Atlanta/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 21, 2020
Atlanta's 4 favorite spots for budget-friendly soul foodK & K Soul Food | Photo: The Divine A./Yelp

Looking to sample the best soul food around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable soul food spots in Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. JJ Fish & Chicken

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Topping the list is JJ Fish & Chicken. Located at 1192 Pryor Road SW, Suite C, the chicken shop, which offers fish and chips, soul food and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly soul food spot in Atlanta, boasting four stars out of 145 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Hena A. noted, "JJ's is an Atlanta Classic. Everybody goes to JJ's before and after any occasion. They're not your average American deli - they only have one flavor of their chicken and fish, but it's GOOD, especially if you just want some good ole fish and chicken!"

2. K & K Soul Food

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Next up is K & K Soul Food, situated at 881 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. With four stars out of 89 reviews on Yelp, the Southern spot, which offers soul food and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

Yelper Hannah J. wrote, "The yams and broccoli casserole are amazing! This spot also sells gizzard, neck bones and fried/smothered pork chops."

3. Q Time

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The West End's Q Time, located at 1120 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Southern spot, which offers soul food and more, four stars out of 84 reviews. 

Yelper Cindy T., who reviewed Q Time on Feb. 19, wrote, "The food was amazing! It has been a couple of months since we've been here, and I feel like I can still taste the amazing mac and cheese."

4. Big Daddy's Dish

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This member of the national chain Big Daddy's Dish, a spot to score soul food and more, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3085 Campbellton Road SW to see for yourself. 

Yelper Ashley S. wrote, "I ended up ordering baked chicken with gravy and dressing, and my two sides were greens and cabbage. The food was hot and seasoned very well."


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