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Soul Food GLA

4.9
(124 reviews)
Opens in 6 hours

Address

5 Fenwick Rd, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6AU, UK

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Opening Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM

Overview

Soul Food GLA brings authentic Southern American flavours to Glasgow's Giffnock, established in 2019 with a mission to serve food that "tastes like love." Inspired by the Bayou and the rich culinary traditions of Southern soul food, this vibrant restaurant creates an authentic dining experience whether you're dining in, parked up in your car, or taking your meal home. Located at 5 Fenwick Road, Soul Food GLA has expanded from their original location to their new Giffnock store, bringing the same soul and passion that has made them a beloved part of Glasgow's food scene. Their menu features bold, comforting dishes designed to hit every craving, with their famous Soul Food Boxes loaded with generous portions of Southern classics that travel exceptionally well, making them perfect for enjoying anywhere. The restaurant operates daily from 3pm to 10pm, providing hearty meals perfect for dinner, late afternoon snacks, or evening takeaway. Their tagline "Scran You Will Tan" (food you will enjoy) encapsulates their approach to cuisine—creating dishes that are not just delicious, but deeply satisfying and comforting. The menu showcases traditional Southern American soul food with all the bold flavours and hearty portions that make this cuisine so beloved. Soul Food GLA creates an experience that combines authentic flavours with the warmth and love that defines soul food culture. Whether you're looking for a meal that reminds you of home-cooked favourites, want to explore bold Southern flavours, or simply need something deeply satisfying, Soul Food GLA delivers an experience that genuinely tastes like love, bringing a taste of the Bayou to Scotland's largest city.

What People Are Saying

Soul Food GLA has established itself as one of Glasgow's most celebrated soul food destinations, consistently earning exceptional praise for its absolutely top quality food, incredible customer service, and insane portion sizes. The restaurant has been described as absolutely 10/10, with reviewers consistently awarding it five-star ratings and expressing their eagerness to return.

The food at Soul Food GLA receives outstanding reviews, with dishes consistently described as absolutely top quality, unreal, some of the best, amazing, and freshly made. The flavours, combinations, and standard of the food are described as absolute top quality, and reviewers note that absolutely nothing disappointed. The food quality is such that reviewers describe it as some of the best they had tried, and the restaurant's commitment to freshly made food contributes to the exceptional quality.

Portion sizes are consistently praised as absolutely insane and insane, with reviewers noting that the amount of food you get provides really good value for money and good value for money. The combination of top quality food and generous portions creates exceptional value that reviewers consistently appreciate.

Service at Soul Food GLA is consistently praised as incredible, absolutely 10/10, 10/10, great, and amazing. The staff are described as everyone so warm and friendly, very welcoming, such a welcoming place, and great staff. Reviewers note that they were welcomed as soon as they came in, and the staff helped them find their way around the menu. The service is described as quick, with the wait not being long at all, and the restaurant is described as easy to find and easy to order. The customer service is such that reviewers describe it as 10/10 and incredible, contributing significantly to amazing experiences.

The restaurant's atmosphere receives positive feedback, with reviewers noting that even the tunes were good, adding to the overall experience.

The restaurant is family-friendly, with one reviewer noting that their wee girl loved it, making it suitable for family visits.

For visitors to Glasgow, Soul Food GLA has become a destination that many feel is essential to experience, with reviewers highly recommending it, definitely spreading the word, and expressing their certainty to return. The restaurant's ability to deliver absolutely top quality food, incredible customer service, insane portion sizes, and great value has earned it a loyal following. Whether you're seeking amazing soul food, incredible service, generous portions, or simply an amazing experience, Soul Food GLA consistently delivers experiences that reviewers describe as absolutely 10/10, amazing, and nothing disappointed. The combination of top quality food, incredible service, insane portions, and great value makes it a standout and highly recommended establishment in Glasgow's dining scene.

Reviews

5.0Casey

Incredible customer service, everyone’s so warm and friendly! Absolutely insane portion sizes for the price. Flavours, combinations, and standard of the food is absolute top quality with quick service. Waited quite some time to try this place, and absolutely nothing disappointed! Even the tunes were good. Definitely spread the word & positive I’ll be back in the near future 😊 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

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5.0Ashleigh Henderson

Absolutely 10/10 food and service 😁 We were welcomed as soon as we came in by the staff who then helped us find our way around the menu. Portion sizes are insane and good value for money! We highly recommend and my wee girl loved it!

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5.0Molly McCarry

Food was unreal and freshly made. Customer service was 10/10! Really good value for money with the amount of food you get!

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5.0Scott Kirkpatrick

Such a welcoming place food was some of the best I had tried the wait wasn’t long at all easy to find and easy to order great staff amazing experience.

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5.0Precious I

Great customer service, very welcoming and amazing soul food. Would definitely come back.😅

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