The lady in the back who makes the dinners needs her own damn restaurant. This was the best food I had in Philly. We got jerk wings, fish, Mac and cheese, green beans, yams, and potato salad. I did not take ONE BAD/UNFAVORABLE BITE. The food tasted like your grandmother was in the kitchen all day making this for a full family Sunday dinner. I can keep going. 10 out of 10. read more

We ordered two fish platers but found both to be too salty for our taste. The service was ok, and the ambiance somewhat dated. Out takeaway is things could have been better. read more

The bar prices are inconsistent, depending on the staff. The food is too salty, and the DJ is straight trash.

This is quickly becoming my favorite watering hole that I can walk to. I've been here for drinks a couple of times over the past year and have never been disappointed. The prices are right and I'm a fan of the music they play; mostly old school rap and R&B when I have been there. The bartenders are attentive and friendly. The customers are also pretty friendly as well; it is definitely a great neighborhood bar to end the day at. The only downside (I guess a pro for some) is that you can smoke inside. There is an ATM inside as it is a cash-only bar. read more

I really liked this place! This was my first time here at the suggestion of a friend. Parking was generally easy to find. No cover charge, but they do check id's upon entry. It wasn't over crowded. Everyone who wanted to be seated, could be. Everyone was having a good time. There was no drama. I liked the music selection. There is a pool table, and tv's. The prices on drinks... will make me come back. I purchased 2 shots for 9 bucks... that is amazing. I did have 2 long islands that I did not purchase myself so I am unaware of how much they cost. But they were STRONG. I believe a pitcher of beer was 9 bucks as well. You can smoke tobacco products in here for those who care. read more

Asked the front desk where to go for real soul food. I was directed here. Its a little bar, there was a DJ. (it was the weekend) mixed crowd, some older, some young. Its really a bar with a small food kitchen. Menu was pretty basic, guy recommended I get the ribs, but I ordered fried chicken wings and greens it was pretty good. read more

I shoot pool league & this is hands down my favorite bar to play an away game. The staff is courteous and friendly. Drinks are cheap and a heavy pour. You can smoke indoors (not always a plus, depending on how crowded it is). There is a pool table (which I love). But ... this is by far much more important. If you are coming here, do NOT eat anything that day. As soon as you've ordered a drink, head immediately to the kitchen. Peruse the special board & order EVERYTHING you see before you. My personal favorites are the mac & cheese, the greens & the fish. This is the sort of soul-food you want to main line. Add to that the hot sauce, that I believe they make on premises. The portions are incredibly generous and so delicious, it's like going to soul food Heaven. The food here reminds me alot of the kitchen at the sadly defunct South Valley. You will walk out of 5 points full, tipsy, with some leftovers, stinking of smoke & the desire to be back the following day. read more

Drinks were reasonable and strong. Nice staff. But only gave 3 stars because of the smoke. I had a gentleman who smoked a cigars right next to me. Another patron said he was going to smoke his weed before he performs which he did inside and constant cigarette smoke also. Also the band was awesome. read more

Way back when I was doing a short stint at St. Joe's, 5 Points had THE best BBQ in the city. It was a little rough compared to the Bala, so I really only came to eat, shoot and leave (nerd joke, get it?). After almost 20 years, however, I've started to go back for the level of competition you can find there on an average night. Some good things: 1. almost nothing has changed, same layout, same decor, same bathrooms (including the door that looks like you can just lift and lean it to close it, but NO you can't), same neighborhood people, same great pool most nights. 2. The bartenders are awesome, friendly, fast, and some will even remember you 20 years later. 3. Although that slammin' bbq is gone, Mykal's Kitchen is just as good, if not better for the variety. Platters are affordable and delicious. The cooks can definitely cook. 4. Thursday night is their new ladies' night. $5 Long Island's and $2 Ciroc shots/mixed drinks. In addition, they do raffles and give out magic bullets, drinks and other fun prizes to the winners. Sunday nights is my favorite night though, Old School Soul and R&B all night long. Smooth, easy and lovely. 5. The pool table is almost always busy, and the board is almost always loaded with good shooters. 6. You can smoke inside. 5 Points is still -- and probably always will be-- a chill spot to eat, drink and/or shoot some competitive pool. read more

If you ever wanted a neighborhood bar to turn into a home away from home, Five Points fits the bill. The pool table always has good shooters in line, and the bartenders are a riot. One of my favorite hangouts. read more

We have great food here soul food seafood and Jamaica food all home made . And very great pool players and the best bartender in the city so come on in and have a great time . And Dj are great too!!!!! I give five stars!!!! read more

Kathy took really good care of me tonight; and Sunday nights are for the ol' heads... Drinks and old school music

We definitely weren't the typical crowd, but we had a great time. $8 pitcher and the world BEST chicken wings. I was skeptical but we had to order a 2nd round. Very friendly chef too. read more

This is a strange kinda bar. I never seen a bar where all the men buy each other drinks and ignore the women. Not a straight bar anyway (hmm) the drinks are also suspect as we had about four and wasn't feeling anything. The little tiny guy in the closet size DJ booth was the strangest of all as he left the booth and creepily kept walking around. The food was good tho. We've been there three times. I don't think were going back. There's something very strange about this place. read more