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    Luella's Southern Kitchen

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    LUELLA'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jemyra I.

    I've had Luella's Southern Kitchen on my list for a while, and my friend and I finally made it in. They did not disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It gives you a family dining room vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were out of pancakes, but we tried the Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles, strawberry cream French toast, biscuits and gravy, beignets, and a brisket egg pie. The chicken was cooked to perfection, and everything tasted fresh and made to order. The biscuits and gravy had a lot going on flavor wise, and I did not try them with the pimento cheese, but everything else was a hit. The only area for improvement I noticed was during table cleaning. Staff were spraying cleaning chemicals near customers' food, and food was brought to the table immediately after handling the cleaning products. A little more attention to food safety practices would go a long way. Overall, the food was delicious, service was friendly, and I would definitely come back, especially to try those pancakes next time.

    Jarriae A.

    I was very excited to try this place and while it wasn't a bad experience, I don't think I'll be back any time soon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The way their restaurant is set up is unique. You have to wait to be seated, but you have to go up to their register to order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not terrible, but it is like half of the experience of going to a sit down restaurant. We ordered our food but it took over an hour to come out. My mom got the chicken and waffles, and I have to say, their chicken is AMAZING. Best thing on their menu hands down. Unfortunately, they ran out of it for my other friend to order. I got the pancakes and bacon. I didn't care for the pancakes, truthfully, but my sister-in-law really liked them! All comes down to personal taste. I think their food is great but service definitely left something to be desired. Takes a while to even get water. Overall, with a few tweaks, I think this place could be great because the foundation is there.

    Mac and Cheese
    Jerilyn A.

    This is a place where you order in front and sit down and wait to get your food. I felt a little rushed to make a choice due to other customers and decided on the breakfast sandwich. My brother got the shrimp and grits. I will say it felt like the service was a bit slow and we waited a bit for our food and even our drinks. Some people around us ordered the chicken and waffles which looked so good, it kind of overpowered what I was actually eating. It wasn't until I got home and ate my leftovers that I realized the breakfast sandwich was delicious. The egg was fluffy and the jam was yummy! My brother also enjoyed his food. We shared a side of Mac and cheese which I also thought was good. I would definitely return to try other things.

    Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles
    Cady D.

    They close at 2pm, and we came around 12:45 on a Saturday. The host said it would be a 45 minute wait, but it only ended up being about a 15 minute wait. You order at the counter with the host, pick a table, and then they bring your food to you. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken and waffles, biscuits with jam, mac and cheese, bacon, and hash brown. I loved everything. The biscuits were so soft, the hashbrown was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the mac and cheese was delicious, and the fried chicken was perfectly spiced and crispy. I was starting to get full but wanted to keep eating because it was so good. A minor complaint is that they forgot to give us silverware before bringing us our food. It also seemed like the servers weren't really paying attention to when the food was ready at the counter to bring to the tables, and at one point the kitchen staff even yelled at a server for not paying attention. It seemed like they were prioritizing cleaning up the restaurant before closing, even though people were still waiting on their food.

    Pancakes
    Dr. Linda P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is small and quaint with so much charm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I absolutely loved walking in and hearing old-school music playing on a record player -- it felt like my daddy's music and instantly gave me a wave of nostalgia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and more than happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. And the food? EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing. The pancakes were fluffy with just the right amount of crisp around the edges. The chicken and waffles were perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cozy spot with great vibes and even better food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely be back!

    Savanna M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute little spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you didnt go looking for it you might pass it up, but either way they must be popular because we arrived shortly after opening and they were already almost sold out of a few options![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Upon arrival you take a look at the menu, order at the register and then seat yourself. The food came out quickly but fresh! I was blown away at the size and taste of the pancakes I would order again and again! The Mac was made to perfection, the bacon was caramelized and the hashbrowns were different, I think they were deep fried? Everything was a 10/10!!

    Beignets
    Sheyenne H.

    Excited to try Luella's! About time since they've been in the neighborhood. Crab-stuffed shrimp and grits are fine, a little gritty but what do I expect lol. The collared greens have some meat on it so it's not vegetarian in case people are curious. The beignets were different than what I expected them to be: larger, more doughy, seems that there is cornmeal in it and maybe coconut? Not sure. All of them are still delicious. Compostible box packaging except for the collared greens. Prices in Yelp are outdated.

    Hash brown, chicken and waffles, and biscuit and gravy
    Kim N.

    This is my first time trying southern food and 10/10 experience!!!! This place was packed when we came so the food came out a bit slow, and I felt so bad for the workers... they kept checking in on us and apologizing for the long wait time. The wait time was so worth it! My favorite was the biscuit and gravy and I will be thinking about it for a while

    Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter  Buttermilk Fried Chicken
    Briana L.

    One last meal at Luella's before they move locations! You can never go wrong with their buttermilk fried chicken, which includes half a full chicken and collard greens. I always treat myself to a skillet cornbread and it is totally worth the wait! Quick and easy to order. You can find seating when it's not peak hours, but still very busy until the end.

    Shrimp and Grits Braised Collard Greens
    Laquanda ..

    So this was my first time trying Luella southern kitchen and I must say I enjoyed my experience. A friend and I decided to meet up for lunch after work and I ordered the chicken and waffles with mac & cheese and she got shrimp and grits with collard greens. I will say I wasn't the biggest fan of the waffle. I prefer a lighter waffle, and this one was a bit dense. The chicken was pretty tasty. It was very crispy which I don't mind. And well flavored. The mac & cheese was also pretty good but as a southerner (Alabama born) my standards are a little bit higher for mac & cheese. But I wasn't disappointed in the experience. My friend said her shrimp and grits were really tasty and they were very plentiful with the portion of seafood included. The grits were extremely creamy and very flavorful and it gave her a New Orleans vibe. She also really enjoyed her collard greens. Overall, the service was really good. You do have to order immediately upon entering and then finding a seat, but our staff was really pleasant and have beautiful smiles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the oldies that were playing on the record player. I thought that just gave it a beautiful vibe and nice environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely recommend having a nice Saturday or Sunday brunch here.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Danielle M.

    This menu is simple! The space is simple! The FOOD is unforgettable! The FOOD is outstanding! It's packed with flavor! It's fresh and more than enough! I had plenty of leftovers! We tried the shrimp & grits, that shrimp was juicy and tasty! The chicken and waffles, delicious and packed with flavor! The French Toast was raspberry and amazing, soft and fluffy with crispy edges. Service, you order up front, then go find a seat and wait for your food to be served. Owner came out and spoke with a few guest, including us, he was nice and friendly. Other staff were attentive and friendly as well. We will be back! It's small and was packed quickly after opening.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Insia Z.

    Wow this place SLAPS. The best recovery brunch of my life, the chicken and waffles (both Nashville and original flavors) are crispy, moist and delicious. Really nicely paired with the waffles. Good beignets but not my fave in the city (a lil more dense than my preference). Pretty good cream cheese grits (but I think I'm a cheddar girl). Amazing service, they made room for us so we didn't have to wait 1 hour. Perfect New Years Day brunch to kick off the year. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute vibes inside, diverse, what's not to like[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Beignets
    Paula W.

    Visited the new location on Kedzie today. Parking was easy and though the restaurant was a bit crowded finding seats was easy. I ordered at the front and took a seat to wait for my food. After about 30 minutes I got my chicken, French toast , mac& cheese and for dessert beignets. The chicken was fried perfectly, the French toast was thick and the gingerbread topping added a nice sweetness and crunch, my mac and cheese was good and the beignets were delightful!. It took a little time to get the food but when it arrived it was really good.

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    Amazing fried chicken, delicious greens and grits are creamy and cheesy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Ask the Community - Luella's Southern Kitchen

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Grits are gluten free!

    Can someone tell me what's going on with Luella's? I tried to order last Wednesday and they were closed, no one picks up the phone and their voicemail is full. Tried placing an Uber-eats order in advance today and have no idea if we'll get our food!

    They are very much open and bustling! Sometimes they close for much needed r and r for the staff and family. Check out their popcorn too!

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    GG's was good, but I thought the chicken wrap was a little overhyped. I'm not sure if I went on an…read moreoff day but I thought the wrap was very dry and lacked sauce. I asked for an extra side of sauce to dip it in & that helped significantly. We did LOVE all the sides. The mac & cheese was soooo good (and I am hard to impress when it comes to mac & cheese. It tasted way better than it looks). The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy & not soggy at all. The fries were seasoned great and were sooo good dipped in the ranch. Even though the wrap was disappointing, I would still go back and try their chicken sandwich instead or one of their salads!

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    I always amazing food! Always amazing customer service but the accent is a little tough to…read moreunderstand some time. But theyre Great to work with. Also good for a walk in but seating is limited.

    Every single time I come here, I see the manager or owner either cooking in the kitchen, organizing…read moredrinks or menus, or cleaning the front area. Do you ever meet someone and just know they're a hard-worker? Because I feel like this is the vibe you'll get when you walk here. Aside from feeling like the people here genuinely want to cook YOU a delicious meal, ordering was simple. They have a kiosk or you can order in person. I DO RECOMMEND GOING IN TO ORDER or pickup. They have a combo menu (wings + fries + drink) that I could not find easily on Uber Eats. Every time I order, the same hardworking guy tells me it'll be a wait and asks if that's okay. Of course it's fine with me because they're cooking to order not leaving food out and waiting to put sauce. Alright now the food, it's good fried chicken with sauces that I don't see in other places. I get soy garlic, honey garlic, sweet Korean, and lemon wasabi. Each sauce is unique and some have a different spice, not "hot hot" but lingering sting, which is an odd thing for me to say, but it's good!! Also, taeboki is an AMAZING Korean side, but a fan favorite for me from here. Anyways, this place is by a busy street (Irving Park) but I feel like it's not given the recognition it deserves. Yeah there's other basic chicken wings nearby by this place has unique sauces and Korean favorites. Also, if you're having a party, you can easily order Jet's pizza next door and wings and Korean dishes from here. A great pairing (though I haven't tried that myself).

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    I finally got to try Nando's today and I received chicken wings so comically small it was…read moreunbelievable. Waiting years to finally see if Nando's is worth the hype I can truly say that the taste is amazing but wings that small should not be sold at the price point this restaurant demands. We ordered the livers and they were plentiful and super delicious. My husband enjoyed his sweet potatoes and the rice. Such a beautiful vibe inside of the restaurant, great service, highway robbery with the size of the wings.

    First time over at Nando's FINALLY and my server was extremely kind and informative when going over…read moretheir menu, service style, sauces etc. I got the two 1/4 chicken legs plate with 2 sides (mash and mac n cheese) and a side of halloumi cheese because I've never had that before, and it came out relatively quickly while I got the water, napkins, and all the sauces I wanted to try. Gotta say, love the chicken. It's nice and tender with good seasoning on it and a great char flavor on the chicken itself. It also goes great with any of the sauces that you choose and it's great that you can choose which heat and flavor you want. The mashed potatoes were solidly good, and the mac n cheese had good flavor, albeit a bit too watery. The halloumi is super squeaky haha, glad I got to try it. The food was super tasty and freshly made and they even gave me a little coupon for the next time I'm around there which was really sweet. The ambience of the place is really cool too, really open space and they had these cool hatchet chairs near the front that are super interesting to sit in, so I obviously had to haha. Overall, great food, excellent customer service and good vibes! I will be back! :3

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