Serious Soul Cafe

35501 21st Avenue SW, Federal Way
www.serioussoulcafe.com

Ok, forget the Seattle Girl today – this post is dedicated to my southern girls. I actually waited to try Serious Soul Café until my friend from North Carolina was in town. I had been noticing it every time I went to buy cat food at Simply Paws and I was intrigued. I figured if it passed muster with my friend who has southern roots, it would get a gold star from me. Not only did it get her stamp of approval, she actually said that their hushpuppies are some of the best she’s had. I absolutely have to agree. They are so soft and fluffy on the inside and were served with a honey dipping sauce. The fried chicken was perfect – crispy and juicy but not at all greasy. They make amazing macaroni and cheese and the collard greens were delightful. My husband had their ribs and a slice of pecan pie and enjoyed that very much too. I would guess that everything on the menu is as delicious, based on the food we tried. The café itself is tiny, with only about six tables, but the owners are so friendly and the close quarters made for some cozy time with another couple with whom we wound up playing trivia from the Coffee News. My only caveat is this, plan to do laundry and wash your hair right after you eat here – the smell of the fryer really lingers. You can also get takeout from them and avoid the issue altogether but either way, the food is totally worth it.