Soul Food & Southern Comfort in Macon, Georgia
When you think of mouthwatering, comfort food what comes to mind? Classic Southern cuisine known as soul food, of course!
Here in the South, a meat and two/three plate is essential dining. Popular choices in Macon include:
- Fried Chicken from Bear's Den
- Country Fried Steak
- Chicken and Dumplings
- Big House Platter (Ribs, Pork, Brisket, & Smoked Turkey) from H&H Soul Food
- Cold plate featuring Chicken, Tuna, Pasta, and/or Fruit Salads from Red Rooster Cafe
- Salmon Croquettes from Jeneane's at Pinebrook
- Macaroni and cheese from Jeneane's at Pinebrook
- Creamed, Mashed or Whipped potatoes from Cox Cafe
- Greens of all varieties (Turnips, Collards, Mustard)
- Creamed Corn from Jeneane's at Pinebrook
- Legumes (Butter, Green or Lima Beans along with Black-eyed, Crowder, Field or other varieties of peas)
- Fried Okra from H&H Soul Food
Plus a delicious homemade starch:
- Biscuit (make it a Chicken Biscuit from H&H Soul Food)
- Cornbread
- Hoe Cakes from Jeneane's at Pinebrook
- Roll from S&S Cafeteria
Top your meal off with a decadent Southern dessert:
- Banana pudding from Bear's Den
- Fresh Peach or Strawberry Ice Cream from Lane Southern Orchards
- A slice of pound cake or a cake with icing (popular varieties include Red Velvet, Chocolate Layer, Caramel, Coconut, Strawberry or Key Lime)
- Fruit cobbler (Apple, Cherry, Peach, Blueberry) at Lane Southern Orchards
- A slice of Cracked Pie from Dovetail
Visit any one of the below restaurants to experience Soul Food at its finest. Your mouth will thank you!