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.

A plate of barbecue ribs glazed in sauce served with sides of collard greens, cornbread, and potato salad.

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 male restaurant owner wearing a black apron standing in a modern cafe dining room with tables and chairs.

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.