Brunch & Soul

All I can say is WOW! The catfish was the best I have had in years. Fried perfectly and just a real treat. The soul rice had green and red bell peppers, crumbled pork sausage and was seasoned well. And can’t forget how good the biscuit was. Buttery crisp crust and light and fluffy on the inside. Perfect! The ladies were super friendly and keep things moving. Definitely will be back and will tell my friends!

Great service, food, and ambience! I visited this location on July 6 and I had a great experience. My friend and I tried the voodoo Cajun chicken pasta and the fried chicken with mac & cheese and baked beans. Literally everything tasted delicious. I would love to come back to try the chicken and waffles :)

I’ve been to Brunch and Soul twice and I was highly satisfied both times. The food is amazing and it is reasonably priced. The service is quick and the cashier is always kind. I will continue to be a returning customer to support this excellent restaurant. My only suggestions are to expand the brunch menu for every day and expand the seating area for dine in customers.

🔥🔥🔥Aint NO WAY this ladies food is this AMAZING. I got catfish w/ lemon pepper dipping sauce, fried potatoes, and rice. It was WORTH EVERY PENNY!! I cant wait to try the whole MENU!!! IM IN SHOCK, just as I was done eating out I ran into her. BRUNCH AND SOUL for 10 stars‼️ Yep 10‼️🔥🔥🔥 516 S. 18 st. The building is new, clean, organized, and very peaceful also. Customer service get another 10.

We drove up from Lexington to see about this restaurant that's been showing up in my Instagram and tiktok feed. Let me tell you, this place EXCEEDED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS. Let's start with the service. They could not have been more hospitable. Very kind and helpful with menu suggestions. Now on to THE FOOD!!! These waffles will change your entire outlook on how a waffle should taste. Fluffy and full of flavor! They had like six different flavors available today and we tried the caramel. Some other offerings were cinnamon roll, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and strawberry. Their chicken wings were not little bitty cornish hen wings. These are full size grown up wings! So incredibly juicy inside and fried to perfection without a heavy batter. I could go on and on. The soul rice is not to be slept on. Try it all. You won't be disappointed.

My first time here but not my last..the lamb chops greens and macncheese and turkey ribs were seasoned to perfection clean establishment very nice staff overall it's a vibe...10/10I highly recommend 👌🏾 😋

We stopped in today for brunch and the food was absolutely amazing! I got the fried chicken meal, with macaroni and sweet potatos. Everything was hot and seasoned perfectly. We got there before it opened, and there were people waiting already! It was non-stop busy the entire time. It is very small inside with only 3 tables or so but we were so impressed with how quick the food came out. Between all of us, we got fried chicken, meatloaf and the fried catfish and everything was impeccable! Def highly recommend!

I checked out their menu a day prior and decided on what all I wanted to order. I ordered The sweet soul Fried Catfish and waffles, with maple bacon and the bayou Cajun grits without shrimp. They're welcoming and it's a very nice atmosphere. I love catfish and it was too good to be true, I was expecting the grits to be spicy but it wasn't at all and perfect. The maple toppings for my waffles made the waffles the best! These portions are out of this world. It was my first visit here and you all definitely did amazing with the appearance & quality for a price that was well worth it. Thank you!!!!

I haven't done many reviews on here before but today that has to change. If you haven't had Chef Liyah: Brunch & Soul you need to RUN...not walk..run and try it! Customer service 10/10! As soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by the lovely lady at the counter. It was my first time in and I had no idea what I wanted. She was not only patient with me, answered all of my questions but also made recommendations. Prices are very reasonable. The restaurant was very well maintained and clean as well. The food was cooked to order hot and fresh but didn't take long at all! Flavor of the food was unmatched and it's clearly made with love! My brothers and I got a few different items as seen below: Seasoned Rice 10/10 Fried potatoes 10/10 Catfish 10/10 (side of lemon pepper buffalo ) Fried Chicken Wings 10/10 Maple Bacon Waffle 9/10 Strawberry Crunch Waffle 8.2/10 (Great flavor just slightly sweet for me.) Shrimp and Grits 9.5/10 (I don't eat grits ever) Mac and cheese 8.3/10 (I don't eat a lot of mac and cheese but it was solid.) Buttered Texas Toast 10/10 (not kidding the toast was fire .)

Pulled up on Brunch and Soul with my family, based off a TikTok video...and let me just say -- it did not disappoint. I ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese, and so did my daughter (we clearly have great taste!). My better half went for the bacon, egg, and cheese, and every single sandwich hit that savory sweet spot. The flavors were bold, fresh, and made with real care -- nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The customer service? Top-tier. Friendly, attentive, and just downright refreshing. You know when you walk into a place and immediately feel welcoming energy? That's what they're serving right alongside the food. The cherry on top was the soundtrack -- some smooth 90s neo-soul playing in the background that kept the atmosphere airy, nostalgic, and fun. The space itself is cozy, which works for now, but I can absolutely see them expanding in the future. And when they do, I'll be first in line. Whether you're rolling through with family or just craving something soulful and satisfying, Brunch and Soul is definitely a must hit. Just know that the wait time will be a little longer (20-25 min).

The food was actually very cell seasoned others I was with got the steak and 3/3 of them all stayed the steak with very well prepared. I tasted a hit and could disagree. This is definitely worth the stop while in or driving through Louisville type of spot. In fact I must not the fried potatoes were 100/10!l not to many places get them right and this place did down to the onions and softness of the potatoes. Just which they had sitting for a large table of 5 is the only reason I gave it a 4/5. This is one of those place the food is good enough you want sit and eat there fluffy buttery biscuits.

Great service, food, and ambience! I visited this location on July 6 and I had a great experience. My friend and I tried the voodoo Cajun chicken pasta and the fried chicken with mac & cheese and baked beans. Literally everything tasted delicious. I would love to come back to try the chicken and waffles :)

THE LINE WAS OUT THE DOOR, and I know why!!!! This place has already outgrown the space they are in!!! The food was fresh and was soooooo good. Even though the line was out the door, the wait for the food wasn't as long as I thought it would be. I CANT WAIT TO GO back!!!

Overall pretty tasty. The Chicken & dressing chicken was delicious but the gravy was a little more greasy than I would have liked and the dressing had more of a stuffing consistency with red peppers in it. Mac was super creamy but a little more cheese than macaroni pasta. Mashed potatoes & Sweet potatoes were also pretty good but the Sweet potatoes could have gone without as much brown sugar. Cornbread is sweet. Fried catfish was good. I was surprised that instead of the traditional cornmeal batter it was fried in a flour batter, similar to fried chicken.

DELICIOUS soul food! The fried chicken was cripsed to perfection and the mac & cheese and the greens were very well seasoned. LOVED the waffle also! The inside is small but I am happy they have indoor and outdoor seating. The staff are very friendly also. I will definitely be returning!

Food was amazing as always. Lamp chops meal for me and kids waffle for the Little. They are open on Saturday's, even though this says they aren't. This is the second Saturday in less than a month that we have been here.

The food was absolutely amazing!! I don't even like cornbread but I wolfed there's down without even noticing. The vibe is awesome. The parking is easy and next we will hit up the ice cream shop next door. My wife and I moved to Louisville a week ago and this is the first restaurant we've tried in the area. We will definitely be regulars!

This a great brunch spot. I had the fried catfish with two sides. I chose eggs and potatoes. The food was piping hot. The eggs were scrambled to perfection. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned. The catfish was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be back. We also tried the lamb chops over the bed of rice. The rice was similar to dirty rice. Well seasoned and contained pork. The bourbon sauce made the chops pop. Super good.

Brunch and Soul is nothing but good vibes, food is amazing, flavorful, just enough spice. Vibes are 1000/10

I had an order of chicken wings that were good. I would have ordered additional food/sides. but mac and cheese, greens, or yams were not available.

i like to go here all the time one of my local favorites by far. love the lamb chops.