This is the second soul food spot I've tried recently, and hands down, Soul City was the better of…read morethe two. I purposely ordered the same exact meal I had at the last place, fried whiting, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes, so I could really compare, and every single thing was better here. The whiting was crispy, well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The mac & cheese was really good, and the sweet potatoes were on point too. Honestly, the food itself was a 10/10. No complaints there at all. What brought my overall rating down to a 9 was really just the atmosphere. The restaurant is very small, which is fine, but it wasn't the cleanest. There were boxes in the waiting area and quite a few flies flying around, which definitely took away from the experience. The person behind the counter was really nice and polite, so no complaints about the service either. Overall, Soul City gets a 9/10 from me. The food was definitely a 10/10 and much better than the first soul food spot I tried. I'd absolutely go back, I just wish the atmosphere matched how good the food was.

The food was ridiculously delicious, especially the mac and cheese and yams. The catfish was good…read morebut i took too long to eat it so it cooled down but i bet fresh, it would be amazing. The store seems like a mom and pop restaurant so the service was very personable. The ambience isn't the best it is not a sit in establishment and very small and cramped but they have an A from the food inspector, so it's definitely clean and up to code. Will definitely be coming back.

They were near our airbnb and we found them on Yelp. Thanks Yelpers, yall didn't disappoint! We ran…read morein 30mins before closing, a table of 6, then 2 others joined us with no problem. We placed various orders. The food was good. I rate it a 4. The server we had was a little dry, rate her a 2.5. She wasnt friendly or engaging, she was very much hurry up and buy! I get it, its almost closing time, but a smile goes a long way. The 5 stars is for the owner! When I tell you he is what a small business thrives off of, he should teach many others. He sat down, he engaged, and accommodated us and my late guests. His energy is everything! 10/10 recommend when in NY!!!

I've been eyeing this place since they first open and I finally got to try them as I've never…read morereally had southern food before. Since it was Sunday they were serving brunch all day, they had options such as waffles, pancakes, chicken, mimosas, Bellinis, tea, coffee and they had some main entrees as well. We didn't wait long for a table once we enter the place was almost packed they do have two floors of seating I'm not sure how the upstairs was but the downstairs was pretty much packed. We were greeted right away byvour server who was very nice. Decided to go with the shrimp and waffles along with the Fried Chicken which comes with two sides and a sweet tea which was pretty good. From the outside it doesn't look like much but it's very big inside and it seems to be a really popular spot in the neighborhood as well. I really enjoyed everything but my favorite had to be that candied yam! Will definitely go back to try their other menu items which is serve only Thursday Friday and Saturday as I really enjoy the food.

Great spot to grab food. This is a store that sells cooked meals. They typically make one batch of…read morefood for the day and once something runs out that's it. But if you go around 12/1 PM you're guaranteed to get what you want from the menu for that day. The staff is very friendly, especially Mr. Vince and they are priced really well! The most I've paid for a meal is $7, but of course that can go up or down depending on how much you order. I highly recommend the fried chicken here. Very moist, seasoned, crispy and far from oily! The veggies are typically seasonal. Spinach here is pretty great though. Other items you can find here are meatloaf, mac and cheese, hot wings, and various rice. For me it's conveniently located, and has become sort of my go to place. They also provide catering services. Highly recommended!

Reached out to them to cater a breakfast for a community meeting. They delivered on time, but…read morebetter than the food was great. A touch of down home soul food cooking. Properly seasoned more than enough for the food, and the variety was great. We are definitely signing up for them to cater the next one. Thank you!

It was a weekend night and I've passed by this restaurant a few times. Parking wasn't too…read moredifficult; I was able to park at the corner. The appearance of the restaurant is bright and clean. I ordered the turkey wings, lima beans, and collard greens. The order was plentiful as I had enough to save for the next day. The turkey wings was tasty and tender, I enjoyed the lime beans and the collard greens. I usually add acv to my greens. Although they don't add acv to their greens, I found the greens to be flavorful. I also ordered a slice of pineapple coconut cake. I will come here again and the service was out standing.

Another Black-Owned restaurant checked on my list. Came here a couple weeks ago late afternoon. I…read moreordered turkey wing(s), collard greens, mac and cheese and a side of candied yams. Everything came up to $16.88. The place is bright and clean. Food was good and seasoned well. My gripes are they served a person with no mask on. Had I not come so far I would have turned around. Also, I only got 1 one part of the wing with my dinner. I feel like the whole wing should be included which I expressed. Other than that I had previously spoken with one of the owners (wife) telling her my intentions to visit and she was really sweet and inviting. I will be back to try more items and hopefully add a star! Sorry forgot the menu pic.

We were there last Sunday at 2pm. Service was excellent and…read morethe food was amazing. We had the catfish, I added a side of pork share ribs. My wife had the catfish with french fries. My wife loved the rum punch, it was blended well. You could taste the alcohol but you felt it when you stood up. They have live music starting at 3pm and for desert we had the strawberry cake. 18 percent was added to our bill. I will be back to this location to try another dish and see what's available for dessert that was made by the owner's grandmother. Unfortunately the owner had passed away but the family is keeping the business running. Rest in Peace Ms Veronica. Sorry I never had a chance to meet you. Good Food, Good Service, Good Value for my money.

The mac & cheese was pretty good. The turkey legs were OK. But unless you like your throat on fire,…read moredo not order the collard greens. I figured I would bring them home and try to adjust the seasonings. My throat is absolutely on

I absolutely love this restaurant, and the service is always top tier! Welcoming like a southern…read morehospitality. The Food Is Absolutely beautiful! I always go whiting or catfish. The Catfish is what I get now it's always very fresh well seasoned and it is not FAKE No Shade ! And the sides is always a plus! But collard greens 7.5/10 Mac and cheese 9/10 catfish is 1000/10 whiting is 9.5/10. They have great pricing online even better pricing in the store!

THIS REVIEW IS SOLELY FOR THE UBER EATS DELIVERY PORTION**7/24…read more I ordered a large amount of fish and French fries. I know you are reading to find how the fish was, because the reviews on Maxine's on the Boulevard have really good ratings. Well, I can't tell you how the fish and fries were, because I used the Uber Eats app to order my food and I never received the food, even though the order shows complete in the app. I gave specific instructions and I even provided my telephone number so that the driver could call if he had problems, because delivery drivers will drop your food anywhere, IN MY EXPERIENCE! I gave a 20% tip as well. I called Maxine's on the Boulevard, and they say the order is out, if you have a problem call Uber Eats. I went downstairs to the salon, and they did not receive an order. One worker said that the guy was waiting for 14 minutes and no one showed up. Let me tell why the driver waited, he never followed the instructions. The delivery was a standard delivery because when you pay more the delivery doesn't arrive any faster. The order was made at 3:18 and with a 40-minute delivery window or at 4:00 pm. The app showed an ETA of 4pm. The driver arrives early and stood outside, not bothering to call the number provided. I will go as far as to say, maybe I did not hear the new delivery window alert. Why did he stand at the salon and not come to the apartment build? I remember that I used to delivery Uber Eats and I went to Red Lobster, delivered the food, told the customer to check the order before I leave. There was a problem. I drove back to Red Lobster to retrieve the missing lobster tail. Red Lobster said that they were closed, long story short, I drove back to the customer, lobster tail in-tow. I was not going to leave without the customer's missing item. I was representing a company, so I did what I had to do to make sure that the customer was satisfied. Not bragging but you don't get that service nowadays, some workers are unconcerned whether you get what you pay for or not. Do you know that I was salivating for this delicious fish and savory French fries, Crinkled cut at that! Frish on a Friday, you can't go wrong unless you do as I did and use Uber Eats. I am too hangry at the moment... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Grab a plate from here! Definitely…read more I don't need to say more. If you follow me, then I've never stirred you wrong. Live, love and laugh - Sha

It's been a while since I've come here but I today I felt I should swing back I called in my order…read moreit was ready when I got there which was fine. Now I will say the price has gone up and the portions have shrunk greatly! The sweet potatoes were like a spoon full I served my daughter 3 chunks and all that's left is a fork full of mush. The macaroni was dry almost like pie and tasted like it's been there all day, the collard greens were the best thing such a same... Bring back the old people asap

Amazing food, the food is made fresh so there is a wait for the food. I recommend calling ahead and…read moreshowing up for the food to reduce wait time.

I Love Magic Soul Food....They Open One in The Coliseum Mall downstairs in the food court...the…read morefood is always good and the staff is ok...

I got some food here through this app called too good to go and I'll definitely be coming back!…read more I'm normally not a stew chicken guy but for the first time, I can say that I would actually go back and order it! The chicken had its own unique taste that differed from regular stew chicken at local Caribbean spots and the sides paired perfectly. Nothing lacked flavor and blended with the meal the way that it needed to be Service was great; quick pick up and she gave me a lot of food. Ambiance was cool as well; it looked like there was a downstairs area but I just came for pickup.

Coco's is located in an area that some people may not feel comfortable going to, but that really…read moredidn't matter. Once inside, the service was good. The location itself is small with no seating, it's strictly takeout. I ordered the stew chicken with rice and beans and cabbage. The cabbage was just okay, the rice and beans were good, and the stew chicken was good as well. I also tried the jerk chicken, which I enjoyed. I'd like to go back and try their breakfast. Overall, it was an okay experience.

Came here with a big group of family and friends to celebrate a birthday, and this place absolutely…read moredelivered from start to finish. We were planning a surprise party and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything went off without a hitch; the coordination and attention to detail were incredible. The food was outstanding across the board, with real Caribbean flavor, clearly made with care. The rooftop ambiance set the perfect tone for the night: great vibes, beautiful setting, exactly what you want for a special occasion. But honestly, the service is what took this from great to unforgettable. The ladies working that night were amazing; warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our celebration special. You could tell they actually cared about giving us a great experience, not just going through the motions. If you're in NYC and looking for a spot to celebrate something special (or just want a great night out), Caribbean Soul Rooftop on Merrick Blvd needs to be on your list. Already planning our next visit!

Came here on a Saturday late afternoon for dinner for 5 people before a concert at the UBS Center…read more We had made a reservation but the place has plenty of available seating. We sat and was serviced downstairs versus being upstairs. Downstairs had a more chill vibe while upstairs was more vibrant and lively The place had a great vibe, mural on the walls up to the stairs, a flower wall with a swing. Great aesthetics for pictures. Between the individuals in our party, we ordered calamari, thai curry mussels, red red snapper with the sweet, spicy sauce and without, lamb chops and six boss. The lamb chops were a tad overcooked, but the rest of the food was really good Our drinks were nice. Service was a tad slow, but good experience overall.