We stopped after church to eat before getting on the road to travel back home. The place was packed. The food was great! I am looking forward to going again when I come back to the area. read more

Whip My Soul & Whip My Wallet bc I will be coming back here! The food was so good & I especially enjoyed the Cheezy Mac. They played Freek'n You by - Jodeci & that set the vibe and feeling of the restaurant. It is mostly self serve, you place your order with the workers at the register, they call your name & you get your own drink! They have like 5 pitchers dedicated to different flavored Kool-Aids read more

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So much flavor in the food and it's all cooked to perfection! I don't usualy eat macaroni & cheese, but put into an egg roll with oxtail, changed my taste buds for a hot minute. The cornbread dressing and greens reminds me of my grandmother's Sunday/Thanksgiving food, and that's a great compliment on any day. The catfish will have you rubbing your feet together cause it tastes so good! The waffles remind me of Waffle House a little bit and I love that. Customer service is on point too! Casual atmosphere, with plenty of seating. Cue the 'Big Back' song and get cha eat on! read more

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OVERVIEW: 3.5/5 rounded up. We dropped in just before 5pm on a busy Saturday. There was a pretty long line inside to order (you order and pay first, then seat yourself at any open table). From arrival until we got our food it was about 45 mins. total. Service was a little slow, and they were running out of some popular side dishes, but overall the food was great and I enjoyed everything we ordered. Fortunately by the time we paid and ordered we were able to easily find a table to sit. Drinks and everything else are self-serve. I think the portions were fair and decent value, and everything was tasty! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in a shared shopping center with some food trucks and plenty of parking. - Reservations? No, this is a casual walk-in spot. FOOD RATINGS: - Fried catfish (3/5) - Mac and cheese (5/5) - Fried okra (5/5, best I've ever had!) - Mean greens (5/5) - Onion rings (4/5) - Baked chicken (4/5) read more

Whip My Soul - Menu - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Let's just say right out that this is not a twigs & berries eatery. There's not an açaí or quinoa to be found on the premises. This is southern comfort food. The pork chop is a fried pork chop. You best be ordering cornbread and greens and mac-n-cheese with the main. Save room for peach cobbler. (Room? Ha! I jest. Plan on taking some home though.) To cap it off, there are as many flavors of Kool-Aid as there are of sodas. You order at a counter and your name will be called in a window; this isn't a table-service place. Tonight, I ordered chicken wings and okra and m&c, and I gotta say, the chicken was terrific, the okra was pretty dang good, and the m&c is nice and cheesy and gooey. read more

Whip My Soul - 3 Wings, Fried Okra, Cheezy Mac - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Brought the family to celebrate and we enjoyed it all! The new additions were the red beans and rice and the cheesy Mac & shrimp egg rolls. The family really enjoyed everything. read more

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Took my friend for a missed birthday event and no other greater place to take her than here! We love their wings, the fish and we had the red velvet cookie and soooo yummy!!!! read more

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Absolutely hands down FOOD FOR THE SOUL!!! I will be back! Whippin my soul like that! They wrong for that! They got many flavors of Kool-aid I haven't had that in years! What a taste of nostalgic memories! read more

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Whip My Soul! EPIC. Look, this place is completely outstanding EVERY SINGLE TIME. The owner is 100% hands on. He takes your order, and when he's free'd up he walks around the dinning room and introduces himself to everyone. Generally and heartfelt with your experience with his food and dining experience. I've come here a few times, and it's 100% consistency with service, care, food, cleanliness, and it's not easy, this place is always packed, always a dining room full of people, friends, family, just an amazing vibe here. I take my out of town friends here every time they come to visit. Normally I get the catfish, cause I love it so much, and I just crave it when I come, but this time I forced myself to try something new. Let me tell you it didn't disappoint. Their wings are outstanding too! Perfectly seasoned. Hot fresh, seasoned like an old family secret recipe. I also got 2 sides with the 3 piece chicken wing order. So I got Mac & cheese, of course. It's so rich and creamy, really one of the top 2 best Mac & cheese I've ever had. My second side I got was their yams. I can't explain it, but it just smells like Christmas and tastes like Christmas. They're a food group on their own. You have to, no you MUST get their yams. They're just epic. I'm already thinking about my next visit to Whip My Soul. read more

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The food was really good but the wait was so loooonnnggg! The line was down the length of the restaurant when we arrived. We waited because everyone that we talked to in line said the food was worth the wait. I gave a three start because of the wait. I feel the system could be better. I enjoyed my food. Cheesy Mac was the best in my opinion, as well as the oxtail egg rolls. The chicken wings were seasoned to perfection and nice and hot. Mean greens and dressing were just ok. Not bad but I wouldn't get them again. I had a side of fish, which was good but not super memorable. I also got the koolaid which was good, not too sweet but just right. The inside gives diner seating and not super nice, but had colorful wall art. Prepare to wait, even if you order ahead read more

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My husband and I have been dining at Whip My Soul since it first opened. Why? Whip My Soul, one of the top comfort food restaurants, has consistently great food. The portions are generous, which means count on bringing a doggie bag home. The flavors are bold, authentic, and the food comes out hot and fresh. Standouts include the wings, fish, oxtails, and their soul food egg rolls. Some of our favorites include the sweet potatoes, greens and grits. While the standout for us is the food, the service is exceptional. The owners, family members and servers are Texas friendly and super kind. It is not uncommon for you to see the owner cleaning tables or mopping. We love their work ethic. Whip My Soul delivers traditional Southern comfort with heart, soul, and consistency. If you're craving satisfying soul food in Austin, this restaurant should be #1on your dining list. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. read more

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Outstanding food and service!!! The yams are just perfect and the cornbread dressing is really good too. We each had a catfish and shrimp combo and the servings were generous and perfectly seasoned. The owner, Antonio, was very enthusiastic and made our visit a fun outing. He really worked the crowd going table to table checking on customers and thanking them for coming. The restaurant had a really festive atmosphere like one big family. We will definitely be back to try the chicken wings. They looked delicious on others' plates. read more

Great food, service and ambience! 12 out of 10!! I try to try something different each time but my favorite is the fried chicken wings.

I've had this on my list for a hot minute and was finally out in this direction to be able to try this location one of my good Yelp friends Dolores L has been here several times and gave her stamp of approval. We ended up arriving around 1 PM on a Saturday afternoon it was rainy outside and definitely busy on the inside. They have their menu listed out and you walk up to the counter order. Your food are directed to get your own self serve beverage and then wait for your name to be called to get your tray from the window. The gentleman at the front was so sweet. We let him know it was our first time here and what he would recommend for us to try. His recommendation was to have one with tenders one with chicken wings. We could try the different flavors and how they come out differently. I ended up getting the waffle and my friend got the tenders. Onion rings and waffle fries. The chicken had amazing flavor of both the breading, but also in the meat itself the wings and cells were huge even though I only ordered three I could only finish one along with half of the waffle waffle was very thin and crisp again, even without having syrup it was very tasty on its own adding the syrup made it better. We ended up getting to go to containers for both of us to take home and I will say that everything heated up nicely and was a great leftovers the following day. The restaurant itself was simple with tables that you could move to accommodate larger parties or smaller parties. The drink area was a little bit congested, very hectic just because of how many people were in there and I will say that they may have had an opportunity to do a better at busting the tables as individuals left, which seem to get better as we sat there before we left. I would totally go back to try other items almost forgot I tried their banana pudding cake and it was phenomenal. Highly recommend five stars. read more

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Great food!! We had 3 people all ordering different food, and all was great tasting! However, they should tell any patrons standing in a long time when they run-out of certain food- just make an announcement. Don't let your customers get to the counter to order only to be told that you don't have any more! Very dissapointing after we stood in a long line. Food is great! read more

Whip My Soul is hands down some of the best soul food in Austin. It's a very casual, no-frills spot where you order at the counter and then grab a table, which makes it quick and easy. What really stands out is how consistent the food is. Every time I've come here, it's been just as good as the last! Flavorful, fresh, and exactly what you're craving when you want comfort food. That kind of consistency is hard to find and definitely keeps me coming back. If you're looking for solid, dependable soul food without anything fancy, this is the place to go. read more

Whip My Soul - Wings Dinner Plate - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

All I can say is get here as fast as you can. The food here brought a tear to my eye it was soooo good. No bs no exaggeration this was such great quality and flavorful food I was angry with myself for not coming sooner. Every thing is good it doesn't matter what you get! But if you must know I got chicken tenders chicken wings collard greens Mac and cheese yams corn bread fried okra and last but not least oxtail Mac n cheese eggrolls !!!! No I didn't eat all this alone I had my wife and kids and we all agree we LOVE this place. The service is wonderful the interior is very clean and there are so many drink options. I will say I only overlooked eating here because traffic on 620 is always so bad and because it's in a shopping center I simply passed by and never saw. Boy was that a mistake. Please do your self the favor and give Whip My Soul a chance . read more

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My daughter wanted to try Whip My Soul for her Birthday dinner, and this is our first time trying out this place. I ordered the 3 wing waffle combo and she got the 3 wing plate along with an order of oxtail egg rolls. All I can say is wow, everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned just perfect. I don't know if it was the manager or owner, but the gentleman asked how everything was and I told him it was outstanding. After a bit of small talk I mentioned that it was my daughter's birthday and he went straight to the kitchen and came back with a piece of strawberry cake and that was a great surprise! The vibe of the dining area was great, and was plenty cool considering the outside temp was 102. I would highly recommend giving WMS a try and I am looking forward to returning soon! read more

Whip My Soul - 3 Wing & Waffle Combo, 3 Wing Plate w/ Greens and Onion Rings along with Oxtail and Cheesy Mac Egg-rolls. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Whip My Soul you did not disappoint! Food was delish, customer service was on point and the energy was good. The restaurant was clean and everything came out quickly. Top faves at the table would be the Oxtail & Mac Egg Rolls, Wings, Catfish, Mac n Cheese and the red beans and rice. Looking forward to coming back to try more things on the menu! read more

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Yall! Whip My Soul is it!! My go to order is the chicken wings, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, peach cobbler, and some kool-aid! The cashiers are always nice and attentive making sure to greet you and repeat your order for accuracy. I've been on the weekend and during the week with the food being great both times, but it being A LOT less crowded during the weekday. Just FYI: You stand in line and order and they cook the food in the back and call your name out loud over an intercom to walk up to get your plate. You're not allowed to sit and save seats; you must order and then sit. It's clean inside, and the drinks are near the rear with different koolaid selections along with soft drinks. Enjoy! read more

Just moved from NC so was looking for traditional soul food from a Black owned business and came across Whip My Soul. I'm so happy I have them a try because everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. It's a casual counter service restaurant that does get busy. I did come in on a Saturday evening and it was definitely their peak time. The line was to the door and food had about a 45 minute wait. For made to order food and with the crowd they had I expected that especially with a line and full tables. My food came out quicker than I expected. The macaroni and cheese was baked and still very cheesy. The greens were perfect, I just added some hot sauce to give them some spice. The fish and chicken were fried perfect and seasoned well. The portion size was good especially considering the cost of food and what other restaurants charge. read more

Whip My Soul - Wing Wings Dinner Plate w/ Mean Greens and Cheezy Mac Added a piece of fish - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Consistency is key and I love that this location is family owned. I don't come here often but when I do want some greens and some fried chicken just right, Whip my Soul a place to go. There are not too many items on the menu that I don't care for however, I hope one day or maybe in the summer you might add some type of fancy Cajun salad. That would be delightful. Anyway, I ran out here the other night to grab dinner for Bae and I. I really enjoy that. My food lasts me two meals. I got the two shrimp and fried chicken along with red beans and rice and a side of greens. Bay wanted some fried fish, extra crispy, some greens and candy yams. He loves cornbread, so I got that as well. read more

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My husband and I found this place online and stopped by for takeout on our way back from San Antonio to Dallas on Sunday, 6/14. We got 2 x 3 Wings & 3 Tender w/fries and 4 Shrimp & 2 Chicken Wings w/fries. In addition, we ordered 2 Cheezy Mac & Shrimp Egg Rolls and 2 Oxtail Egg Rolls. All of the food was great! Very tasty! The letdown was the Caramel Cake slice that was soooooo looking forward to eating warm with some vanilla bean ice cream! Unfortunately, it was very DRY! I ate 1/2 and gave the other 1/2 to my husband. I was so disappointed! read more

Some of the best soul food I have had! Fried okra was crunchy and seasoned well. Yams were sticky, tender and perfect! fried fish and chicken were also seasoned well. I love that they don't cook with pork. being someone that does not eat pork. I had to get every side. Mac and cheese solid. Greens great had a little sweet bite to it. beans and rice were my favorite. The service super friendly and helpful. There was really no wait after ordering. Very clean and self seating. All the flavor kool aid. 10/10 read more

I keep craving the fried chicken and chicken wings from Whip My Soul! Honestly, some of the best I've had in Austin. The batter is so light and incredibly crispy, while the chicken stays moist and juicy. That combination of flavor, crunch, and tenderness is absolute heaven! The fried okra was also delicious, and the oxtail was tender, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. It is a little on the pricey side, so for me this would be more of a once-in-a-while meal but when the craving hits, it's worth it. If you're in the area or craving really good fried chicken or chicken wings, you've got to make the trip up here. It's worth it! read more

The food.... Delicious. The service... the bomb. The young man taking my order helped me make a decision and went through the menu with me. On top of that, I called a month later bc I misplaced my receipt and they found it... and text it to me! 10/10 for sure!! read more

Whip My Soul - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

If I could eat one place everyday this would be the place. The sweet potatoes brought literal tears to my eyes. All the sides are amazing and taste like home. There's so much to offer and the prices are worth the portions. Run don't walk, actually drive on the curb! read more

I have heard so many great things about the different menu items! I'm in the beginning stages, as of a few days ago, to try every food dish on the menu. Yes, it took my first plate, and I knew I would return. You know when your first dish is the best; it's a sign to keep on coming back. So I walked into the holiday cheer; it was nice to see "Let It Snow" on the door. Also, it's a very spacious place. I loved the checkered floors, the woody walls, and the menu posted on several of them. It's a huge menu, which makes it easier to look it over without holding up the line. Of course, I ordered the oxtails but I order the greens instead of cabbage. Trying something new. But they switched up on me. Instead of the regular rice and beans, they had a yellow rice that was good and fluffy, full of flavor. Another delicious surprise is that the other side item is red beans and rice with sausage. Now, let me tell you, you get a lot of food. It may appear you can't eat it all, but you can because it's so good. The oxtail fell off the bones. The red beans, rice, and sausage had a nice spice to them. The yellow rice was just yummy. I ate the whole dish in one setting. Oh, one more thing, the parking is plentiful, and there are several businesses in the same parking lot. Also, let me give better instructions than the ones given to me. Once you pass Lakeline Mall, it's right down the street on the same side as the mall. It might be two or three lights, and you're there! Whip My Soul is now one of my favorite places to dine and to tell all my friends! read more

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Update: Macaroni recipe does not taste the same. Yams were sold out. Young lady taking orders at the register had an attitude not fit for customer service position. The last part of our order didn't come out until we were done eating. Increase in popularity has seemingly created a far less welcoming atmosphere -- customers included. Definitely got the impression my skin color was an issue, which was never the case all the times I visited prior to the restaurant being remodeled. The owners were always welcoming and kind, even visited our table to ask how the food was personally. I'd be surprised if they know the standard has slipped so low, but the overall experience has unfortunately gone downhill. read more

The best soul food restaurant hands down in Austin! Honestly it's not even close. I've been here 4 different times to confirm this statement. Got 4 different plates and the food was consistent and great all 4 times. This catfish is delicious and the black eyed peas & yams are a hit. I love this place. Even got a cup of Kool aid which is the icing on the cake. Their soul rolls are absolutely stunning! Going to make this a monthly staple for my comfort food cravings. Thank you guys! Amazing like always. read more

Whip My Soul - 3 piece Catfish plate with black eyed peas & yams. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

FIRST TIME VISITING this restaurant. The food was goooood (I had the shrimp and fish with 2 sides plate) fried cabbage and red beans and rice (My apologies, I forgot to take a picture of the food.‍) The noise level was talking level. The atmosphere was southern style. Customer service was friendly and helpful. I didn't give all 5 stars because (Praying for their EXPANSION) IT WAS CROWDED! Not enough seats for everyone that wanted to eat in. Other than that, 4.9 is my rating and I WILL BE BACK read more

Delicious food and excellent service! Everyone had a true smile on their face from the guests to the staff! Great place to eat and wind down with friends/family! read more

Whip My Soul - Oxtails & Cheezy Mac Eggrolls Mean Greens - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my go to spots for good soul food. The food is cooked to order and it is delicious. Do expect a wait on the weekends and specifically on Sundays. The chicken, fish and shrimp are beautifully fried to perfection. The taste reminds me of that good old southern cooking you'd expect on Friday Dish Fry nights. The portions are huge. This is the full wing, drumstick, flat and tip. Try their amazing sides. I can almost guarantee you will not be disappointed at their menu selection. Listen for your name to be called for their order. The speaker is in need of replacing. Michael C. Georgetown, Tx. read more

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THIS SH** LITERALLLY WHIPPED UP SOUL!!!! Hands down, this is the best Soul Food in Austin, TX. My girlfriend and I have been here 4 times in counting. Every time we come, we have been satisfied. This is a black-owned restaurant and babiiesss, this is one for the books. The best times to come are early before 5. SUNDAYS ARE SUPER BUSY, (line out the door busy), so beware of that. Let's start with the service, the owner is HIM. Every time we've come, he's greeting everyone that comes in with a calm, cool, welcoming, and assured demeanor about himself while taking orders. When he has the chance, he comes by the tables and checks in with everyone, making sure everyone is satisfied and the place is up to his standards. This man is the definition of #HANDSON! It's needed. He doesn't know it, but we really value him. The Ambiance is usually way more busier, energetic like. However, today we came closer to opening @ 11:15am and was able to enjoy sitting down without the rush. It's always great music playing, so you know I'm jamming :P The cooks keep hair nets on their heads and gloves on. It's somewhat an open window kitchen so that's cool too. There's usually a cleaning lady going around making sure the place stays clean and tables rotating. The prices aren't bad. They did just increase since the last we been here, but they're still affordable. Now for the food WITH SOULLLL... Since we've been here so many times, I'll give you the MUST TRYs! These are delicious, delightful and your tastebuds will love you for it. Plus the portions are generous and never lack in flavor. #ComfortingFood 1. Oxtail Eggrolls $14 2. Cheezy Mac (regular) $6 3. Sweet Glazed Yams (regular) $6 4. Mean Greens (regular) $6 5. Pistachio Brownie (when available) 6. Sweet Tea $3.75 7. Fried Cabbage (Weekend Side Special) My rating... this place is definitive of SOUL. It's consistent, clean, and carries the vibes! One thing about it, whether you're vegetarian or loving the meat, you'll find something to love that will lighten your soul. It's been hard to find QUALITY food here in Austin, but we found it in 'WHIP MY SOUL'. So GO, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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We were pleased with this SOUL food restaurant! Our food experience was worth the visit! This is a real soul food experience that's delicious and it's definitely home cooked! The food portions were worth the price so go and try it out for yourselves! It's worth it read more

My first visit there and I give the food a 5.5 out of 10 and the service a 3.0 out of 10 , the ambience was nice the music was nice the macaroni and cheese was great I really enjoyed it , but gonna give my honest review ... the line was long no problem no problem with finding seating but there were a few things that raised my eyebrows 1. After watching several people pay with cash I only had a big bill due to me going to the Bank of America in the parking lot before , but was asked to pay with card (hmmm maybe because it was a 100 , he was unsure but if ur a business and ur constantly thinking people are scamming or getting over or giving u fake money just say no cash ..., just that simple but don't make the customer feel uncomfortable for wanting to pay with cash 2. I ordered my meal I ordered cornbread when I got my order I was told I had to get a refund for the cornbread which was ok .... But 30 minutes later why did the table next to us which was another race had fresh out the oven cornbread ....im just saying ...imagine how I felt as a customer, Not bashing the restaurant just stating my experience they receive a lot of business so they will be fine but it's just not a place I would go back to ... and to the guy they have working the window giving out the food .....treat everyone the same when they come up there to the window , be nicer to all races we are there to support you guys as well !! read more

Cute place, super friendly service, very clean inside. We both ordered shrimp and grits. Shrimp was fresh and there were plenty in the dish. The grits were a little runnier than I liked them, they were well seasoned though. I was surprised the dish didn't have much heat to it. With hot sauce, it was enough for me. My husband has raved about the kool-aid for two days, so it must have been delicious. All in all we will be back! read more

Whip My Soul - Inside - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped in for lunch on a Thurs. You order at the counter and find a table you want to sit at. They'll call your name out at the window to pick up your food. Easy, no fuss fine in or take out restaurant. I ordered the oxtail plate with 2 sides (Mac and cheese and mean greens=collards) and I couldn't resist a piece of cornbread. My friend ordered the 3/3 plate (3 wings and w tenders) w/ 2 sides. She also ordered a peach cobbler and fried gizzards. Portion sizes are generous and all the bites were delicious. Loved the gizzards with some hot sauce and their Mac was scrumptious. The oxtails were literally fall apart. You definitely have to check this place out and it's great to support a black-owned business. read more

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Always have wanted to try this place and so glad I did. Stopped by on Saturday; a little busy but the line moves pretty fast. Place was very spacious and didn't take long for the food to arrive which was very fresh. Everything was great! My favorite two things were the Egg Roll Collard Greens and the Cheesy Mac n Cheese. I know the egg rolls sounds a little different but trust me, the dish was THAT good! Come with a sweet and sour sauce to dip as well! Loved it! read more

Whip My Soul - 2 Wings and 2 Tenders Platter - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Wow! We drove up from South Austin after reading a review on reddit. I thought, at best, this will be great food we try once. This was so worth the trip and we will definitely be coming back again. Everything was amazing. My fella tried the chicken and waffles, I got the combo plate with shrimp and tenders with Mac and cheese and okra, and we shared some Mac and shrimp egg rolls. These egg rolls are, hands down, the best I've ever had. You must try them. We loved our meals, and the shrimp were so fresh and tasty, I felt like I was at the coast. The plates were huge, we only ate about half of our food. So I'm looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow. Such a wonderful dining experience. I hope they open up another location down south. read more