Simply Soulful

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Veronica J.

The vibe here is very friendly, you order upfront so it's not quite full sit down restaurant but they do have seating. Food portions are big. Chicken was crispy and delicious. Honestly perfect. Pork chops were fried not smothered and were also delicious. Nothing was dry and it was all crispy. For sides we ordered Mac and cheese, yams, mash potatoes and rice & beans. Mash potatoes something tasted off about them. They were ok but not my preferred of the sides we got. The other sides were perfect, Mac and cheese is peppery but I liked that. Yams were sweet, nice tender chucks. Rice and beans were flavorful, not mushy. The pecan pie slice was phenomenal. Highly recommend trying this place for soul food.

Tracie E.

Service was friendly, food portion and taste was alright but the whole experience was underwhelming and unsatisfying for me and my family. We came in on a Saturday afternoon before 1p, only one other party was sitting in the dining area. We had 6 people and it was a unanimous "meh" around the table. Now the location is in a gentrified area so I understand the prices, and there was not much "wrong" with the food to be honest, for us it was the experience as a whole. Once we got our food no one checked on us so we had to go back up to the front counter, wait in line and ask for sauce as each table had about 4 ketchup packets and we already scavenged 4 tables since 3 of our plates had fries. We ordered both the shrimp poboy and catfish poboy and both were hard to eat, not due to taste but the bread was hard and you couldn't close the sandwich enough to get a decent bite so I lost two of the six shrimp just trying to take a bite which was crazy disappointing, how it's pictured is how you'd have to eat it, my nephew had to smoosh his catfish and try to tuck in the bread to take a bite. Again, not knocking the taste, but everything could have been better especially because there is another soul food spot less than a block away that we actually ordered food from to go once we left this establishment. And food was banging from Wally's Soul Food, even several hours later and their drinks were cheaper and had lids. I hate to do it to a small local business but I will not be back. On a positive note, if you see this review and you're in the area definitely stop at Wally's a half a block west and thank me later!

Larenzo D.

Simply put, Simply Soulful is a great spot to go to if you're looking for some soul food that makes you feel at home. The staff here is amazing and super friendly and makes you feel welcomed. Accompanied by a great playlist, this is the spot to be. The chicken and waffles were so good! The waffle was very thick and fluffy. It came with 7 pieces of winglets, which was more than expected, but a perfect amount. My only note was that the chicken was a little salty, but that's not stopping me from ordering it again. The pork chop dinner was an amazing deal. With two great sides and cornbread, you will be well fed. The pork chop was perfectly seasoned and super juicy. The macaroni was also very good and had amazing flavor and texture to it. This soul food makes you feel at home. Simply Soulful is a great place to go to if you're looking for great deals on

Jeremiah M.

I haven't had too much soul food in the Seattle area, but coming to Simply Soulful reminded me a lot of when I've been down to the American Southeast like Georgia and Mississippi. You can truly feel the southern hospitality as you walk in, with the staff happily greeting us and showing lots of love to their patrons. Popular as it may be, I had to try their chicken and waffles. Must I say, this had to have been the BEST fried chicken I've eaten in Seattle - that outer crust was so so SO crispy it was just perfect! And the waffles, crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside. Both items accompanied well together. I also ordered their kool-aid to wash everything down, yum! My friend ordered the shrimp and grits, and while I didn't try it out, you could tell he was the happiest person in the whole world. As he describes it, it "brought back memories" when he spent time down in South Carolina. Never seen him that giddy before over food, so you could assume that it was amazing. He also ordered a side of mac and cheese that I took a bite of, also delicious! My friend and I had a great experience with the food and the people, and would love to come back again soon. It's worth visiting if you're someone who misses the south or are curious to learn more about soul food. Give it a try this weekend!

Chris R.

Portion sizes for the price are a joke. Took well over 25 minutes to get a sandwich when I was the only person there and on top of that the fries were soggy and I got a chicken thigh smothered in BBQ sauce instead of a spicy chicken sandwich. Smelled weed coming from the back and the kid on the register was clearly high - probably why my order was wrong. This place is a joke.

Kimberly S.

I've been wanting to try this place as I've heard good things. A few friends and I decided to have an early lunch. They have a small seating area with a television that is set to the news. It was clean and the staff were friendly - one person came over while we were eating to chat with us along with checking on our food. We ordered Shrimp and Grits; Chicken and Waffles; and two of us had the catfish. Everything was very good. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and crispy without being dry. The waffle was moist and had just the right texture to it. The shrimp and grits were good and had a little kick to them as far as seasoning. The only negative comment was about the catfish - it is was slightly dry, but was still tasty along with the greens and mac and Cheese. They have a dessert offering which is primarily slices of different types of cakes and a few pies. We had the pound cake which was delicious. One con: They do not provide parking and it can be challenging to find parking in this area - we ended up a couple of blocks away on a residential street. All in all, this was a great lunch and we all agreed we'd come here again.

Stormy B.

This place has the best chicken and waffles. The atmosphere is so inviting the service exceptional. We enjoyed our family time eating pie, bread pudding chicken and waffles. Yams and Mac n cheese is like grandma's. 100% stop and eat.

Extremely old chicken from 3 days ago hard as a rock

Kenny M.

Never order from this restaurant I'm guessing you'll have to do a walk in to experience good food but I doordash from this restaurant a couple of times in every single time I did they gave me burnt food and old food the mac and cheese smells funky like it's from 4 days ago the chicken is burnt so Chris you can't chew it the catfish is crispy and burnt also the yams smell funky like they've been sitting for days also the cornbread is hard as a rock I tried to get his place to benefit of the doubt cuz it seems black owned and I could be wrong I only feel it's black owned because the mac and cheese taste good the first time I had it so I kept trying to give them my business and my money but today I lost interest doordash had to refund me my money three times from this place because every time I door dance from this place everything is extremely funky old and smells I only have one good experience with this restaurant so please do not order from this restaurant I'm guessing you'll have to do a walk-in to experience better but they know to give doordash people nasty food and for that I'm highly upset that I gave my hard-earned money to this restaurant that has back door me over four times and I don't know why I keep going back to this place but they will never experience my money ever again for my loyalty as a customer I'm done.

Briana M.

Soul Food! Quite literally meaning food for your soul. I placed an online pick up order to grab my piece of soul and I was happy that I did. I arrived without delay and was handed my bounty. The chicken was krispity kronkity LOVE THAT! A fried hard wing gets you closer to God I heard someone say. The Mac and cheese was a little plain. I also got a catfish and grits. The grits were marvelous and not lumpy at all. The issue came with the yams. They were less than tasty I'll say pretty oily but it might just be a one off. Everything else was absolutely fantastic I didn't even get a picture of the catfish and grits before the demolition.

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Richard U.

Soul food classics in modern looking space! I was so happy when simply soulful re-opened in this location. It's tucked in behind a florist shop and next to the Amazon fresh store, it's easy to miss from the road. Stuff I get: Oxtail dinner: I can't resist oxtail if it's on a menu. It clocks in a bit steep price wise, but you do get a generous pile of meaty oxtail smothered in gravy over rice. Slow cooking classic! Fried chicken wings: I get these as a side, in 6 piece or 12 piece. Nice and crispy. The batter is nice and thin. Shrimp and grits: almost like a shrimp stew as the version here is more on the soupier side than a lot of other places. Shrimp are cooked nicely. I like how they display work from local artists on the walls, and the space is bright and airy. Note, the bathroom is in a weird spot down some stairs by the amazon fresh store and is a bit of a trek to get to. Nice place for soulfooding!

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Marva R.

I am not impressed with the food scene in Seattle at all. Now I will give props to the woman running the cash register her smile will light up a room. However, I am going to need the young lady who is handing out the food to pay attention to table numbers. Because whomever order those oxtails are most likely still waiting on them. Now to the food. It was just okay. I had the catfish with black eye peas and macaroni and cheese. I love catfish. Now was the catfish fried hard like I like it. Yes! But that was it. It has a lack of flavor. The black eye peas were seasoned to perfection but they weren't cooked long enough. Also, to give it a smooth taste add some real butter while they are slow cooking. But like I said seasoned really well but not slow cooked long enough. Put those things on for an entire night. The macaroni and cheese umm! It could have been better. Like it tasted decent but nothing I have to have again. The love was missing for sure. They did have kool-aid. They were out of lemonade so I couldn't get me a Sweet Samantha with red kool-aid, sweet and lemonade. But the kool-aid and sweet tea still hit well. It is a cute little spot. Crowded which is a good thing for business. Would I give it another try. Of course I would. However, the first impression of the meal I had, I see the potential but there needs to be some love and a little tweaking for a better outcome. Don't let them mess up your families recipes because the love should never fade away. I will try it again when I visit from Dallas.

Rodney K.

Probably the best chicken and waffles that you can obtain in the state of Washington. Great staff, exceptional customer service! This place is like eating Sunday dinner with my mom, sisters and brother and nieces and nephews. If you are in the Central District and your belly is rumbling stop by here. It is Simply Soulful, Simply delicious, simply everything you can desire in a soul food establishment. Oh, and they have some of the most beautiful art you can view as well,

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Janeth A.

2 years ago

$14 for a single biscuit and watery gravy...NOT the place to go for biscuits and gravy. Added an extra star bc the single biscuit was good, but a SINGLE biscuit for $14?! Outrageous. read more

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Emily P.

3 years ago

Got the brisket sandwich and it was delicious! The bbq sauce is to die for and the brisket was soo tinder! Will definitely be going here again to try other items. read more

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Leslie B.

5 years ago

This is my go to place for chicken and waffles, it's absolutely amazing! Everything is cook to order so don't come if you're starving or grab a side to snack on until the mains come out. The fried chicken is some of the best in the city, it's nice and crispy, juicy and not too greasy! You can also get the waffle as buttermilk or cornbread, highly suggest the cornbread waffle!!! I'm not usually a big fan of catfish but I always gotta get some of their catfish whenever I go and the sweet tea is the real deal! If they've got some banana pudding when you go, GET IT, it's one of the best desserts around (but any of their other pies are going to be great too). Don't come here if you're in a hurry that's not the vibe, and don't be mean to the staff. It's a family owned business that focuses on the quality of the food, and aside from the chefs, they hire teens (or other family members) to help them cook not serve, so be nice. If you're really in a hurry order ahead and if you still need to kill some time while you wait there's a plant nursery half a block away that's lovely (and calming) to browse through. Also do yourself a favor and just use street parking (it's free) the parking lot is small so it's really tough to get in and out of. read more

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OVERALL: 7.1/10 (Yelp Converted Score: 3.55/5; rounded up to 4/5, congrats!). I came in with a party of 2, and waited over an hour after we ordered... DISCLAIMER: This rating is solely based on a single visit, on a busy Sunday, around the brunch hour. We walked in without a reservation and were seated immediately, to a half-full seating. Context: We ordered fairly simple dishes (and were straightforward with our order) - chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, and Mac & cheese. Not too complex, right? Even in a busy diner-style environment (there's probably seating for 30 max, with maximum party seating for maybe 6), this place feels somewhat cramped and claustrophobic to the average customer. 1) VARIETY/SELECTION: 8/10. For what you're looking at ("soulful"), this shouldn't be too much of a surprise. You're here for soul food - enjoy soul food! (seafood & grits / chicken & waffles / etc) 2) FRESHNESS: 8/10. I was pleased that the food was at least hot (or at the worst, borderline warm-to-hot), especially due to the time delay of the order versus when the food was actually served. The food tasted fresh, well-made, and was plated well. 3) VALUE FOR MONEY: 7/10. This is a hard rating for me, because of a few factors. - "small" Mac & Cheese is $4, and a "large" is $6, but it's literally two small-sized portions next to one another. -- This means that, if you're a single diner, it's somewhat disadvantageous, since you get the second one at 50% off, simply by ordering two. Why not make the smaller portion $3, and the large portion $5? - The plate of Chicken & Waffles was ~$13. It tasted good for that price range, but given the amount of bone in the chicken (and the size of the chicken piece, relative to the waffle), I wouldn't expect this to be more than $11. This felt slightly overpriced. - Shrimp & Grits were definitely a popular dish, but for the size, $16 felt like it was slightly punching above it's weight, especially given the actual amount of shrimp / grits present in the final dish. -- At best, I'd put this at a $14, but I understand that this is closer to a "signature" dish, meaning the profit margins may end up being higher. 4) SERVICE: 6.5/10. I would like to believe this place would have better service if they were better staffed. The issue I noticed was that orders were taken haphazardly, and being in the corner meant we got ignored in a lot of cases where it shouldn't have been easy to ignore. The primary "saviour" (it'd be lower than 5/10, otherwise) of this rating is when someone from the kitchen came out and said our food was coming out within the next few minutes (after about an hour of waiting). I will say though, I was *slightly* annoyed that even after multiple times asking, we never got a water refill the entire meal (even before we were served the food and were waiting in anticipation for the food - so no water refills in ~60 minutes). 5) CONSISTENCY / FIRST IMPRESSION: 6/10. It doesn't help that the location of this establishment is in a back corner of an out-of-the-way plaza - parking seems messy (since it's shared with the other establishments in said plaza), and there's not a lot of space in general to get around. NOTE: The rating is solely off of the single experience we had there - I'll definitely re-evaluate this if I return, but it may not be for a while since it's out of the way for me. I *want* to come back, but I think I may have to wait until a non-weekend day to try my luck at spinning the wheel of service roulette. read more

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Janice C.

2 years ago

I always order from here. I love the wings and the pork chops are awesome. I highly recommend this place

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Alma Rivera S.

3 years ago

Best Catfish Dinner at Central District, employees took time & very attentive. I will surely come back & try their other menus. read more

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Brian D.

2 years ago

They deserve all these high ratings. The food is delicious. The staff are great. The space is nice and clean. Definitely will come back again when in the area. read more

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Martae P.

5 years ago

So happy this was the last restaurant I had time to make it to during my trip. Definitely put a heart out for Seattle. Looks like a sweet family owned business with bussin food! (I'm from Denver so i know good vs hyped food!) WiFi just shut down when I arrived & they were still in business ( thankfully I was traveling so I had cash). Food: everything on my plate was fire (Catfish dinner w/ yams & Mac & cheese) and would order again! Simply soulful is a staple in my travel returns & I highly recommend trying out if you're in the city! read more

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Brandon W.

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Food was absolutely amazing! Comes out fresh and ready to eat. Place can get busy, so it's best to order ahead as it may take up to 45mins for your order. Didn't get dessert, but I'm sure it's as well. Check em out. read more

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Valerie W.

3 years ago

Came back for the AUTHENTIC Southern cuisine and was pleasantly surprised to see a jazz trio in the dining area. Staff, as usual, are friendly and knowledgeable. Great Sunday experience! read more

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Clint H.

2 years ago

The restaurant doesn't have it's own restroom facilities. When my sister asked to use the restroom they directed her to walk up the street to use the one at Amazon fresh. And I ordered a margarita and the person on asked me to order something else they didn't know how to make it. read more

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Brenda M.

2 years ago

Love this food!! The best catfish in Seattle.Greens and yams are perfect. Always the best.

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Kay W.

3 years ago

I am a young woman. One of the workers whom was a man; BOTHERED ME by coming up to me to tell me my legs were open and I'm a lady WHATEVER. I'm wearing WORKOUT CLOTHES.. *side eye* mind ya business and DONT LOOK. Then the chef was walking around the corner about 10 minutes later. Snapping his fingers at me loudly saying " yo yo yo hello, is the food good?" JUST RUDE AS HELL. The customer service is absolutely TRASH . But the food good and they fill your mimosa to the brim. IF I EVER RETURN ITS FOR TAKE OUT. The young woman at the front who took my order was DELIGHTFUL. The MEN IN THE ESTABLISHMENT SHOULD LEARN FROM HER!!! This was on 06/30/2023 read more

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Jessica S.

5 years ago

Anyone who knows me knows I am a foodie, particularly for southern cuisine. I am a Seattle transplant by route from Georgia, where I was born and raised, so southern cuisine is in my blood. I am very particular about what restaurants I go to that boast they make the "best southern cuisine." This post is along overdue as I came here about a month or 2 ago, however I felt it was important to give a huge shout out and recommendation for Simply Soulful for knocking it out of the park regarding their authentic southern cuisine dishes. When I was there, I ordered their chicken wing dinner, which consisted of fried chicken wings, 2 sides of mac n' cheese and collard greens, and their cornbread. You can tell the ingredients were rooted in family tradition cuisine, where you don't measure, you "feel" the right amount to add. Nothing tasted too salty or too sweet, but just right for southern eating. The chicken was crisp and juicy. the mac n' cheese tasted homemade...I truly enjoyed eating what felt like a slice of home. A job very well done! read more

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Brandy I.

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Great food! Place is very nice & clean. Service isn't all that great! Food took 20-30 mins to get. Phone call for to- go orders are terrible. They don't be picking up the phone. Make sure you ask for napkins and utensils when ordering to go. read more

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The food was delicious. We offered take out but I imagine it would have been better if eaten there fresh out of the oven and still hot. Regardless, everything was amazing. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits and the rice and beans dinner was really good too! read more

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Ajaa M.

5 years ago

(What I ordered is down below...) Both dinners were FIRE! Banana Pudding was great too. From Detroit, was looking for some good soul food cooking like back home and I found it. Would highly recommend * Chicken Wing Dinner w/ Mac n Cheese, Cornbread * Catfish Dinner w/ Collard Greens, Yams & Cornbread Banana Pudding read more

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Van H.

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Ready to have your taste buds in shock! This is my second time here. I love the charm of a family kitchen, and breakfast. They hired seniors here+. Last time, I had fried chicken and Belgium Waffles. I'm having shrimp and grits and catfish today. Support your community business to keep prices, food quality, culture. I drove an extra 5 miles to get here. You can do it. Shrimp and grits definitely stood out to be one of if not the best in the city. The grits are so smooth and creamy, you will think out loud, "How could this be possible?" The shrimp and the roux sauce are well balanced and seasoned. The catfish were fried and seasoned to perfection, the homemade tartar sauce will have you in another dimension of food coma. You can have tartar or alone with a few sprinkle of hot sauce! The collard green were cook perfectly, with every bite, you can taste the veggie broth dancing in your mouth. Please don't ruin it with hot sauce until after you take the first bite. Best time to come is mid-afternoon, less people, and more time to ponder about how amazing foods can be. Also, your legacy can start now. Sponsor someone you know $100 a month, if they are in college. Let them know you are proud of them. I did it for two people, and one graduated this year from law school. I felt that I graduated with her. read more

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Zackary A.

2 years ago

Terrible service, every bad review has been about the short haired lady at the register. FIRE HER she hates her job . Discriminate against people of African descent while claiming to be a black owned business. Hire people with no customer service skills and the food is often undercooked. The girl at the front has a complete disregard for any questions asked about the menu, and if you are of African descent they will ID you 50 times, claiming to only ID certain types of people. You'd think asa black owned business they wouldn't discriminate people of color but they do without any regard. DO NOT EAT HERE read more

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Had a craving for red beans & rice like the ones we had in NOLA and this place delivered!! Grits were so creamy & buttery-on point! Greens were perfectly seasoned as was the gumbo & cornbread. The fried chicken wings were Mmm Good!!! Excellent service, everyone was so friendly, felt like family. read more

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This 5 stars is for the fried chicken. So flavorful. When I was waiting in the shop the smell was just heavenly . Definitely get the chicken waffles!! read more

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Denise G.

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Maybe today was just a bad day for simply because my food was absolutely TERRIBLE! I mean EVERYTHING we ordered was just tasteless. I had the chicken dinner with greens and yams as a side. When your 8 yo son says your sides look like baby food that's no good lol. My chicken tasted like it had been sitting in month old grease and microwaved to make it hot. Oh yeah let me not forget I ore ordered and was told it would be 25min so I get there 30 min later and the food still wasn't ready, so a hour and some change later I walk out with my order smh all our food was cold. I've tried this place on many other occasions and it was a bit better but this time was just terrible! And there was a total of 3 people in the place so I have no clue why my food took so long and was so darn tasteless. I feel like I need to puke so I can get this food off my tummy. read more

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Marlowe C.

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I love waffles and pancakes they are my favorites when it comes to breakfast. Saturday was a brunch so I was free to choose menu. Chicken and Waffles buttermilk or cornbread. Never had cornbread waffles but today taking a walk on the wild side glad I did soooo good. The crispy chicken wings and the "Thick" cornbread waffles. Simply read more

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Regina N.

2 years ago

The best soul food in Seattle. The prices are hefty but well worth the money. I've enjoyed getting their catfish, collard greens, candied yams and cornbread TWICE. For the money, I think you will enjoy them too. read more

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Tiffanique W.

2 years ago

This food was amazing . Shrimp & grits were so good . chicken, macaroni, greens so good . Banana pudding was so so good . The staff was so nice . I am visiting from California where we have great Soul Food . I will definitely come again before I leave . read more

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Ayoob H.

2 years ago

The 1 star is primarily for the service which was terrible. There was no one else in the restaurant but us and there was no greeting or even a smile. We said we wanted to dine in and she packed our food to go. While giving us our bags of food, she didn't even make eye contact or smile or say anything. All in all , terrible customer service. read more

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Jasleesa J.

2 years ago

Came to visit my brother mind you we came from California .. he told us he heard cool things About this place just to have rude customer service the front counter Girl did not help us. She was so rude The greens had no seasoning fish was soft i asked for well done don't come here didn't feel comfortable read more

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Princess S.

3 years ago

The first time I ordered here everything was good but the 2nd time it wasn't. The chicken was extra hard like it was old and refried. It was very hard to tear it apart. The sides were okay but we had to throw the chicken away. Waste of money read more

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Kim B.

2 years ago

Food was cooked perfectly. Portions were a little small for the price. Otherwise I would visit again.

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Joop V.

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Simply Soulful is a small-sized, family run restaurant with around 20 seating max (about 8-9 tables of 2 ppl each). So do come early, or be ready to wait if you happened to stop by around lunch time. The restaurant is tucked in Madison Valley and slightly hidden and facing away from Madison Ave (use your GPS/direction to help you!). There's very limited parking in a lot in front of the restaurant, but it's not too hard to find street parking on Madison either. The menu is slightly limited, but they offered basic soul/southern foods like fried chicken + waffles with side dishes like collard greens, mac & cheese, corn bread, biscuits/gravy, chicken pot pie fried catfish/shrimp and grits along with home made desserts such as banana pie, coconut cake, and pecan pie. I had a chance to try their shrimp and grits ($13) and it tasted absolutely divine. The grits were creamy, but did not taste like ready-made powder like at other restaurants I've been to and the liquid/sauce that came along with the grits mixed so well with it. The cornbread was also soft and fresh and, having it with a slight dab of butter...ooo....makes me just want to tele-port myself back there thinking about how I enjoyed the food there. I asked the lady there what's the dish that most people tend to order when stopping by here and she said grits...so if you can't pick anything, pick shrimp and grits..and you won't be disappointed! :D See photo for reference! :) read more

Simply Soulful - Shrimp and grits with cornbread! :)) yumm and totally satisfied my craving! - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Elvi T.

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Came here around noon on a warm and sunny Sunday afternoon and it was HOT and stuffy in here. It was much hotter in there than it was outside.. There are seven tables inside and one table outside that a lucky table took. Simply Soulful needs more employees or they need to work more efficiently. The waitress was busy working with the ice or whatnot and kept us waiting to order. She then took another tables order before ours even though we had arrived first and had already signaled her we were ready to order. She also forgot my iced tea and I had to ask for it again. Later, a family came in and was asked to wait for a table to open up. However, once a table did open up, they took a while to clear it. After ordering, we spent another 30+ minutes waiting on the food and it unfortunately wasn't even worth it. I got chicken wings dinner with mac and cheese and home fries. Both sides were bland. As you can see from my photo, the chicken wings were dry and clearly overdone. The shrimp and grits is its only redeeming factor as it was pretty good, but it wasn't great. The portion size of the side of meat ($4) was disappointing. $4 for a chicken sausage is much lolz, it was literally 6 small slices. It felt so good to step outside after the meal and get some air. TL;DR -Slow customer service -Bland food -Feels like you're sitting in an oven read more

Simply Soulful - Chicken wings dinner. Overdone chicken wings here, more of a blackened color than golden brown as it should be - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Juanita G.

2 years ago

My daughter, husband and I went there on a Tuesday lunch. They was out of yams, the cashier with her Ryder unprofessional self said well what do you expect when we closed on Monday!! Umm Ms. Ma'am I expect you to buy the yams Monday since you closed!! I support black businesses but we need to do better! I chose not to eat the but my husband and daughter did order food. The Mac and cheese was dry and full of salt! The chicken did not have a drop of seasoning. The fish was ok. The cashier scolded a homeless man because he spread fries out front of the restaurant and she has to clean it up ‍ He did he left it there for the birds but she just kept going on about it! The self serve water was hot ‍ My daughter came from out oof town so needless to say we will not eat here or bring guest to the Simply Souless Restaurant read more

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Wendy R.

2 years ago

Apple Maps says this place is open every day. I came here on a Monday to learn that they are closed. The official website does say they are closed Mondays. Very disappointing because I drove an hour to get here to finally try this place. So just a warning if you are looking at any kind of maps and not the official website open hours may be wrong. read more

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Willie S.

4 years ago

The venue was nice And the service was spectacular. I was disappointed in a couple of dishes tve catfish and grits, chicken and waffles. The catfish an chicken was unseasoned and lacked flavor, the sweet potato pie was bland. I would find it difficult to return or suggest this place. Disappointed in the product and I hope to improve soon. read more

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Terrance S.

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This was a new hidden treat for me in Seattle's Central district. Great atmosphere, good music, and great staff. They have some great options and you won't be mad dining here. Good music is always a good start. Menu offers some great options like Ox Tails, catfish, fried chicken and more. I went with chicken wings, grits, eggs, and greens. I was very pleased with my choices and the food was delicious. My buddy ordered the combo which featured chicken and catfish. Sides were delicious as well. A must stop in Seattle and you won't be disappointed. 5 stars and I'll be back for sure. read more

Simply Soulful - My bad, I had already started on this. I couldn't wait to sink my teeth in. Chicken wings, scrambled eggs, grits, and a muffin. - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Scott X.

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Food was very good...Got the Catfish Dinner with sides of Collard Greens and Mac and Cheese, all tasty as was the included Corn Bread Muffin...3 and not 4 stars because portions are really small...I am not a very big eater but the dinner barely filled me up...for $30 including tax and tip I would normally expect a bit more quantity...If you are flush with cash and need a snack this place is perfect... read more

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Ermias A.

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The only positive I can say is that the food is cooked right, other than that it's missing ingredients there's no flavor at all I got the greens Mac and cheese and chicken I couldn't taste anything and I'm not sick pretty disappointed the yams was good but it's too watery. read more

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Vanessa L.

4 years ago

Had the chicken wing dinner! The absolute best Mac and cheese I have had in this city. The yams, couldn't stop eating them. That chicken, crispy and hot! Then you top it off with that delicious piece of cornbread. Winner, winner, chicken dinner (literally). Also just a beautiful location and restaurant. read more

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Thom S.

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The best catfish and grits since my grandmother's. They serve sweet tea and Yankee tea. And the pies are fabulous.

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Thomas M.

3 years ago

Update- sad to say the last two times I have gone here have been a disaster. Super long wait times (and no updates when things run longer), they forgot half my meal one time, and the other time I was given MUCH smaller portion size than the customer ahead of me who ordered the same dish. Really disappointed in the catfish, it always very dry and had no seasoning on it. The cake was dry and bland too. Really wish it weren't so! Their Mac and Cheese is soul-satisfying though so I might try one more time to give them a final chance. :( read more

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2321 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
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What time does Simply Soulful open?

Simply Soulful opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Simply Soulful opens at 9:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Simply Soulful close?

Simply Soulful is closed on Monday.Simply Soulful closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Does Simply Soulful take Bitcoin?

No, Simply Soulful does not take Bitcoin.

Does Simply Soulful take credit cards?

Yes, Simply Soulful takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Simply Soulful have catering options?

Yes, Simply Soulful does have catering options.

Does Simply Soulful serve alcohol?

No, Simply Soulful does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Simply Soulful allow dogs?

Yes, Simply Soulful allows dogs.

Does Simply Soulful have TVs?

Yes, Simply Soulful has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Simply Soulful have bike parking?

Yes, Simply Soulful has bike parking.

Does Simply Soulful have outdoor seating?

Yes, Simply Soulful has outdoor seating options.

Does Simply Soulful have parking?

Yes, Simply Soulful has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Simply Soulful wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Simply Soulful is wheelchair accessible.

Does Simply Soulful have free WiFi?

Yes, Simply Soulful has free WiFi.

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We specialize in healthy soul food cuisine, made from the freshest organic ingredients. So you can enjoy your meal knowing that we have made your dining experience a healthier one. Just one taste and you are sure to be hooked.

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Black owned, gumbo on special days, yes to potato salad.

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this is a family owned southern restaurant. That is absolutely wonderful. The catfish is to die for…read morein the pork chops are wonderful. The greens are amazing and the cornbread hit your taste buds. If you want southern cooking and you're away from the south this is the place to go wonderful employees with a smile on their face clean restaurant great music, wonderful sweet tea you name it come here for southern cooking. they have numerous places to park, they are located in a safe neighborhood .You won't regret it. You got 5 stars from That review lady on yelp this is shut my mouth delicious. I'll be returning back over and over again and by the way, your waitress was absolutely wonderful.

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Had an awesome dinner at Communion last Sunday. Parking was challenging to say the least. There was…read morean underground parking lot across the street but it belongs to the apartment building apparently so we had to find parking several streets away. Started the meal with Sweet Potato Hoe Cake. This had cornbread like texture but felt softer, smoother, quite moist with a sweet honey butter syrup base. BBQ Shrimp tasted out of this world delicious: very fresh head/tail on shrimp cooking in garlic butter, Metier coconut porter. The good to the last drop sauce had bold flavors although quite salty, just perfect for dipping the focaccia in. Unc's Wing was equally endearing: rubbed in a 13-spice blend, with perfect crispness and plump, juicy flesh beneath the coating. Butter-basted cabbage was a rare treat: basted with butter that accentuates the sweetness of caramelized cabbage. Miso butter sauce a great match. The drink I ordered was less intriguing: Kinfolk (bourbon, Jamaican, rum, Cynar, and pecan liqueur) was bourbon heavy, very balanced nonetheless just not memorable. The chocolate truffle was the only item we did not enjoy: it had hard shell and very dense filling.

This was highly recommended by AI as a must place to eat for my visit to Seattle…read more We all thought the food was ok. It was different the best item was the fried okra. We probably could have gotten another serving. We had to send our chicken wings back because it has blood look on the bone. The server stated it is cooked to temperature. I like my chicken done with no blood. I did like the small intimate setting. It would be nice for a date.

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Fat's Fried Chicken & Waffles

One of the best soul food I ever had! Hands down! Chefs in the kitchen thank you…read more The biscuit here... oh lord, prepare yourself for some mouth watering experience, bussssin! Everything was so good here, chicken juicy, mac to the catfish... delicious, this place makes you feel like home, service fantastic, these plates makes you full before you walk out that door, coming in they got some very cool photos and decoration, feeling like the 90s. Mama in here always knows best when you don't know what to eat cause she never disappoints!

First time at this establishment was excited. It's been on my list of places to try in Seattle…read more I was really looking forward to supporting a community that is part of the LGBTQIA+ they are also a family business well-known in the community and of color. The restaurant is very clean, was greeted by two servers working, friendly atmosphere, noise level was average and it's a smaller establishment, please keep that in mind. We ordered the french fries which are shoestring fries, side of catfish, a side of red beans and rice, and a side plate of fried green tomatoes, which comes with four bite-size pieces. Being from the south born and raised, I'm a particular about my catfish and even though the breading had flavor, the catfish to me did not taste very clean plus there was a hair stuck to the breading of the catfish. It wasn't a small hair. The mystery hair either fell in the oil or it was in the batter is my guess. Because when I went to break the catfish apart, that is when it sprung the rest of it out, there was a small curl tip sticking out of the top of the fish. Unfortunately, the green tomatoes had absolutely no flavor. I will say the red beans and rice had the most flavor. I could taste the seasoning in and the spice with a little bit of heat. I also really appreciate that there was some veggies mixed in there some meat as well. The shoestring fries it's either a hit for some or a miss and for me it was a miss, but I've had lots of different kinds of shoestring fries from multiple locations, and different states. It's a hard one to make. They were fried crispy and excellent. I would say it's more of the seasoning that was a dislike. The decor throughout the restaurant was beautiful to view. There are photos of the owners their family and friends. Not only could I see the love and commitment putting those restaurant but also I could fill it as soon as I walked in. My takeaway is for the cooks to wear hairnets and if they have beards, to also put nets on their beards to further prevent hairs, falling in people's food. Taste the season that comes out, especially on the fried green tomatoes. This is not an item that can be found at most restaurants. It's easy to make but definitely the seasoning on. It should be reviewed. Also, possibly just going simple seasoning like salt maybe a little pepper on the shoestring fries sometimes keeping it simple is the best. A topic I want to touch on not because I got it, but because going through the reviews prior to coming not too many people were discussing the waffles and this was a direct witness of what I could see. I did not taste it so I can't describe how the waffles taste but they look like they were cooked golden brown, which was nice but they are I would say more on the center side than what I usually see at places that serve chicken and waffles. If you are reading this review and you are looking for a place that serves you a nice thick waffle please do not come here because you will be disappointed and I do not want people being disappointed when they are looking for something in particular and they end up ordering something that they did not want. Besides my recommendations, as I mentioned, this is a place that is full of love and commitment and I appreciate the community that has supported this establishment. It is not easy keeping a restaurant open and it's even harder these days being a person of color to even have your own establishment. As always, my friends be safe out there. Thank you for reading this review and I'll see you at my next bite *=*

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One of my favorite stops. I have gone here for years to get the best red beans, seasons and meats…read morefor various dishes. Today of course bought beans, seasons and meats. Walked out spending over $100. Will be returning of course. I bought the gumbo today for the second time. They make it themselves and OMG delicious. You get a side of rice and crackers. I did add my own crackers in this picture. Portion size is perfect. The customer service is always great and love all the hints of them on the walls. A must when you are in Kent or looking to try something new.

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Toulouse Petit was absolutely delicious! I'm a huge fan of Creole food, so my husband and I had to…read morestop by--and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well-seasoned, and perfectly prepared. We were genuinely impressed from start to finish. We also ordered the beignets, and they were some of the best we've had in a long time. They instantly reminded us of our trips to New Orleans and made us feel like we were right back there. If you visit, I definitely recommend trying the shrimp and crab gumbo--it was outstanding! Overall, this was an amazing dining experience, and we'll definitely be back.

Sigh...I'll preface this by saying I'm from Atlanta and was visiting Seattle for my birthday. I…read morechose this place for my birthday dinner bc I liked that they had an extensive menu, cute decor and good reviews. We came about 30 mins early for reservation and the host was able to accommodate our early arrival. The restaurant is nice inside and has a unique vibe. When our waitress arrived, I informed her it was my birthday and overall her energy was just dry throughout our service. Not that I was expecting her to give me a cake but a smile would have went a long way. I ordered one of their margaritas and it was meh, overall I just didn't have a good cocktail anywhere we dined in Seattle. I ordered one of their king salmon dishes that was "creole style" but severely lacked seasoning. My boo ordered the steak, which also lacked salt and was served with boxed mash potatoes, which they should be ashamed for at this price point. I also had 4 oysters as an appetizer and they were so small! I was expecting more from the seafood as it seems to be what Seattle is known for. They oysters were fresh, but $22 for four tiny oysters is offensive. This experience may have gotten another star if the service was better but this is place I'd just skip.

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The Best Experience Hands Down In Rainer Beach 206 Seattle Wa!…read more Come see this amazing establishment! For the Grits Plate! Catfish is smacking! Cornbread is a hit! Dirty Rice is something special :) Sabrina is Amazing! Service 10/10 Ambiance was really nice! Vibes on 10!

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We love the food here! We stop by when we have a hankering for the fried chicken. We got the 8…read morepiece combo fried chicken - half spicy & half original. I love their Brussel sprouts and bread pudding. There is something for everyone here and it's all good! I would try more things, but I really like their fried chicken. They also have a good HH menu. Service is friendly and fantastic. The place is always hopping and they play great music.

Service is bar service where the bartender takes your card when you walk inside and ask for your…read moreorder and if you want to close out. Seating inside is limited and outside patio covered is ok. You might see a group with a dog or two on the patio!! Ambiance is nothing special and bathrooms are clean. Food is cajun spiced! Chicken dishes good and very hot. Gangsta gumbo was ok. Cajun spiced mussels were good. The mac and cheese had hair in it. Host forgot to put in our order for Cajun mussels when we mentioned to him was the reason we came in the first place! They ran out of oysters! Mussels had a strong taste you may not like if you are not fully into cajun spice and flavor. French singing band showed up which was sorta unique. Draft Beer was not that great. No parking street parking.

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Our beloved Fried Chicken.

Southern Grill

Been waiting to give them a try and had an appointment in tukwila so I stopped in for lunch. This…read moreis a no frills, southern home cooked food spot with rotating specials. I stopped in about 30 mins after they opened on a friday and they had a lunch rush, everything is cooked to order so be prepared to wait at least 20mins. I ordered the 6oz catfish and chips which came with 3 catfish strips, fries, 1 hush puppy, chips and a drink ($16.99) I also got a side of mac&cheese. The positives: staff was kind, pastor at the counter would make jokes with customers and you could tell they had regulars during lunch time. Fries were well seasoned, hush puppy was good and Mac was acceptable. My only issue with the catfish was that it was overcooked and became a bit chewy (see photo). Sitting in there it seems like the wings were a customer favorite so I would love to go back and try their wings and other sides. Since my order took longer (there was a large order right before mines) the pastor at the counter thanked me for my patience and threw in a dessert.

This small & locally owned restaurant is only open a few days a week. It's run by a Pastor and…read moreyou'll catch him running the front of the house. The place is quaint and the people are friendly. And the food here delivers in every possible way. If you appreciate Soul Food and/or Southern Food then this is the place for you. The cabbage here was everything I could ever ask for. I wanted more when I was done. The Mac & cheese didn't look like much to me but man did it serve on tastes. It was cheesy, seasoned and cooked just right. The fried chicken was cooked fresh and seasoned to perfection. My breast was still juicy and piping hot. Call ahead for to go orders or you'll spend your time waiting for the chicken to be fried. The peach cobbler here is not my preferred way to have as I like a pie crust with mine but oh my goodness, I took one bite and couldn't stop savoring this dessert. Do yourself and get you some. Open Fridays & Saturdays, and the menu slightly rotates weekly so check their website ( southerngrill1.com ) to check menu and confirm hours. This place is everything and more that I could ever ask for when it comes to good ole soul food.

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Seattle Biscuit Company

I haven't eaten many biscuits since moving to Seattle even though I grew up devouring them in the…read moreSouth. It's mostly because I find the large majority of biscuit places on the West Coast to be subpar - either dense and dry inside, or too similar to cake, like the baker substituted cake flour for good old fashioned White Lily. When I saw a bunch of people recommend Seattle Biscuit Company, I decided to give them a try. The first time I visited a biscuit place in the PNW a ton of people recommended, Pine State Biscuits in Portland for reference, I came out extremely disappointed. Hopefully this time would be different. I have to say, pricing is a bit ridiculous here. Just as a comparison point, the special fried chicken biscuit here is $27. The fried chicken biscuit at the place I grew up eating at is currently $5. The plain biscuit is $7 here vs. $1.29 there. Is it worth the price? I started out with a plain biscuit to judge their basic building block: Plain Biscuit ($7) - These are massive biscuits, around half a pound in weight, easily dwarfing the size of 90% of other biscuits. The smell wafting out of the paper wrapper smells heavenly with the aroma butter and flour. The taste reminds me of my childhood growing up in the South. It's distinctively buttery and salty, warm and comforting, almost spot on in taste as compared to say, Bojangles. A lot of places on the West Coast don't add enough salt or butter, making the biscuit taste unpleasantly alkaline. This one has no issues at all in the flavor department. The bake on the biscuit is fantastic, leaving the exterior with a crisp crust all around, while the inside still remains moist and fluffy. It's not particularly layered or flaky, and the interior, while fluffy, has a bit more developed gluten, making it just slightly chewy and slightly denser than perfection. When trying to split by hand, it doesn't split cleanly and instead chunks, especially in the center. Yet it's moist and doesn't crumble apart easily. These biscuits stand on their own and don't need any accompaniment to be enjoyed. Out of all the biscuits I've eaten on the West Coast so far (15+ places), this one tastes the most like a good Southern biscuit. (5/5) I was impressed enough with the biscuit that I revisited the week afterwards to try a sandwich: Gus ($27) - This sandwich seems very expensive until the plate comes out. In between the giant biscuit comes two pieces of fried chicken breast (or perhaps one piece filleted into two). It's breaded and fried generally well - the outside is definitely crisp, although it doesn't adhere that well to the chicken and slides off very readily. The interior of the chicken is nice. I usually expect chicken breast to be dry, but this one is relatively moist, not dried out at all. The breading tastes sweet and salty. I wonder if they brine the chicken in sweet tea. Each side of the biscuit is slathered with a bit of sweet mustard and peppered with pickle slices, giving some acidity to cut through the sausage gravy fat. Between the pickles and the sweet breading, it reminds me of the flavor of a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. The sandwich is served on a bed of orange-colored sausage gravy. It's thick and rich, although perhaps a little on the floury side. There's plenty of sausage mixed in, giving a ton of meaty depth combined with black pepper and spices. In terms of portion size, my wife and I shared this sandwich and we had trouble finishing it. It's definitely enough for two people, which makes the pricing a little more palatable. (5/5) Sweet Tea ($5) - This one is definitely on the sweeter side compared to what I make at home. The tea doesn't have much astringency but it does have a nice generic black tea flavor. There aren't that many places in Seattle to get sweet tea, so I'd say it's passable. I did purchase additional plain biscuits as well and I have to say texture-wise, they are similar, but these new ones tasted distinctively less buttery than before. I think there might be some consistency issues although this second batch is still really good. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the biscuits served at Seattle Biscuit Kitchen. I will definitely be revisiting in the future for more. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms.

I would recommend everyone should try this place at least once. I had the GUS... fried chicken,…read morepickle, sweet onion, mustard, egg and sausage gravy. Its a lot... im a big guy and a big eater and I could only eat half. The biscuit was great, and the gravy tasted a lot like Cracker Barrels sawmill gravy. The service was fine...simple order at the counter and seat yourself. The decor was cute kind of between industrial and farmhouse. Would I come again? Im not sure. Maybe in the winter because the food sits heavy and the cost is a tad pricey BUT...I truly think everyone should try it at least once.

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Tantalizing scent, still warm from the bag. Should have brought butter & jam for instant gratification (11/8/24)

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I've been missing fried gator for ages, and decided to randomly do a Google search to see if there…read morewas any place locally that had it. Lo and behold, there is a place, and by golly gee willikers the mofo is in my backyard! AND ITS GLORIOUS! Went here with a friend (after some convincing and begging) and we sat on the comfy couch for maybe 30 seconds before we were greeted by the loveliest waitress, Jane. It happened to be her first day, but she was so pleasant and eager to tell us how wonderful the food is there (she said it's so good she just had to work there a few days a week) etc. I already knew what I wanted - my long-awaited fried gator, but also I saw pics of the Etouffee on Yelp and thought why not. Oh sweet baby Jesus. Sweet, glorious, tiny, bright shining Jesus. That Etouffee. Dat gator. Kindly please expand your hours Creole Soul - cause I need to expand my waste line!

Too pricey for mediocre food. I can get better catfish from a gas station in Beacon Hill... pretty…read moresad as I was looking forward to some good food.

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I came in expecting to be all about the coffee, but the Banana Pudding Matcha completely surprised…read moreme! I'm usually not a matcha fan, but this drink won me over. It was creamy, lightly sweet, and topped with the most satisfying crunchy goodness that added the perfect texture. Then came the Phê Mê--coffee with condensed milk and black sesame cream. This was the drink for me. Rich, smooth, nutty, and unlike anything I've had before. It's one of those drinks that makes you slow down because every sip is worth savoring. The coffee isn't just delicious--it's craftsmanship in a cup. The space is inviting and makes you want to linger longer with your friends sipping on these delicious beverages.

Arrived mid-afternoon on a weekday and there was a line out the door. Seems typical for a trendy…read moreplace in Seattle. We waited ~15 mins before ordering. We ordered the matcha banana pudding and hojicha ginger tofu pudding lattes. Service took ~10 mins. The matcha banana pudding was yummy. The matcha was of good quality and the banana pudding top was a smooth, cream top that tasted just like banana pudding, with a fun crunch in the topping. The hojicha ginger tofu was a bit more adventurous in flavor. The ginger and tofu messed with my brain and made it feel like I was drinking a savory asian sauce/soup, but the drink was still sweet. I kept sipping, but the strange savory/sweet limbo never really balanced correctly to truly enjoy the drink. On the plus side, the silken tofu was fun to sip through the straw and added some protein. There is seating indoors, but the tables can fill up quickly. Some people were wfh, but most were chatting. There is 1 hr complimentary WiFi. Typical Seattle street parking. Overall, the latte flavors were fun to try and it was an aesthetic cafe. But, the prices for the lattes make them more of a novel, hyped up purchase.

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Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

Salty’s at the SEA

Today wasn't the travel day I had planned. While on a work trip, I received some difficult news and…read morehad to cut the trip short and head home. Before my flight, I decided to stop at Salty's for breakfast. I'm a sucker for crab, but I wasn't especially hungry, so I ordered a cup of the chowder with crab. It turned out to be one of the best cups of chowder I've ever had--rich, flavorful, and loaded with crab. I sat at the bar, where Joyce took great care of me. Her kindness, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made an otherwise difficult day a little easier. Great service can make a real difference, and she absolutely delivered. Salty's isn't the cheapest dining option at SEA, but between the quality of the food, the relaxed atmosphere, and the outstanding service, I think it's well worth it. If you're looking for a great meal before your flight, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

2.75/5 -- Came in with high expectations given the reputation and the prices, and left…read moreunderwhelmed. The good: the seafood chowder lives up to the hype. Rich, loaded with clams, easily the best thing on the table. Fries were also solid. The halibut fish & chips ($46 for three pieces) was the letdown. The fish was over-fried to the point that it fell apart as I ate it -- disappointing for a fish of that quality at that price. Halibut should hold together in firm, flaky pieces; this didn't. But the real issue was the service. What made it impossible to write off as a busy day was that my server was attentive to the table right next to me -- she asked the gentleman beside me how his meal was and refilled his water, while mine sat clearly empty and I was never checked on once. No introduction, no recommendations, no plates cleared. When I asked for something as simple as pepper, I got attitude, like I was putting her out. I typically tip 25%. I left 15% and honestly felt that was generous for what I received. At these prices, the food needs to be executed properly and the service needs to match. The chowder alone isn't enough to carry a $60+ meal. Would I come back? Maybe for a cup of chowder at the bar. Not for the full experience.

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Ling cod piccata with white wine cream sauce over spaghetti *seasonal special menu*

Moment Coffee

4.2

(49 reviews)

4.2 mi

So glad my friend recommended this spot because Moment Coffee might be my new favorite cafe in…read moreSeattle! I ordered the Double Matcha Moment (matcha latte with a matcha cream top) and it was perfect! Silky, creamy, and perfectly balanced. I especially appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, allowing the pronounced floral notes of the matcha to come through beautifully. Hands down the best matcha I've had in Seattle! Drinks were made within 5 minutes of ordering and the cashier was very nice and patient. Free street parking is available and the interior has a modern and contemporary design. Lots of seats available as it has two stories as well. Free wifi so great place to study, too! Overall, loved the aesthetics of the establishment and the quality of their drinks! Would definitely recommend!

Moment Coffee was a great spot to meet up with a friend before heading to the Fremont Market. It…read morewasn't too busy, and there was plenty of seating outside, downstairs, and upstairs, so it was easy to find a place to sit. I ordered the strawberry matcha with oat milk, and it was delicious. The strawberry purée tasted fresh and was definitely on the sweeter side, which I liked. The matcha itself was also very smooth. Friendly staff and drinks were made quickly. I'm giving it 4 stars because the drinks are a bit pricey, but I'd definitely come back for another drink and to catch up with friends.

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Lower seating

Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

Adé was our waiter and he was wonderful!! He was everywhere and he was just fantastic!!read more

Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

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Lively Interior at Old Stove

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Outside patio

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Zuri's V.

7 years ago

Soo 3 little girls & a baby boy.. 2 moms & I.. Half the party left 1 mom, 2 little girls & the baby boy due to NO kind of communication from any of the staff.. Food was cool once we got plated (2hrs later) But yesterday must've been 1 of those days for this crew... We weren't greeted by anyone when we walked in.. How can that happen in such a small ass spot! 20 min later and after we asked if we were supposed to order from the counter did a lady walk from behind the counter to come by to serve us... With this sly attitude we proceed to order 45min after entry.. My wife orders a simple Iced Tea that came out to the table 45min after we ordered.. yada yada yada.. Overall this situation sucked.. We will go back once more (no time soon) to hopefully enjoy something off the menu since there are not that many places of this type in the area.. Ohhh how we miss CA.. & a place like this wouldn't make it.. Dine at your own risk should be written on the damn door.. All the patrons in the place looked at each other & wondered what was going on.. 1 gentleman had been there waiting on his food since 14:30; it was now 16:20.. Ohhh wow.. What a day to be in the presence of patient energy.. Whoossaaa Twilight Zone episode 2 coming soon.. You have been warned.. read more

Frank S.

Elite 26

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7 months ago

Simply Soulful is consistently a great spot! The customer service is always excellent and you're greeted with a smile every time, and the staff genuinely makes you feel welcome from start to finish. The food is unbelievably delicious and full of that southern flavor that you'll come to love and appreciate. You can tell care goes into every plate and everything comes out fresh and well prepared. The atmosphere is also a big plus, the space is clean, comfortable and well maintained every time I visit. Overall, Simply Soulful is a place I highly recommend if you're looking for great soul food, friendly service and a solid dining experience. Definitely worth stopping by, and I'll continue to come back. Easiest 4 Stars of the week! read more

Vee S.

152

6 years ago

Don't waste your time. I will never understand for the life of me how people in customer service oriented positions lack proper skills to interact with the very people who keep there business thriving. Wait was outrageous, it took 25 mins just to take the order! I ended up calling while I waited in line to place the order. They quoted me a 20 min pickup time. I left and came back, 30 mins later. Still not ready. Lady called my name at 45 mins just to let me know order was "almost ready". Grits tasted like axx and catfish was just ok. Hate to give this review with the climate of everything going on, but I have to be honest. Save yourself the trip. read more

Cherie B.

5 years ago

The Food is amazingly good . And the service is Great. A mistake occurred while placing an order on line with the food delivery company and the Owner, made it happen for me. In order for me to be able to eat dinner (working a 9 hour shift) She ended up delivering it personally to my job. She and ALL the Crew Are amazing. And don't get me Started on the Food....... I make Sure I order once a week for my Family. Hands down this is the best food that reminds you of Good'ol Southern comfort food. Yasssss to this Restaurant. Highly recommended!!!!! read more

David B.

10 years ago

We had brunch there with some buddies and it absolutely was wonderful. Everyone there was kind, friendly and educated. When we arrived we were told the biscuits were not quite prepared, which was good. The cool part was we could see her making the biscuits right there in the back! We purchased a breakfast sandwich, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy and an easy breakfast. It was all awesome! I particularly adored my creamy grits and downy biscuit! I would like to return and try more things! read more

Terrence C.

10 years ago

I really like everything about this area - truly great Southern food, friendly staff, classy space, superb desserts. I believe it is kind of funny that yelp classifies it as "ethnic food" - it is merely really great southern cooking. I adored my breakfast biscuit and gravy, plus I Have always been pleased with all the desserts (which you may also get at Madison Market). Go on Saturday for brunch. Oh and great espresso also! read more

Matthew C.

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3 years ago

Absolutely delicious everything! I can't recall having such a tasty home cooked meal in quite some time. The crunch and batter on both the chicken and catfish was just fantastic, the Mac and cheese had a homemade taste with a nice crunchy topping and the red beans and rice was everything you expect from a soul food restaurant. Very clean restaurant with super friendly service. I honestly can't wait to go back! read more

Kimberly G.

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101

3 years ago

I recently visited this soul food gem, and I can't praise it enough! The staff went above and beyond to make the dining experience exceptional. From the mouthwatering chicken and waffles to the perfectly fried chicken and fish, every dish was a delight. This place truly captures the essence of soulful and delicious comfort food. Highly recommend for a satisfying meal and outstanding service! read more

Jacob W.

4 years ago

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Barrett S.

9 years ago

It was the first time I ate here love it. The food was great I had the catfish dinner with two sides but couldn't decide on the two sides so I had 3 greens,yams,mac and cheese. My friend and I also got oxtails to go. All the food we ate so far has been delicious. I have truly enjoyed the servers here staff very responsive. read more

Helena C.

11 years ago

This is a cute cafe, the decor is cozy and inviting.The staff were super friendly and welcoming! Best chicken and waffles ever! The chicken was crispy, waffle was crunchy. Shrimp and grits are absolutely mind blowing.The food is amazing! This is a place worth visiting, and probably more than once! read more

Ronald E.

7 years ago

Wonderful chicken and waffles. Great comfort southern food and it so delightful. The food was outstanding and well-cooked. Tasty waffles and the chicken was so tender with good spices. Nice place with great decor and a cozy vibe. The prices were reasonable too. The service is actually great. read more

Greg S.

8 years ago

Great soul food! Wait was a little bit long, but the food was fantastic. I had the red beans and rice with a side of Mac n cheese, both delicious. Very friendly staff. I would highly recommend. read more

Lily H.

9 years ago

Best soul food I've had since moving west two years ago. Great Mac. Greens were seasoned. They held our table even though we were 45min late for reservation. Friendly staff. I'll def be back. read more

Thea ..

10 months ago

Had the gumbo for dinner. It was decent, but I've had better. The chicken was tender, but the sausage was too greasy. The overall flavor was just so-so. Not sure if I'd order it again. read more