Meek's Heavenly Hands is a new Soul Food Restaurant in @itsallinberlin CT. They have classic mains…read morelike ribs, fried chicken and pork chops, and traditional sides like mac, collards, yams and cornbread. Loved the texture, meatiness and flavor of the Mango Habanero Fried Wings. The Collards were a couple steps above the norm. Very good Mac. The cornbread was moist and maybe had a good hint of cinnamon. Meek's is located in the Ferndale Plaza near the Berlin @seedeatsct . It's getting to be a Foodie Hot Spot over there. They offer takeout and have a few tables for dine in. More functional than fancy. I'll be back to explore. 4.5 Stars

Grabbed food to go, potato salad was excellent. The collard greens are spicy if you mind. The…read morechicken was still super crispy when I brought it home and has great seasoning throughout. One order is enough food for two people. Only minus one star because they didn't have Mac and cheese but I'll definitely be back to try it.

This is definitely a take out joint, nothing fancy inside at all ....but I'm always looking for big…read moreflavor. Meat is delicious, sides are just ok......Service is good, there's no reason not to try this spot if you like BBQ......!!

If you're looking for take out soul food that tastes like it came straight from Grandma's kitchen,…read morethis place is a must! The turkey wings were perfectly seasoned--tender, juicy, and falling right off the bone. And that cornbread... absolutely amazing! Moist with just the right touch of sweetness, it complemented the meal perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back for another plate (and a second serving of cornbread)!

This is my only go to spot for soul food in Springfield. The food is freshly prepared ( order…read moreonline or call ahead) so there will always be a wait. The chef is so polite and welcoming. Give this place a try.

5 stars is not enough. The folks here are absolutely friendly and treat you like family. Food is…read morebeyond good. 5 stars do not do it justice. I got the salmon with the chef recommendation lemon pepper sauce and greens and Mac and cheese. Everything is beyond perfect. Greens are cooked to perfection. Not too mushy and not too firm, Mac and Cheese is firm and gooey. Salmon is so damn tender it is almost hard to eat. Across from MassMutual center so I am positive this place has to be packed before games or events. I can't recommend the place enough.

Was very impressed with this hidden gem of an establishment. Our server Kyle was amazing, very…read moreattentive and on point. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Connecticut. FOOD: Very good and flavorful just how soul food should be and taste. Excellent selection of food items to choose from. AMBIANCE: Like your typical breakfast/brunch ambience. The lighting was just right. ENTERTAINMENT: They have a DJ playing 90's & early 2000's R&B and hip hop. Was pretty awesome made you want to dance while you were eating. Good feel good energy in here. Just a note that it is a tad bit loud with the music but not in an offensive way, kind of a day club in Vegas type of way. SERVICE: Our server Kyle was excellent! DRESS CODE: Casual *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.*

As always, my oxtails were fantastic. The gravy was flavorful and I so needed a piece of bread…read more My side of cabbage missed the mark tonight. It wax scorched and a bit undercooked. Almost like they tried to stir-fry it as ordered. Couldn't finish it The waitress was as great as always

Down Home Delicious. Mama Sue's is in an inconspicuous…read morebuilding on Congress Ave. in Waterbury, CT. The building may be small but it's the perfect size for a busy kitchen and small front area to pick up great take-out food. Wow....can they put out some amazing down home southern food. They're all very friendly and welcoming and once again....man can they cook. I had the chopped BBQ, candied yams, collard greens, and cornbread. The chopped BBQ is spicy and vinegary. It didn't even need barbeque sauce, but you can get that as well. The candied yams had a spice that I couldn't figure out but it was addictive. I just wanted more. Collard greens were excellent. Cornbread was moist and tender. My wife wasn't that hungry so she ordered the Mac & Cheese. Warm, comforting, and cheesy. She loved it. My cornbread was so good that she ended up eating most of it. Couldn't ask for much more than that. Next time we order I'm going to try the Smothered Pork Chops.

When you are craving Soul food nothing else will do. So while passing by on I-84 from NY to CT we…read morestopped in. The place is tiny and in a residential neighborhood, so if you blink, you'll miss it! The meal satisfied the craving (the fried whiting and collard greens were Banging!) But the sides were not quite like Mama's. A little pricey for the amount of food. Would possibly stop by again. It's Take-Out only!

*** DO NOT ORDER THROUGH THE YELP APP OR GRUBHUB*** Use DoorDash only…read more It was my first time ordering online, so I made this mistake tonight. I showed up for my pickup only to find that they didn't get my order. The staff told me that they only do DoorDash I had to cancel the order with GrubHub and then replace my order. Thankfully, there was enough of what I needed to get an order to go. Now that I got the unpleasant part of the story out of the way, let's talk about the amazing place that Southern Dishes is. If you've din d in a traditional southern food restaurant before, you'll recognize the setup. Meals are served cafateria style, that are portioned for you by the staff. You place an order at the counter and grab a seat or wait to be called if you're going to-go. Once your name is called you grab your tray and bring back to your table. Tonight's trip was a simple kid's meal of a (large) fried chicken strip (white meat) and mac and cheese for my son and a large collard greens (made with turkey). Having had all three before, I can vouch for their yumminess. I would be lying if I didn't say that I shared a few mouthfuls of the mac and cheese. This is the bomb, or whatever everyone is calling it. The mixture of cheeses, these crispy top, the well cooked pasta...it's the trifecta of the perfect mac & cheese. If you like collard greens, these are legit southern greens, not like the other ones that restaurants try to pass off as the real thing. The potlikker (liquid from the greens) is amazing. Other mentionables are the fried chicken, the fried fish and of course the wonderful banana pudding! For an authentic southern meal in CT, make the drive to Meriden. You will not be disappointed.

So good. Huge portions. Highly recommend. Honey cornbread is worth the trip alone. Great staff,…read moregreat food

Really good fish- good portions and tasty flavor. Doesn't get soggy in the container which is a big…read moredeal for me. This is NYC style which is very cool. They should make some outdoor seating. This is just pick up take out but they could expand very easily. Loved it!

Decided to order to go for dinner. It's a small spot meant for meals on the go, no seating. Cook…read morewas friendly and greeted me as soon as I walked in. I ordered the 10 piece fried shrimp, 6 piece chicken wings and a side of mac-n-cheese. The shrimp perfectly fried, a little salty but still good. The wings were fresh and had that great crunch, delicious! The Mac-n-cheese is better than most places, I thought the serving would a bit larger but very good, cheesy with lots of flavor.

Sandra's Next Generation has been my absolute staple in the community for over three decades…read more Sandra Pittman has been cooking in this same location since 1989, and I've been eating here consistently since 1995. It is, without question, the best soul food in the state. I have no problem running down I-91 from Hartford just to get my food because the quality and taste are on a level that nobody else can touch. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this is a masterclass in authentic cooking. Sandra and her husband Miguel have been running this place for over 30 years, and that level of dedication shows in every single dish. The food has the kind of soul and precision that defines the elite dining scene in Connecticut. If you want the real deal--the standard that every other soul food spot is measured against--this is the only place to go. It's a class act that has stayed true to its roots for over 30 years.

Our food was fresh and delicious. The quality reminds me of the time I lived in Savannah, Georgia…read moreand there were homemade spots everywhere run by people who had been cooking for generations. We tried a few new items and look forward to having them again soon . There is off the street parking and only outdoor eating area available.