A warm and soulful restaurant. Once we entered it truly felt like we were with family. Our…read morewaitress, Milan was so friendly and made great suggestions about what to order. I ordered the Jamaican tea drink-so dressing and the Kingsley Street Fried Chicken dinner. The chicken was perfectly fried to perfection, the macaroni and cheese was cheesey, the yams were definitely what it means to be candied and the cornbread was warm with enough sweetness without being too sweet. I really enjoyed the ambience and hospitality here. I cannot convey how delicious this food is!!! This is in my top three restaurants to eat at now.

Soul food has arrived to North Buffalo in a big way! Get the word out because I need them to stay!…read moreRestaurant is in the heart of North Buffalo, located on Hertel about two blocks from Parkside. Cute vibe inside. They do have a bar setup, but didn't appear it's used for alcohol. I was greeted as soon as I opened the door and was walking through. Being my first time, I did order a few didn't dishes, sides and desserts to try. There was NOT a bad dish. All the food was amazing. Great portions, tasty flavors and everything truly was cooked to perfection. I have given up talking about prices because let's be honest where can you go for cheap anymore. BUT I have to mention I got the Kinsley street fried chicken dinner, it comes with four prices chicken (half chicken, breast,leg,wing,and thigh) and two sides for 22.99, I felt this was actually a great price point and so worth it. Our next dish was the JP fish sandwhich and fries, again, the sandwhich was huge, the fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection! Fries were yummy. Next up was the TPs hot honey chicken sandwhich. Now I am over the hot honey chicken sandwhich as it's been done to death, but I still always feel the need to try eveyones hahaha, and glad I did another grand slam sandwhich! For the sides, I tried the Mac and cheese, pinto beans, collard greens and coleslaw. If you follow my reviews I am a Mac and cheese snob, don't think I order many that I liked, well thank you Heavens because the Mac and cheese was DELICIOUS!!! The Coleslaw was also top notch. I don't eat collard greens or pinto beans but my family told me they were good. They did not have desserts on the menu but I seen some on the counter, sooooo I order a slice of caramel cake, slice of sour cream cake and peach cobbler. Fat kid heaven they all were so good. Literally the best caramel cake since my mother in law! I felt like I just ate at my husband's family reunion. I had to go in and order, then I left ran to dash and came back in about 25 mins and my food was ready when I got back. So service was pretty fast. My only thing wish you could order on line first, parking is not the best in that area. Also Google has address as 1641 Hertel but it actually is 1633, not a big deal because same area but just a heads up.

Was in town for the weekend and wanted soul food so I Got a pickup order after hearing about it on…read moretik tok . Was greeted right away . Very friendly vibe and nice decor. Order was ready and I was told about the Groupon they had. Got chicken and 2 sides. Everything was good so I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in town.

Excellent food truck experience. After Slow Roll Buffalo their food truck provided nourishment. I…read morehad the fried chicken $10 special. The chicken was excellent. The beans plus macaroni & cheese made a tasty combination. The homemade beverage was good, too!

Not sure if this restaurant is newly opened. Overall the food was good but the chicken wings were…read morefried in old grease (or so it tasted like it was). We were told our food would be ready in 20 minutes however, it was 45 minutes before we got our food.

The food was amazing here. The bar tender was cool, the service was great the food came out…read moretogether with the rest of the group. The setting was cool and relaxed.

the food and service were fantastic best meal I've had in a long time.. had the fish fry with sides…read moreof grits and fried orkra. my friend had the shrimp poboy. will go again very soon

Fried Haddock is 5/5! Very cool spot with local art and a good vibe. The owner and everyone working…read morehere this Saturday morning is nice. Check it out for breakfast!

by far the best soul food place in buffalo. yams are sweet and tender mac an cheese delicious and…read morecheesy. pepper steak was tender and seasoned. i normally get a fish fry haddock always seasoned and fried golden.

Great food and excellent customer service, they really take care of their customers. There was a…read moremistake with my order so they gave me a free side and a free dessert

OMG, now I'm craving Soulful Cravings and Desserts. I'm in Buffalo for a few weeks and I've already…read moreeaten here twice. The mac & cheese is some of the best that I have ever had!! The green beans are perfectly seasoned, and the yams have just that right touch of sweetness. You can definitely tell this was home-cooked, fresh food by someone who knows what they are doing... This is years of experience and love pouring out of my plate !! If you are in the Buffalo area, you should definitely get a plate (or two). My wife and I don't eat meat , and we were able to be full and satisfied. (Check out the pasta Alfredo as well). You can take a look at their entire menu on their website: https://www.soulfulcravingsanddesserts.com/

From the owner: Soulful Cravings & Desserts is a mother and daughter owned business dedicated to serving up…read moredelicious soul food with love in every bite. From crispy, golden-fried wings to tender, slow-braised oxtails over fluffy rice, each dish is crafted with rich flavors and tradition. With a passion for good food and family, we bring the warmth of a home-cooked meal straight to your plate, making every bite a soulful experience.

I really hate to leave a 1 star review, but I must be honest. I was so disappointed by this place…read more I had high hopes after seeing other reviews, but it just did not live up to the hype. I did takeout so not sure of the setup inside. I got a couple things to try, fingers with fries, and a steak hoagie. The hoagie was so dry. I mean the most driest hoagie I have ever had. It's not like it was super cheap, comparable to other places I guess. It was just not good. I asked for sauce on my fingers and got plain without anything to even dip them in. I would have been on if sauce was on the side, but nope nothing. Maybe when I went it was just and off day for them which I understand happens, but that was enough for me not to go back.

We were warmly welcomed when we walked in! The dining area has several tables and a few booths. It…read morewas bright and cheery. The whole place was decorated for Christmas with table decor and a tree. The food we ordered took a little while to prepare although there were only patrons at one other table, there was a steady take out business going on. My dining partner and I both ordered a rib dinner with hot sides: mac n cheese, greens, yams, hush puppies. The ribs had a sweet BBQ sauce, no heat to the taste and they were just warm, the greens were not super well seasoned and they also were not served hot. I had to add salt and hot sauce and asked if they could be heated up. The owner obliged and brought them back piping hot. The mac n cheese was very cheesy, however it lacked the depth of adding several types of, or at least a sharp cheese to it. The yams had a sweet seasoning with hints of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg... We also ordered the fried chicken skins which came out freshly coated in a crunchy batter and fried crisp, they were served with hot sauce and Bleu cheese dressing. Very crunchalicious! The banana pudding was also very good... it was amped up with several types of cookie chunks, a cookie crust and cheesecake banana pudding...

I placed an already paid Too Good To Go order at 5:32 PM with a pickup window from 6:00 PM to…read moremidnight. I arrived around 6:30 PM after a 30-minute commute. When I got there, I had to ring a doorbell at what appeared to be a location connected to a private residence rather than a storefront. A woman answered and told me they didn't have any food available and were about to head out for the day. This was frustrating because the pickup window had just started and I had driven quite a distance specifically for the order. If there wasn't food available or the business planned to close early, the order should have been cancelled in the app beforehand so customers don't make unnecessary trips. Overall, the experience felt confusing and inconvenient, and better communication through the app would help prevent situations like this.

I saw this place on social media and wanted to stop in to support this local black-owned business…read morefor breakfast. They serve lunch and dinner as well. I ordered a few different things off the menu since they were running some specials, including the fried shrimp, grits, the breakfast eggrolls, which I got with bacon and egg, as well as the breakfast sandwich, which I got with sausage patties. Everything was delicious and I really enjoyed everything I got! The breakfast eggrolls are a little on the greasy side, so something to keep in mind for the future. They were pretty busy that morning so it took a minute to get my pick up order but you can call ahead/order online to place orders which I definitely would to save you some time in the future.

Great service from our waitress. Was sat right away and most of our needs were met. I ordered the…read morepancake breakfast with the pancakes prepared well done, cheese eggs, bacon and a side of cheesy grits. My hubby had the catfish and shrimp dinner with greens, coleslaw, mac and cheese with cornbread. Breakfast: Pro's- my pancakes were cooked perfectly. Well done, crispy edges, fluffy and soft inside. Some of the BEST pancakes I've had in a very long time. Eggs were good and I really enjoyed the thick cut bacon. The consistency of the grits were the perfect texture and required NO extra salt. Con's- I asked for more strawberries and was denied. They said it was just a garnish. I would've paid extra if need be, so I was taken a back by the response. The fruit complimented the cakes like jelly does with peanut butter. You can have it alone, but together it's even better. Another con was they charge extra for cheese in the grits and in the eggs. The charge has become customary so thats no big deal, I just hate when you're not told it'll be an extra charge and get a surprise when you're settling the bill. Lunch: Pro's- Shrimp and coleslaw were very tasty. Con's-My husband was disappointed with the fish. He stated it lacked flavor despite it looking well seasoned on the outside. I guess it didnt soak into the actual fish. The greens were ok and he didnt care for the mac and cheese. Overall, good. However, just an ok lunch which was surprising because we used to come here for our Black History celebration every year and the food would always exceed expectations. The music playing in the background added to the ambiance in a good way. Give them a shot. Pro tip- Brunch starts at 12pm on Sunday so if you want to beat the church crowd go b/w 12-12:45pm that day. Definitely worth checking out. The brunch is delicious!

This was my third visit to Phat Catz restaurant in Buffalo, NY, and the experience continues to…read moreimpress me. The vibe is always upbeat, welcoming, and full of energy. You're guaranteed to see people from all over Buffalo gathered at the bar enjoying great food, drinks, and even better conversation. The food is outstanding, and the servers are fun, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The only downside is the wait time for the food, which can be a bit long at times, waiting an hour is the minimum. Even with that, the atmosphere and quality of the experience keep me coming back. Order the haddock and macaroni/cheese. #HappyEating

One of the best soul food places in Buffalo in the Broadway market always use to get lunch here…read morewhen I was on lunch break from work. Porkchops is fire mac n cheese etc

I got a to-go order for lunch at his place in the front of the Broadway Market. The quantity of…read morefood was enough for two meals! I had the pork chop dinner which comes with two sides. Two huge pork chops were more than I wanted for lunch. The food is already prepared and kept hot, so there's no waiting unless there's a line at the counter. A good place to come for some real home cooking.