Stopped in and got the pork chops, greens, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes. The food could have…read morebeen more enjoyable if it hadn't been so salty. The portions were plenty, but the salt kept me from giving this business 5 stars. The place was clean, and the service was friendly.

I loved the food! My daughter had the catfish with the mac and cheese and greens. My son had the…read moresalmon and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. We will be back again!

I arrived about 20 minutes earlier than the opening time. The line wasn't too long because it was…read morethe Fourth of July. One of the owners came out, greeted us with a smile, kindness explanation of the menu and then a beautiful prayer. The team provided water bottles to everyone waiting in line. This was definitely a stand out moment most places don't even care that you're standing in line let alone provide you with water when I made an end. The ambience was welcoming, friendly clean, and the menu was easy to read. I ordered food for the entire family and everyone rent and raved about how good it was. It was hot flavorful but not overseas. We enjoyed it so much. We came back the next day for round two it is definitely a must stop on the weekends.

I truly appreciate this establishment. I have never visited an eatery where prayers are offered for…read morepatrons and over the food prior to serving. The customer service is excellent, and the food is exceptionally delicious.

If you're ever in Gary, do yourself a favor and stop by Kelly's Soul Kitchen. This spot became a…read moremust-visit for me every single time I was in town--and for good reason. My go-to plates were the fried catfish and the jerk chicken, both packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. The collard greens and potato salad were absolutely on point--true comfort food done right. Everything on the menu just hits. What really made this place special though was the people. After a few visits, they started calling me "New York," and from that point on, it felt like family every time I walked in. The owners are incredibly welcoming and genuinely appreciate their customers. One of my favorite moments was being introduced to their strawberry banana pudding. I'll be honest--I was hesitant at first because I'm not big on banana flavor, especially when it tastes artificial. But this? Completely different. It made me a believer. So much so that now I even make my own from scratch at home. That's how good it was. It's a small, no-frills spot with just a couple of stools at a bar-style table--no real seating--but honestly, that doesn't matter. When the food is this good and the people are this real, you don't need anything fancy. Whether you're grabbing food on the go or standing there enjoying every bite, it's an experience. Kelly's Soul Kitchen isn't just a place to eat--it's a place you feel.

It was a super hot day and the family and I just got thru a beach day at Ogden Dunes. Hubby and I…read morewere feeling hungry so decided to stop by at Kelly's Soul Kitchen. We are both big fans of rib tips and haven't found a place that compares to Stevie B's in Wicker Park that closed years ago (RIP lol) and decided to check this place out. We shared the rib tip platter and it came with Mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and we ordered an additional side of collard greens. Everything was about $22 and the portion for the price was pretty good. The rib tips were decent - nice flavor, soft but could have been more "falling off the bone" status lol. The sides were also pretty good. Decent food, nice portion, good price. The restaurant is small. Hubby was the one that placed the to go order while I stayed in the car. He said not really a place to dine but more of a carry out spot instead. Our order came out pretty fast - about 10 minutes.

Too lazy to cook and I was on the hunt for something different. Wanting something full of flavor, I…read moretried Soul Cafe. Cue scene with head exploding. The jerk chicken and shrimp alfredo over macaroni is truth serum. I liked that the gravy was thick. They scored high points with it. I also ordered lamb chops with greens and spaghetti. They are not playing in the kitchen. The lamb chops were perfect. When I reheat them, I will use the reheat option on my bail fryer so they remain juicy. As to the greens and spaghetti, they introduced some smoke that kicked the flavor way up. Cajun Soul is a walk-up, so it will be all about picking it up to go. What I ordered was cooked on the spot. When I have my occasional lazy moments again, they will definitely get repeat business from me.

Excellent food ! The food was seasoned to perfection and gives you that Sunday dinner feel.Each…read morebite was an explosion of flavor . Will always eat here !

During the pandemic, a friend sent me a list of restaurants to try. Simply Shae was on the list…read more Because I lived north of downtown Chicago, I rarely got to Hyde Park, let alone to the South Suburbs. Now that I live in the South Suburbs, I had no excuse. Simply Shae is a small walkup, so having a sit-down meal is not an option. Food is cooked to order, not reheated, which means there will be a wait. And if there is a long line before you get there, the wait is that longer. My experience with the cashier was one of quality service. She kept repeating my order -- I ordered three meals -- to make sure she had exactly what I ordered. The stuffed catfish with dressing and yams were outstanding. The shrimp alfredo for the stuffing was just right, not overboard. The yams were Grandma perfect. And the dressing had a hint of sage, not an abundance of it. The fried catfish with spaghetti and greens took me back to Mississippi. The spaghetti was more savory than sweet, which scores high points. The greens were flavored nicely without being too much. The stuffed salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and greens were what I had for lunch later in the week. Talk about some good eating. The portions are large. Some restaurants skimp on side dishes. Not at Simply Shae. Another thing I liked was that the side cornbread is more savory than sweet. They will get my dollars, for true. But they'll get my business before the crowd starts coming.

1st time here ordered Stuffed Salmon and the chicken dip. The chicken dip was delicious. The others…read morenot so. I think they gave the the last of everything and it showed and tasted like it. I wasted $40 here SMDH. I attached a photo of what I received.

Place looks very unattractive and old. No TLC or attention given to the waiting area…read more Food...Very good. Hella spicy! Big portions.

The food isn't good since lady they "Mama" was there. We gave it another try yesterday and food was…read morenot fresh. Nothing like it used to be. Please find Mama and tell her to please come back!

The chicken wings were on the small side. The seasoning was pretty good could've used a little…read moresalt. They were cooked in fresh oil. We will try them again

Best chicken ever this is my favorite place for chicken always hot and fresh order at least once…read moreweekly

Food was bland and cold when served. Owner came to our table and berated us for complaining and…read morerefused to help remedy the situation. Will never go again and recommend all to stay away

My family and I came here for Mother's Day. What a lovely experience, my mother and grandmother had…read morea wonderful time! From the time we walked in the door, Carla was amazing so friendly and attentive. The music and food were great! I would highly recommend