Opening hours
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 5:25 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (872) 244-7127 to confirm.
Location & directions
4655 S Martin Luther King DrChicago, IL 60653
About Bronzeville Soul
Bronzeville Soul is a soul food restaurant located at 4655 S Martin Luther King Dr in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Bronzeville Soul is open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday).
Bronzeville Soul's menu features 50 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Tuesday - Thursday Drinks, Friday and Saturday Drinks, Friday and Saturday Menu, Tuesday - Thursday Menu, and Sundays Menu. Listed prices range from $2.00 to $33.00, with a typical item around $6.00. Dishes worth a look include Diet Pepsi Drink, Crush Grape, and String Beans.
Available service options are delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and transgender safespace. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, small plates, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (872) 244-7127 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Soul Food Restaurant
- Address
- 4655 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
- Phone
- (872) 244-7127
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 50 items · $2.00–$33.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for soul food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bronzeville Soul’s weekday schedule with 6 other soul food restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:15 PM).
In total it is open about 42 hours a week, 14 hours fewer than the local median of 56. 83% of soul food restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Bronzeville Soul is one of them.
Compared with 6 other soul food restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for soul food restaurants in Illinois
Based on 6 menus with 322 priced items from soul food restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.75, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $19.99.
At Bronzeville Soul the median listed price is $6.00, lower than the typical $10.75 for soul food restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Cobbler | 67% | $7.25 |
| Greens | 50% | $6.00 |
| Dressing | 50% | $5.00 |
| Baked Chicken | 50% | $21.50 |
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bronzeville Soul there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 33 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Chicken & Wings (5), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Bronzeville Soul is the only soul food restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Pearl's Place Restaurant, 1.0 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeSpoken Word Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsRenaissance Bronzeville< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodTwo Fish Crab Shack0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsPookie Crack Cakes0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodTony's Carryout0.3 mi
What to expect at a soul food restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bronzeville Soul's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Is Bronzeville Soul open on Sunday?
Yes, Bronzeville Soul is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Bronzeville Soul located?
Bronzeville Soul is located at 4655 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653.
What is the phone number of Bronzeville Soul?
You can call Bronzeville Soul at (872) 244-7127.
Does Bronzeville Soul offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Bronzeville Soul offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Bronzeville Soul?
The typical price range at Bronzeville Soul is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $2.00 to $33.00.
Does Bronzeville Soul take reservations?
Yes, Bronzeville Soul accepts reservations.
Is Bronzeville Soul wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Bronzeville Soul open late?
No, Bronzeville Soul usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Bronzeville Soul?
There are 33 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bronzeville Soul. Nearby options include Spoken Word Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Renaissance Bronzeville (< 0.1 mi), and Two Fish Crab Shack (0.3 mi).
Are there other soul food restaurants near Bronzeville Soul?
None within a mile. The closest is Pearl's Place Restaurant, 1.0 mi away.
How much do soul food restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 6 menus with 322 priced items from soul food restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.75, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $19.99.
