JBJ Soul Kitchen

Another great meal had by our group with very friendly servers and staff helping out the shrimp. Kebabs were fantastic. The Mexican corn salad was good. The best part was the dessert. I believe it was some kind of blueberry poundcake with all the blueberries down at the bottom, it was deliciousmuch success, and I will be back hopefully for the chili cook off.

The restaurant is warm and inviting with a very homey feel. The staff was friendly and attentive. I had the soup and my partner had the salad. We both had the pork chop with mashed potatoes and green beans. We also both had the carrot cake for dessert. The salad was perfectly dressed and my soup was rich and thick. The pork chop was very thick and well seasoned. The mashed potatoes were rich and buttery and the gravy was flavorful. Each component was delicious but a bite of the three was sublime. The carrot cake was fragrant and not-too-sweet and the cream-cheese icing was the perfect counter-balance. I have paid a lot more than the suggested donation for meals that weren't this good. My partner and I enjoyed our meal very much and plan to return.

What a special place. Great ambiance, very committed and kind volunteers, and the food was outstanding. It is definitely worth a visit!

Very disappointed. Not by the food, but by the way my family and I were treated. After my brother mentioned to the waiter that he didn't speak English, the waiter turned to me and said, "Well, I don't speak Spanish, I hope you speak English." I told him I spoke English, so he didn't have to worry. He explained to me how much the suggested donation was ($30 per person) and that I wouldn't have to pay anything for my 3-year-old. Then a waitress came to the table already with an attitude. I mentioned to her that I was going to be paying the full suggested donation for two meals ($60) and if it was possible to get a grilled sandwich for my toddler (it was on the menu). She said I would have to order a full meal if I wanted the sandwich. I explained to her that I didn't want the rest of the food to go to waste since I knew my kid wasn't going to eat everything. She declined. So I'm confused; the first person said my kid could eat at no cost, but then the second person refused to give my toddler just one of the items in one meal?! When it was time to pay, the guy asked me how much I wanted to pay. I gave him $60 and he said, "Oh, are you sure?" I asked him, "Didn't you say $30 per person?" Then I asked him if they had anyone that couldn't pay for their meal that afternoon. He said yes. I gave him extra money and said it was to help cover the cost of their food. He definitely looked surprised. I've been in this country for almost 30 years. This is the first time I have felt discriminated against the way I felt last week when I visited this place. Nowadays, telling someone that you can't help them because you don't speak their language is just an excuse. With all the available technology, if you want to help someone, you can.

What a wonderful experience with Executive Chef Emily hosting a Cooking Demonstration. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to going back and donating to an organization that helps people in need get a warm high quality meal. Menu: ~ Spring Pea Arancini served with a Herby-Lemon Dipping Sauce ~ Soul Seasoned Pork Roulade ~ Orange Olive Oil Cake with Earl Grey Tea Crème Anglaise What is JBJ Soul Kitchen? JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit Community Restaurant established by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. We serve paying customers and those in-need. If you are unable to pay, we invite you into our restaurant to enjoy a warm meal and learn about volunteering opportunities at JBJ Soul Kitchen. If you can donate, we ask that you make a suggested donation and also Pay it Forward. We provide a dining experience that fosters a sense of community and addresses issues of food insecurity.

Excellent food from a limited, but diverse, menu. The night we came here they had four entries: chicken; pork; fish; tofu. The appetizers were a soup or a salad. Dessert was carrot cake or fruit. The service was friendly and courteous. We wanted to support the good work they do for those in need.

The food at the JBJ soul kitchen is always amazing. But the best part about it is that you are giving back to the community and supporting their cause when you eat there. All the servers are volunteers and it’s just an overall feel good atmosphere. Definitely stop by!

Another great meal cooked and served perfectly. Food, staff, diners, music...all top quality - we need more JBJ Soul Kitchens!! This is my Birthday Dinner spot 2 years now. Dont miss the beautiful culinary garden in the courtyard. A happy place, lots of smiles...when life serves up too much "no" - good people can come here for a big helping of "yes"! Support it if you can.