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| - Especially now that Kipp's Soul Food has closed, Doug's Soul Food really is *the* place for soul food in Madison. But you don't just need to come here because it is the only place for down home Southern cooking in Madison--you can come here knowing that it really is a great dining experience (I would argue better than Kipp's)!
While not all of the side dishes that Doug's offers are spectacular, many of them are quite good (the hush puppies, for sure, and also the collard greens), and the fried chicken is truly to die for. It is some of the most well seasoned, perfectly cooked fried chicken I've ever had. For my birthday this year, I ordered a big batch of it to go. Not only was it delicious, but Doug and Jamie (the owners) were incredibly nice and helpful, and even gave me a discount for my large order! Along with the delicious food, they make Doug's Soul Food a worthwhile experience.
As for the ambiance of the restaurant, well, it's true that the decor is rather spartan. But to me, that's part of the place's charm. It reminds me of other small, family-owned businesses that I love that might not have a huge decorating budget or design aesthetic, but know how to treat you right and feed you well. But if you don't want to eat there, by all means, get it to go! I'd advise calling in your order about 20 minutes in advance, as the chicken and ribs are made to order.
Keep Doug's in business! Eat there soon! (And let me know what you think of the ribs--I haven't tried them yet.)
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