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    Cook It Mama Cafe

    4.6 (7 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    The food is outstanding - it's the best kind of soul food. Tiny location but very homely. Seriously made with a lot of love.

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    Just had the Not Yo Cheese Jerk Chicken Nachos. Very tasty. Very good. Would def go back.

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    Soul Prime

    Soul Prime

    3.8(173 reviews)
    5.5 mi•Lincoln Park

    I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

    The Halstead Street location may be clsd but the 2500 W Chicago Ave, is open and sooo good was the…read morefood. The Georgia peach beverage, 10/10!! Fried chicken wings. Great! 10/10 Collard Greens Dip - Oh my God, sooo good. I hear it's one of their signature favorites. 10/10!! Pork chop fried/smothered with rice and gravy. 9/10!! Fried Green Tomatoes w/ lump crab - The batter made these work for me. I didnt even like fried green tomatoes anymore, but these were dynamite. Like I sd, it was the batter that made them work for me and they were sooo tender! 10/10!!! Nice restaurant setting, and the neighborhood was interestingly nice and busy. Wish I'd had more time to take it all in. Next time I visit the area. Next time! The only problem, the food is made to order so the wait was crazy. 3/10!!

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    Bronzeville Soul - Fried Chicken Wings

    Bronzeville Soul

    4.1(89 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Grand Boulevard

    SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE - BRONZEVILLE SOUL IN CHICAGO!!…read more Bronzeville Soul Food in Chicago is absolutely AMAZING! I ordered the salmon, macaroni and cheese, yams, and fried green tomatoes, and everything was spectacular! The food was seasoned so well, and you could truly taste the love that went into preparing the meal. Everything was delicious and flavorful! The restaurant was very clean, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and professional. I also really appreciated the free beverage they generously gave my sister and me. That thoughtful gesture made an already wonderful dining experience even more special. I highly recommend Bronzeville Soul Food to anyone who loves delicious soul food, great service, and genuine hospitality. We will definitely be back!

    If you haven't been to Bronzeville Soul yet, you need to immediately! The food was amazing and…read morereasonable priced. I came here with some of my trainees after a field trip to the Science and Industry museum. There were 12 adults and we spent about $300, which wasn't bad considering your meal comes with two sides and cornbread. I ordered the baked turkey wings with collard greens and white rice. It was so delicious! I couldn't eat it all because the portions were huge! A lot of my trainees needed to-go bags because it was so much food in those containers. The peach cobbler is amazing too! Not too peachy and not too much breading--a perfect combination. The chef was grateful for us coming in and talked to us too! The host was a sweet man and hooked some of my trainees with some sweet tea on the house. Just beautiful people bringing delicious food to Bronzeville.

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    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    3.7 mi•Hyde Park
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    Some friends and I visited Chicago recently and were looking for restaurants to have dinner. When I…read moresaw that Virtue was Black owned and operated, I made a reservation. I'm glad that I did. We were greeted upon arrival, and seated shortly thereafter. Our server, David came over and spoke to us about the menu selections. We were extremely satisfied with his service. I was truly impressed with Lou, who I assume was operating in a managerial capacity. He went from table to table checking in with the guests to find out if anything was needed. He removed plates of finished food from tables, and even explained the desert options to us. Well done. The food was delicious! I usually have to add salt to my food. I did not have to add anything here. The food was perfectly seasoned. We all enjoyed our choices. I would highly recommend this restaurant without hesitation.

    100000/10 DON'T WALK...RUN!…read more I was here for a birthday celebration and Virtue did not disappoint! That short rib with creamed spinach and crushed potatoes...NO NOTES! That was the best bite of the night, hands down! The sides were amazing as well! The mocktail was exceptional and sweet! The service was alright. However, the highlight of the night was the owner coming over to our table to chat with us briefly. He was so sweet and welcoming! Virtue gained a new loyal customer & cheerleader!

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    Luella's Southern Kitchen - Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles

    Luella's Southern Kitchen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    8.9 mi•Irving Park
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    Went to Luella's Southern Kitchen on a whim and I'm already figuring out when I can go back. The…read moreroom has an easy hum to it. Nobody's performing, everybody's happy to be there, and the staff treated us like they were glad we showed up. Start with the sweet tea. It's the real thing. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles is the move. The heat has actual flavor behind it instead of just burn, and it builds in a way that keeps you going back for another bite. Then I tried the shrimp and grits and had a small crisis about which one I liked better. Still haven't settled it. The grits were creamy, the shrimp had real seasoning, and I cleaned the plate. Fair warning: none of this food is for anyone on a diet. That's the point. Come hungry, wear the forgiving pants, and let somebody else count things for the day.

    We ordered our food and sat down to wait, and the biggest issue was one of the young employees…read moreworking around the dining area. He had curly hair, was light skinned, and appeared to be either a waiter or busser. While we were seated, he bumped into my chair at least three times and even hit me in the back of the head while trying to move around the area. He apologized each time, but after it kept happening, it became frustrating and uncomfortable.He was also spraying 409 heavily at the table right next to us while we were eating. It was so much spray that I genuinely felt like it may have gotten on my food. On top of that, he repeatedly dropped things around our table and seemed to have a difficult time maneuvering through the dining area. It honestly made me wonder if the table placement itself was part of the problem The food service was also disappointing. My meal came out first, and I had to wait quite a while for my sister's chicken biscuit. When it finally arrived, the chicken was not cooked all the way through. My pancake and bacon were both good. I just wish the overall experience had matched the quality of those items. Between being repeatedly bumped into, being hit in the head, cleaning chemicals being sprayed next to our food, and undercooked chicken, it made the experience difficult to enjoy.

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    Jordyn's Brunch Cafe

    Jordyn's Brunch Cafe

    3.4(156 reviews)
    3.8 mi•Noble Square, Near West Side, West Town

    A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday with a few family members and friends. Each person ordered…read morea different item on the menu. There were no complaints about anything. However, I must add the flight martinis were off the chain. I especially liked the passion fruit, very delicious and I am not a martini drinker. Chris was very instrumental in setting up for my large party, yes we had reservations. I only have a photo of my meal. All the other meals that were ordered were enjoyed. I must add the pork chops are huge. If you are looking for delicious soul comfort foods, I suggest you try Jordy's Soul Cafe. The only drawback to this day was parking. I guess the valet attendant decided not to come to work that day.

    Customer Service 0 Waitress "what you want" after waiting 20…read moreminutes at the bar. No greeting and never asked if I wanted dessert, a drink other than water, etc. Never checked on me and I was right in their face at the bar. Gratuity is for 2 ppl or more. It was only me and still charged gratuity. Although I'm ok with that. But thats probably why they don't care to service guests. Catfish 4 ...was fresh and good. Greens 1 ...terrible. Had more meat than greens. Dressing 0...they use boxed stuffing. Dressing and stuffing are not the same. Gross Wait time... i had a reservation but because the bar was open, I sat at the bar to relieve a table for a busy Sunday. There was no wait for the bar. But about 30-40 min wait for food. Also overheard a person ask for a drink nonalcoholic. They accidentally put alcohol in it and said "it's just a splash" to one another and still served it to the person. They watched the person take a sip and laughed together. That was not funny at all. You never know what journey a person is on if they requested non alcoholic. They need to get it together. I was just visiting for the weekend and this behavior is unacceptable.

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    Cleo's Southern Cuisine - The Float & Fly

    Cleo's Southern Cuisine

    4.1(249 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Grand Boulevard
    •$$

    This was honestly some of the BEST food I've ever had. Period. My sister and I pulled up here…read morebefore heading to a concert & we dang near were in a sleep coma after lol I got the Shanikky & the crab was soooo fresh, the catfish was perfectly cooked & seasoned & the chicken the same. I had the pineapple sweet potatoes & Mac & cheese for sides & yummmmm. The cornbread was also very good! It's not really a dine in restaurant although you can sit inside & eat. It was chill. The service was cool, they were working hard but still friendly. It's a little pricey but the amount of food makes up for it. I had enough to eat the next day & share lol.

    The food is well seasoned, the delivery takes a while, so don't order when you're hungry. The…read moredelivery order took about an hour. The fish is fried well and the hot honey sauce was a good addition, but not amazing. Just regular hot sauce is good for the fish. The green beans are seasoned well and not spicy in my opinion. The mac and cheese was decent. Not award winning, but good. The pineapple sweet potatoes were fantastic! We ordered an extra side, but they forgot to include it. The initial delivery took so long that we didn't bother to ask for them to send it. The corn muffin was also really good! If you're visiting Chicago, I wouldn't say that this is a must-visit place. Check it out, if you have time!

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