I was about to give up my search for soul food in the area, but once I seen this little gem hidden…read morein a tucked away parking lot behind a frozen ice cream shop, I knew I had to investigate. My senses were already tingling with the above characteristics of heaven's food. I definitely was not ready for what I was about to indulge in. The catfish paired with their garlic buffalo fried to perfection, the wings glazed in Vick's special sauce fried to perfection. Mac N Cheese so cheesy and seasoned you can't look at other Mac N Cheese the same. Jasmine rice so good you think an asian made it. Sipping it down with their true sweet tea makes a one two punch of soul flavors. Every order is made on the spot and even with a crowd already forming you know it's worth the wait. Which while you wait they kindly let you listen to some fire music from their speaker. It's safe to say I will be back.

Found this Food truck randomly on Instagram popup. Urgh I hate it that they food is so good and the…read moreservice is friendly. I was a little disappointed at 1st because they wouldn't take my order though IG dm because I didn't want to go order and wait but honestly it was Definity worth the wait because the food taste and texture was top tier even better then a lot of of other soul food restaurant. Update the next day went and got more food on Sunday. Location/ Ambiance 5/5 - Food truck in random parking lot with 1 building that supposed to get turn into the restaurant in couple of months. The truck and seem nice and clean from me looking in. Food 5/5 - Amazing, I couldn't sleep all night because I want more and normally it take me couples of weeks to write review. Deluxe platter 5/5 - $34 One lobster tail, Couple Shrimps and Catfish or Whiting of choice plus 2 side. - Omg heaven in my mouth, the seafood was nice and crispy and thinly coated in crispy batter full of flavors. It honest can feed 2 person the amount you get. It was so good I had to pull over at an empty parking lot. The lobster and Shrimp was cook perfectly and not over cook. The catfish was lovely as well and i love that they use real catfish and not swai fish . Side: Mac cheese 5/5 - perfectly Chessy and cream with right balance of cheese and perfectly al dente macaroni Side: Candie yam 5/5- Sweeten my soul and comforting not overly sweet and went you put in your mouth the aromatic is amazingly Side: Collard Green with turkey 5/5- Fill with savory flavor and Side: Seafood pasta salad 5/5 - Omg it was delicious and actually have crab meat in it not imitation with shrimp. Side: Rasta Pasta 5/5 - This is so good it should be turn into an entree as well. Creamy spice alfredo sauce with penne pasta. It so good even better then cheesecake factory Cajun pasta Side: Cabbage 4.5/5- Amazing buttery flavor cabbage. I am not sure if they over cook it or maybe I reheat for too long because it was a tad bit too soft for me. I like it too not overly over cook, but flavor was on point comforting Turky Chilli $5 - I am not a Chilli girl because I don't like bean but for some reason, the way they make it so good, and they don't put too much bean bit fill with flavor will out being oily Jerk Chicken with 2 side $20- 5/5 Omg i love that they don't use the cheap part of the chicken like drumstick. The wing didn't have grill flavor aroma like you normally get with Jerk chicken but oh the flavor was packing with a hint of spiciness, but the meat was soft and falling of the bone it was amazing with yellow rice. It safe enough for peoples who don't eat spicy. Chicken Curry with 2 side over jasmine rice $20 5/5- Ok this one threw me off the loop went I first open the box. I thought it was curry chicken with potatoes and carrot, but it had chickpea instead. I was nervous it wasn't going to be good but I was truly wrong. It was perfect combo, full with turmeric flavor and chicken boneless meat. It was savory an addicting Banana Pudding $6- I cry eating this in bed it was heavenly perfect bring back memories of ex grandma banana pudding. It was so good and not overly too sweet like magnolia or wegman banana pudding. I hope one day I can ask them to just make me a tray to devour on a weekend. The banana was fresh and a wafer had crunch Lastly, I got lemon cake, it was divine and not overly sweet with great lemony flavor. Overall I hated that I love this place because I was going to start my new year diet. I can't find nothing negative to say about the foods. You can taste the love they put in the cooking to fill the soul. I will probably be coming back every week

Running errands and was extremely hangry. Saw a food truck with a smoker off to the side in the…read moreparking lot of 7-11 and decided to give it a go. OMG! I'm so glad I did! I ordered the jerk chicken with black eye peas, mac & cheese, and cornbread. The jerk chicken drumsticks were delicious. The black eye peas had bits of pork (I think) and mac & cheese were amazing. They weren't stingy with portions, I couldn't even finish it all. The food truck fellas were very friendly and even ran out to my truck to give me condiments for my food but didnt need it because the food was that good. They are a new business. I'm all about helping small business owners especially when the food is amazing. Please check them out! I plan on going back this coming weekend.

Mr. B's Soul food was amazing. This was the best Jerk Chicken I have ever had and the ribs were…read moreoutstanding. He makes is own BBQ sauce; out of this world and the portions were generous. I would highly recommend trying his food at his location in Stafford across from CVS and in front of 7/11 gas station/store. Hi struck is clean and well organized and Mr. B is a friendly guy who treats his customers like family. Thank you Mr. B and I will be back for more!

Next month will mark one year since I discovered Down Home Comfort Cafe in Woodbridge, Virginia,…read moreand I can honestly say that finding this place has been one of the best things to happen to me. I was in town when I first stopped by, and what started as a visit turned into spending the entire day with the staff. From that very first day, I felt something special. These wonderful people are no longer just restaurant staff to me -- they are family. Now, every month when I fly into town, I make it a priority to spend the entire day with my Down Home Comfort Cafe family. I love the atmosphere, the food, the conversations, and most of all, the people. I even enjoy talking with the customers and recommending different entrées. It feels like I'm coming home every time I walk through those doors. And let me tell you -- the soul food is absolutely incredible! The food is made with love, and you can taste that love in every bite. If you're looking for delicious, authentic soul food and an atmosphere where you're treated like family, look no further. In my opinion, the best soul food cafe is right here in Woodbridge, Virginia -- Down Home Comfort Cafe!

I've only tried the chicken and waffles, but they never disappoint. The sweet potato waffle with…read morethe cinnamon is absolutely amazing, and the chicken is always crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I also tried the bread pudding. I love bread pudding, but this one just wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. The café itself is small, cozy, and welcoming. They have a small bar area, indoor seating, and a customer restroom that's tucked away in the back. When I stopped in, there were several people dining in, and it had a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Down Home Cafe, especially if you're looking for a comforting brunch or a laid-back Sunday meal. I'll definitely be back for those chicken and waffles! Oh! Open parking!

Summer ain't summer without BBQ…read more Chef Derrick is an award winning BBQ pit master that knows how to control the heat of the grill to produce succinctly barbecued proteins that have you asking for a second plate. I ordered the burnt ends, collard greens and the unadvertised candied yams. And of course I had to take the banana pudding (that was made from scratch) to go. For the non meat eaters, you can order fried fish as the substitute for your plate. So the next time that your heading south on Route 1 in Northern Virginia, make a pit stop at Dyvine BBQ. S/o out to @u2lk4me @iamshawnchristopher @act3explorations and @ourfoodvisas for coming out and participating in the fun. * * * #pepsidigin #blackownedbusinessmonth #blackowned #bbq #bbqrestaurant #burntends #novaeats #princewilliamcountyva #dumfriesva #dmvfoodiecrew #ilovebbq #themunchtravelogue

The food was good. We got free champagne for Mother's Day. The employees were very nice and no…read moreproblems overall. The atmosphere is very chill and just peaceful really, so yeah it's nice.

This place is confusing. Each time I try to order a dish, I get a timeframe for two to three days…read morelater. This does not work for me when I want a dish now. I am sure there is an audience for this, but this service should find a source that works better with their style of service.

Yummmmm if you love oxtails Kiki's Kitchen will be your new favorite spot. I was at Mapledale…read morePlaza when I pulled up Yelp and saw the pictures of the food so I took a drive. I ordered oxtails with cabbage and plantains and everything was delicious. I don't like spicy food and the heat was perfect for me. It's in a residence so you have to order through the website or contact her via Instagram but you won't be disappointed.

Talk about a hidden gem of spot in this part of Virginia. The Shrimp Shack offers a wide box of sea…read morefood favorites, cooked to spec in your choice of style. The restaurant was very clean, well maintained, and organized with all the extras freely available (i.e. napkins, sauces, etc). The staff were so nice and helpful and were happy to help serve me and my family. All food we ordered was promptly prepared and quickly brought out. Highly recommend a visit!

My fiancé and I recently went to the Skrimp Shack as we were staying the night in the area. We…read morewalked in and really enjoyed the look of the place. Definitely felt vibrant and clean, so that is a huge plus. As we were ordering our food, their waitress taking our order was very short with us. She seemed quick, not extremely welcoming but it wasn't major. Just something we both noticed. I will say the food was my mistake. I should have gotten something a bit more appealing and have a better chance of tasting better. But I ordered the Crabzilla, my fiancé got the hush puppy platter. She loved majority of her food, especially the hush puppies. I had one, they were excellent. My Crabzilla was an absolute beast, I'll give it that. However, it isn't something I'll order again. I actually felt pretty gross afterwords. It could have been psychological because it has two literally soft shell crabs dipped and fried, practically looking at their face as you're eating it. So I think that's on me. But overall, it was somewhere we wanted to go and enjoyed a vast majority of it.

Toni's Kitchen has been catering to my office for years now and she always comes in with new,…read moreexciting foods. From soul food to Chinese to traditional Mexican meals and so much more. Her desserts will make your taste buds dance! She is a wonderfully brilliant human being who cooks, prepares and delivers all of her own food to make sure it is right for your event. 100% recommend her and her team!

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If you want to enjoy delicious soul food AND support an amazing small business owner -- don't sleep…read moreon C & E Southern Bites! It may be hidden away in Data Alley, but it's well worth the drive. Owned by a sweet Black American couple who deeply understand the ins and outs of Southern cuisine, you will feel the warmth of home at this simple storefront restaurant. They feature a menu replete with St Louis Ribs, gumbo, catfish, whiting, Mac n Cheese, Greens w Smoked Turkey, candied yams, banana pudding, homemade sweet potato pie and more! This was such a find. We had the 1/2 pound catfish platters and the batter was seasoned so perfectly. Additionally, the candied yams were cooked with just the right mix of sweet and savory and I could have had second. Greens are difficult to nail, and C & E nailed the texture and flavor. So good -- just add a little hot sauce and you're ready to eat! The potato salad and fried okra are also tasty options. Next time, we'll try the Mac n cheese. To finish the meal, we really enjoyed the special dessert: peach cobbler cinnamon roll. My spouse loved the banana pudding as well. 10/10 recommend! Spread the word and support small businesses. There are a lot of chain soul food restaurants out there, but Southern Bites deserves its flowers. Total class of its own!

When the whole menu looks good, just get everything!!…read more Mr. Evan's' cookout worthy entrees are prepared with passion and southern sensibilities and range from seafood platters with catfish to pork smoked ribs. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie are definitely the exclamation point on this meal.

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The food is good. Their service was great; they greeted y I u with a pleasant hello and…read moresmile and was very polite in serving. You.

My wife and I were in the area with and just happened to find this place through Yelp. We liked…read morethe photos and we haven't had really great southern food recently. When we arrived we were warmly greeted. The menu was expansive so we ordered a lot. The food was delicious. My wife said this was the best place she has eaten at since we've moved to the area. I enjoyed and it reminded me of being home. The Catfish was super crispy and well seasoned. The wife enjoyed the ribs and fried corn. The sides met the high standards of the kids especially the Mac and cheese. I would like to also highlight the variety of deserts that the cheesecakes and apple cobbler were to die for. Some of the beta southern food and I can't wait to go back.

Wow! The bbq here is spectacular! Today I ordered the half slab of ribs with a side of Mac and…read morecheese and I didn't want to put it down. The ribs are tender and each bite is packed with the flavor. They're slathered with sauce which may be off putting to some. For me, it was that perfectly fine balance between enough and flooded. Oh and the portion size? Amazing! Definitely enough to get full for dinner. Pass out for a minute then finish the rest the next day. The Mac and cheese was great. No, these aren't hand made noodles but the amount of cheese, the seasoning, evening l everything else was done expertly. If you want to save yourself an hour or two of cooking mac and cheese at home, get it here. The atmosphere here is very home cooking. It doesn't feel like it's some massive cookie cutter operation. It's nostalgic. This is what comfort food is supposed to taste like. Eating it made me think about fun times with the family back in Florida. While I made the order online, I was greeted as soon as I walked up to the counter. My order was done exactly when it said it would be done and was made with my additional request. I couldn't it be happier and look forward to many more orders and glad to have this place in the neighborhood.