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Big L's Soul Food

About Big L's Soul Food

Big L’s Soul Food is a soul food and steakhouse restaurant located in the George Floyd Square area. The restaurant grew from a food truck into a full-service space led by owner Larry Robinson, with a focus on comfort food, community, and bringing a welcoming neighborhood restaurant to 38th and Chicago. Their menu centers classic soul food favorites like fried chicken, smothered chicken, catfish, pork chops, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, yams, and dressing.

Big L's Soul Food Steakhouse logo featuring a chef playing drums with fried chicken drumsticks.
Big L's Soul Food Steakhouse logo featuring a chef playing drums with fried chicken drumsticks.

What Big L's Soul Food Offers

Big L’s Soul Food offers all-you-can-eat breakfast, main plate meals, soulful starters, street eats, lunch options, recent specials, on-the-go food trays, and catering for events. Their menu highlights include catfish, pork chops, chicken, collard greens, fish and grits, jerk chicken nachos, and St. Louis fried rice platters with chicken, shrimp, or steak.

A plate of southern soul food featuring barbecue ribs, collard greens, cornbread, and stuffing.
A plate of southern soul food featuring barbecue ribs, collard greens, cornbread, and stuffing.

Why Big L's Soul Food

Big L’s Soul Food is a strong stop for visitors looking for a filling, local food option while spending time in George Floyd Square. The restaurant brings soul food, steakhouse plates, and catering to a corner deeply connected to community, memory, and change. Visiting gives people a way to support a local restaurant that is working to serve the neighborhood and bring a positive presence to the Square.

Portrait of a male chef wearing a black apron standing in a modern restaurant dining room.
Portrait of a male chef wearing a black apron standing in a modern restaurant dining room.

Where to Find Big L's Soul Food

You can find Big L's Soul Food at 805 E. 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Monday–Thursday: 7 AM–9 PM
Friday: 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM

A black gourmet food truck parked in a city lot, featuring a professional kitchen setup and side serving window.
A black gourmet food truck parked in a city lot, featuring a professional kitchen setup and side serving window.

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