AMAZING chicken. "You should get the chicken wings". Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry good. read more

Whip My Soul - Ordered this for the first time. I saw everyone getting the chicken wings so I had to try. FIREEE just took my first bite - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped at this place on our way home. Neat little spot but this has some of the BEST home cooking my husband and I have ever had!! Owners were super friendly, courteous and welcomed you with a smile and humble blessings. If we are back in this area, it is a must stop!! read more

I keep craving the fried chicken and chicken wings from Whip My Soul! Honestly, some of the best I've had in Austin. The batter is so light and incredibly crispy, while the chicken stays moist and juicy. That combination of flavor, crunch, and tenderness is absolute heaven! The fried okra was also delicious, and the oxtail was tender, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. It is a little on the pricey side, so for me this would be more of a once-in-a-while meal but when the craving hits, it's worth it. If you're in the area or craving really good fried chicken or chicken wings, you've got to make the trip up here. It's worth it! read more

My husband and I found this place online and stopped by for takeout on our way back from San Antonio to Dallas on Sunday, 6/14. We got 2 x 3 Wings & 3 Tender w/fries and 4 Shrimp & 2 Chicken Wings w/fries. In addition, we ordered 2 Cheezy Mac & Shrimp Egg Rolls and 2 Oxtail Egg Rolls. All of the food was great! Very tasty! The letdown was the Caramel Cake slice that was soooooo looking forward to eating warm with some vanilla bean ice cream! Unfortunately, it was very DRY! I ate 1/2 and gave the other 1/2 to my husband. I was so disappointed! read more

Some of the best soul food I have had! Fried okra was crunchy and seasoned well. Yams were sticky, tender and perfect! fried fish and chicken were also seasoned well. I love that they don't cook with pork. being someone that does not eat pork. I had to get every side. Mac and cheese solid. Greens great had a little sweet bite to it. beans and rice were my favorite. The service super friendly and helpful. There was really no wait after ordering. Very clean and self seating. All the flavor kool aid. 10/10 read more

Absolutely hands down FOOD FOR THE SOUL!!! I will be back! Whippin my soul like that! They wrong for that! They got many flavors of Kool-aid I haven't had that in years! What a taste of nostalgic memories! read more

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The food was really good but the wait was so loooonnnggg! The line was down the length of the restaurant when we arrived. We waited because everyone that we talked to in line said the food was worth the wait. I gave a three start because of the wait. I feel the system could be better. I enjoyed my food. Cheesy Mac was the best in my opinion, as well as the oxtail egg rolls. The chicken wings were seasoned to perfection and nice and hot. Mean greens and dressing were just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't get them again. I had a side of fish, which was good but not super memorable. I also got the koolaid which was good, not too sweet but just right. The inside gives diner seating and not super nice, but had colorful wall art. Prepare to wait, even if you order ahead read more

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Whip My Soul! EPIC. Look, this place is completely outstanding EVERY SINGLE TIME. The owner is 100% hands on. He takes your order, and when he's free'd up he walks around the dinning room and introduces himself to everyone. Generally and heartfelt with your experience with his food and dining experience. I've come here a few times, and it's 100% consistency with service, care, food, cleanliness, and it's not easy, this place is always packed, always a dining room full of people, friends, family, just an amazing vibe here. I take my out of town friends here every time they come to visit. Normally I get the catfish, cause I love it so much, and I just crave it when I come, but this time I forced myself to try something new. Let me tell you it didn't disappoint. Their wings are outstanding too! Perfectly seasoned. Hot fresh, seasoned like an old family secret recipe. I also got 2 sides with the 3 piece chicken wing order. So I got Mac & cheese, of course. It's so rich and creamy, really one of the top 2 best Mac & cheese I've ever had. My second side I got was their yams. I can't explain it, but it just smells like Christmas and tastes like Christmas. They're a food group on their own. You have to, no you MUST get their yams. They're just epic. I'm already thinking about my next visit to Whip My Soul. read more

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Delicious food and excellent service! Everyone had a true smile on their face from the guests to the staff! Great place to eat and wind down with friends/family! read more

Whip My Soul - Oxtails & Cheezy Mac Eggrolls Mean Greens - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

My husband and I have been dining at Whip My Soul since it first opened. Why? Whip My Soul, one of the top comfort food restaurants, has consistently great food. The portions are generous, which means count on bringing a doggie bag home. The flavors are bold, authentic, and the food comes out hot and fresh. Standouts include the wings, fish, oxtails, and their soul food egg rolls. Some of our favorites include the sweet potatoes, greens and grits. While the standout for us is the food, the service is exceptional. The owners, family members and servers are Texas friendly and super kind. It is not uncommon for you to see the owner cleaning tables or mopping. We love their work ethic. Whip My Soul delivers traditional Southern comfort with heart, soul, and consistency. If you're craving satisfying soul food in Austin, this restaurant should be #1on your dining list. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. read more

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Outstanding food and service!!! The yams are just perfect and the cornbread dressing is really good too. We each had a catfish and shrimp combo and the servings were generous and perfectly seasoned. The owner, Antonio, was very enthusiastic and made our visit a fun outing. He really worked the crowd going table to table checking on customers and thanking them for coming. The restaurant had a really festive atmosphere like one big family. We will definitely be back to try the chicken wings. They looked delicious on others' plates. read more

I've had this on my list for a hot minute and was finally out in this direction to be able to try this location one of my good Yelp friends Dolores L has been here several times and gave her stamp of approval. We ended up arriving around 1 PM on a Saturday afternoon it was rainy outside and definitely busy on the inside. They have their menu listed out and you walk up to the counter order. Your food are directed to get your own self serve beverage and then wait for your name to be called to get your tray from the window. The gentleman at the front was so sweet. We let him know it was our first time here and what he would recommend for us to try. His recommendation was to have one with tenders one with chicken wings. We could try the different flavors and how they come out differently. I ended up getting the waffle and my friend got the tenders. Onion rings and waffle fries. The chicken had amazing flavor of both the breading, but also in the meat itself the wings and cells were huge even though I only ordered three I could only finish one along with half of the waffle waffle was very thin and crisp again, even without having syrup it was very tasty on its own adding the syrup made it better. We ended up getting to go to containers for both of us to take home and I will say that everything heated up nicely and was a great leftovers the following day. The restaurant itself was simple with tables that you could move to accommodate larger parties or smaller parties. The drink area was a little bit congested, very hectic just because of how many people were in there and I will say that they may have had an opportunity to do a better at busting the tables as individuals left, which seem to get better as we sat there before we left. I would totally go back to try other items almost forgot I tried their banana pudding cake and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend five stars. read more

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Whenever we are in the area we stop by and get our dinner. However, this trip we got food for the family as well. It turned into a large order! Tried the gizzards for the first time and they were delicious! Kids wanted the red velvet cookies and were disappointed at first at the size. But when they tried them, they changed their minds. They said they were very good! The only negative thing about this trip was we were missing food. We thought we checked our bags but it was so much! When we got back home we were missing the 3 piece fish meal. So triple check your order before you leave! read more

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The best soul food restaurant hands down in Austin! Honestly it's not even close. I've been here 4 different times to confirm this statement. Got 4 different plates and the food was consistent and great all 4 times. This catfish is delicious and the black eyed peas & yams are a hit. I love this place. Even got a cup of Kool aid which is the icing on the cake. Their soul rolls are absolutely stunning! Going to make this a monthly staple for my comfort food cravings. Thank you guys! Amazing like always. read more

Whip My Soul - 3 piece Catfish plate with black eyed peas & yams. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

FIRST TIME VISITING this restaurant. The food was goooood (I had the shrimp and fish with 2 sides plate) fried cabbage and red beans and rice (My apologies, I forgot to take a picture of the food.‍) The noise level was talking level. The atmosphere was southern style. Customer service was friendly and helpful. I didn't give all 5 stars because (Praying for their EXPANSION) IT WAS CROWDED! Not enough seats for everyone that wanted to eat in. Other than that, 4.9 is my rating and I WILL BE BACK read more

Whip My Soul is hands down some of the best soul food in Austin. It's a very casual, no-frills spot where you order at the counter and then grab a table, which makes it quick and easy. What really stands out is how consistent the food is. Every time I've come here, it's been just as good as the last! Flavorful, fresh, and exactly what you're craving when you want comfort food. That kind of consistency is hard to find and definitely keeps me coming back. If you're looking for solid, dependable soul food without anything fancy, this is the place to go. read more

Whip My Soul - Wings Dinner Plate - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

All I can say is get here as fast as you can. The food here brought a tear to my eye it was soooo good. No bs no exaggeration this was such great quality and flavorful food I was angry with myself for not coming sooner. Every thing is good it doesn't matter what you get! But if you must know I got chicken tenders chicken wings collard greens Mac and cheese yams corn bread fried okra and last but not least oxtail Mac n cheese eggrolls !!!! No I didn't eat all this alone I had my wife and kids and we all agree we LOVE this place. The service is wonderful the interior is very clean and there are so many drink options. I will say I only overlooked eating here because traffic on 620 is always so bad and because it's in a shopping center I simply passed by and never saw. Boy was that a mistake. Please do your self the favor and give Whip My Soul a chance . read more

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Just moved from NC so was looking for traditional soul food from a Black owned business and came across Whip My Soul. I'm so happy I have them a try because everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. It's a casual counter service restaurant that does get busy. I did come in on a Saturday evening and it was definitely their peak time. The line was to the door and food had about a 45 minute wait. For made to order food and with the crowd they had I expected that especially with a line and full tables. My food came out quicker than I expected. The macaroni and cheese was baked and still very cheesy. The greens were perfect, I just added some hot sauce to give them some spice. The fish and chicken were fried perfect and seasoned well. The portion size was good especially considering the cost of food and what other restaurants charge. read more

Whip My Soul - Wing Wings Dinner Plate w/ Mean Greens and Cheezy Mac Added a piece of fish - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Whip My Soul you did not disappoint! Food was delish, customer service was on point and the energy was good. The restaurant was clean and everything came out quickly. Top faves at the table would be the Oxtail & Mac Egg Rolls, Wings, Catfish, Mac n Cheese and the red beans and rice. Looking forward to coming back to try more things on the menu! read more

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The food.... Delicious. The service... the bomb. The young man taking my order helped me make a decision and went through the menu with me. On top of that, I called a month later bc I misplaced my receipt and they found it... and text it to me! 10/10 for sure!! read more

Whip My Soul - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Consistency is key and I love that this location is family owned. I don't come here often but when I do want some greens and some fried chicken just right, Whip my Soul a place to go. There are not too many items on the menu that I don't care for however, I hope one day or maybe in the summer you might add some type of fancy Cajun salad. That would be delightful. Anyway, I ran out here the other night to grab dinner for Bae and I. I really enjoy that. My food lasts me two meals. I got the two shrimp and fried chicken along with red beans and rice and a side of greens. Bay wanted some fried fish, extra crispy, some greens and candy yams. He loves cornbread, so I got that as well. read more

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I have heard so many great things about the different menu items! I'm in the beginning stages, as of a few days ago, to try every food dish on the menu. Yes, it took my first plate, and I knew I would return. You know when your first dish is the best; it's a sign to keep on coming back. So I walked into the holiday cheer; it was nice to see "Let It Snow" on the door. Also, it's a very spacious place. I loved the checkered floors, the woody walls, and the menu posted on several of them. It's a huge menu, which makes it easier to look it over without holding up the line. Of course, I ordered the oxtails but I order the greens instead of cabbage. Trying something new. But they switched up on me. Instead of the regular rice and beans, they had a yellow rice that was good and fluffy, full of flavor. Another delicious surprise is that the other side item is red beans and rice with sausage. Now, let me tell you, you get a lot of food. It may appear you can't eat it all, but you can because it's so good. The oxtail fell off the bones. The red beans, rice, and sausage had a nice spice to them. The yellow rice was just yummy. I ate the whole dish in one setting. Oh, one more thing, the parking is plentiful, and there are several businesses in the same parking lot. Also, let me give better instructions than the ones given to me. Once you pass Lakeline Mall, it's right down the street on the same side as the mall. It might be two or three lights, and you're there! Whip My Soul is now one of my favorite places to dine and to tell all my friends! read more

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Wow! We drove up from South Austin after reading a review on reddit. I thought, at best, this will be great food we try once. This was so worth the trip and we will definitely be coming back again. Everything was amazing. My fella tried the chicken and waffles, I got the combo plate with shrimp and tenders with Mac and cheese and okra, and we shared some Mac and shrimp egg rolls. These egg rolls are, hands down, the best I've ever had. You must try them. We loved our meals, and the shrimp were so fresh and tasty, I felt like I was at the coast. The plates were huge, we only ate about half of our food. So I'm looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow. Such a wonderful dining experience. I hope they open up another location down south. read more

THIS SH** LITERALLLY WHIPPED UP SOUL!!!! Hands down, this is the best Soul Food in Austin, TX. My girlfriend and I have been here 4 times in counting. Every time we come, we have been satisfied. This is a black-owned restaurant and babiiesss, this is one for the books. The best times to come are early before 5. SUNDAYS ARE SUPER BUSY, (line out the door busy), so beware of that. Let's start with the service, the owner is HIM. Every time we've come, he's greeting everyone that comes in with a calm, cool, welcoming, and assured demeanor about himself while taking orders. When he has the chance, he comes by the tables and checks in with everyone, making sure everyone is satisfied and the place is up to his standards. This man is the definition of #HANDSON! It's needed. He doesn't know it, but we really value him. The Ambiance is usually way more busier, energetic like. However, today we came closer to opening @ 11:15am and was able to enjoy sitting down without the rush. It's always great music playing, so you know I'm jamming :P The cooks keep hair nets on their heads and gloves on. It's somewhat an open window kitchen so that's cool too. There's usually a cleaning lady going around making sure the place stays clean and tables rotating. The prices aren't bad. They did just increase since the last we been here, but they're still affordable. Now for the food WITH SOULLLL... Since we've been here so many times, I'll give you the MUST TRYs! These are delicious, delightful and your tastebuds will love you for it. Plus the portions are generous and never lack in flavor. #ComfortingFood 1. Oxtail Eggrolls $14 2. Cheezy Mac (regular) $6 3. Sweet Glazed Yams (regular) $6 4. Mean Greens (regular) $6 5. Pistachio Brownie (when available) 6. Sweet Tea $3.75 7. Fried Cabbage (Weekend Side Special) My rating... this place is definitive of SOUL. It's consistent, clean, and carries the vibes! One thing about it, whether you're vegetarian or loving the meat, you'll find something to love that will lighten your soul. It's been hard to find QUALITY food here in Austin, but we found it in 'WHIP MY SOUL'. So GO, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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One of my go to spots for good soul food. The food is cooked to order and it is delicious. Do expect a wait on the weekends and specifically on Sundays. The chicken, fish and shrimp are beautifully fried to perfection. The taste reminds me of that good old southern cooking you'd expect on Friday Dish Fry nights. The portions are huge. This is the full wing, drumstick, flat and tip. Try their amazing sides. I can almost guarantee you will not be disappointed at their menu selection. Listen for your name to be called for their order. The speaker is in need of replacing. Michael C. Georgetown, Tx. read more

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Birthday month for me and I was craving for wings and fish. This is the best place to be with my greens, yam and fried cabbage on the side. Amazing food. The line's always long and the wait for the food but once you get the call and your food tray touches the table, it's always worth it. Military discount is honored. Crowded but enough for the best southern food in TX. The koolaid section was the best but mango is always my favorite. We had the platter with two sides and drink. Clean, tables are efficient with condiments. I was dancing while eating. Don't judge please lol. read more

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We stopped after church to eat before getting on the road to travel back home. The place was packed. The food was great! I am looking forward to going again when I come back to the area. read more

Cute place, super friendly service, very clean inside. We both ordered shrimp and grits. Shrimp was fresh and there were plenty in the dish. The grits were a little runnier than I liked them, they were well seasoned though. I was surprised the dish didn't have much heat to it. With hot sauce, it was enough for me. My husband has raved about the kool-aid for two days, so it must have been delicious. All in all we will be back! read more

Whip My Soul - Inside - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in for lunch on a Thurs. You order at the counter and find a table you want to sit at. They'll call your name out at the window to pick up your food. Easy, no fuss fine in or take out restaurant. I ordered the oxtail plate with 2 sides (Mac and cheese and mean greens=collards) and I couldn't resist a piece of cornbread. My friend ordered the 3/3 plate (3 wings and w tenders) w/ 2 sides. She also ordered a peach cobbler and fried gizzards. Portion sizes are generous and all the bites were delicious. Loved the gizzards with some hot sauce and their Mac was scrumptious. The oxtails were literally fall apart. You definitely have to check this place out and it's great to support a black-owned business. read more

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Food was excellent and the place was decently clean. The chicken wings, shrimp, pork chop, black eyed peas and yams were delicious and perfectly cooked. The greens were tasty but over cooked. I also feel the same way about the cheesy grits. Great in flavor but they had the texture of a porridge rather than a grit. The texture was very smooth, almost thin and slimy and not gritty like your typical grits should be. I asked to exchange the grits for the yams since I did not care for them. That request was honored but not without giving me a full and un-welcoming disclaimer about how they don't typically do that. Even made me get up and go across the room to the window to tell me this. When the server lady could have simply brought it to me. Other than, I would have given his place 5 stars even with my not caring for the greens and grits. read more

Everything from the food to the people, Everything is amazing! The inside is a vibe and the Togo is always still warm and delicious.

Always have wanted to try this place and so glad I did. Stopped by on Saturday; a little busy but the line moves pretty fast. Place was very spacious and didn't take long for the food to arrive which was very fresh. Everything was great! My favorite two things were the Egg Roll Collard Greens and the Cheesy Mac n Cheese. I know the egg rolls sounds a little different but trust me, the dish was THAT good! Come with a sweet and sour sauce to dip as well! Loved it! read more

Whip My Soul - 2 Wings and 2 Tenders Platter - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I brought my family here for Father's Day weekend cause I saw some TikTok videos, and boy am I glad we did! There was wall to wall flavor. Btw.. the egg rolls are divine The portions are generous and the smiles are plenty. Do yourself a favor and check this out, and don't skimp on dessert (take it home)! I told myself I wanted to take a picture of my plate, but looked so good I dove in first read more

Whip My Soul - Nothing but goodness and wishing I had two stomachs - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I highly recommend, the best fried chicken I've had in a long time, get the greens and Mac , you won't regret it. Awesome food with amazing service. read more

Whip My Soul - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

The customer service was great, the young lady at the register was patient and gave suggestions and answered any question that was asked. The other people working were also very nice and friendly. The inside was a little messy, maybe because they were so busy and a big party had just left but I had to wipe down my own table before I sat down. The food was fresh, tasted like some soul food you would get from your grandmothers house. The oxtail egg-roll had plenty of meat inside and was well worth the price. read more

Whip My Soul - Baked Chicken Dinner Plate and oxtail eggrolls - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

This whipped my soul into a blissful place! The food here is seriously good. I don't even like mac & cheese, but I would've eaten that entire thing myself if it had been left up to me. The fried okra was hands-down the best I've ever had in my entire life and it is a staple I order everywhere I go so I've had quite a bit of variations. The mean greens and fried cabbage were seasoned really well and hit the spot. The cornbread was warm and moist and absolutely delicious. The hush puppies were crave-worthy. The waffles were large and fluffy with a hint of sweetness, maybe vanilla? The batter on the chicken tenders and wings was divine! Serious flavor there. The catfish was pretty good, but the most mediocre part of the meal. The unsweet tea had a pretty bad flavor to it and felt like it might have been sitting for a while, so I swapped it out for a diet cola. We honestly can't wait until we get to go back and enjoy the food here again. read more

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We came here for a family lunch/dinner where the three of us put two places in a hat and drew, this was one of mine and it won. Glad it did, it was great and all three of us loved it. You come in and walk to the counter, the menu us huge and on the wall. We we came in there was only one group ahead of us but people were at about half the tables and a line formed behind us and never really stopped, this is a popular place. You make your order, they take a name and call that name from a pick up window where you go get your food. Simple and while no alcohol they have a ton of drink options from a local business! M got the chicken tenders with candied yams and fried Okra. I don't eat Okra but Shana and M both said it was fantastic and the yams were so good. Shana got shrimp, waffle fries, and Red beans and Rice and I will let her talk about her part here. SHANA SAYS: Our family (me, husband, grown kid) had a rare Saturday afternoon off together and wanted to have a fun and delicious family dinner out! It can be hard for us to find a place that serves food all three of us want. Hubby chose Whip My Soul and we are so grateful he did! Whip My Soul has a fun, laid-back, family atmosphere. No cocktail menu, but a LOT of delicious non-alcoholic beverages (local selection, too!). The menu is big enough to offer variety, but not so big as to be intimidating. To say the portions are generous is to be underselling it! And the quality is just TOP-NOTCH. We each got a dinner platter (one meat + two sides), and we got a variety so we could try off each other's. Hubby got fried catfish with hushpuppies and fries. I got shrimp with red beans & rice and fries. Kid got chicken tenders with candied yams and fried okra. Fried okra was the best I've ever had in my entire life, hands down. Same with the yams. Red beans & rice (not vegetarian, FYI) was the best I've had outside of Memphis. So good! Catfish was flaky perfection. Honestly, everything here is delicious. The staff wear tee-shirts that say "Y'all ain't ready" and they're right! We weren't! I got the catfish, hush puppies, and waffle fries. The catfish was so good and the even Shana liked the hush puppies and she normally dislikes them a lot. The fries were good but overall the weakest thing but still with what it is competting with that is no small thing. The service was fast and friendly, the gentleman at the counter answering all our questions. One small thing was there was only one trashcan and it was so full we had trouble getting our trash in it. Minor issue but heads up. We will be back. Everything was amazing. read more

Whip My Soul - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Good but the reg side portions are pretty pricey for that size. The biggest crime is the Oxtail 12oz with (a small order of rice and some gravy) is $40 freaking dollars! read more

a wonderful place to eat! really good food. so much more personable and neighborhood friendly than fast food or national chain. darn right we are going back ! read more

Whip My Soul is one of those soul food spots that keeps you coming back--and I say that as a repeat customer of over four years. On my most recent visit, I ordered the oxtails, collard greens, and candied yams, and overall, the food did not disappoint. The oxtails were the standout: moist, well-seasoned, and truly fall-off-the-bone tender--exactly how oxtails should be. You can tell they take their time with them. The candied yams were also excellent. They were perfectly sweet, nicely seasoned, and coated in a rich glaze that wasn't watery or runny. Each bite had great flavor and texture. The collard greens were good as well--decently seasoned and satisfying. Not better than mine , but definitely solid and enjoyable. What really adds to the experience at Whip My Soul is the people behind it. If I remember correctly, the owner and his wife are from Chicago, and their warmth shows. They are genuinely friendly and engaging with customers, and the owner often comes out to check on guests to make sure everyone is doing well. That personal touch makes a big difference. It's worth noting that this is a small establishment, so depending on the time you go, you may experience a longer wait for your food. That said, the quality and care put into the meals make it well worth the wait. If you are looking for a fancy soul food location, this is not the place. It is a nice home town feel of the Midwest. The only downside in all my years of visiting was the sweet potato pie I had in 2025, which unfortunately wasn't good. I honestly think that recipe needs to be retired and replaced with a new one--because everything else on the menu sets a much higher standard. Overall, Whip My Soul remains a place I gladly support and recommend for comforting, flavorful soul food made with heart. read more

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