John's Fine Food

I actually forgot about this place. Many years ago I had taken my mom and dad here once and they loved it. They loved it so much they would drive over an hour just to come here to eat. My niece and I went on Saturday after I told her about it. She too loved it. The food is so good and homemade. The place was clean and the staff were super friendly. Potion size was great. Good price for a home cooked meal. I highly recommend recommended this place.

I came here on Thursday around 6pm. I ordered the fried chicken plate with Mac and cheese and cabbage, and the baked chicken plate with greens and dressing. Both chicken plates were good but it was the end of the day for them and you could tell the food had been sitting out. The Mac and cheese was just ok. It's definitely homemade the black people way just wasn't flavorful enough to me. The cabbage was cool the greens were more like mustard/turnip greens with the small potatoes. Not a traditional with smoked meat, which is a nice options for those looking for no meat greens. The dressing was pretty good too, and I also think was meatless. Everything was lightly seasoned, not over salted but still had some flavor. It is cafeteria style like most takeout soul food restaurants. The food is already prepared and you choose from what's available. They do have some made to order options like the fried fish. There are a few tables to sit down and eat at and there was a nice mix of people sitting and taking food to go.It's a solid option for soul food on the Southside if you don't feel like going to riverdale. I'd try them again a little earlier in the day when the food is fresh.

We were shopping at Scott's Antique Market and one of the venders was eating lunch. It looked awesome. We asked where he got, it thinking it was in the building. But, he said it was up the street so we decided to take a mile ride to go to John's Fine Food. I'm so glad we did. It was the highlight of our day. My friend got the fried chicken livers, stuffing & gravy & cabbage. I got the veggie plate (4); mac & cheese, navy beans, green beans and collards. Cornbread came with each of our lunch. I tasted my friends chicken livers and they were the best we had ever eaten. I'm always cautious of going to places like this. I am a southerner, but please don't add sugar to my food and don't over salt. They did not and I was over the moon. I hope to bring my Mom. She would love it. The staff was amazing and very attentive. The entire time we were there there was a line. I will definitely be going back.

My mom found this place which is close by her job. We dropped in on a Tues after work to grab dinner. Soon as we got out the car I could smell the bbq so i immediately was like hmmmmmmm. The line wasnt to bad & we placed out orders. She selected ribs, mac n cheese, collard greens & yams. I opted for the catfish since its been a while since i had some. I got catfish stuffing (mom wanted that not me) & greens. For dessert we got cake; forgot what she picked but she said it was good & I picked some nana pudding it was a hefty portion and it was good so they get bonus points for that. I hate those lil snack size portions especially when its good. Now Im used to mixed greens w smoked turkey in em so they wasnt what I was used to but still good. The yams I can agree w another yelper didnt give home made it was missing something yet they were edible and the catfish was good. I did sample some of moms food and them ribs slaaaaapppppp the mac n cheese was good too. I wish we had ordered the food to stay but i know next time we go. I would recommend getting a plate from Johns Fine Food

I really love there ribs, and banana pudding! Oh I forgot I like the cornbread as well! I just wished they delivered!

Service was great but the food was not good. It reminds me of hospital/ soup kitchen. Place was clean staff was great. If food was better would go back and dine in.

I always come here whenever I'm craving good ol soul food ! They never seem to fail me , great customer service, food is GREAT ! My favorite thus far is their fried chicken and DRESSING !

In 2012 I had the pleasure of getting introduce to this beautiful business. I was over the moon about how amazing the food tasted. It was so good I went back the very next day and purchased another plate.Since then I've been wanting to try them again however the business caught on fire. Fast forward I tried the food & it's disgusting! I am highly disappointed. No fresh vegetables just canned

Great Soul Food or Food, food the soul love this place! I love the fried chicken, potato salad, dressing, ribs, peach cobbler , lima beans, pinto beans, cabbage, mac and cheese, collards are ok. I don't like the turnips but you may love them.

Food is amazing. I got the backed chicken, dressing, cabbage and yams. They service individually and make you feel special. Friendly ambiance. 10/10 I will be back.