I arrived about 20 minutes earlier than the opening time. The line wasn't too long because it was…read morethe Fourth of July. One of the owners came out, greeted us with a smile, kindness explanation of the menu and then a beautiful prayer. The team provided water bottles to everyone waiting in line. This was definitely a stand out moment most places don't even care that you're standing in line let alone provide you with water when I made an end. The ambience was welcoming, friendly clean, and the menu was easy to read. I ordered food for the entire family and everyone rent and raved about how good it was. It was hot flavorful but not overseas. We enjoyed it so much. We came back the next day for round two it is definitely a must stop on the weekends.

My husband and I really enjoyed the food. They don't cheat you on the portion size. The husband of…read morethe spot was very friendly and helpful. He had great energy. The spot was nice, colorful, and welcoming. We will definitely return.

If you're ever in Gary, do yourself a favor and stop by Kelly's Soul Kitchen. This spot became a…read moremust-visit for me every single time I was in town--and for good reason. My go-to plates were the fried catfish and the jerk chicken, both packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. The collard greens and potato salad were absolutely on point--true comfort food done right. Everything on the menu just hits. What really made this place special though was the people. After a few visits, they started calling me "New York," and from that point on, it felt like family every time I walked in. The owners are incredibly welcoming and genuinely appreciate their customers. One of my favorite moments was being introduced to their strawberry banana pudding. I'll be honest--I was hesitant at first because I'm not big on banana flavor, especially when it tastes artificial. But this? Completely different. It made me a believer. So much so that now I even make my own from scratch at home. That's how good it was. It's a small, no-frills spot with just a couple of stools at a bar-style table--no real seating--but honestly, that doesn't matter. When the food is this good and the people are this real, you don't need anything fancy. Whether you're grabbing food on the go or standing there enjoying every bite, it's an experience. Kelly's Soul Kitchen isn't just a place to eat--it's a place you feel.

It was a super hot day and the family and I just got thru a beach day at Ogden Dunes. Hubby and I…read morewere feeling hungry so decided to stop by at Kelly's Soul Kitchen. We are both big fans of rib tips and haven't found a place that compares to Stevie B's in Wicker Park that closed years ago (RIP lol) and decided to check this place out. We shared the rib tip platter and it came with Mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and we ordered an additional side of collard greens. Everything was about $22 and the portion for the price was pretty good. The rib tips were decent - nice flavor, soft but could have been more "falling off the bone" status lol. The sides were also pretty good. Decent food, nice portion, good price. The restaurant is small. Hubby was the one that placed the to go order while I stayed in the car. He said not really a place to dine but more of a carry out spot instead. Our order came out pretty fast - about 10 minutes.

During the pandemic, a friend sent me a list of restaurants to try. Simply Shae was on the list…read more Because I lived north of downtown Chicago, I rarely got to Hyde Park, let alone to the South Suburbs. Now that I live in the South Suburbs, I had no excuse. Simply Shae is a small walkup, so having a sit-down meal is not an option. Food is cooked to order, not reheated, which means there will be a wait. And if there is a long line before you get there, the wait is that longer. My experience with the cashier was one of quality service. She kept repeating my order -- I ordered three meals -- to make sure she had exactly what I ordered. The stuffed catfish with dressing and yams were outstanding. The shrimp alfredo for the stuffing was just right, not overboard. The yams were Grandma perfect. And the dressing had a hint of sage, not an abundance of it. The fried catfish with spaghetti and greens took me back to Mississippi. The spaghetti was more savory than sweet, which scores high points. The greens were flavored nicely without being too much. The stuffed salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and greens were what I had for lunch later in the week. Talk about some good eating. The portions are large. Some restaurants skimp on side dishes. Not at Simply Shae. Another thing I liked was that the side cornbread is more savory than sweet. They will get my dollars, for true. But they'll get my business before the crowd starts coming.

1st time here ordered Stuffed Salmon and the chicken dip. The chicken dip was delicious. The others…read morenot so. I think they gave the the last of everything and it showed and tasted like it. I wasted $40 here SMDH. I attached a photo of what I received.

Small, no frills burger joint that also sells chicken sandwiches. Went around noon on a Monday and…read moreit was busy. Limited indoor seating. Service was very friendly. The menu is fairly small compared to a lot of restaurants. They sell smash burgers with one, two or three patties. I got the Wam Bam jalapeño single patty burger and tried corn nuggets. I also got a blue raspberry lemonade. Burger came up after a 10 minute wait or so. It was delicious! It's one of the best burgers I've had since relocating here. It was crispy and juicy at the same time! The patty was spilling outside of the potato bun. Very, very good. Absolutely recommend! Will definitely be back.

I absolutely love love love good fries!! This food right here for a quick lunch was everything…read more.. FYE!!!! Not only that they prices are amazing!!! I will definitely be going back!!! Wamy's Burgers And Beaks. Service was amazing.. Nice and clean

It was... okay. The…read moreservice was fine and the food also just fine. I ordered the Farmer's Omelette. I asked for EASY cheese. It was too cheesy. My husband ordered the Santa Fe Omelette. He was NOT a fan of the ranchero sauce. The omelettes were kind of a bust but the Mini Donuts were better than okay. Would I go back? Sure. If someone else made the suggestion. It wasn't terrible... There is a lot for parking.

Big menu here. Breakfast and lunch hours. Food is decent but not elevated. The food is priced…read moreaccordingly. Great place if you are in a hurry and want to grab something quick. Service is excellent. It seems newly renovated but, I am not a fan of the cool temp lighting in the dining area.

The food was awful, staff wasn't friendly. I was looking forward to trying something different and…read morethis was different but not in a good way. This is not a legitimate supper club and I hate to say it but if you're white you WILL NOT BE WELCOME here. We were treated horribly and listened to staff including a woman I believe was actually Carla talking horribly about white people and even making jokes about a white child who was stabbed to death by a black teen and saying "if they don't learn we gotta put m down". Worst dining experience of my life.

Food was bland and cold when served. Owner came to our table and berated us for complaining and…read morerefused to help remedy the situation. Will never go again and recommend all to stay away

This chicken is exceptional! It's well seasoned, good price, and fried hard. It's our go to spot…read morefor events where we need fried chicken. No complaints.

The chicken wings were on the small side. The seasoning was pretty good could've used a little…read moresalt. They were cooked in fresh oil. We will try them again

Too lazy to cook and I was on the hunt for something different. Wanting something full of flavor, I…read moretried Soul Cafe. Cue scene with head exploding. The jerk chicken and shrimp alfredo over macaroni is truth serum. I liked that the gravy was thick. They scored high points with it. I also ordered lamb chops with greens and spaghetti. They are not playing in the kitchen. The lamb chops were perfect. When I reheat them, I will use the reheat option on my bail fryer so they remain juicy. As to the greens and spaghetti, they introduced some smoke that kicked the flavor way up. Cajun Soul is a walk-up, so it will be all about picking it up to go. What I ordered was cooked on the spot. When I have my occasional lazy moments again, they will definitely get repeat business from me.

Excellent food ! The food was seasoned to perfection and gives you that Sunday dinner feel.Each…read morebite was an explosion of flavor . Will always eat here !