Very good fried chicken sandwich on a biscuit for breakfast with hot honey At airport and a very good alternative to Chik a filet. Recommend you try if at airport read more

Northern Soul - Menu breakfast - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I've been here before for lunch and the food has been quite good, but I was honestly disappointed by their breakfast. The biscuit I had was so dry that it crumbled simply upon picking it up, leaving me with a basket full of biscuit crumbs and a little else to hold the rest of the sandwich together. I don't know if this is an unusual experience, or if they typically overbake their biscuits that much, but given the price, I would honestly expect something better than a bog standard fast food biscuit. read more

We were flying out of minneapolis in the early morning, I went to check out this restaurant while my friend was in line for coffee. They have a small menu for breakfast but it was simple. Restaurant was a good size, patrons are able to dine in or take to go. There is a kiosk right by the entrance of the restaurant, otherwise there's an employee at the cashier booth. Restaurant is small but clean. read more

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Chicken chicken and more chicken. We were in the mood for some chicken tenders... so we ordered the 4 piece chicken tenders and sweet potato waffle fries. The tenders a good size and ok by itself but if you dip it in the sauce it'such better. We chose the jerk and buffalo sauces and you can't go wrong with either. The sweet waffle fries are good and it would have been better it was on the crispy side. It was an good order to ride you over with your chicken craving. read more

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Several ways to view the menu with all ordering done via kiosk. The chicken sammies are all the same price, so, go wild. I regret not getting the buffalo. One bite of the hubs bacon ranch made it clear this wasn't the time to play it safe. The Soul was on the bland side, while the bacon rach was tasty. The cucumber salad was nice & tangy - tomato onion and cucumber in vinegar sauce. $5 is probably too much for it - but, you're at the airport so $20pp for a sandwich and side isn't too crazy (plus 4.5% hospitality charge) The food came up quickly- maybe too quickly as the chicken definitely could be hotter. It was lukewarm.Overall, a decent addition to the airport. read more

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The Chicken biscuit is overcooked and dry. No juice at all. The biscuit fell apart with the hot honey so I had to eat it with a knife and fork. The Egg Samich was not very good either. Dry and just a tiny bit of dry egg. You have to order at a kiosk (hate that) so I wasn't able to add cheese to my chicken biscuit. read more

Northern Soul - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I heard this spot was Black-owned and had to give it a try. Northern Soul is conveniently located in the Minneapolis airport and easy to find. It's a small, cozy space with a few tables and high-tops for seating. If you need more room, you can always take your food to go and eat in one of the airport's larger seating areas. Ordering is pretty straightforward--they have screens where you place and pay for your order. After that, you find a seat, and they'll call you when your food is ready. I ordered a chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and mac and cheese (my favorite food). The chicken sandwich was surprisingly good--tender, juicy, and a lot of flavor. The waffle fries were your waffle fries, no complaints there. The mac and cheese, though, was really solid. For a fast-casual spot, it was creamy, cheesy, and just really hit the spot. Not mad at it at all! Overall, Northern Soul delivered a tasty chicken sandwich and satisfying mac and cheese at a pretty reasonable price point. If I ever find myself in this airport again, I'd definitely stop by and continue to support. read more

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Good not great. If you're in a rush at MSP and need a quick fix, this is a decent option. Staff are pretty friendly and chicken is decent. read more

Northern Soul - Breakfast biscuit - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I am a huge fan of Top Chef so was excited to eat at another one of Justin Sutherland's establishments. Being in MSP with some time to board, I ordered the Nashville Hot sandwich (minus pickles) with a side of tots. Not many seats, and was able to grab one as a couple were leaving. It did take about 10 minutes for the food which I did not mind because that meant it was freshly made. Normally I take my food to go to eat on the plane, but I am glad I ate this right then and there. The chicken was nice and hot (temperature) and perfectly fried. It is a lot of chicken though, I could not finish it! I do wish it was spicier though. It is also very messy, which is why I was glad I ate it right then and there as I went through plenty of napkins. The tots were also tasty and if I had a side of ranch it would've been perfect! Prices are also really reasonable and hope to try the breakfast sammiches next time. read more

Northern Soul - Tennessee Hot and tots - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Being a SkyMiles member usually I'm at the airport enjoying the SkyClub for a free meal, but there's one place I would drop without hesitation and it's Northern Soul. From order to pickup was a little over 10 minutes but it was well worth the wait. We ordered the classic Soul, Buffalo, and Tennessee Hot with a side of tots. The warm brioche buns, the oh so crispy chicken, and the variation of toppings were a heavenly experience. Plus the tots were nice and crispy with some tasty seasoning. I asked for some BBQ sauce to dip the tots and was given their house sauce with a sweet and tangy tasty. The total for everything was $58, which is about par for an airport meal, but even sharing the Tennessee Hot with the missed and eating half my kiddos tots it left me nice and full and satisfied. Certainly won't be my last time!!! read more

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I got the spicy chicken sandwich and it was really well seasoned, juicy, and delicious. It wasn't too spicy. The condiments and the veggies worked really well together with the chicken. I will come back next time I'm at the airport. read more

Northern Soul - Spicy chicken sandwich - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I just came back into the states after being away for a couple weeks and this is exactly what I was craving. Nice big messy sandwich. I don't know if it's because I was starving or just wanted some American food but I'm pretty sure it was just a really good airport sandwich. I wish they had wipes they could offer because it can get messy. So if you're ever at this airport and craving a fried chicken sandwich. This should do the trick. Go check them out. read more

Northern Soul - Tennessee hot chicken sandwich - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was well rated in the airport, I was close by so I stopped in to check out their chicken. Overall it was an "ok" experience. I do think this place is close to getting to all-star / great if a few tweaks were applied. So the ordering process is via a large kiosk screen. A guy came out of the kitchen to help me and I appreciated his insight. He told me the most popular items. I ended up getting the tenders - the spicy rub and some other glazed one. I skipped the sides. I also got the Caribbean Chicken Sandwich for the guy who worked nearby and recommended this place. And per the pics - it looked really good. So the tenders were really good quality and large too. The breading was very good and crispy. Great scores on that. But the seasonings and dip sauces were lacking and could use some improvement. Believe it or not the 14 spice rub wasn't that spicy, and it was quite bland, I was picturing more robustness in it. I think there's less salt applied - which is great because many places put too much salt in their seasonings and it's not good. I think if we just improve the seasoning to make it a little more robust - and I mean it lives up to the name of 14-spice rub - then we gots a home run. The other tender order had spicy sauce on it but they didn't put enough sauce on it so I wasn't pleased about that - but it did taste better. I was really disappointed in the sauces. The ranch and jerk tastes like it comes out of a plastic jug. I was envisioning better taste, better quality, but I did not get that at all with their sauces. A big letdown here. Just an FYI - - the best ranch I've experienced (believe it or not) so far has been Chili's. Yup. That surprised me. So overall it was okay, just tweak the spicing, the execution, and improve the sauce quality / taste - - and we got a home run here. Or you can just bring your own ranch and have a go at it. read more

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So this restaurant is the brain child of Justin Sutherland from top chef, and this is actually my favorite food spot of his so far. This is a chicken spot, so the menu is limited, but it's still a great meal on the go at the airport. It's quick and easy ordering, you can order at the counter with an associate or at the kiosk on your own. The chicken is absolutely delicious and well seasoned and juicy and yes I would choose this over Chick-fil-A! I like that this place is a nice medium between fast food options and sit down dining. You can easily take your meal to go or linger around if you have a long wait for your flight, but the seats aren't comfortable at the restaurant, so I don't recommend that :) read more

Northern Soul - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

American airports aren't really known for good, affordable, and filling Airport food. After Northern Soul, I've changed my mind. This place is so good I forgot this was the airport. Located between Gates D and E, Northern Soul serves casual chicken sandwiches at a price that I find comparable to small business restaurants. What's crazy is that the prices are comparable to ones you'd find of a quality chicken sandwich outside the airport nowadays in the US. Not only that it was probably one of my favorites that I've had, and I've been all over. So I ordered the Nashville Sandwich (Not to be confused with the hot chicken one that's hyped up) and sweet potato fries, both are definitely was up there with being so good. Now it was buttery, juicy, and had some extremely tender thigh meat as it's best part. The slaw was perfectly good, and the only people that may not like it are people that don't like it too buttery or they only use to-gp packaging whether you sit down or takeout but that doesn't bother me at all. 4.5/5 Sweet potato fries were hot, extra crispy, and would get again. 4.5/5 Service: you order on a tablet and pickup the order when your number is called, so most of it was automatic, although there is an option to order manually with a cashier. Can't really rate this but I think they overestimate the time it takes to get your food (mine came out in less than 5 minutes when the receipt said 15). Really fast service. The ambience is standard upscale fast food, I think the only thing that makes it more casual is like I said, the paper containers of the food. Overall, excellent spot in MSP. Would recommend before your next flight. read more

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Location: Terminal 1. Take a left after leaving Security, walk past Chili's and the Food Court. It's on the right (across from Hudson News). Order at a kiosk and they call your name when ready. Table and Bar height tables provide seating for about 36 people. Side: Mac & Cheese ($5.50). Delicate hints of spicy heat mixed with creamy cheese and spiral noodles. Recommended! Sandwich: Tennessee Hot "Sammiche" ($13.50). Large, perfectly fried chicken breast, that is juicy bursting and a decent amount of spice. You'll need to open wide to take a bite! Shredded lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes provide different food textures and complement the spices. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Service: Order at a kiosk, wait for your name to called. Took about 12 minutes. Ambiance: Small seating area, and it is clean. Overall: It's rare to find unique food, at the airport, that is affordable and delicious. Northern Soul is a perfect substitute for fast food and chain restaurants. This place will be my "go to" whenever I want to eat at MSP airport. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

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Not fast, but really good. I was really sad when Northern Soul replaced Smack Shack, as I was thinking who needs another chicken sandwich place? I was wrong, as these are crave worthy chicken sandwiches. I've been here three times now and continue to love it. I've had The Soul (basic fried chicken), Tennessee Hot, and Buffalo versions. All are excellent. Sweet Potato Waffle Fries are pretty good, but the Mac & Cheese is excellent. Definitely a great option at the airport when you're hungry (the sandwiches are not small) and not in a huge rush. read more

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Good food, not just good airport food Looks like a chain but I don't think it is. It looks like your standard chain inside, nothing bad but nothing special However, itSeems like a bunch of folks who know each other putting out some very tasty food, not a bunch of wage salves grinding out another foam box meal Service was nice I only had the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries, and it was better than any chain I have been to. read more

Woof, pass. Restaurant itself smelled of ancient fryer oil and other unpleasantness. Food was nothing interesting: chicken sandwich was not hot, yet the bun was a little burnt? Weird. Also was completely flavorless which is something for a place with "soul" in its name. Tater tots were almost good, but underdone. Expensive, not good food. Just go wait at Shake Shack instead. read more

Decent food. Very poor service Waited way too long This place is in the airport Most everyone is in a hurry except the staff read more

A disappointing meal at what I expected to be a better (fresher) version of a problematic anti-gay chicken chain. While it is fried chicken, there's no soul (or creativity) to the lukewarm chicken and stale fries. Airport food is never good to begin with, but at least KFC and McDonalds heat up their food. This was fast food masquerading as a mid-range option. read more

I had the tenders and perfectly done and the jerk sauce which was heavenly. Seriously this was great. Tots were crispy and I was amazed this place was not busier. Good service. Lastly the cucumber salad....yes! Well done for airport food! I think was the best I have had at an airport! read more

I am blown away by this meal! Simple and on point. Easily the best airport food I've had in years! The Tennesee Hot Chicken Sammiche was one the best, if not the best hot chicken I've ever had. Perfectly cooked smothered in sauce w/ tomato, Cole slaw and pickles. Friendly and speedy service. It's an airport restaurant but atmosphere, seating, music and location were all just right. I am so glad I stopped. read more

Northern Soul - Tennessee Hot Chicken Sammiche and A Töwnie beer from Spiral Brewery. - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A newer spot at the MSP airport, Northern Soul was the absolute right call for us when we were craving some good chicken. I got the Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich and was a little nervous it'd be too bare with only pickles, lettuce, and mayo as toppings. I was so wrong. It was SO flavorful - I think I said "this sandwich is amazing" after every single bite. Less is more in this case! Order at the counter or kiosk, pick up your food, and seat yourself. Pretty easy, but very effective experience. For sure will be back for another sandwich next time we're at MSP! read more

It's very rare for me to write a review of an airport restaurant that's positive. This place deserves for me to stop and sing their praises. It's a small stop near the main shopping area in the airport, but easily missed. If you have time before your next flight, stop here and get some delicious chicken. The food was fresh and hot and being from Nashville, I took a risk and got the Nashville chicken sandwich. This is a hand breaded thick and juicy sandwich. It's as close to Nashville as you can get this far north. I ordered a side of blue cheese for my sandwich and it was the perfect accompaniment. The sweet potato waffle fries were hot and crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. Even though the food was great, the best part for me was the awesome service from Meadow, who was all over the place making sure everyone was happy and their food was just right. It's rare to see someone care like this in a fast casual stop...in an airport. It made an impact on me and I appreciate the great service. I come through here often and I will definitely be back again soon! read more

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Justin Southerland has done it again! And at the airport. Nice. I stopped for a snack and I'm not sorry at all. Freshly breaded and fried chicken breast and a zippy buffalo sauce. Just what I wanted. Lots of other options as well. Different breading and sauces. Also have sandwiches, sides, and some beer selections too. I might grab some to go when I come back thru in a few days. read more

Northern Soul - Front - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food was great. Service was prompt even when it was busy. Great atmosphere and people. Had a good time plus enjoyed some great food. read more

Northern Soul - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I got nashville hot chicken tenders and it came out piping hot and was crispy despite the oil, but the breading fell off the chicken too easily and was not as flavorful or spicy as I hoped. I added cry baby craigs and maybe it's meant to be enjoyed as more of a sandwich but the tenders felt like an afterthought. You order on a kiosk and pick up your order, which came quickly, but not sure I would come back unless it's to try the sandwich. They have their own seating area, which was nice. read more

On this visit, all the kiosks had a piece of paper taped to them with "our of order" written on each. The person ordering before me was just asking why he could not get fries and they said the fryer was not working. He told them to just give him anything they have and ordered a chicken sandwich since they were not out of those at the time. Next, I placed my order with a cashier working the only register and she could not take cash. I don't understand why an actual person working a register could not take cash, but I paid with a card. Cash should be an acceptable form of payment. I also ordered a chicken sandwich when I learned they were out of salads and fries. While I was waiting for food near the kitchen, I noticed the one cook sweeping the floor and the music from the kitchen was so loud. He finally finished sweeping and went to assemble a few chicken sandwiches. I could see that nothing was being made to order and must have been sitting in hot pans. He finally tossed each sandwich on the counter and nobody really knew which order belonged to them. We each tried to ask him what the orders were, but the music in the kitchen was so loud, he could not hear. The food was terrible. The breaded, fried chicken on the sandwich was mushy and old. The bun was smeared with so much butter or grease and served cold so it was awful. You can get a fried sandwich at many places throughout the airport for half the price, with better quality, at half the price. I wonder why this place is so poorly managed. read more

Great music(me love rnb), nice, cold local beers and wicked good and generous buffalo chicky salad. Can't wait try the sammies everone else waz orderin. read more

Maybe one of the best Nashville/Tennessee Hot sandwiches I have ever had! The food was delicious and the woman who took my order could not have been nicer! She was so smiley and friendly and brought things out to me. I will go here every time I fly!! read more

Northern Soul - Tennessee Hot Sandwich with Mac and Cheese - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tried Northern Soul during a layover in the airport. Unfortunately the chicken tenders and the soul sandwich were really disappointing. For both dishes the spice mixture/batter was unequally distributed on the chicken leading the parts of the chicken caked in spice mix. Seemed more like a place that lacked quality control and trouble increasing to feed a large volume of customers. The staff however were friendly. That being said, we will not return. On our next visit. read more

Staff were polite and friendly, and the food was good. HUGE portion sizes. I ordered a 4-count of chicken and it was too much! I should have ordered the 2-count! It wasn't too loud inside either. I didn't like how the ordering kiosk wanted my phone number. I also dislike that MSP adds a supplemental fee. This should be included k. The menu pricing. read more

Only 10 reviews!?!?! Just had some sweet potatoes fries and a Jerk Chicken sandwich. By far the best sandwich I've had in a second and even for an airport the price was reasonable. I'll be sure to return next week when I'm in town! read more

Northern Soul - Food Court Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I had the chicken bacon ranch, Mac and cheese and a biscuit with honey butter - Overall delicious. The Mac and cheese was average, they provide cracked pepper which is a plus in my book. read more

Best sandwich in MSP. I got The Soul. Super simple. Chicken perfect. If you like fried chicken, this is the place.

FOOD IS ON POINT!! Caribbean Sandwich !! Jerk Seasoning is real and let's not forget the service, they look out for Military Service Members. Thank you read more

Really good chicken sandwich. Hot, juicy, cooked to order. Generous size. Tenders also very good and large in size.

Tastiest Chicken Tenders I've ever had. I ordered the 4 piece tenders and the waffle fries. They are very filling and good value for protein. This will be my go to spot at the airport. Service is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. read more

Egg Samwich-waited 15 minutes for a soggy biscuit. Makes for an impossible sandwich to eat with hands. Components tasted fine on their own but execution is flawed. Time to check in on them Justin. read more