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| - My goodness. I should've checked the back to see if my Granny was in the kitchen cooking bc this food right here?! This food right here?!? *in my Kat Williams voice*
Look, I wanted to find the best soulfood in the city, so I hopped on Yelp and was directed here. I got in a little after they opened, around 11:45 and was able to pick my seat. There were so many delicious looking options on the menu, I didn't know what to choose. Being torn between the shrimp and grits (which I was told is appetizer that can also be as filling as an entree) and the chicken and red velvet waffles with grits, I went ahead with the chicken.
While waiting, I ordered a purple rain, which was a mix of grape and lemonade kool aid. Yes! Kool aid is on the menu! Chyleeeee listen........
My food was out in like 15 mins, if that and it looked wonderful. I dove in head first. Good god almighty. Waffles were cooked perfectly and didn't have an overwhelming red velvet taste, chicken - you can tell it marinates and is fried just right. The grits - lots of people mess grits up..... not here. I asked for butter with my grits and my waiter brought it out but it was not needed at all! Nothing needed to be touched. I inhaled everything. I only wish I had more room to have tried one of the deserts.
The service was great. The waiter was very attentive to everyone and had a very warm personality.
The table down from me had a delicious looking smorgasbord going on as well! I saw greens, chicken, mac n cheese, and there were nice full portions of it all.
This place just shut down every soulfood spot in Chicago with no hesitation. I was even told that they should be opening up another location soon.
Get there!!! You will NOT be disappointed!
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