There’s something special about Delaware’s soul food scene – it’s humble, hidden, and hotter than a skillet on Sunday morning. Between corner-store kitchens and family-run fryers, locals know exactly where to find the best mac, wings, and gravy-smothered everything. Here are nine hush-hush gems you’ll have to earn your way into – and three soul sanctuaries that are just too good to stay secret.
1. Aunt Vonda’s Kitchen Table
Aunt Vonda’s Kitchen Table smells like love, butter, and turkey wings. This Newark gem is culinary school meets old-school R&B. Turkey wings in rich gravy, crackling fried whiting, and comforting cornbread populate the menu.
Everything’s cooked to order, so it’s a slow but rewarding experience. Seafood platters are a local favorite, kept hush-hush like a cherished family recipe. Aunt Vonda herself is often found in the kitchen, adding laughter and magic to every dish.
Once you savor a meal here, you’ll understand why the regulars speak in whispers about this delicious secret. It’s a soul food sanctuary that feels like home.
2. L&G Southern Soul Food
L&G Southern Soul Food is an unassuming treasure located in a New Castle strip mall. As you approach, the aroma of fried chicken invites you in. Their ribs are tender and collard greens taste like a Sunday potluck…