Craving soul food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable soul food outlets in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Soul Central
Topping the list is Soul Central. Located at 2903 Central Ave., the Caribbean spot, which offers soul food and more, is the highest-rated cheap soul food spot in Charlotte, boasting four stars out of 172 reviews on Yelp.
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'Joe is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad,' the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile.
Furthermore, we found out this about the business's signature items: 'Expect chicken, pork chops, cornbread, mac & cheese and more!' it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
2. Queen's Soul Food
Next up is Queen's Soul Food, situated at 7308 D E. Independence Blvd. With four stars out of 115 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score soul food has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Yelper Jenita M. wrote, 'Food that touches my soul! The bourbon chicken was good. The cabbage and cornbread were also delicious.'
3. Island Grocery
Island Grocery, located at 5861 Albemarle Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable grocery store and Caribbean spot, which offers soul food and more, four stars out of 41 reviews.
Curious to know more? Check out this spot's signature offerings.
'Jamaican beef patties, Jamaican chicken patties, oxtail meal, jerk chicken, goat and more,' it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
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