About
Luella's Southern Kitchen, located in Chicago, Illinois, offers a unique Southern-American dining experience. The restaurant provides a variety of traditional Southern favorites, all cooked up in a rustic and intimate atmosphere. Customers are sure to be delighted by the extensive and flavourful menu options, served up with a side of Southern hospitality. With its excellent reputation and warm atmosphere, Luella's Southern Kitchen is quickly becoming a go-to spot for authentic home-style cooking.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Alcohol
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
Luella's Southern Kitchen in Chicago, Illinois offers a delightful array of must-try dishes that will take your taste buds on a Southern culinary adventure. Indulge in their mouthwatering dish, Shrimp and Grits, where perfectly seasoned grilled shrimp are nestled atop a creamy bed of stone-ground grits, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. For a true Southern classic, their Fried Chicken is a must-order – crispy yet juicy, with a flavorful golden crust that will have you coming back for more. Another standout is their Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, a comforting and hearty dish that combines fluffy homemade biscuits smothered in rich, savory gravy with chunks of perfectly seasoned sausage. And don't forget to save room for dessert! Luella's famous Sweet Potato Pie is a slice of heaven – a velvety, spiced filling nestled in a flaky crust that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Luella's Southern Kitchen is a culinary gem offering a savory taste of the South right in the
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I’ve been coming here for YEARS and they have never disappointed. Last time I visited was in 2019, moved back to the city this year 2022 and made Luella my first outting! I may have had a different experience than others because I arrived during the early morning hour (11:30am), there was no line, no excessive wait time for food, and everyone was pleasant. You do have to order on an app but that just means that their tip gets smaller. I refuse to order multiple times and be forced to pay a fee and tip each time ????????♀️. All in all, the food is great, the portion sizes are decent (I almost always have left overs), and the staff is pleasant. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try southern food!
Being from Mississippi, but living up north for 18 years it is hard to give credit to soul food places as I have not had any REAL soul food up north other than from my own kitchen. BUT I have come to say this place has the best soul food I’ve had up north. The greens were delicious. I’ve read reviews that they need more seasoning. It’s a restaurant can’t please everyone’s taste buds just like my kitchen at home. Some will say it needs more seasoning and some will say it’s too salty. These were good greens. The cornbread was great. The chicken was everything. All the gumbo needed was shrimp and crab to make my day. It was good with just chicken and sausage though. Glad we stopped in for dinner. We would definitely go back when in Chicago. The QR code was a first for me but if you placed the ordered and it’s messed up it’s on you. No exchange of money. All done through the QR code. I think it’s brilliant. #supportblackownedbusinesses
Absolutely phenomenal you must eat here! It’s definitely worth the wait you will not be disappointed ❤️???? went on a weekend date was pleasantly surprised we love soul food ..this is the true definition of it. Travis was a wonderful server always recommending good stuff & such a good sense of humor he has! The beignets are chefs kiss, I will continue to come back &eventually try everything on the menu. They also have a lovely vintage record player playing music ????
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |