I really wanted to like this place because it's halal soul food! A dream come true! But the quality of the food just wasn't there. I got the jerk chicken combo with two sides: Mac and cheese and rice. Mac and cheese was pretty standard, not too wet and decently cheesy. Rice was also pretty standard. The jerk chicken just kinda made me nauseous. It was so soft that it disintegrated in my mouth. Maybe I came on a off day but don't think I'll be back. I also tried the mashed potatoes which were pretty good but also nothing out of the ordinary. The barbecue chicken was really sweet so not sure about that. The one highlight was their cornbread! Delicious and comes with the combo! It's a very small grab and go type of place. They had one table inside and one table outside. Also they charged me 20 cents for one plastic bag... read more

The Soul Spot - Jerk Chicken with Side of Macaroni and Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible food catered to a film set I worked on! Kept me and the crew well energized and full throughout our long workday!

I had the jerk tofu and Mac and cheese ! Authentic soul food with vegan options i such a treat. So tasty. The Soul Spot is great

They provided us food for our set, amazing food and great people. It was delicious. Would definetly recommend

First time here and I'm impressed. Let's just say when you can see the seasonings you know its going to be good. I ate light today. Fish and fries were very good. All the other food looks good and I will be back next week. Funny part I heard alot of chopping and things going on in the back and said to myself damn they getting busy back there lol read more

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The location ideal and food was amazing. The staff is very friendly. Most people order to go but the restaurant has a few tables inside and one outside. The corn bread is amazing. Not too sweet but just right. Very moist which is good since they didn't have butter. The steam table was filled with so many amazing options. From stew chicken, fried chicken, meatloaf and other foods. I for surely recommend this restaurant. read more

The Soul Spot - 2 Seafood Combo with 2 Sides and Corn Bread Dinner Combo - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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1. The service staff seemed as if we were bothering them just to inquire how to order (because there is no signage); and had smart remarks when ringing up our orders. 2. The the Rice & Peas were dry and flavorless. 3. The collard greens gives the "Glory Greens in the can Essence." Woody stems all throughout the container of greens. No flavor other than the juice from the can of Glory Greens. 4. The curry goat was introduced to just enough heat to ensure it was no longer raw; however I chewed on pieces of this curry goat for ten minutes and it would not "GIVE." I tried several other pieces of my curry goat and many pieces could not be penetrated with my very sharp human teeth. 5. There were only two tables to dine in and virtually no other place to consume your meal. 6. I would not recommend The Soul Spot to anyone looking for Jamaican food or Soul food unless you enjoy Glory Greens from a can and curry goat chewing meat that could use no less than 7.5 additional hours of simmering. 7. Additionally, I would recommend signs at each display sharing what the sides are; what the proteins are. Some of your items are not readily recognizable. read more

The Soul Spot - Curry Goat, Mac-n-Cheese, Dressing - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Awesome place with incredible food. The oxtail is a must. The jerk Chicken is a must. And always always get the candied yams.

The food from here was pretty... interesting. The food portions were big and reasonable but I was a little annoyed when i got my food with the meat on top... I got bbq beef ribs and I didn't like the face that bbq was touching my yams and Mac and cheese. Anyway, the mac and cheese was OK. The yams were VERY GOOD the beef ribs were pretty good too. I think the bbq was a little to tart for me. I also got stuffing and corn sides. The corn was SO GOOD. The stuffing threw me off cus it was sweet. read more

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The food is always tasty, but every single time I order, there is something either missing or completely wrong. I used to order from here frequently, but stopped around October 2019 because of the staff refuses to check orders for accuracy. I ordered again today and not much has changed. My side order was incorrect, and instead of giving me the option of a refund to an item that was out of stock, they just sent me another, assuming I would just eat it I guess. I'm actually starting to think this is their way of getting me not order from here anymore, which is unfortunate. Update- I am pleased to say that my issue was resolved well beyond my dreams. I was contacted about my order, and offered a complete replacement, an apology, and thanked for my continued support for the restaurant. I really appreciate it, and I got my chocolate cake! read more

The Soul Spot - "Chocolate Yellow Cake" - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ive ordered before and it was not great, but I wanted to give them a second chance. Got the chicken and dumplings ( paid extra for white meat) mashed potatoes and fried plantain. Also cornbread comes with meal. Ordered pound cake to make minumum on delivery. The chicken and dumplings was just pulled dark meat and what looked like gross chicken skin and 1 little dumpling piece. The mashed potatoes looked like farina...yellowish and tastes gummy. Im assuming its boxed potatoes. The fried plantain, no flavor but i just added salt and it was fine. Cornbread was sweet, nice little piece. They didnt have poundcake so they sent another dessert, not sure what it was, it had raisens on it and the texture looked like it was possibly a bread pudding, so I gave it to my coworker since i dont like bread pudding, she said it was fine. Dont think I will order again. Delivery was timely. read more

TLDR: Can only speak to my take out experience, but simply put, this hit the spot. It's time to put our dollars where our mouths are and support local Blacked-owned restaurants/businesses. A great place to support = the Soul Spot. I was having my bi-annual fried chicken craving (ok, maybe it's a lot more frequent than that), and was scouting Yelp for places to order from. The prices seemed fair, the menu looked diverse enough, and they had relatively fast delivery. I placed an order on DoorDash at about 5:30 PM and received my order within 50 minutes. My roomie and I ordered: Fried chicken platter with mac n cheese and fries (comes with cornbread) Jamaican jerk chicken platter with candied yams and stuffing (comes with cornbread) Lemonade Total of order through DD with tip = $41 Also ordered a banana pudding, which they, unfortunately, ran out of and reimbursed me for. But I won't focus on the ugly. The food came in fresh and hot and really satisfied my craving! The fried chicken isn't the best I've had but was decent enough; it was hot and tasty and not too oily. fries are the ones that are like thinner potato wedges. The mac n cheese was gooey and separated from the chicken by wax paper. The cornbread was just mealy enough. And the lemonade helped wash it all down. It was cold, sweet, and tart. The food was good, but not specifically out of this world. What I was impressed by to give the 5 stars is how tasty fresh and hot the food through delivery. Support local, support Black-owned! read more

The Soul Spot - Southern Fried Chicken Tray - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I enjoyed the food. It was fresh and there was plenty of it The presentation was good. I had it delivered and was not disappointed. I would have that again. read more

Hey! my sis-in-law found this place. My sister says it was a previously owned whatever it was before it great now! We used them for catering and it was a hit! The rice and peas and the pumpkin rice was nice and fresh. The curry chicken and oxtails were a succulent success!! My brother and sister-in-law also catered fish, stuff shells which provided a sweet peppery sauce along with a refreshing salad. I look forward to visiting them in person. read more

Let me tell you everything here is a HIT !! Best soul food hands down I drive an hour from Jersey just to get oxtails and I Always get extra for the next day ! The prices are unbeatable . Everything is so good if you're in the area don't hesitate to stop by trust me everything down to the customer service is amazing ! read more

This is what I eat when I am sad or when I need a pick-me-up. It never fails - this place is aptly named, as it always hits the spot. How can you not feel instantly better after eating incredibly moist jerk chicken that just falls apart, punches you with spice, a creamy and rich mac and cheese, perfectly cooked collard greens, and corn bread so moist and sweet it tastes like cake. If you're looking for some great home-cooked Caribbean food in the Boerum Hill neighborhood that also delivers, definitely check The Soul Spot out! read more

Found this place while looking for Black-owned restaurants to order dinner from. Delivery (postmates): Food arrived a tiny bit late, but not enough to bother me. Packaging was ok - the foods were super greasy and/or soup, so the containers were a little messy. No crazy leaks or anything, though. Food: I got chicken & dumplings with okra and mac n cheese. My god, that mac n cheese was AMAZING and the okra reminded me of how my mom would cook it in Indian food, which I really loved. I enjoyed everything in my meal. My sister got the jerk chicken with collard greens. She liked the taste of everything, but there were more bones than expected in the chicken. That might be a personal preference, as we're both weird about chicken bones lol. The app said cornbread would be included in our meals, but it was missing. :( I hope to try it next time I order! read more

The Soul Spot - Chicken & dumplings, okra, mac n cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food is flavorful and incredible, the staff are incredibly accommodating, and the vibes are great. and halal!!!

The Soul Spot offers classic soul food staples that take you back to down home cooking in downtown Brooklyn. I just had the lamb chops, mashed potatoes & mac and cheese. The lamb chops were fall-off-the-bone tender & served in a brown gravy that was savory but not overpowering. The mashed potatoes also played their part to perfection. They were mostly smooth with a few pieces of potato still intact for texture. They paired perfectly with the lamb chops. The mac & cheese gave the tangy contrast to the savory lamb chops. As the most important side of any soul food plate, they delivered. The cornbread was delicious and complimentary. In fact, it was better than the piece of pond cake that I bought and had the aftertaste that I usually associate with those individually wrapped store bought slices. The only reason I couldn't give the meal 5 stars. I'll be back because the beef ribs and stewed chicken, greens and mixed vegetables all looked great! Tip: I got there about 11:30am and it looked like the food had just been put out. read more

so yummyyyy i loved the jerk chicken and sides, very fulfilling and flavorful. love this place!

the Mac and cheese and jerk chicken was amazinggg! and there are vegan options so, i would definitely eat here again.

I've had the jerk and baked chicken, oxtails, turkey wings and fried whiting. I won't get the fish again. It was a bit too hard for my taste. The vegetable medley, mac and cheese and candied yams were excellent. I'll pass on the collard greens. I wish that they didn't pile all of the food into a small container. Oh, and they only accept cash on Sundays. read more

What I love and appreciate about this restaurant is that unlike every other Caribbean establishment I actually have a variety of vegetable sides other than steamed cabbage! You can still enjoy your island food without 3/4 of the meal being rice. The okra is the truth, the collards had me at hello and the cornbread...nuff said !!! Everything was well seasoned. If it's your first time, make sure you check in to get 10% off your order. read more

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I ordered whiting...dry, tastes loke it was cooked hours ago. Turkey wings, collard greens, stuffing and potato salad. I got mashed potatoes instead. Pissed off about that! Wings, collards and yams were good. read more

I'm not sure why I'd never stopped into The Soul Spot before. I mean, I've got soul.* More importantly, I live just a few blocks away, and I really enjoy barbecue chicken, mac and cheese, jerk chicken, oxtail, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, honey chicken...basically, they make chicken in a lot of different ways, and they make it well. For about $10 they will load you up with some good chicken and a couple of sides, and I'll guarantee it'll fill you up. I'm personally not a big collard greens fan, but they aren't half bad here, and I even like the steamed veggies even if it's mostly cabbage. It can be a little on the greasy side overall, and they didn't have cornbread last time, but a meal here will hit the spot. The Soul Spot. (See what I did there?) _____________ *But I'm not a soldier, if you were wondering. read more

The Soul Spot - BBQ chicken - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So happy I came into this Spot!! The food looks and taste so fresh . The prices are reasonable the area is nice. The spot is small but it adds to the soup feel. The oxtail is so meaty , mac n cheese is cheesyyyy and delicious... collard greens are perfect , not too vinegary like other places... the mash has so much flavor and the yams are sweet but not too candied .. honestly everything was on point and the servings make it a 2in1 meal ! The baked chicken was cooked amazingly not one bit dry... and the catfish was fried fresh and the seasoning on that breading was differently delicious!!!! read more

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$20 for an extremely generous portion of oxtail, Mac and yams. Sweet staff and food was genuinely so good. Not for in-restaurant dining but there are plenty of places nearby to seat and eat your meal. read more

Great food, huge portions, tasty delicious, and extremely reasonable prices. Plus, It's halal! My fav sides are the okra, and Mac n cheese. The meat loaf is good, lamb is great. not a fan of the fried chicken read more

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The first time I went to soul spot it was so good , I got the jerk chicken rice and peas with collard greens , I referenced ppl to go ,; the second time I went I got Mac and cheese collard greens and jerk chicken it wasn't that good overly salty .... Today was my third time going and most certainly my last time this time around I got rice and peas jerk chicken and collard greens ... the food was salty as F*ck and and the chicken was cold as F*cl I was so upset since I didn't eat all day , .... Honestly if you want real Caribbean food this place isn't it the people making the food isn't even Caribbean if u want real Jamaican jerk go somewhere else .... if you want real southern food go to bedstuy fish fry Southern spot is a fail ! I'm giving a it a fail because for 15 dollars a meal I should be able to have my food hot when I get it more importantly I go there there's no Caribbean drinks ! How is this a Caribbean spot no Caribbean drinks? That's because it is not Caribbean! read more

3.5 Stars I don't claim to be some Caribbean food connoisseur, nor have I ever been, but I know good food when I taste it and Soul Spot has some pretty good Caribbean food! It's not the best I have ever had, but my stomach still loved it. We came here on a Saturday evening at about 6:30pm and the small restaurant was completely empty. We were the only customers inside when we ordered and sat down to eat. The restaurant only consisted of a few tables, a small TV and a counter area for the employees to scoop the food. We picked up a paper menu and I immediately zoned in on the Jerk Chicken, despite all of the options available at the ready! And yes, there was A LOT of entrees of Caribbean goodness to choose from! The prices were a bit steep at $11 for the dinner entrée s, but it did come with 2 sides and you have to factor in the fact it's a restaurant compared to a food truck, which is where I get my dose of Caribbean food. There were 2 females behind the counter ready to serve us, who seemed relatively bored, but were nice. Most of the time we were there they were watching an old episode of 'Martin' and were just chilling, but when customers came in they went back to their posts. Onto the main event, what did we get? JERK CHICKEN WITH RICE & PEAS AND MAC & CHEESE The Jerk Chicken was awesome! OK, maybe my opinion was a bit skewered due to my eagerness to chow down because of starvation, but in retrospect, it was really really good! The meat was tender, juicy and spicy! The rice and peas were just ok as the rice was a bit harder than I like. The Mac & Cheese was the gooey kind, not the stuck together kind and I loved it! The flavors on the sides weren't mindblowing, but considering the food had been sitting out in the serving trays for god knows how long, it was pretty damn good. Also, I loved the large portion sizes given to us. Although, considering the $11 price tag, I was expecting every centimeter of my plate to be covered. SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH MAC & CHEESE AND MASHED POTATOES The chicken was SMOTHERED in good ol' fashion saucy gravy and I loved the flavors from it. Honestly, I never had smothered chicken before, but I really liked the peppery taste to it. The mashed potatoes and corn were OK and nothing to jump up and down about, but they made for decent sides anyhow. We also ordered a few drinks, the Homemade Punch and the 1/2 Iced Tea/1/2 Lemonade. If there was a major downfall to the restaurant it was absolutely the drinks! They were soooooo sugary and sweet, they were really hard to digest. We drank our drinks out of major thirst, but we both couldn't come close to finishing them. Also, I would've liked the food to be a bit warmer because they were sitting in their serving trays to stay warm, but were not re-heated. If Yelp could give 3.5 stars, that is what I would give Soul Spot. It was slightly better than a 3, but not on a 4 level due to the not so warm food and terribly sweet drinks. read more

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Smells so good in here, my olfactory receptors were pleasantly stimulated as I walked in. They have a lunch special that comes with an entree and two sides. I got the ox tail, rice & beans, & mac n cheese. The portion was big and for $11.99, I was a very satisfied customer. Not to mention that the server was very friendly and waited patiently for me as I was very indecisive with all the good selection they have. What can I say, the name says it all. The Soul Spot is were you go if you want soul food. Thanks to yelp, I got a 10% discount. I showed the cashier who didn't seem to know what I was talking about when I showed her the deal. In the end, she did honor the discount although she wasn't too friendly afterwards. read more

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Came here yesterday and the food was really good. There was alot of options to choose from and looked fresh. Each plate usually comes with a side of cornbread but they ran out so we got a roll instead. The ladies in the front are helpful since we weren't sure what to try. The bbq ribs were nice and tender and the sides were pretty good too.The place seats about 4 people so its a bit small for dining in. Definitely a place to check out for soul food! read more

The Soul Spot - BBQ Beef Ribs, Side of Mashed Potatoes, and Side of Macaroni and Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Walked inside and was greeted by the workers kindly but found the food to not look appetizing or appealing at all. It was the middle of the afternoon and all of the food looked like it had been cooked for hours (possibly longer) and just sitting in the trays, out in the open, partially dried out. Order at your own risk. read more

The low Yelp rating is a surprise, but then it's a bit like reading a TripAdvisor where a hotel gets bashed for facets of the experience I may not care as much about, like the parking, the Wi-Fi and the free breakfast. In the case of The Soul Spot, some of the flaws involve remote ordering and coupons. All of my previous trips involved the American side of the menu, usually fried chicken, but tonight I wanted to check out the West Indian offerings. Unfortunately they were out of curry chicken and curry goat. The jerk chicken was available, so I got with the old standbys of collard greens and mac and cheese. Kurt A. got it right on the greens; tangy is the word. They had a lot of flavor even without apparent meat influences. And I disagree with the mac and cheese criticism here. It was a creamy delight and it seems unfair to blame them for not putting crumbs on top. The jerk chicken wasn't the traditional preparation but still had a good kick. I suppose in a perfect world there would be more chicken in the chicken - there were two pieces and not giant ones - but the sides were certainly massive so the overall amount of food was sufficient. read more

I've been using them for 5 years now to cater my after school program's Thanksgiving event. The owner is always attentive and responsive and the food is always good. The adults always end up eating most of the food because all these kids want to eat nowadays is pizza, french fries or food from the Chinese restaurant. The baked ziti and BBQ chicken were especially good this year! read more

The BEST jerk chicken I have ever had in my life. The place is small and they don't really have much seating but there isn't usually too many people sitting there and eating. The food however is out of this world good. The jerk chicken falls right off the bone. I don't usually like mac and cheese but the one they make here is amazing. Must try. good service as well. read more

The Soul Spot - Homemade Iced Tea Jerk Chicken Lunch 7. 2 Chicken Combo with 2 Sides and Corn Bread Lunch Combo - Soul Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had to drive downtown then park and walk because Uber wouldn't deliver to Williamsburg BUT when I say it was worth the drive plus walk the lamb n Mac n cheese n rice is all you need I wanna try the turkey wings tho read more

New to Brooklyn and decided to take a chance without reading any reviews. The food was delicious! I got salmon, okra and plantains. Wonderfully seasoned moist salmon, generous portions and a nice piece of cornbread. My only issue was a slow Uber delivery but this is definitely food worth waiting for. read more

I came back again after trying mealpal for lunch. I got the BBQ chicken with two sides. My sides were mashed potato and the plantains,... let me just tell you they did it again. Everything is sooooo tasty and so well seasoned and portions were generous for about $12. This place is the bomb and a true culinary gem. read more

Far from southern.. I'm from atlanta and nothing of this tasted like southern soul food. I read the reviews before I ordered through postmates (only took 30min) because you can't trust everyone's soul food, especially northerners and I was utterly disappointed. Why are the collard greens so sweet ?!! The catfish wasn't fried , it tasted baked then dipped in the fryer for a minute or maybe it was sitting out for too long , either way it wasn't bad just not fried. They also forgot my peach cobbler which was so upsetting given that it would've probably been the only thing I would've liked. read more