Best Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia, PA
Looking for Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Soul food restaurants with fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread and peach cobbler.
This guide lists 10 Soul Food Restaurants in and around Philadelphia, spread across 8 ZIP codes. 10 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 7 link to their own website, 10 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Tasties Soul Food Restaurant
- Address 1214 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Phone (215) 477-0281
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
2 Butter's Soul Food To Go
- Address 2730 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Phone (215) 235-4724
- Website buttersoulfood.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12-8 PM |
| Thu | 12-8 PM |
| Fri | 12-8 PM |
| Sat | 12-8 PM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
3 SOULFUL D'LITES
- Address 529 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- Phone (215) 883-0151
- Website soulfuldlitesphilly.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 2-10 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
4 SY'S SOULFOOD PALACE
- Address 2832 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Phone (215) 944-4441
- Website syspalacesoulfood.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-7 PM |
5 Rex at the Royal
- Address 1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Phone (267) 319-1366
- Website rexphl.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 7 AM-7 PM |
6 Ol Boys Soul Food Restaurant
- Address 243 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Phone (215) 471-3331
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
7 Crafty Soul
- Address 5610 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Phone (215) 921-5598
- Website craftysoulfoodphilly.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 3-10 PM |
| Thu | 3-10 PM |
| Fri | 3-11 PM |
| Sat | 3-11 PM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
8 Stuff'D by Jannah Jewelz
- Address 643 N 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Phone (215) 921-2720
- Website stuffdbyjj.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12-9 PM |
| Wed | 12-9 PM |
| Thu | 12-9 PM |
| Fri | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Sat | 12 PM-12 AM |
| Sun | 12-8 PM |
9 Favors
- Address 2867 N Taylor St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- Phone (267) 455-0244
- Website favorsrestaurant.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 2-9 PM |
| Thu | 2-9 PM |
| Fri | 2-9 PM |
| Sat | 3-9 PM |
| Sun | 2-9 PM |
10 Tasties Soul Food Restaurant
- Address 1214 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Phone (215) 477-0281
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-11 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-11 PM |
How to choose Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Philadelphia and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Philadelphia
Philadelphia has its own licensing rules that go beyond state law: the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections (L+I) issues contractor licenses, permits and trade licenses, so plumbers, electricians and contractors working in the city need an L+I license on top of any state registration.
SEPTA's subway, trolley and bus network covers most of the city, so check whether a business is near a Market-Frankford or Broad Street Line station if you don't drive. Street parking in Center City is limited and enforced by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Philadelphia is in Philadelphia County, and local phone numbers use the 215, 267 and 445 area codes. Popular areas include Center City, Old City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philly, University City, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill.
Frequently asked questions
Which Soul Food Restaurants in Philadelphia are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Tasties Soul Food Restaurant, Butter's Soul Food To Go, SOULFUL D'LITES, SY'S SOULFOOD PALACE, Rex at the Royal, Ol Boys Soul Food Restaurant. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Philadelphia do these Soul Food Restaurants cover?
The Soul Food Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 19104, 19121, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19139, 19143, 19146. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Philadelphia restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Philadelphia?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.