Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde Park

Jordyn’s Soul Cafe - Hyde Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tanesha

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Seated immediately upon arrival with reservation. Started with the deviled eggs, there was a sweetness to them I couldn't quite make out, but they were good. Main entree #1 consisted of the jerk lamb chops, broccolini, and macaroni. Lamb chops were tender & I would like to know the seasonings for the broccolini! Main entree #2 consisted of the beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, and greens; the potatoes could've been better. The margarita flight was good as well, not overpowered by flavored syrup. S/O to our server Bobbye for the recommendations and being attentive!
   

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   Symphony VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The service was subpar. We waited an hour and 30 minutes for an appetizer. We waited an additional hour for our main course. The servers were very rude and unprofessional. I would not visit this establishment again. We really tried, unfortunately the experience did not turn around for the better.
   

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   Allecia

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good and the deejay was really good!!
   

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   Kiara

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   It’s just the wait for my waitress to come he had way more other tables with big groups but the food was good and drinks first time tasting lemon drops yeeesss
   

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   Vanessa

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a variety of items from the menu. Each were prepared well and tasted very good. Our server, Trell, was both professional and very attentive. My only criticism is regarding the “mandatory gratuity”, which has become quite common in Black owned eateries and is seen as a substitute for “tipping”. I will always leave a tip, which is predicated on the food and service. To decide what my tip amount should be is offensive. Although my overall experience was good, the gratuity piece is a challenge.
   

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   Patricia

   Chicago5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good, but you guys are very slow. It took a long time to get your food, and it wasn't even crowded.
   

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   Wanda

   Chicago5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was looking forward to going to Jordyn's in Hyde Park to celebrate my friend's birthday. However, I was quickly disappointed when my friend attempted to order some jerk cornish hen, and I asked for dressing, only to be told that they did not have either item. This happens too often at black owned establishments, which I try to make a point of patronizing. Next, there is automatically a 20% gratuity added to the bill when there is a party of two or more. However, the service did not warrant a 20% tip. We had to wait for at least ten minutes or longer before someone even came to the table to wait on us. The server knew it was my friend's birthday because I told her. Yet, there was no complimentary dessert or other celebratory gesture. Please take this feedback in the spirit in which it is being given, which is to make help it a great dining experience for everyone.
   

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   Angelena

   Chicago12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a party of seven celebrating my Mom’s birthday. The fried catfish, oxtails, red snapper, fried chicken, jerk chicken, mac n cheese, greens, cabbage, red beans and rice, yams, jerk chicken tacos and pot roast empanadas were are seasoned to perfection, ready at the same time and absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back very soon! Thank you for showing us great time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Baltimore1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was amazing. We got the fried catfish, cabbage was sooo good, fries, lamb chops , candied yams and brocollini. Ambience is good. Service was slow and not super attentive. Music was a bit on the louder side.
   

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    Yaniece

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I truly enjoyed celebrating my sisters 50th Birthday there I highly recommended this spot to others matter of fact someone is on they way there now...
    

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