Minnie Lee's Soul Food Diner

Decatur, AL · Soul food restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Decatur
#34
of 170 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Minnie Lee's Soul Food Diner, 2618 Hwy 31 S, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
(256) 580-5288
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun

Minnie Lee's Soul Food Diner is a restaurant located in Decatur, AL. It is one of 170 restaurants listed in Decatur. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Decatur city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Minnie Lee's Soul Food Diner

Discover a taste of Southern tradition at Minnie Lee's Soul Food Diner, a beloved local spot in Decatur. Nestled at 2618 Highway 31 South, this restaurant brings the heart of soul food to your table. Each dish is prepared with a passion for authentic... More

Hours

SaturdayClosed
Sunday9 AM–5 PM
Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday11 AM–5 PM
Thursday11 AM–5 PM
Friday11 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Angela Dean · Jul 2024

I had the fried chicken, cabbage, mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole. My husband had hamburger steak/gravy, mashed potatoes, and baked mac n cheese. We both also had cornbread. There was nothing we did not like. This food is as close to my grandmother's cooking as I have ever found. It really took me back to childhood. They are very sweet as well, super nice folks. If you haven't been, then what are you waiting for? Go! This food is amazing. I can't wait to go back!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Alisa James · Sep 2025

I wanted to find a soul food spot off the beaten path. When I arrived, I knew I made the right decision. I was only in town a few days and wanted a good meal to hit the road. The atmosphere is inviting and feels like home. If you judge the place by the outside, or by the vintage decor and feel, you'll miss a treat. The hamburger steak was seasoned to perfection with pepper and bell peppers. The sweet potatoes were melt in your mouth good. The corn was great as well. They have hot water cornbread cakes. Delicious! All the memories of my Grandmother flooded back in with each bite. Looking for a good soul food meal... visit Minnie Lee's!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Dawn Knipp · Dec 2024

I had the baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, Mac n cheese, greens, and cabbage 😉 plus cornbread, and sweet tea/lemonade mix All the food was absolutely amazing, I will most definitely be back the next time I am in town!! Good size portions 💙💙 I only had a small amount left to take home with me, but it was plenty!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joy Grace Hudson · May 2025

Linda is THE BEST COOK EVER! I LOVE EVERTHING I have ever tried there!!! Her banana pudding is AWESOME, too!!! There was a couple there one time when I went & they told me that they have been eating her food for years & mentioned 2 other places she had worked at before! If it wasn't for me working over & her some bringing plates to sell at EFP, I would have never discovered it! & prices are sooo affordable as well!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Marshall Daigre · Nov 2023

A friend and I had lunch here on a Monday. The place is a hole in a wall, but the good is so good. This building used to be a Hardees when I was a kid. The meatloaf and vegetables were amazing! Honestly, I can't describe how delicious it was. They asked us to leave because they had to cater food somewhere. We were finished eating, so that was no big deal. We finished our talk in my truck. However, four people drove up to eat there and couldn't because the doors were locked. We told them they had left to cater. So just be aware of that, maybe call before going. They could use some signage. Then again, they may predominantly be a catering business. Either way, the good was AMAZING!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee

Services

Soul food restaurant

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