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    Soul Food Kitchen

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Fried pork chop, rice with gravy, greens, and Lima beans with a roll of
    Amber N.

    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.

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    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

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

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    6 years ago

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    6 years ago

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

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    Nana's Soulfood - Fried Chicken, creamed corn, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes and gravy, with Pound Cake

    Nana's Soulfood

    4.4(34 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    When I YELPED this place I wasn't expecting to find a home style exterior, and was pleasantly…read moresurprised when I went inside. There is a daily menu on the board and you just grab a piece of of parchment paper and a pen and circle your likings. The service is above and beyond friendly and helpful and they showed me dining like a Sunday dinner at my aunt Rosie's when I was going up. I ordered everything I felt I had to try and now that I'm all growned up I don't have to eat it all to leave the table lol I ordered deviled eggs (Amazing) Mac n cheese (sooo good) stewed potatoes (seasoned so perfect) fried pork chops (to die for ) and both desserts banana pudding and pound cake , both are making there way back to my hotel for my snacks . Everything has good taste no salt and pepper needed and the price for all that was reasonable and most definitely worth every dime . I work out here on and off every other two weeks and now found a place that's good down home eating . If you live here and haven't been , shame on you (unless you haven't yelped it yet like I did) and if you do know then you've been back multiple times I'm sure , as I will . It's got enough seating for a small gathering , probably about 12-14 tables of four . I support the little places before the commercial places and this is why!!!

    The service was the only thing good on my last visit. They…read morefilled the call in orders for the local businesses before feeding the customers in the restaurant. So after sitting waiting on our food for over an hour the server offered us something different from what we paid for because they had no more of what we ordered. Yes you pay in advance! The menu says the plates are $11.75 & $14.75 but in actuality the plates are $18+. After they ran out of the beef tips and vegetables i ordered they just brought me what was in the kitchen. Chicken thighs. For someone who doesn't even eat chicken! Oh, they had a problem with me not just taking what they offered me. After 2 hours we left. No apologies, no compensation and not even a return good bye when we said thank you while leaving. This woman will cater to the business around town and treat her black customers like we should be glad just to be in her facility.

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    One of three views inside from where I was seated

    Nana's Soulfood - Baked Smothered Chicken, cabbage greens, yams, deviled eggs, hot water bread, & peach cobbler

    Baked Smothered Chicken, cabbage greens, yams, deviled eggs, hot water bread, & peach cobbler

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    Big Momma's Fine Foods

    Big Momma's Fine Foods

    4.8(142 reviews)
    23.9 mi
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    Number ONE in my Book! I would like to say first and foremost, I'm a white. female, retired law…read moreenforcement officer. I visited Big Momma's often before I retired, and occasionally since I retired (trying to not get fat). I am treated with kindness and respect every time I go there. It's a family owned business and they work their tails off! When I go, I always think about getting something other than the fried chicken, but when I go through the line, I start smelling that fried chicken and I see that crispy skin and I mouth just starts watering. They are the best "home cooking" restaurant in Ouachita Parish. It would cost you a fortune to have the same order at Piccadilly. Everything I have had on their menu is delicious. The family/owners always have smile on their faces. I took my brother-in-law from Oregon here when he visited and he talked about it the rest of his life. If you're a local and you haven't been here, GO! If you are visiting the area, you won't find better food in the entire parish if you're looking for home cooking, but be ready for a nap! I just promised my own brother, who has never been there, that I'm taking him ASAP! PS....their dessert are THU BOMB! AND HUGE PORTIONS, one is enough for two people. Their lunch portions are huge as well. I often got an order to go and split it with my mother.

    Want to go back to old-fashioned country cooking? This is your spot!!! You will never walk away…read morehungry and not satisfied. Service is top-notch with that ambiance that makes sense you feel at home

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    Great food and service.

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    Cotton

    4.2(574 reviews)
    23.0 mi
    $$

    I indulged in a rather late lunch this Saturday afternoon at a spectacular establishment right on…read morethe street in Monroe. It is a truly magnificent venue Cotton and it was understandably bustling with a very lively, chic Saturday crowd. The interior design is absolutely exquisite. I was deeply impressed by the sophisticated decor and the stunning murals that grace the space. It had been quite some time since my last visit, and stepping back inside reminded me exactly why this place is an absolute standout. I was escorted to a wonderfully private table, which allowed for a perfectly serene dining experience despite how busy they were. The service was entirely impeccable from start to finish. I began the afternoon by speaking with my attentive waiter and ordering a classic Bloody Mary, which was mixed to absolute perfection. For my selection from the menu, I chose the Deviled Farm Eggs, and they were a total culinary triumph deeply satisfying and beautifully presented. Between the vibrant atmosphere, the flawless service, and the exceptional flavors, the experience deserved full marks. I am thoroughly delighted and will certainly not wait so long to return next time!

    Second time here and still delicious…read more We tried to go Friday and the parking was insane, that's probably my only complaint about the entire experience . We started with the upside down chicken Caesar salad with fries. Delicious. Fries could've been hotter but the salad was the star. A meal on its own but i love that red fish so much. So seasoned, beautiful meaty fish, mmm. The service was wonderful and the sweet tea was delicious. I will always come here if I'm in town!

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