Nothing hits like home cooking—especially when it brings back the love and flavor of Grandma’s Sunday table. These five soul food spots on Long Island serve up that Souther Comfort, one plate at a time.
1. Lola’s Southern Cuisine – Medford & Patchogue
Lola’s blends Southern hospitality with rich, homemade flavors. Their fried chicken is legendary, and the oxtails, mac & cheese, and cornbread taste like they came straight from your grandma/auntie’s kitchen. Everything’s made with care—and soul.
2. Village BBQ – Merrick
Tucked away in Merrick, Village BBQ brings that smokehouse flavor with a soulful twist. From brisket to BBQ ribs and baked mac, every bite is rich, tender, and worth the drive. Their southern-style cornbread? Straight fire.
3. Backyard Barbeque – Freeport
Backyard Barbeque lives up to its name—this place feels like a cookout every day. Their smothered turkey wings, pulled pork, and creamy mac are slow-cooked with love and heavy on flavor. It’s a go-to for real soul food heads.
4. Brooklyn Fish – Wyandanch
More than just seafood, Brooklyn Fish brings Southern comfort to Wyandanch with fried fish, shrimp, and hush puppies that melt in your mouth. Don’t skip the sides—banana pudding and sweet yams steal the show.
5. Angie’s Soul House – West Babylon
A rising star on the soul food scene, Angie’s Soul House is all about warm hospitality and soulful flavors. Known for fried whiting, creamy mac, and candied yams, this West Babylon spot is perfect for when you’re missing home cooking.