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    Let's Eat Soul Food

    3.7 (48 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 6:55 pm, 7:30 PM - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Lemon pepper wings, yam souffle, baked mac and cheese, turkey and pinto beans, and banana pudding.
    Kassim C.

    What I recommend: Lemon pepper wings, yam souffle, baked mac and cheese, turkey and pinto beans, and banana pudding. Let's Eat Soul Food might look unassuming, but it's some of the best southern food in Durham. The portions are big, prices are great, and every bite tastes homemade. It reminds me of my grandma's cooking. I've eaten here plenty of times and never take photos because I can't wait to dig in. This place is a true gem.

    Fried Chicken Wings Combo with 1 Side
    Kiki K.

    Was close to this location and called in an order. We got the wing combo with a side of turkey collards and a fried fish sandwich. The food was ready when we got there and the line moved quickly. The place was very small inside but the staff were nice. The fried chicken and collards were good but they could have kept that overly fried fish.

    Honey hot wing entree
    Ashley D.

    Came across this place last night via yelp of course, as i was looking for something to eat at almost 10 pm. This was only 5 minutes from where i was so i decided to give it a try because i love wings. It is placed in a shopping center. You have to walk up, as it is legit a window and order your food. There was a slight line that moved fairly quickly. They have soul food and typical late night eats options. I ordered the 6 wing entree (hot honey) with fries, and a peach lemonade, and my sister ordered the whiting entree with collard greens. The wings were pretty good as the flavor was there. The fries were not good at all. The whiting was very tiny compared to most I've seen and lacked flavor. The greens were super salty. The menu has so much potential, but the execution just wasn't there. The hushpuppies were not it. The peach lemonade, however, was amazing lol. I would've given at least one more star, but my sister got someone else's order and we had to wait a while for her actual food to be remade, as I'm sure it was given to someone else.

    Potato Salad was good.
    Alex G.

    This place was ok. I had the meatloaf with rice and hush puppies. Small portions for what they charge. That meatloaf was good.

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    Tiffany L.

    Great customer service! Food was amazing definitely didn't disappoint! Banana pudding and lemonade is a must !

    Let's Eat Soulfood -- The Late Night Window -- Menu
    Ivan C.

    Y'all...this is the spot. I think I searched for "open late" while I was near BK and this place came up right down the street. There wasn't anything but the menu and a 2009 Google StreetView for a picture, but the parent restaurant being called "Let's Eat Soulfood" and them having a chili cheeseburger on the menu, I had to check them out. I think it was about 11:00 at night when I pulled up. It's in a relatively dark parking lot, but they have lights along the storefront. If you're from the suburbs, it might sketch you out some; but I'm telling you -- it's worth it. This is not fast food by any means. It's made-to-order, so it might be a minute to get yours if there's people who ordered ahead of you. I think they take call-ins, but I won't be the one to promise you that it makes anything happen quicker. Despite that, it's also to be expected; from the curb, it looked like they only had 1+1 working. Patience is a virtue. Bro at the window was cool. Polite, and was a good host. Now, the food: I don't know what I was really expecting, trying a chili cheeseburger from a hole-in-the-wall spot -- but what I can tell you is that the flavor was on point. Yesterday I wouldn't have told you I was a fan of a chili cheeseburger, but I would today. I'll have to come back and try some of the other things on their menu I thought were interesting; but if I gotta have a go-to while I'm working in Durham, I'd definitely grab another chili cheeseburger.

    Mixed greens baked macaroni and cheese and the other half of my fried whiting sandwich with mustard and hot sauce
    Troy M.

    Made to order with really short wait times, I would hardly recommend this restaurant if you got a taste for great soul food! Great service with a half dozen tables to sit at right there on Fayetteville and Burlington I forgot vinegar on my greens. lol

    Oxtail, rice and peas, cabbage, plantains and mac
    Tiff T.

    I picked up a Togo order here and it was delicious. They do have indoor seating and a parking lot. had an oxtail plate and Oreo cake on Caribbean Sunday. I think that prices are decent for the portions served. I can't speak too much on service since I ordered pickup, but our order was ready when we arrived.

    Fried Okra, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chicken and Dumplings, and Cornbread
    Leo B.

    Their food is bomb. I never had fried okra with so much flavor and crisp to perfection. Cornbread was like heaven. My whole order was $16 and it's enough for lunch and dinner. The restaurant itself has a lot of seating so even when it's rush hour you'll probably find a seat. Definitely get the cornbread.

    These are the baked chicken wings they have!
    Anizha H.

    10/10 chicken wings and the BEST potato salad and yes it's sweet! The service was 10/10! Fast & Hot Food for sure! You can eat in with your family or just take it to go! Nice sitting areas and located in a convient area.

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    All the food is delicious. The fried chicken, flounder fish, pork chops, macaroni n cheese, collard greens cabbage and pinto beans so good.

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    Place not open at 7:30 pm, when hours are until 3am. Change hours online to specify most current hours.

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    Food was good. I got the fried flounder with Mac & cheese and pinto beans with turkey. Not a long wait and the staff was very friendly.

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    Food was delicious! Environment is like your mama or auntie's house. 1st time here and I'll be back!!

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