BKDiningMarch 15, 2016
13 Brooklyn Soul Food Restaurants You Must Get To This Spring
Kaycia Sailsman
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If you are visiting Brooklyn (or already here) and looking for a type of food to eat with your friends, family, or significant other this spring, take a gander at the following local restaurants that are both cheap, delicious and amazing for the soul. Who doesn’t love a wonderful combination of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, yams, collard greens, catfish, potato salad and all that good and hearty stuff.
A wonderful combination of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, yams, collard greens, catfish, potato salad… Click To Tweet
Unbuckle your pants to make room and take a moment to check out this variety of soul food restaurants in Brooklyn.
BBQ Chicken Dinner | Photo via Halsey Street Grill
Halsey Street Grill
260 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
This counter-serve restaurant serves traditional soul food delicacies like fried chicken, catfish, homey sides, and BBQ. The price is rated at around two dollar signs($$) and the reviewers love that this establishment offers a wide variety. They also offer deliveries to different neighborhoods!
Photo via Super Pages
Ma N Pop Soul Food
349 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
If you are looking for an inexpensive eatery in Brooklyn that serves three hearty meals a day look no further than Ma N Pop Soul Food. Attendees of this diner rave about the friendly staff and with their cheap and delicious meals.
Photo via Dealyte
Magic Soul Food
320 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233
As soon as someone walks through the door they are greeted by the staff with the utmost hospitality. At Magic Soul Food you can expect mac and cheese, candied yams, sweet potato fries, fried chicken, fried whiting, turkey wings, pancake, grits, cornbread, stuffing, and so much more. This puts the comfort into soul food for those southern bells who miss their organic down south cooking.
Photo via YELP
Brooklyn Soul Food
3105 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
This eatery has delicious food that the customers are huge fans off. Although, you might want to make sure to beat the crowd order ahead of time so your food is ready you go pick up. Forget about Chinese food Fridays make Brooklyn Soul Food your new Friday night dinner delight. You have a number of foods to choose from, candied yams, mac and cheese, fried shrimp, fried chicken, and honey sticky wings— I know you all are getting hungry by now. So make sure you stop in and check them out.
Photo via Cheryl’s
Cheryl’s Global Soul
236 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
This restaurant puts a new spin on soul food. In addition to the delicious items we all love, this restaurant adds global and seasonal touches to their menu. You can see by their diverse menu here. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Photo via Daily Nebraskan
Mitchell’s Soul Food
617A Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This mom and pop restaurant maybe small in size but it does not skip on quality. Patrons who come to this establishment can expect a long wait time but all for good reason. Their mac and cheese, fried chicken, and collard greens are to die for. One customer stated “It’s like you are eating the food your black grandma from the deep south use to make for you.” Also, be sure to try out their peach cobbler and pumpkin pie from this neighborhood staple.
Photo via Hothouse
Peaches Hot House
415 Tomkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Just in time for brunch, this restaurant is opens 10 a.m and customers can expect the finest southern comfort foods. A great place to experience good food that won’t take too much out of your wallet. Try their lunch special which includes three spicy pieces of chicken and one side for $13; they also offer a selection of beers and liquors. A good meal, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere all at a decent price—what are you waiting for!
Photo via Peaches
Peaches
393 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
This Zaget rated (Best Eats in Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy) southern-style restaurant offers a range of comfort food and the perfect brunch. The wait staff is very friendly and exceptionally attentive. The best time to visit is around brunch hours where you can expect delicious french toast and a drink you will definitely enjoy.
Photo via YELP
Napoleon Southern Cuisine and Bakery
1180 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Check out their chicken and waffles! Though locals love their Honey BBQ Wings which have the prefect balance of sweet and tangy. BTW, don’t forget the collard greens, potato salad, and mac and cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, try their Sweet Potato Cheesecake, one reviewer, Tomik Dash, raved that he doesn’t even like cheese cake but this is delicious.
For desert I never, ever ever ever ever… leave this place without getting a slice of the Sweet Potato Cheese Cake. & I don’t even like cheese cake. But this right here… WOOO. Listen, if you do nothing else, take my word on that.
Photo via YELP
T-Roc Homestyle Cooking
194 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Try this down south soul food restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This restaurant is a favorite among the locals as well as travelers. The restaurant favorites include their mango tea, pancakes, eggs, and fish chunks. This establishment is open from 9 a.m to 10:30 p.m. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner you can count on this place to satisfy your cravings.
Photo via Essence Bar
Essence Bar
1622 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Not quite a sit-down restaurant but it’s more of a gather with friends or significant other. However, they offer a variety of southern entrees, cocktails,and live entertainment; the perfect combination to get your weekend started or just get a bit of a stress reliever in the middle of the week.
Photo via NY Eater
Xcellent Soul Food
372 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233
A place known for their classic soul food items like mac and cheese, smothered chicken, candy yams, and etc, Xcellent Soul Food serves its neighborhood well. There is a time lag on the food but be sure to order in advance (if you can). The ambiance is a casual yet can get a bit noisy. They are open from 11 a.m to 10:30 p.m. with prices ranging from $11-$30.
Photo via Brooklyn Star
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
This Williamsburgh restaurant and bar doesn’t open it’s doors at 4 p.m. Their dining area is spacious and can seat up to 70 persons and has seating for groups up to twenty-four as well as tables for smaller groups. Their casual atmosphere and attentive wait staff appeals is above average and we’re sure they’ll make you feel at home. Check out their menu here.
13 Brooklyn Soul Food Restaurants You Must Get To This Spring
Kaycia Sailsman
101 Shares
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Advocate Fights For Safer Facilities For Inmates Awaiting Trial
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Photo via NY Eater
If you are visiting Brooklyn (or already here) and looking for a type of food to eat with your friends, family, or significant other this spring, take a gander at the following local restaurants that are both cheap, delicious and amazing for the soul. Who doesn’t love a wonderful combination of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, yams, collard greens, catfish, potato salad and all that good and hearty stuff.
A wonderful combination of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, yams, collard greens, catfish, potato salad… Click To Tweet
Unbuckle your pants to make room and take a moment to check out this variety of soul food restaurants in Brooklyn.
BBQ Chicken Dinner | Photo via Halsey Street Grill
Halsey Street Grill
260 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
This counter-serve restaurant serves traditional soul food delicacies like fried chicken, catfish, homey sides, and BBQ. The price is rated at around two dollar signs($$) and the reviewers love that this establishment offers a wide variety. They also offer deliveries to different neighborhoods!
Photo via Super Pages
Ma N Pop Soul Food
349 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
If you are looking for an inexpensive eatery in Brooklyn that serves three hearty meals a day look no further than Ma N Pop Soul Food. Attendees of this diner rave about the friendly staff and with their cheap and delicious meals.
Photo via Dealyte
Magic Soul Food
320 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233
As soon as someone walks through the door they are greeted by the staff with the utmost hospitality. At Magic Soul Food you can expect mac and cheese, candied yams, sweet potato fries, fried chicken, fried whiting, turkey wings, pancake, grits, cornbread, stuffing, and so much more. This puts the comfort into soul food for those southern bells who miss their organic down south cooking.
Photo via YELP
Brooklyn Soul Food
3105 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
This eatery has delicious food that the customers are huge fans off. Although, you might want to make sure to beat the crowd order ahead of time so your food is ready you go pick up. Forget about Chinese food Fridays make Brooklyn Soul Food your new Friday night dinner delight. You have a number of foods to choose from, candied yams, mac and cheese, fried shrimp, fried chicken, and honey sticky wings— I know you all are getting hungry by now. So make sure you stop in and check them out.
Photo via Cheryl’s
Cheryl’s Global Soul
236 Underhill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
This restaurant puts a new spin on soul food. In addition to the delicious items we all love, this restaurant adds global and seasonal touches to their menu. You can see by their diverse menu here. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Photo via Daily Nebraskan
Mitchell’s Soul Food
617A Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This mom and pop restaurant maybe small in size but it does not skip on quality. Patrons who come to this establishment can expect a long wait time but all for good reason. Their mac and cheese, fried chicken, and collard greens are to die for. One customer stated “It’s like you are eating the food your black grandma from the deep south use to make for you.” Also, be sure to try out their peach cobbler and pumpkin pie from this neighborhood staple.
Photo via Hothouse
Peaches Hot House
415 Tomkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Just in time for brunch, this restaurant is opens 10 a.m and customers can expect the finest southern comfort foods. A great place to experience good food that won’t take too much out of your wallet. Try their lunch special which includes three spicy pieces of chicken and one side for $13; they also offer a selection of beers and liquors. A good meal, friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere all at a decent price—what are you waiting for!
Photo via Peaches
Peaches
393 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
This Zaget rated (Best Eats in Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy) southern-style restaurant offers a range of comfort food and the perfect brunch. The wait staff is very friendly and exceptionally attentive. The best time to visit is around brunch hours where you can expect delicious french toast and a drink you will definitely enjoy.
Photo via YELP
Napoleon Southern Cuisine and Bakery
1180 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Check out their chicken and waffles! Though locals love their Honey BBQ Wings which have the prefect balance of sweet and tangy. BTW, don’t forget the collard greens, potato salad, and mac and cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, try their Sweet Potato Cheesecake, one reviewer, Tomik Dash, raved that he doesn’t even like cheese cake but this is delicious.
For desert I never, ever ever ever ever… leave this place without getting a slice of the Sweet Potato Cheese Cake. & I don’t even like cheese cake. But this right here… WOOO. Listen, if you do nothing else, take my word on that.
Photo via YELP
T-Roc Homestyle Cooking
194 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Try this down south soul food restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This restaurant is a favorite among the locals as well as travelers. The restaurant favorites include their mango tea, pancakes, eggs, and fish chunks. This establishment is open from 9 a.m to 10:30 p.m. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner you can count on this place to satisfy your cravings.
Photo via Essence Bar
Essence Bar
1622 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Not quite a sit-down restaurant but it’s more of a gather with friends or significant other. However, they offer a variety of southern entrees, cocktails,and live entertainment; the perfect combination to get your weekend started or just get a bit of a stress reliever in the middle of the week.
Photo via NY Eater
Xcellent Soul Food
372 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11233
A place known for their classic soul food items like mac and cheese, smothered chicken, candy yams, and etc, Xcellent Soul Food serves its neighborhood well. There is a time lag on the food but be sure to order in advance (if you can). The ambiance is a casual yet can get a bit noisy. They are open from 11 a.m to 10:30 p.m. with prices ranging from $11-$30.
Photo via Brooklyn Star
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
This Williamsburgh restaurant and bar doesn’t open it’s doors at 4 p.m. Their dining area is spacious and can seat up to 70 persons and has seating for groups up to twenty-four as well as tables for smaller groups. Their casual atmosphere and attentive wait staff appeals is above average and we’re sure they’ll make you feel at home. Check out their menu here.