This place was your typical neighborhood take out soul food place. The staff was friendly and knew everyone's name that came in to place an order. It was hot inside the restaurant, and there was only one table to sit and eat. There was plenty of food to choose from to take home dinner or dessert or both. I decided I wanted all sides. It was easier and cheaper to make that into a meal instead of buying certain sides separately. I ordered the chitterlings, collard greens, and candied sweet potatoes. The portions were large and enough for 2 people. The candied sweet potatoes were very good. They were soft and not overly sweet. The greens and the chitterlings were just OK to me. Although they looked well seasoned inside the pans, I think they needed more seasoning once I began eating. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd probably go back. The locals seem to love it. Till we eat again... read more

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This was the epitome of a local, hole-in-the-wall soul food kitchen. The air inside was thick with heat and the aroma of good cooking, and the dining space was limited to a solitary table. Yet, the warmth of the staff outshone the temperature; they greeted every single person who walked through the door by name. read more

I live very close by to Soul Food Kitchen and had been wanting to try for a while. I came by at the end of the day so they were out of a few things but ended up getting short ribs with a side of rice and potato salad. The star of the trio was the potato salad, with a really nice mustardy (?) flavor that I loved. I was a little disappointed in the short ribs, which were swimming in sauce in the restaurant but somehow made its way to my container without any. The flavor was good and the meat was tender. The prices aren't cheap ($28 after tax) so I felt a little disappointed read more

Soul Food Kitchen - short ribs, rice and potato salad - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

I've been a Soul Food Kitchen customer for yearrrs. They serve all the dishes that I no longer have time to cook because of my work schedule. There's so much delicious variety. Lamb chops in gravy, smokes turkey wings, yams, greens, etc. My last visit, I ordered turkey meatloaf with string beans, white rice and onion gravy, to go. It was so good. I returned the very next day and ordered chopped bbq pork, baked macaroni and cheese and greens. This order was GREAT! The pork was tender and had just the right amount of vinegar and seasoning. The macaroni was delicious and the collard greens were almost as good as my grandmother's. My food is always served with a nice, warm, cakey slice of cornbread on the side. They have a variety of desserts and beverages as well. When it's nice outside, outdoor seating is available. Soul Food Kitchen is REAL Soul Food NOT Southern Cuisine and that's alright with me. read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Chopped bbq, baked macaroni, greens and cornbread. Very good. - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Tried this place out for the first time because I was craving a fried pork chop sandwich and I found out grandmas kitchen around the block went out of business. Theres isn't necessarily a unified menu just signs certain foods they carry + the food bar line, I just ended up asking if they make a pork chop sandwich since a few signs said fried pork chops. I placed my order with a younger woman and she was great and thorough. She let me know it would take 15 minutes because they prep and fry it from scratch, I also got a side of collards they only do medium sized sides though, she also asked how many pork chops I wanted, if i wanted hot sauce and how many and they provide wheat bread on the side. It was pretty affordable the pork chop was only 5 bucks and a side is 6. I was hungry so I assembled my sandwich and took a few bites in the car and that thang was good, it was seasoned well that you don't even really need the hot sauce. Collards was okay it just needed more seasoning so I dressed it up when I got home and it was fine. I was gnawing on that pork chop bone like a dog. My only regret was not getting two pieces. Only downside is I didn't get a fork and I asked for vinegar and she had disappeared in the back for a little asking if they had it and came back packed my bag and when I looked in my bag when I got in the car there was no vinegar but no big deal. I'm definitely coming back more often and will try some more items, I do agree though that you need to look at the line to see what looks fresh before ordering. I'll update when I try more dishes. read more

Since everyone was raving about the short ribs, I wanted to try them for myself. I added the sauce to my hurt, but everything was excellent. I had the Mac and greens. They give you enough for 2-3 days on a twenty-dollar plate. I recommend this place to all home cooked meal lovers. Enjoy!!! read more

Amazing!!! Now if you're looking for something fancy, this wasn't it but it was enough. Very calm vibes, outdoor seating. It was thanksgiving in my stomach!! All the flavors coming together. I've been on a soul food kick as of late so I ordered smothered turkey wings x Mac and cheese and candied yams. Absolutely delicious and if came out so hot and tasty. My only regret is that my stomach isn't bigger because I was so tempted to order the fried chicken, jerk turkey wings. But I'll be back next time. And again I forgot to take pics because I devoured the meal in record time lol.... read more

I love this place. I live in Queens and I travel all the way to Brooklyn just to get my hands on this food. They are very generous with portions. They are super friendly and you will not regret the food. They have such a variety of turkey, wings, chicken wings, and it's all super delicious. read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Jerk, turkey legs collard greens were amazing - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

There's a variety of foods! I enjoyed the ox-tails and greens. This is where I go for delicious soul food. The service is great and the staff is very friendly. When I can't get there I order by way of delivery. read more

The best soul food in Brooklyn. if you know, then you know. I was gonna get key, but I just had to put y'all on. read more

I have ordered from Carters frequently. The orders are for my mom who is in Brooklyn. I'm in VA. I order through Door Dash. Yesterday's order was missing 1 potato salad out of 2. When she tasted it. She said it tasted sour. We have never had a problem before and the food is usually delicious. I'm very disappointed. read more

Good and quick friendly service and very pleasant attitude very large portions and very tasty food

they let me stay in to do my homework or wait for my mom to pick me up, also i bought one of their cakes and I think the cheese burger, their food is amazing and I really enjoy coming here, I make sure to tell kids at my school about coming here! It's also very peaceful not very loud During the summer they let you sit out door which I find very calming to my taste read more

Excellent food!! The best soul food around. The collards & Mac & cheese melt in your mouth!! It makes u want to smack your momma!! And the workers are beautiful souls!! I love everything about the Soul Food Kitchen.. & I'm always there eating and they're not stingy with their food read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Collards delicious - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Food is always a go here. Never had a bad experience I travel for food soul food. Even if you just get sides. They have good deals for the kids in the neighborhood also. read more

Catered for a graduation event....everyone loved the food....There were NO leftovers...Ordered fried chicken, whiting, yams, Mac & cheese, and veggie platter. Ms Pat and her team were more responsive than some of these new soul food spots in the area. Thank you for some good Soul Food!! read more

This is one of my go to spots in Brooklyn for some good soul food. I love that they have a large selection of different meats and sides to choose from. I usually try to order something different each time. However, my staple side dishes usually wind up being mac and cheese and collard greens. I've never been disappointed with any of my food choices. The prices are fair and you get a nice full sized plate which my greedy self loves. Lol The staff are cool and keep the lines moving. This spot id mostly a take out spot but there are few tables and chairs on the side. They look look they could have outdoor seating when it's warm. This is definitely a spot to check out to get your soul food fix. They sell a selection of sliced cakes and pies. Im not a fan of their cakes though. They also deliver in certain parts in Brooklyn when they have a driver. read more

I've been frequenting this place for 25+ years since my grandmother would bring me here. They are a Brooklyn staple, but I wish they would grow visually. Especially with gentrification taking over. Today, I had the short ribs of beef (brown sauce) with Mac and cheese & yams. With a side of collards, a side of potato salad, and a large half & half. Short ribs always rocking. But now I'm used to short ribs that just fall off the bone, so these slightly disappointed me but taste and tender was still on point. Mac & cheese was good! Wouldn't brag on it per se, but what you'd expect from a southern restaurant. Yams, super sweet and syrupy Like I like it! Collards, rocking! Potato salad: potatoes a bit firmer than I'd like. Half & half: too sweet regularly, but when I got home I diluted it and it was perfect! Definitely would come back if my favorite soul food spot isn't open, like today! read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Servers serving good portions! - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

This place not like it was over 10 years ago. Its poor food taste and handle have gone down . Don't buy food outta here my fish was fried rotten and the Mac was spoiled. The owner needs to revamp this spot with renovations and new staff pay a good chef who's going to prepare fresh food ,that service of down home soul food is badly needed. I gave one star for major improvements needed read more

I took a friend to try their food and it was awful. Cold slaw was mush. I order chicken wings. Lady told me there was only one wing left, I told her to let me have it with leg and thigh. The chicken tasted like I was chewing on wood. The potato salad was soggy. The spinach had an awful taste and smell. The greens have too many stems. I can go on. I won't be eating from here ever again. read more

- good - heat value is good - no tables - above average Mac n cheese - one of the better BBQ chickens around - large portions, I could easily get three meals out of it if I wasn't such a fat asshole - iced tea is liquid sugar read more

yes yes and yes!!!!! Since moving cross-country I have been missing the smothered turkey wings from Dulan's on Crenshaw in Los Angeles. So I tweet about it on my way home from a late night at work. I park my car and start walking home and decide to stop in Soul Food Kitchen. Guess what???? They have smothered and bbq turkey wings. I came in a little late so I didnt see anymore dressing so I got an order of wings to go and babyyyyyyyyy..... They are so delicious. The price was right too! As I was walking out exhausted from work, I got hit on by a patron. I still got it! lol Anyway, I cant wait to come back and try more things. read more

I just ordered take out for the first time & it was amazing! My homeboy put me on! We had: Fried chicken Fried whiting Collard greens Mac & cheese Rice & beans Chocolate yellow cake Corn bread. EVERYTHING was AMAZING read more

Great food fast service large portions! Dangerously tasty, solid source for that southern comfort food at a reasonable price. Worth a try! Please restock the knives lol read more

Soul Food Kitchen - a meal in a styrofoam container - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Very friendly staff and very good. The sweet tea is way too sweet and the oxtail had way too much fat on it. If I could make a suggestion, not so much sugar in the sweet tea and clean the oxtail before cooking. The food was delicious. read more

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I had pulled up to their old location on Fulton st in Bed Stuy and noticed it said closed. Drove off sadly... Until 2 months later I was looking through my old Yelp check-ins and finally was able to get their new location... Still the best soul food. Folks are from North Carolina. Their location is bigger with way more options. Had their turkey meatloaf, hot fried chicken and candied yams, their banana pudding is still the best I ever had. Price is fair ($8-10). You have to go! read more

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Food is amazing!! Everytime I'm in BK I stop here. Being from the south it's hard to find good soul food in NYC but this is on par with the south! I saw that they added outdoor seating so I'm looking forward to getting a plate and sitting outside when summer hits! read more

Cash only. Very good place to get beef, chicken and pork in either fried, jerk, brown gravy or BBQ style. Sides are delicious, the sweet potatoes were well prepared with just enough drizzle. The Mac and cheese also well-complimented the rich meats by adding a crisp top and cheesy flavor just underneath. During the summer it seems like there is outdoor seating as there is space and chairs stacked up at the time of my visit (April 9th). I also overheard during summer time they are open 24hrs on Saturday and Sunday. It's easy to see and select which meat and sides you'd like through the counter glass and you can taste a sample if you'd like to try something new to your buds. High quality, reasonable price, stop by if you're in Brooklyn, Crown Heights. read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

OMG I am literally about to move to Crown Heights for this place. This place I randomly came across as friends were visiting from the midwest and were craving Soul Food near their airbnb. The entire experience was worth it. Can I first start off with the fact the lady allowed us to try everything and anything before we purchased it.. literally everything we tried we wanted to purchase! I fell in love with the fried fish, and all the DAMN sides. Macaroni cheese amazing, banana pudding just everything!! I will be sure to visit again and the portions were more than fair. I selfishly didn't take any pictures as I was too focused on stuffing my face !! read more

I really tried to support a black own business-- with that being said-- I am not the type of person who like to waste money!!! I went to the soul place because A neighbor of mine suggested that I try their food-- I was extremely hungry! needless to say I order the barbecue turkey plain turkey , white rice and collar greens . THE white rice ,turkey, collard greens was not properly cook or even seasoned !! !! I will not be returning to order anything else!! I did however gave this restaurant 3 stars because I had the coconut cake it was not that bad ( just edible) !! I must say its a nice look it's nice to see the neighborhood progressing but the food needs Some work !! read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Bbq turkey and plain -- white rice not done!! Food was not Good at all!! - Soul Food Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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My relative bought a whiting fish dinner with mac and cheese and collard greens for me on a Friday night but when I took off the plastic lid on the fried whiting's the sense of the spoiled fish knocked me out! I seriously doubt I will ever buy any food from this spot again because serving someone spoil food cannot be taken lightly and the meal was quite pricey. Therefore, go at your own risk and smell the food, especially the fish before buying. read more

The best in real soul food cooking ike your grandma made not your sister. I can only testify to bbq chicken the collard greens are on point. They serve an array of desserts from cheese cake to peach cobbler. Decor is takeout and old school feel nothing fancy it but they don't disappoint. read more

Awesome seafood and fried chicken family dinner. Cornbread and Banana Pudding is deeelicious! Tastes like a real home cooked meal! Order it you won't regret it. This is two weeks in a row I ordered this meal. Oh but I got an extra Banana Pudding. No robbery here! Can we order extra cornbread? I plan to explore the other dishes. Thank you for a sumptuous meal! Praying your Blessings from Pacific St and Ralph read more

I really don't know what the hype is about with this place. Large selection of foods but the taste is not so flavorful just basic salt n pepper. If your going to say you are the best in Brooklyn, every bite should be full of flavor read more

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I've been here twice and must say the portions are hefty and the meals delicious. The 1st time the customer service was amazing from tasting an option before purchasing to prompt and courteous service. This time was just okay, different ladies but kept the line moving. I have had the option to enjoy the bbq chicken and the bbq short ribs. The ribs were so soft and just fell off the bone. The sides of collard greens and yams were fantastic. I'm going to make this one of my go-tos. read more

Please think twice or thrice before ordering delivery. Maybe a pick up/ dine in experience would be different .. but besides having to wait soooo ridiculously long for soggy, salty chicken ... they even got our order wrong. Even after reconfirming our order - no joke, 5 times. We waited over 2 hours and a half - for an order that "won't take too long", only to receive an incorrect order, which was soggy and super salty food... I guess the Mac and cheese was alright tho. read more

Not seasoned not good. Chicken is so weird. Everything is so wet. So strange it's like the food you didn't wanna eat when you were a kid.

The food. Here is so great. Authentic souls food is still here yin. Brooklyn. I had the spare ribs with Mac and cheese and collard greens

Classic soul food. So good it's almost worth me leaving home and catching the Corona.

Food good ! Customer service that another Conversation. Except credit cards but when you get to the register the credit card machine is down no signs anywhere . Typical business in bedstuy! Please do better . Not using credit cards to show that they not making money during this pandemic But charging customers at ATM fee read more