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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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 :)
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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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2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
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3 years ago
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
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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
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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
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