Met the owner Mercer, I must say this seems like a lil gem in the highland San Bern area!!! The food is tasty. And he's selling it at a price that compares to nasty fast food. Everyone out here should visit help this become a hallmark of the city! Here you can still feed a family of four for under $60 (without drinks/desserts). I can't even do that at them double arches! And the kids may even eat their veggies. I got snapper yams and greens. She got smother pork with same side and I got the house plate as-well the rib, chicken and link meal with Mac n cheese and pat Oreo salad. The potato salad wasn't my favorite but some folks like a mustard potato salad . I wanted the lemon cake just wasn't interested in spending $8 for a small slice. Maybe next time cause there will be another time!!! The y get 4 stars mainly because the area is a bit sketchy by near the casino! read more

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DO NOT!!! I mean, do not listen to anyone's taste buds when it comes to Melba's. I bought four different $10 plates with two sides for my adult kids to try. All plates come with one meat; add another for $5. Plate #1: Pork chop with gravy~bland; extra pork chop costs $5. Mac n cheese was terrible~overcooked, no cheese, no seasoning. You could see all the butter used. Yams {canned, not fresh} were dark brown and had a strange flavor I couldn't quite identify, maybe because I was too scared to taste them. Plate #2: Chicken wings had feathers and hair, looked like they came from a bargain bag. Mac n cheese and collard greens. Plate #3: Snapper~extra snapper costs $5. The one piece of fish looked like it was cut into three tiny strips. I felt ripped off. Mac n cheese was bad; yams again. Plate #4: Chicken Special~five drumsticks that looked like turkey legs, were flavorful and juicy, with greens and yams. ***The cornbread was $3 for just two bites, and that's it. The owner had the nerve to say it feeds two people, not adults! I sampled two items and was very disappointed. Never again! I don't see that place staying open much longer, especially since it just opened in January. ~If you know soul food, this is not the place for you. Soul food has SOUL~ ***Place needs a makeover~picnic tables and dollar-store plastic tablecloths. Rating -1 read more

Great hard working People there and would be definitely recommend everyone to come if they are in the mood for some great food Great energy and music Love it read more

Peach Cobbler - delicious, not overly sweet and had real pie crust. 5/5 Sweet Potato Pie - too much nutmeg. 4/5 $10 Fried Chicken Plate - chicken was delicious and moist on the inside and not too salty, but still lots of flavor. Mac n cheese was dry and had no seasoning, and the yams tasted like charcoal. 3/5 $10 Fried Tilapia plate - tilapia was delicious. Would have liked more cornmeal in the batter, but overall it was very tasty. I was told potato salad was homemade by the cashier, but it was obviously store-bought and doctored up. The baked beans were from a can and not doctored up. 3/5 People were very nice and "pops" and his celebrity status with the jokes had everyone laughing. Probably would only return for the fried fish, fried chicken, and peach cobbler. read more

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It was my first time here today and let me tell you it was so good. I had the $10 plate . Wings , Mac n cheese and the yams . Everything was really good . I'm definitely coming back lol .. service was good too. Don't let the area fool you . They have an area for dine in . I took my order to go but the seating boots are comfy. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - $10 plate Mac and cheese., yams, and wings - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

My review.My opinion..IJS.. Melba was on the list of places to visit..Been there done that!! I gave the Food a C-....I only gave 3Star for the Owner. Very nice man, humble and caring...Food was not good thou!!! My Pork Chop were very salty and there was no crust on the fried one? Greens were very bland no taste at all....Yams were just ok!! But, I pray they revise somethings in the seasoning and bring Melba's to life.. Overall I won't be back anytime soon. Maybe in the future just to retest everything... My review..My opinion..IJS.. Just a girl that loves good food!!! read more

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I tried Melba's Soul Food Kitchen in San Bernardino for lunch today after seeing their great Instagram page, and I'm glad I decided to stop by. My friend and I both ordered the chicken plate, which came with five large fried chicken legs and two sides. We both chose the yams and greens. The chicken was crispy and well-seasoned, and the five large pieces made it a very generous portion. The yams and greens were served in comfortable, standard portions and were both tasty. We both also ordered the peach cobbler, and it was really good. Most customers appeared to order their food to go. We were told the wait would be about 15 minutes, and that was accurate, even though they were fairly busy. The young lady working at the front counter was very friendly, engaging, and helpful when explaining the menu. They also have a clearly posted policy asking customers to check their orders, utensils, condiments, and everything else before leaving because food cannot be brought back inside afterward. I think that is a reasonable practice, especially with takeout orders. The meal was very filling, but I would have enjoyed having the option to add cornbread or another type of bread. Overall, the food was good, the chicken portion was excellent, and I would definitely return. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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Food was amazing. Had the fried chicken beans and yams.Omg what a combination ! Also got Tri tip with Mac and cheese and potato salad. Potato salad was just like mom's. Also got a smothered pork chop with Mac and cheese and potato salad. I recommend all of it. We actually went for wings but they had sold out. Next time. Service was friendly and they graciously explained the wait. Believe me it was worth it. Will definitely be regulars. We brought it home to eat. It was a feast. read more

Amazing place. The food was delicious. Hot and fresh. The dining area was spacious. Clean tables. The service was the best. Everyone was super nice. Great ambiance. Good music playing. Definitely warm and inviting. We're almost 2 hours away but we'll be back for sure. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - $10 chicken plate with greens and yams - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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Open late and had to wait. The food was ok and the location must have been new since they were working on it. The ambiance was hard to read since it seemed they had just open the location. Maybe give them some time. read more

$10 soul food plates! Say less, I had to stop in! I haven't had a good soul food plate in a while so when I saw the deal online, it gave me the extra nudge to check it out. Lol with that price one could cash in some recyclables and get a plate here. And the plates are big too. They give you 5 pieces of fried chicken. Seriously, two people can eat from it. I guess if you and your friend got $5 on it, you'll be eating good haha. I wound up ordering an extra plate to take my mom since I was going to see her. But I'd come back here if I'm around, the place does check all the boxes with good soul food. It was worth the stop. read more

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Homestyle cooking to the max!!! Everyone is very accommodating and gives that family vibes!!! Excellent customer service. Highly recommended! read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Homestyle cooking to the max! Everyone is very accommodating, inviting, super nice and gives that family vibes. - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

I threw up everything I ate ...that's it...that's the review. Try at ur own risk, no flavor either

First time customer, fried chicken and sides were very good and tasty. Good looking out for Sunday dinner, will definitely be back, thanks so much! read more

I'll just say I'm from L.A. so the food out here in the I.E. is umm different. Maybe it be different food in the back for content creators I don't know but this my second time and I'm good. All plates were $10 the cornbread is 2/$5. 1- smothered pork chop, rice/gravy, potato salad. Gravy tasted like lemon, pork chop was hard, rice was soggy and the potato salad is Reese or something store bought. 2- Catfish nugget, baked beans and greens. Catfish could had been fried longer but it was decent. Baked beans and greens are canned. 3- Chicken, yams and mac/cheese. First of all look at the MAC... I mean look at it! It's old, dry and brown. It tasted like it was probably bussin the day before but today y'all burnt out for even pulling that out, warming it up and serving it. Yams are canned, no extra sugar, butter or anything. Just from the can to your plate. The chicken was good tho. You get 5 drums. That's the only part of the chicken they had... drums. We didn't even eat the cornbread because it was light and falling apart like it was also old. I'm really upset about that MAC tho!! read more

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I have been wanting to check this place out for a while. The first time we drove by, the line was out the door and around the corner because they had recently gone viral. The wait was gonna be something like 45 minutes to an hour, so we had to keep it moving. Fast forward to this past weekend and I stopped by after getting my hair done. Anyway, I ordered a ton of food because we wanted to try everything. We got the $10 chicken wing dinner with rice and gravy and potato salad. I got the catfish fillet with mac & cheese and candy yams. My husband got the sweetie fish with the greens and black eyed peas. We also got a side of baked beans. I really enjoyed the catfish and the fried chicken great flavor there. My husband loved his sweetie fish. People complain about the cheesiness of the mac, but I was OK with it. Sometimes mac & cheese doesn't have to be an overly cheesy mess. It was good. I would get it again. Now the candy yams were mushy and lacked the traditional sweetness, maybe I would get that again, but I guess they're good if you're watching your caloric intake, which is a bit of an oxymoron when talking about soul food. Baked beans and greens were both a thumbs up for me. I liked the rice and gravy also. The potato salad has mustard which I'm not a fan of, but my husband enjoyed it. All in all with everything we got we were really happy and satisfied. The price for all of that?? $48!! Super affordable and great quality. The staff were patient and extremely friendly. It felt like I had stopped off at a cousin's house. read more

Listen I didn't get the fried chicken or fish because people ain't been saying the best about it but the buffalo wing plate Mac n cheese and greens for 10$ was pretty good wings nice and big and crispy and not stingy with buffalo sauce but im not complaining food was hot and fresh could have used more flavor in the Mac and greens but for 10$ ain't getting better then that read more

I went there on a Sunday after church to enjoy an early dinner it smells good when u get inn there it was nice and hot but only ate 2 pieces but man I got the shits!!!I won't waist my time supporting a new business no more ! Please people be careful I didn't think to much of it till I ate the leftovers Monday warmed it up in microwave bit into it u get the stench of the chicken leg going bad no wonder I had diarrhea yesterday if this what soul food is u can keep it can't wait till the health department gets ahold of there ass? read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - They deep fry it well done to cover up the chicken smell as far as I'm concerned it's garbage - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

The food is absolutely amazing! The service is great. So far, I have tried their yams, smothered chicken, greens, macaroni and cheese, rice and gravy, and smothered pork chop. All of the side dishes have been absolutely amazing. The main dishes have been slightly too salty. However, I like my food like that. The best part is that they have $10 plates. You get one main dish and two side dishes for $10. Writing this review has made me hungry so I'm going there today. read more

I tried the Melba's world famous chicken with the collard greens and white rice . The chicken was really good and the collard greens were very flavorful. My husband got the red snapper , it was good just was a little small for a Man , but since my meal came with 5 drumsticks I was able to share my meal to even it out . My friend ordered the salmon , I tried a piece it was also really good . The young man at the register was very nice and courteous, even though it was packed in there with a lot of people he stayed professional and kind and polite . I highly recommend this place . I don't know how long their $10 meals will last , but it's an amazing price ! read more

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Full review @itsamandachamberlain Stopped by for some soul food and it really delivered. The fried chicken came out hot, crispy on the outside and juicy inside. The mac and cheese was creamy and actually had flavor--not bland like some places. Yams were sweet and balanced, and the portions were solid. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. You can tell this is the kind of food that's meant to be comforting and filling. Service was friendly and the vibe was laid back, nothing fancy but it works. If you're in the area and craving real comfort food, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. I'd come back. read more

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Get there early, order and pay at the counter. A few tables available. Better set up for take out. Had pork chop, Mac n cheese and collared greens. Friend had chicken. Yams also good not too sweet. Food was delicious Everyone friendly. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Fried chicken with yams and collared greens. 10$. Cannot go wrong - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Came here for the first time to support a black owned restaurant in my neighborhood. The owner was very nice and the ambience was nice!! I'm going to start with the good. The greens were seasoned well and tender. The macaroni and cheese was seasoned well not a lot of cheese and the macaroni was overcooked. Now the bad the chicken wings were seasoned well BUT they were way overcooked!!! They were dried out like chicken jerky very very chewy ate three and couldn't eat anymore because my jaw was hurting. I'm gonna give it one more try and see what the BBQ is doing read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Side of greens, macaroni cheese, five regular wings, five sweet heat wings - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Great soul food service is very friendly and the environment is excellent good music all around

I love the signature world famous chicken here, save yourself the trip to Popeyes/KFC and try real southern here. Valued deal and portion, sides are delicious and it's an ambient mom and pop. A rare IE spot you want to try and come back for more. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Melba's World Famous Chicken - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Food was not soulful made. Fish was fishy. The only good thing was the greens. Mac & cheese was bland. Cheap & cheaply made. Would not recommend this restaurant. read more

I hate when I forget to take a picture of the food BEFORE I inhale it. Went to Melba's on Saturday, can't beat a $10 plate that serves 2 sides & a good portion of protein. Since they're only open on weekends I snatched me 2 plates. First - I got the fried salmon (they gave me two big pieces ), greens & mac . My 2nd plate - 5 generous pieces of bourbon chicken! I'm saying BIG A$$ PIECES (should probably pay more then $10 but let me shut up... ) they're $10 steal of deal is probably the smartest thing a restaurant can do! Everything was scrumptious, crispy, and flavorful...SoCal, don't sleep. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Fried Salmon. Greens. & Mac! - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Honestly they need better customer service they are rude I don't like the way I was treated and talk to at all I'm so disappointed because I always wanted to come to this place and first time going and the food wasn't food the ribs were so dry the meat was so dry read more

Already a fan! Drove past this weekend and saw the line out the door and made a note to give it a shot. I was able to stop tonight right before closing and thankfully no line. The gentlemen behind the counter were very sweet and welcoming. The food is perfect, servings are generous and the pricing is unmatched. I never cared for greens but these were fantastic. My only regret is not getting more items to try. Will absolutely be back. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Fried chicken, greens, mac & cheese, and a slice of caramel crunch cake. - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Well all I can say is disappointed. Food cold cold , chicken ribs and link drowned in bbq sauce no need for that if you have good bbq let it speak for its self if you dont get temp up you will get people sick sad face i won't be back read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Disappointed cold ass food I will never, ever ever ever ever ever, ever ever come back to your place again. - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

This soul food spot is the real deal! I tried their fried chicken and it was absolutely bomb. The greens were seasoned perfectly, and the mac and cheese was so creamy and delicious. And don't even get me started on the catfish it was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Seriously, you need to check this place out if you're craving some authentic soul food. read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Fired chicken plate all legs with Mac n cheese ans candied yams - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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Thank you ! Thank you Thank you for the free lunches for the littlest they enjoyed it alot .

Thank you! Great company, highly recommended. I had an excellent experience from start to finish. The service was fast, professional, and exceeded my expectations. Communication was smooth, and the final results were exactly what I needed. I will definitely be using them again! read more

I wouldn't recommend, I was browsing the menu on a kiosk and while I was talking to my wife a worker approached me and rudely pointed to the front counter and said we could go up there, order our food and was told it would only be 15 Minutes as there's only two other family's in here at the moment. 45 minutes later I asked when the food was good be ready and they just kept telling me it's almost done and the flys in the building just keep landing on us which is kinda gross very disappointing as I was looking forward to this place read more

Melba's Soulfood Kitchen - Dirty chairs with flys all around the place - Food Delivery Services Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Im sorry that food was nasty af i still feel sick. The Staff was super nice though 1 little thin azz pork chop, teally!!? Potato Salad to to to sweet taste no balance in flavor taste like they used sandwich spread Can beans taste like pork and beans with added sugar I see why plates are for $10.00 I wish they change cooks or recipe because i love seeing my people elevate. I will never eat there again nevertheless good Luck someone will eat it im sure. read more

Food is good for the price. They have more of a variety since they moved off of 5th street. There is seating in the new location. Some dishes can be better. They have kool aid too. Drinks need ice though I will say. If you want some cheap priced mom and pop home made food try them out. Some of the sides are not homemade but seasoned up right and decent for the price. read more

My husband and I went to Melba's new location on Sterling on Sunday after church to have an early dinner. We had visited the first location and it was delicious! This second location was very disappointing. We got there and approached the counter. The guy at the register told us to wait while he was on the phone with a personal phone call and passing the phone around. That's was the first disappointment. When he finished his conversation he proceeded to just tell us "what did you want to order" we chose the $10 plate which consisted of 5 pieces of chicken and two sides. The guys told us it would be about 25 minutes. Here we were thinking it was going to fresh and hot but were we wrong. The food was already getting cold. We were also told they ran out of ice and all they had was warm bottled water! What kind of new establishment doesn't invest in an ice maker to make sure they have ice to serve their customers!? I feel if you're going to promote your business you should feel confident enough to know that you will have plenty of supplies especially if you are expecting a big crowd. The staff was very rude and there were lots of flies flying around. The restaurant wasn't even fully decorated and it was just a disaster. I will never go back. To top it all off my husband got diarrhea from what he ate. He reheated his chicken and there was a very foul smell as if the chicken was going bad! If someone is going to open a new business fist if all they need to make sure their staff is trained properly and that they have customer service experience not just hire family memes because they are cheap labor and don't know the business. Very disappointing very. Don't waste your money or your time. At this rate Melba's can keep their $10 plates. read more

Long time resident here. I've seen many soul food spots come and go. I hope Melba's is here to stay. Hubby and I enjoyed the customer service and found the food delicious. From the young lady at the register, hot links, red snapper, mac and cheese, yams, greens and corn bread we were completely satisfied. The total bill was easy on the wallet. We will definitely be back. read more

I highly recommend., when you just don't have time to make & get home cooked food like Mama used to make, come, run, to Melba's Soulfood Kitchen, the food never disappoints!, the music the food! Just like home, treat yourself! The service is friendly, like family 5 read more

Yep, it was as good as advertised, hell, even better. Chicken was perfect, links were great, greens on point and mac and cheese was the bomb. read more