My Friend Rodney keeps telling me that Scends has Good Food!!!…read more So we went to Scends on Saturday for dinner!! We Parked out front on the Street! The Parking has a 2 Hour Limit!!! We were Warmly Greeted when we Entered and We Grabbed a Table!! I Perused the Menu and ordered a 6 Piece Catfish Dinner with Fries and. Peach Cobbler!! I Ordered a Coke Classic for a Beverage !!! Rodney Ordered the Turkey Wings Special with Gravy and White Rice!!! He also Ordered Sweet Potato Pie !!! The Restaurant is Clean and Tastefully decorated!!! Our Food Arrived after a few minutes of waiting!! The Owner actually served our food to us!!! He is a Very Nice and Hospitable!!! He Actually gave us Watermelon Slices after our meals!!! It was Nice and Refreshing!! My Catfish Dinner was Delicious and Cooked to Perfection!!! Rodney Loved his Turkey Wings so much !!! If you did a DNA test on them Bones it would link back to Rodney lol !!! Scends is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. out of the top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!

Food was ready, hot and served with a wonderful smile. Loved it-perfect!!…read moreChicken, SO good and flavorful...yes!! Rest was so sad! Yam...ESPECIALLY what I chose here for...tastes love they were straight out of a can. No brown sugar or Allspice seasonings; no nutmeg or cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla extract or butter, from what I could tell. Should have been pven baked for about 45 mins to an hour to get things gooey and flavorful. Lost opportunity! Not the 1st time it has lacked flavor. Same for red beans and rice. Minimal flavor. Potato Salad-minimal, minimal flavor. I KNOW every family has their own recipes for different foods, but, come on...a SOUL FOOD restauranr shoild be screaming with flavor and smells from when you first come in the front door. But, again, the chicken was so, so, so good!!

Good food, great service. Place was nice. Definitely would come back again…read more Food is a bit inconsistent, very crispy wings and soggy fries and catfish in po boy wasnt as crispy but if youre not a picky eater, this place is great

I tried this place thinking it would be like the Pittsburgh location, which was a hit or miss. Man…read morethis place looks so nice and clean with a nice bar. However, the staff was less welcoming. Understanding it's a Sunday and the were filling orders and what not but i regret not turning around. I saw how busy they were and knew it was going to be a long wait. I chose to get a side of dressing because that was really the star for me previously. Welp I'm not sure where the young lady went to the back to get mine (maybe an old pan or something) but it wasn't not appetizing looks like dog food. And not it wasn't good. So hard to find consistency I suggest you set a standard to not serve anything you wouldn't eat.

Do not come here if you don't want to get addicted. When I tell you the food is SMACKING believe…read moreme. My favorite dish is the smothered chicken when I feel like being a lil big back. BOMB.com The Mac n cheese is the yams are Can't wait to come back again.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

The place is one of the popular Creole-inspired spots in San Francisco. So, we were excited to try…read moreit. We waited about 30-40 minutes on a Sunday, which was understandable given how busy and well-known the restaurant is. One thing that confused us was the ordering process. I initially wanted to order a particular dish (unfortunately I don't remember the name and for some reasons I don't have a picture of it), but one server told me they couldn't make it because they were missing some ingredients. Later, another server took the same order without any issues, and the dish arrived exactly as written in the menu. Since it was clearly available, I never understood why I was told otherwise in the first place.

amazing food delicious, really recommend the chicken, services were amazing and friendly and super…read morecaring

The first time I've been on an off hour and seen this place not busy. Linner was great - service…read morewas attentive, the music was vibey, and the food was excellent. I went a little ham for one person because I can't NOT get the hush puppies and something spicy and dessert! The gumbo alone was probably enough for me, but upside is I have plenty to snack on when I get home. Yum!

Angeline's absolutely delivered. I stopped in around 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and I was surprised…read moreby how empty it was. No complaints though--it made for a relaxed meal and the service was attentive. I ordered the fried chicken and beignets with gravy, and it was excellent. I'm usually someone who prefers bone-in fried chicken, but this version won me over. The chicken was juicy with perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, and the savory gravy paired surprisingly well with the beignets. Everything on the plate complemented each other without feeling too heavy. The only miss for me was the orange juice--it was pretty forgettable. But honestly, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. I'd happily come back for the fried chicken.

Their food was pretty good. Sometimes they were pleasant…read more But since they stopped indoor dining and then just closed, it's a big drag. And there isn't any regular update and that means you can try calling--IF they even kerp the outgoing message accurate. I finally made it to Touch of Soul since they moved. It was excellent! It at least seemed the food was spot on with all dishes cooked with aplomb. My only issue with TOS (a personal pet peeve) is they never returned to real plates and actual silverware. All you can get even for dine-in are plastic utensils. Anyway, in short, southern cafe is dead--Go to touch of soul on adeline

Southern Cafe man oh man I wanted love you! Soul food is my absolute favorite. My fat girl self can…read moreeat it everyday. It's so comforting and filling. I drive down this place nearly weekly and everytime I look the line is crazy long or they're closed. So one day the boyfriend and me drove by, hadn't ate and seen no line. So we stopped. Big mistake! I ordered Breaded Pork Chops with red beans and rice and mac! The pork chop had so much breading..... so salty. My cholesterol went out the roof. Rice was hard still, mac was just okay! Now on to my poor boyfriends meal... he actually wanted what I ordered lol! We tend to always want the same meals ag places but since i'm so picky he's always thoughtful and lets me get it then he'll order something different. He went with the Meatloaf with mac and rice and gravy..... i'm sure you can tell just by the picture of that meatloaf he wasn't very happy! I forgot to take a pic of what it looked like when we cut it.. but it was RAW. The sauce they smothered it in was disgusting. The gravy on rice was beyond salty. The only item edible on our plates was our mac. I wouldn't be back nor do I recommend them. There prices are way too high for the quality of their food. Oakland has way more soul food places worth checking out!

Cool place with a cool atmosphere. Also, one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while!…read more I will say they seemed a little bit shocked that we did have members of our party who were blind and I'm not sure they knew how to react to that but they were still polite overall and the food was great, so I would definitely recommend!

Lots of hugs, handshakes, and fist bumps…read more It was my final visit and meal from this Dogpatch pioneer that launched this neighborhood as a restaurant, bar, and business friendly one. . Yes, this restaurant did that. Earlier this week, I saw an article announcing their closing after Tuesday, 12/24/2024. They were unable to negotiate a new lease here This prompted me to change my original plan of a Malaysian family dinner for the Saturday before. To avoid the dinner rush, I phoned in my order and picked up our family's dinner around 3 pm. The dining room was half full but I'm sure it would get busy as it got darker outside. For my final meal from here, I had the BBQ ribs with corn and potato salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=oEOr5DU5miue2U2PT87Xfw). As usual, the potions are generous especially when considering each dinner meal comes with corn muffins (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=mvFQcDrIquWE65UB4w_7NA). I was only able to finish half of my meal and will finish it tomorrow. It was delicious and filling. The gals who man the counter are always nice and it was nice to wish them a farewell. I was fortunate to see Koo who has manned this location for at least the last decade after they expanded to the Clement location. He told me that they plan to operate a ghost kitchen at 6th St. and Market St., close to my office. Thank you, Hard Knox, for providing so many memorable meals to my family and me. Stop in today or tomorrow to enjoy it one last time and bid them farewell.

Date: 9/4/2026 Time: 9:20 PM 58° Cool…read more It is 7:30 PM and I wasn't sure what I felt like having for dinner. My male companion had a craving for some gumbo. Okay, I was not that impressed with the gumbo from Y's Choice. While searching on this website, I saw another restaurant (Cajun Claws) listed in Oakland. A quick phone call to Cajun Claws re: their gumbo. The gentleman who answered the phone told me their gumbo had sausage and potatoes. That gumbo certainly did not sound appealing to my male companion and me. I pass. Time is flying by quickly. A further search resulted in Nella's Place in San Leandro. I called around 8:15 PM, and asked about their gumbo and what time they close. What was described to me sound quite tasty. Leaving from Alameda to San Leandro, we arrived at Nella's Place before 9:30 PM. Nella's is a black owned restaurant serving up gumbo and soul food. It is a one room restaurant with a seating capacity of approximately 20 people. I have to admit the ambiance and decor are quite classy, beautiful and intimate. The owner is very hospitable, gracious and attentive. It is my first time at this restaurant. I did not know what to expect. I was surprised and totally impressed with the layout of this restaurant and the menu. Samples of the gumbo, mac 'n cheese, green beans and potatoes were served. OMG, the samples were ono delicious - quite pleasing to my palate. Eats: Gumbo with rice and cornbread for my male companion; basa dinner (6 pieces) with two sides and cornbread. My sides were green beans and potatoes (candied) and fried cabbage. The dinner was bomb-diggity delicious. So good, and figuratively speaking, I wanna slap the cook and the mama for this wonderful feast. LOL. Of course, my eyes got bigger than my stomach and I had to ask for a box to take the rest of my dinner home. I hope for more visits to Nella's in the future.

Are you kidding me the plate of food I had was piping hot the greens were to live for the potato…read moresalad was on point I took a picture of the plate it was so big the fish took me a while to eat. The customer service was extraordinary well seasoned food good portions. The service people were divine. The cook was Jay The owner is Faye The service person was Ree Ree the host. I highly recommend for you to take your family. Faye- was the owner Ree Ree - Host Jay - was the cook You are missing out if you don't go... Please don't miss this experience....... Titus Warren

So glad there is a DoorDash pickup option to enjoy this restaurant when I don't have "cash only"…read moredining as an option. I had to try the Fried Chicken and I got the breast meat. It was flavorful, delicious and tender. It came with a couple eggs, a couple biscuits and I did the hash browns as my side. I love sweet potato pie and cheesecake so I had to order the sweet potato cheesecake and it was amazing. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and the lady helping me was friendly and provided good customer service. I love the decor with all the photos of all the folks that have enjoyed Lois' food. Looking forward to returning:)

I'm so happy that a friend put me on to this place. It reminds me of my late aunts cooking and it's…read morejust good ole simplistic breakfast staples. I tried corned beef hash for the first time and loved it so I came back for that and was not disappointed. The meal is about $16 comes with toast, eggs, and I chose the grits which are also hella good. The service is always amazing and so is the food. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because I can't bring myself to agree with the price of their breakfast sides compared to what you get. & it may have been some months but they used to fill both sides with grits. Seems like portions are getting cut for Togo orders maybe but prices are staying the same. For 3 slices of thin xtra crispy pieces of bacon (actually two slices and burnt pieces) it's $8.25+ I remember thinking it was insane so I never added any extra meat and after going recently I was reminded why, my order came out to $27, when I opened the side of bacon I was disappointed. I believe the quality and quantity should better match the price. Otherwise I'll gladly go buy a full pack of thick cut Oscar Meyer bacon for less than what they're charging for 3 slices and just add it at home lol. it's tough for business owners and consumers out here so while I understand price increase, it should still make sense for the consumer. Still love this place down. Just won't be paying for a side again.

I've been wanting to try Lil Sista's for the longest, but I never imagined my first experience…read morewould be under these circumstances. We were in Napa for my TT's mom's repass, which was a private, invite-only gathering, and Lil Sista's opened their doors specifically for our family and loved ones even though the restaurant was closed to the public that day. First, I truly appreciated them providing such a warm space for everyone to come together, eat, fellowship, and celebrate her life. Now let me get to this FOOD because babyyyyyy!! HELLLLLA BOMB! Everything on my plate was flavorful and seasoned. The shrimp & grits were creamy and delicious, the greens were hitting, the fish was crispy and seasoned, and that rice was FIRE. I kept going back to different parts of my plate like, "Okay wait...lemme taste this again." I had been wanting to experience Lil Sista's, and they definitely lived up to what I'd been hoping for. Good soul food already brings comfort, but having it on a day centered around family, remembrance, and love made the experience even more meaningful. Thank you to the Lil Sista's team for opening your doors to our family and helping provide a beautiful space for such an important gathering. The food was 10/10, and I will DEFINITELY be back!

Sunday brunch at LIL Sista's Goodys Soul Food was absolutely amazing! The food was incredible, the…read moreatmosphere was great, and the customer service was A+ all around. I also had the opportunity to speak with the owner and Chef Ann, and she was incredibly nice and welcoming. You can really see the passion she puts into her food. Everything we tried was delicious, from the catfish and fried ribs to the mac and cheese and shrimp and grits. They had such a great variety of food, and the mimosas were very good too! If you're ever in Napa, LIL Sista's Goodys Soul Food is definitely a must-visit! Chef Ann and her team are doing an amazing job, and I highly recommend checking them out. 10 out of 10 -- we'll definitely be back!