Think of the "Famous Bowl" at KFC and then delete that thought from your mind. Soul bowl is…read moreabsolutely delicious. It's perfectly layered from top to bottom, bottom to top and hearty. My baby is 11 months old and she goes "Mmmm" when she tasted the spoonful of Mac & Cheese, soul rice and collard greens. Each item in the bowl stand out on their own and then compliment each other well when traveling to your tummy! I highly recommend it. PROS: Top notch customer service, flavorful, interactive self order kiosk, clean interior, great music and visually appealing wall art & food presentation. CON: Limited off street parking due to a small and busy commercial area, and I'd like to see a couple kiddie high chairs now that I'm a new mommy I notice the need. Great place! Try it and bring your family.

I kept hearing about this soul food spot, so while I was in the Wethersfield area, I decided to…read morestop by and see what the hype was about; Soul Bowl's Restaurant. I later found out they have other locations as well. When I arrived, I noticed this is more of a grab-and-go spot. There is no seating area for dining in, just a small waiting area with a couple of chairs. Parking is street parking, so keep that in mind when stopping by. I ordered in person, and I have to say the service was quick! Within about seven minutes, my food was ready. As soon as you walk in, you can see the menu and even see the kitchen area, which I always appreciate because you can get a feel for how your food is being prepared. The employee who greeted me was very friendly and welcoming. You can also order online. I ordered the seasoned rice, shrimp, mac & cheese, and collard greens bowl. First impression... the bowl looked beautiful and was put together very nicely. Everything looked fresh and appetizing. The shrimp was sautéed in a garlic sauce and had great flavor. The mac & cheese was definitely a highlight, very cheesy! When I put my fork into it, the cheese stretched and expanded the way you hope a good mac & cheese will. The collard greens were good, although I'll be honest, I've had better. They still complemented the bowl and added that classic soul food feel. At first glance, I thought, "Is this going to be enough?" But after eating it, I was completely satisfied and full. The portion was actually just right. The price was reasonable and within the range of what many restaurants are charging today. What makes this place stand out to me is that it tastes homemade and I love fresh food made with care. My only suggestion: PLEASE consider adding cornbread to the menu (hopefully soon ). A piece of cornbread would complete this bowl meal perfectly! Overall, I would definitely recommend Soul Bowl's. Great flavors, quick service, friendly staff, and that homemade comfort-food feeling. I'm already curious to try more from their menu! What should I try next?

We had such a lovely lunch here today! I wish I remembered our server's name, because she was so…read moresuper friendly and helpful. We got the Korean fried chicken to start - the crispiness was perfect - and the beer battered haddock sandwich to split. It was SO nice that the sandwich arrived in 2 perfect half portions with half portions of fries too! The passionfruit iced tea was amazing. Everything tasted great and sitting outdoors on the patio with a breeze was such a nice way to break up our long drive. We took a walk around Cotton Hollow Preserve afterwards - right next door. I'd definitely return to this lovely restaurant in the future!

We went to this place for Mother's Day brunch, and it was one of the worst experiences I could have…read moreimagined. First off, the ambience of the place is fairly nice though you would not know it from how many of the other patrons choose to attire themselves. If you're looking for a upscale, dining experience, other patrons would suggest this is not the place for you. They started off by attending to put us at the wrong table per our reservation. The table was apparently filled, and they moved us to a different table, which was perfectly fine as it was a nice booth with a window right next to the table. They then gave us several menus from which to choose, which was confusing as there were so many different menus with similar food options, including brunch, menu, a burger, menu, a dinner menu, a Mother's Day, special menu, and the regular menu. There were also two separate drink menus. We started by ordering some drinks and an appetizer of the meat and cheeseboard for the table. We put in our full order at just before 12:59 PM and the meat and cheeseboard came out fairly quick. Overall, it was the best part of our time at the restaurant. With regards to our main meal, we had ordered an eggs, Benedict, a children's pancake and bacon, special, and a steak and eggs meal. That was apparently a mistake as it took them over one hour six minutes before the food hit the table and when it did, it was a mess. The medium rare steak was cooked to a well done with the eggs being extremely messy and not very runny for over easy. The potatoes were dark and charred in places, but we're not crispy by any stretch of the imagination. The Canadian bacon had not been rendered well on the eggs Benedict and one of the two poached eggs clearly had not been poached appropriately. Also, my daughter indicated that the syrup was way too sweet, which was especially surprising as she is someone with a sweet tooth. The pancakes themselves were extremely dense and unfair and served on a plastic tray missing one of the size that was supposed to come with the order. It is clear that the kitchen does not know what they are doing as I was the second person in a row to have issues with the cook temperature on my steak, a problem that appears to carry over to other aspects of the meal as well. At the one hour mark, I've been so frustrated. I had requested to speak with a manager and he was actually the one who brought out the food to our table. There was a good four minute gap between two of the meals being brought out and the third meal, which is what my wife had ordered for her Mother's Day brunch. By the time the eggs Benedict came out, I showed the manager my stake and eggs, and he agreed that it was cooked to a well done rather than the medium rare I had ordered. I had overheard the exact same issue on the next table over where the older woman had not gotten her meal until nearly all seven others at the table had completed their food. At that point, I sent back my steak and indicated I did not want it to be remade as I was done with the place. Shirley, thereafter, I was clear the rest of the family was of the same mind as the meals were a mess and cooked improperly. The manager eventually came over and indicated that he is going to take care of the entire CHUCK which makes sense sense more than 75% of the food ordered had been uneaten or inedible. The service was no better as waiters and waitresses would walk by and failed to refill empty water glasses, even though they would look right at the empty water glass and would have pictures of water in their hand at times. One waitress went to five separate tables around us, including table she was not serving and failed to fill our water, but filled water at other tables. Our waiter was also missing an action for a good portion of the meal. Despite having the meal taken care of, I did leave a small tip for the waiter, though nowhere near what I would have had the service been even somewhat competent. This is a major disappointment as the last experience I had at this restaurant for dinner had been so positive it convinced me to book the place for Mother's Day brunch. I'm not sure if this was a one off situation but I would never recommend a return to this place based on the experience I had this day. What's worse, our reservation appeared to fall between two rushes as we were the second table in the rush that showed up about 10 to 15 minutes after our arrival at the place. As such, our food should've been fairly quick and coming out but others who ordered their food more than 20 minutes after our table received it with no problem. I have to say that the Taco Bell we had as result of this poor food service was Myles and Myles better than the food experience at the restaurant itself.

Tried it out and had a great experience. I messed up ordering and the man doing takeout fixed it…read morefor me with a big smile, no charge, very kind. The food was absolutely delicious.

Recently tried BIRDCODE Chicken and had a good overall experience. The chicken was fresh, crispy,…read moreand flavorful, with a good balance of seasoning and spice. The portions were satisfying, and the food arrived hot and well-prepared. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly and efficient. Service was smooth, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. While there is still some room for improvement to make the experience exceptional, the food quality and service were both solid. Overall, BIRDCODE Chicken is a good spot for fried chicken and sandwiches, and I would definitely consider coming back to try more items from the menu.

Food was delicious! The bloody Mary's were great - everything was so fresh ! My only complaint was…read morethat there was too much cheddar cheese on my grits - that came with my eggs Benedict--once scraped to a thin layer I could taste the grits! I was shocked at the size of the cinnamon bun we took home for another breakfast! The service was great and everyone was so pleasant! The food arrived very quickly almost too quickly and was hot! I guess I was looking for a slower extended meal time... Thank you for a great meal!

It is very rare for me to go out for breakfast, however on this occasion we decided to stop by Blue…read morePlate Kitchen. I was here years ago, I can't remember what I had, but it was tasty, the service was friendly and the place was busy. This time my experience was entirely different. It wasn't very busy at all, there were around two tables occupied, yet the service was very slow. The menu had omelettes, waffles, etc. I was intrigued by the Home Fry Bowls. This dish features their fries, with (in my case) turkey and pear slices, topped with scrambled egg. An interesting combination of ingredients. This was made very sloppily. The turkey was an entire thin slice of turkey from Aldi. It was not cut, just thrown into the bowl. How do I know it was from Aldi? I saw them receive an Aldi order while I was waiting 40 minutes for my food. I don't have a problem with Aldi, I shop there myself. It does make me wonder how much of this meal was made in house? Or was everything purchased frozen or prepackaged? My bowl honestly wasn't very fresh or very impressive in the slightest. It was indeed a very large portion. My guest had the tuna sandwich, with fries. He inquired about the fries, our server told us they were indeed frozen. He was not impressed by the sandwich either. It is unfortunate that there's a large sign stating "Good Home Cooking". Maybe it was factual at one point, unfortunately right now it seems like a marketing ploy to get customers through the door. I cannot recommend dining here. On a side note, their plates are not blue.

Excellent food and service. I enjoyed the southern blt with fried green tomatoes and hubby had the…read moreHuntsville beef. Awesome

Certainly an interesting restaurant, tucked away in the middle of a less-than-pretty road, which…read moresomehow makes it even more intriguing. I do wish there were more signs, as both the parking lot and the entrance felt a bit vague and easy to miss. Once we finally found our way inside, we were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere reminded me of another local tavern. Staffed by friendly people. The food was good, and the overall experience was enjoyable. My only disappointment was the lack of information about the history of the establishment. There is a lot of marketing that references its connection to a jailhouse on the menu, but very little information is actually shared within the tavern itself. I found myself wanting to learn more about the story behind the place. I also think it would be fun to add a photo-op area--perhaps even outdoors--with a set of mock jail bars where guests could take pictures. It would fit the theme and add a memorable touch. The tavern itself is fairly small, so I can imagine it gets quite crowded during busy times. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out.

The food was amazing aesthetically and flavorfully! The atmosphere inside this place is very warm…read moreand comforting. Elegant but also very cozy . They also had a great eight person private room that is super cool! Service was excellent as well! Thank you! Brian B

Service was very slow. Server not very attentive…read more Food was good. Salmon was a good portion and very tasty. Fish and chips was a good portion and tasted good.

While the restaurant itself is lovely, with several dining areas offering different décor and…read moreambiance, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive (special shoutout to Dana for her bubbly energy), the food left a lot to be desired. We didn't get a chance to photograph our meals, but previous reviews accurately capture the appearance of the shrimp scampi. Here's a quick breakdown of our experience: The clam chowder was extremely thick and overly salty. After just a few bites, we couldn't finish more than about a quarter of the bowl. The shrimp scampi featured a generous portion of shrimp, but the dish was overwhelmed by an excessive amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic. I've never added tomatoes to scampi. The lobster and "truffle mushroom" ravioli was the biggest disappointment. There was no discernible mushroom flavor - truffle or otherwise. The ravioli was served in a light cream sauce but, once again, with an overwhelming amount of chopped tomatoes and garlic which was suspiciously the same chopped version on the scampi. The filling contained very little lobster, and the tomatoes (which tasted more like sun-dried tomatoes) dominated every bite. We enjoy both tomatoes and garlic, but their heavy use completely overpowered these dishes. Even more surprising, neither ingredient is highlighted in the menu description (see menu photos), making the dishes quite different from what we expected. We'd consider returning for fries and a beer in the bar area, but we wouldn't order entrees here.

What a lovely mid-week adventure! Great parking and easy access in. Didn't explore the entire space…read morebut they do have a cozy bar room and bright modern dining area with well spaced tables. I had bumping into other guests. Looked like they also have sheltered outdoor seating. Menu is a good size with excellent selections of apps and meals of different sizes. HAD to have the Heather Martini and the poutine! Burger was perfect and so were the fries. Staff was friendly and chatty and very polite and gracious. Two thumbs up. So enjoyed my experience I forgot pics.

First was opened late on a Tuesday night which was great since I was traveling thru and was hungry…read morefor some food. They had amazing wings. I had both the buffalo and teriyaki. They were done in a dirty style which is really good. Had a good crunch but still be tender on the inside and not soggy at all. The drinks selection and prices were awesome and to top it off some live music which plays each night. I love the decor inside and the names of the items on the menu was unique to musical artists which was cool. I will personally make the trip back to this place again. Their service was fast and friendly.

Driving through the small town of Putnam we were looking for something to eat and the stomping…read moreground came up on Yelp. With good reviews and a cool menu we dropped in and couldn't have been happier! We were pretty lucky as it was not that busy and we were able to get a table right away. The decor is eclectic and interesting. The staff came with a great smile and even better attitude; absolutely top notch! We started w the pretzels and beer cheese. Holy 6 pound baby Jesus they were good. They came out piping hot and the cheese was in a bubbling side dish. This isn't your typical dab of cheese in a plastic condiment container that is commonplace nowadays. I had the Arturo Sandoval (spin on a Cuban) as my entree and it was also fabulous and came out hot. If I was being critical, the pork was a wee bit dry, but that happens sometimes and it really didn't take away from the sando. Even the small side of pasta salad was outstanding. I'm lucky if I eat sides like that 1/100 times and this one I couldn't wait to finish. Great vibe, great staff, great food, and live music almost every day. Definitely gonna go back and if it's just as good will update to 5 stars.

This is my only go to spot for soul food in Springfield. The food is freshly prepared ( order…read moreonline or call ahead) so there will always be a wait. The chef is so polite and welcoming. Give this place a try.

5 stars is not enough. The folks here are absolutely friendly and treat you like family. Food is…read morebeyond good. 5 stars do not do it justice. I got the salmon with the chef recommendation lemon pepper sauce and greens and Mac and cheese. Everything is beyond perfect. Greens are cooked to perfection. Not too mushy and not too firm, Mac and Cheese is firm and gooey. Salmon is so damn tender it is almost hard to eat. Across from MassMutual center so I am positive this place has to be packed before games or events. I can't recommend the place enough.