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What Phoenix Is Saying
Hundreds of reviews, one story: Chicago soul food done right on Roosevelt Street. Here are some of our favorite words from real guests.
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★★★★★"Best soul food I've had since leaving Chicago. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and the mac n cheese is the real baked kind. Portions are huge."
"The jerk seasoning has real heat and real flavor. Two sides with every plate means you leave full. Staff treated us like family the whole time."
"Ordered the salmon tenders with candied yams and greens. Everything tasted like somebody's grandma made it. Already planning my next visit."
"Lamb chops were seasoned perfectly and cooked exactly how I asked. This is a hidden gem on Roosevelt, and the pink building is worth stopping for."
"Came for dinner, stayed for the banana pudding. Homemade, not too sweet, gone in about a minute. Great patio vibe too."
"They catered a 40-person office lunch and everything showed up hot and on time. Our team is still talking about the greens and cornbread."
"The gravy on those pork chops is unreal. Tender enough to cut with a fork and the rice soaked up every bit of it."
"Fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sauce that has a little kick. I drove across town for these and I'd do it again tomorrow."
"Candied yams tasted exactly like my auntie's, and that is the highest compliment I can give a kitchen in Phoenix."
"Cornmeal crust was light and crispy, not greasy at all. Hot sauce on the side and I was in heaven."
"Real baked mac with a crust on top. My kids fought over the last scoop and honestly so did I."
"Ordered online, food was ready right when they said. Still steaming when I got home ten minutes later."
"Date night spot for us now. Lamb chops, greens, cornbread, banana pudding, and we cleaned every plate."
"Greens seasoned with real smoke flavor, not just salt. You can tell somebody actually cooks here."
"The pink building caught my eye and the chicken kept me coming back. Crispy, juicy, seasoned all the way through."
"Sweet, moist cornbread and a staff that actually seems happy you walked in. Rare combination."
"Salmon tenders are my go-to now. Two sides with every plate makes it the best value on Roosevelt."
"Baked chicken was fall-apart tender and full of flavor. Portion was big enough for lunch the next day."
"I order two banana puddings every visit: one for the drive, one for later. No shame."
"Catered my mom's birthday for 25 people. Setup was easy, food was hot, and everyone asked where it came from."
"Rich, slow-cooked and worth every minute of the wait. Get there early because they sell out."
"Clean spot, friendly people, generous plates. This is what a neighborhood restaurant should feel like."
"Smothered turkey wings with mashed potatoes is comfort food that actually comforts. Huge portions."
"Brought my vegetarian sister and she loved the creole plate. Everybody in our group left happy."
"Sweet tea, fried chicken, patio seating in the evening. Simple and perfect."
"Cobbler crust was buttery and the peaches weren't syrupy sweet. Homemade all the way."
"Been coming since they opened on Roosevelt. Consistent every single time, and that's what keeps me loyal."
"Best soul food in Phoenix, full stop. I've tried the others and nothing else is close."
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"The service was outstanding, friendly and hardworking. Food came out in good time. Plenty of seating inside and outside, with a warm but rustic vibe."
"Nice to see a real vegetarian option in a soul food spot. Flavorful and filling. Only wish they were open later on weeknights."
"Food was solid and the staff was kind. It got busy while we were there, so the wait was longer than expected. Worth it, but come early."
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