Earley’s Kitchen

This is real deal old school southern cooking establishment. It serves a Morrison’s style buffet. You tell them what you want and they plate it. Its a good price for a big old plate of food. You have to look though, to make sure its right which means you got to kind of know what you’re doing pivking it out. Good greens look a certain way, same with cornbread. I usually get the greens, the limas, mac and cheese and a hoe cake (a fried cornbread pancake). The fried chicen is alright. My friend Denise swears by the catfish. Its a good spot and the people that work there are characters in the best kind of way.

I loved the greens today, the black eyed peas were tasty and the hoe cake (fried cornbread was spot on — but I would have preferred real butter to country crock. The catfish was some of the best I’ve had. BUT, excuse me! Packets of tarter sauce. Really? It is so simple to make without all those additives. (Think back to Morrison’s fish and Homemade tarter sauce — that’s what I want!) The cheese grits were great. Nothing needed additional seasoning, which is stupendous!
This is a cafeteria and not «fine dining» so I grade a little differently. I left our building’s cafeteria to come here.

The BBQ Chicken (one of the Thursday offerings) I was thinking would have bbq sauce on it, it didn’t but that’s okay. Literally they meant bbq like cooked on the grill. As soon as I opened my to-​go box you could smell it had been fresh off the grill it was so good. I’m a fan just because of this chicken. Even the lady on the elevator coming back to work said it smelt so good!
The Red Velvet Cake was decadent, moist, and the crème cheese icing you could tell was homemade. When I first saw the price I was hesitant but it was worth every penny of the 3.25 I spent on it. I would come back just for a slice.
The baked beans were great. But unfortunately my favorite food the baked mac and cheese was bland and the cornbread was disgusting. I could see where it might be good with grits but with the rest of the food it tasted dry and a little stale. I will have to try some of their other sides and revisit this review when I go back.
When I was about to pay the woman noticed my sorority wristband and asked was I a college student. Thank goodness she asked. college students get a free drink with their meal show your ID!
I’m sold! I felt great spending my money here. 3.5 Star rating

Earley’s Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in town! Growing up in the south, I am very familiar and fond of Southern Style cooking. I was raised on it; and every time I eat there whether it’s breakfast or lunch, It reminds me of the meals my grandma and mom used to make. Earley’s has it all!!! They offer a cafeteria style menu with daily features and they give you the option of ordering from their extensive menu. Jay, the owner makes it a point to personally connect with his customers to ensure that have a memorable experience.

Came here Sunday craving my grandma’s cooking. Mediocre soul food. The fried chicken lacked in seasoning. The mac & cheese was pretty good though. The greens had a odd taste to them… couldn’t pinpoint what it was exactly. The black eyed peas were good. I would come again but try totally different things.

This place was a real Jem! I went for my first time on Sunday and it was great! I hate going to southern/​soul-​food places and they really can’t cook. The seasoning is off u know? I was quite surprised that not only did the food look good but it tasted delicious… i instantly teleported to my moms kitchen (minus the heat). I didn’t see any ox tail but maybe they’ll have some next time i’m missing home. I will definitely be back even if it’s just to get some mac-​n-​cheese. It’s not «old church lady» Mac-​n-​cheese but it is good.

Very disappointed we went this morning for breakfast (after we called to verify that they were still serving breakfast). Breakfast is over at 11:00am we get there a little after 10:00 am and the food was scarce and what they did have was burnt and old. I’m all about presentation. I’ve seen better from Early’s. My husband and I decided to leave when we realize they weren’t bringing out any fresh food.

Well, I was looking for more and was a little disappointed… Very southern… Very fat and greasy… Not healthy at all… so if you are into «old-​time southern cooking» this is for you… Only one green vegetable, cooked cabbage. definitely not heart healthy… but it is local cuisine… lol with my daughter and grandson… They love the place…

The food was too bland for my taste! The cabbage need more spice, the chicken needed more of a kick, it didn’t live up to
My Aspectation as a soul food Resturant

The first thing I notice at Earley’s new place (for a LONG time, Earley’s was about ¹⁄₈ mile south) is how full the parking lot is. Abutting Dog et Al, Earley’s does what it can to contain the cars without spilling over. The people love Earley’s and it shows before you even walk in.
The second thing you notice is that no matter how long the line inside (yes, it’s counter service), the people in line are generally looking at the menu board as well as the various meats for them to choose from.
Earley’s has a pretense-​detector affixed to each entrance. While diners can prance in sporting their «foodie regalia», it is strongly encouraged to simply relax and return to «I’m just people» roots in order to best appreciate the experience, if not just the meal.
Earley’s is where you come for what is presented as «Savannah Style» cooking. Breakfast offers a broad range of proteins (from catfish to steak, passing through all the usual suspect meats including house made whole-​link sausages), sides and specialties. Lunch specials vary daily — see the board. Even Vegans/​vegetarians are welcome (e.g., my wife!) to have veggie plates.
I don’t talk about décor, but the place is very nicely appointed. The wood slates that are increasingly seen in modern restaurants are there — the long dining table is sharp — the ½ barrel lampshades fit perfectly — the old-​school pictures of the former Earley’s Kitchen on the wall — the bay windows overlooking Interstate Fire Systems across S. Monroe… Everything sums up to make Earley’s a uniquely TLH spot to visit.
I love it. I took some pictures with my «grown up camera» that I’ll load up when I return to the hacienda…