On the way to an event and thought I would grab me a quick bite. I ordered 9 Chicken Wings (all…read moreflats) macaroni & cheese, fried okra, 2 pieces of white loaf bread, & a raspberry lemonade. I got the hot honey sauce on the side. There was a 15 minuter wait for my food, however EVERYTHING WAS HOT (temperature wise)! I was able to make 2 meals out of my plate! If I'm ever in the area, I'm stopping by and having a plate!

If you're not going to be open on a Sunday, can customers please be informed ahead of time instead…read moreof not saying anything? I was really looking forward to eating here after church on Sunday (5/31/26), so it was disappointing to find out you were closed without notice. I understand things happen, but updating your hours online or making an announcement on social media would really help customers avoid wasting a trip. Hopefully communication improves moving forward because I was genuinely excited to try the food.

Pure Soul was such an fantastic experience. I've heard so many great reviews about this place, and…read morewas happy that it lived up to the hype. The food was straight up good. Everything was seasoned well, what was supposed to be crispy was very crispy, what was supposed to be rich was very rich. The reason I rate this place 5 stars is because of the creativity in their drumsticks. Although I know I'm not having chicken, it basically tasted like chicken. It had a wonderfully crispy outer skin, and they even put a thick skewer stick in the middle of it to simulate a chicken bone. I thought this small detail was genius, and honestly sold the entire plate for me instantly. Will definitely be back to try other things.

My experience at Pure Soul was excellent. From the moment our group walked in, we were warmly…read moregreeted by Andrew, who was friendly, welcoming, and provided a true sense of hospitality. The food was outstanding. It was refreshing to enjoy delicious vegan soul food that genuinely captured the flavor, comfort, and authenticity of traditional soul food in a fully plant-based form. There are so many delicious options, it's hard not to order everything on the menu. It was nice to enjoy authentic plant-based soul food while visiting from California. I was also impressed by the wide variety of dessert options available, which made the experience even better. It's not always easy to find vegan desserts with both quality and selection, but they definitely delivered. This place is truly a gem, and I will definitely be back again.

I had a great experience at Chicken Hut! The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The chicken…read morewas perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the sides were just as delicious. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything was right with my order. The restaurant was clean, and the service was quick. If you're looking for tasty comfort food and excellent customer service, I definitely recommend giving Chicken Hut a try. I'll be back! What was special was it was the Owner's Birthday!!! Apryl

Great experience and visit for the first time receive this information in the Major Taylor cycling…read moreconvention recommendation. And we were happy to visit and enjoy the delicious food. The food portions were large. We could've shared one plate. There were great delicious options for any appetite. the service was excellent and enjoyed our meal. Tip , please bring cash as this is a cash only business.

I'm from Charlotte and my friend was in the southeast visiting so we met up in Durham. ChatGPT…read moresuggested Boricua Soul as a part of our girls day. First stop. We never made it anywhere else lol! I'm so excited to write this review!! We chose it because when I reviewed the Yelp reviews they were stellar. But mostly I was super intrigued by the sweet potato cheesecake empanada and y'all it was everything I hoped it would be. It's small, you can maybe get 4 or 5 bites. The filling is sweet but not overpowering, good balance. The crust, crunchy and delicious. Came with a side of whipped cream. Drizzled in caramel sauce. I had the restraint to save it for last. We opted to split the shrimp sandwich and house made chips because we weren't too hungry and wanted to save room for the empanadas. Perfect plan. The sandwich can be ordered with a garlic, jerk or buffalo sauce. We were given a sample of the jerk to determine spicyness. Super spicy (which I loved) but my friend doesn't so we went with buffalo which wasn't spicy at all. The shrimp were a nice size, coated and seasoned well. The restaurant itself is small with about five tables but there is an abundance of outdoor seating shared with other businesses. We knew we planned to relax and catch up so we opted to eat outside. Despite the 90 degree weather, the entire area was shaded with a little wind so perfect. We got a number and our food and drinks were served to us. (Peach passion froze----yum!) Now. Boricua Soul is a great example of why I love seeking out and patroning local restaurants. The founders, Serena and Tori Fredericks, were both present, Serena managing the front, Tori managing the kitchen and both in and out of the restaurant serving people outside as well as inside. They were all over! Very welcoming. We were there for four hours and Serena's smile never left her face. She personally checked on us throughout. It felt like hanging out at your family's for the day. When we came in just a few people there, no line. Serena was at the register. I told her I came from Charlotte and she graciously gave us samples of the mac and cheese and collard greens as she described the menu. Both by the way, amazing! I don't think I've ever been able to find delicious perfectly seasoned greens with no meat. Before we knew it the line was to the door. By then I had the chance to experience her love for what she does and her heart for the community. Clean restaurant, beautiful and personable decor. Clean gender neutral private bathrooms. I took pics of the article on the wall about them, well worth the read. You too will drive miles to experience this Caribbean and Southern inspired restaurant! Im coming back and bringing people. There's so much more for me to try.

We visited for lunch on a beautiful spring weekday. The place was hopping, both inside and out. The…read moremusic was great, the ambience was fast-casual. I love how they had a lot of drink options, including fountain drinks, and special lemonades. We got here on the late side for lunch, and found there to be several different options for ordering. You could wait in line and order with a cashier, you could do a self service kiosk, or you could order from a QR code at a table. We ended up grabbing a table and opting to do it with a QR code. Everything was very clear, and I like that they showed what was popular immediately. I opted for a Boricua Soul Bowl, which I'd sampled during a food tour a few years back- then I tried it with chicken, so today I opted for shrimp. I feel like you really should go with pork since that's the default, and a mainstay of Puerto Rican cuisine and soul food, but alas I have an aversion to pork so I can't. I was also intrigued by the jackfruit option- there's something for everyone! My husband went for a platter with pork, which he said was delicious and rich. The Mac and cheese was amazing, and the collards were to DIE FOR! They have four house made sauces, which were a very fun way to add different flavors (I doused mine in Guava!). Since I've now been, I understand that there are many different methods of ordering, but I'm not sure I understand if there's a benefit or staff preference to one over another. I think one thing I might do in the future is order online (if you're using Toast Tab anyway, might as well order in advance) and then sit outside after I arrive. It took about 30 minutes to get our food, which probably means everything is made to order and fresh (as opposed to sitting around) so that's great, but I was STARVING by the time we got our food. Will definitely be back!

The food was absolutely delicious. Vegetables seasoned to perfection. Will definitely be returning.read more

Some foods are very good. Yams were great. Smother Pork Chops were great . Staff nice and friendly…read moreservice.

This was my first visit to this restaurant, and I was unaware that it was not the traditional…read moresit-down type. The menu offered a variety of options, with the candied yams looking really good. I chose the pork chops, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. My mother selected the turkey wings, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese, while my cousin opted for the fish and candied yams. The serving sizes were unexpectedly large, and the candied yams were every bit as delicious as I had expected. The food was superb. I was so impressed that I requested the hotel to package my leftovers, which I then took with me on my return flight home. I didn't think to take photos until after we began to eat.

Food - it was just okay. I think I liked them more in the food truck. The store front portions and…read more food line, doesn't match what you see online or actually get! But the Yams A+ Service- was cool, never met anyone with a bad attitude or not willing to give suggestions. For that I say, Thank You! Ambiance/Cleanliness- it's always warm with a ton of flies! Overall, it's just okay. If you want to go to cross it off your list, go for it.

I placed an online order to be picked up at 5:45. It was not ready when I got there. In fact, it…read morewas almost an hour before I got most of my order. There is indoor seating available if you wanted to eat in but I got mine to go. After almost an hour I still not get the hushpuppies I ordered and after I had to ask for my entire order more than twice I was over it by that point. I ordered fish with two side and wings with one side. The only thing I had was fish and wings no sides. Got the sides all on one plate even though it was two separate orders. I got two pieces of small cornbread haphazardly thrown in a bag when I had to ask for it. Everything that I ordered was clearly on my receipt and they did not even reference it to make sure it was accurate. I gave it 2 stars because the fish was seasoned well and the yam soufflé was pretty good. The cornbread would have been better if it wasn't cold.

Amazing! First of all I LOVE that you can order half and half (no matter what size your order)…read morebecause WHY should I have to choose! Genius Food: I ordered the 1/2honey hot and 1/2 lemon pepper with yam soufflé cornbread and baked macaroni and cheese (for me). My partner ordered and I tried the hot honey fried whiting coleslaw and hush puppies. The seasoning were so flavorful (if a tad on the salty side). Everything was great though I wish my side of hush puppies came with more than 3 hush puppies and not smothered in the hot sauce. The side of ranch was yummy as well with the wings. Service: the front counter lady was very calm, welcoming and sweet. I appreciated I could order my meal online and it gave me a pickup time (which they kept to) and I could pay in person when I picked up. Food takes about 30 minutes to come out. Ambiance: nothing fancy but plenty of seating and clean. I might sit and enjoy my food fresh next time. The lady checking people out makes a point to come out and speak with people and greets everyone who comes in the door. Can't wait to go back and try more items especially the sides.

South Raleigh NC has one of the best chefs in the area. Rasta Pasta connoisseurs come check it out!…read moreA personal favorite is the Mardi Gras Pasta with handcrafted sauce. You can tell when someone is passionate about their craft. Fried chicken sandwiches and more until 3:00 AM !! The spicy chicken wasn't as seasoned as expected based on experience from other kitchens. The atmosphere is in the service provided by the one and only.

From the owner: We are a soul food restaurant with zero pork on the menu everything is made fresh seasoned ripe and…read morefull of flavor. We are open late until 2:00 AM and serve real comfort food like hot honey wings roasted pasta and authentic Philly cheesesteaks- All right here in Raleigh NC.