Surprisingly really tasty !! I have passed this place a MILLION times & never tried it! Finally did.. regretted nothing! I tried a basic jerked chicken w/ rice n'peas situation. I thought twice when I saw Asian cooks (can't lie) but I felt dumb once I tasted everything!! Worth a shot.. read more

This is my go to soul food restaurant. Anything fried is cooked to order so be prepared to wait. The service is awesome.

The best. While traveling we always look for down home country cooking places to eat. This eatery is sooooo good. You will not go away hungry.. Also has seating out side if you have a pet. Best in my book from Virginia to Florida. read more

Great food and great service! We had the hamburger steak, collard greens, fried flounder, sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese...everything was great! read more

Great Food, Wonderful Service... I will definitely be back!!! The macaroni and cheese was amazing, that flounder smh "Jesus take the wheel," and them yams everything was remarkable read more

Soul Central - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is the BEST soul food place in the city! I ate this 5hrs ago and I'm still hype! The Mac and cheese smacked me & the chicken was juicy. That cobbler.. man just go see for yourself! Definitely recommend read more

After we read the reviews about how small the inside was, we decided to get there early! We arrived at 11am! The food was ready to go! My husband ordered the meatloaf,mac and cheese and dressing! He said the dressing was lacking in flavor! But the meatloaf and Mac cheese were great! I ordered the fried chicken, mac and cheese and dirty rice! The fried chicken is cooked to order so be prepared to wait! Worth the wait by the way! The portions are huge but It was hot inside! The customer service was good and very attentive! read more

Best mac & cheese in Charlotte!! Great ribs. Never disappointed with their food or service!!

Ordered chicken wings and fried okra. Too my surprise. Instead of receiving chicken wings that clearly on the menu WITH A PICTURE!!! I was given these nasty looking party wings. The cashier told me next time I need to ask for Jumbo Wings??? Jumbo Wings. WTH is Jumbo wings??? Reading the reviews it appears that this is new people running this establishment. So it is no longer Soul Central. It's Wrong Central. The Soul have left the building. Literally read more

Good food at a decent price! Reminder: specials such as smothered pork chops are only available on the day specified on the menu

Pretty impressed as it is close to Mom's cooking. Service is quick and pleasant, plus the price is great. For $10, you get a meat, 2 sides, choice of regular/jalapeño cornbread (mmm tasty) and a tea. Their unsweetened tea is brewed nicely that you can drink straight. Also noticed a $6.99 lunch special which is a meat, one side and bread only if you are not very hungry. Will definitely make another trip to this spot. read more

If you are looking for simple, quick soul food, this is the place for you. Their chicken is just like somebody's granny made back in the day, greens are on point, but the cornbread could use a little work. I like this place. It's more of a take away place because there usually isn't a place to sit. read more

Meatloaf was really good! The mac & cheese was a little soupy for me...noodles were very overdone. The cabbage was very spicy, which might work for someone who likes spicy food. The parking lot was very tight also very limited. read more

Oh my gosh this place is awesome. I have tried collard greens at every single soul restaurants in Charlotte and this definitely is the best I have ever eaten. Seasoning is right on and it has a little punch of spice. I had the meatloaf which was very flavorful and moist. The mac & cheese was to die for. The dirty rice was also very flavorful. The apple and peach cobbler was delicious and not too sweet. So good that I'm going back this Saturday. read more

Very good, great service, quality food! Generous portions, reasonably priced! The best fried chicken that I have tasted in the Charlotte area! Let's not mention the pot roast! It's too die for! Cat is always friendly and not afraid to put a good amount of food on your plate! I absolutely love this place!!!! read more

I was hoping for better based on the reviews. The food was served buffet style and was cold.

The food here is good, the chicken is great! I ordered a dinner plate which includes a meat and two sides. My two sides were yams and collard greens. The yams were just ok, the collards were really good, but the chicken was amazing! The chicken is cooked per order so it is fresh, the crunch, the flavor is perfect! I will be returning here to try out other food on the menu! read more

Some of the best soul food that you will find in the QC. The customer service is great and the food is even better. Trust me you will enjoy your meal read more

The best southern food around. I go to school across the street and I have finally found a place that is delicious and affordable. You get a lot for your money. I got the BBQ chicken, cabbage, collard greens and cornbread with a sweet tea for $9. The cornbread was moist and everything was delicious. The restaurant is very clean and the customer service is superb. Highly recommend this place. see you guys soon for lunch. read more

Soul central is not real soul food. It seems to be a take on soul food that isn't what im used to. The yelp reviews seemed great but when we actually tasted the food it didn't align with expectations. Meatloaf was okay, greens tasted sweet though. It seems like an effort that wasn't fully compatible with the ingredients. Food was all cooked correctly but tastes where just a little bit off. The banana pudding was just vanilla pudding and soggy vanilla wafers. I recommend baking nilla wafers to dehydrate them before putting in pudding. I guess it's just about what you like but by no means am I saying don't go there. Just be wary of the label as soul food. read more

My daughter and I ate here today for lunch. Honestly, we didn't have high expectations. I am so glad we were wrong! I seriously want to go back even though it would be a drive. We both had the jerk chicken. It had just the right amount of spice, and was juicy. I got mashed potatoes and green beans with mine. Those beans were fabulous! My daughter had the yams, and they looked good. I don't normally like cornbread, so I didn't get any. However, I regretted that decision after tasting it. The tea was perfection. The service was wonderful. The people were so nice. Overall, this place is definitely worth giving a try! read more

I go to this place for lunch at least once a week. I love their food! The spice is right and they are super nice! I love their meatloaf and mac n cheese! I am dying to try their bbq ribs. read more

Food is simply amazing. You're greeted warmly and service is fast, accurate and friendly. Nothing fancy here but the food. If you're into delicious, homemade soul food with a caribbean flair, you better make your way here. You'll thank me. read more

I had a chicken breast and wing, corn dressing, black-eyed peas, collard greens, and jalapeno cornbread. It was all delicious and fresh, and I'll definitely be back! read more

The food was yummy, and I loved the workers. Cool peeps. I tried the meatloaf, mac and cheese, yams, chicken and dumplings, cornbread, and peach cobbler. read more

Excellent delicious authentic food!!! Large portions for a low price without sacrificing quality. Recommend the meatloaf and fried chicken as well as the sides. read more

Super salty greens, and the selection of food looked like it was the bottom of the barrel . People behind the counter talking to each other and not greeting you. I use to love this place, it's gone way down. Never again. read more

Best fried chicken!!! Also love the Mac n cheese, mash potatoes and green beans! Never disappointed. Yummy yummy yummy

I am from Charleston, S.C and there food reminds me of home!!! I had the barbecue chicken,cabbage and 1/2 string beans with baked Mac and cheese, corn bread and sweet tea and lemonade mixed!!! Awesome food and customer service!!! I will be back and will also recommend others!!! read more

Best Soul food in town! Fresh vegetables everyday. I love the Jalapeno cornbread. Check them out today. The prices are great!

Great food. Fish was fresh and cooked to order. My son had the pork chops which was also made to order. Top notch soul food in Charlotte. Banana pudding was also very tasty! Highly recommended. read more

This place is great. The fried chicken easily beats Price's and was made to order when I went. The batter is spiced to have a subtle but present kick to it and comes out nice and crispy. The sides were also solid though I only had the mac and chesse and the green beans. The mac and cheese seemed ever so slightly sour, which I had never had before but found quite nice. I threw some of the crispy battery that fell off my fried chicken onto the mac, which was a nice way to add some crunch to it. I also had some meatloaf because why not? I definitely recommend this as well since it is done well though it's not quite as special as the chicken. Service was nice and prompt though it was empty when I got there so this was easy to do. Portions are generous and the quality of the food really is something I would expect at a higher price point. There is a little seating though it's clearly a carry out place. read more

Just had lunch here and it was really good. The selections were nice and everything tasted great. I had beef tips with rice, Mac n cheese, and cabbage. They even make their own hot sauce. The staff here was really nice and attentive. I must say I'm glad I went and definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to try some new soul food. read more

If you want to tantalize your taste buds with mouth watering Southern food fare with a twist, Soul Central is the perfect choice! By far the best meatloaf I've ever had. Mac n Cheese is amazing comfort food and cornbread is divine. Everything I ate was delicious and I was not disappointed. This place provides friendly service, reasonable prices and the most flavorful dishes. Can't wait to try it again! read more

Can't beat their special. Meat, two sides, cornbread and a drink! Love coming here for lunch or dinner. read more

Soul Central - Friday night special. Meatloaf, two sides, cornbread and sweet tea. Delicious! - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Excellent Soul Food! I lived in Plaza for 4 months before trying this place and it was a mistake! I tried the daily special - BBQ Chicken, Mac n cheese, collards, jalapeño cornbread, and a banana pudding. Everything was excellent. I spoke to the owner and love the vibe - Looking forward to coming back and trying the other daily specials. read more

Made with pure love and tastes like grandma's cooking. The food was seasoned very well, spice that packs heat but not overwhelming. No one ever gets macaroni and cheese right in my opinion, but Soul Central hit the nail on the head with their mac and cheese. Lastly, the people who worked there are very friendly and helpful. If you want some good soul food in Charlotte definitely come here! read more

Wow, looks are definitely deceiving. This store front is almost invisible on Central ave., found on "yelp" gave it a try & was floored. Best Mac & cheese EVER, bbq chicken & homemade mashed pot. & gravy, let's not forget the sweet jalapeño cornbread. Staff, super friendly. We will definitely be back. Southern grub at its finest. read more

Dined at this new establishment on two occasions so far and each time the food was A-Mazing!! Southern home cooking done right is a spot on description. read more

Mac and cheese is trash & the green beans need salt. I honestly thought this would be real authentic soul food some things are good but other then that it's a no for me. Also the store is extremely hot read more