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Soul food LeDroit Park / Shaw Top pick

Florida Avenue Grill

Opened in 1944 by Lacey and Bertha Wilson, it bills itself as the oldest soul food restaurant in the world. Imar Hutchins has owned it since 2005, and it serves breakfast all day.

Must tryHalf-smoke breakfast plate, hotcakes

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.