Welcome to Jordyn’s Soul Cafe, a culinary oasis bringing the spirited flavors of the Caribbean to Houston, TX, and its surrounding areas. Established in 2024, our soul-stirring dishes are sure to transport you to island paradise. Enjoy our signature dishes, including succulent jerk chicken, hearty stews, and vibrant sides bursting with flavor. In addition to our dine-in experience, we offer catering services to elevate any event. Indulge in our delectable brunch options, perfect for a leisurely weekend treat. At Jordyn’s Soul Cafe, we are more than just a restaurant – we are a celebration of culture, community, and above all, soulful food. Visit us today and savor the experience!
Jakeera McNeil
I really wanted to like this place because the food is actually solid, but the service and cleanliness were a total disaster.
The Service: As soon as I walked in, I overheard a server complaining that her table walked out without paying. Honestly? I can see why. If the service we received was any indication, she likely wasn’t paying attention to her customers at all. I had to ask twice just to get a single napkin to wipe my hands.
The Atmosphere & Hygiene: The women’s restroom was unacceptable. There was no toilet paper, the trash cans were overflowing, and the paper towel dispenser was empty. When I brought this up to the manager, she claimed she had cleaned it 25 minutes prior—which was clearly a lie unless a crowd of fifty people used it in that window. I actually had to explain to her that I just wanted to be able to wash my hands before eating. It was only 8:00 PM; there’s no excuse for that level of neglect.
The Food: To be fair, the entrée is an 8/10, but the side portions are very small for the price.
Even with good food, the lack of professionalism and basic sanitation makes this a “one and done” for me. I won’t be coming back.
… moreTianna Smith
I had an amazing experience at Jordyn’s Soul Cafe! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and the food was incredible.
My server, Keke, truly made the experience exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her energy and professionalism added so much to the overall vibe and made me feel genuinely taken care of.
The food was delicious, flavorful, and clearly made with love. You can tell this place takes pride in both their service and their meals. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping by—especially if you’re lucky enough to be served by Keke!
… morechristina frederick
This restaurant was shared on Instagram so we decided to check it out. The food was excellent. We got salmon egg rolls which was very very delicious. We also got the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer that was delicious as well. We ordered a lemon drop and a Cartier Caribbean lemonade. The drinks were very flavorful and tasty. For the main entree we ordered the crab fried rice and the portion was huge enough to share with 4 people. We also ordered the broccolini but broccoli came out instead and cornbread. The cornbread was moist and delicious. They were both really good. The service wasn’t bad but wasn’t that great. My biggest gripe was they do not tell you that the gratuity is included already for a party of 2 or more. They come to the table with the machine to pay and automatically tell you the total with service gratuity included. I did not know because I paid cash so they got double the gratuity. Our server never said the gratuity was included even though I mentioned getting her more cash for the gratuity. So beware of that even if you pay with card.
… moreMsMoody713
After seeing mixed reviews, I finally tried it for myself. I expected more it wasn’t as good as I thought it would be. I had the catfish with two sides. The fish was okay, I wish it was fried harder. I didn’t like the mac and cheese and the cabbage was okay. The other pics were my friends plates. One friend had turkey meatballs…I think she said they were bland. Oh yeah, the drinks were great…I had a Caribbean lemonade (I think). Oh, be aware they is a charge for parties of “two” or more. I would try them again and maybe order something else. We went on Saturday at 12pm, and there was no wait. The waitress was attentive amd helpful also.
… moreDerenique Jefferson
I loved this restaurant and our waiter Amia was awesome. She was fast with service and got everyone order right. The food came out fast and was delicious I would definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back. But when and if yall go. Please ask for Amia to be your waiter. FYI JORDYN can cook. lol
… moreFancy_Manifestations
The Spaghetti Egg Rolls were good. But the Jerk Lamb Chops tasted like it was just seasoning slapped on it and not marinated then grilled. The Collard Greens were sweet and some may like that I prefer mine savory. The texture was good for the greens. While the Mac N Cheese had a great cheese pull and was baked it fell flat and the cheese was heavy on the sharp side. The Yams were very candied. Banana Pudding you can leave that menu item where it is. Drunk N Love is a great drink if you like Hennessy. The manager was very nice, our server was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable thanks Jared. They have Hookahs but I’m not interested. The music was great and it was a laid back atmosphere. I would recommend having reservations it made seating super easy. Valet parking advise its $10.
… morem bilal
From outside- in the area is a bit cramped there is valet parking for 10 bucks which isn’t bad but I found a parking spot not too far down the street. As we approached, I noticed the outside seating with umbrella canopies was a nice touch. Upon entering, I saw the black and red interior which gave me an “in the club” vibe that I hadn’t felt in two decades. It was nostalgic. The music was two notches too loud but the era and genre was on point which elevated my nostalgia making it tolerable. Our waitress was Rachel and she was amazing. She was the best waitress that I’ve had in the history of waitresses. She had a very good spirit and everything she said felt real and genuine. Give her a raise. The food was outstanding. Everything was delicious no complaints. I was so hungry I burned my mouth on those wonderful piping hot, sweet and sticky yams but I guess that was my fault. The Ox tails? Perfect. My wife had the catfish: Perfect. The lamb chops? Although so far there’s only one place that I can say had better chops and that was a spot in Chicago, but other than those, these were the best I’ve tasted. Jerked, tender and juicy. Fabulous. Everything was fabulous fabulous fabulous. We even had our pictures taken which again influenced my ” in the club ” vibes. A great place to visit, great to be around grown folks and it’s great that it’s black owned. I’m glad we parked down the block because I was stuffed and the walk helped loosen up the tightness. An enjoyable experience with pictures to prove it.
… moreSean Jones
Best southern/ soul food I’ve had in Houston thus far. Despite the prices, the portions are enormous. We had the soul rolls, beef short ribs, candied yams, lobster mac and cheese, and cornbread. The desserts were excellent as well: peach cobbler and banana pudding—incredible southern homemade food in HTX. Drinks were good as well! You must try it.
… moreHana Uddin
We came to Houston for a bachelorette trip with a group of 11, and this place came highly recommended. We arrived expecting good food and great service. Our waitress, Sieia was truly a 10/10. She was attentive, kind, and incredibly patient with our large group. I have absolutely no complaints about her, and she is the main reason for the 5 stars. She handled everything with professionalism and care, and we really appreciated her throughout the entire experience.
However, what the entire group was very unhappy with was the behavior from management, specifically the kitchen chef/manager. She had short black hair and a very poor attitude. At one point, she came out with our food but handed it to our server instead of bringing it to us, while we clearly saw her personally serving other tables. On top of that, she repeatedly made faces and displayed a negative attitude.
If there is an issue with a staff member, that is something that should be handled privately and professionally, not in front of guests. Witnessing that kind of behavior was extremely unprofessional and honestly uncomfortable for us to watch. It was upsetting because our waitress did not deserve to be treated that way, especially after working so hard to take care of our large group.
This kind of behavior reflects poorly on leadership and the overall management of the restaurant. I hope this is addressed because it certainly left a negative impression on our group. Not only that our food is as wrong and late and we don’t even get some items so this needs to be fixed and looked into.
… moreSho YourBeat
My friend made a reservation for her birthday. We get there on time and we are sat right by the door so everyone coming in or out has a front row view. They state they are limited on seating as other parties are continuously coming in and out. We sit for almost 20 min before we are greeted. Someone gets the attention of the hostess to ask if someone will be coming over and immediately met with attitude as the hostess’s are gossiping and chatting at the stand directly in our view as we are in front of the stand by the door. I guess we interrupted them and they didn’t like that. Gave us an immediate attitude. When our waiter finally comes over he was definitely pleasant. We were over the experience by then but still ordered so we could leave ASAP. I personally got the catfish platter with two sides. It was good. The catfish being placed on lettuce after being fried was my only issue truly as it made it hard to pick up. Two ppl got the shrimp Alfredo that was cold when it arrived. They immediately told the waiter and he told a manager in front of us and the manager just walked off. We were ready to go so we didn’t want to wait for it to be remade just wanted to bring it to his attention. We asked for a manager and he came over and criticism was given on site. Even the professionalism. He removed my food from the bill instead of the two Alfredo’s because he never even asked clarifying questions just wanted to do something so we would go about our day. While leaving out my friend was very verbal about our treatment and stated to the hostess you were very rude and she got into a back and forth screaming match while we were trying to leave. The whole experience was really not pleasant. I wouldn’t return. Customer service is important. It was disregarded this evening.
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