Austin Graff
Opened in 2019 inside a small strip mall, Addie Loves Soul is a tiny soul good restaurant near the D.C.-Maryland border in Ward 7. A friend and I stopped by for lunch around 12:15pm on a Tuesday. Here’s our experience.
1) Food: Since we wanted to try a few things, we ordered two platters- the fried whiting with two sides and the turkey leg with two sides. For dessert, we got the peach cobbler with whipped cream. Most every dish was well seasoned and full of flavor, but the winners were the turkey leg, fried whiting, mac and cheese, and yams.
2) Drinks: They sell iced tea, lemonade, and juice as well as sodas and bottled water. I enjoyed the lemonade.
3) Service: It’s attentive and helpful. With two other customers inside eating, our food came out in ten minutes. Staff frequently checked in on us, including the cooks asking us about the food.
4) Space: It’s small with a single booth and a few small tables in the back. Most pick up food for takeout. There’s a restroom in the back. The entire place is homey and clean.
5) Area: There’s a small parking lot out front. It’s near the D.C.-Maryland border so there’s an old boundary stone nearby.
… moreCliff Rush
Everything I ordered was delicious and tasted like your grandma cooked it! I meant the owner who was onsite and was kind enough to give me a tour of the Cafe. I will be returning. As Mrs. Addie opens her lounge area, this will be an amazing place to dine. Everyone treated me like family. Healthy portions was greatly appreciated and worth the price. Please give Addie’s a try.
… moreKennedi Bryant
I had the best experience here at Addie‘s. The owner was amazing and super accommodating with what our request were for our order and allow us to try a variety of things on their menu. I highly recommend their turkey, yams, mac & cheese, green beans, and mashed potatoes while these are our favorite everything was well seasoned, including the cornbread, which is to die for. The staff is incredibly kind and I knew I was taken care of here at this establishment. Even though parking was slightly challenging, I most definitely will be back.
… moreCheryl Wilson
As a first-time visitor, I ordered the fish and grits breakfast and the lemon cake. The wait time was reasonable, which is expected since the food is cooked to order. The presentation in the carryout container was appealing and set high expectations. However, the grits had too much sodium, resulting in an aftertaste- I couldn’t eat it. This significantly impacted my rating, which is a 3 out of 5. Despite this, everything else—including the fish and lemon cake—was delicious and well-prepared.
… moreJasmine Boatner
Addie Loves Soul is a great addition to the neighborhood. I live nearby so I walk here pretty often to treat myself to a good meal. Everything I’ve tried has been really good.
… moreBrenda Johnston-Grantham
The food here was great. It was great customer service, and a clean environment. HOWEVER, They be on black people time with opening up late. My coworkers and I, ordered chicken wings and they said it will be a 25-30 minute wait. I was thinking damn do you catch the chicken, pluck it, clean then cook it. Just yesterday we ordered greens just as lunch time started and they only had enough for one of us . Come on young King, you created a great business don’t mess it up
… moreRavyn
The liver and onions were cooked to my liking. I did not like that the rice was mushy and the greens lacked flavor. Friendly staff, I’d try again to raise the rating.
… moreCheyenne Cox
The Chef Smiley puts his foot in all the food! Best food in the town y’all just don’t know. The owner makes you feel like you right at home and just everything about the place is enjoyable! Food is amazinggg!!!
… moreLaura Njanga
I stopped by Addie’s Soul Food in Capital Heights and had the best fish and grits. The fish was fresh and seasoned perfectly. Chef Smiley even greeted me with his hospitality and shared the vibe of his business. Highly recommend!
… moreBrishonne Tollie
We had Addie’s Love’s Soul Food cater our Thanksgiving corporate lunch, and it was amazing! Our staff loved the food. The team at Addie’s was incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, offering great guidance on what would work best for our lunch. They were also very accommodating and adaptable to our staff’s dietary restrictions.
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