I don't usually leave reviews, but my experience was so amazing that I had to let the staff and the world, know. On a random Thursday, my business partner and I decided to grab lunch/happy hour to catch up. I specifically wanted to support a Black-owned business, and she instantly said, "Soul Vibez." As a frequent TikTok viewer, I was excited to finally try it. We arrived right when they opened at 1 PM and were seated in a small cozy booth in the back. Our server came over cheerful and welcoming, asking if we'd had a chance to look at the menu. I told her it was my first time, and she smiled even bigger, sharing all her favorite drinks and how to get the best value. We decided on a tequila flight (blueberry, leche, and strawberry). She headed straight to the bar to make them herself and when I tell you EVERY drink was strong, fresh, and flavorful... I loved it! My business partner then whispered, "You know she's the owner, right?" I said, "No way!" She was so kind, down-to-earth, and personable. When she came back, she said, "Let's start with some appetizers," and recommended her favorites. We went with the deviled eggs with lobster bites and the jerk chicken egg rolls and they did NOT disappoint. Every bite was fresh and delicious. For our entrees, she again highlighted the top sellers and her personal favorites. We ordered the blackened catfish and the stuffed salmon. It didn't take long to come out, and when it did, it was beautifully presented and piping hot. Everything tasted incredible, and the service was consistent, fast, and genuine. The fact that the owner was our server made the experience even more special. I would've never known if my business partner hadn't told me. When we acknowledged it, she just smiled bright and said, "Thank you so much for being here and choosing us." I immediately replied, "See you soon, sis!" I will definitely be back. Y'all go check them out you won't be disappointed! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - STUFFED SALMON. MAC & CHEESE. GREENS. Margarita Flight - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is AMAZING!! Don't get me wrong, you will likely have to wait at least an hour to be seated, but the food is worth it in my opinion. Great soul food and even better vibes, I see where they get the name from! The space is a bit small which likely contributes to the long wait time. Regardless, if you pack some patience, I highly recommend stopping by Soul Vibez! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - JERK CHICKEN EGGROLLS - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First visit to Chicago and was looking for good soul food. I will admit the food was delicious! However it was an extremely long wait. It is an extremely small place. I think if you only have 3-4 booths you should place some kind of limits on how long you can sit at a table so that you can accommodate more customers. When we arrived we were told 15-20 minutes. We waited about an hour. Then we were told that we should just sit at a table near the door (that was not clean by the way) because if not we may not even be served. At this point we are 30 minutes in. I was not interested in sitting in these high chair right by the waiting area. We were eventually seated. It was a booth that was basically made in half so you it is semi-private and you are dining with people who are not in your party. Enjoyed the meal, however was not expecting a 18% service charge for a party of 2. The long and short of it, is the food was great. But I don't think I will be returning here. The music is also very loud and hard to have a conversation since everyone is yelling. read more

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Food always consistent. Normally, I am afraid to order something different however I've been back twice within a week . Soul vibes is the place!!! definitely worth more great reviews might add the Cocktails are definitely 10/10 food always hot and consistent. I love the catfish mac & cheese sweet potatoes . Lamb chops are also good tender flavorful , red beans and rice is so good. Thanked me later. Ask for a Shay she's a jack of all trades. Definitely deserve a raise. read more

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Good food , clean , and the server was polite and the portions are a good size now I went to the original location read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Catfish, greens , Mac n cheese n sweet potatoes - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They don't seat diners the last half hour; only accept takeout. The vegan wings in the 226 sauce were so yummy! That sauce is bomb; they could bottle and sell it! The vegan beans and rice were tasty and the vegan mac was pretty good too! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Vegan 226 WINGS - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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While visiting Chicago, we had the chance to check out a soul food spot called Soul Vibez-and first of all, the name alone is a win! The food? Absolutely incredible. There were nine of us dining, and just a heads-up--make a reservation if you plan to go. We didn't have one and ended up sitting at the bar, but honestly, it worked out just fine. The ambiance was great, the bar was spacious, and the service was top-notch. Everyone ordered something different, and of course, I had to sample a little bit of everything from my family's plates just to see if the hype was real... and let me tell you, nothing missed. Every single dish was amazing. I ordered the three chicken wings with macaroni and cheese and collard greens, and it was hands down some of the best I've ever had--so good it made me question my own cooking! I also tried the stuffed chicken breast, baked beans, hot honey chicken sandwich, and a sirloin beef burger. Every bite was flavorful and on point. I can't stress this enough--if you're ever in Chicago, do yourself a favor and check out Soul Vibez. You won't be disappointed. read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Four fried chicken wings, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for brunch with a friend of mine and honestly the food was amazing. The fried catfish was seasoned well and went well with the grits. It came out hot and flavorful. I had ordered a side of sweet potatoes although it was good I thought it was cooked down to almost a porridge which was different. The service was a bit slow and there is a one hour timeframe at a first come first serve basis. Overall, I liked the quality of the food. read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - CATFISH & GRITS - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was absolutely a 5 star experience! Walking into this cute quaint space was very welcoming. Then I was pleasantly surprised by the service, the menu, and the quality of the food. We ordered the Dusse drink tower, salmon bite appetizer, lobster deviled eggs, and the brunch tower with lobster tails, strawberry shortcake waffles, banana pudding French toast, potatoes, eggs, beef bacon, turkey sausage, chicken wings, and oysters. Everything was delicious and we were stuffed. Our server Malcolm was wonderful! I literally wanna go back before I leave town. Lol. Definitely check this place out! read more

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After seeing this place all over my Tik Tok, I knew that I had to visit Soul Vibes as soon as I landed in Chicago. Despite arriving close to closing time, the staff was very accommodating. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the customer service was on point. The decor was really cute, with plenty of cute photo spots. We started with the Lobster Deviled Eggs, which were AMAZING! Though I'm normally not a lobster fan, I found myself absolutely loving the combination. The Soul Roll, a fried egg roll stuffed with mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, and collard greens, was also AMAZING. Such a unique and delicious combination. Chef's kiss. For my drink, I had a Lychee Strawberry Margarita, which was really refreshing and tasty. For my entree, I had the chicken wings with mac and cheese and cornbread. While the wings were standard, the mac and cheese and cornbread didn't quite hit the mark. Mac wasnt giving baked mac. It just seemed like regular macaroni. Our waiter mentioned that since we arrived late, the dishes might not have been prepared as they typically would be. Overall, my friends and I agreed that the appetizers stole the show, and I'd definitely return just for those Lobster Deviled Eggs and Soul Roll! The drinks were great too. My friends enjoyed a Lemon Drop flight. Despite the late hour, the staff never rushed us and even turned the music back on when we asked. If you're in Chicago, definitely make a stop here. Just make sure to go earlier to fully enjoy everything on the menu! read more

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I ordered pickup online, so I didn't get to have a dine-in experience. The person at the door got my food and brought it to me immediately. It seems busy on a Saturday, so make reservations to avoid a long wait. Love: online ordering system (easy to use; timely updates); chicken wings (seasoned to perfection); packaged well Like: red velvet waffle (thin waffle, would have preferred a thicker waffle) read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Chicken & red velvet waffle - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Warning: Be prepared for a long wait for seating, place is rather small and highly popular. When I received the food/drinks, I understood why! Omg, the food is delicious! Drinks are A1. Everything was well worth the price point and server was attentive. My friends and I got the tower , highly recommend! We also tried the lobster deviled eggs and hot honey salmon bites. 10/10!! Will definitely return. read more

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They are a super small restaurant that did not have the capability to handle large crowds and their recent exposure. The hosts outside of the place were helpful 8/10, but I was so disappointed No lie. Brunch Food: 1. Lobster deviled eggs and fried Lobster with waffles. The food was just okay, but cold. I had to do takeout and eat outside bc the wait was over 2-3 hours long. Overall rating: 5/10. More videos and pictures on my platforms: @CocoaAlmondJoy| CocoasJoy Fried Lobster and Red Velvet Waffle . I have videos & images of the lobster deviled eggs on my platform. That looked messy and thrown together. It was okay, just not worth the price, tbh. I am very disappointed in my experience. read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Fried Lobster& Red Velvet Waffle It was just okay; it was COLD. It's not worth the price. I am very disappointed in my experience. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Absolutely everything was delicious. EVERYTHING! We started with the Hot honey lemon pepper salmon bites, so addictive. We also started with the fried green tomatoes which were tasty as well. For entrees we got the chicken sandwich and the stuffed salmon with the lamb chop add-on. The chicken sandwich was tasty though the chicken breast could have been bigger. The seasoned Fries were perfect. The lamb chops have a sweet tangy reduced sauce that was so good. It was amazing with the garlic potatoes. The stuffed salmon was good and so was the Mac and cheese. Parking was easy on this rainy day. Please get a larger venue! Please. Note: - The place is small and there was a waiting line the entire time we were there. We got lucky because the party before us canceled. Our initial wait was 45mim-1.5hr. - 18% service charge - No refillable drinks - metered park on street read more

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Cute little spot with AMAZING food AND SERVICE. We went for lunch while in town for a conference. The bartender served us. She was very attentive and gave suggestions for the regular and vegan menu. And our drinks were amazing. The catfish was fried to perfection. My friend go the vegan Philly cheesesteak. We had no complaints. read more

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Long wait time. Good food Small establishment but it's a cute vibe with great ambiance read more

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Told us we would have a 45 min wait but got seated in 15 mins. Service, food, and drinks were all amazing. Everything we tried was seasoned well, and tasted delish. My wife had the blackened catfish with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and cornbread.. everything was bomb and highly recommend. Nia, our server, was amazing, attentive, and provided great service. 5 out of 5 recommend! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - FRIED CHICKEN WINGS with Mac and cheese and TRADITIONAL GREENS - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was absolutely amazing, the drinks were absolutely amazing, the service was absolutely amazing, and the ambiance was great. I will be back. The wings are to die for, but don't take my word you must try them for yourself. read more

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Cassie is a gem of a human. She helped me decide on what to eat and it did not disappoint. This place also has the best pickles. I wish I got the dj's name to give him a shoutout too because his music was so fun!! Amazing ambiance + good food, what else could I ask for. read more

Baaaybaaay! I ran to Yelp to drop this review 'cause it may help somebody have the heavenly experience I just had...listen. These 226 wangs was wangin. The Mac and cheese was cheesin. The greens were not my greens (I'm crazy picky cause I make them so well) but they were good and I'd order them again and that's saying a lot. The chicken...wait. Let me stop fantasizing...it's all gone and talking about it knowing they're now closed is so sad. I'd order some more. Really. The chicken was THE WHOLE BOMB. The honey, buffalo, lemon pepper sauce - whoa..,so, so, so good. The freshness of the fried chicken and how tender it was and falling apart was insane. The way they figured out this sauce and topped it off with jalapeños- again it's making me sad to talk about it. But I have to let the people know. Tomorrow when they open, get you some! I make some good Mac and cheese. But I was looking at this and trying to figure out what they did to get the texture and creaminess of the cheese while delivering the good burned top that we have come to expect when eating soul food Mac and cheese. What I call Grandmama's Mac and cheese. Welp. They're closed now. I'll be on the Uber Eats app ordering more tomorrow. Fo sho! Wish I could take it with me when I fly back home. read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - 226 WINGS - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Took more than 10 min to get the bill. Tempted to walk out but i ain't that person. . read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mashaya J , is a Wonderful Staff Member, She was very detailed and listened to Your orders I would go again if she working The Food was on point and the drinks was on point read more

3.75 Our date night was held here. I've been to the Orland location and this is close to downtown. Black owned and women owned had to support. They have a full bar as well I enjoy my frozen margarita. The service was good the wait staff that clear the table was too efficient lol ! He made sure nothing remained. We order the stuff salmon only was a 5/10 for ne lacked flavor but the side items stole the show. The red beans and rice ,greens and fried green tomatoes and ala carte cornbread was fire! They need a happy hour and that would bring a steady flow. They don't take resereservations either. It was decent read more

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The food was a 10/10 my mom enjoyed her birthday here. It's a cute place to go if u want to get a drink and some good food. I got my food hot and everything was fresh I definitely Recommend read more

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I enjoyed my dinner here! Now it is a little small and it was raining the day I came so there was no outside seating. All of the staff was pretty nice and accommodating. Since I came alone the bartender asked other guest would they mind if I took the empty seat between them and another party. The food was excellent! I got the soul rolls and the dipping sauce that came with them was the perfect touch. I forgot what drink I ordered but it was big & delicious. The 226 catfish was seasoned well & the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be coming back here anytime I visit Chicago. read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - 226 STYLE CATFISH CORN BREAD TRADITIONAL MAC & CHEESE - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great vibes. Phenomenonal customer services! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - The food was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great vibes. - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just want to say thank you for the good service and the food was amazing, me and my friends will be back. Wanda T read more

I couldn't write this review slowly enough, but it had to be written. I arrived at Soul Vibez 15 minutes after they opened and was seated immediately at the bar as a party of one. I placed my order right away when the bartender greeted me, hoping to ensure my food arrived in a timely manner. Not long after I was seated, I overheard the hostess telling newcomers that the wait was an hour and a half. Looking around, I noticed the bar and tables were full, with everyone waiting on their food. Over the next half-hour, I sat among three couples (parties of two) and watched as their food arrived, leaving my area in the center bare, begging for a plate to be placed in front of me. I remained patient. However, when the last couple near me--who had been seated and ordered after me--received their food, I began to feel tense. The bartender checked on them and assured me that my food was coming out next, which eased my tension momentarily. As more time passed, I noticed that everyone inside the restaurant had received their food except for me, including larger parties of six. They were even taking ready-made plates of food to patrons seated outside on the patio who were waiting for to-go orders. I finally asked the bartender what was taking so long. She eventually brought out part of my food, but the hot honey and cornbread came out later. As I began eating, the rest of the bar closed out and left. The bartender offered to discount my bill due to the wait, which amounted to a measly $5 compared to the total of my original order, tax, and mandatory service charge. The food was fine, but the long wait time and the feeling of being undervalued as a customer diminished the experience. Let's not forget what soul food is meant to represent. As a Black woman, this meal took the "soul" out of the food. I won't be returning. read more

This was my first time trying soul food in Chicago and although it won't be the best soul food I've had it was still amazing. It was my first time trying collard greens and omg it was so flavorful, juicy, and salty. The garlic mash was creamy, smooth, and garlicky. The Mac and cheese was a very good basic Mac and cheese and the chicken wings were perfectly breaded and seasoned. I loved the thin batter on the wings however I do wish they were bigger and juicier. The catfish poboy was so tender and flaky. It was my first time trying catfish and I loved it! I wish I actually ordered more of that instead. The food came out freshly made and piping hot. I definitely wish I was able to grab a drink because they all looked so good! The service was a 10/10. It seems like this place just opened since the owner was there to teach the staff. All the servers were super attentive and kind. For soul food, it is a bit pricy however the ambiance and vibes are immaculate and it's definitely a more upscale soul food places and it's also in one of the most expensive areas in Chicago so I'm not surprised. read more

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The music is always amazing, but the food -- TOP TIER! Malcolm was great and such an amazing help. Any questions we had, he was willing to get an answer for us! The flavor and seasonings sit on the taste buds so well & just linger! That fish is seasoned to perfection & the grits are the smoothest I have ever had! It was so good I went last week and and went again today! read more

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A 3 to 4 hour wait just to be seated is absolutely ridiculous. I genuinely don't understand the hype around restaurants that go viral but don't have the space or staff to accommodate large crowds. There was a line of people outside waiting for brunch for hours, which makes no sense for a place this small. We ended up placing a to-go order instead. I got the catfish and grits with a side of mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was a solid 10 out of 10. It was creamy, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The catfish was about a 7 out of 10. It needed more seasoning overall. The grits were supposed to be Creole-style, but I didn't get any Creole flavor, just plain grits and cheese. Is it worth all the hype? Not in my opinion. Am I glad I tried it? Yes. But to me, it's just another social media overhyped restaurant that doesn't live up to the wait or the buzz. Lastly while sitting outside in the hot sun I asked a waitress for water that she had lots of and she had to get permission to give it to me because I wasn't actually seated at the table yet im a customer with a receipt and I'm only outside because there's no room in the inside Maybe someone should be passing out water to the customers that were out there waiting 3 to 4 hours for chicken waffles ‍ read more

Food excellent! Every dish on point and seasoned to perfection. Catfish, mac-n-cheese, greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread and specialty lemonade. Ambiance gorgeous. Worth the 45-minute drive. Service was good but, not attentive due to crowd. Birthday dinner did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend. read more

Saw this place highlighted on instagram before our trip. The food, music, drinks, service, everything was really amazing. Malcolm was our server and was laid back and attentive. The lamb chops were probably the best I've in a very long time! The music definitely set the vibe. Take it from a Memphis Foodie, great spot for soul food! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Lamb chops, greens, mac n cheese - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything was so good. The music setting the vibes. Then we had the salmon eggrolls 10/10. I got the stuffed chicken and it was perfectly seasoned, with Mac & cheese, yams and greens for sides. I finished my entire plate & wish I could eat it all over which I will in due time!! Highly Reccomend. Malcolm was very helpful and patient! read more

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Great atmosphere and the service was outstanding! On top of that the food was fire! I would definately come back here to try something else! I had the catfish and grits ! read more

Good service and very good food. The catfish was fried perfectly. My wife loved the oysters and the fried tomatoes. Laid back atmosphere, but we went on a Sunday and it was packed. Very good place to eat. read more

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OMG!!!! Vibez, Food, Service was 10/10 AMAZING!!! A must try!!!! Kia the waitress was super sweet and helpful. I'm so stuffed, left no crumbs on the plate!!! Definitely coming back! Don't walk, Run to Soul Vibez!! read more

Soul Vibez - Chicago - Left no crumbs!!!! Housed It!!!! - Desserts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3 stars reason the Collard greens , and hot fried chicken once I received my food.. Arrived at opening at 1pm, it's 2 restaurants in 1 , Vegan and the Soul Food .. Seated promptly glad we beat the crowd. Because the people showed up and filled the space . Our waitres arrival was short hi name any appiztters or drinks . Yes and no one meal will be an appiztter. Jerk chicken with mac & cheese, collards and the finallyshowed up cornbread. , fried chicken collards and red beans & rice , stuffed salmon with Asparagus and sweet potato and soul trio platter chicken wings , soul eggrolls fried green tomatoes It's the smaller location , giving sat & sun brunch vibes , trendy music and several televisions . Drinks strawberry vibez , cotton candy cosmo , and my sip of prosecco . Stuffed salmon arrives about 20-25 , then the soul platter 10 minutes later then the jerk wings another 10 minutes. So after about another 30 minutes my chicken wings Collard greens and bland red beans & rice arrive , then my daughter cornbread appears and she was done eating . Waitress didn't give reassurance that the items may be delayed, she appeared after we all received our food asking was everything fine , sis it's too late , I'm bothered that you would put an 18% service charge for who and what , the men brought the food to the table . So basically we being charged for medicore service . Cake slice was thin $8 , banana Pudding was Pudding. Overall will I suggest it to others yes , because they will run sis for that 18% , me and mine just love to have a nice meal with no issues, so if it's a table of 4 all meals should come out together, if that's a problem it needs to be explained that food may take a minute. Overall the food was good , but the service left something to be desired for that 18%, plus I gave her an extra $20 for the dry service, probably wouldn't have but our uber was enroute. I didn't realize it until I got back to hotel why my bill was high like last summer electric bill . I got I'm getting my tip regardless so , I don't have to be attentive or check on my customers, This reminds me of a few restaurants in New Orleans and Atlanta, throw music on and serve themed drinks and the people will come , unfortunately not I . read more

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Don't waste your money. Definitely NOT worth it. Food tastes basic and under seasoned. Proportions won't even feed your children.

Food is delicious but don't have it delivered. Pick it up yourself. Lamb chops were top tier but costly and tiny. But the flavor! !! !