Angie's soul house food is SO delicious. Everything is so flavorful and the portions are big. I had…read moreno complaints at all!!!!!!! My favorite was the Rasta pasta, I really wish I bought an order of it too. The wings were so crispy and that honey bbq sauce was top tier. The fried shrimp was lightly battered and the coating had so much flavor. The shrimps were HUGE!!! The honey butter corn bread was so light and airy but warm. I had to split my meal in half because I was full to the brim and needed a nice little nap after. Yes the drive is far out for me (drove almost 2 hours to try this spot from sunset park Brooklyn) but it's really worth it. The wait times are long but I ordered ahead on uber eats for pick up. It said it was about 45 mins for my order to be ready. The food is definitely fresh and hot!!!

Ordered the Fried Smothered Pork Chops (no sides) on 5/29/26. They were the most tender fried…read morebone-in pork chops that I have ever had. The gravy, however, was so salty that I had to water it down--with filtered water, of course, to blend in with all the premium ingredients that Angie uses. Service was quick despite the crowd. My pork chops came out in less than 10 minutes, Good news! Angie's now has an app. It posts their menu, and they have a rewards system that is points based. Users get 10 points for every dollar spent, and points are redeemed for free food. I just joined, and those points are going to add up fast because the food is so good here. 4.5/5 stars rounded up to 5.

This food is amazing from the fish to the sidesssdssss Omg I…read morehaven't had comfort food like this in a while only thing I wish they did was make they own tarter sauce the one they give you is horrible but the food and the staff amazing g I will be coming every weekend

I wanted to love this place. Lovely waitress but service was very slow. My water has what looked…read morelike a dead ant in it. I got the spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken breast was very thin(no big deal). It was obvious that the fryer oil needed to be changed. It was just short of rancid.My hubby got an omelet. It was supposed to have smoked gouda. It definitely was not. Probably mozzerella. Oh,well.

*** DO NOT ORDER THROUGH THE YELP APP OR GRUBHUB*** Use DoorDash only…read more It was my first time ordering online, so I made this mistake tonight. I showed up for my pickup only to find that they didn't get my order. The staff told me that they only do DoorDash I had to cancel the order with GrubHub and then replace my order. Thankfully, there was enough of what I needed to get an order to go. Now that I got the unpleasant part of the story out of the way, let's talk about the amazing place that Southern Dishes is. If you've din d in a traditional southern food restaurant before, you'll recognize the setup. Meals are served cafateria style, that are portioned for you by the staff. You place an order at the counter and grab a seat or wait to be called if you're going to-go. Once your name is called you grab your tray and bring back to your table. Tonight's trip was a simple kid's meal of a (large) fried chicken strip (white meat) and mac and cheese for my son and a large collard greens (made with turkey). Having had all three before, I can vouch for their yumminess. I would be lying if I didn't say that I shared a few mouthfuls of the mac and cheese. This is the bomb, or whatever everyone is calling it. The mixture of cheeses, these crispy top, the well cooked pasta...it's the trifecta of the perfect mac & cheese. If you like collard greens, these are legit southern greens, not like the other ones that restaurants try to pass off as the real thing. The potlikker (liquid from the greens) is amazing. Other mentionables are the fried chicken, the fried fish and of course the wonderful banana pudding! For an authentic southern meal in CT, make the drive to Meriden. You will not be disappointed.

So good. Huge portions. Highly recommend. Honey cornbread is worth the trip alone. Great staff,…read moregreat food

Fantastic food. The fried chicken is beyond! Very generous servings. Very fresh. Our guests raved…read more Service was wonderful. We will definitely use again. Not your typical food... everyone else had the same menu. We wanted something a bit different. We got it and loved it. And don't forget to get the salmon. Cooked to perfection.

What a great meal and the service was great. Discussed some diet concerns and allergies with them…read moreand they addressed our concerns. A gem of a find

Food was very good so was the service , fried okra was a little too salty . Fried chicken was juicy…read moreand had a lot of flavor the greens and potato salad were excellent !

Finally tried here after years of wanting to! We were…read moreoffered the free cinnamon muffins, which were the star of the show! Warm and delicious! We ordered hushpuppies to start. They were extra crispy on the outside and had great flavor. I had the bbq chicken which was good, and tender, the skin wasn't very crispy tho and I ended up taking it off which left me w/o much bbq sauce for the chicken meat. The other two people enjoyed their fried chicken. The waffle probably could've been cooked w bit longer. (He went w the traditional buttermilk but there are a few flavors you can choose from). There was so much food that we each had leftovers! Another table asked for the music to be turned down. Overall, it was good and I'd come back.

Food was absolutely amazing. The cornbread is to die for- the best I've ever had - not even close…read more I had chicken breast with Mac and Cheese which was "macin". Waitress/Server was a doll - so kind and helpful. Our party of 4 loved it. We got 15 cornbread to go (on our way to a long family weekend wedding Amazing!!!

Thelma's food has always been a HIT! Why the 3 stars is crazy to me. I had my Birthday party there,…read moreand everyone who attended continued to rave about the delicious food. I have also attended other events or just stopped in for a bite to eat. The wings are Fabulous! The fries with the jerk chicken..man o' man.. makes you come back for more. The flavor/seasoning of the food is top notch. The rasta pasta with salmon is Delicious. The fried fish, mac n cheese, greens and yams are soooo Good! I have never been disappointed. And the servers are Phenomenal. They greeted me when I came in. Were very attentive throughout my visit. The prices are competitive, so no need to complain about that. I almost forgot to mention the fun you can have there with the Karaoke. The DJ I wish I remembered his name.. All I know is that he represented on a Friday night! It was Epic. So, just go and enjoy the ambiance. Go and enjoy the food. How could I have forgotton to mention the restaurant owners Lady. She is Phenomenal. I love her professionalism, and attentiveness.

I love going to Sandra's for the convenience, but my favorites have fallen off. String beans tough,…read moreno flavor. Smothered pork chops too much salt. Caribbean rice, too salty. White rice too mushy, Mac & cheese lacks a rich cheesy kick. The last time I had the cabbage, there was no flavor. Nonetheless, I am grateful for this place because I don't like to cook anymore. I just doctor the food e.g. rinse off that salty gravy & add more cheese to the Mac. Add sweet pickles to the potato salad. Make it work.

Sandra's Next Generation has been my absolute staple in the community for over three decades…read more Sandra Pittman has been cooking in this same location since 1989, and I've been eating here consistently since 1995. It is, without question, the best soul food in the state. I have no problem running down I-91 from Hartford just to get my food because the quality and taste are on a level that nobody else can touch. Don't let the neighborhood fool you; this is a masterclass in authentic cooking. Sandra and her husband Miguel have been running this place for over 30 years, and that level of dedication shows in every single dish. The food has the kind of soul and precision that defines the elite dining scene in Connecticut. If you want the real deal--the standard that every other soul food spot is measured against--this is the only place to go. It's a class act that has stayed true to its roots for over 30 years.

This place is a hidden gem I stumbled upon. The service was amazing and the treat the guests like…read morefamily, the food is seasoned and cooked with love, and i the price was well worth it. A nice setting that's perfect for any meal and the ambiance is great. I will definitely come back and tell my friend and family

"Wow... what an unforgettable dining experience! The moment you walk through the door, you're…read moregreeted by a smell that immediately makes you wonder if the building has a secret roach convention happening in the back. MAC and cheese disgusting spoiled yams and greens was definitely from out of a can and the fish I have no words I want my money back. Forget appetizers--the aroma hits you before you even get to the menu. I've never had a restaurant make me question my life choices so quickly.

Boots slay the BBQ down. The brisket is phenomenal. Their mac & cheeses are to die for. They put a…read moreBBQ spin on quesadillas that is out of this world. All this flavor in a little food truck .... Like .... No one does it like them. The vibes and flavors are just there chilling at the Deer Park outlets

They're not lying about their name, the meat on the ribs actually are falling off the bone…read more Excellent truck to hire for your food event. Be prepared to wait, everything is prepared as you order, nothing is slapped together from a steam tray. Ribs are heated on the flattop. Macaroni and cheese is dense with cheese, too much for my tummy to have enough room for the portion served. The chicken tenders looked juicy. Fries are heavily seasoned, if that's not your thing ask them to skip the seasoning. Prices are fantastic, guys in the truck are super nice.

Food: Stellar! I have eating macaroni and cheese from Connecticut, Cali, New York, Virginia, to…read morename a few, and Lilly's Mac and Cheese were absolutely amazing. And, along with that I enjoyed fried chicken and collar greens. The portions were satisfying. You will have leftovers. Service: Welcoming, kind, patient, accommodating. Everything they did was handle with care and pride. Ambiance: Colorful, yet warm, easy to see that cleanliness is certain their priority. Thank you Lilly's

We stopped here today on the way home from a retreat in Vermont and we were so blessed by the…read moreexperience. I ordered meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and macaroni and cheese with a side of stringed beans. My nephew ordered fried chicken, corn and collard greens. My husband ordered fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and a side of potato salad. We also ordered bbq ribs, potato salad and yams to go. The service was good and so were the staff. This was my first time visiting and I will certainly stop again if I'm ever in the Hartford area.