Welcome to Urban Soul
Urban Soul, a Southern cuisine gem in downtown Detroit, MI, offers a delectable menu with options like tender short ribs, perfectly fried catfish, cheesy Mac & Cheese, and flavorful collard greens. The cozy ambiance is ideal for any group size, with attentive service adding to the dining experience. Customers praise the well-seasoned dishes, attentive staff, and efficient online ordering for takeout. Despite some staffing challenges, the delicious food, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere make Urban Soul a must-visit for soul food enthusiasts in Detroit.
- 1535 E Lafayette St Detroit, MI 48207 Hotline: (313) 344-9070
Welcome to Urban Soul, where Southern comfort food meets modern flair in the heart of downtown Detroit. This hidden gem offers a variety of mouth-watering dishes that will satisfy even the pickiest of palates.
Located at 1535 E Lafayette St in Detroit, Urban Soul provides a welcoming atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking to dine in or grab some takeout, this restaurant has you covered.
With rave reviews from customers like Kevin H., who loved the tender short ribs and cheesy mac & cheese, and Javis J., who praised the well-seasoned catfish and perfectly cooked collard greens, it's clear that Urban Soul knows how to deliver top-notch Southern cuisine.
From delicious sides like cornbread and mashed potatoes to their signature dishes like country fried steak and fried chicken, every bite at Urban Soul is packed with flavor and comfort. The attentive waitstaff, led by Areana, ensures that every dining experience is a memorable one.
Whether you're dining with a group of friends or enjoying a solo meal, Urban Soul's casual yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for a delightful dining experience. So, next time you're in Detroit, be sure to stop by Urban Soul for a taste of Southern hospitality at its finest.

Urban Soul food located downtown Detroit, MI. Food: In a group of four (4), three (3) ordered short ribs and the other catfish. Our sides were cornbread, Mac & cheese, collard greens with white rice and gravy. The short ribs were as advertised, so tender and the brown gravy was on point. The Mac & cheese was just like I like it... cheesy with tender noodles. I was surprised with the cast iron bread, just like mama used to make, the white rice and gravy was just as delicious. Service: Our waitress was so nice and accommodating! I appreciate her pleasant personality and attentiveness. She made the experience all the better. Ambiance: This establishment is good for any size group. They offer carry-out also. The dining area was a little dim however leaning and orderly.

First up they were a bit short staffed, however our server Areana (spell check) was amazing. It was four od us with various specific things we wanted and how we wanted items prepared. She took care of all of our requests flawlessly. I had two catfish filets, mac, and collards. Everything was well seasoned the catfish was fried just right not like some places where they leave it in the grease. The mac was not too dense with just the right amount of cheese and the collards had a nice little kick to them and we're not soggy or crunchy. I The rest of my table had the veggie plate (4 sides) and cornbread. The country fried steak, 4 wings so we pretty much had every side on the menu. Everyone was happy with their food, and the temps were on point. The music in the background was a good volume where you could have conversation or get up and dance if you wanted to get loose. Overall if I ever come back to this city I will eat here again.

I have always had really great meals and service at this restaurant. If you place an order online to-go, they will pack it perfectly, and it will be ready in a timely manner. My family and I dined in a lot before the pandemic, and I'm sure will dine-in again soon.

I had short ribs and mashed potatoes and they were delicious. It was quite a nice portion as well. They're understaffed and need more help. My mashed potatoes and the short ribs were delicious and I highly recommend them.

My son wanted to have dinner at Urban Soul on Saturday. Even with the low rating I was hopeful. We were seated quickly, the waitress came and took our order right away, even though there were a couple of large party groups in the restaurant the same time we were there. it took about 15-20 minutes before our food arrived. I was fine with that I just didn't want my food to be cold. I ordered the catfish, mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. the food was hot and tasty. My son ordered the fried chicken, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes. we were both satisfied with our dining experience.