Arizona Eatery Named 'Best Soul Food Restaurant' In The State

By Sarah Tate

May 21, 2025

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Is there anything better than full plate of soul food? While the South may be known for housing restaurants that specialized in flavorful soul food, you can find eateries around the country that have perfected their take on the cuisine and have become a must-visit for foodies in search of a comforting meal.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best soul food restaurant" in every state that serves up dishes full of "heartiness, comfort and finger-licking flavor."

According to the site, the top spot in all of Arizona is CC's on Central. This Phoenix eatery crafts delicious soul food staples from a mother-son duo who brings "their love of Southern cuisine to Midtown Phoenix," per its website. CC's on Central, located at 2800 N. Central Avenue A100, has a 4.3 star rating on Google and nearly 200 reviews.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about this "sensational" spot:

"You know CC's on Central has a solid foundation for sensational soul food when you learn it's run by a mom-and-son team. The joint serves up breakfast and lunch dishes all day, including an untraditional jambalaya that has customers returning again and again. The first Sunday of every month is particularly popular here, with the restaurant delivering a must-visit Soul Food Sunday Service."

See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best soul food spots around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Arizona eatery named the "most expensive" in the state.

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