A warm and soulful restaurant. Once we entered it truly felt like we were with family. Our waitress, Milan was so friendly and made great suggestions about what to order. I ordered the Jamaican tea drink-so dressing and the Kingsley Street Fried Chicken dinner. The chicken was perfectly fried to perfection, the macaroni and cheese was cheesey, the yams were definitely what it means to be candied and the cornbread was warm with enough sweetness without being too sweet. I really enjoyed the ambience and hospitality here. I cannot convey how delicious this food is!!! This is in my top three restaurants to eat at now. read more

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Soul food has arrived to North Buffalo in a big way! Get the word out because I need them to stay! Restaurant is in the heart of North Buffalo, located on Hertel about two blocks from Parkside. Cute vibe inside. They do have a bar setup, but didn't appear it's used for alcohol. I was greeted as soon as I opened the door and was walking through. Being my first time, I did order a few didn't dishes, sides and desserts to try. There was NOT a bad dish. All the food was amazing. Great portions, tasty flavors and everything truly was cooked to perfection. I have given up talking about prices because let's be honest where can you go for cheap anymore. BUT I have to mention I got the Kinsley street fried chicken dinner, it comes with four prices chicken (half chicken, breast,leg,wing,and thigh) and two sides for 22.99, I felt this was actually a great price point and so worth it. Our next dish was the JP fish sandwhich and fries, again, the sandwhich was huge, the fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection! Fries were yummy. Next up was the TPs hot honey chicken sandwhich. Now I am over the hot honey chicken sandwhich as it's been done to death, but I still always feel the need to try eveyones hahaha, and glad I did another grand slam sandwhich! For the sides, I tried the Mac and cheese, pinto beans, collard greens and coleslaw. If you follow my reviews I am a Mac and cheese snob, don't think I order many that I liked, well thank you Heavens because the Mac and cheese was DELICIOUS!!! The Coleslaw was also top notch. I don't eat collard greens or pinto beans but my family told me they were good. They did not have desserts on the menu but I seen some on the counter, sooooo I order a slice of caramel cake, slice of sour cream cake and peach cobbler. Fat kid heaven they all were so good. Literally the best caramel cake since my mother in law! I felt like I just ate at my husband's family reunion. I had to go in and order, then I left ran to dash and came back in about 25 mins and my food was ready when I got back. So service was pretty fast. My only thing wish you could order on line first, parking is not the best in that area. Also Google has address as 1641 Hertel but it actually is 1633, not a big deal because same area but just a heads up. read more

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So for birthdays in my family we always go out to eat. My twin siblings decided they wanted brunch on a Saturday. This tends to be a challenge on Saturdays but Heaven's Countertop, one of Buffalo's newest soul food restaurant was up for challenge. Now when I say new, I mean new as only been open for just a month today. They took over the space occupied by the soul food restaurant Je ne se qui after the owners retired. They offer both breakfast 4 days as week followed by dinner after they take a short break. But on Sundays they offer a brunch buffet for $ 30 from 1-3 followed by dinner from 3-6. As stated previously I came in on Saturday for breakfast. We got their a lil before 12 which is right before they take a break for dinner but they still accommodated us. We had 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Our waitress was the owners mom who was nice but little bit forgetful. Since we came closer to the end of breakfast they were out of some items. I got the smash up $24 for pancakes, haddock tid bits, fried chicken, eggs, grits and potatoes. Even though there was no grits or potatoes this was still a hefty meal. Everything seasoned perfectly!! They did mix up a few meals. The owner came out introduced herself and apologized for the inconvenience as well as took 10% off our meal. Which was a nice gesture. I'll definitely be back for Sunday brunch and I have to try their dinner as well because I heard their smothered pork chops are amazing. Also, their bathroom is spacious enough to change a diaper comfortably and is wheelchair accessible. It also is stocked with feminine products !! One draw back is no alcohol...so no brunch mimosas So if you are looking to try a new soul food restaurant please check them out!! Keep in mind they are new and still working kinks out. read more

Heaven's Countertop - Smash house platter !!! - Soul Food Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I saw a few people rave about the food here so decided to give it a shot with my family. I must say the food was a amazing. Since there's only about 5 menu options, i was disappointed when what I wanted wasn't available (Pork chops). The haddock, greens and yams were exceptional. The down side. Service lacks. We were sat and it took about 15 minutes for someone to come to the table. We all got water so they brought a picture and cups. One cup was dirty so we asked for a new one. About 15 minutes later we asked a different staff member for a cup since I'd assume it was forgotten. When the cup was brought, we advised the server we were ready to order but she needed to get her notepad. About 10 minutes later I could overhear her about to take another tables order that came after us... I looked at her and made eye contact and she seemed to realize her error. The table after us still got their food first. Food probably took 45 minutes to be served. Once we got our food we never saw the server again until the bill came. I think they're new so hopefully they'll get the kinks out soon. I'd go back just because the food was so good. read more

Updated review.. went there on 1/2/26 they wee supposed to be open but they were closed. No update on the site or Facebook. I try to support black owned restaurants but there seems to be a trend of never sticking to a consistent schedule. read more

Heaven's Countertop - Chocolate cake - Soul Food Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I hate to be the person leaving a bad review but I've never had an experience like this before they were out of two things me and my boyfriend wanted then after my boyfriend picked something else for the third time and ordered it when he got there to pick up the order is when they told him they were out of it..then finally we just settled on my choice and Mac and cheese and my boyfriend gets back and they forget our Mac and cheese. The most ridiculous experience I've ever had and we tried to call back to get a refund for the Mac and cheese and they don't close till 8 and we called with plenty of time before then and they did not answer.I would never go back. read more

Idk where to start the service was top from the time we enter till the time we left. And the food was incredible best souls food I have ever ate in a long time.if you miss big mama cooking i recommend this place 5 stars read more

Excellent food and service!! Wish they had an early breakfast day. Love, love, love that shrimp & grits platter. My family came from California...took them there & they were never the same... read more

Food was some of the best soul food ever. It was our first visit and definitely going back. They have a variety of sides which were good. Had the ribs and fried chicken which we shared. Fantastic food. Restaurant was clean and organized. Service was good. Definitely worth the trip there read more

This service was great I ordered pork chop and fish and shrimp dinner and it was hot served fast. Had to go back to get gravy for the pork chop the next day because I picked up order late read more

We had the opportunity to try their food during an event a few months ago and knew we had to use them for our event just yesterday. Their food was DELICIOUS! What takes them over the top is the excellent customer service they provided for our catering experience. We also had the opportunity to interact with this amazing family inside their restaurant and it was nothing short of impressive. Do yourself a favor and stop by to patronize their business. read more

Everything!!! Food is delicious, great atmosphere, love the staff!! The fish is my go to but the whole wings are amazing. Can we talk about the sides......absolutely divine! Great job Ty and Kenny. read more

Went Friday night for a fish fry with a large group...the food was delicious but it was busy so the service was slow...the prices were reasonable & the portions were huge (;-) read more

Amazing place, people and extraordinary food. Oxtails with collard greens and beans and rice along with the fried chicken were fabulous. My new go to place read more

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$33 buffet on Sunday consisted of BBQ sauced whole wings, Salisbury steak with gravy, green beans, corn, rice, mashed potatoes and cornbread. ​The green beans were great! The chicken was bloody and the mac n cheese was soupy and under done as well. I will not be returning. read more

The last Saturday of the Winter recess my family and I went to sit down and eat we ordered the Wing Dinner and the Fried Chicken dinners. The food was savory, soulful and scrumptious. The chicken was crispy on the outside and hot and juicy in the inside. We will be back!!! read more

Heaven's Countertop - Fried Chicken Dinner with Yams, Collard Greens, Cornbread and Mac n Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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It is indeed Heavens countertop and what is served is absolutely amazing and delicious The plate setting is that of a 5* restaurant garnished with beautiful tasty edible flowers and the service and ambiance are phenomenal And to add to that amazing food and portions The spicing is delectable and presentation undeniably fabulous just over all a 10 star dining experience I guarantee if you visit once you will return again and again and again.... Friendly service nice vibe in music in a pristine minimalist setting Heavens Countertop is indeed Heaven read more

The food and service were amazing. Would recommend it to anyone. Great food, Great atmosphere.

Delicious! Great portions. Homemade with love and care. Owners and staff are lovely. Wonderful atmosphere.

BEST Restaurant Food I have ever tasted! and I do dine out. Would have went back the next day but didn't realize it closed at 3:00pm

when I say this is it!!! The food was wonderful. The staff was great and friendly. The ambience and the music was great. I really should've given them five stars. The only reason I didn't give this place five stars is because of the parking and the waitress forgot to tell us about the Kenny special. and the special was great so if you're looking for an excellent Sunday meal before Sunday, please stop in Heaven counter and don't forget to ask for the Kenny special Love this place it put Buffalo NY on the map! so if you are a Buffalo Bill and you miss your mother's cooking, please stop at this place read more

I was at my Aunts Repass today on July 10th 2025. And the food was scrumptious delicious. Never been or heard about this restaurant. I told the lady that worked there I definitely will be back! Thank you for service! read more

Welcoming atmosphere, waitress was polite and pleasant. Food was great , I was surprised with the generous portions and a good quality. I definitely will be going back again. Pricing was reasonable. read more

This lady and her staff prepare food with 'love'; everything is well seasoned to perfection, the fish dinners are more than enough, the chicken dinners are amazing, the oxtails are juicy good and the rib dinners are better the next day to eat. Love their food, the ambiance is always clean and the staff workers make you feel welcome and its a fun place to unwind. This is a must try restaurant!! read more

I ate at Heaven's Countertop today (first time) and I will definitely be frequenting this restaurant!!! I had the fried pork chops w/ yams and mac & cheese for my sides and corn bread. I also had peach cobbler which was amazing. My granddaughter had fried haddock w/pinto beans, mac & cheese and yams for her sides, and corn bread. Our meals were ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS!!! The environment was very clean with tasteful decor and a relaxing atmosphere. Our waitress was delightful and extremely engaging. We met the owner who was also extremely friendly and engaging. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HEAVEN'S COUNTERTOP - it will not disappoint!!! This will definitely be one of my favorite go-to restaurants!!! read more

Ordered 2 whole wing dinners, 1 Haddock dinner and 1 shrimp dinner. Everything was fantastic! I love the fact when you enter the establishment it's pristine and especially upon leaving you don't carry the smell of the food in your clothes. I look forward to many delicious returns and can't wait to try the breakfast/brunch read more