The Good Life Soul Food Café ~ Where Life is Good! Make us your go-to spot for Turkey products, Fresh Greens, Yams, Macaroni and Cheese, Beans, and Chicken, Pork Chops, Liver, Beef Short Ribs, Meat Loaf, (Turkey Wings-Sundays Only), etc Cooked Fresh Daily
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Address: 11226 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: (773) 840-3163
Website: https://thegoodlifesoulfoodcafe.com/
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The Good Life Soul Food Cafe located in the heart of Chicago IL offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can savor authentic soul food dishes.
Reviews
Dorian Johnson
Well I can say I love supporting black owned restaurants but we as a people have to do better. The customer service was very good here. I even bought items from the sweet shop as well. The food that I purchased just wasn’t put together as I thought it would be. I spent close to 50$ for my 2 meals and even though I made it tasty to my liking at home and ate it, I just wasn’t pleased. My first time at the new location wasn’t what I thought it would be. I’ll definitely go back to the sweet shop. I’ll post my pics but that’s all I want to say. Just have to do better.
… moreL H
I would’ve gave the food a negative 10 if it was permissable. Unfortunately I decided to give THIS place a second Chance, it won’t be a THIRD!! I’ve Never eaten or tasted Sweet Greens, Also I Didn’t ask for jerk sauce ON let alone was I informed the chicken would come drowned in it either. I guess Since they didn’t describe the macaroni and cheese as being baked I can’t be to upset that it wasn’t AND tasted dry, unseasoned, and definitely tasted like it came from the box of Kraft macaroni and cheese AND not the kind WITH the deluxe cheese sauce but the kind that comes with the powdered cheese packets. THIS small portion of food that I paid 20$ for wasn’t worth the Long drive it took too purchase it. ME being the Foodie I Am I wouldn’t mind driving an hour or more for Great tasting and quality food The Good Life Soul Food Cafe JUST doesn’t offer it. If you want to waste your Time AND give away YOUR hard earned money for inedible Food THIS is the place to Go.
… moreAnthony Lee
Not noisy at all The food was delicious everything we got was delicious. Very well cooked and seasoned. The pork chops the mac and cheese and the candy yams
… moreCara Harris
My family ate here for Father’s Day and we all ordered different things. Everything and I mean EVERY entree we tried was so good! Sometimes with soul food it can be bland, too greasy, or too salty. But they know exactly what they’re doing in here. I can’t wait to go back.
… moreLinda Gage
This was my first time here the food is really good everything is from scratch I will be going back there in the near future
… moreChiquita M
Great service! Food tastes like its just cooked, its missing seasoning & love. Its just not good! I hate to leave bad reviews buuuuttt nothing had flavor & Im not sure but I believe the meatloaf is turkey & it had open pit bbq sauce on it. String beans straight out the can 🙁 my husband’s smothered chicken was OK thats it. Not worth the money spent.
… moreJoi Spraags
My sister and I stopped here for dinner this evening. Ms Beverly was our cashier and she greeted us with the biggest and warmest smile. We placed our order and I felt like we didn’t even have to wait that long for our dinners. Everything taste sooooo delicious. I’ve tried to find a good soul food spot for those days I just don’t want to cook for myself and I’ve found it!! My sister had a problem with 1 of her sides and Ms Beverly made it right without any hesitation. I absolve love good customer service!
… moreTKO TKO
12-7-25 I stopped by to get something. So I got a large red beans and rice, and sweet potatoes. While emptying the container there was huge chunk of sweet potato. No meat in my beans. I was disappointed truly. Not sure if I want to give them another chance, cause I have had so much better.
… moreCharles Watkins
I’m a CHEF who specializes in Soul Food cooking. My happiness in this world is when I step into the kitchen, knowing that I am at my very best, bringing smiles the hearts, stomachs and souls of those who has had the pleasure of enjoying really good soul food that has been prepared and cooked with love. However, i perfected my craft while working at a soul food restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was entrusted with implementing new and exciting foods, recipes, and customer service to that establishment. Ultimately we were voted the number 1- soul food restaurant in the state of Minnesota. I gained a following by way of the community first, and then by cooking for celebrities. I cooked / catered for the Timberwolf’s, Twins, and the Vikings. As well as cooked privately for their players and families. I will explain my reasons for the stars given shortly because this establishment is given the benefit of the doubt.
My big brother and I went looking for some soul food because that is what he wanted. He ordered fish with extra sides and I ordered baked chicken thighs with Mac-RB & Rice and a side of yams. Mistake #1. We decided to dine-in and was not offered a single glass of water. We ask about it and was told we sell water and pop and don’t give it out for free.
Mistake #2. The chicken I received was seasoned very well, but it was not hot or warm, it was lukewarm. The yams were slightly warm but was really good because they weren’t overpowering with sugar or cinnamon.
Mistake #3. The red beans & rice had no flavor or seasoning to it, it was just bland. The beans should’ve been cooked with its own juices, in butter, accents, and Montreal seasoning and then married with the rice.
Mistake #4. The Mac was cool /not hot and plain as well! However, all I did was added a little salt and it was good. It could’ve used some cheese sauce, accent, sea salt one more spice that would have made the devils tastebud thank God!
Overall, this is a warm and inviting place and from what I had heard about the previous establishment that had burned down, they once had the best souls food on the south side across Halsted. The reason for my stars given is because I
believe that the owner should stop everything in the kitchen, have a serious conversation with the staff, and she herself needs to get back in the kitchen and retrain her kitchen staff on how to do things the way they were done in the beginning.
P.s, I just may take her up on her offer not to come and work for her but to share some of my award winning secrets with her and her staff. The future could be brighter with this business, but the master CHEF which is the creator of this business has to be willing to make only some small changes. I will be return for another meal soon!
Sincerely, CHEF CHARLES!
… moreMy big brother and I went looking for some soul food because that is what he wanted. He ordered fish with extra sides and I ordered baked chicken thighs with Mac-RB & Rice and a side of yams. Mistake #1. We decided to dine-in and was not offered a single glass of water. We ask about it and was told we sell water and pop and don’t give it out for free.
Mistake #2. The chicken I received was seasoned very well, but it was not hot or warm, it was lukewarm. The yams were slightly warm but was really good because they weren’t overpowering with sugar or cinnamon.
Mistake #3. The red beans & rice had no flavor or seasoning to it, it was just bland. The beans should’ve been cooked with its own juices, in butter, accents, and Montreal seasoning and then married with the rice.
Mistake #4. The Mac was cool /not hot and plain as well! However, all I did was added a little salt and it was good. It could’ve used some cheese sauce, accent, sea salt one more spice that would have made the devils tastebud thank God!
Overall, this is a warm and inviting place and from what I had heard about the previous establishment that had burned down, they once had the best souls food on the south side across Halsted. The reason for my stars given is because I
believe that the owner should stop everything in the kitchen, have a serious conversation with the staff, and she herself needs to get back in the kitchen and retrain her kitchen staff on how to do things the way they were done in the beginning.
P.s, I just may take her up on her offer not to come and work for her but to share some of my award winning secrets with her and her staff. The future could be brighter with this business, but the master CHEF which is the creator of this business has to be willing to make only some small changes. I will be return for another meal soon!
Sincerely, CHEF CHARLES!
Tasha Belt
Trash first time at the new location and definitely will not be going back. Can’t see the food being prepared so no idea if it’s fresh I ordered pork chops paid $22 for thin cut pork chops and it wasn’t even one hole took it back in elderly lady responded that’s just the way the butcher cut them. A complete letdown and a waste of money
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