I love this place so much. Everytime I order, it's always a pleasant experience. The food is so…read moredelicious. I let my co workers try some. Now I have them hooked. Thank you so much!!!!

A Soul Food Restaurant located in a small strip mall in Oak Park IL. The menu consists of fried Cat…read moreFish fillets, chicken wings, smothered pork chops, Mac & Cheese, greens, cabbage and other delicious items. My first time coming here and I was impressed with the food. They allow you to sample the food to see if you like it. Which is a bonus to sample before you make your decision to purchase. I ordered the fish fillets which was very delicious and well seasoned Golden crispy and fried well. My sides were the cabbage and beef spaghetti. The cabbage was well seasoned as well. The spaghetti had a funny tasting season that I didn't like. Nice size portion of food for a reasonable price. FYI. No dining area. Order to go only

The very very best service food and options!…read more The owners are SUPERIOR! Every customer feels welcome and is treated with the deepest respect.

My family and I was looking for some good soul food and we found this place on yelp. I really…read moreenjoyed the food. My wife and I had the baked whitefish stuff with spinach mashed potatoes and green beans it was so delicious. The costumer service was outstanding they were very kind and attentive. It was a all around great experience. If you are looking for great food and great service The Meal of the Day Cafe is the place.

I decided to do takeout here on a Sunday night for dinner. We placed our order online and did…read morepicked it up with no issues. The lady at the counter was very welcoming and joyful. The food was good, but a little bit on the expensive side. We ordered three one entree plates. They came with two sides and a muffin. My wife and son both ordered their fried chicken entree with Mac & cheese and yams, and I ordered their smothered pork chops with yams and collard greens. The fried chicken was good, Mac and cheese was ok, collard greens weren't the greatest. The yams were delicious and the smothered pork chops definitely hit the spot. The food overall was seasoned well, not under seasoned and most importantly not over seasoned. The gravy was really good and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. We also ordered their banana pudding. This one was just ok. Not sure if I'd order it again. We wanted peach cobbler but they were out. Next time we'll order that if it's available. My entire family enjoyed their meal and we will definitely be returning.

Came here on a Sunday for a nice lunch - I chose to dine out. Upon entering I was greeted by a…read moreyoung lady at the bar. I grabbed a menu and she was able to take my order. I chosen the $21.99 meal which is one entree, 3 sides and a dessert. Not bad, right? I waited about 5 minutes before my meal was packaged and handed to me. Should've taken that as a sign. Especially for soul food. Chicken and gravy - decent. The gravy was thick and tasty. Not salty thank the heavens. My issue with the entree was that you could tell the chicken had been sitting in the gravy too long. The crispiness was gone. Corn muffin was basic and small. Nothing special or out of the ordinary. The yams were an absolute no. Definitely canned yams made with no love. same for the collards. The Mac and cheese was alright but it reminds of of the Mac and cheese they serve as the kids table. Overall, for $24.39, the meal fell flat. The peace cobbler held together real well. While I enjoyed popping my head in, I will not be back.

I found this place on Yelp. I am very picky with restaurants and I checked them out. They did not…read moredisappoint. We tried a few different things BBQ tips chicken, pork and turkey. It was great and had a very nice sauce. We also got steak tacos and a smash burger. They were both great. Check them out! Their hospitality was also amazing!

While in Oak Park, I was on the hunt for some soul food before heading home. Stopped in at Splyt N…read moreHalf and was glad that I did. I ordered the catfish dinner with spaghetti and mixed greens for my sides. I also ordered black-eyed peas and cornbread. I would knock a point off on the catfish steaks for being small. However, they were full of enough flavor that I didn't put hot sauce on them. Loved the spaghetti. And the greens with smoked turkey were also pretty good. The black-eyed peas with the cornbread were the winners. The smoked meat in the peas was a plus. I'm a fan for establishments with pleasant service and they score high here. Add to that tasty food and I'll keep going back. There are several other menu items I want to try.

I just had to visit Surf's UP - Maywood after discovering its collaboration with Good2Go Veggie…read morewhich I have tasted at Vegandale, a vegan food and drink festival. Surf's Up serves a Good2Go product on their menu being the Shock N' Shrimp. When I discovered that, I just had to visit because since Vegandale I have been on the lookout for Shock N' Shrimp throughout Chicago. As a vegetarian, I am always on the hunt for plant-based foods. So, I chose and made my way to Surf's UP which sits within a short distance of the hospital I work at in Maywood. I ended up ordering their 8 Pieces Shock N' Shrimp which came with Fries, figuring that it would fill me up rather than the 3 Pieces Shock N' Shrimp. I always love ordering online via yelp because it is convenient! Most of the time my orders are completed upon my arrival or near complete. I encountered the issue of my order not going through via Grubhub, resulting in me having to call Grubhub to cancel. All went well with that process, and I was refunded in a timely manner by Grubhub. And at the time, the employee was patient, even when receiving the call from Grubhub. Since I was already onsite, I resumed the ordering process after the employee got off of the phone with Grubhub because I just had to have the Shock N' Shrimp. And no more than 10 minutes from the time I placed my order with the employee, he completed it, and I was well on my way. As for my food, the Shock N' Shrimp tasted wonderful! To complement the taste, I was given barbecue dipping sauce with them which I absolutely loved. And I just cannot go without mentioning the Fries which were not too overly seasoned. I enjoyed the Fries equally as I did the Shock N' Shrimp. With there being other items on the menu that I would love to try, I am very well open to visiting and ordering from Surf's UP - Maywood, or any other Surf's UP location again. And with that being said, I share my endorsement of Surf's UP with you all. Ambiance: 3 1/2 | Service: 4 | Food: 4 Recommendations: Vegan Chunky Chili, Lar-Bear's Beyond Meat Bowl, Vegetarian Bowl, Anthony's Beyond Meat Burger with Fries, Vegan Shock N' Shrimp, Shock 'N Shrimp Tacos, Cheese Garlic Corn Bread Muffin, Fried Biscuits, or any of the Sides. ~ Oh darling, let's be adventurers ~ Thomas G

While i don't get here as often as i like to, BUT WHEN I DO it doesn't disappoint. The meal was…read moreprepared and served with care. When I hear "your order will be ready in 15mins" I already know that it's being made to order..and guess what i like that! I dined in and grabbed a window seat for my lunch, the seating was decent, the music was soothing as I sat and destroyed my lunch! I am not sure why they serve the sauce (rhetorically speaking) because my shrimp were cooked to perfection and the wings were like being at a family member's house. M The owner was on his way in with supplies, and greeted me as he was completing his task. The team member has always been pleasant, she is a staple there whenever i visit. Ok, my review is done, I've received my nourishment for the day and now back to serve the community. Enjoy, be safe and Make It happen D

Wish I could give a lower rating…read more Truly disappointed, practically refused service. Came in to pre-order for an event and told they couldn't take my order. When I explained I only wanted 3 sandwiches today. I was told they had no ham or steak . All the other customers who had catering and or preordered were waiting because the orders were not ready as scheduled

Absolutely horrible service. Tried to give them business and treated with absolute contempt. Wanted…read moreto try a couple of their items to verify what I had believed which was a quality tasty product. Because of their ignorance they lost out on a huge catering order!

You will not be disappointed! Fresh and delicious soul food, like momma used to cook!read more

Mediocre chicken and all the sides are WAYYYY too salty. (Greens, beans, and mac.) Even the…read morelittle tub of butter that came with the biscuit was over-salted!

Found this place on TikTok and had to check it out. As a Chicago native and a turkey lover, the…read more'turkey knuckles' were a must-try since they were new to me. I went all out and ordered the smothered beef tips, turkey wings, turkey knuckles, and banana pudding. The beef tips and wings came as full meals with two sides each. Definitely a spot for anyone who loves hearty comfort food.

Today, I decided to give Chef Daddy's a try because I was in the mood for greens and catfish…read more Honestly, if Brown's Soul Food had been open, I probably would've just headed there -- and I would've missed out. I'm actually glad they were closed today, because Chef Daddy's really delivered on flavor and hospitality. I live in the Oak Park area and have passed this spot countless times over the years, but it wasn't until I started seeing glowing reviews all over social media that I finally decided to stop in. The place is small and quaint, with just a few tables for dining in. As soon as I walked in, I was warmly greeted by one of the owners. After taking another guest's order, she came over and took mine. I ordered the catfish dinner with double mac and cheese and a side of greens with smoked turkey. While waiting, the owner came out to tidy up the dining area and asked how I heard about them. I told her about the recent social media buzz. A few minutes later, she brought out a couple of samples -- a piece of smoked turkey butt (delicious) and a bean and okra concoction (also really good). That personal touch made the experience even better. Once my order was ready, I headed home to dig in. Let's start with the greens and cornbread -- both were on point. The greens were well-seasoned, tender but not mushy, with a nice little bite and not overly greasy. The cornbread was semi-sweet, moist, and made with white cornmeal -- a perfect match for the greens. Then came the catfish -- and let me tell you, it was real catfish, not swai or some mystery fish like some places try to pass off. The portion was generous, with a great balance between the fish and the sides. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection -- honestly better than Brown's, which to me just tastes like fried MSG. Now, for the mac and cheese -- this was the only miss for me. It had a sweet note, possibly from sugar and nutmeg, which isn't my style when it comes to mac. I know some people like it that way, but I prefer a more savory, cheesy version. Overall, I'll definitely be back -- especially for the catfish, greens, and that tasty bean/okra dish. Next time, I just might try the barbecued turkey butt.

food always a hit. service always decent. it's a lil hole in the wall so the ambiance gon be what…read moreit is. the ONLY beef I got w/ them is (why I didn't give 5 stars) they: close too early, always outta SOMETHING, and the yams be kinda weird. Other than that the food gon always bus' know dat!

I really wanted to enjoy my experience with Lickle Jamaica Restaurant. First, I want to say that…read morethe young lady who assisted me was very pleasant and provided great customer service, and I truly appreciated her attitude. Unfortunately, the food experience was completely different. In these days and times, when everything is so expensive and people are working hard for every dollar, it is extremely disappointing to spend your money treating yourself only to receive the wrong order. I ordered a half white chicken dinner, but when I got home, I discovered that I had been given wings instead. I understand that we should always check our orders before leaving, and I take responsibility for not doing that. However, customers should also be able to trust that the order they paid for is prepared correctly. To make matters worse, the food was so salty that I could barely enjoy it. It honestly tasted like someone dropped a whole bucket of salt into the meal. When money is tight and you decide to spend what you have on a special meal, getting the wrong food and then not being able to enjoy it is very disappointing. Again, the customer service from the young lady was wonderful, so this review is not directed toward her. I just hope management takes more care with checking orders and food preparation. Customers work hard for their money, and whether we spend $10 or $100, we deserve to receive what we ordered and food that we can actually enjoy.