Soule

Name: Soule
Address: 1931 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (312) 526-3825
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

330 Reviews

$30 and under

Soul food

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Soulé Chicago is a boutique restaurant inspired by the first line in Biggie Small’s legendary hip-hop single,“Juicy”: “It was all a dream…” and the soulful memories of Grandma Bea’s laughter and Momma’s smile. The soul food kitchen has always been a place where family, friends and tribe would gather to catch-up on love. Soulé is no different. We welcome you to Chicago’s West Town; home of the best creole-infused soul food delights on the planet. Our vision is bigger than food. We exist in celebration of culture and community…

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Soul food, Creole
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 526-3825
Website
http://www.soulechicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Bridgette Flagg
Catering
No Catering
Private party facilities
No Private Events

Location
1931 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood
West Town
Cross street
Damen
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking

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Popular dishes

Shrimp and Grits$18.00
Cheesy grits topped with five pieces of shrimp and green onions
Fried Chicken$17.00
Three pieces of southern buttermilk fried chicken seasoned to perfection (dark/white). Served with an option of two sides
Fried Catfish$19.00
Two pieces of golden fried catfish served "your-way fillet". Served with an option of two sides
Lamb Chops$22.00
Three grilled lollipop lamb chops seasoned with our special spices. Served with an option of two sides
Blackened Catfish W/ Shrimp$18.00
Catfish fillet seasoned to perfection served over dirty rice with shrimp
Salmon W/ Shrimp$23.00
Salmon served over mashed potatoes topped with our creamy garlic spinach sauce (jerk is optional)
Catfish Po' Boy$10.00
Catfish fillet topped with remoulade lettuce, jalapeño pickle and tomatoes
Honey Drizzled Fried Chicken$18.00
3 pieces of golden fried chicken drizzled with honey and served with our house made honey hot sauce
Blackened Salmon Pasta$25.00
Fettuccine noodles tossed in our homemade garlic cream sauce with multi colored peppers topped with blackened salmon and shrimp. Allergy notice dish contains mushrooms
Fish and Grits$17.00
Creamy grits topped with 2 pieces of catfish your way fried or blackened
Fried Salmon Jerk Pasta w/ Shrimp$25.00
Fettuccini noodles tossed in our homemade jerk cream sauce with bell peppers topped with fried salmon and shrimp. Allergy notice dish contains mushrooms

Sides

Greens$3.50
Sweet Potatoes$3.50
Mac and Cheese$3.50
Dirty Rice$3.50
Cream Corn$3.50
Asparagus$3.50
Chicken Spaghetti$4.50
allergy notice dish contains mushrooms
Green Beans W/ Smoked Turkey$3.50

Desserts + Beverages

Banana Pudding$5.00
Traditional/Plain, Strawberry or Walnut
Cake Slice$3.00
Peach Cobbler$7.00
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Soule Punch$3.50
Southern Sweet Tea$3.50
Lemonade$3.50
Arnold Palmer$3.50
Soda$3.50
Bring Your Own Bottle Cork Fee$10.00

What 330 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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LINDONH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here many times and they never disappoints me. Keep doing what you all are doing the food is great the atmosphere marvelous ,thank you again. You will also see me again. Have a great day.
LP
LakeishaP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The only thing that we had a side eye about was that the waiter had his hands on the tip of the glass where we have to put our mouth on instead of holding the glass from the bottom . Other than that everything else was great . Definitely coming back
SM
SonyaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the fried green tomatoes and the fish and grits. Both were so good. Seasoned perfectly. And the sweet potatoes were amazing.
C
Chef
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first visit to Soule this past weekend was amazing! My food was delicious, the service was great. Please visit there whenever you’re in the Chicago area. 5 ⭐️
F
Fierra
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great, and very hot off the stove. I’d definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
Music to loud food was not as great waiter was nice clean place but food could of been better
E
Experience1
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
I had an amazing time!
T
Texas
Dallas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience5
Shrimp & grits were horrible. Peach cobbler was not fully cooked. Chicken was okay. Mac & cheese, greens, and cornbread were really good. Soule punch was watered down. Arnold Palmer was excellent! Banana pudding and pound cake were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Great, fun-loving service! The lamb chops were small and two of them were prepared well done and a few were juicy and perfectly prepared. The greens were over seasoned. The garlic shrimp app was amazing and the cornbread fantastic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Myself and two of my friends had lunch here- jerk wings, fried green tomatoes, honey drizzle chicken, Mac and cheese, string beans, sweet potatoes, shrimp and grits and the fried salmon and shrimp jerk pasta! Everything was great!!
VW
VanessaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was Awesome 🤩 I was worth the reservations
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was outstanding. Will definitely be back!!!
TR
TRome
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
This place is great! The food and service is great! Want to try other menu items
MW
MacWri
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting, and most definitely will not be my last.
J
Jessico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soulé touched the soul! When we arrived, the host was very accommodating to our needs. And the food was decadent - it felt like being back home in Milwaukee during the holidays. A++
PM
PatrickM
Charleston
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Service was not to inviting, my food was pretty good overall it was alright
BR
BlairR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.. amazing 🤩. Food was so good, service was very good
MZ
MacZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, friendly staff. We will definitely return to Soule!
CH
ChristinaH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great ambiance, great music. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating!
CS
ChristopherS
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice and welcoming. The owner’s sister was there and she was amazing. The food was hot and fresh. And tasted great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is very good! I had fried salmon and jerk pasta. I wish there was a location in the south suburbs.
CG
CathyG
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration for a friend. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and has already recommended to her family.
W
Willtan
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Food is just ok. Wont go back. Server not very welcoming or friendly. Music is a little loud so table convo must be elevated. Portions are normal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husband’s 48th birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Poor customer service, I purchased 3 meals with dessert and paid over $120 the chicken was dry, over cooked, and extremely salty as well as the greens the desserts had too much cinnamon in it and I called immediately and spoke to a manager explaining the situation and he told me that they would replace my 3 meals but when I was able to go back he said that he didn’t know that it was 3 meals and that he could only replace 1, very poor customer service and lack of accommodating me for their errors. The manager name was Robert if you have any problems with your orders please record your conversation so that you can have verification of what was said.
KB
KimB
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious! Everything we ate - catfish, fried chicken and lamp chops were flavorful and cooked just right. The sides - Mac & cheese, green beans & sweet potatoes were also delicious. They do not have a liquor license & for a $10.00 corkage fee, you can bring in your own wine. As out of town guests, trying to navigate the BYOB option was tricky. Otherwise it was a wonderful meal with attentive service & a great playlist in the background.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was was great. The atmosphere was calm and lively. The service was great and attentive. It was a great dining experience.
ND
NitaD
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute and small little place with delicious soul food. There was kind a few things I wanted to try but not overdo it. I will go again. Remember, the restaurant is reservation-only.
AH
AllysiaH
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere,food and service was amazing! The owner was so sweet. The food was so good. Will definitely be returning
D
Donatella
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
I felt the food was ok. I ordered the blackened catfish and added greens. It appeared as if the catfish may have been cooked and preheated. It wasn’t that warm. I also felt that greens were extremely salty. My Mom had the string beans in which I tasted. They strongly remind me of beans from a can. The fried green tomatoes were a HIT! My server was cool but the restaurant could probably benefit from an additional server. It’s probably also best that the restaurant looks into updating the furniture. It all looked a bit weathered and dirty. Lastly, I’d recommend having a conversation with the young lady who oversees the actual counter and Togo orders. It was a bit unsettling and unprofessional watching her eat and use her phone while working handling her duties.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food as always!
RJ
RobinJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for good soul food.
A
Aleathea
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love this restaurant. If you're looking for a Black owned soul food restaurant this is the spot for you! The food is delicious, the music is great, and ambiance is nice.
GE
GoodEats
Chicago
285 reviews
vip
5.0
285 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was terrific (the fried jerk salmon pasta and fried green tomatoes stood out), and the service was top notch.
J
Jalexa
Chicago
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Food was okay. Ordered drink but it was forgotten, staff had to be reminded. Service window should be moved further back so that guests don't hear restaurant personnel's conversations. Chicken spaghetti was served dry not juicy like on website. Mash potatoes were delicious. Very affordable which is a plus.
KB
KatB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall great spot and good food! The fried catfish and the honey chicken were 💯 the hostess was great! We will definitely be back!
D
Dina
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was not good at all. Waitress/Hostess forgot several of our food items numerous times. It took 45 mins for our entire orders to come out (mind you, there were only two os us dining) — then once we started eating, Hostess/Waitress comes to our table dramatically checking her watch and asked if we'd like to-go boxes. How rude? I wish that same level of expedience was channeled in ensuring our orders were placed accurately and issued to us in a timely manner. Food was merely decent. Mac & cheese was dry. Service was subpar. I had high hopes for Soule, but it seems like another fly-by-night black restaurant that'll be closed by March at this rate.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious when I visit.
RR
RitaR
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quality - fantastic comfort food - wonderful music - excellent fun staff

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Soule is rated 4.5 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

1931 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Cross street
Damen
Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Soul food, Creole
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Bridgette Flagg
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Non-Smoking

Website
http://www.soulechicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 526-3825
Catering
No Catering
Private party facilities
No Private Events

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Soule

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Additional information

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Fried Catfish

Fried Chicken

Lamb Chops 2

Appetizers

Jerk Shrimp (5)$10.00

Jerk or BBQ Jerk Wings (4)$10.00

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp (5)$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00

Creamy Garlic Shrimp$12.00

Entrees

Shrimp and Grits$18.00

Fried Chicken$17.00

Fried Catfish$19.00

Lamb Chops$22.00

Blackened Catfish W/ Shrimp$18.00

Salmon W/ Shrimp$23.00

Catfish Po' Boy$10.00

Honey Drizzled Fried Chicken$18.00

Blackened Salmon Pasta$25.00

Fish and Grits$17.00

Fried Salmon Jerk Pasta w/ Shrimp$25.00

Sides

Greens$3.50

Sweet Potatoes$3.50

Mac and Cheese$3.50

Dirty Rice$3.50

Cream Corn$3.50

Asparagus$3.50

Chicken Spaghetti$4.50

Green Beans W/ Smoked Turkey$3.50

Desserts + Beverages

Banana Pudding$5.00

Cake Slice$3.00

Peach Cobbler$7.00

Soule Punch$3.50

Southern Sweet Tea$3.50

Lemonade$3.50

Arnold Palmer$3.50

Soda$3.50

Bring Your Own Bottle Cork Fee$10.00

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