Always delicious! My favs are the meatloaf, rice and gravy and the yams …read more The chicken is always delicious with its crunchiness. Love this place!

Their food was pretty good. Sometimes they were pleasant…read more But since they stopped indoor dining and then just closed, it's a big drag. And there isn't any regular update and that means you can try calling--IF they even kerp the outgoing message accurate. I finally made it to Touch of Soul since they moved. It was excellent! It at least seemed the food was spot on with all dishes cooked with aplomb. My only issue with TOS (a personal pet peeve) is they never returned to real plates and actual silverware. All you can get even for dine-in are plastic utensils. Anyway, in short, southern cafe is dead--Go to touch of soul on adeline

The food was amazing service on point and idk who the DJ was but they had it lit with the R&B …read more. I'll definitely be back very soon. Thanks for the great hospitality..

Our waitress was attentive, provided great honest recommendations (I believe she is the owners…read moredaughter)went on a Tuesday after-work. Nice ambience, old skool 80s/90s music playing from the intimate lounge area. Felt like a good time especially with the full-bar available. We enjoyed the Blueberry LEMON DROPS, the Lil Sis:GARLIC NOODLES/tender lamb chops, and well-seasoned fried shrimp + them fall-off the bone OXTAILS w/ a side of mac'n cheese and greens. We definetly made a Y's Choice, lol. We'll be back. Top 2 Best Soul Food restaurants in Oakland.

Excellent customer service, the fried grits with crawfish etoufee, catfish, hush puppies, green…read morebeans and the sweet potato mash were all excellent choices. A welcoming atmosphere. A staple in my neighborhood and this place never lets me down. What more can I say

We've been here several times and this latest visit didn't disappoint. It was our first time during…read morebrunch hours and it was surprisingly not busy. The ambiance is always nice with the New Orleans decor and music playing. Services always friendly and our order came quickly. Everything was good (as usual) but our favorite was the Chicken and Beignets. Some of the best fried chicken ever (the batter is light/perfectly cooked) and the beignets are amazing. This is one of our must-visits every time we're in Berkeley, so we'll definitely be back.

The Reggie Jackson Special is affordable and delicious. The food comes fast, but out cooked well…read moreand tasty. You should check this place out. They close before 3 pm.

While in Berkeley I stumbled upon this place. Glad I did. I…read morewas so happy to support this establishment that has been feeding Berkeley for over 60 years. Since I wasn't prepared for the experience, I only had a spinach omelette, some grits, and their homemade biscuit. Gotta go back.

We were in the Bay area for a getaway, and we really wanted some good soul food, especially after…read morebeing disappointed by going to Y's Choice Soul Food Restaurant, the day before. Touch of Soul Soul Food Restaurant delivered one of the best comfort‑food experiences we have had in a long time. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, tradition, and a whole lot of love. The catfish was perfectly seasoned with a crispy golden crust and tender, flaky meat inside. The chicken wings were just as impressive --well‑seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The sides were the real stars, though. The yams were rich and buttery with just the right amount of sweetness. The potato salad was creamy and flavorful without being heavy. The greens had that slow‑cooked, soulful taste you can't fake, and the macaroni and cheese was exactly what mac and cheese should be--cheesy, comforting, and baked just right. And those corn muffins? Soft, warm, and the perfect finishing touch. From start to finish, the meal felt like a true home‑cooked experience. If you're looking for soul food that hits every note--flavor, comfort, and authenticity--Touch of Soul is absolutely worth the visit. The foot is priced just right, especially in today's economy. One last thing, the service was AWESOME!!!!

My experience with this restaurant has been inconsistent, but my most recent catering order was…read moreextremely disappointing. The first time I visited, it was late in the evening and they had already sold out of several items. The food I did try was average at best--about a 2.5/5. The second time, I went with someone who knew the owner, and the experience was completely different. Everything was excellent--easily a 5/5. Based on that visit, I felt confident enough to place a large catering order for a Black History Month event at my job. I ordered yams, dressing with gravy, greens, mac & cheese, fried catfish, fried chicken, cornbread, peach cobbler, and German chocolate cake. The total came to $590, which I paid immediately after confirming via text. I requested that the food be ready by 2 PM since the event started at 3 PM. When I arrived, nothing was ready. There was also confusion about my order--they initially only prepared one dessert, even though I was charged for both cobbler and cake. I had to show proof of my order to resolve that. As the food slowly became available, I was handed trays one at a time with no assistance, meaning I had to carry everything to my car by myself. On top of that, the cornbread I ordered was never provided. The food wasn't fully ready until around 3 PM, which caused delays for my event. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match my previous experience either. The fried catfish pieces were extremely small--more like nuggets than full portions. The dressing was undercooked and even had large turkey bones in it, which was unacceptable. The greens had excessive liquid, which I had to drain before transporting them. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience. Order accuracy was a 1/5, timeliness and service (including lack of assistance) was a 1/5, and food quality was about a 2.5/5. Based on this experience, I will not be returning. For catering orders or anything from a local soul food restaurant I'd highly recommend Ys Choice.

I still love Brenda's!!!!!!!…read more I haven't been back in a few years, but I am happy to report: they are still just as great! It was my daughter's first time and she loved it just as much as I did. We came during restaurant week so we decided to get the Creole Sampler so she could try a bunch of different items. (Sampler included red beans and rice, collard greens, fried catfish, hush puppies, plain beignet and gumbo). We also ordered the beignet flight and shrimp and grits. Plenty of food for the 2 of us, plus we had left overs. I can't not order the shrimp and grits. It's just so damn good! It's so rich and flavorful! It came out SUPER hot. Grits and cheese still bubbling. My daughter and I were both surprised she liked the collard greens. She's usually not a fan. She also liked the red beans and rice and she doesn't usually like beans either. That just goes to show how amazing the food is here! We came in around 4something pm on a rainy Sunday. There weren't many people there, but by the time we left it was more than half full. Service was friendly, and there was a band playing, which was a nice touch.

So freaking good. Delicious drinks, fresh food, and great service along with a super well decorated…read moreand cozy restaurant. I wish the servings were a little bigger for some items given the price, but for a restaurant on the nicer side I can't complain too much. We've already been twice and will certainly be back again. I'm half Filipino and love southern food, so it's an absolute dream of a restaurant. Flavorful and delicious.

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!

So glad I found this local spot!…read more Immediately when we walked in, the owner and staff were very personable and really made us feel comfortable and taken care of. And I really liked the decor. You can tell they took their time to set up a theme that to me was giving rich auntie (in a good way ). Food was on point! Besides the gumbo in the picture, we also got fried fish, pork chops, and cake for dessert. The gumbo did what it was supposed to with rich flavor and tender seafood. The fried items were nice and crunchy and not too greasy is really important to me. For dessert, it was hard to choose because everything looked good, but the lemon cake we got was delicious. Giving five stars here because soul food is not easy to get right and they hit the mark on everything. Nella's place is cozy, no frills, homemade food. I will be back!

Alright peeps let's start this with an amazing review let's see who is in the chopping block…read moretodayyyy!!! Alright Home of the chicken and waffles come in down!!!! Alright let's start off with the location yes the have changed locations still in Jackson st but moved to a smaller location. The outside has lots of street parking. Sorry no handy cap parking so you will have to walk if you don't find parking in the front. Alright let's talk about the inside of the place very clean still lots of seating inside the music they play is amazing very nice goes with the flow of the establishment. Also they have clothing for sale here. I'm glad to see they kept the art of what the menu is on the wall. Let's talk food shall we? Okay so it's been a few years since I've been back here but omg the taste is still amazing I decided to order chicken wings and a waffle for mine and my daughter got a grilled sandwich with fries the food was juicy not dry that honey made it more sweet and taste amazingly great too. Our server was this lady with amazing braids loved her vibe and loved how she explained everything when you walk in. Alright peeps now for the moment of truth is this place Dendinger approved??? YES DEFINITELY YES WE WILL BE COMING BACK WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY NEXT TIME!!!

My friend from out of town was here for the weekend and you already know this is a place to go!…read more Just like we remembered it! This is the first time we've been at this new location and we love it. It's so cute. Love the parking right in front. It was busy for a Saturday, but the wait wasn't too long . The chicken and waffles here are just unmatched. Waffles cooked perfectly chicken, perfectly seasoned flavorful, collard greens, and mac & cheese . I literally can't wait to come back here again. Great service everyone so sweet .

If you want authentic soul food, this is your place. I think it's now set up as a take out place,…read morebut we came in early and delicious savory food was served on paper plates. A 10%gratuity was automatically added but I would gladly give more. Service, great. Small restaurant, friendly staff, good music:)

The GOOD, is the customer service. The staff were ultra friendly with our request and had no…read morehesitation with anything. The BAD, The prices are EXTREMELY high for the amount of portion sizes and flavor. I personally think the menu needs an update. I ordered the oxtails, which cost me almost $50 but I was very disappointed in not only the portion size, but also the quality. For the most part, I respect their establishment, but they should be able to understand where the customer is coming from.

My family and I love love love comfort food night from The Front Porch...but I'm broken hearted…read morethat collard greens have left the menu!

1. Lisa is so sweet 2. Will definitely be back. Was hungry…read moreand walked by this place a million times thinking it was a pizza place and was pleasantly surprised its southern food. 3. Wow the food is fucking good. Stop reading my review and go.