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Mikki's Soul Food Cafe
This family-run cafeteria has served soul food for more than 25 years, and in October 2025 it added a Third Ward location in the former This Is It space at 2712 Blodgett St. Go early because popular dishes sell out.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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