Every state's best soul food for unforgettable platters

Soul food is unbeatable. Here are the top African-American eateries with generations-old recipes. Expect collard greens, beans, cornmeal, catfish, pork, & fried chicken.

In the 1960s, "soul" referred to African-American culture. Check state travel advisories & restaurant websites for hours & limitations.

J.W. Beverette's, Montgomery

J.W. Beverette's Soul Food may be little, but it's busy. It serves smothered pork chop, oxtails, yams, green beans, collard greens, catfish nuggets, & peach cobbler.

Sue's brings Phoenix spirit, one plate at a time. Great place Local street painters painted Sue's Soul Food Heaven's beautiful exterior. Owner's late sister inspired eatery.

Sue's Soul Food Phoenix

The So Full Cafe has a friendly atmosphere and fast service. It's at Arkansas Baptist College but open to the public. Smoked oxtails, fried pork chops, are popular.

Little Rock's So Full Cafe

California's comfort food? Fixins Soul Kitchen serves 24-hour brined fried chicken, cornmeal-crusted catfish, mac 'n' cheese, & "Adult Kool-Aid".

Sacramento's Fixin's Soul Kitchen

In the 1960s, "soul" referred to African-American culture. Check state travel advisories & restaurant websites for hours & limitations.

J.W. Beverette's, Montgomery

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