"In the heart of Hyde Park, this place is easy to find, right on 53rd street. The restaurant is cute, tastefully decorated, with plenty of seating. I thought the menu items were interesting because unlike most restaurants, the choices seemed so different from each other. I hope that makes sense. For instance, I had the crab fried rice ($30) and my cousin had the fried green tomatoes ($12). Items you typically won't see on the same menu. I really liked that. The food was really good, perfectly seasoned, and fresh. We also had drinks that were equally delicious. I thought the drinks were a little pricey, but they weren't skimpy and again very tasty. The staff was were very and attentive. We never had to ask for anything. Our waitstaff person checked on us regularly. She was very pleasant and kept a smile. This was my first time here, but definitely not my last."

"Sundai was our server and she was SUPER attentive. A henny margarita is GENIUS!!!! AND HERE IS DELICIOUS!! I had smothered chicken with greens and dressing. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! Everything was prompt and cooked perfectly. Thank you to the staff and crew had a GREAT experience for my uncle's bday and we will be back!"

"Jordyn’s Soul Café – Where Soul Meets the Islands and Flavor Steals the Show Walking into Jordyn’s Soul Café feels like stepping right into the heartbeat of Chicago - warm, vibrant, and full of flavor in every sense of the word. The atmosphere hums with that down-to-earth, urban Chicago energy — a mix of laughter, good music, and the comforting smell of slow-cooked goodness wafting through the air. The crowd is as diverse as the menu, and somehow everyone feels like family by the end of the night. Let’s talk flavor because that’s where Jordyn’s truly shines. From the first bite of the Pot Roast Empanadas, you know you’re in for something special. Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, and packed with that soulful, home-cooked flavor that instantly hits your heart. It’s soul food reimagined with a Caribbean twist — familiar yet exciting, comforting yet bold. The oxtails are slow-braised perfection — rich, tender, and swimming in a sauce that begs to be soaked up with every last grain of rice and peas. And then there’s the jerk chicken — smoky, spicy, and layered with that island heat that builds just right, balanced by the sweetness of perfectly charred edges. Every bite tells a story of tradition, creativity, and serious culinary love. But what really makes Jordyn’s stand out is the service. The team doesn’t just serve you — they welcome you. Every server, every host, every chef in the kitchen works together with a rhythm that makes you feel like you’ve been coming here for years. It’s genuine hospitality, the kind that makes the meal feel like Sunday dinner at your favorite auntie’s house. In a city known for its food, Jordyn’s Soul Café is setting the bar high — blending soul and Caribbean flair into something uniquely Chicago. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to fall in love with every bite."

"Hey y’all, it’s been a minute, but I’m back on the scene and I decided to go to Jordyn‘s Café. One of my lil birthday dates. When I walked in, I felt like I walked into my cuzzin’s house and she just threw down and she just happened to have a big ol’ bar in the middle of her house. That’s the vibe. Now be prepared to wait for everything you order. if you wanna rush, I don’t know if this is the place for you, especially if you with other people. I wasn’t tripping for real because I was having amazing conversation, but it was a turn off that I ordered my appetizer with my drink and it came out after my food. I was completely confused, but whatever. The drinks had a very nice flavor and they were cute. Gave my little friend a buzz me on the other hand. I probably could’ve used like two extra shots in my drink, cause whet? The food did not miss. That broccolini was so good like everybody needs to get that. The sweet potatoes were good. The Mac was good. The (Swai) catfish was fried perfectly and seasoned well. The Jerk lamb chops were tender, had a little bit of a kick, and good flavor. They were probably the thinnest lamb chops I’ve ever seen in life tho. I’m real picky when I when it comes to my lamb chops. And it was so funny listening to my cuzzins at the other table complain about the lamb chops. They like “oh I want my lamb chops medium. I want my lamb chops medium well” and I’m at my table like lol yeah it’s only one way these thin lamb chops is being cooked and that’s well done! But let me tell you those same cuzzins ordered some oxtails and when I tell you, I watched this man clean that bone…So guess what I’m having next time I go? PERIOD. I didn’t even get dessert. This is how I know. I gotta go back because who don’t get dessert on their birthday? Aw yeah, there is a 20% gratuity added to parties of two people or more just putting that out there. Tip on the tip if you want to."

"Host was quick, Actual Server took a while since she was the only server. Food was so delicious I could cry from how good it was. Ambient lighting and soft music plays while you enjoy dinner."