and break bread with family and friends.read more

While on vacation, there were four in my party that visited Simply Southern Café. We tried a…read morevariety of dishes: oxtails, pork chops, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, corn, cabbage, and cornbread. The oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor, definitely the standout dish. The mac & cheese held its own with rich, cheesy goodness. Two in our group had the pork chops, which they found to be just okay. Their green beans tasted store-bought, though still fairly decent. Overall, we all noticed that many items leaned heavily on the salty side: the mashed potatoes and cabbage, in particular, were overly seasoned, and the corn pudding was simply average. The cornbread wasn't sweet, which may be a regional preference. The experience was saved in many ways by the warm, down-home hospitality. The manager came over to personally check in with us, making sure we had everything we needed, something you don't see everywhere. We later learned that one of the owners, the gentleman, is also a pastor, which added a personal and inspiring touch to the place's atmosphere. One charming and surprisingly helpful feature was their voicemail system. It announces the date, the daily menu, and the café's operating hours. If you're in Montgomery for more than a day, you'll quickly come to appreciate how rare that level of clarity is. Many local spots don't update their menus or stick to posted hours, so this was a real plus. Simply Southern Café is an older restaurant, but it's clean and welcoming. There's a group seating area, and the cafeteria-style service lets you view each dish before you make your selection, ideal for those who like to see what they're getting. Everyone, from the servers to the cashier was friendly and helpful. Despite a few misses, I'd return in a heartbeat for those oxtails.

Simply Southern Cafe is a good place to get your Soulfood fix. Their menu changes by the day of the…read moreweek. So you will see the Saturday menu offerings I pictured, but things change by the day. Check in often to see what varies in the daily menu displayed just inside the entrance. You will order at the buffet line where two people dish everything out into Styrofoam boxes or trays. I ordered the seafood sampler, which is is a piece of catfish, some shrimp and oysters, all fried crisply. I rank the catfish first, followed by the shrimp and then the oysters. The catfish was well seasoned and fried to a nice crisp. Personally, I like my shrimp boiled or grilled if large enough and I like my oysters raw in the half shell with the brine retained. So fried, they will always take a backseat to the catfish. When your seafood sampler order is placed, you will have to pay for it first before they actually begin cooking it. This is the only item in the menu where you pay before the order is started. It's a generous preparation and reasonably priced at $16.25. I ordered the seafood sampler with two sides, string beans and cabbage, which comes with a choice of cornbread or biscuit or roll. The cabbage and green beans were on the salty side, but not overcooked. The sodium level is a reminder this is not the way one should eat regularly, but the veggies were very good. They make their cornbread the non sweet variety, which may not match certain palates, unless you grew up with and are accustomed to the non-sweet variety. There are a few signs stating refunds will not be paid and one must take up complaints with the management. That is not confidence inspiring, but perhaps is the result of too much customer created drama. The food is good enough this should not present and issue. You must ask for everything, such as hot sauce and plastic utensils, which they gladly provide, but still you have to ask for them. I ordered another two catfish platters for my aunt and cousin and they liked the catfish. In contrast to the seafood sampler, I did not have to pay before they started the catfish order. They have catfish already fried up, whereas the shrimp and oysters are fried fresh by the order. Simply Southern offers high value in a non pretentious setting. There are six tables in the main area and another two or three booth seats along another set of windows. Most people are ordering to pick up, but there is room to eat there. The saltiness of the veggies is noteworthy for me, but some may not notice if it matches their own cooking or preferences. The overall impression is quite positive and I would recommend it to others. 3.7 stars!

The food was great and the fast service was absolutely fantastic!. I look forward to visiting again…read moresoon.

This was my first time going to Zatie's and the food was absolutely delicious!! How have I managed…read moreto bypass this place all of these years?! I wanted some soul food and they did not disappoint. There was a line but it went by expeditiously. I got the meatloaf and the density was amazing. I like my own meatloaf so I'm particular about meatloaf but this one was flavorful. I like that it was NOT oily and juicy but it was still a good texture. I also got the squash casserole and greens. I had enough for my dinner and lunch the next day. I'll be definitely be back! My only complaint was I wish they had a place to sit so I could eat. But other than that, 10/10!

We got the fried fish and fried chicken wings, both were good. our sides were collard greens and…read morefried corn, great taste. The service was top notch, served with a smile. I love these places, take you back to a sweeter time. This restaurant has a feeling of home, with the expectation of a good meal, and did not disappoint...

They were very welcoming and the serving sizes were insane! We don't live nearby but we were at UAB…read morefor an event for our son and we all thought that some real soul food sounded incredible! It was about a 10 minute drive from UAB on a weekend. If they were closer to us, we'd definitely be back sooner!