Madison Soul Food Kitchen

My first visit and I was a little apprehensive because I was the only customer. I have a motto, "go where the people are," and there were no people. I looked at the steam table, and not sure what to get because I tire of spending my money and being disappointed. I ordered something that I thought would be a safe-bet...I ordered 4 fried wings, Mac and cheese, and candied yams.I started tasting my food when I got in the car. The wings were perfectly cooked -- juicy and tender. The Mac and cheese had a decent amount of cheese, not like some places that cover their Mac and cheese with some type of Velveeta sauce. I would have eaten all of my wings in the car, but I needed some hot sauce, which surprisingly the restaurant did not have. I finished my meal when I got home.The yams were delicious...not overly sweet. I will say that the wings and Mac and cheese could have used a little more seasoning, but that was okay...there are many times where I went to a soul food restaurant and had to toss food because it was way too salty. I would rather my food to be under seasoned than over seasoned. You can always add, but you can't take it away.I will definitely return, and try something else on the menu, and hopefully not be disappointed.

I came near closing time , but got the last of the smothered pork chops. They were tender and flavorful . The sides were delicious, fresh green beans and mashed potatoes. I will goagain.

Fantastic yams and toast and mixed veggies

MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE ...!Wow, this is a hidden gem that I RECOMMEND VERY, VERY HIGHLY.Madison Soul Food Kitchen is located at the United House of Prayer For All People on Greenway Avenue, a few blocks from Leonard & I-670 on the near east side. It's very, very easy to get to.The Kitchen is a small, simple church cafeteria that's opened as a restaurant to the public 7 days/week. Members of the church cook and serve.There is plenty of great parking in the church's big, safe, fenced parking lot.The food was phenomenal - delicious, "stick to your bones", wonderful soul food. Truly fantastic. The best I've found in Columbus, without question. This was the most great food I've had for $10 bucks in a long time (meals with 2 sides are $7; I added cobbler and a drink).Servers were kind and welcoming. The regulars in the dining room were friendly and welcoming. 3 or 4 people asked how our meal was and invited us back.I followed the lead of the 2 ladies in front of me in the serving line and ordered Salisbury Steak (probably the best I've ever had), mac & cheese (absolutely delicious), green beans (very good), and peach cobbler (very good).My wife had baked chicken (absolutely delicious), mac & cheese, rice & gravy, and cornbread. Tea and lemonade were good and sweet.Yes, folks, this is a simple "off the beaten path" church cafeteria-style restaurant in an inner-city neighborhood that many Yelp'ers don't frequent or have never been to.My sincere and strong recommendation - go, just go. Go soon. Take a chance, get out of your comfort zone, and go have some delicious and inexpensive food with some genuinely friendly people. You'll thank me.If you've never had soul food, this is as good as it gets. If you've had good soul food, this is as good as it gets. If you love soul food, this is as good as it gets...

A really special hidden gem off woodland and greenway, on the east side. The kitchen is located on the side of a church and offers more than enough parking in the church parking lot.Absolute amazing down home soul food cookin at an outstanding price. This kitchen is run by volunteers from the Church. I posted pictures of the weekly schedule. On Saturday's they offer breakfast starting at 730 am, lunch begins service at 11:30am.Today they offered baked chicken, fried chicken, fried whiting fish, pork chops and salisbury steak. Meal comes with two sides and corn bread. Additional sides are $2 each but totally worth it. Stay in and eat or take home with you. The dining area seats between 25-30 and a vending machine offers fresh baked desserts or you can purchase a warm dessert on the food line, today peach cobbler was served and it reminded me of granny's.When we arrived, the fried chicken had already run out but we only had to wait for 10 minutes..absolutely fresh, warm and outstanding!! There's just something about fried chicken that warms my soul. Fresh mixed vegetables, the green beans were oh so perfect. Greens on the food line as well, i tried some of my husband's and they were great. Baked mac and cheese. Typically i am not a baked mac n cheese fan but this baked mac and cheese was on point. Still creamy and cheesy in the middle.Fish frys coming as well. Some of the BEST soul food I've had in the city and the money proceeds go to a great cause.The sweet tea is better than Canes..whoaa buddy!Can't beat 3 meals for $21, and you'll be full!!

Pork Chops, macaroni & cheese, yams & peach cobbler was delicious. COVID-19 Precautions were implemented and staff wore mask.

They have good food especially the pork chops smothered in gravy I also enjoy the customer service

I actually googled highest rated fried chicken in Columbus and Madison's came up. I looked at the online menu and it stated that they serve chicken. I got there and they only serve fried chicken wings. So disappointing! I had seen that someone raved on the Salisbury steak so that's what I ordered along with mac-n-cheese and collard greens thinking that this is soul food so, these greens have got to be good. I was wrong. Everything was so very bland with little to no taste. The only thing good about the steak was the gravy and even that was tasteless. The hospitality was good which is why I gave 2 stars.

This is the place to go if you want legitimate & delicious soul food. The fried fish & Salisbury steak is outstanding.

This place has been around a long time and they serve Excellent food! The food is homemade. You can't go wrong ordering from here. They also cate.