Soulé

"Chicago does not play when it comes to jerk chicken. We have so many great spots that if a restaurant wants to compete, the chicken must be grilled to perfection, and have the right amount of spice. Soule’s jerk chicken wings pass every test. This soul food restaurant in North Lawndale serves Creole-inspired recipes that were passed down to the chef from her mother, and thankfully, now the delicious food is passed down to us. " - adrian kane, phaithe norman, john ringor

"There’s no place like home for Soulé, bringing its Creole soul food back to North Lawndale." - Eater Staff

"Ownership moved the flagship from West Town to North Lawndale giving the neighborhood a rare full-service sit-down restaurant. The menu offers creole-influenced soul food with shrimp and grits, crab legs, fried catfish, lamb chops, and more. Chef and owner Bridgette Harris has also earned a following among celebrities including NBA legend Scottie Pippen, rapper Lil Baby, and TV personality Star Jones." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"The original Soulé in West Town had the ability to improve our mood, even on the darkest day of winter. And we’re happy to report that Soulé 2, their new location in North Lawndale, has that same Feel Good Factor™. This is partly due to the upbeat atmosphere and friendly servers, but also because the menu of delicious soul food (like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and peach cobbler) is identical to the original. What’s different is that the space is much larger, and has a full bar. " - phaithe norman, adrian kane

"The original Soulé in West Town (which is temporarily closed) is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. And we’re happy to report that Soulé 2, their new location in North Lawndale, has that same Feel Good Factor™. This is partly due to the upbeat atmosphere and friendly servers, but also because the menu of delicious soul food (like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and peach cobbler) is identical to the original. What’s different is that the space is much larger, and has a full bar. Whether or not you actually need to be comforted, the comfort food here will get the job done.  " - adrian kane, john ringor