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Soul Vibez - Chicago

3.9 (129 reviews)
Closed • 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Sheilisa D.

This has easily become my new favorite soul food spot. Not only does the food look perfect, the flavor was there too. I wish I had taken pictures of the restaurant itself it was so cute and posh. Idk who opened this place but they were heaven sent. Lamb chops and salmon over mashed potatoes? Those yams did something to me! I actually kept requesting we go back the entire visit in Chicago instead of trying new restaurants lol I just wanted to try the rest of their menu. So delicious. Service was okay.

Lemon drop flight
Michele M.

I went here for the first time with family and I must say this place did not disappoint. The "flavor" was there in the food and the drinks were on point. Nothing was too salty. Normally there is a wait to dine or least a reservation is needed, but we showed up and were able to get a table. Our waitress was very friendly and informative. I didn't take pictures of all the food, but we also ordered the charbroiled Oysters, The Soul Trio, There wasn't a long wait getting our food. I would definitely come back and would recommend.

Alfredo with jerk chicken, greens, Mac n cheese stuffed salmon grits and more greens. Yum!
Jackson C.

Absolutely exceptional food, service, and atmosphere! So pretty too! Everything was super flavorful. The hot honey lemon pepper wings are not pictured because they were gone fast. Some of the best ones I've ever had.

Strawberry lychee margarita
Chloe B.

The greens...the greens!!! Kid you not after the first bite my head rolled back and my eyes closed. Basically, how I feel when I have my mom's greens. They were so delicious!! Okay, back to overall, I sat at the bar and ordered a strawberry lychee margarita. My bartender was wonderful. Everything was so good. The cornbread dipped in the wing sauce was amazing. The macaroni and cheese was some of the best I've had a restaurant! The banana pudding was yummy.

Catfish, Grits, and Eggs
Deidra B.

One thing that I LOVEDDD about this place was the music. Playlist was second to none! I sang and ate and sang more and ate more. Food was really good and what I expect from a soul food joint. The service as a whole was fine, but our server was a true gem. I definitely recommend getting there early as there aren't a ton of seats and the wait can get long. I will 1000% be returning to visit Soul Vibez.

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

CORN BREAD & Collard Greens
LaTasha S.

Oh my gosh BECKY!! This place was SO GOOD! We had the catfish and grits!! WHEW! Best grits I've ever had! We also had the Soul Food Egg roll, lemme tell you, this was DELISH!! That yummy sweet potato rue was fire!! The service was initially sub par, it took a bit long to receive the orders and the egg rolls to me should have come out at the same time. The catfish, The Mac and cheese, the garlic mashed potatoes, just yummy!! I was impressed by this place for sure! I'm definitely coming back! The decor was super cute! We sat outside and the ambiance was nice outside too! Removed one star for the delayed service, it really just took too long. But once we got our food, I was a happy camper!!

Lemon drop Flights
Nicole S.

Babeeeeeee!!!! Soul Vibez was a vibe. I enjoyed everything m family and I ordered. Rockefeller oysters, kale/spinach grilled chicken salad, fried green tomatoes, lamb chops, salmon bites, Mac and crack. Woooaaah....everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I'll be back!!!

Dana P.

Such a cute restaurant. The food was amazing and decor is so Instagram worthy. The staff was very friendly and service was quick (we came right when they opened). I will definitely be back!

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!

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 !

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 .

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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.

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3.4(156 reviews)
1.2 mi•Noble Square, Near West Side, West Town

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 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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Salmon croquette, jerk turkey, candied yams, cabbage, mustard greens, red beans and rice.

Pearl's Place - Salmon croquette, jerk turkey, candied yams, cabbage, mustard greens, red beans and rice.

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3.4(18 reviews)
1.1 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

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!

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.

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

Soul & Smoke West Loop - Soul and Smoke BBQ in the Ogilvie Train Station in Downtown Chicago.

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3.7(117 reviews)
4.0 mi•Avondale
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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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4.0(41 reviews)
2.1 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town

Came across Soule to Soule because looking for a restaurant near the United Center. This is such a…read morequaint place...love the artwork and the decor. We decided to order a few appetizer and an entree to share amongst the three of us so we didn't have leftovers. -Fried green tomatoes: delicious, seasoned well, would ask for the sauce on the side to keep crispy -Salmon bites: same sauce as on the fried green tomatoes, if you like salmon definitely a good choice -Herk chicken wings: not spicy, receive 4 wings -Fried catfish entree: comes w/ 2 sides, we chose Mac and cheese, greens, and added sweet potatoes -The punch is pretty sweet -BYOB: $10 charge for bringing in own bottle Will define back!

We ordered from the 1st location, Soule, many times so we were familiar with the food...and what we…read morelike. I chose Soule to Soule for my birthday dinner with my daughter because it has dine in and I wanted it again. The decor is lovely with black art on the walls and cozy seating. DJ was our waiter and he was very attentive. I usually get the fried green tomatoes but we chose the creamy garlic shrimp and they were amazing. The sauce is so good! My daughter ordered the salmon and shrimp which she loves and it was a healthy portion, over mashed potatoes with the yummy sauce. I had the lollipop lamb chops which came with two sides. I chose the Mac & cheese and greens, both of which I love and both were as good as I remembered. My only gripe is they leave the stems on the greens. I hate stems!! But the meal was delicious. We had Arnold Palmers and their Soule punch to drink. They do offer BYOB for a $10 corking fee but I forgot so no alcohol til we got back home, It was a great meal.

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The interior

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