The workers are so nice music good Please do not attempt to sell macaroni and cheese this puts shame to the dish I don’t know how u even sell that food is ok but the macaroni and cheese is the worst I ever had.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
cutey pie
How is this place selling Mac and cheese like this … it’s a shame no effort or anything it’s horrible just noddles not even cheese like why charge for it …. Thats definitely not soul food Mac n cheese idk what that is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Shannon Police
I could swear I wrote a review for Thelmas a couple years ago, maybe 2022. But anyhoo, I'll rewrite best i can and add pictures later (if there is a later).I went for my sister's birthday. We had a couple tables. I got there on time (she had reservations), but of course the rest of the party were on CPT. so I was seated and I recall sitting there for a good 25mins, and never even asked if I wanted a glass of water. Nothing. Like i wasnt even there. That really bothered me. I left bc the party still wasn't there and I felt awkward. So anyway I came back when my sister finally texted me she was there. We sat in a different spot then where I was seated earlier. I ordered a drink. The music was so loud, we couldn't hear anything the waitress was saying, much less the people at my table. For people who like to dance ave such, I guess that's fun. For me, I prefer a place I can hold conversation at a decent volume and enjoy my meal. I ordered collard greens, cornbread and macaroni. I engender sleuthing that the collard greens were fire. But unfortunately that was about it. The cornbread was dry. The Mac was too... tasted like they'd made it earlier in the week and just reheated it, but didn't add more milk or cheese to moisten it up or anything. Very disappointing. As a vegetarian, I normal like to just order sides. And not often are there places that serve soulfood. So I was looking fwd to these sides. A lot at the table wasn't too happy with their food. Only my cousins that ordered some kind of taco seemed content. Anyway, I got my bill and, it was late December, so I tipped the bill. The waitress was shocked.i hope, if nothing else, they don't completely ignore someone again bc you never know how generous a person can be. That all being said, it seems this place is hit or miss with the food. I recently went back 2024 for a friend's birthday. I didn't order anything bc I was just popping in and headed to arena. But the service we had was stellar. So again, I guess even the service is hit or miss!Vegetarian options: You can order sides. But not much else really.Parking: After 6 parking is free in Bridgeport during week. And free all day on weekends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Samantha Pavelka
SUPER cute place. The vibe is amazing. The food is even better! Honestly you get a TON for the price and it’s all amazing!! The staff was so nice. Dj in house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tameka Palmer
Vibe is nice,dj was great staff very nice with a smile buttttt the food not so great the greens I did like but the Mac was straight out of a box and the fish clearly from frozen bag a lot of rice little black eye peas .but I will say this if they had fresh fish and better Mac I would probably become a regular there.but keep the greens the same!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tameka Ffrench
Food is great, service beautiful, atmosphere on point. The music is just too loud. You can't speak to your guest. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eniola Long
I am ashamed of what I got for salmon and grits. This is horrible. The salmon is over cooked. What happens to the quality? However, the staff was very nice and refunded me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Janice Robertson
I alwyas liked this place. Such nice people and good vibe.
Dayquana Smith
I came to this town from NY for an event , and wanted to visit the restaurant, I took an Uber here ,was rudely half way greeted and told that there were no tables or seats available for me or my husband , yet there were multiple empty seats as you can see from my photos , the receptionist then smiles and greeted other guests . As I stood and waited for another Uber , I’m highly disappointed .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kalimah N.
Dined here the night of the Katt Williams show, the food was good and it had a nice vibe. We drove from Massachusetts, I checked their site fir hours and to see if reservations were necessary (no mention), upon arrival it is full (but open seats visible) so of course one hostess says full fir night no seats and asks if we had a reservation but can order to go, I persisted letting her know we drive from Ma and nothing on web to indicate reservations and another hostess did seat us which I appreciate. Our drinks (two) were comped due to waiting on them, our meal was under $40 and I tipped appropriately based on amount and standard tipping and the hostess that sat us looked at it like it wasn't enough It was kind of a stressful experience which took away from enjoying the food and vibe. Service was slow/delayed and the toilet did not flush (the knob did a 360).
Everything is delicious except for the sides, side dishes are very underwhelming and need to be revised or cooked with love, wings are 10/10 and should be sold separately without sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Rouse
Had my son a birthday gathering here. It's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janice Smith
My family and I went to Thelma’s for my birthday and my niece’s birthday dinner. The food was very good. The wait staff from the time we walked in the door until we left were very friendly and accommodating . I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that was looking for a Soul food restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smothered Pork Chops Mac & Cheese w Candied Yams
Joshua Postell
I would never come back , they have roaches .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
JL Robinson
Stopped by with close friends early afternoon on a Sunday and while the DJ was an unexpected surprise, it was a great atmosphere, where we were grooving and enjoying the good food.
The workers are so nice music good Please do not attempt to sell macaroni and cheese this puts shame to the dish I don’t know how u even sell that food is ok but the macaroni and cheese is the worst I ever had.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
How is this place selling Mac and cheese like this … it’s a shame no effort or anything it’s horrible just noddles not even cheese like why charge for it …. Thats definitely not soul food Mac n cheese idk what that is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
I could swear I wrote a review for Thelmas a couple years ago, maybe 2022. But anyhoo, I'll rewrite best i can and add pictures later (if there is a later).I went for my sister's birthday. We had a couple tables. I got there on time (she had reservations), but of course the rest of the party were on CPT. so I was seated and I recall sitting there for a good 25mins, and never even asked if I wanted a glass of water. Nothing. Like i wasnt even there. That really bothered me. I left bc the party still wasn't there and I felt awkward. So anyway I came back when my sister finally texted me she was there. We sat in a different spot then where I was seated earlier. I ordered a drink. The music was so loud, we couldn't hear anything the waitress was saying, much less the people at my table. For people who like to dance ave such, I guess that's fun. For me, I prefer a place I can hold conversation at a decent volume and enjoy my meal. I ordered collard greens, cornbread and macaroni. I engender sleuthing that the collard greens were fire. But unfortunately that was about it. The cornbread was dry. The Mac was too... tasted like they'd made it earlier in the week and just reheated it, but didn't add more milk or cheese to moisten it up or anything. Very disappointing. As a vegetarian, I normal like to just order sides. And not often are there places that serve soulfood. So I was looking fwd to these sides. A lot at the table wasn't too happy with their food. Only my cousins that ordered some kind of taco seemed content. Anyway, I got my bill and, it was late December, so I tipped the bill. The waitress was shocked.i hope, if nothing else, they don't completely ignore someone again bc you never know how generous a person can be. That all being said, it seems this place is hit or miss with the food. I recently went back 2024 for a friend's birthday. I didn't order anything bc I was just popping in and headed to arena. But the service we had was stellar. So again, I guess even the service is hit or miss!Vegetarian options: You can order sides. But not much else really.Parking: After 6 parking is free in Bridgeport during week. And free all day on weekends.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
SUPER cute place. The vibe is amazing. The food is even better! Honestly you get a TON for the price and it’s all amazing!! The staff was so nice. Dj in house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibe is nice,dj was great staff very nice with a smile buttttt the food not so great the greens I did like but the Mac was straight out of a box and the fish clearly from frozen bag a lot of rice little black eye peas .but I will say this if they had fresh fish and better Mac I would probably become a regular there.but keep the greens the same!!!!!!!!!!!!
Food is great, service beautiful, atmosphere on point. The music is just too loud. You can't speak to your guest. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am ashamed of what I got for salmon and grits. This is horrible. The salmon is over cooked. What happens to the quality? However, the staff was very nice and refunded me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
I alwyas liked this place. Such nice people and good vibe.
I came to this town from NY for an event , and wanted to visit the restaurant, I took an Uber here ,was rudely half way greeted and told that there were no tables or seats available for me or my husband , yet there were multiple empty seats as you can see from my photos , the receptionist then smiles and greeted other guests . As I stood and waited for another Uber , I’m highly disappointed .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dined here the night of the Katt Williams show, the food was good and it had a nice vibe. We drove from Massachusetts, I checked their site fir hours and to see if reservations were necessary (no mention), upon arrival it is full (but open seats visible) so of course one hostess says full fir night no seats and asks if we had a reservation but can order to go, I persisted letting her know we drive from Ma and nothing on web to indicate reservations and another hostess did seat us which I appreciate. Our drinks (two) were comped due to waiting on them, our meal was under $40 and I tipped appropriately based on amount and standard tipping and the hostess that sat us looked at it like it wasn't enough It was kind of a stressful experience which took away from enjoying the food and vibe. Service was slow/delayed and the toilet did not flush (the knob did a 360).
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Everything is delicious except for the sides, side dishes are very underwhelming and need to be revised or cooked with love, wings are 10/10 and should be sold separately without sides.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had my son a birthday gathering here. It's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I went to Thelma’s for my birthday and my niece’s birthday dinner. The food was very good. The wait staff from the time we walked in the door until we left were very friendly and accommodating . I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that was looking for a Soul food restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smothered Pork Chops Mac & Cheese w Candied Yams
I would never come back , they have roaches .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stopped by with close friends early afternoon on a Sunday and while the DJ was an unexpected surprise, it was a great atmosphere, where we were grooving and enjoying the good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5