Soul: Food & Culture

We all know soul food restaurants in Atlanta are hit or miss. I like to try them all...and leave honest reviews. I love soul food, but if it doesn't touch my soul, then it's not soul food. Needless to say, I gave this place a chance yesterday. First off, the customer service was great! My friend ordered their carrot cake, and I immdediatly spotted the raisins. That's when I knew I'd messed up, but I had already placed my order. I ordered their Mac and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, and cornbread. I was disappointed to say the least. EVERYTHING lacked flavor except the cornbread. The cornbread was alright. It was cake-like, which I'm not a fan of. I like cornbread made with actual corn meal. Anyhoo, the collard greens were watery, not even the meat in them was seasoned (hot sauce wouldn't even help). The Mac and cheese was OK, but definitely could've used some salt(It wasn't baked). The yams were disappointing because they tasted watery with a hint of cinnamon...very little brown sugar was used. There was no syrup in those yams, just water. In my opinion, the yams were cut up sweet potatos with some cinnamon added for razzle dazzle. I will say, the catfish that I saw looked good, but I wasn't in the mood for fish. Over all, I'd give them a 3/5. Just a heads up, your grandmother, nor your ancestors are in the kitchen. If you know, then you know.
Mar 29th, 2024

The hush puppies here are the best youll ever have in your life. However, the service girl finds it hard to look away at her phone to even acknowledge you, and looks at you like why are you standing in front of me? Cant you see that Im on my phone? Same thing last she took my order, everyone has a bad day. But it happened again today - I didnt even order, sadly because I wanted those hush puppies. Thats a sacrifice in business. Ill never go there again, if shes taking the orders. I shouldnt be made to feel uncomfortable, because I would like to place an order. Thats what shes there for. Thats the first impression and the face of the company, today I walked away and didnt order because she made me feel unwelcome with the annoyed stance and expression. And never even spoke a word. But expressions speak all the words youll need to know. My friend said that he had the same experience with her as well the last time he ordered there.
Mar 27th, 2024

Nothing special. Better places to eat at Krog Street Market.
Mar 26th, 2024

This has been yet another disappointing "soul food" experience. Growing up in the South may have my expectations high but serving food categorized as "soul food" doesn't equate to cheese noodles being called Mac and Cheese. I could go on about the attitude or lack of customer service that the attended showed tonight but I'll cut this short. I wish I had a different experience or my $25 back.
Mar 23rd, 2024

I went yesterday 3/25/2024 to grab some soul food while in Atlanta. The young lady at the register was NOT welcoming at all. She almost gave us a look of why are you here. The yams were clearly from a can with no type of soul food pizazz. The whiting and fried wings were bad. Collard greens were ok. Get a cook who is passionate about your vision and get a hostess/cashier who is friendly.
Mar 21st, 2024