Groovy Southern food meets refined semi-upscale downtown. What do we get?…read moreBreaded okra. Kiss my grits, but we aren't always talking BBQ when we're in the South. I've had me some soul food in Mississippi and 'Bama, though at a fraction of the price you get up North. Look, it's a Montclair thing. Pluses: Black owned restaurant serving cultural staples, plus foods for people who don't want Southern. Ambiance featured soul music, and at one point was playing Shaft! I can dig it. You're not left wanting for food quantity or quality. Plenty of shrimp in the grits, for example. Server was very pleasant to talk to with a little Southern twang to her voice. Why not five stars: Flavor needs deepening. For example, in the South I'm used to seeing okra chopped and breaded before being fried. Maybe more oily that way, more carbs... but more flavor as a result. I had the pulled chicken mac, which was a bit smaller of a dish overall (a bit intentional on my part) - and while the cheese flavors run deep, the meat did not. Shrimp and grits, I took a quick sample of my friend's grits and... I bet you can guess my finding there. Still, a very nice change from the usual Northern selection of foods. I would not hesitate to say Sweet T's is authentic and a nice visit if you're in town. You'll be paying a pretty penny wherever you eat, so you can tag this one on your list.

Amazing top tier dinner here for my bday. This place checked off all the boxes. Quality food and…read moregreat customer experience, and most importantly BLACK owned. love supporting my people. Keep up the great work! Amazing ambiance.

Thinking of coming here? If you have high blood pressure, DO NOT!!! Scroll on by. Every meat and…read morevegetable they serve is heavy-laden with salt. The chicken looked good but I only ate 1/2 piece of the wing. (Still have me a horrible headache on the way home). Place is small but that's the least of their problems. Entire staff primarily speaks Spanish and aren't properly trained enough to even know how to take an order at your table. The poor girl tried hard to try to write down our simple order but the language barrier made it hard for her to type our order into the system. She returned to the table 5x to explain the various mistakes she made trying to put the order in. As I stood near the bar waiting to put my OWN drink order in, the young confused waitress ran over to tell me that the kitchen was out of collard greens. I smoked and substituted it for something else. 10 minutes later she arrives with my oversalted chicken and collard greens. Maybe wait a few years and try them, if they happen to stay open by some miracle.

We came around 3pm on a Sunday and were lucky not to have a wait--plenty of seating and a very…read morewelcoming vibe. We were chatting with Vanessa before realizing she would be singing later, and wow--she has a beautiful voice and sang some favorites like "Just the Two of Us." We ordered the fried whiting over a waffle, fried chicken with collard greens and fried okra, and shrimp and grits with a pecan coating. Portions were huge, so we took plenty home for our group of three adults and a toddler. Everything was slightly spicy, super crispy, and absolutely delicious. A small but much-appreciated touch: they brought our 2-year-old ice water with a lid without us even asking. The warm sweet potato cornbread muffins were amazing--we liked them so much we ordered some to take home. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped by for late Sunday lunch with wife and the place was POPPIN'!…read more I. ATMOSPHERE (5/5) This place had night club vibes on a broad daylight, and I'm not complaining. It had this loungey vibe with gold and dark blue tones and selective dimming that gave an upscale yet inviting and friendly vibe. Nice large bar with screens of sports and news for patrons and good music. I'm for it. II. FOOD (5/5) Yo this place ain't joking. Hard to find fresh veggies, but they had some. Peach and Strawberry Sweet Tea were great, though definitely sweet. Peach was slightly more refreshing for what was to come. Cornbread (APP, $9, 5/5) - Some of the best cornbread all around. Big but moist with decent crumbling, and so good with homemade strawberry jam. Cornerstone of the meal here. It's BIG so you can definitely share. Somehow it was even better the next day(?!) Sweet T's Fried Shrimp (APP, $19, 5/5) - Perfectly breaded and fried golden brown without being too heavy, this one was surprisingly delicious with the dips. Very good reco from our server. Fresh Baby Kale, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad (APP, $14, 4/5) - Very much needed some sprinkling of greens. Pretty good though portion could be a bit larger. Catfish Nuggets (APP, $16, 3/5) - This one we didn't care too much for. Bit salty, one-dimensional. Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits (APP, $10, 5/5) - ROCKET SHIP! This was literally the BEST GRITS I've ever eaten, and I've eaten enough to fill a bath tub! Wow! It had the perfect level of buttery, robust deep cheddar flavor with bits of crispy bites within, creamy smooth texture, right level of seasoning, and crazy level of addictiveness. I found myself rationing it with every other item on the table. WHAT?! I could write an essay on this one but it is ridiculously good I would come back again and again just to eat this. Grits done well, y'all. Grits done well living his best life, right here. Just writing about it makes me drool. III. SERVICE (5/5) I forgot about service because I was writing about 'em grits but our server lady was pleasant, made great recos, and took our money. So she was good! The place just oozes with neighborly homey charm, and there were repeat diners telling us this here is what's up, so a great sign. I really enjoyed Sweet T's a lot more than I thought I would. Its great southern food, special vibe and attentive service all combine to be a winning neighborly combination here in Teaneck. Show them some love and eat 'em grits. You won't regret it.

The few times I've been here, the food has been consistently good. This was first time having…read morecatfish and grits at this restaurant. I was a little skeptical because there's no gravy. After I tasted my meal I realized it definitely didn't need gravy. The grits were creamy and the fish was golden and crispy. My sister had the yams, mac and cheese and fish. Everything was delish. Service was amazing and the owner is always pleasant. The aesthetic is very chic and classy so it's a nice place to do date night. The cost is comparable to similar restaurants.

Maggie's Southern Kitchen 1368 Teaneck Road…read moreTeaneck, NJ 07666 Cornbread Smothered Pork Chops Barbecued Ribs Meatloaf Baked Turkey Wing Peach Cobbler On the corner of Teaneck Road and Englewood Avenue lies a small, but lively local southern take out spot that offers a fair amount of grub for reasonable prices. The cornbread is a decent size and is the perfect starter to any southern comfort meal. It's a win-win for which ever Main entree you choose. The meats are tender and well seasoned. The meat falls right off the bone! You can't go wrong with any of the two sides that are included with your meal. The collard greens definitely wins the competition, but everything else still comes in a close second. The dessert was loaded with peaches with just the right amount of cinnamon. If you are unable to catch a flight down south, but still desire home cooked soul food, this is the place to go! #soulfood #southerncooking #collardgreens

Food quality has gone downhill since it first opened and it's a bit pricey and there's no parkingread more

Food has such great taste its to a perfection they are a very sweet couple who loves cooking soul…read morefood from the soul

I was looking for something different and this place popped up, so i took a drive to Garfield…read more Heads up, it's not where your gps brings you to, it's around the corner on the cross street. Stepped in and was greeted by the nicest lady who immediately offered me a sip of their "uptown" drink - a mix of iced tea and lemonade. It was quite tasty. That was just the beginning of the warmth that this establishment exuded, they were super nice and friendly. They asked my name, but I forgot to ask theirs. As I waited for my food, she began bringing me samples of the sides and desserts. She had me sample the banana pudding (she asked first if I ate bananas) - this was super flavorful of banana, as another review said, not just vanilla pudding with some sliced bananas in it. Beyond that, she brought me a little piece of frosted banana bread, a dense, rich flavorful lemony cake, and a frosted pound cake. The lemony one was my favorite. Next came a bit of sweet potatoes, with huge flavor that I haven't really experienced before in a dish like this. She also let me try the mac and cheese (great spices in it!) and collard greens (tastes just how you expect!), as well as one of their "French fries" which is a round slice of potato, really good and so much more interesting than normal fries. She brought this out with her rib sauce to taste/dip, which was also good. She also had some great conversation about boxing and bringing the neighborhood together. When I got my food, it was bursting out of the takeout container and she had to use a rubber band to keep it closed. The cutlery set came with A dumdum lollipop and a piece of bubble gum as well. I ordered: 2 piece fried chicken - leg and thigh with mac and cheese and collard greens and cornbreak. They also added a few fries in, coleslaw, and hot sauce. The chicken was tasty, but the pieces were huge! The cornbread was dense and sweet, delicious. The coleslaw was super creamy. I'll be back and I'd encourage anyone nearby to check it out.

Found this gem on YELP. Read the reviews. Read the response from the owner and I knew I had to go…read morehere. If your carribean food ain't rude. I don't want it. Actually the ladies were super nice. I ordered the Oxtail Lg. The portion for the price is about as even as it gets. My fault for coming after 5pm, no plantains. No cabbage. So that was my fault. Oxtail was chunky and flavorful. The rice and peas was fluffy and fresh. Also missed out of patties and cocoa bread. So next time ladies!

I hate to say that but I have ordered my large oxtail that took me 30 minutes to walk out with it…read moreshes was very slow it's very expensive for what I have not worth have the price and she add cucumbers and slice of tomato that I didn't ask for usually all others place add cabbage or plantain over all that wasn't worth it

Not good and not worth the price. Ordered a rib dinner and received 3 small ribs. Terrible.read more

From the owner: Welcome to Unc's Chicken & Waffles Soul Food, where every bite tells a story of tradition and…read moreflavor! Nestled in the heart of Paterson, NJ, our soulful eatery brings together the best of Southern comfort cuisine with a modern twist. At Unc's, we pride ourselves on serving up crispy, golden-fried chicken paired with fluffy, homemade waffles, creating the perfect harmony of savory and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's just the beginning - our menu is a celebration of soul food classics, from crispy wings to creamy mac and cheese, each dish crafted with love and seasoned with soul. What sets us apart? It's not just about the food, it's about the experience. From the moment you walk through our doors, you're welcomed like family, enveloped in the warmth of Southern hospitality. Come grab a quick bite at Unc's!, Unc's Chicken & Waffles Soul Food is more than just a meal - it's a culinary journey that feeds the body and nourishes the soul. Come join us at 270 Broadway and taste the difference for yourself. Or give us a call at 973-345-1000.