Breakfast Menu "Dada's Soul" Zion

Dada's Soul, 1301 21st St, Zion, IL 60099

(847) 246-3324

Opening Hours

Thursday: 4–9 PM

Friday: 12–10 PM

Saturday: 12–10 PM

Sunday: 12–7 PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12–9 PM

Wednesday: 4–9 PM

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Services

From the business

Identifies as Black-owned

Service options

Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual, Trendy

Crowd

Tourists

Payments

Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards

Children

Good for kids

User Reviews

It tells me to describe my experience in this little section box. I will do my best. It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth. The pork hock just melted off the bone. The greens were tender and moist. The fried okra, oh my gosh, the outside was nice and crisp and the inside was firm and not mushy. And those black eyed peas and rice.... I think my soul left my body. I'm pretty sure my soul went back over to this place to stay there. 🤩 My significant other had the mile jerk chicken. Even though it was mild it had such a beautiful kick to it. It just fell off the bone. I honestly don't remember what else he got because I really didn't care 🫣😬. I was too busy enjoying my own food. ☺️☺️I just remember him telling me he really enjoyed it Anywho, this restaurant keeps getting better and better. And I'm so sorry I don't go as often as I should. Their prices are very reasonable. And the workers and owners are very friendly. Anyway, I hope this review helps someone

Amazing soul food near Illinois Beach State Park. There's a wide variety of chicken (fried, jerk), pork, meatloaf, fish. The jerk chicken was the best we've had outside of Jamaica. There are tons of side dishes to choose from too - great mac n cheese, fried okra, greenbeans, fried mushrooms, mashed potatoes. I highly recommend. The employees were so friendly and funny. Just be aware that dishes are made to order, so it takes some time. But well worth the wait!

Food was horrible I wish I can rate it 0. The greens taste like it came from the can. The fish was so soft it kept falling apart. The Pinto beans had a sweet taste to it which is weird. I wouldn’t never eat from this place again. Not to mention they took 50mins to make my food and the cornbread was very hard.

Catfish was very well seasoned perfectly cooked. Yams were really good. Mac n cheese was okay but not bad. Overall really good.

Stopped in for our 22nd Wedding Anniversary for lunch. Everyone was just Happy, the cook was singing and dancing a bit while cooking (Loved the energy). Gave us a little side dish to have our son try (picky eater). The ride home was hard, smelling the food was torture. Finally got home and the Food was DELICIOUS!!. None of us could finish our meals and my son actually likes the side dish. We will definitely be coming back soon.

We ordered from door dash. I am Georgia girl who misses down home southern food. This hit the spot the cabbage and grilled pork chops hands down the best I had in years just like home

While food wasn't horrible I was disappointed both times I went there. The first time I got the smothered chicken and the chicken was fried (in old oil and I've worked long enough in the food industry to know when the fry oil has not been changed as often as it should be) and gravy thrown on top. Very disappointing. Next time I tried the smothered pork chops and it was the same thing and both were a little excessive on the salt. This being said I will say that the portions are generous and the staff is friendly.

The corn bread dressing was the best dish followed by the greens. Unfortunately, while the portion sizes are good ( 3 fillets of catfish in a dinner order, big juicy thighs in the jerk chicken) the meat was over salted while everything else was under seasoned. The jerk egg rolls were tasteless and cost $4 each. Because the menus were also mismatched ( both in prices and available selection) making it hard to order and the music was deafening, I doubt we will return. Have it 3 stars rather than 2 because they are fairly new and maybe they will improve over time.