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Morrison's Authentic Southern Cooking
3.6 stars (6 ratings)

(773) 487-7390

8139 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

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March 28, 2010 @ 10:18 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
I've been to Morrison's at 81st and Ashland about 2 dozen times in less than 6 months. I was raised in the south and Morrison's is the real deal. I've tried almost everything they have and the worst that can be said is they need more servers to handle the 30-40 person line waiting when they're busy. Even then, it only takes about 30 minutes to get through the line. They do soul food righteously and serve it quickly.

To the person who felt rushed, how much longer do you want to stand in line?

As for 'attitude', they've been nothing but friendly to me every single time. I've taken family and friends there and we all agree there isn't a better place to get great soul food in heaping amounts at an excellent price.
November 5, 2009 @ 5:21 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
To the person that said the food was nasty, you are thinking about the restaurant down the street. Morrisons doesnt use White gravy, and the BROWN gravy we do have is placed on your food as requested. i love my job and the food we serve.

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Avg Rating: 4  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 6

March 28, 2010 @ 10:18 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
I've been to Morrison's at 81st and Ashland about 2 dozen times in less than 6 months. I was raised in the south and Morrison's is the real deal. I've tried almost everything they have and the worst that can be said is they need more servers to handle the 30-40 person line waiting when they're busy. Even then, it only takes about 30 minutes to get through the line. They do soul food righteously and serve it quickly.

To the person who felt rushed, how much longer do you want to stand in line?

As for 'attitude', they've been nothing but friendly to me every single time. I've taken family and friends there and we all agree there isn't a better place to get great soul food in heaping amounts at an excellent price.
November 5, 2009 @ 5:21 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
To the person that said the food was nasty, you are thinking about the restaurant down the street. Morrisons doesnt use White gravy, and the BROWN gravy we do have is placed on your food as requested. i love my job and the food we serve.
October 7, 2008 @ 12:58 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago-South Side
The food is excellent. I love how everything is full of flavor. Just as soul food should be. Now, I really don't like the ambience of the restaurant, but the place is clean. The food is why you go there, not the decorations. This is one of the city hidden secrets for Good, Authentic, Flavorful,huge portions of everything, place to go for Delicious "Food for the Soul"!!!
October 3, 2008 @ 11:20 AM
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago
I don't think you went to the right place, lady. Morrison's is always good. Better than good. Morrison's is delicious. If you want some good soul food with big portions for reasonable prices, you need to eat at Morrisons.
February 17, 2008 @ 2:29 PM
2  out of 5 stars
a diner from chicago ill
the food was not good at all the short ribs were burned and in nasty white gravy the cabbage was like eating grass out the front yard. the service was horrible and my friends food was no better the window where the food is served from was just as nasty as the food
December 3, 2007 @ 5:48 PM
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from clarendon hills,IL
The food is excellent but the servie is very sad. They have attitudes when you are ordering, they are rushing you.
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March 28, 2010 @ 10:18 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
I've been to Morrison's at 81st and Ashland about 2 dozen times in less than 6 months. I was raised in the south and Morrison's is the real deal. I've tried almost everything they have and the worst that can be said is they need more servers to handle the 30-40 person line waiting when they're busy. Even then, it only takes about 30 minutes to get through the line. They do soul food righteously and serve it quickly.

To the person who felt rushed, how much longer do you want to stand in line?

As for 'attitude', they've been nothing but friendly to me every single time. I've taken family and friends there and we all agree there isn't a better place to get great soul food in heaping amounts at an excellent price.
November 5, 2009 @ 5:21 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Chicago, IL
To the person that said the food was nasty, you are thinking about the restaurant down the street. Morrisons doesnt use White gravy, and the BROWN gravy we do have is placed on your food as requested. i love my job and the food we serve.