Southern Comfort in the Heart of Brooklyn If you're craving true Southern soul food in Brooklyn, this hidden gem is worth every minute you spend circling for a parking spot. Located near Vanderbilt and Atlantic Avenue, this spot delivers that down-home flavor that's hard to find in the city. We ordered the catfish, potato salad, okra and tomatoes, fried chicken, mac & cheese--and let me tell you, every bite hit the spot. The portions were generous, and I was so full I didn't even get a chance to try the peach cobbler that everyone keeps raving about. But you better believe I'm saving room for it next time. The customer service was just as impressive as the food. From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. I had a warm, genuine conversation with the husband, and it honestly felt like chatting with my grandfather back down South. The ambiance matches the vibe--simple, old-school Southern charm that adds to the experience. If you're in Brooklyn and craving soul food that feeds both your stomach and your spirit, don't miss this place. Just bring your appetite--and maybe a little patience for the parking! read more

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*CASH ONLY ALERT* I was really excited to try Mitchell's Soul Food after passing them by several times and reading several rave reviews. I stopped in today to take food for work and I am currently sooo disappointed. I ordered a meatloaf dinner. Here we go... The meatloaf was dried out, definitely stretched with breadcrumbs and completely void of flavor. I asked for gravy all over. I guess they didn't hear me. The macaroni was bland and colorless and the cheese was missing! This mac had all the flavor of a hospital meal that was prepped for a patient on a salt free, seasoning free, flavor free diet. The collard greens tasted frozen maybe??? No specks of meat or flavor of any kind. Mitchell's Soul Food is CASH ONLY and it was nearly empty when I arrived. I can see why. I am unabashedly greedy and also not big on wasting money so I forced it down. Every bite made me sad. The only kinda/sorta "pro" was the low price. Still not worth it. Never again! read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Meatloaf dinner. Not good. - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a great spot if you want some affordable soul food. The service was quick and good. The restaurant gives a really no frills, neighborhood staple feel. The food wasn't the greatest soul food I've ever had but overall I enjoyed my meal. The prices for the portion sizes were really good. The best parts of my meal were the chicken wings which I thought were delicious and the cornbread. The Mac and cheese and corn were okay. The lemonade was nice and sweet and I wanted to drink the entire thing. Overall I would return again! They are cash only! read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Fried chicken wings, mac and cheese, corn - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Are the portions good? Yes. Good service? Sure. (They made a mistake, but gave me the wrong item for free) But that unfortunately doesn't make up for the quality. If you've never had soul food before, then you won't know what you're missing (like enough seasoning, for example). But those with an experienced palate and knowledge that fried fish should be crispy are in for a big disappointment. The prices are cheap, but unfortunately you get what you pay for. read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Fried fish, mac and cheese and greens - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ms. Marie and her staff continue to be the gold standard for soul food in Brooklyn. The lady is so warm and loving. I couldn't imagine eating anywhere else! Happy customers, Pasco & Valerie. read more

Wanted to try this place and went with 3 friends, and was turned away with my certified service animal, I informed them of this and they ask to see my papers, who carries service dog papers, she has her tags. I told told that she was a medical device and they could be sued for turning me away. But I digress, I won't be trying there food ever I guess. I wish I knew a lawyer....I'd give less then 1 star if I could, this is the fourth time I've been told I can't bring my service animal into places. Wtf NY read more

I have lived in Ny for over 20yrs and tried all of the menu. The chops are my favorite (both ways). Collards, green beans, etc taste southern and home made. Service and ambiance reminds me of small, southern diner where staff will interact w you while your food is being prepared. Just go... Only cash though read more

This is definitely a no-thrills cash only spot where someone grandma is cooking in the kitchen...literally. She yelled at me once because I changed my order due to the fact I didn't want to wait 20 minutes for them to make my wings. So there's...that. I ordered the fried fish with Mac n' cheese and yams. The yams were really good. I didn't like the Mac n cheese too much. The fish was crispy. The food is okay and the prices are pretty good. It ran be about $9.50. I would give it a solid 3/5 overall. read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service and atmosphere at Mitchell's Soul Food restaurant are warm and inviting in a familiar sort of way. The food is good and plentiful. Many times I cannot finish my meal and need to get a doggy bag. Although the waitress could use a little polishing in her presentation and attention to clientele skills, I can overlook that. This is not a high folotting establishment. If you enjoy southern cooking at a reasonable price, you will enjoy Mitchell's. read more

I lived in Harlem for 10 years and was so excited to try this soul food joint in P heights. I came in to order the fish and shrimp dinner, hyped! Woman taking my order hardly acknowledged me buts it's whatever.. I already know what's up. Not a big deal. The resto smelled a little fishy but I didn't let that deter me. It should have been a warning for me though because babyyyyy when I walked out with that fish, I was down the street when the wind blew and the smell was .. smelling (not in a good way). the place is cash only and i don't really need my $ back but I knew i would probably need to throw it out. But you know when you just REALLY wanted something.. I decided to take it upstairs anyway to see if I could just make it work.. Yall I got in the elevator and was so glad no one was in there with me because FISHY isn't even the word. And it was wrapped up! Yall know I STILL took a bite just to "see something" and that fish tasted like.. metallic. I dunno how to explain it. Like chemicals sort of amoniaish.. I wrapped it tight and threw it down the building trash disposal so fast. Was hoping I'd at least have the sides to rely on.. NOPE. Bland. Im so disappoint because there are NOT many black owned spots in this area anymore and I do badly want there to be. But not like this.. they have to care about the quality of the food, especially fish and meats. read more

I hate to leave a bad review on a place that has good food but bad customer service. The man that works there is very rude. When I told him what my ribs looked like from my last order and showed him the picture he could have cared less. I don't go as often as I would due to his rudeness. Food is decent. read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - BBQ ribs - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The owners of this restaurant are trying to kill the extremely popular Vanderbilt Open Street, claiming that closing off the stretch to cars on weekends has been bad for business. Unfortunately, they seem to have the mayor's ear. https://x.com/2AvSagas/status/1831844738171072933 That program saved every other restaurant on that stretch during covid. Mitchell's owns the building, and if they're failing as badly as they claim after four years of being spoonfed food traffic by the city, that's not the program's fault. Also, the fried chicken is dry as hell and has no breading on it. I live down the block from a KFC that's 10 times better. read more

Enjoyed my smothered ribs and chopped BBQ (pork shoulder). Sides were collared greens and max & cheese. Yummy ! Only complaint was non peach cobbler (which means I will have to come back). Banana crème pie in its staid was delish. A+++ read more

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I've ordered twice from this spot and although delivery was always on time etc the food is blah. I had the Rasta pasta more recently and it was a total let down .. read more

This restaurant really reminds me of old Brooklyn. The pictures on the wall and the artwork give it a very classic Brooklyn ambiance. I came here for lunch, and it was quiet. I was able to get a deal because they had lunch specials on Thursdays from 12-3. If you are looking to eat inside they do have ample seating. The waitress was very friendly with a thick accent that reminded me of my Caribbean cousins. Placed my order and paid, make a note they don't accept card, Mitchell's is CASH ONLY. I ordered wings w/fries, meatloaf w/Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and an extra side of yams. Alla DAT, only $21 dollars!!! Won't he do it? The portions were fair for what we paid, the food is also made fresh, so it was a few minutes before it came out. The food was so good. It reminded me of the dinner they would serve on Sundays after church flavor. I will definitely be back here. The 4 stars was for not accepting card. It's a bit inconvenient, I had to hustle up the block to grab some cash....but not a big deal. Food was worth the extra steps read more

Dont eat here the food is really bad! I got the BBQ chicken, corn and candy yams. it's literally a waist of money.You only get one dry piece of chicken and unseasoned corn. The most annoying inconvenience the restaurant is cash only and they don't have a ATM machine in the store. It don't make sense the store smells so good but the food is so bad! ANDDDDDDD they expect you to see the cash only sign when it blends in with the stupid old wall. Do better smh! read more

We are an interracial couple - he's white and I'm Asian. Maybe we should have gotten the hint the first time. We showed up at 7:30 pm on a weekday evening and was told they stopped seating at 7:30 pm. So we came back on a Sunday night at 5:30 pm. We were ignored when we walked into the restaurant. So I asked the waitress if we could choose a table - there were two empty ones. She ignored me and walked right in front of me without saying a thing. Finally my mate asked her where we could sit. At the table I requested two glasses of tap water for us. she never bought them, even though while waiting for the food, I went into a coughing fit, which I finally stopped by putting a cough drop into my mouth. Our fried chicken was skinny and small. The sides were not great. Although the menu said we had a choice of bread, she never asked us our choice, instead, just plunking down corn bread (minus any butter) by our plates. My mate, who had ordered corn on the cob, had to ask for it. My mate finished his meal first. Although I wasn't done, she immediately placed a check next to him even though I wasn't finished. I had been planning to order dessert, but never got a chance to request it. While she was curt with us, she was pleasant to the other tables and apparently in a great mood, singing along with the radio. The waitress cleared my mate's dishes, but not mine when I was done. I looked around the restaurant and thought back to the first time we were there. I realized that during both times, I was the only Asian there. Did others know what I was learning now? When we left, there was no thank you or good-bye. I hear they might have to close. I hope they are replaced with an eatery that is more inclusive. read more

Hey man, Mitchell's is no slouch, regardless of what the other reviewers are saying. I'm from the South and to be 100% honest, this isn't really all that Southern. But it's close enough for NYC. It reminded me of Southern cooking which is all you can ever hope for here in these parts. Regarding the food. the dishes are very "clean"- no muddled or off-flavors to be found anywhere. You can kinda tell the chef has been doing his thing exactly the same way for quite some time. And that's alright with me... read more

Mitchell's is fantastic. I have lived on the block since 2001 (in the neighborhood since 1997), and feel like they are the last of a bygone era. One we should have profiled when I worked on Parts Unknown: Anthony Bourdain.. as they are the food and lifeblood of the block - and even moreso, of Brooklyn! Homey, welcoming, great portions, characters abound... and a "Ratatouille-mom's.kitchen" memory to almost like time-traveling to childhood! Mithell's brings so much to the table. I cannot recommend it enough! read more

What you need to know: - Cash only - Only open Thursday - Sunday - Old school soul food spot that has remained in an ever-changing neighborhood - Small and cozy seating area - Service is fast - The staff is friendly and leaves you alone to eat What we ordered: - Short ribs $15 - The short ribs are so tender that you don't even need a knife! Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth, and generous portions of meat. Each plate comes with two sides and my eating partner order a double order of cabbage. One bite of the cabbage and you'll know why, it's flavorful and perfectly cooked (not mushy and still retains some crunch). - Fried Catfish $14.50 - The catfish had a light batter for a crispy crunch and the meat was flaky and juicy. I just wanted more spice to their batter and flavor for the fish. I got collard greens and mac and cheese. Both were good but the cabbage is better. - The choice of cornbread comes with the plates and they were soft, fluffy and delicious! Get these! read more

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Excellent food and service from a neighborhood institution. I have been frequenting this wonderful takeout restaurant since 1990 and they never disappoint. read more

My experience dining here was passable even though my fried chicken was rather dry, but tasty. Overall, the staff was pleasant. This place is cash only with no ATM. The closest one is in a restaurant across the street. read more

They gave me shrimp that wasn't cleaned and was soggy. The shrimps wasn't even fried. & the fries was soaked with oil. 2nd, The pork chop was all bone and had a smell to it! I couldn't feed this to my family. The whole experience was horrible. They only take cash. So you have to go all the way back to them for a refund. And when you come for the food its bagged up already so you dont know what your getting until you get home. The man is nasty who picks the phone up. This was a complete waste of my 40$.... i throw everything out... thieves read more

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My mom and I stopped here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and the place was empty. However, the had a lot of phone orders. The restaurant is a quaint little spot to eat in but looks more like it caters to take out. The staff was real sweet and the place was clean. However, we had to wait dang near 40 minutes to get our food. There was a large group that came in but left after waiting a few minutes and didn't get acknowledged. It seems like they might have been short staffed. My mom ordered the fish and shrimp combo dinner with collard greens and potato salad. She also ordered a chicken sandwich and a slice of coconut cake. She loved the chicken the best and we both agreed they were a bit stingy with the food portions. My mom said the cake was dry and it looked that way on the counter which is why I didn't order any dessert. I ordered the chicken wing dinner with collard greens and yams. The chicken was nicely seasoned and finger licking good and the sides were good. The prices were reasonable and I would definitely return again. read more

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I've eaten there on two occasions and enjoyed both meals; so much that I still talk about how good their food was! but they're located in an area hard for me to get to without a car. I can't wait to go there again real soon. I wish they were on UberEats, DoorDash, etc. then I could order food to be delivered! read more

My friend and I went here to celebrate her birthday and we enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere is homestyle and we felt like we were welcome in our family's kitchen. The food was delicious and freshly prepared. The ribs were slightly vinegary and not sweet, and the fried fish was perfectly fried. The side dishes of yams, okra with tomatoes, collard greens, and potato salad were all excellent. We will not let too much time pass before a return visit to try more dishes. read more

I had fish, potato salad, cornbread okra a tomatoes and everything was delicious!!!! took me some peach cobbler home once again delicious. I've been eating southern cooking for years and all I can say is everything was delicious!!!! read more

I got hAlf a fried chicken with greens and yams. The chicken was overcooked with no seasoning. The chicken was dry. My parents are from the south. We season our food. The fried chicken should be done but moist with flavor. The cornbread was horrible it kept crumbling like saw dust after every bite. The texture was odd. The yams were so so. If you are going to cook soulfood please get it right and season the food. I don't like bland food and neither do my other eight friends that placed an order that day. It is hard to find good old fashioned soul food in Brooklyn. I miss royal ribs restaurant. I have not found a restaurant that comes anywhere near to how they cooked soul food. I will keep searching. read more

They were too busy clearing their one table to wait on me, even though I was ready to order. I gave it 15min, then after the waitress glared at me the third time I just left. read more

After a not so pleasant experience at another local popular restaurant (Cornbread), my wife and I decided to try this restaurant. We both ordered fried chicken, mac and cheese, and yams. The portions are very generous, and the food was delicious. My wife also ordered banana pudding, which was delicious as well. We will definitely be back if we are in the area again. read more

Delicious food, great service and affordable prices. The various flavors of the chicken wings are delightful

This place should be called Mitchell's Food for the Soul. Always fresh, tasty and tastes like homemade Sunday dinner! I also enjoy supporting a local small business that's been in Brooklyn for years. read more

There is clearly a problem with the food handling/storage at this restaurant. I visited this restaurant for the first time and ordered the fish dinner. The fish emitted a very rotten smell despite it being somewhat fried . This is clearly an indication that the meat was spoilt prior to cooking. Please be mindful of this restaurant, I saw children and elderly people eating there. There are current health inspection violations on this restaurant despite the A rating posted. read more

The catfish was perfectly fried ( not greasy) , perfectly seasoned, and perfectly lightly battered !!! The collards and mac and cheese ... divine!!!!! Wish I could woo her to CO!!!!! read more

Real Mom and Pop place. Great Mac n cheese. You feel like you're family. Glad it's still in the neighborhood.

Been going here for over 20 years. Best food in the neighborhood, warm family run environment and the best people too. Love Mitchell's!

Love the food customer service was ok but great food with a southern vibe is heard to find felt like I was in a family member kitchen!

I came here for an early dinner and had the catfish, cornbread, and collard greens, which were all tasty. The one and only bad item on the plate was the mac and cheese. It was a little watery and pretty tasteless. The Steve Harvey Show was blaring on the TV at 6:30pm on the weekend, and it was distracting. But by the time I left, the TV was turned off and music was playing softly in the background. Friendly staff. Good service. Place has a southern diner vibe. Note: cash only. read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Catfish, collard greens, and mac & cheese - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend is obsessed with fried chicken in a way that makes me worry about her arteries, yet I'm usually right alongside her, ordering a comparable meal. Before driving off to the vast lands of suburbia, she decided she needed a fried chicken meal before the great migration of Christmas weekend. We finally settled on Mitchell's based on reputation and cost. We ordered and swooped over to pick it up. They told us it would be ready in 25 minutes, but it was really closer to an hour. I didn't mind though. Upon entering the restaurant it was evident that the food was made with love (and lots of grease). We plopped ourselves on the counter and were given a complimentary iced tea. We order a few platters and extra sides; wings, whiting, ribs and it all came up to only $33. You really can't beat that. The food is pretty good, however I've tasted better soul food and would give it a 3. However, the welcoming friendly service warrants a 4. It's really hard these days to come across a joint that respects its patrons and that was evident from the time we called in our order until the time that we left. read more

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We stopped here after a friend suggested that I try the food here because I was craving soul food.....not just any type of soul food but GOOD food. Before we entered I checked for the Dept of Health grade rating and it was an A.....thank goodness. It isn't a big restaurant, there are only four large tables and two small tables inside. We were seated immediately upon entering the restaurant. We waited about 15-20 mins before someone came over to take our order. The server came over to our table with no greetings so I said Hello and then he apologized and greeted us properly. We gave him our orders and waited some more. After about 10-15 minutes, our orders started to arrive to our table. My son ordered pork chops, rice and macaroni and cheese and he was pleased with his food because you get two porkchops with the meal. I ordered smothered chicken, yams and macaroni & cheese. I was happy with my sides but not pleased with the quarter leg chicken that was served to me. One piece of chicken for either $10 or $11 is a ripoff to me. Smothered chicken is supposed to be covered in gravy and mine looked just like stewed chicken. My friend ordered the chopped barbecue and was content with his food. We all wasn't pleased with the cornbread that comes with the meal but one bite into it, it practically crumbled in our hands....not good. The lemonade and Arnold Palmer was really good. A definite plus to this establishment is that they offer free refills. I would definitely come back again but would stay away from the smothered chicken although it is one of my favorites. read more

Mitchell's Soul Food - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York