Bucket list foodie restaurant…read more Food selection: combo plate with chicken, wings, catfish greens mac & cheese yams turkey 8/10 drinks ( NO) ambience: nice; good music nice decor Service: the staff can use better training. They are all young, which is very good and positive that they are working, but some other servers needed to be a lot more presentable. Some of them needed to speak a little better and not be in the front diddling around and talking! this is still a business and it's still a restaurant and it's still your job; you never know who is walking into your establishment!!! you should always keep things professional just because you feel like it's black owned establishment and the customers are primarily African-American, with the exception of some other nationalities; doesn't mean you act urban ! We did ask what came in their spike Kool-Aid came and our waitress said I don't know some Drank ? What? Why don't you know this you work here? I asked one of the other servers about the eggrolls and it took him about three minutes to answer. I'm like are they chicken shrimp pork all servers should know the menu and drink selections Conclusion : the owner is very sweet her story and the history was informative! Music was good ; The food was pretty good. Everything had decent amount of flavor . I would definitely downsize on the chicken wings. Those things are huge! ( steroid chicken) but overall I would visit again tighten up on the servers professionalism! Happy I was able to support this black own business and I think you guys should definitely give it a try it's worth going it's pricey, but that's understandable running a restaurant is hard and expensive! I was surprised that the food was as good as it was, but it actually was!

Food: Service:…read more Ambiance: Y's Choice is one of Oakland's hidden gems! If you're craving authentic soul food, this is the spot. The oxtails are some of the best I've had in Oakland--tender, flavorful, and falling right off the bone. Every bite is seasoned perfectly, and you can tell the food is made with care. If you love soul food and haven't been to Y's Choice yet, you're seriously missing out! I'll definitely be back for those oxtails.

Angeline's absolutely delivered. I stopped in around 12:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and I was surprised…read moreby how empty it was. No complaints though--it made for a relaxed meal and the service was attentive. I ordered the fried chicken and beignets with gravy, and it was excellent. I'm usually someone who prefers bone-in fried chicken, but this version won me over. The chicken was juicy with perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, and the savory gravy paired surprisingly well with the beignets. Everything on the plate complemented each other without feeling too heavy. The only miss for me was the orange juice--it was pretty forgettable. But honestly, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. I'd happily come back for the fried chicken.

I am not new to Angeline's. This restaurant has been in business for YEARS & I am happy to see they…read moreare still booked and busy. I am happy to see the menu has never changed (if it ain't broke don't fix it). The customer service has and still is great. The ambiance is nice and clean while sprinkling as much Louisiana vibes as possible (mardi Gra mask, beads, music, etc). My go to is catfish and hush puppies I am not a spicy girl when it comes to my food so FYI the gumbo has a spicy kick to it. 3 bites and I had to stop eating it but sure it's flavorful The only items they still have that I do not like is the potato salad. Would I go back? Well of course. I never stopped going.

So glad there is a DoorDash pickup option to enjoy this restaurant when I don't have "cash only"…read moredining as an option. I had to try the Fried Chicken and I got the breast meat. It was flavorful, delicious and tender. It came with a couple eggs, a couple biscuits and I did the hash browns as my side. I love sweet potato pie and cheesecake so I had to order the sweet potato cheesecake and it was amazing. The food was ready in about 15 minutes and the lady helping me was friendly and provided good customer service. I love the decor with all the photos of all the folks that have enjoyed Lois' food. Looking forward to returning:)

I'm so happy that a friend put me on to this place. It reminds me of my late aunts cooking and it's…read morejust good ole simplistic breakfast staples. I tried corned beef hash for the first time and loved it so I came back for that and was not disappointed. The meal is about $16 comes with toast, eggs, and I chose the grits which are also hella good. The service is always amazing and so is the food. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is because I can't bring myself to agree with the price of their breakfast sides compared to what you get. & it may have been some months but they used to fill both sides with grits. Seems like portions are getting cut for Togo orders maybe but prices are staying the same. For 3 slices of thin xtra crispy pieces of bacon (actually two slices and burnt pieces) it's $8.25+ I remember thinking it was insane so I never added any extra meat and after going recently I was reminded why, my order came out to $27, when I opened the side of bacon I was disappointed. I believe the quality and quantity should better match the price. Otherwise I'll gladly go buy a full pack of thick cut Oscar Meyer bacon for less than what they're charging for 3 slices and just add it at home lol. it's tough for business owners and consumers out here so while I understand price increase, it should still make sense for the consumer. Still love this place down. Just won't be paying for a side again.

Wife wanted soul food so we gave this a try Service was…read moregreat Food hot and seasoned Will be back when in the area

We stopped by touch of soul to try their food on our way to San Francisco . Touch of soul is…read morelocated within an area where parking is much like downtown street parking but it is plentiful. The location is on a cute little corner and had patio seating . The service is so kind that it makes up for the next part of the review which gives the food a 3/5. The fried shrimp didn't have much seasoning but was crispy. The red beans and rice was a little mushy and had more beans than rice. The potato salad was lacking in flavor. These sides 3/5 I did enjoy the collard greens, cabbage, and the Mac and cheese. My partner said the cabbage should have had some meat in it to make the flavors more robust. I like it without the bacon and meat personally. It caters to a more vegetarian clean eating crowd. If it was in the stock I'm not sure... these sides were a 4/5 The oxtails we ordered was DELICIOUS. Probably some of the best most tender oxtail I could buy from a restaurant . 5/5!!

Its so good the soul food, is amazing. Also the client attention is amazing. They attend you very…read morefast, do a conversation with the people is very comfortable.

Delicious Beignets & Breakfast!…read more We were visiting the area from San Francisco, and a friend recommended this restaurant. Get there early because it fills up very quickly! We arrived just in time before it started getting busy. I was especially excited to try the beignets, so I ordered the Beignet Flight--crawfish, cinnamon apple, chocolate, and the classic regular beignet. Très bon! They were all delicious! The crawfish had great flavor, with dough that was crispy outside and soft inside. The regular beignet was especially good--crispy outside, soft inside, just perfect. And definitely eat the chocolate beignet while it's still warm. When you bite into it, that warm, gooey chocolate comes out. So good! The coffee was excellent too. I highly recommend a latte with the beignets. My husband had the Eggs Benedict with deep-fried green tomatoes and bacon, and it was another level! The crispy green tomato with the eggs and sauce was such a great combination. If you didn't tell me it was green tomato, I might have thought it was an apple! We also loved seeing so many locals there. You know a place is good when the locals keep coming back. Highly recommend this restaurant to visitors and locals alike. Give it a try--you're going to love it!

Are you kidding me the plate of food I had was piping hot the greens were to live for the potato…read moresalad was on point I took a picture of the plate it was so big the fish took me a while to eat. The customer service was extraordinary well seasoned food good portions. The service people were divine. The cook was Jay The owner is Faye The service person was Ree Ree the host. I highly recommend for you to take your family. Faye- was the owner Ree Ree - Host Jay - was the cook You are missing out if you don't go... Please don't miss this experience....... Titus Warren

Food: Outstanding! Ample+ servings at very reasonable prices…read more Service: Outstanding! Staff very courteous, professional and go out of their way to make dining there a pleasant experience. Miss Nella is the perfect "lady of the house." I felt very well taken care of as a customer. Ambience: Casual elegance with soul. I was more than pleased! I was very satisfied. If you want an elegant soul food dining experience, this is the place!

I spent a summer in North Carolina a few decades ago and fell in love with Southern cooking. Home…read moreof Chicken and Waffles absolutely nailed everything I remembered loving from that experience. I absolutely loved the food here and gluttonously devoured my chicken and waffle plate. The grits were amazing and the greens! Out server was amazing. We were totally at home there. I loved the art pieces on the wall and the small little paintings on the wall representing the family members orders (that's how the menu items are named). The cocktails were absolutely delicious. I will absolutely be returning! This place is a gem! Thank you for adding such a wonderful atmosphere and hospitality. 5 out of 5

Food here is tasty but it's not somewhere I go often or my first choice, but a choice nonetheless!…read more Delicious and hearty you'll definitely be satisfied. Enjoy!

My Friend Rodney keeps telling me that Scends has Good Food!!!…read more So we went to Scends on Saturday for dinner!! We Parked out front on the Street! The Parking has a 2 Hour Limit!!! We were Warmly Greeted when we Entered and We Grabbed a Table!! I Perused the Menu and ordered a 6 Piece Catfish Dinner with Fries and. Peach Cobbler!! I Ordered a Coke Classic for a Beverage !!! Rodney Ordered the Turkey Wings Special with Gravy and White Rice!!! He also Ordered Sweet Potato Pie !!! The Restaurant is Clean and Tastefully decorated!!! Our Food Arrived after a few minutes of waiting!! The Owner actually served our food to us!!! He is a Very Nice and Hospitable!!! He Actually gave us Watermelon Slices after our meals!!! It was Nice and Refreshing!! My Catfish Dinner was Delicious and Cooked to Perfection!!! Rodney Loved his Turkey Wings so much !!! If you did a DNA test on them Bones it would link back to Rodney lol !!! Scends is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. out of the top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!

I have not been to Scend's since they relocated to their San Leandro location so I decided to give…read morethem a try since I was in the neighborhood. Not the best idea. I ordered the snapper fish sandwich with a side of greens. The greens were an additional $4 but somehow I was charged an extra 50 cents on top of that. My partner ordered the Tasty Treat combo, and it was far from tasty. The chicken didn't taste fresh; it tasted reheated. The shrimp were mediocre and both of his sides were disappointing. The yams were bland and watery, even after we tried to doctor them up with sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of lemon. The mac and cheese wasn't cheesy and was also very bland. My snapper sandwich was underwhelming. The fish didn't taste fresh and the sandwich only had lettuce and tomato, no cheese (-_-). The collard greens were ok but they had a lot of stems and I'm pretty sure I saw mustard greens mixed in. Our total came out to a whopping $58 including tip and I low‑key regret tipping that much because the food was not satisfying at all. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.