Josephine's Soul Food - Authentic soul food dishes in Toledo, Ohio
Black-Owned · Family Recipes Since 1987

Toledo's Best
Soul Food

Grandma's recipes made fresh daily. Order now for pickup in 15 minutes.

4.9 Rating · 500+ Reviews
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Sunday Special: Dressing & Rice
Free Delivery on Orders Over $30
New: Oxtails Available Daily
Family Packs Starting at $49.99
Order Online for Faster Pickup
Catering Available for All Events
Sunday Special: Dressing & Rice
4.9 Stars · 500+ Reviews

What Our Community Says

Don't just take our word for it — hear from the families we've been serving for generations.

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"The fried chicken is absolutely fabulous! Best I've had in Toledo. The seasoning is perfect and the mac & cheese and greens are incredible. This is real soul food made with love by a great family."
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Sarah M.
Toledo, OH
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From Our Kitchen to Your Neighborhood

We've been serving Toledo for generations, and we know every street, every corner, every community. Hot, fresh soul food delivered with care to neighborhoods across the city—because great food should never have to travel far to reach you.

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Our Story

Three Generations of
Flavor & Tradition

Since 1988, we've been serving Toledo with love, one plate at a time.

Josephine's Soul Food - Three Generations of Family
35+
Years
3
Generations
50+
Recipes

It started in a modest kitchen on Toledo's East Side, where Josephine would spend Sunday mornings turning simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Her secret? Time, patience, and a love that seasoned every dish.

Today, her grandchildren carry forward that same devotion—honoring the recipes she perfected while bringing soul food into a new era. Each plate we serve is a bridge between generations, a testament to the enduring power of food cooked with heart.

"Good food takes time. Great food takes love. And soul food? That takes both, plus a whole lot of history."

— Josephine Williams, Founder