“We didn’t get a chance to take any photos of our food… but let me just say the food was absolutely amazing!! Jariah, Kim, and Jasmine were amazing host! The atmosphere was lovely. Andre the chef definitely knows his way around a kitchen! If you’re indecisive about where to grab a bite from, please. Don’t hesitate to stop in to cornbread! You will not be disappointed! Kim let us know how those lamb chops come out (insider)“
“The Food is to die for great flavor, great taste,. The atmosphere is excellent but the lady at the register needs an attitude adjustment. At the end when I was finished dining her attitude got better, but first impressions is a lasting impression.l“
“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!“
“The food was off the wall, it was amazing. We got there maybe a hour and a half before closing time and the owner and his kids gave us free food. The service is amazing every one is very upbeat and social they cater to your needs. I had the brown sugar salmon it’s the best salmon I ever had in my “
“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 ?“
“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.“
“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 “
“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!!!“
“This is one of my favorite restaurants, bar none! The service is good, the ambiance is what one would expect with constant music playing 60s thru 80s Soul, mainly) and the food is out of this world! The fried chicken and fried turkey wings are as good as it gets! I can eat here every day!“
“Came in for a smooth pickup in the time I was told my food would be ready! Ordered the whiting with the two sides and it was the best I’ve had, cooked and seasoned perfectly! Thanks Monai’s… Nate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Parking: Parking lot has plenty of space on Sunday!“
“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.“
“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.“
“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.“
“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 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.“
“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.“
“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.“
“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“
“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!“
“As far as food it was good , very big portions. Fairly priced. My waiter was nice and polite but as far as the greeting lady with the nasty attitude makes me never want to come back again. Would I suggest for someone else to go ? Yes it will I return unfortunately no.“
“I’ve eaten inside and ordered delivery. The quality of soulll food at Bradford’s Barr is top notch. The stuffed shrimp, salmon, wings, waffles, tootsie bread, broccoli, mac n cheese, drink and everything is BUSSIN (that’s Ebonics for delicious/ out of this world). The food is great and I honestly can’t wait to invite more people. Also the owner is amazing too! Such a sweetheart. Best American south soul food in New Jersey!Kid-friendliness: The owner was so sweet with my children!“
“2 fish & 5 loaves were fantastic. I planned a huge going away/birthday party for my daughter when my caterer had a family emergency. Kevin and his team had catered an event at work and did an excellent job so I called him frantically 5 days before the party. Not only was he extremely accommodating, but we put together a great menu. Had fried chicken, ribs, oxtails, shrimp skewers, plantains, rice w pigeon peas, mac&cheese and corn bread. I'm cuban so wanted something w some Caribbean feel though they are not a typical Caribbean place. Oh my goodness!!! AMAZING! EVERYONE RAVED!! I have had many parties but I have never had everyone flip out over the food like this. The delivery was perfect, the food was hot and fresh. Perfection.“
“This has been the best food ? I’ve had since my Grandma passed Chef Lounge has even patched my brother relationship back together nd has gotten me off child support im in love with the salmon ? Rasta pasta ? nd I didn’t like salmon until I had it here me nd my family has been driving from Plainfield to Newark for food Alhumdulillah!!! For finally being able to enjoy some real food“
“Babyyyy let me tell you!!! Shout out to my new cousins Sug and Amutellier (girl forgive me for misspelling the name) lol who are family co-owners of this restaurant! My mother came across this establishment, read the previous reviews and began craving some good old soul food! We ordered oxtails with mac & cheese, candy yams, cornbread, potato salad, jerk chicken wings, fried chicken wings, and yellow rice. My parents and I were very pleased with the orders prepared by the loving hands of my new cousin Sug! The dinner was flavorful, fulfilling, reasonably priced, and made upon order! The ambience was chill with old school R&B playing in the back ground. The establishment was clean and lit dimly! The owners of this establishment were super hospitable, friendly, and exuding positive vibes! We will definitely return for other dishes to explode on our palates! See you soon cousins ?!!!Parking: Easy to find parking!“
“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.“