“Tried this cornbread in Newark. I must say the food was fresh and very tasty. The workers were friendly and they all did a great job. After visiting the Maplewood store I was turned off because the service and food in Maplewood was horrible. But with a lot of convenseing from my daughter in love. I tried the one in Newark and am very please with portion size and freshness. I will return when I back down in Newark again.“
“Good soul food. I had the catfish and two piece breast and wing. I've had better potato salad, won't be getting that anymore. Yams, mac & cheese and cabbage was good. Yellow rice is nothing special. It tastes like Goya yellow rice. I don't eat cornbread but theirs was AMAZING. Overall it was good.“
“I absolutely love Montclair, NJ - It's definitely a foodie town! I've been to a few restaurants here before and they were all awesome, so I was so excited to try some soul food at this spot! I was greeted by their friendly and informative staff! I also loved the rustic decor and large comfy booths! I tried a variety of yummy food: For my proteins, I had the fried chicken and turkey wings! And for sides, I had mac and cheese, white rice with gravey, collard greens and potato salad! I ordered the peach cobbler and apple cobbler for desserts, and finally for drinks, I had the Uptown (lemonade and iced tea mix) and Southern Twang (a secret formula drink that has citrus flavors!) The turkey wings portion was absolutely huge!! I've never tried turkey wings that weren't fried before (I believe these were baked) so it was definitely something different! The chicken was nice and crispy and had lots of flavor! As for the sides, I absolutely loved the collard greens - probably the best I've ever had! It wasn't bitter, the texture was not mushy and I loved the savory flavors! The potato salad was also different - it tasted almost like a deviled egg! The apple and peach cobblers were the perfect sweets to end this delicious meal!“
“Some of the best if not the best food I've had in jersey, outside of other cuisines I regularly eat. Great place to treat yourself or someone after a hard time.Food portions were heavy, 3 people split 2 entrees and 2 starters and had food to take home. Definitely going back for more of that cornbread dressing stuffing & cheesy grits“
“My first time trying A Mother's Touch. Chef Mel has genuinely pleasant energy. She was patient as we made a decision. I wanted the Chicken & Sweet potato waffles which they don't make after a certain time. She made an exception and made my mine fresh. The chicken was well seasoned, crispy and juicy. I loved the texture of the waffle and it wasn't overly sweet. We also had the combo whiting/shrimp with greens and Mac and cheese. The fish and shrimp were well seasoned. The shrimp were a nice size. The mac and cheese was absolutetly cheesy and not dry. We also had a fish sandwich which was served with cajun fries. As a fry snob I had to steal one and I will be back for my own order. Honestly the best soul food experience I have had in Jersey in a while. The service and the food were both ?“
“Me and my mother ate there for the first time I orderedThe rasta pasta with the honey jerk chicken breast And she had the macaroni and cheese collard greens and lamb chops not only was the food excellent?They most definitely give you your money's worth Thank you for a great “
“My visit to Madre & Son Soulfood Cafe was a great experience. The waitress was pleasant and the food was very delicious! I had the oxtail, potato salad, yams, and fried chicken, which was well seasoned. Definitely coming back and do recommend their food and catering services.“
“I have been craving banana pudding for some time and didn’t want to go in the city. Every place I’ve gone in New Jersey uses soggy wafers and chalky pudding. Now THIS is banana pudding, I’m actually worried about how dangerous this can be for me. It is delicious! I haven’t had an opportunity to try other items but I certainly will. Please give it a try.“
“Went here for the first time today and everything was delicious!!! The customer service was awesome and they give you a nice portion!!! Hubby said the yams were the best he’s ever had, and my favorite were the Lima beans!! The smothered chicken wings were delicious and we both loved the rice and gravy too!!!“
“So glad to be able to eat out without wondering if my card & food us being tampered with. We gotvthis referral from a friend..the Gilliams..So glad we had mentioned going out to eat. Its a small but place that hold up to 24 in the front but their back room appears to hold another 24 equipped with 2 long tables. The host was very warm & nice. They had a guest that was waiting for his food & it looked delicious when delivered...Fried fish & potatoesalad...It was a quiet night not a lot going on just the game playing & staff. Food came not a long wait but that was ok because my husband wanted his Catfish hot and it was with a really light fluffy waffle. I had the Turkeywings, lima beans, mac& cheese. cornbread. Waiter did allow hubby to same bleackeyepeas & Lima beans and he really enjoyed that. We look forward tovreturning.. Our host was able to give us a tour & Back history as to how of this came about..So happy for them with balancing out life which can be hard at times..But Jeh makes makes it possible when you take him into consideration of any plans...Hope to see you all soon with many more friends...“
“If you looking for good soul food, here is your spot. This is the best soul food place in Newark and been around for years. They’re the only ones selling slab bacon… I’ve had everything on the menu but my favorites are the smothered chicken and smothered pork chops, fried pork chops, collards, string beans, all the beans, Mac and cheese,, well just about everything on the menu lol. Chris be putting his foot in it!!Thank you for serving the community for all these years.“
“The after church crowd was here on Sunday and I completely understand why. The food was every thing it needed to be & then some. I ordered the shrimp & grits with a side of eggs. They serve breakfast all day and have a vegan menu. The restaurant is connected to an apartment building so be careful not to pass when looking for it. It has a black & white striped triangular umbrella hovering over it. The staff were kind and the atmosphere was extremely down to earth, but not ghetto. This is a great mom & pop shop that you should fed check out. Be sure to try a flavored lemonade or iced tea. They are tall and one was more than enough. I didn't notice any ASL speaking staff, it wasn't needed, but there is space for wheelchairs. There is also street parking so be mindful. Only downside, our table wasn't exactly clean when sat down, but it was obvious they were busy. Overall, this is a great place for brunch or Sunday takeout dinner.“
“I live in Pennsylvania, but my friends ordered from here and now I'll drive all the way back, 80+ miles one way just to get this food. I've had so many different kinds, but this is the best place I've ever had food from. Obviously, we didn't try everything, but they're so super nice and the dumplings with that sauce omgosh can I please buy that in a bottle?Never usually liked those sauces, but it's banging!!!! I'd put that up against any other sauce. Super sweet and the soup damn I'm so hungry. Overall everything we ordered was the best we've ever had. We're nj and ny born and raised, but this place is legit. You will thank everyone who mentioned it. Best place ever, thank you so much for giving us our new spot. Even though it's that far away. I love your food and how nice and sweet everyone is. More than 5 stars best food and service! Not sure about the atmosphere, but the food is so good it doesn't even matter to me tbh. Thank you Ed and Michele.“
“I absolutely love Lite & Soul. Great quality!Their food is delicious and fresh, and the portions are generous, in my opinion. I've tried a few different entrées. You really can't go wrong with whatever you decide. My husband loves it too! This allows me a night off in my kitchen. lol“
“This was my first time at Kings and it won’t be my last. I ordered takeout earlier today and Angela was so friendly and welcoming. I’ve never had smothered turkey chops before. They were UH-MAZE-ING!!! The catfish was nicely seasoned and the fried chicken was crispy and juicy. The potato salad was the best I’ve ever had except for my mama’s. And I can’t stop eating that pineapple coconut cake.“
“We love coming here. The food is always fresh and delicious. We love everything. Turkey wings, pork chops, meat loaf, Mac and cheese, greens, cabbage, and potato salad. Order here. You won't be disappointed.Kid-friendliness: My daughter is picky and loves it.“
“The food is amazing. Everything is delicious and unlike most soul food restaurants, the portions are huge. Whenever I go there I'm eating off of my food for 2 days. Not to mention these ladies are so friendly it's almost like going to a family member's house for dinner.“
“This was my second time here. The first time was for breakfast , and I literally sat there writing a bad review due to the time it took for my food to come. As I was writing my food came, I deleted my review, cause my breakfast was delicious yall ? fast forward, I went for dinner yesterday since I had a taste for soul food. I was not disappointed. The service alone ! The owner, the cook. I felt like I was at my great auntie house. Gonna make this a least once a month staple . Pouring blessings and success over this business for many years to come.“
“For starters, let me just state that this was my first time ever eating African food. I had okra, white rice, and debie. This eatery was highly recommended by a friend, and it was delicious. However, the person cooking was really unpleasant when I returned alone one day, and I nearly decided not to return even though I was really craving it. I returned to give it one last try, and I'm glad I did because I visit this place nearly every week. The individual I interacted with during this interaction was really kind and supportive. I haven't tried anything else on the menu, but the white rice and okra combination is AMAZING. The best part is that there is a lot of food and it is quite reasonably priced.“
“I love this restaurant! We order delivery every weekend! The workers are so nice. The food is delicious. My family and I love the mac n cheese and collard greens in particular. The beef stew is delicious and the fried chicken wings are so good. I am a big fan.“
“Wow❤️❤️❤️. I’m from North Carolina. My siblings and I was recommended by my Cuzo to eat here after a funeral. My family and I was so very pleased with the food with the service. And the ambiance was so elegant and old school. I will be back. That fried chicken hmmmm delicious!“
“I Loved My Experience Here! It Was My First Time At This Location And I Love That Its A Sit Down Restaurant. They Offer Hookah And BYOB! The Service Was Amazing And The Staff Was Super Friendly and Attentive To Our Needs. I Love That The Atmosphere Is Kind Of Dark And They Provide These Tap Lights That Minimize Privacy. I Had The Honey Garlic Salmon Bites And They Were Amazinggggg! Me And My Guest Both Got The Stuffed Chicken With Pasta And Shrimp. The Shrimp Was Super Fresh And Tasty, Chicken Cooked To Perfection And The Rasta Pasta Had Just Enough Rasta In It. The Owner Was Amazing I Love His Spirit And He Is A Very Good Person Who Is Passionate About His Business. I Won A Competition And They Compensated With Dinner, A Nice Bottle Of Champagne And $100! I Cant Wait To Go Back Here Hopefully For Brunch. 10/10“
“This was my first time here. Recommended by a friend. The food was average. I had French toast and turkey sausage links, which were very good! My son had silver dollar pancakes with the turkey sausage links. He loved the links and he really doesn't eat meat often so that was great! Price is fair. There were three of us and the bill was about $68. That included our drinks as well.Kid-friendliness: They made my son, several silver dollar pancakes. It was a lot! Also, I loved the size of the kid's cup. It was the perfect size.“