I can't say enough about this place. Was doing a road trip with two of our kids and we're passing through Louisiana. We knew we needed to find some soul food. We found the right spot. Honestly, this soul food I've ever had or at least very close to my wife's grandmother's cooking. As we arrive, the parking lot is full. The tables are full coming in you go in and you order your main and choose your sides right there. Between all this, we have beans, collard greens, yams, mac & cheese, potato salad. We all had fried chicken, which was so flavorful. Like I said, everything is good. And then The water cornbread was something totally different and enjoyable. Service was so friendly and an example of true Southern hospitality I believe a lady that really stood up. Her name was Starla, so kind so sweet. Oh and the Sweet Tea read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Fried Chicken yams, collard greens and lima beans - Soul Food Near Me - Choudrant, Louisiana

Whenever we drive to Texas we stop here. The food is outrageously good. Served in a cafeteria style so service is quick. It is a small place and have seen a line out the door, but it goes fast. read more

Chicken breasts was over fried, tastes bad like the oil was bad. The veggies are super great. Water corn bread is the boom!

We went to Ruston for a college visit and I searched Yelp to see what a good place to eat a quick meal. My son has seafood allergies, so I wanted a good soul food resteraunt. It was a cute diner that is cafeteria line style ordering which makes it fast and efficient when getting your food. The meals are plated with a meat and three vegetables for $12.99 which is a good price for what you get. There was no kid plate option as I paid the same for my 8 year old. I believe they serve different options of protein depending on the day of the week. Yesterday they had baked or fried chicken, meat loaf, or pork chops. I didn't realize she was serving the hot water cornbread because when I went through the line I was just asked what kind of bread , but after I made the point when she asked my husband after me that I didn't know they had the hot water because I wasn't asked I heard her asking everyone. It seems as though she has a lot of regulars who come through. I ordered the baked chicken, a corn chowder type dish, greens and black eyed peas. It was good, my food wasn't "hot" but it was fresh and didn't need seasoning. I didn't particular care for the taste of the greens, they tasted like canned. I tried some of my daughter porkchop and it was delicious. Seasoned great and her Lima beans were delicious too. My baked chicken was tender, and seasoned ok. Overall it was a great stop. I would probably go back next time I'm in Ruston to try a different special. The resteraunt is clean and open. The staff was pretty friendly. For all five of us including tip we paid $87. I wish they would do kids plate s prices and portions would be my only drawback., but you do get a pretty good portion size. read more

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Wonderful service from the friendliest team! Hot water cornbread is excellent! Hidden gem.

This is the best soul food and good ole' downtime cooking I've had in a long time. I got meatloaf, mac n cheese, yams and green beans. It was like a symphony of flavors in my mouth. Absolutely delicious! Best meatloaf ever. read more

Stopped here for a quick Sunday lunch while traveling. Food was really good. Great portion size. Friendly staff!!! Have to get there early, it's a local favorite. Fried chicken and dressing were yummy! Hubby loved the pork chop. Once it's gone, it's gone so hopefully you make it early. Nice to see small business doing well read more

Soul Food Kitchen - Plates - Soul Food Near Me - Choudrant, Louisiana

Great place to eat after Sunday Church service. Food is awesome, and reminds you of what you got a Grandmothers. All the people are super friendly, and help you make your way thru the Buffet line, and if you want to eat there instead of taking it home, it is a family friendly place that is warm and welcoming. read more

Great food seasoned perfectly! Phenomenal bread pudding!! Some of the best I've ever had.

Great place right off of the interstate! Food was delicious down-home comfort food. Get there early as they run of of some of the favorites. But even at 1:30pm on. Sunday we still had plenty of good choices. It's a buffet style of serving so it was fast to get in and out. The staff were very charming and friendly. read more

I had been looking for soul food for the short time I was there and googled the nearest soul food restaurant and Soul Food Kitchen came up. My family and I went and we were not disappointed. Everything was delicious. When I'm in the area, I will make sure I visit. Excellent food! read more

This is my favorite place for "real" comfort food. It is a buffet style restaurant but they also have some cook to order items. Everything is always seasoned well and their bread pudding is on a different level. The servings are phenomenal for the price (11.99 lunch plate) and it comes with a drink. You can't match that with any other restaurant and especially not now with the cost of inflation. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is more than pleasant which all transfers to the taste of the food. There's a drive up window to order without getting out and now you can even order, pay online, and just zip through the pickup window. Be mindful it's only open for lunch (11-2pm) so give yourself some time but they are pretty quick. My favs are fried pork chop, baked chicken, Lima beans, cabbage, mac and cheese, rice and gravy, beef tips, jalapeño bread, and of course, the bread pudding. Those are just my favs but everything on the menu is awesome! read more

Great Soul Food. We go on Sundays usually Great staff and delicious food. They have a great price on their lunch plates too Generous servings. read more

This is a great little place with a very friendly atmosphere and awesome home style cooking. My brother and I stopped in for a late breakfast, but were told that they were setting up for lunch and to come back in an hour for a free bread pudding with lunch. We didn't have anything to do, so we obliged, and were very happy we did. We both had fried chicken accompanied by a three delicious vegetables and corn bread. If you're in Choudrant, definitely stop by, just make sure it's breakfast time or lunch because they don't serve brunch! read more

This is a true meat and three diner. My favorite is the meatloaf. The lady's are always friendly. It's like going to grandmas but you don't have to do the dishes!! read more

Best hamburgers in the area and the best soul food plate lunches and dinners you ever ate!! read more

Soul Food Kitchen - he entrance to soul food kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Choudrant, Louisiana

One of our favorite little Sunday lunch places. Delicious cooking and wonderful people own it.

Their food is the best, especially when it fills up better than fast food. If I can't eat the rest of my meal their, they let me take the rest of it home in a to go box. I love their meatloaf & corn-okra-meat-tomato casserole soup. read more

Food was made with love and the owner was really nice and sweet just good customer service overall would definitely come here again

One of the best hamburgers I've had. The food is consistent and the workers are very hospitable. Highly recommend.