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    JC's Kitchen

    4.2 (13 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food

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    Nick A.

    This food will have you calling your momma it's so good.I went in for lunch and got cube steak and gravy collard greens and pinto beans and it was home cooking.

    When staff finds it more important to eat before serving the line of customers outside.

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    4 years ago

    A Family legacy carried on the food is ok, the staff is nice and I will visit again in the future.

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    8 years ago

    Man Listen... Like that! Shoutout to Miss Phylis! She is the truth. Fish dinner with yams and collard greens is a can't miss!

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