Small, homey soul food joint serving classics like collard greens, cornbread & fried chicken.
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House of Soul; a culinary masterpiece, nestled in Vallejo, is a culinary gem serving up soulful delights and satisfy the soul.
I’ve been craving good soul food like my Granny used to make and House of Soul was on point. We had smothered turkey wings, black eyed peas and collard greens. The other dish was fried catfish, mashed potatoes and mac & cheese.
Will definitely be back next week!
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Visited this place while on an anniversary trip with my husband. We found this place on Google Maps and drove from Napa Valley to try the food.
My husband ordered the smothered chicken, mac-n-cheese and greens. The smothered chicken gravy was a bit too salty for our taste. I ordered the fried pork chops, greens and yams. Unfornately, the chops were over cooked and dry. The yams and greens were tasty. Mac-n-cheese and cornbread was okay.
Overall, I would give this place a second chance at redemption.
… moreKriz A
This is the best soul foods I’ve had in years! The chef and server is very friendly and personal. Though we were just visiting, they treated us as family! Every dish served were yummy and value for money. We were so filled in our tummies and heart by the time we were done. Definitely a place worth going again!!
… moreAkayli
Oh my goodness exactly the type of place I
was looking for to satisfy my comfort meal craving! Catfish seasoning is crazy, I know fried chicken is popular, but not everyone can fry fish to perfection, and they do that every time. I went back twice in a week for the same order. Only reason why it’s not 5 stars is because they’re pretty bad at answering the phone. Don’t order online though, apparently they don’t get the order and I had to show them I paid for them to make the food. They told me to call next time, so I called 4x to place an order, I kid you not, and then ended up just walking in just to find only 1 customer waiting. So why couldn’t anyone answer the phone to place my order! lol it’s okay it was worth the wait but that can be improved upon. Go check them out though, soul food that’s good and not in Oakland is rare ☺️
… moreJenine Salma
I’ve always wanted to try House of Soul. I just moved to Vallejo and had my friend pick it up for me , tried it and let’s say it wasn’t giving, I was disappointed ! The food wasn’t fresh, so bland, no seasoning, cornbread was dryer than dry, the potato salad was creamy, service wasn’t there, they didn’t have ribs on a Sunday , they gave us 3 hot sauce pack for 3 combos, no napkins, and no utensil’s. The chicken sandwich combos chicken was just bread and fried chicken but say it comes with lettuce and topping and did not but the chicken was crunchy ♀️
… moreA Person
The food is really flavourful you will not be disappointed! I never get pictures because I usually dig right in The chicken is really good and the cornbread is very thick with a strong crust and bottom. Try to not come at the end of the day as they can sell out of favorites quickly! Very friendly and kind Staff, very giving! (I usually get the chicken dinner with different sides, this time shown I got rice and gravy with yams) (And the the other picture is a special, shrimp and fries!)
… moreDulcinea C
Neat spot. Good food. I ordered the chicken fried steak special. Generous portions of sides of mashed potatoes and collard greens. Came with cornbread. The steak itself was a little small, but I saw other plates that seemed to have large portions [fried chicken and meat loaf). The cornbread is not the sweet kind, like in the south. I loved the decor. One caveat–i recommend ordering ahead if you can. I waited for 15-20 minutes for my plate, and it didn’t appear to be very busy. Maybe not so big a problem if you have longer than a half hour for lunch break.
… moreDoug Deal
Flew in all the way from Georgia and this place is the real deal for authentic Southern soul food.
The fried chicken is seasoned from skin to bone and both the white and dark meat were most and tender.
The corn bread dressing was done of the best I’ve ever had and all of us liked what they did with the mac n cheese.
Only one thing was missing and that was sweet tea. But I know that’s a southern thing and I can forgive that.
Only wish I had room for dessert, but portions are big enough to fill you up.
Great meal at a great value.
… moreStacey Butler
Had the Oxtail and gravy over rice, Mac and Cheese, collared greens. Didn’t have any deserets. Overall, really enjoyed the meal. Called in my order ahead of time and by the time I got there it was being put together, and it was hot. I will be going back and 4 those who enjoy soul food or just down home cooking, give it a shot. Beats a lot of those really expensive and bland places U R used 2.
… moreDanielle Peltier
House of Soul did NOT disappoint. Friendly staff & service. I had the snapper, mac and cheese, cabbage & yams. My friend had the same sides but with turkey wings. The cornbread was just ok. Everything was tasty, nice portions. The pic is of my leftovers that became dinner the next day.
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