Best Soul Food In The Capital District!!! Everything was delicious and hot seasoned to perfection I…read morewould recommend this Business to all friends and family Thanks Shon!!

From the owner: At Shon Cares, we offer treats and sweets, taking all your specific requests and demands into…read moreconsideration, while guaranteeing personalized attention. Whatever the hour may be, we are readily available to cater to any and all of your needs!

Where can you go to get good barbecue? 2 hours up north!…read moreWe went to visit our cousins for a family get together at their house. They had dinosaur barbecue catered and the food was outstanding. There was pulled pork, barbecue brisket, homemade mac and cheese, and cornbread which melted in your mouth. They even make their own barbecue sauce. Everything was delicious 10 out of 10 I wish we had a place like that close to home. If you're ever in Troy area and looking for some good barbecue check them out!

We haven't had dinosaur BBQ in quite some time and we were really wanting to get out of the house…read moreand treat ourselves. so my boyfriend decided to go here. We ended up getting the sweetheart deal which was a full rack of ribs with four sides. Man, it was really good. I started with a salad then we had baked beans, chili, french fries and it came with cornbread, which who doesn't love cornbread? The service was great. We sat at the bar, watched the end of the World Cup and had an enjoyable time together, just talking and spoiling ourselves for once. who doesn't love a good night out with their significant other? It was well overdue.

I door dashed them the other day and the food was sooo good that I had to come over and check it…read moreout in person. I had previously ordered their chicken and Waffles and grits. Bot only was everything packaged well, they included all condiments without my having to ask for anything. Their fried chicken skin was crispy and flavorful whilst the meat of the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist. The waffle delicious and the grits were a great big portion and hit the spot. Today I decided to try their beef ribs with their baked Mac and cheese and Lil Gwen's Candied Yams. I love the nonsense decor. I find it cool that it's homed inside of a truck stop which makes for excellent people watching. They offer all day breakfast as well as nice variety on the menu. Beef Rib humongous and delicious. The yams spot on seasoned amazingly not overboard perfect balance. The baked macaroni and cheese was the VIP. These guys are a true taste of downhome soul food off the beaten path. I will definitely be back. The service was fast and friendly and efficient.

Permanently closed. Do not waste your time. Pictures and menu looks inviting, but there's no there…read morethere!

I'm so happy with my experience. The food was so flavorful. I had the fried fish with Mac and…read morecheese and cabbage and fried chicken wings with greens and yellow rice. I'll say it again, everything was so flavorful. This isn't your typical boring 518 food lol. Please support this new business. It would be amazing to have a consistent soul food joint in the Troy, Cohoes area!

I've been waiting for this place to open for months and LET ME TELL YOU it's worth the wait. Food…read morewas amazing and you can tell it's quality and care. Prolly best fried fish I've had food so good I stopped speaking to my mom till she can explain why her food not this good. They are family owned do yourself a favor and try this place. Food so good took 1bite then threw my glasses (Jordan howlett approved)

The food was absolutely great! I made it a point to try this spot, before heading back home (New…read moreOrleans). I add that point because if you know New Orleans food, you'll know how discerning native New Orleanians are about food - period. Upon arrival to Good Religion, I was a little shocked by the look and it being in NY; however, I am accustomed to good food from unassuming places. I will admit I am not a fan of buffets, but Good Religion is more than a buffet, it's your auntie's kitchen. There is a difference!

Great tasting food and big selection. Clean, and before you make your selections, you have to use…read morehand sanitizers and plastic gloves, which is a great idea. The meat (chicken) I had from the smoker was delicious, yummy salmon and curry chicken. We both got bottled drinks and food that they weight and it came to $60, kind of expensive for what it is and for the neighborhood.

One of my favorite places in Schenectady...and only one of two places my kid specifically asks to…read morego to by name (he's 13... anything decisive is a chore). Soul and Caribbean staples served in a clean bright space and always a great spot to find yourself gabbing with a total stranger. Literally drove half an hour just to go grab cake tonight Special from last week: oxtail Mac & cheese. You just can't beat it. *Sigh* now I'm hungry again.

customer service was amazing!!! very friendly staff.... huge compliments to Monica and her…read morecooking... food was absolutely amazing ... definitely going back!!!! atmosphere very friendly as well ... thank you again ... great meeting you Monica - we will be back... I need to add we had Jerk chicken (spicey but flavorful)... the cabbage (never tasted cabbage like that it was out of this world delicious - Mac and cheese with collard greens with a few yams put in (flavor of the yams was like warm hug!!! lol) also had a side of the tuna salad... best I've ever tasted I won't give up her secret ingredient but that was amazing and to top it all off the most moist (I know everyone loves that word ) corn muffin I've ever eaten... do yourself a flavor and go check it out!!!

Excellent food & service no frills but the food is awesome. Best fried chicken & mac & cheese,…read morepotato salad & smothered chicken

Oxtails with rice and beans are delicious. The oxtails fall off the bone. Paired with yams and…read morecollard greens. Take out order delivered to table.

So in Uber Eats, it gives you a list of all Black-Owned restaurants to support, sadly. In the…read moreAlbany area, there are 2 on the list of Black Owned restaurants, this place Johnnie's on Broadway and Irie Vybez. I wasn't feeling the Caribbean, so I went for soul food. The nicest thing I can say is it came quickly. I ordered fried shrimp with string beans and Mac and cheese as sides, which comes with cornbread. The string beans seasoning was the best thing on the plate. It had ham hocks, peppers, onions, and sauteed very well. I almost drank its juice; it was so damn good. The Macaroni and cheese were decent, wasn't all too bad, and not nearly good enough. The cornbread was gross; tossed that in the garbage. The fried shrimp was a joke. For $18, the shrimp was so small, and only 6 came with it. I was like where the rest of the food. This place was ok but not worth buying from again. Sorry to improve your menu, and you can get more business.

Staff was friendly...food was great. We had a nice peaceful dinner a couple cocktails and left…read more Will definitely go again

What can I say about Hattie's? Just go! My family has roots…read morein NOLA, so I have had a lot of food from the region. Hattie's did not disappoint. After a long day of moving my kid into college, we went to Hattie's for dinner. Convenient public garage less than a block away. $2/hr. The decor won me over as we walked in - front room felt very much like restaurants in NOLA. Walking through the back room was even better with Spanish moss draping everywhere. It might have been over the top, but it felt great. We sat outdoors in the alley which was far more charming than 'alley denotes. Served by Brian, we were taken care of like regulars. The food was great, truly. We had gumbo and jambalaya which were out of this world. Definitely heavy on the heat, but we loved both dishes. Both came out in a hot cast iron skillet which kept the food hot for quite awhile, which is a very nice touch. Dessert was similarly satisfying. We had pecan pie and banana pudding. While the pudding was good, I'll be thinking of that pecan pie for a long time - it was just perfect. I will be recommending Hattie's to my parents who know good Louisiana cuisine, and we will definitely be back.

I was so excited to try this place. What a disappointment…read more Parking is incredibly difficult since it's in downtown Saratoga Springs, but that goes for all the restaurants in the area. I went to pick up a to-go order and was ignored for exactly 6 minutes as numerous employees walked by. Finally the manager told me from across the room to come back to the bar where I told him I was picking up an order. After getting back to my vehicle, I realized part of my order was missing. Sigh. I walked back to the restaurant and informed an older white lady what was missing. She told the younger lady who said "I know, I have it right here.". The older lady then very rudely said "well then I don't know why she's talking to me.". Excuse me? I explained that I had already gotten back to my car and realized part of my order was missing and had to walk back to get it. Neither women apologized. I got home and realized the chicken was incorrect. I paid extra for all dark meat, but received the four piece with breast, wing, leg, and thigh. At this point, I'm pretty pissed off. I called and told the woman who answered that my order was incorrect. Suddenly a gentleman was on the line. I asked if he was the one I dealt with earlier and he said he was. At this point, I told him what happened when I returned to the restaurant to get my missing item and he said he's had multiple issues with her already including today. He apologized for her behavior, their repeated mishaps, and comped the meal. I appreciate that the manager, Sal, was polite, professional, and corrected the mistake. However, the whole experience pissed me off. We will not return regardless of how good the food is due to the poor experience. Now, about the food: The pecan pie has a heavy bourbon taste with a strangely elongated hard crust. The filling was also very liquidity. The description says it comes with a home made whipped cream topping. It did not. The green beans and mashed potatoes were good, although cold. Cornbread and biscuits were good flavor wise, but both were very dry. Now the fried chicken is good. It's not great, but it does have a nice crispy skin and flavor. It is VERY heavy on the pepper with tons of large flakes under the skin. The pieces are also very small, especially the drumstick. The meal was not worth the $67 price tag.

When we first walked in at 7:30 tonight, a family of 4 ... 2 parents, a 22 & 17 year old, it…read moredefinitely looked to be a local place. We weren't sure about how welcomed we felt but with some time the bartender warmed up to us. It's definitely not a warm welcoming experience to perhaps non locals, but we all enjoyed what we ate. We specifically came here because of the top burger contest of 2026. 100% the Muddy" Burger was amazing!

Best Burger in the Capital Region! Food is fresh! Staff are absolute Rock Stars of Servers. Great…read moretunes and pool table.