09/25/2026
While we’re putting the finishing touches on our own bar for the grand opening, we’ve been making it a point to eat local and support our neighbors.
Today’s stop: Munches & Manerva’s Soul Food Cafe — and OH. OUR. FRIGGIN. GOODNESS. 🤤
We tried:
🍗 Chicken wings — and if you get 10 or more, they’re only $1 each!
🔥 Jerk Chicken Rolls
🍖 The Oxtail Plate over red beans & rice with two sides (the Mac and the collard greens did NOT disappoint)
Everything tasted like it was made from scratch, with heart, soul, and somebody’s good family recipe behind it.
And the people made it even better. The Chicago-repping staff welcomed us with huge smiles, chatted with us while we waited, and made us feel right at home.
It’s literally right down the street from us, so we already know we’ll be back!
And DO NOT leave without grabbing one of their house-made drinks. 👀 Try the Ghetto Juice, Night Crawler, or whatever catches your eye because they have plenty to choose from!
If you’re in the area, go show Munches And Manervas Soul Food Cafe some love. Supporting local tastes pretty dang good.