Pearl's Place is a soul food restaurant located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The restaurant has been serving up delicious Southern cuisine for over 20 years. The menu features all of your favorite soul food dishes, including fried chicken, catfish, collard greens, and red beans and rice. I recently had the opportunity to visit Pearl's Place again. I ordered the collard greens, beets, and red beans and rice. The collard greens were cooked perfectly and had a nice smoky flavor. The beets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The red beans and rice were the star of the show. They were flavorful and filling. The service at Pearl's Place was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She made sure that our drinks were always full and that we had everything we needed. Overall, I had a great experience at Pearl's Place. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal in Chicago. Here are some additional details about my experience: * The restaurant is located in a convenient location in the Bronzeville neighborhood. * The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. * The prices are reasonable. * The food is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. * The service is friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend Pearl's Place to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable meal in Chicago.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50
Recommended dishes
Red Beans

Pearl's Place is an eating establishment, however I have certainly been to far better I must say in all honesty. I seriously doubt that I will be returning there in the future. First of all, they have a dress code which is ironic since the maitre'd, wait staff, and servers were not dresses to impress themselves. As I approached the front door, I noticed the glass wasn't clean, which is a no- no for an eating establishment. Secondly, our party was made to wait until everyone arrived before we were seated. The place was small and mirrors didn't add to actual floor footage. They had menu items and offered a buffet for a certain time frame. The problem was there was one person serving breakfast items, including making omelets etc., and two people serving the lunch/dinner foods. All of the food items were on the other side of the counter behind glass, unobtainable without the three servers. The problem was the lines were long, and various persons from all over the restaurant were in line in no particular order, so we were not able to eat at the same time basically. There was two small pictures of water on the table for a party of ten throughout the entire meal, that wasn't refilled. The food was ok, but I wasn't ready to write home about it. I can take a pass on this one .... street parking only. Don't know about the restroom facilities.

I most recently visited this restaurant for dine in while I had family visiting in town March 2021 during weekday Brunch. If you want an authentically excellent Soul Food experience, this is place to come! The food is always impeccably prepared, the service is wonderful, and the experience across all the visits I have made are consistent(i.e. weekend brunch and evening buffet). You can choose to order from the menu however the buffet is the best choice really - the portions given are hearty and variety of options is plentiful so be strategic !ha there is an option to carry out leftovers based on quantity &management determination case-by-case. The atmosphere welcomes families, date nights, girls day, etc and is always calm relaxed. Lastly, there is free parking available in the lot next to the restaurant that shares space with a motel ...Definitely a good convenience vs hassling to find street parking in Chicago !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Fantastic food and fantastic service! I decided to give it a try after seeing it on a list of best places for breakfast in Chicago. It belongs at the top of the list! I sampled the buffet (which was not a typical self-serve buffet; the chef prepared and plated your meal for you). There was a great variety of traditional options as well as new things to try. The stewed apples were my favorite (Cracker Barrel has been put to shame). The service was also very friendly and they were genuinely happy to see me. The location is within an easy walk from a green line stop, which was what got my attention at first. I would walk triple the distance to get there again if needed. I was disappointed that there were not more people there because it really is a great place to dine. I look forward to returning on my next trip to the city.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

We drove in from South Bend, IN. Upon entering, we washed our hands as asked (on the signage inside the front door - the bathrooms are right there) we checked in and were told it be about a 20 minute wait that we could wait outside in our vehicle for the text that they were ready to seat us. Once seated, our server/waitress bought us hot cornbread (w/butter on the side). After consulting with her, we decided to go with the buffet. The buffet is covered by glass (because of Covid-19) and a server prepares your plate as you tell them what you want on it (so many choices). The tables are covered with white tablecloths. The food was delicious! But I think the server that prepared the buffet plates made eating there much more enjoyable. I did not get his name, but he is full of character! He really made the trip worthwhile.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

I'm so happy we decided to stop in on our way back home to Indiana. Let me tell "this place is a hidden gem." The history displayed throughout the walls is a history lesson in itself. The atmosphere was one of a down south Southern vibe. My waitress Diedre was the absolute best. She was very knowledgeable about the different food items on the menu. My fiancée is not a breakfast person, but he cleaned his place! Lol that speaks volumes about how good the food was.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Great place with a lot of history displayed throughout on the walls.
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes

This place has been here for decades. Just recently entered my radar since my brother in law passed and my sister had his repast here. They have different varieties of food, a buffet, take out all at a reasonable price. The owner(s) are great people if you want to reserve some tables(like a repast). Looks like 150 people can fit easily. Plenty of parking off street(a motel in the rear not open yet). I can't complain. I love this place.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pot Roast, Macaroni and Cheese, Smothered Chicken, Chicken Wings, Apple Cobbler, Pot Roast Dinner, Country Fried Steak, Red Beans
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

First time going to Pearls I noticed things that made me question sanitation. As we stood in line to be handed our plates of food after 2pm. There was a full omelette station with cheese, bell pepper, onions, diced ham,etc sitting out from breakfast it all looked aged and Im concerned that those items were used the next day for breakfast. I attended a repass and the food was not worthy of a return visit however the hostess told me take out was way better than the food served on the line. Well because its black owned I will try it 1 more time but take out this time. I will give a take out review.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
It seems as if Covid safety practices are a thing of the past yet I still practice fully.
Dine in: Yes

It’s hard to find good southern shrimp and grits up here in Chicago. I’m crazy for southern food and have tried to order shrimp and grits or even just grits whenever I can find them. I decided to try the shrimp and grits from Pearl’s via delivery, but assumed because of delivery times, they might not be great. Wow! I was pleasantly surprised! The food was thoughtfully packaged with foil around the container and HOT when it arrived. I was immediately hopeful. When I opened the food, I was blown away by how good it smelled and looked. One taste and I was hooked! These shrimp and grits are South Carolina level amazing! I haven’t found anything approaching the quality and taste in the Midwest. Thanks Pearls! You made my day.

From the first step into restaurant was greeted very professionally. I had the jerk turkey omelette. It was very delicious. Meat well season, hubby' was happy w/ liver & onions. All the staff we encountered we very pleasant. When in Chicago again will definitely go back.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Biscuits 2
Dietary restrictions
Haves something for every type of diet
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Parking
Parked on the street but have parking arrangements with other business.
Kid-friendliness
Kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility
Yes

Worth it for the French toast alone! I had a great experience here. The food came quick and was freshly made. The quality and quantity was well worth the reasonable prices. The atmosphere was very relaxed and comfortable. The decor and lighting is a bit outdated but nothing to cause concern over. I am blown away by the quality of the food here. I would make a trip out here for the french toast alone. Only recommendations that I would make is invest in better hot sauce and having a better online presence.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with Bacon and Green Onions

I wish I didn't fill up on an omelette (which was still wonderful, mind you) so I could have had more from the buffet! I was here with a bigger group at the end of a weeklong class we all took. Loved the atmosphere, loved the cornbread and the sweet bread, and let me tell you: I took one bite into a leg of fried chicken and I felt like I was back at my grandma's house even though I lost her 11 years ago. There's so much I'm missing out on in Chicago when it comes to food places. It's a bit of a drive but I hope to come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Biscuits 2

I went to this place for the first time and I loved it very much. The service was great and the buffet is definitely worth trying. The have a unique way of administrating the buffet (20.00) because the waiter actually serves you the food from the kitchen which is like family style eating that you experience at Italian restaurants (no customers loitering over the food). Also they do take out and serve breakfast all day. The portion size is about average, but the food is nicely prepared and tastes very good. Parking is free in the motel parking lot next door, so no need for street parking. Very historical look and feel to this restaurant and is great place to experience great soul food with great service.

My family and I visited Chicago the week of July 4th for the girls USA National Volleyball tournament. My sister found Pearl’s for breakfast. We loved this restaurant with the beautiful decor and soul food. Our server, Khadijah, was great and easy to talk too for recommendations.They offer a buffet but we decided to order from the menu. We tried the egg plate with a meat, grits and pancakes and should have ordered the biscuits. Our biscuits and grits were out of this world. They have a soul lunch menu. If you are in Chicago this is a must place to visit.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I took family there twice in one week and experienced two different chiefs Because of the vast variety of foods offered there was unlimited tasty foods to experience. Quality customer service from the time of entry and the restroom stays CLEAN & FRESH. We went there to eat and continue celebrating my mom's 75th birthday and our server Wakesha was PHENOMENAL! She was so gracious to let management about the birthday celebration they turned on the birthday song, the staff came out to sing & celebrate. Thank you Wakesha. Thank you Pearl's Place for your kindness, your awesome service & food and for an atmosphere of love!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food was amazing I like how you can go and choose what you want so you get to see it before you eat it. The buffet was worth the price. I enjoyed it and enjoyed the banana pudding I took to the room for two days. This was recommended. I come from Flint Michigan and it was worth the stop.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Biscuits 2, Banana Pudding, Red Beans
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Parking is inside of the hotel. The hotel is closed for remodeling. They allow you to park there for now.

I was born in Alabama, raised in Georgia, and lived in New Orleans for 16 years, so I've been looking for a place serving this menu since I moved to Chicago. It was my first visit, so I started with a traditional selection of chicken (baked was great, jerk had that delicious type of flavorful heat), mac & cheese, collard greens, and peach cobbler. Service was attentive & super friendly. They made sure we were having a good time. I left happy and full and I can't wait to go back and try more of this menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Peach Cobbler

This place was recommended by a friend. I'm not sure if we're still going to be friends anymore after this visit. We waited about an hour to receive our order. It was totally not worth the wait. Nothing about the food tasted like soul food. It was under seasoned. The meatloaf tasted like dog food( what I imagine it would taste like). A total disappointment. The only thing that was decent was the fried chicken and Mac n cheese. We ordered a pound cake. However, we never received it. Banana Pudding had no flavor. I most definitely won't be returning.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

The day I went (Saturday before mother's day) they had an all you can eat buffet for $20! And BOY.. Everything was delicious!!! The macaroni and cheese was AMAZING and the BREAD PUDDING with RUM SAUCE was literally the best thing I have ever put in my mouth! Not kidding! I wanted to go back again the next day. Lol My only complaint would be that the decor is a little dated but this place has been here forever and a lot of older people dine here so it makes sense. I cant wait to visit Chicago again so I can go back to Pearl's Place.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

Food was very good. Nice size portions. My only complaint was my order wasn’t accurate. They forgot to add my rolls the cornbread I selected. And I ordered kids chicken leg and macaroni and cheese. They gave me macaroni and cheese and fried corn. Not sure how they messed that up. Order was delivered so wasn’t able to go to restaurant for them to correct it and I was in area visiting so I was disappointed in that. I would visit again.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Smothered Chicken, Peach Cobbler

The food was great and the service was exceptional if you're ever visiting Chicago and need some home cooking please give pearls place a try I will stop by alsoif I'm ever in Chicago again
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Smothered Chicken, Chicken Wings
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free parking garage

Look, the food and service are fine, but I really have an issue with each person in my party being charged individual automatic tips. As far as I saw, this is not posted anywhere, and the waiter never stated this. Now, if I missed the sign stating this, then my mistake, but having a poster stating gratuity added to individual bills regardless of party size would've been a great help.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, Smothered Chicken

I must start off with the amazing service we received. Jermaine was such an amazing server. Service 5 stars. Food 4 stars. The chicken was perfect. The dressing and greens were not to my liking. I’d recommend coming here. Everyone was very nice. I love how they sing MLK Happy Birthday version. I wish this place continued success. Oh yes we met the legendary gospel singer Dorothy Norwood
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Wings

The restaurant is not in the greatest area but you could not tell from the inside of the restaurant. The ambiance is soulful. I believe the people who work and dine here are the heart of real Chicago. Everyone is friendly and wants to have a good time. I had a wonderful sever named Jermaine and like other servers were very attentive and friendly. The food was well seasoned and the staff had a just phenomenal. I want to stop at this place every time I am in Chicago. Love it ❤️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Was there on a Sunday evening no one bothered to tell me about the buffet we had to ask the food was horrible no taste high in foods like ox tails Short ribs of beef had no flavor at all The Dinner Rolls are magnificent The pink lemonade was terrible And the hardest let down of all was that dessert did not come in with the buffet and the was cost $30 per person. The young lady who waited on the table was okay nothing extraordinary about Her.... Not sure if I ever would go back unless someone told me things had changed.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

Great place for a gathering or small meal. We had our monthly brotherhood breakfast at PP. The fellowship was great and the food was excellent. The manager doubled as the egg chef and made everyone a made to order egg dish. The toast, waffles and side dishes were excellent, save the hash browns, which were a little undercooked and over seasoned. The price was reasonable at $25/person tip included. Will eat there again soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Ordered breakfast for carry out. Breakfast included french toast, waffles, and biscuits. Spent about $40. It is not unreasonable to assume that butter, syrup and/or jelly would be included with french toast, waffles, and biscuits. No condiments were in the bag. Called the restaurant only to be told that I should have asked for condiments if I wanted syrup to go with my waffles. Very poor experience today.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Amazing food, warm, family atmosphere. While waiting for our table, we met Emmett Bryant (1969 Boston Celtics championship basketball player with teammate Bill Russell) - Em's birthday celebration! Em showed us his championship ring! It was my first time at Pearl's Place - we were a group of six - everyone had a great time! Entire staff was awesome, friendly, and came by the table several times to check on us. They helped with every special request!! Five stars for food and service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I'm a former resident of Chicago. I came from Denver and brought my friend here from Matteson for lunch. We enjoyed ourselves, and the food was great. The waitress was great, too. I can't remember her name, but she was great too. I'll definitely let everyone I know to visit Pearl's Place, and the next time I'm in Chicago, I will be back.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, Peach Cobbler, Red Beans

Pearl's Place Restaurant has incredibly delicious, perfectly prepared and seasoned food!!! Through my friend's recommendation, I made a trip to the restaurant today and ordered a takeout of smothered pork chops, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes and peach cobbler. I will definitely be returning in the near future and try other items on their menu. Friendly staff and the wait time for my food was relatively short. I would definitely recommend Pearl's Place to my family and friends!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Everything about this place was amazing. The food, the service, the friendly staff, not to mention the FREE parking! I will be back soon. Visiting from WI!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Biscuits 2, Sweet Potato Pie, Smothered Chicken, Bread Pudding, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking

Attention, this Restaurant is a scam! If u only buy noodles ( Mc’nCheese that tastes like hashish for example) and salat you only pay 12$. Thats ok, isn’t it? But If you dare to order ONE small chicken that tastes like salt and weed or some other meat you have to add 28$. And only after you are finished with eating they will tell you the price. At all: low quality and high prices!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Came near end of day. Food was delicious! I had fried shrimp and cabbage. Shrimp were crispy, fresh, and piping hot. Cabbage was beautifully seasoned without being spicy. Cabbage had an earthy sweetness without mushiness. I ate most of my husband's greens. They were absolutely delicious. Apple cobbler was a sweet, crusty, late night treat.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Apple Cobbler

What Lunch!! Looked forward to eating here from the reviews. I was pleased beyond ny expectations. The food was great!! Down home southern cooking!! But what makes it great is the staff. From my greeter, to the server, to the chef at the buffet. Plenty of southern selections. Also you can order from the menu. Also white table linen, and a homie feel in the dining room. A must visit. Do not let the outside area or oarking put you off. Must visit. Thank Pearl for a wonderful lunch!!

This black owned establishment never disappoints me whenever I come here! The food is always fresh and hot! The service from everyone is always friendly, prompt, and attentive. I always enjoy coming here to enjoy a meal. Please try them out and leave your server/grill cook a generous tip, they deserve it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Shrimp and Grits

Wow!! Amazing! 10/10. Paris our server was amazing! The food was top tier! Could not get enough
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Mashed Potatoes, French Toast, Macaroni and Cheese
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Vegetarian options
Mac n cheese. Greens. Breakfast buffet

Wow, the service was impeccable! Our waiter was one of the best I've had in any fine dining restaurant! Although I can't recall his name, I can remember he was the only waiter with green stitching in his chef coat. If your looking for a nice family feel restaurant this is the place. The food was nice portion, affordable and good. I had rattle snake tall & the turkey dinner. My wife had shrimp & grits.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

I stopped in hoping for a late breakfast and discovered a new favorite restaurant on the near south side. I tried their breakfast buffet and was treated to a homemade omelette, potatoes, bacon, sausage and fresh biscuits. Everything was delicious, hot and fresh. I’ll definitely be back to try out the lunch and dinner menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

I come here once a month for breakfast. Food is wonderful, plenty variety, and service is great. They even remembered me from coming when I was pregnant. Always kind-hearted people here. Feels like I'm back on the south at this place. All should go check it out.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place to eat. Great atmosphere. The servers are great and friendly. The food is wonderful. It's all you can eat. Also they have other food if you like
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese, Biscuits 2, Smothered Chicken, Chicken Wings, Banana Pudding

My family of 5 went in on a Sunday afternoon for the all you can eat buffet. The wait was about 25 minutes to be seated. The server was pleasant, food was good and plentiful, no major complaints. We did order shrimp and grits off the menu and it wasn’t the greatest. I’d return for the buffet, they had greens, smothered chicken, meatloaf, candied yams, all day breakfast (omelettes) etc,

Found this restaurant online before visiting Chicago for a family trip. They did not disappoint. We ordered for pickup and loved every part of our meal. We thought the food was a bit pricey at first, but with the portions they give it was well worth it! The girl thank rung us out was also super nice and professional. I'll definitely be back when in Chicago again.

This place I found on Google and the reviews didn't lie!!! I had a omelette with a little bit of everything, smothered potatoes grits with cheese bacon pancakes and homemade biscuits!!! Enough said I went to the breakfast Brunch and only eat one plate, lol lol was to fool for another round
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Pleasantly pleased and surprised with how good the food is . The candied yams were a little spicy but delicious, the fried chicken was seasoned well and the Jerk turkey was good . I’m not from chicago and I randomly stumbled upon this restaurant as I was touring the city and it’s in the beautiful area of “Bronzeville” in the south side of Chicago .

The food was excellent I went will my go workers for our morning meeting. Service was excellent, cook was excellent and server knew our needs before us mentioning to her. Will definitely be back with my family
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I used to love this place. However my last 2 times here has been not good. The cornbread wasn't good, the butter didn't melt on it. My wings were under cooked despite asking for them to be fried hard. The mac n cheese wasn't good at all. I don't mind paying for good food, but I do mind paying for bad food, will not return. Disappointment...

The food was unseasoned & bland. I ordered meatloaf but it was dry. We were seated & forgotten about, I had to go to front & ask if someone was going to come take our order. When our food arrived, the plates were just dropped off & he began talking to table next to us. Did not see if we needed any condiments. More

Soul food buffet food was really good. $100 for 4 folks. Extra parking at abandoned Hotel next door. Really difficult to pull into street.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Macaroni and Cheese

This is the pot roast dinner with mac & dressing. Let me just say it was superb! Everything was flavorful i had to add salt and pepper to the mac & cheese but overall it was delicious. The muffin was a little bit hard for my taste.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

astronomical prices. you won't find their prices online. I ordered black-eyed peas and rice. it was more than twenty dollars. This is a white owned business. To their credit, they employ many blacks. Other than that the food is sub-par and overpriced.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

It was busy today. Worth the wait. I went with a program with Lake County Health Department it was fabulous the food was amazing! Everyone treated everyone like family. Chef Richard I believe his name makes the BEST pancakes, waffles and omelettes!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

The food is ok. The place looks like it can use a good, refreshing deep cleaning and organizing. It's a community staple and needs to up its game. I found the food to be a bit bland and dry.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Anyone who rates this less than 4 stars knows NOTHING about real soul food. I’ve tried several things from Pearl’s and everything I’ve had here is so darned tasty! Everything is PERFECTLY seasoned. Perfectly prepared. Zero complaints.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Depending on what you’re looking for, but this is pretty good food! This GA girl enjoyed everything. They have all you can eat that is served not open to partrons. The breakfast and soul food was good! Server Deidra was awesome! Chefs awesome too! I would come back and recommend! More

Coming from Vegas where we implode anything more than twenty years old, it was an absolute pleasure to step into historical elegance. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to enjoy a jerked turkey omelette with grits. So good!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My first time there. I enjoyed it. Seems to me its more beneficial to chose the buffet. Therefore you can try everything for a decent price. Only a few dollars more to take what you have left home. The Strawberry Lemonade was tasty. $16.99 Buffett $2.99 Lemonade $5 Carry-Out

Loved this local neighborhood spot! Met friends for breakfast and enjoyed my Chicken and Waffles! Highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area, if you're looking for some delicious soulfood, this is your place!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This is my favorite place in Chicago. A buffet... with neck bones?! Tuhhhhh leave me here. You'll find me still here. The service is amazing. Definitely worth it. I brought many of my friends here too. They all love it.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This place is great! Good is good and u can almost feel the history when u sit and eat. I roll out of there after my meal(s)!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

The biscuits are absolutely divine. The omelets are made the way you want. Everything is fresh and delicious. When I come back to Chicago, I will be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Best biscuits I've ever had! Love that they had a breakfast buffet in addition to a robust menu. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant! You will not be disappointed!!
Meal type
Brunch
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

I love this place it gives you Sunday morning at Big Mommas house on Sunday type of vibe. The food was fresh, service was fast and polite. They followed every CDC protocol during the pandemic. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the Chi!

The food, the vibe, the friendly faces! Amazing restaurant with a family home cooked breakfast vibe! The jerk turkey omelette was delicious and the biscuits well…can’t get enough of them.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Terrible food and service this is supposed to be a Turkey Omelette I purchased a dinner as well from all appearances I was ok with that it more than obvious its not edible however management argued me about giving a full refund for the

OMG gave me the “ITIS” definitely amazing and worth the slight wait time. Usually at black owned restaurants, the waiters are a problem but here they are great with etiquette & manners! They know how to treat you and are professional!

food was perfect. taste like my auntie cooking and that pot roast! Chefs kiss. Mac & cheese. Awesome! YAMS!!?! Now them yams was not as sweet to my level but it was still good!
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Came to visit from Detroit, Michigan. I told the chef I felt like my momma was back there in the kitchen!!! Their food is so good and they give you so much. Its not even expensive. I'll be back next time I'm in Chicago.

Absolutely love this place. Wanted to run back in the kitchen to see who's grandma was actually doing all the cooking. Great selection of different types of foods on the buffet. And the biscuits ❤️

Early morning meeting. Food was great. I ate from the buffett, other party members ordered off the menu. Everyone seemed happy with their food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This was the first time I went there and the food was great the collar greens the macaroni and cheese and fried chicken I took a picture but I ate my food I couldn’t wait
Meal type
Lunch

Really good Soul Food buffet! The fried Green tomatoes are delicious and crispy. Don't skip the complimentary cornbread brought to the table. Is the perfect amount of sweat and savory!

Food was great did the buffet! You're able try a variety of food. I went on a Sunday so it's a little bit more expensive during the dinner hour. Service is always great. More

Wow just wow this place is a 10/10. We had Paris for a server and she was amazing. The buffet was excellent. I love all the options. I will definitely come back. More

Words cannot describe my dissatisfaction but here it goes: Cornbread dressing:UNDERSEASONED. DRY. Zero Flavor Spaghetti: Sauce thin as paper. Again NO Flavor.

I have not been here in years. The food, service and atmosphere was wonderful. Our waitress was on point. The buffet is still great. More

Mac and cheese and collards were phenomenal along with the catfish! I'd definitely eat here again, opt out of the cornbread tho!!! More

The food is really good and is priced well. I would highly recommend you dine here. Everything from the buffet was seasoned well More

Everything about this restaurant was great, especially the food. I'll definitely visit again while I'm in Chicago. More

It's was like eating for the holidays. All of your favorites in 1 place. Buffet style.. I loved it
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Food & staff were great. Will definitely be back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5