A warm and soulful restaurant. Once we entered it truly felt like we were with family. Our…read morewaitress, Milan was so friendly and made great suggestions about what to order. I ordered the Jamaican tea drink-so dressing and the Kingsley Street Fried Chicken dinner. The chicken was perfectly fried to perfection, the macaroni and cheese was cheesey, the yams were definitely what it means to be candied and the cornbread was warm with enough sweetness without being too sweet. I really enjoyed the ambience and hospitality here. I cannot convey how delicious this food is!!! This is in my top three restaurants to eat at now.

Soul food has arrived to North Buffalo in a big way! Get the word out because I need them to stay!…read moreRestaurant is in the heart of North Buffalo, located on Hertel about two blocks from Parkside. Cute vibe inside. They do have a bar setup, but didn't appear it's used for alcohol. I was greeted as soon as I opened the door and was walking through. Being my first time, I did order a few didn't dishes, sides and desserts to try. There was NOT a bad dish. All the food was amazing. Great portions, tasty flavors and everything truly was cooked to perfection. I have given up talking about prices because let's be honest where can you go for cheap anymore. BUT I have to mention I got the Kinsley street fried chicken dinner, it comes with four prices chicken (half chicken, breast,leg,wing,and thigh) and two sides for 22.99, I felt this was actually a great price point and so worth it. Our next dish was the JP fish sandwhich and fries, again, the sandwhich was huge, the fish was seasoned and cooked to perfection! Fries were yummy. Next up was the TPs hot honey chicken sandwhich. Now I am over the hot honey chicken sandwhich as it's been done to death, but I still always feel the need to try eveyones hahaha, and glad I did another grand slam sandwhich! For the sides, I tried the Mac and cheese, pinto beans, collard greens and coleslaw. If you follow my reviews I am a Mac and cheese snob, don't think I order many that I liked, well thank you Heavens because the Mac and cheese was DELICIOUS!!! The Coleslaw was also top notch. I don't eat collard greens or pinto beans but my family told me they were good. They did not have desserts on the menu but I seen some on the counter, sooooo I order a slice of caramel cake, slice of sour cream cake and peach cobbler. Fat kid heaven they all were so good. Literally the best caramel cake since my mother in law! I felt like I just ate at my husband's family reunion. I had to go in and order, then I left ran to dash and came back in about 25 mins and my food was ready when I got back. So service was pretty fast. My only thing wish you could order on line first, parking is not the best in that area. Also Google has address as 1641 Hertel but it actually is 1633, not a big deal because same area but just a heads up.

I placed an already paid Too Good To Go order at 5:32 PM with a pickup window from 6:00 PM to…read moremidnight. I arrived around 6:30 PM after a 30-minute commute. When I got there, I had to ring a doorbell at what appeared to be a location connected to a private residence rather than a storefront. A woman answered and told me they didn't have any food available and were about to head out for the day. This was frustrating because the pickup window had just started and I had driven quite a distance specifically for the order. If there wasn't food available or the business planned to close early, the order should have been cancelled in the app beforehand so customers don't make unnecessary trips. Overall, the experience felt confusing and inconvenient, and better communication through the app would help prevent situations like this.

I saw this place on social media and wanted to stop in to support this local black-owned business…read morefor breakfast. They serve lunch and dinner as well. I ordered a few different things off the menu since they were running some specials, including the fried shrimp, grits, the breakfast eggrolls, which I got with bacon and egg, as well as the breakfast sandwich, which I got with sausage patties. Everything was delicious and I really enjoyed everything I got! The breakfast eggrolls are a little on the greasy side, so something to keep in mind for the future. They were pretty busy that morning so it took a minute to get my pick up order but you can call ahead/order online to place orders which I definitely would to save you some time in the future.

Was in town for the weekend and wanted soul food so I Got a pickup order after hearing about it on…read moretik tok . Was greeted right away . Very friendly vibe and nice decor. Order was ready and I was told about the Groupon they had. Got chicken and 2 sides. Everything was good so I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in town.

I recently visited A Taste of Soul for the second time, again thanks to a deal through the Too Good…read moreTo Go app. The first thing that always strikes me about this restaurant--both times I've been there--is how kind and welcoming the woman at the counter is. She's clearly proud of the food she creates and genuinely eager for everyone to try it. Her pride is well placed, because the food is absolutely wonderful. Today, I ordered the jerk chicken lunch, and it was beyond amazing--creamy, flavorful, and perfectly spicy. Definitely a full, satisfying meal. If you haven't been yet, I highly, highly recommend checking it out. You won't be disappointed. I also picked up a banana pudding today, and it was equally fantastic--rich, smooth, and full of flavor that warms both your heart and your belly. I'll absolutely keep coming back, with or without the app. A Taste of Soul is quickly becoming one of my go-to spots!

Me and my wonderful girlfriend experienced this gem of a restaurant for the very first time on…read moreNovember 16, 2025 and what a delightful surprise! We were immediately made to feel welcome the second we entered the establishment! Greeted like we were old friends! The ambiance was classy, warm, well-laid out and the decor designed beautifully with a friendly flavor while the great sound system played quality music! We settled in at a table near the front window. The menu was very professionally produced with wonderful "food porn" of the restaurant's fare that made our mouths water! Our terrific waiter/host, Jay, was easy-going, affable, and served us beautifully! When we received our food, the soulful bouquet wafted to our nostrils from our piping-hot dishes, convincing us that we were about to embark on a gastronomic journey of pure delight!!! I had the Barbecue Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage, Yams, & Cornbread, fit for any Potentate!!! My Girlfriend had the Grilled Chicken Salad fit for a Queen!!! The portions were lavish which made for gleeful take home left-overs! Every item was heaven on the taste buds that demonstrated the experience, heritage, and skill of the owner, Kim...OUTSTANDING!!! Major comps and respect to Kim and her whole staff, the outstanding force behind this masterwork of a restaurant!!! They deserves all the accolades for the vision, dedication, hard work, cooking skills, and love put in to make Phat Catz a Buffalo Treasure!!! Marvin J.

I was craving soul food so I took a leap and ordered from here. I haven't been since before COVID…read moreso I didn't really know what to expect, just wanted something solid. I got the haddock dinner and it honestly missed the mark. The fish was salty but still lacked flavor and tasted like it was cooked in old grease. Almost as if they gave me fish that was cooked hours ago. The sides weren't much better. The greens were bland, the potato salad had decent flavor but the potatoes were undercooked and hard. The cornbread was burnt and crunchy. The mac and cheese tasted like straight Velveeta, nothing special. Portion size was really nice though! Overall, this one was a bit disappointing. Hoping it was an off day, because I really wanted to like it.

I love the food at Brothers, it's one of my staples. I ordered the fried chicken dinner and a fish…read moredinner while we were there. All the proteins were delicious. The side of yams was alittle off, I can't put my finger on it. The seasoning and flavor was good but I think the texture was off for me. I think I like a bit more bite to my yams. The Mac and cheese was great on both plates! Our service could have been better but our server seemed overwhelmed so I understand. She was still very nice. The restaurant itself sometimes is nicely put together.

Our hotel provided us with a Buffalo booklet and we saw this restaurant featured and decided to…read moregive it a try. I also looked up the reviews on yelp and the food looked delicious. The restaurant is downtown, and we parked right in front. Found it strange that we could only order to go and there wasn't a dine in option on a Saturday. We still ordered and ate in the car. We had fried haddock, sweet potatoes, and collard greens, along with a slice of Hennessey pound cake. The food was hot. Had good flavor but wasn't a fan of the breading on the fish and the cake was very dense. The gentleman that took our order was very nice and the chef was also friendly. All in all the food was OK. The Ambiance wasn't there.

OMG, now I'm craving Soulful Cravings and Desserts. I'm in Buffalo for a few weeks and I've already…read moreeaten here twice. The mac & cheese is some of the best that I have ever had!! The green beans are perfectly seasoned, and the yams have just that right touch of sweetness. You can definitely tell this was home-cooked, fresh food by someone who knows what they are doing... This is years of experience and love pouring out of my plate !! If you are in the Buffalo area, you should definitely get a plate (or two). My wife and I don't eat meat , and we were able to be full and satisfied. (Check out the pasta Alfredo as well). You can take a look at their entire menu on their website: https://www.soulfulcravingsanddesserts.com/

From the owner: Soulful Cravings & Desserts is a mother and daughter owned business dedicated to serving up…read moredelicious soul food with love in every bite. From crispy, golden-fried wings to tender, slow-braised oxtails over fluffy rice, each dish is crafted with rich flavors and tradition. With a passion for good food and family, we bring the warmth of a home-cooked meal straight to your plate, making every bite a soulful experience.

Went here for the first time with friends on a Wednesday night for dinner. The food was BANGIN! The…read morechicken tenders, fish tacos, and salmon were all great. Same with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. The garlic parm sauce for the tenders and the fish tacos sauce should be sold by the bottle. Service was good except for the fact that the meals came out almost 15 minutes apart.

The service started off as good and then it got bad. The bar tender slipped over me when ordering…read moremy refill of drinks purposely and then told another bartender and first I was with to make sure that I tip more money then I was. Granted I was tipping 2 dollars on 5 dollars drinks. I will not be back at all and I love supporting black establishments but that business I will be taking a hard pass on. Do better

If you want some souls food that taste just like your grandma would make it when you was a kid this…read moreis the spot to come to. How you want it fried or grill? Is what the cook asked.

The food was amazing here. The bar tender was cool, the service was great the food came out…read moretogether with the rest of the group. The setting was cool and relaxed.

From the owner: HDig into some soul food that'll warm your heart and touch your bones!read more

It was quite busy but Was sat at the counter immediately. Quick service, good food, and friendly…read morestaff. We did wait a bit for the check but other than that the meal was enjoyable.

Found this in drafts from Feb 2025…read more Whiskey berry smash 10/10 Valentines mimosa 10/10 Yummy! Chefs special French toast Strawberries, sweet cream drizzle, whipped cream 10/10 Super good! Loved the strawberry with the sweet cream. And very filling too. Corn beef hash 10/10 Always good! Homemade bread/toast 10/10 Such good bread!!!! I recommend it over anything!