Suga Foot is, without exaggeration, the best soul food in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady area. For me, the true test of any soul food restaurant is the collard greens. These were exceptional. Tender, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. The southern oxtail with rice and beans was equally impressive. The oxtail was fall-off-the-bone tender, rich, and comforting. The yams were sweet and balanced. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself is lovely. The decor is warm, full of plants. The only small suggestion I'd offer is serving drinks in glasses instead of plastic cups - real glassware would match the rest of the vibe a little better. read more

Oxtails with rice and beans are delicious. The oxtails fall off the bone. Paired with yams and collard greens. Take out order delivered to table. read more

I loved the food here. I mean in the restaurant they are super nice and the food is amazing soul food. However I contracted with them for catering on May 16, 2026. I started this process in late January/early February because I knew around graduation time that things would be very busy. Although the business administration process is not traditional, I was OK to work with them because I know the food quality is good and I believed they would deliver. However , on my catering day where 20 people were waiting to eat for a 3 hour event, the food was delivered late. Not only was it delivered late, but I received a call around 35 minutes after the scheduled delivery time was told they were 10 minutes away, and that one of the entrées was left behind. I could not believe it after all this time spent planning, they still could not execute 100%. It is important to note that two days prior to me event my husband and I went to the location and spoke with the owner and his wife to make sure everything was good. Not only did they confirm everything but I paid the remaining balance when asked to do so. I also added half the tip. I did this because it thought any business getting paid up front would make sure execution would be perfect. Well, silly me for thinking the best. When I called to speak to the owner about the late delivery and missing food the conversation quickly became heated. He could not believe a woman would challenge him. Yes this woman did. I don't understand how this happened and why aren't you showing any remorse, sir? He said it it is graduation time and mine wasn't the only catering event on the schedule. Boy, I don't know who taught him how to deliver customer service but that is unacceptable. This is your business and execution in your problem not mine. Now his wife had delivered the food and I knew she was only doing what she had been told to do. So it wasn't her fault but I wanted to let the owner know how disappointed I was. I still can not understand how this "mistake" was made. I contacted them months in advance. I had multiple conversations with the team and two days before made it a point to go in person to confirm. And I paid in full. The owner said he apologized and what else did I want him to do. Wow! Also he assumed that I wanted compensation. He quickly told me he wasn't giving me my money back which I thought was very rich. I don't expect my money back but there was no effort to expedite the remedy of the mistake. 90 minutes late by the time the food was fully set up. I know that businesses like this don't like to return money so I wasn't expecting that. But I believe customer service requires a certain bedside manner and he did not have it. He came to our event and tried to stark an altercation with my husband saying you need to put a muzzle on your wife. Man please. You never have to worry about me again. And I hope others will think twice about having catering handled by this business. They are not worth the hassle. read more

Ok let me start by saying support black businesses. Now on to the food, in all honesty my mother cooks better, and our family is from Alabama and Georgia . I'm from Brooklyn and my mother wanted to go here for a Mother's Day dinner. The food is just a 5/10, very mid. My brother had the oxtail and there was no Caribbean in the kitchen cooking them. They were tough and awful. These are southern style oxtail not Caribbean oxtail. The macaroni and cheese was not good. I could tell he doesn't season his noodles or the mixture. The gravy and chicken was also not seasoned well. Overall, I wouldn't go back here. The food was simply not good. That was my first and last and my Mom's too. read more

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I came here during the hot cocoa walk that Albany BID hosts because we needed a break. The food was lackluster and overpriced. I was underwhelmed by the service as well. I think they can have a great place here and maybe it was due to an event night, but they were not interested in serving us and when they did the food was bland. read more

Best soul food I have ever had I have never had food this good and if you are in Albany have this place it is good trust me read more

SUGA FOOTS SOUL KITCHEN - Brisket Mac and cheese collard greens and corn bread - Southern Near Me - Albany, New York

The food was very good. Well seasoned and not too much spice. Presentation could be better but all in all, definitely worth a visit.

The design and decor of this place was beautiful! You could smell and feel the soooouuullllll. I ordered the oxtails with beans and rice. The service was extremely friendly and helpful. 5 stars for service and 4 stars on food! read more

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This is an awesome newish restaurant in albany. We had the catfish come ox tails with red beans and rice plus the collard greens! Everything was so good, comma, just like moms! The ambiance was cozy fun, plenty of cards and games on the shelf for you to come, eat, play, and stay awhile. Music is flowing and on friday saturday night to have live music. We 'll be back! Telling all my friends! read more

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Amazing soul food. My wife said the ribs were the best she's ever had. My oxtail was outstanding. Will definitely go back.

I ordered the flounder dinner with collard greens and green beans. There was absolutely NO seasoning on anything. The beans were undercooked. The fish was fried so hard it was dry. I waited 25 min for the mac n cheese. It tasted like nothing. No flavor, no taste in the cheese. I actually waited for over 30 min for this dinner and paid almost $70! I am heated that I wasted not only the money but the time and gas it took to come into downtown Albany for this nasty meal. read more

SUGA FOOTS SOUL KITCHEN - This is the pulled BBQ turkey sandwich. This is the driest BBQ sandwich I've ever seen! - Southern Near Me - Albany, New York

Delicious food and great service! I ordered the quarter fried chicken, Mac-cheese and greens and it was delicious! They have card and board games, we choose UNO, which was a fun distraction for the kids. Good old school R&B and Soul playing and cutesy decor that makes you feel as if you're in family's home. read more

Flavorful!! Always fresh, both orders! Order DoorDash this order. I have 2 more items on the menu I need to try,before I head back to Florida, but I'm a Southern Gal and it hits the hometown tastebuds. I haven't found this type of food ( Soulful) in Jacksonville,Fl. I moved with hopes of tasting new foods. Highly recommend SugaFoots read more

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Everything was good Ambience was pleasant. Service was friendly, polite! Jerome is a satisfied customer read more

Excellent food! Everything was delicious! My test was the collards and they were spot on! I got the oxtail which comes with beans and rice and cornbread plus two sides so I chose Mac n cheese and collard greens. I also tried two desserts and the hibiscus drink all good. I'll definitely be back! The service was thoroughly descriptive and entertaining! There is a southern charm and ambiance that makes you feel welcome and comfortable. read more

Totally blown away by the delicious home-cooked menu options that Suga Foot's offers. From the moment you are greeted at the door, right up until you leave; you feel like you are sitting at your Mom, Grandma or Aunt's kitchen table. The food at Suga Foot's is 100% when it comes to home cooked "greatness," (not goodness). The atmosphere and the company truly top off the entire experience as you feel like you literally just had dinner with dear friends. CanNOT wait to go back again. Truly an Albany treasure. Do not hesitate to put this on your "must" try list. read more

SUGA FOOTS SOUL KITCHEN - Carson White Siena College Basketball with Owner, Mr. Chuck Calhoun - Southern Near Me - Albany, New York

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Wow. This food is spectacular. Had the oxtail with rice and beans with sides of collared greens and candied yams. Delicious. Cornbread as well as banana pudding were also amazing. Really friendly and hospitable staff as well. If I lived near here I'd be here several times a week! read more

I reached out to Suga Foots for a catering order of approx 70 people (family event). I am in Richmond VA and needed to organize the event in Albany. Chuck Calhoun the proprietor was excellent. Discussed the menu with me, made suggestions and was spot on with his recommendations. The food was very good, greens and mac and cheese, which are items that can be very personal received raves from family and friends. The fried chick and string beans were delicious. Shout out to the restaurant for delivering on food taste, quality and service. Delivery was well done also. Also, the oxtails are next level! read more

The oxtail was the standout hit, but everything was so satisfying. Food is made to order and well worth the wait.

I don't give out five stars easily, so I feel comfortable saying this is the best southern fried chicken in the Capital Region. I think the chef's name is Fred and he makes it to order so be prepared to wait, but it was well worth it. I ordered two 3 wing dinners and my food was a. It pricey but I've paid way more for worse food. I also had collard greens and mac and cheese. The greens were a little too sweet but I like sweet greens over vinegar. The mac and cheese was good, but the chicken stole the show. If you're looking for takeout that tastes homemade, this is the place to go. read more

Once I walked in I was greeted by the owner of the restaurant, Chuck Calhoun. It was my first time there. Me and my friend ordered catfish with baked Mac and potato salad and a beef brisket with sweet yams. The food was phenomenal. It was seasoned really well and cooked with soul. Chuck and his wife Ms. Fran were very nice and made us feel comfortable. The environment was beautiful. This place is a must go to if you want good food and meet good people. read more

Very Friendly! Food was excellent! Will def be going back! I ordered smothered chicken with Mac & cheese & collard greens!