Kayla M.
Yelp
I stopped by Northern Soul on a Sunday afternoon with some girlfriends for Brunch. We were sat inside of one of their shacks, that we reserved beforehand, and used a QR code for the menu. The staff were all wearing masks and our waiter was very chill from the start.
I was slightly disappointed with the size of shack because I felt like it was more ideal for a party of 2. The table was slightly too small for four people to fit all of our food and drinks. There was a heater inside the shack, which kept our legs and feet super warm, so we tried to make the best of it!
To start off my Brunch, I went with ordering the Spicy Santa cocktail (Jalapeño-infused Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave, Cranberry Juice) to pair with an order of Cauliflower Bites (Rice Flour Tempura Cauliflower w/ choice of sauce) coated with Sweet Chili Sauce.
The Spicy Santa cocktail was delicious and the perfect combination between spicy, sour and sweet. You could taste the liquor, but it was not too strong. It definitely had heat to it, but it was very nice and not too spicy. I would highly recommend this drink! The Cauliflower Bites were also good and perfectly crispy. The sweet chili sauce was decent but was not as strong as I would have expected. The ranch that the appetizer comes with did enhance the dish, making it one of my favorite plates of the day.
Although it's listed as a Starter, I ordered the Jackfruit Crab Cake Sliders (Jackfruit Patty, Old Bay Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Microgreens) as my main meal with a side order of House Cut French Fries. The dish came with three sliders and was the perfect amount of food with the addition of the French fries. Overall, I enjoyed the sliders and found them to be flavorful. I have not eaten crab cakes in a while, but I could definitely taste a seafood-like flavor with the sliders. The patty looked great and the bread was nice & soft. I did think there was slightly too much Old Bay mayo, but they're definitely worth a try! The fries were also noticeably handmade, crispy and seasoned well.
I was full after my meal, but decided to go for the Tres Leches. The plating was pretty and the flavor was decent, but it was a pretty standard Tres Leches. I would recommend trying another dessert option, but it wasn't bad!
All in all, I would rate my experience at Northern Soul a 3.5. They do have a friendly staff, heated shacks, great drinks and a variety of vegetarian/vegan options. If you're looking for a solid place for Brunch, I would say it's worth giving a try!