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.

Food Fabulous Service Outstanding…read more Ambiance like home We hadn't been since before COVID so some friends of ours who are fans took us. We started with a huge bowl of popcorn. Ordered beer and then ate the best ribs I have ever eaten. The only trouble is that our server was outstanding and like to give them a shout out. Can't wait to go back

Stopped in there for lunch around 3pm on a Friday , place was almost empty , between lunch and…read moredinner I guess ? I got the brisket plate with two sides, I got the Cole slaw and the Mac and cheese . It was close to $23 . They also have chicken , pulled pork and smoke sausage plates . For $15 to $18 with 2 sides. The brisket was amazing , 5 good size slices . Very tasty, the Cole slaw was good , above average , and a good amount . And the Mac and cheese was very good , and no "up charge" one of the last places I went there was a $3 up charge . So I passed . Everything was great , great service , food came out in 10 minutes . I'll be back again .

The food is definitely "food for the soul". It was delicious! My husband and I ordered fried…read morechicken breast, fried catfish, mashed potatoes & gravy, collard greens,& Mac & cheese and a side of corn bread. It comes with a side of white rice and gravy also delicious. It also had a side of Yams also delicious! Stephanie in the front was very friendly helped us decide what we should order. The place is inviting ,clean, & cozy beautifully designed. It's now on our take out or dine out days! Go get yourself real good food, every penny is worth it!

First off, I'm giving a 4 instead of a 5-star rating because they NEVER…read morehave the Ribs when I come in!! Im from the South and I love the Fried Pork Chops, the fish and the Greens , ill definitely be coming back to try more! Smoked Meat in the Collards would definitely spark them up even more!

I may have died and gone to Heaven I have found the Best…read moreEmpanadas in Springfield and can't wait to try the Cuban. Affordable and well worth the wait

This place is absolutely amazing. If you want to go to Puerto Rico just come here and the food will…read morebring you there. I went on a Saturday during lunchtime, and I was blown away with the crazy amounts of people coming in. Service was absolutely amazing. Every worker was super friendly. The line moved fast with the number of workers they have. The first bite of the rice and beans was heaven. It brought me back to my grandmother's cooking. They have so many choices of authentic Puerto Rican food. This place is 2 hours away from my house but I guarantee you I'll be coming here quite often. They have seating but like I said first come first serve. Get in here before any rush hours and you'll be ok. They have a great amount of breads as well as Spanish pastries. The amount of food you get for what you pay is crazy. I ordered rice and lentils, with red beans, and roasted pork. It was literally enough for lunch and dinner or two people. This was dine in, not sure how much you get for takeout. Smart me I ordered my kids there own meal which had to be taken home as well. This is a definite go-to spot for Puerto Rican food. The location isn't in the best of towns, but everyone there was friendly and there to chow down.

Since it opened during the pandemic, we hadn't really gotten a chance to get out and try this spot…read more But finally, we had time and caught them while they were open. Listen. While you're reading this, just start getting ready to leave and head there. You have to try it. They are only open certain days, so make sure you check which day of the week it is first! Let's start with the atmosphere. We were greeted with a warm (masked) smile from the young lady at the register. She was polite and friendly, and was able to answer our questions with no issue. She let us take our time, since we were first timers - we didn't know what we wanted to order quite yet. While we were deciding, the owner came over and added some input on what we might want to try. Once of her slogans is "trust me," and y'all. TRUST her. She did not miss. We ordered the jerk chicken tacos, and the large chicken meal, with the "smack-n-cheese", and "potatoes sweeties". Each of our meals came with rice and beans, which were both separately packaged. So I'm sure you want to know - how did it taste? Well, let me tell you...we were not disappointed. Everything was well made, well seasoned, and well packaged (no spills in transit). We didn't try any dessert this time around, but we already told Ms. Adrienne we'd be back. Now, it's your turn to go visit!

Stopped in for a quick lunch and really enjoyed the food. You can tell it is all handmade fresh and…read morethe flavors were fantastic. The staff were very polite and friendly!

The food was delicious. The wait wasn't long. Prices equal to other restaurants…read more I would return.

Great food and friendly staff. Must try. The owners are well involved and treat people with…read moreintegrity

Been here a number of times for lunch and I've never been disappointed. I always get takeout during…read moremy work week. They do have tables inside if you're inclined to eat in. I'm always taken care of with courtesy and given my order promptly by the ladies that work there. One of my favorite things to get is the boneless fish with fries. The fried fish beats the usual "bland" fish and chips that you get at most other places and has a lot more flavor. The beef patties are another favorite of mine, nice and spicy with a little extra kick to them! I'm blessed to have Yaad Food so close to where I work for lunch. Check them out you won't be disappointed!

Enjoyed the good food and music, I'll def be back! Restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was very…read morewelcoming.

What an amazing restaurant! The owner accommodated our last minute party of 10 yesterday after our…read moredaughters graduation from WNEU. They weren't opened yet but allowed us in early. The drinks were great! Food was awesome. Very Southern menu. Few places have incredible cornbread and collard greens! The prices were reasonable, portions were perfect and the establishment was clean. Couldn't have asked for a better dining experience!

Yelp's listing is incorrect; the restaurant is still very much in business, and serving one of the…read moremost fragrant and flavorful chow I have ever had. I became a huge fan of Laotian food when one of the Thai restaurants in Ithaca decided to shift their focus onto one of the most underrepresented cuisines in the US, and was sad when they closed - unexpectedly - a few years ago. Laos has its own, unique, cuisine, which unfortunately gets lumped with Thai (Laab/Larb, for instance, is Laotian national dish). During one of our late trips we have decided to take a detour and check out SoulLao'd. It was so good that, on the way back, we took another detour, just to dine there. Many people don't know that sticky rice is used as a tool (akin to spoon/fork) to scoop the food out. Again, that's understandable, considering how few Lao restaurants we have around. It may take a few minutes for novices to figure it out, but once that's over, it's all smooth sailing. I suggest that you go for the SouLao'd Specialty Dishes. I had the raw Laab Sein (Beef Salad), and - on the way back - Peeng Lein (Grilled Beef Tongue), both spiced the way it is meant to be, Chef's suggestion ("You want it the authentic way? You got it"). Hubby had Laab Kai (Chicken Salad) both times; I guess he loved the dish. Make sure you ask about Sai Oua; this incredible pork sausage is not a regular staple; being home-made it takes a lot of preparation. ***If you go to a Laotian restaurant, take advantage of how lucky you are to come across one, and do not go for the usual Thai food. If you do, you will miss quite an adventure. *** Service was enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable - it is a family-owned restaurant, and Chef's daughter pretty much runs the business. We can hardly wait till April, for our next trip up north. Another detour, just to dine at SoulLao'd? You bet!

I was in the hospital where the food was truly bad so a friend brought me take out. We ordered…read morechicken satay, spicy lemongrass soup, and a noodle and chicken dish. The satay was dry and the accompanied sauce had no taste, unfortunately. The soup was low to medium spicy ,enough for me. Aside from the spice, I couldn't taste any lemongrass and the chicken in the soup was also extremely dry. The noodle were pretty good and not to sound like a broken record, but the chicken again was very dry. I wanted to like it.