Angie’s Soul Cafe

The only reason they get 1 star is because no stars isn’t an option. I was served old chicken that tasted refried, an extreme dry waffle and burnt Mac n cheese. This place was a complete waste of time!

My husband picked up 2 dinners, on his way home from work, on a Friday evening. We both ordered the catfish dinner, which included 2 large catfish fillets, cooked and seasoned perfectly and 2 sides, we both opted for fries and coleslaw. He also ordered a side of spaghetti. The coleslaw definitely tasted better than it looked. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The fries were hand-​cut, which is always a plus. I even tasted the spaghetti, which was tasty too. I would definitely return to Angie’s.

The service was amazing. Everyone was so nice and helpful. It was basically like walking into a place & everyone working there is instantly your best friend. The macaroni & cheese was kind of slimy, though & bland. Maybe it was just an off day. The food was prepared in a timely manner. The collard greens were excellent as was the chicken, mashed potatoes & catfish. The catfish was probably the best part of the whole meal. I would definitely come again.

Had chicken and waffles before and it was decent. My man got the kool aid last time and it was straight sugar water.

Went for lunch with a group of six. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. My only issue was that the food wasn’t great. I ordered fried chicken mac and cheese and cabbage. None of it was bad, but none of it was great either.

The banana pudding is the best I’ve ever had! And I’ve had a lot of banana pudding! And hey have cool aid. The irks wasn’t my fav but they swapped it out– that’s customer service.

Great service, A group of friends came to try it out, not disappointed, great food, oxtails delicious, black eyed peas, great, catfish yummy, sweet tea just right, served in a mason jar. Fried chicken and waffles average but still good, the server was very good, friendly prompt. Everyone working seemed happy, read other reviews and well some people need to just eat McDonald’s crap. bring y your appetite and enjoy this place.

I loveeee Angies. It’s a quick and easy opportunity to grab delicious home-​cooked food for dinner.
I almost always get something «smothered» because their various gravy’s are absolutely delicious! The mac and cheese is hearty and cheddery, the okra is crisp, the potatoes are smooth, I mean, honestly, all the sides are great!
Lastly, I wanted to suggest that everyone try a jar of Kool-​Aid. It’s glowing ecto colors radiate from their cooler. It’s a nostalgic way to wash down dinner (and for me at least, you cut it with a LOT of water so it goes a long way!).

So par for the course of not so great soulfood in Cleveland. Black people and my people from the South/​Southern US this is not the business. Find a Black church cooking meals they might do better. This food is very take it or leave it and they do not know how to manage food allergies so goodluck with that. I ordered grilled chicken with no gravy. It is not worth $ 8.00.

Look, this isn’t gourmet food. It’s soul food. It’s meant to comfort. The food served here is done in the same preparation as the owner’s momma taught her momma. Generations of love are built into each bite.
When our group arrived, one of the staff members helped guide us through the menu and history of their franchise. We must’ve stuck out as newbies. This was confirmed when others came in and the ladies behind the counter addressed each of them by name. This is a place that seems to thrive on repeat business.
Through our entire time here, the staff was overly accommodating and friendly. We even compared ethnic differences between the way our family made oxtails and short ribs versus the way they did things. It really was a productive conversation. It was also nice to see them take the time in this hurried world to chat with us. Everything about the hospitality was genuine and warm.
On this night I ordered the fried chicken dinner. Dark meat and three pieces of it. For sides I chose the macaroni and cheese along with the candied yams. Everything seems to be made ahead of time and is sitting in chaffing dishes. The time it takes to prepare your dinner takes no time at all. Everything was great and will most certainly come back to try the rest of the menu. Only next time, I’ll make a point to save room for dessert. The sweet potato pie looked divine.

Umm, yes please.
This was the most satisfying meal I’ve had in a long, long time. (I’ve been tending to my diet lately…)
This is an «order at the counter» kind of place, but these lovely ladies will bring you your food. And let me tell you, they’re sweeties!
I ordered the tilapia, which came with two filets, breaded and fried in a cornmeal based breading. Yes! No fishy taste, very light, crunchy and flakey in the center. I tried pouring some hot sauce over ‘em and they were even then they were good.
The larger sized entrees come with two sides, so I ordered the green beans, mac n cheese and the collard greens. Yes, I got an extra side because I couldn’t decide. The green beans were just eh, the mac’n cheese wasn’t really my type. I like a rich, creamy sauce, not the baked kind. These noodles had seen better days, trust me. But for those of you who love baked mac, this would be right up your alley. But those collard greens? Oh man, those are good stuff. I know a lot of folks like them with more bacon-​y, porky and salty taste, but these were perfect for me. I added them into each bite of tilapia.
My dinning companions also ordered some luscious items for us to try. DO NOT skip on the oxtails. The order is small and they’re a little pricey, but you’ll thank me. These luscious, tender pieces of beef will make you swoon. Speaking of swooning, coming from a gal who literally hates yams, these bad boys were life-​altering. As in, I know only like yams if they’re from Angie’s. It tastes like they’re in this cinnamon-​y, honey and brown sugar infused sauce… just trust me here. Even if you don’t like sweets (like me) you’ll think these are delicious.
We didn’t get to taste the corn bread, which I assumed came with every meal, but I suppose not. Oh well. I can’t wait to come back to try more! Get it, Angies!

Great food! Sweet tea was a bit too sweet, but everything else is very good. Smothered chicken was delicioous along with the Mac & Cheese, cabbage and lemon cake. All vegetables are cooked with no meat but seasoned very well. This place is what soul food taste like… a Cleveland staple!

Short… ordered chicken wings and fries with sauce. Wasn’t fan of the BBQ sauce, didn’t like the fries nor the chicken wings.

We tasted several things, the best of the bunch was the yummy Oxtail Soup, delicious and flavorful. But even on a bad day, salmon is pink and doesn’t smell like tuna. So much for the Salmon Croquettes. Mac and Cheese was good, Blackeyed Peas were plain, and the Catfish Sandwich, slivers of breaded and fried catfish piled onto white bread didn’t knock any socks off. Verdict — just ok, won’t be back.

Friendly folks serving great soul food. Had some chicken dumplings with mac and cheese, both hearty and filling. Portions are very generous and I had more than enough food to last me for two meals. The only nit picky thing about Angie’s is that I wish some of their items were available all the time (like chicken and waffles, etc.).

Attention all… this is a famous «Brandon’s Five Star Rating», of the highest caliber. I ate here for the first time this Sunday afternoon. It is now my favorite restaurant in Cleveland.
I’ve been a bit disillusioned with Unilocal lately, having to read a bit too much about Melt, some dude named Symon, stuff that’s «handcrafted» and all that garbage that can occasionally make normal people nauseous.
I cured that today.
Angie’s Soul Food Café.
Located on the Southwest corner of Superior and East 39^th Street, this place is a true gem that should be cultivated and cherished. I’ve been looking for a place like this since I moved back last August.
Walking in, I was surprised by the inside. Not fancy, but meticulously clean and spacious. The floors are nicely polished wood, with standard formica-​type tables. The ceilings are soaring high, and covered with the old tin coating. There are two separate dining areas; I ended up in the one where the ordering station is, with a great view out the gigantic front window of the train trestle and the newly blooming trees taking over the abandoned buildings and lots. It teared me up with memories of the Bronx and Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
I was instructed to head over to the register when I was ready with my order, which took a moment to figure out as it was my inaugural visit. They have your standard southern fare and sides. Everyone who works there is friendly and allow you to take your time.
I had the 2 piece fried chicken meal, which you can get with one ($ 6) or two ($ 8) sides. I got two sides, collard greens and candied yams.
The chicken was about as spot-​on as you can imagine, crispy on the outside and somehow juicy on the inside. The yams were Of God, cut in cubes and set inside a sweet sauce that you can mush together to make a dish that could be served as a dessert. The collard greens were exactly as I like them (which not everyone would agree with), plain in a bit of their own juices. I know some folks like them with ham hocks, which I don’t.
They gave me two pieces of cornbread, and I ordered a bottled rootbeer to wash it down. I still haven’t eaten the cornbread. That’s for tonight’s snack.
They also have assorted cakes and sweet potato pie. I didn’t have nearly enough room to try any of them… but they looked homemade.
And what do you know? The bathrooms are spotless.
So yeah, I’ve found my new spot in Cleveland. It’s as if my life is completely coming together.
But…isn’t that what southern soul food all about? Bringing things (people) together?
There’s parking on the front of the building (a restored century building) or on the side. The only way I can *possibly* think of improving the place is to put up a bike rack.
This place is perfection. Though, I can’t imagine that we’ll see the owners of Angie’s on TV anytime soon… they’re too busy feeding the hardworking people of Cleveland with reasonably priced, exceptionally tasting food.