Shirley’s Soulfood is a charming, casual, family-owned restaurant located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It specializes in serving traditional Southern comfort food that brings a taste of the South to the heart of the community. The restaurant is well-known for its generous portions of classic dishes such as crispy fried chicken, hearty meatloaf, creamy mac and cheese, and flavorful collard greens, all prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure quality and authenticity.
The atmosphere at Shirley’s Soulfood is warm, inviting, and cozy, making guests feel right at home. The owner, Shirley, is often seen engaging with patrons, creating a friendly and personal dining experience. The staff provides friendly, attentive, and down-home service, which is considered one of the highlights of dining at this establishment. This welcoming environment perfectly complements the homestyle comfort food served, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking a genuine Southern culinary experience.
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Shirley’s is gaining a solid reputation for outstanding cuisine, great service and over the top cleanliness.
Selections From The Shirley’s Soulfood Menu:
- Hush Puppies – Fluffy deep fried hush puppies with a spicy honey butter dipping sauce.
- Wings – Crispy fried wings with choice of sauce and fries.
- Mac and Cheese
- Collard Greens
- Potato Salad
- Yams
- Shirley’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken – 3 Pieces of Fried Chicken with Choice of 2 Sides
- Po Boy Sandwich – Fried Cajun Shrimp w/ Fries and Cole Slaw.
- Salmon – Baked or Broiled w/ Choice of 2 Sides.
- Smothered chicken – fried chicken smothered in a brown onion gravy
- Brown sugar meatloaf
- Fried fish
- Cream cheese pie – A sweet lemon zest cream cheese pie
- Banana Pudding
- Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie
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