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    Hope Heroes Southern Kitchen

    4.3 (84 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cristina Cici B.

    A 4.5 rounded up, and very well deserved. Hope Heroes Southern Kitchen (HHSK) welcomed us with open arms, took the time to break down how ordering works, gave us a quick debrief of the menu, and how a percentage of our purchase goes back into the community with the help of the Hub of HOPE (a nonprofit organization committed to addressing food insecurity in the greater Fredericksburg region.) HOPE stands for Helping Other People Eat - and we were thanked for choosing to dine at HHSK and supporting the mission. I can get behind any local business that gives back to its community, so y'all have my vote on that alone. The restaurant has southern style decor, and is a very open and welcoming space. It's clean, inviting, and well set up. You build your own meal; once you've picked what "bowl" you want from the menu, the friendly staff will put it together on a bowl/tray, and you'll pay before you sit down. Fountain drinks are available, but so are some bottled classics. I picked the Heroes Tray: - 2 Proteins: Sweet tea braised brisket, and pulled pork. - 2 Side Kicks: Braised collards, and dirty rice (seasoned creole style yellow rice) - it came with 2 Hope Cakes: I'm not the biggest fan of cornbread, but the hope cakes get my vote - 10/10! I'm not sure if the sauce I chose was homemade, but it was sweet and spicy, and 100% perfect for the pulled pork. The brisket didn't even need any sauce as it had its own flavor from the sweet tea it was braised in - absolutely delicious. In case you have the need for event space, why not choose HHSK's community room that can host up to 25 people, or, cater your home event with the delicious food offered here. We'll definitely be coming back here, especially for Sunday brunch! Kudos, HHSK; thanks for having us!

    Kashif E.

    This place was lowkey amazing lol I stumbled upon this place while I was in the area to buy a car. The food was great, I love the concept. The service was good too they were very helpful about the menu and hours of operation. The environment was good and they had a good location

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    J H.

    Been trying to stop in and give it a shot but keep missing them. Finally here. 1st! The Cause.. Help Other People Eat! Just what is says. They have provided meals for over 200k people that find themselves struggling for one reason or another. Providing hot meals for those that may not have the ability to cook. The husband and wife team/owners have a blessed mentality and spirit. Now my honest review. The restaurant was clean and spacious. I was greeted quickly and waited behind others as the menu was explained regarding the bowls, plates and choices to determine your meal. Samples were offered to us first timers, I did try a sample hope cake, a sweet dollar pancake sized piece of cornbread. It was light and fluffy and did not need any butter as it was sweet, it tasted very good. They were out of collards which I wanted to try but settled for the Mac and Cheese and Fries as sides, the pulled pork and braised beef (up charge) and two hope cakes completed my 'plate'. I dined in and missed the reason I was served in a to go container but decided not to ask again having overheard it told to the person in front of me. This may be why they were stingy on the fries, which were hot, crispy and well seasoned. The M and C was tasty and warm. The pulled pork was warm and had a slightly sweet taste, it was tender and in a decent portion. The braised beef was tender but mine was very fatty. I left as much fat in the container as I had meat. I enjoy my carbs and knew that two tiny hope cakes would not get me through my meal and ordered the additional 6 cheaper than they would have been at $1.25 a piece solo. They offered sauces but I didn't use them as I believe if you need to add sauce to make it taste good, it wasn't good. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. It was a tad pricey for the amount of food I received, even with the uncharged braised beef and extra hope cakes. I will attribute that to the cost of helping the community as they have done. I'll probably give it a try again with my SO and see what she thinks.

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    Ralph H.

    This is the first time we have been here. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the service is very quick. Our food arrived very fast. The grilled chicken is very flavorful and the French fries are crispy and good. The hope cakes are sweet and flavorful. The grilled chicken is cut up into pieces for you and is not dry and cooked very well. The staff just explained the mission as well how coming here and buying food helps feed other people, so not only is the food very good but they have an excellent purpose to help other people as well. A excellent place to support.

    Beby B.

    We were driving back home and found this in yelp and said why not? Let's start by they are dedicated to helping the community im fight against food insecurities. (LOVE THIS) As soon we walked in, the place is super clean, we were greeted in the most amazing way. We need more people like their team members. We sat down and ordered, we did arrive later in the day and they were closing soon, we ordered and we're not disappointed at all!!! The chicken wings (yummy), pulled pork (not shown) was so good and the ribs were amazing, the collard greens, four bean salad and the hope cakes was so good. We will definitely be coming back! If you are close bye, don't hesitate- come in and enjoy the great atmosphere and delicious food. You won't be disappointed. P. S. The entire staff stop bye to ask if we were okay.

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    Tara G.

    First time at Hope Heroes this evening... Ordered the Heroes Feast to go. It comes with 3 large sides, 3 proteins, and 6 Hope cakes. I placed the order over the phone en route, and it was ready within 15 minutes for pick up. For those who haven't been there, this is located in the shopping center next to Kohls in Cosner's Corner. Upon entering to pick up our food, I noticed how spacious, open, and clean the restaurant is. The young ladies working the counter were friendly and polite. Our 3 large side choices were the Hoppin John black eyed peas, the collard greens, and the street corn, which is described as slow roasted corn in a creamy chipotle dressing with cilantro. Our protein choices were the braised beef, pulled pork, and the chicken wings. Our meats were in a foil roaster, along with our hope cakes, while our 3 large sides were in plastic containers with lids. Here are my thoughts on the food: -Braised beef was flavorful, moist and delicious. -Pulled pork was a bit dry. Hubby thought that it tasted like shredded chicken. Might have been good with a sauce. We weren't told about any sauces; whether they offer them or not, I don't know, and I forgot to ask. -Chicken wings are whole wings. I really enjoyed them; my husband thought that they were just okay. I expected more than just 2 wings with the feast however, so that was disappointing. Had I known that protein choice only comes with 2 wings, I likely would've chose differently. But still, they were very good! - Collards would've been great if they weren't so salty! I'm a salt person, and they were even a little too salty for me, which is saying a lot. My husband could barely get them down because of how heavily salted they were. -Hoppin John, I would order again. They were tasty! -Really enjoyed the street corn. -Was very much looking forward to the hope cakes. I could see the potential. However, they were packaged with the meat, and soaked up a lot of beef and pork juices, so they were soggy and falling apart. It's unfortunate. If I ordered again, I would request them to be packaged separately to avoid this issue. My overall impression: I love the cause, and what their mission is. Although I enjoyed the meal, it didn't leave the wow factor. It's unlikely I would visit again with other barbecue options in the area. But I wouldn't turn down a meal either. They're worth trying, but certainly not a place I'd frequent.

    Beef brisket, pork bbq, baked beans, Mac and cheese with Cheerwine of course
    Matt R.

    I had Hope Heroes for the first time and it was amazing! The bbq is tasty, the beans rock with pieces of brisket in them, and the Mac and cheese is to die for. The service and friendliness was top notch serving a good cause.

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    Ceseley H.

    Y'all I stopped into the newly opened Hope Heroes Southern Kitchen here in Spotsylvania, VA. The mission behind the restaurant is quite admirable and one I can get behind. Get a bowl, give a bowl focused on tackling food insecurity. I love a good cause so I decided to stop in. This is also a Black owned establishment that we are happy to have here in Spotsy. My first impression upon entering was a good one - especially with that classic country music playing. Vibe instantly set for a good ole country experience. The restaurant itself is very clean and very cute, it gives you a modern farmhouse vibe with a mix of down-home. The person serving the food was super nice and helped me through the experience. This place is setup like a cafeteria/buffet style restaurant where you get a chance to create your own bowl with your choice of proteins and sides. There was a good amount to choose from but I chose to keep it simple and selected pulled pork and the "Hopping John" black eyed peas. All bowls come with a "Hope cake" which is their signature, I'd say it is a cross between cornbread and a pancake. I opted for the honey bourbon and low country kickin' sauces on the side of my bowl. I planned to take my food to go, but I noticed that there was only an option of foil to cover the bowl, and since I got my sauces on the side there was nothing to cover them. Since this is a new establishment, I'm sure there will be "to go" containers and lids available soon and I decided to just eat my food in the restaurant. After jamming to the tunes, I was able to dive into the meal. My pulled pork was very juicy and tender. The black eyed peas were good, and I got a generous portion. I was a fan of the hope cake as well. The two sauces "Honey Bourbon" and "Low Country Kickin" had a consistency of syrup, which I personally was not a fan of. Next time, I'll get the "Carolina BBQ" sauce. I will be back to try the other menu items soon, so if you're looking for lunch or dinner come out to support Hope Heroes Southern Kitchen!

    BRAISED COLLARDS, BRAISED BRISKET & HOPE CAKE
    Sharon H.

    You choose whether you want a bowl with one meat, one side and a hope cake (aka hoe cake) or a platter which comes with 2 meats, 2 sides and hope cake. I also had banana pudding not pictured. I went on the 2nd day of opening and they did not have take out containers but used foil which worked. I ordered a drink before I realized they didn't have tops. I also believe there may have been an up charge on the brisket which I didn't see on the menu so I was surprised when my bowl, drink and banana pudding came to $21. The braised collards were a little to spicy for me but I will be the first to say I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy. I will definitely try other items when I'm down that way again.

    Chicken thighs, street corn, Mac n cheese, and my favorite, Ho Cakes.  Simple yet delicious and made with love!!
    Laurie G.

    When you feel like you are with family the moment you walk in the door, you've chosen the right restaurant. I enjoyed the Rib Plate Special (3 bones and 2 sides with Ho Cakes--Golden Nuggets of Goodness). To finish off this delightful lunch, I treated myself to the 'Nanner Puddin'. The service feels like friends are waiting on you, the seating is spacious and immaculately clean, and staff make sure you feel taken care of! Treat yourself to Sunday Brunch or a weekday (Thursday and Friday) I-don't-wanna-cook meal! Eat in or take out. The best part is the owners' mission to address food insecurity in our community! How can you not support this local business?!!

    This is what you see when you enter . it's the main dining room area.
    Terry M.

    So upon entering this place, you will note that it is clean. Clean is important! The food is good. They have large portions though so for small eaters beware. Also if you overorder they have really good carry out containers. We found out the hard way. The people in here are very very engaging friendly nice easy to get along with. Oh and they pay attention to. I will be coming back. Probably several times.

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    We really liked the food and the hostess was the mosest! I had the best pork chop sandwich ever.

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    Great place to eat! Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere. The owner wants to help people who need it.

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    Food was amazing I was in town from North Carolina. So glad I searched for food recommendations by me and this spot was suggested

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    They have an amazing cause and the food is awesome. The owner w does check on customers.

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    Great service, awesome food! And every meal provides a meal for someone in need. Will definitely be back!!!

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    Great customer service, clean, and quick! The brisket was good, portions are small and bean greens are gross in my GA girl opinion

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