Longtime Fresno soul food restaurant wins Black History Month poll — by a landslide
Related Story: Where to find Black-owned places to eat and drink in Fresno. See our list of restaurants
Last week, we asked Bee readers to vote on their favorite Black-owned places to eat or drink, in recognition of Black History Month and the many businesses here in Fresno.
And boy, do you have a favorite.
Chef Paul’s Cafe ran away with this one, getting 80% of the vote.
See our full list of Black-owned eateries, food trucks, bars and a brewery here.
It’s no surprise that Chef Paul’s won, really.
The restaurant landed on Buzzfeed’s national list of 30 must-try Black-owned restaurants in America. Joe Rogan previously raved about it in his podcast, and Tyra Banks even stopped by for a meal a few years back.
The tiny restaurant is at 952 F St. in Chinatown in downtown Fresno. Be prepared if you go – it gets packed. It’s open from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
It serves soul food and comfort food, and is perhaps best known for its oxtail soup, fried chicken and waffles. Also on the menu are dishes like smothered pork chops, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and mac ‘n cheese.
Prices range from $14.95 to $24.95.
Keep scrolling to see who placed second, third and so on, in The Fresno Bee’s poll.
This story was originally published March 1, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
