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Biscuit & Gravy

Soul Food in Bronzeville, Chicago

Seafood and chicken anchor the soul food choices at Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville, Chicago, with pickup available for your meal.

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Southern Food

Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles)

$19.00

Belgian buttermilk waffle topped with hand-battered fried chicken breast.

“Them chicken and waffles were amazing!”

Seafood

Catfish Executive

$22.00

Catfish with peppers, carrots, two eggs, and cheese hash browns.

“My first time here and I love the experience. Black own and the owner was there helping out. I order catfish executive fried and it was so delicious. Also got mimosas flight and it was good definitely for the price. My mom had steak that cook perfectly. So juicy and tender. My aunt had jerk shrimp Alfredo omelette(chef kiss) also she had French toast flight they were so soft and good. Definitely will be coming back”

Grits

Jerk Shrimp & Grits

$22.00

Three jumbo shrimp over grits with jerk seasoning.

“Truth is a true neighborhood gem. The upgrades look amazing — modern touches but still that same Bronzeville soul. The energy’s warm, the music’s right, and it’s got that grown, laid-back vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The Cajun breakfast dishes are the star — shrimp and grits, that Cajun omelet, and the French toast flight all hit. You can tell the kitchen’s putting real love into it. Solid service, great music, and a space that just feels good. Truth’s always been a staple — now it’s on a whole new level.”

Side of Grits

A Taste of Truth Restaurant

Truth Restaurant serves soul food with scratch-made buttermilk biscuits in house-made chicken country gravy, plus a Belgian buttermilk waffle topped with a hand-battered fried chicken breast.

Catfish Executive comes with cherry tomatoes and tricolor peppers. Salmon Croquettes feature garlic butter sauce, while Jerk Shrimp & Grits serves three jumbo shrimp over grits with jerk flavor.

You can order at Truth Restaurant in Bronzeville, Chicago, with pickup, dine-in and delivery available. Side of Grits comes savory or maple; Lobster & Grits has lobster meat and lobster sauce over grits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular soul food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Salmon Croquettes — The plate includes salmon croquettes, garlic butter sauce, two eggs prepared to your choice, and a cheese hash brown.
  • Jerk Shrimp & Grits — Jumbo shrimp are served over grits with jerk flavoring, making this a savory breakfast plate.
  • Catfish Executive — Catfish fillet is prepared fried or sautéed, with cherry tomatoes, tricolor peppers, carrots, cheese hash browns, and two eggs cooked to your selected style.
  • Lobster & Grits — This dish combines grits with lobster meat and a lobster-based sauce for a seafood-forward breakfast.
  • Bird & Batter (Chicken N' Waffles) — A Belgian buttermilk waffle is topped with a hand-battered, fried chicken breast for a savory waffle plate.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for soul food throughout the Bronzeville, Chicago area. Order your soul food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Truth Restaurant offers kid-friendly options, including Shorty Stack of Buttermilk Flatcakes and French Toast.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.