Soul Food Entrees
Traditional Southern main dishes featuring perfectly seasoned meats and poultry.
- Tender ribs with signature dry rub
- Crispy fried chicken with moist interior
- Oxtail stew served over rice
⭐ 4.5 (1542 reviews)
Visibility: 90/100Simply Southern Cafe has earned its reputation as Montgomery's premier soul food destination through consistently excellent comfort classics and exceptional seasoning. Customers consistently praise the tender ribs, creamy mac and cheese, and standout cornbread, while the cafeteria-style service keeps lines moving efficiently. The restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors and friendly service has created a loyal following among locals and draws visitors from across Alabama.
Based on 1542 customer reviews
Address: 3905 Troy Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36116, USA
Phone: (334) 523-1768
Hours: Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday Closed, Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking: Free parking lot available on-site
Peak times: Weekday lunch 11:30am-2pm, Sunday after church
Nearby neighborhoods: Garden District, Cloverdale, Capitol Heights
Nearby landmarks: Near Alabama State Capitol, 5 minutes from downtown Montgomery, Close to Dexter Avenue
Traditional Southern main dishes featuring perfectly seasoned meats and poultry.
Classic Southern sides made with authentic recipes and premium ingredients.
Rotating menu featuring different entrees and combinations each day.
Homemade desserts and fresh-baked breads to complete your Southern meal.
⭐ 4.5 out of 5
1542 total reviews
Rating consistently high over last 12 months. 18 new reviews this month.
“Just stopped by my first time here. The staff was friendly and greeted me when I walked in. The cabbage was real flavorful. The macaroni was cheesy, and the ribs was tendaaaa 😆 Definitely will be back. Almost forgot the cornbread was 10/10.”
— Mj Bailey“My husband an I was in Montgomery on 9/18/2025. I asked someone where's a good soul food restaurant they recommended Simply Southern. I had never heard of this place an had no idea where it was. We found it. I was amazed there was so many different flowers♥️. The young lady who took our order her customer service was great! She was so up beat. My greedy spirit told me order fried chicken, collard, Mac an cheese an a side of green beans an yams. My husband got the same thing just not green beans and yams. That food was GREAT!!! Everything was seasoned just right.I haven't had food like that in years. I've gained 10lbs these last week an half eating this food😂. Bc we went back a week later on Fri an we was there this pass Sunday. Simply Southern Cafe keep doing what your doing. Don't change anything.”
— Rudy Rawlings“Food here is super local and delicious. Great prices too. Indoor seating if you so wish otherwise boxed to go. Definitely recommend. Mac and cheese was to die for”
— Sionainne Costello“Montgomery Alabama Great start of the day with a great Southern meal with Simply Southern Cafe. A simple cafe run by people who loved to feed people with their good Southern food. It is cafeteria style run with set meals & prices attached. It appears that they have different meals each day. As you enter, the menu board reflects the daily specials of the day. We had oxtail stew with 3 sides. The stew was served on rice, for sides we had the green beans ( yummy), corn pudding (it was packed with corn & delicious), yam (it was cooked in brown sugar, quite sweet but oh soo.. yummy) served with corn bread or roll. We opted for the corn bread. We had the pork chop & fried chicken meal. The pork chop was coated with a dry rub & a light coating, you can taste garlic & onion taste to the fried pork chops. Their fried chicken was outstanding, crispy in the outside & so moist on the inside even chicken breast which is challenging to deep fry while keeping the inside moist. We also had Mac & Cheese as one of the sides, one of the best we had.. real cheddar cheese on the Mac. A most enjoyable Southern meal!”
— Cheryl ChanYou'll see the daily menu board when you enter, then move through the line to select your entree and sides. Staff will help guide you through the options.
Yes, we offer veggie plate meals with sides like seasoned collard greens, cabbage, mac and cheese, and corn pudding that are full of flavor.
Our mac and cheese, fried chicken, and ribs are customer favorites, along with our signature cornbread that comes with every meal.
Yes, we rotate different entrees and combinations throughout the week, so there's always something new to try alongside our regular favorites.
Absolutely! We offer both dine-in seating and convenient takeout boxes for customers who prefer to enjoy their meal elsewhere.
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Weekday lunch 11:30am-2pm
Menu updates: Daily specials rotate
Popular this week: Oxtail stew, Fried chicken, Mac and cheese
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