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    Soul Vibez - Chicago

    3.8 (115 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SOUL VIBEZ - CHICAGO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Jerk Branzino
    Dan J.

    Great ambiance with the booths and embellished pink decor. The wait staff was exceptionally friendly and had recs for every part of the menu. We were particularly impressed with the flavor of the jerk branzino, but wish it came with 1-2 sides automatically for that price point. Adequate warning for the sweetness of the lychee martinee flight was much appreciated. The cornbread with butter drizzle was another highlight for sure! A bit pricey but delicious food and a great recommendation

    Assorted sides
    Aaron G.

    I would def recommend to make reservations as it fills up quickly. The food can take a little bit to get to you but the staff are nice and personable. It was a touch too salty for my preference but I would definitely come back. Nice for dates or if you're visiting in town

    LAMBS CHOPS
    Timothy E.

    Some of the best soul food I've had outside of the south. I'm from SC, they gave me a small taste of home !

    JERK CHICKEN  EGGROLLS
    Daezha B.

    The food here is AMAZING!! Don't get me wrong, you will likely have to wait at least an hour to be seated, but the food is worth it in my opinion. Great soul food and even better vibes, I see where they get the name from! The space is a bit small which likely contributes to the long wait time. Regardless, if you pack some patience, I highly recommend stopping by Soul Vibez!

    STUFFED SALMON  CORN BREAD Mac cheese  Baked beans
    Nathaniel S.

    I absolutely love this restaurant! It was my first time dining here, and everything was amazing. I ordered the stuffed salmon, which was fantastic, along with sides of baked beans and mac & cheese. The baked beans were delicious, and I highly recommend ordering a side of their hot honey sauce to go with everything. My server was also absolutely amazing thank you Mashaya . I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend trying this place!

    Stacey M.

    Everything was delicious. Drinks were on point. Service was wonderful. We will return. They also offer an extensive vegetarian menu.

    Ursula P.

    When I tell you this place did not disappoint it did not disappoint! From the excellent customer service from our waiter Abraham who indulged in our foolery amongst our table , to the food suggestions I am grateful for that . The bad and bougie smoothie was so very good fresh and tasty . The fried catfish was fried and seasoned perfectly. The macaroni n cheese and sweet potatoes were both divine. I also ordered peach cobbler to go to eat later . I am sure it will be delicious as well . 5 stars on this one I highly recommend you checking it out . I even have food for leftovers they give you great portions fyi .

    Stuff chicken  Mac n cheese Red beans n rice
    Shirlrey R.

    The food was so good and look good for the presentation; The service was spectacular was very attentive to the table especially the guy was pouring your water making sure it don't go low.. the Decor ; the music was Great I will definitely go again.. so so tasty.. I love soul VIBEZ and Thank you SOUL VIBEZ for Wishing me a Great birthday and bringing Excellent SOUL food to the Downtown area.

    LAMBS CHOPS

    We visited Soul Vibez for the first time as a family, and everything was wonderful. The service was warm, the food was full of flavor, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Do not miss out on this gem. Highly recommended!

    Sheree L.

    First visit to Chicago and was looking for good soul food. I will admit the food was delicious! However it was an extremely long wait. It is an extremely small place. I think if you only have 3-4 booths you should place some kind of limits on how long you can sit at a table so that you can accommodate more customers. When we arrived we were told 15-20 minutes. We waited about an hour. Then we were told that we should just sit at a table near the door (that was not clean by the way) because if not we may not even be served. At this point we are 30 minutes in. I was not interested in sitting in these high chair right by the waiting area. We were eventually seated. It was a booth that was basically made in half so you it is semi-private and you are dining with people who are not in your party. Enjoyed the meal, however was not expecting a 18% service charge for a party of 2. The long and short of it, is the food was great. But I don't think I will be returning here. The music is also very loud and hard to have a conversation since everyone is yelling.

    Vegan 226 WINGS
    Reginice C.

    They don't seat diners the last half hour; only accept takeout. The vegan wings in the 226 sauce were so yummy! That sauce is bomb; they could bottle and sell it! The vegan beans and rice were tasty and the vegan mac was pretty good too!

    Soul Roll
    Taylor N.

    After seeing this place all over my Tik Tok, I knew that I had to visit Soul Vibes as soon as I landed in Chicago. Despite arriving close to closing time, the staff was very accommodating. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the customer service was on point. The decor was really cute, with plenty of cute photo spots. We started with the Lobster Deviled Eggs, which were AMAZING! Though I'm normally not a lobster fan, I found myself absolutely loving the combination. The Soul Roll, a fried egg roll stuffed with mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, and collard greens, was also AMAZING. Such a unique and delicious combination. Chef's kiss. For my drink, I had a Lychee Strawberry Margarita, which was really refreshing and tasty. For my entree, I had the chicken wings with mac and cheese and cornbread. While the wings were standard, the mac and cheese and cornbread didn't quite hit the mark. Mac wasnt giving baked mac. It just seemed like regular macaroni. Our waiter mentioned that since we arrived late, the dishes might not have been prepared as they typically would be. Overall, my friends and I agreed that the appetizers stole the show, and I'd definitely return just for those Lobster Deviled Eggs and Soul Roll! The drinks were great too. My friends enjoyed a Lemon Drop flight. Despite the late hour, the staff never rushed us and even turned the music back on when we asked. If you're in Chicago, definitely make a stop here. Just make sure to go earlier to fully enjoy everything on the menu!

    CATFISH & GRITS
    Tifani M.

    I came here for brunch with a friend of mine and honestly the food was amazing. The fried catfish was seasoned well and went well with the grits. It came out hot and flavorful. I had ordered a side of sweet potatoes although it was good I thought it was cooked down to almost a porridge which was different. The service was a bit slow and there is a one hour timeframe at a first come first serve basis. Overall, I liked the quality of the food.

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    Soul Prime

    3.8
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    1.6 mi

    I want to start by saying this restaurant is SO GOOD! The service was good, and I really liked the…read morebar tender. I sat at the bar. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. It's very clean and modern. The food was amazing. I started off with a peach lemonade/tea drink that was very good. I cannot remember the name, but it was spirit free. Next, I got the collard green dip. This is a must try when you go. Its so cheesy and delicious. It was perfectly seasoned. For my entre, I got the smother pork chops. OMG I did not expect that food to be so good. IDK what they seasoned that gravy with, but it was fire. The porkchops were delicious, and I loved the seasoned rice that it came with. My only complaint was that the kitchen moved very slowly on the night that I went. It took forever for my food to come out; however, I will say the taste of the food made up for the how long it took to come out.

    I was very excited to come to this restaurant. I made a reservation for a earlier time but was…read moreunaware that they offered happy hour. Front of the house staff was very nice and kind and I was seated right away. However once we ordered the wait time was so bad that my cousin had finished her appetizer and we waited an additional 30 minutes for my collard green dip which was very good by the way. Everything was served one at a time with long wait times in between. By the time I received my entree I was full. I took a few bites of the Chicken and Fish and everything else I took home. Literally as soon as happy hour was over everyone around us started receiving their food very fast. The food was ok a little salty (batter from the chicken, fish and tomatoes). In addition your staff Karen was not so kind and very forgetful of what we asked for. I know she seemed overwhelmed for the area that she had. Our sentiments were shared with the manager but that was it. The owner came by to check in but she just breezed by. I'm not sure that told her of our complaint but as fast as she went by asking was everything ok I dont feel like she would have been open to what we had to say. Overall it was ok, A few suggestions...and yes I would return because maybe today was an off day and everyone deserves a chance to get it right, During Happy Hour everyone should get the same level of service, and if a different menu is offered it should be offered to everyone upon arrival. Nothing is perfect and we understand that and gave grace by waiting and being patient. But these are some easy fixes and I look forward to seeing that on my next visit!

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    The L Station

    The L Station

    3.7
    (163 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Antionette S. Make a…read morereservation now!! The food was great! I rate it a 10/10 Once I was seated at the Bar I was greeted with a smile, and Shay the bartender was excellent! My drinks and food were just as I ordered them, I had the Jerk Lamb Chops, Mac & Cheese, and Sweet Potatoes. they were to die for and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend. I came all the way from STL to try this food. I'm so glad I came.

    This was my first and last time dining at L Station, and unfortunately the experience was…read moredisappointing due to lack of communication around pricing and service details. As well as the restaurant had a noticeable dirty mop smell, which impacted the overall dining experience from the start. We were not informed that the chicken with catfish came with an additional upcharge until the bill arrived. That should have been clearly explained when ordering. We also spent a significant amount on mimosas and tried the recommended lemon drop martini tree, which ended up being overly sweet and not well-balanced in flavor. Overall, the service team did not take time to properly explain menu items, pricing changes, or recommendations, which led to confusion and an unexpected bill at the end of the meal. The cleanliness was lacking and unacceptable. The server did mentioned they were moving soon. The more transparent and attentive approach would greatly improve the customer experience.

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    Jordyn's Soul Cafe

    Jordyn's Soul Cafe

    3.4
    (156 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday with a few family members and friends. Each person ordered…read morea different item on the menu. There were no complaints about anything. However, I must add the flight martinis were off the chain. I especially liked the passion fruit, very delicious and I am not a martini drinker. Chris was very instrumental in setting up for my large party, yes we had reservations. I only have a photo of my meal. All the other meals that were ordered were enjoyed. I must add the pork chops are huge. If you are looking for delicious soul comfort foods, I suggest you try Jordy's Soul Cafe. The only drawback to this day was parking. I guess the valet attendant decided not to come to work that day.

    Customer Service 0 Waitress "what you want" after waiting 20…read moreminutes at the bar. No greeting and never asked if I wanted dessert, a drink other than water, etc. Never checked on me and I was right in their face at the bar. Gratuity is for 2 ppl or more. It was only me and still charged gratuity. Although I'm ok with that. But thats probably why they don't care to service guests. Catfish 4 ...was fresh and good. Greens 1 ...terrible. Had more meat than greens. Dressing 0...they use boxed stuffing. Dressing and stuffing are not the same. Gross Wait time... i had a reservation but because the bar was open, I sat at the bar to relieve a table for a busy Sunday. There was no wait for the bar. But about 30-40 min wait for food. Also overheard a person ask for a drink nonalcoholic. They accidentally put alcohol in it and said "it's just a splash" to one another and still served it to the person. They watched the person take a sip and laughed together. That was not funny at all. You never know what journey a person is on if they requested non alcoholic. They need to get it together. I was just visiting for the weekend and this behavior is unacceptable.

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    Pearl's Place

    Pearl's Place

    3.4
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    5.1 mi
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    Pearl's Place is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for comforting Southern soul food. The…read moremac and cheese, yams, greens, and fried green tomatoes were all excellent and full of flavor. The only disappointment was the fried chicken. It wasn't bad, but it was just okay and didn't live up to the rest of the meal. If the chicken had been as good as the sides, this easily would have been a 5-star experience. The service was good overall. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but she never asked if we wanted anything to drink besides water or if we'd like dessert. Those small details would have made the experience even better. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the amazing sides, and hopefully the fried chicken is better next time.

    Wow wow wow. My first time here and the full experience was great. We walked in and the host asked…read moreus what we wanted to eat. I asked for a menu and she asked again what do you want. I said fried chicken, mac n cheese and greens. She said ok we have that. My spouse said she wanted meat loaf, mac n cheese and string beans. While sitting I realized I wanted potato salad and bread pudding so I added it. I realized I enjoyed ordering not from what I saw on a menu but what I had a taste for and that was a great experience. Thank you Pearls. My food was amazing everything was seasoned well except my greens. Would I go back yes indeed. The bread pudding was the busy. Yummy for my tummy Sorry I finished all my food before writing this review believe me the seasoning and portion size was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

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    Soul & Smoke West Loop

    Soul & Smoke West Loop

    3.4
    (17 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    January 10, 2026. On our way to the Chicago Bears vs. Packers. We took the train downtown to the…read moreOgilvie Station and arrived early enough to have lunch. I've seen this place and have always wanted to try it but just never had the time. I ordered the meat alone. No platter with sides, just the meat so I can't review the sides. I ordered a 1/2 pound of brisket and the sliced jalapeño cheddar sausage. I believe it came in a 5 ounce portion. The brisket was wonderful! Very moist, great smoked flavor and a perfect fat cap and bark. Very, very tasty. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was equally as good. It wasn't at all spicy, but it had great flavor. I don't usually use bbq sauce on my brisket or sausage, but when I didn't request any sauce, the gentlemen behind the counter suggested I just try the mustard sauce with the beef. What the heck, I tried it. It's probably one of the best Georgia style mustard sauce I've had. It's got that mustard flavor with that vinegar twang, but besides some black pepper, I can't tell what other spices are in it. But it really is good. I still like the brisket without sauce, but this mustard sauce in my opinion is really good. I see other reviews people complaining about the cost of the bbq. Most people don't understand what goes into creating great bbq. The cost of meat, the cost of wood for smoking, the time (12 to 16 hours for brisket). These places aren't just throwing this meat on a roller grill and waiting for it to drop off the other side. Great bbq is a work of art. Soul and Smoke dished me up a work of art. I will definitely eat here again.

    The first time I had Soul & Smoke was from a food truck on Michigan Avenue near the Apple Store…read more Now they're located in the Northwest Metra Station near my job. My favorite dish is the Shrimp and Grits. On Friday I decided to try the Gumbo and was pleasantly surprised. I'm so funny when it comes to Gumbo, I prefer seafood gumbo but if the Rue is solid, I'm a happy camper. Highly recommend!

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    Soul and Smoke BBQ menu board in the Ogilvie Train Station in Downtown Chicago.
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    Soul & Smoke Avondale

    Soul & Smoke Avondale

    3.7
    (116 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

    I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G

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    Soule

    Soule

    3.7
    (649 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Street parking. May have to wait as it doesn't appear to be a table time once you are finished with…read moreyour meal. I observed people leaving table groups and more people coming to the table to join the group. This experience was definitely better than my first time at their original location. My catfish and grits were delicious. Those grits were perfect as they were creamy and thicker. The catfish cooked perfectly and great size filets. The fried green tomatoes were a hit. Not overly breaded and a great flavor. The drinks were also good which had never changed. I believe it may have been a day where happy hour was the whole day so it appeared that the table drinks weren't being considered in a timely fashion compared to bar orders. I think I waited about an hour for my second drink. The waiter was kind, apologetic, and continued to check in along the way. He even showed us when he placed the order so we wouldn't think he was lying. The peach cobbler was also good but very sweet and peach heavy. I like peach cobbler but prefer the crust and just a little peach juice. There was a live DJ which played really good music. Definitely a vibe place with good options.

    Dining at Soule Chicago is more than a meal--it's an experience. Beautiful ambiance, soulful…read moreflavors, and a space that invites you to slow down and enjoy every bite. Soule Chicago really got it right--great energy, amazing staff, and soul food that delivers every time.

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    Lamb Chops, Dirty Rice and Green Beans
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