Cleo's - Lakeview
Denise · 134 Google reviewsCleo's - Lakeview — a Lakeview soul food find that regulars keep close.
What 96 diners keep saying
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“Went this Sunday morning... beautiful place and service. We ordered the "flyover" and Mac&cheese with lump crab on top... so freshly made and filled with flavor. Im picky with yams and they have to be homemade... Those hit perfectly. My husband got one of the teas and it tasted so good, I made him share. And I hate sweet tea. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back. They are so sweet in there too.”
“This place is awesome. The food was amazing! You have to try it for yourself”
“Me and my momma , and grandma order form Cleo’s , and babyyyy we loved it 10/10 everything was good and i love the crab meat with the fish and grits and the honey cornbread just melts in your mouth . DELICIOUS!!!!🔥🔥♥️”
“Finally tried this place after seeing the Keith Lee TikTok about a year ago or so. Was surprised to find their 3rd location on Uber Eats, so I immediately went. Very good fried chicken. And the iced tea is pricey, but it's basically a large, so I didn't mind.”
“My favorite place. Great Taste, Environment, Friendly Staff and tons of flavor.”
“This restaurant had some tasty food. So good. I got the Float and Fly and a side of mac and cheese and the Magnolia Sunshine lemonade. The fish was a bit too peppery but it didn't take away from the flavors. Probably a bad bite lol. On a Sunday afternoon, People were coming in and the place was bustling. Give them a try! Especially if you miss those flavors that remind you of home. Iykyk”
“I was excited to check this place out with my mom, since she loves catfish and fried chicken. We went on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. When we arrived, there were only about three tables occupied, and it looked like they had already ordered their food. I placed my order at the kiosk, expecting a fairly quick turnaround given how quiet it was. Unfortunately, it took about 50 minutes to get our food. I’m not sure what happened, but several people who came in after us received their orders before we did. The staff did apologize multiple times for the delay, which I appreciated, but the wait was still frustrating. That said, the food itself was good. I ordered the Crabbie Cat and the Southern Classic Wings, and both had great flavor, but they were very salty. I found myself sipping water with almost every bite. I later mentioned this to a friend who visited the same day, and he said his food was salty as well. Despite the wait and the seasoning, my mom absolutely loved it and said it’s now her favorite restaurant, which says a lot. I’d be willing to go back again, but next time I’d definitely ask for less seasoning and hope for a smoother experience overall.”
“Cleos never disappoints!! The food is always fresh and delicious, I love it!”
“This place is so good I am legitimately scared that I live a block away. I did not know you could fry to this level of perfection. The first bite after 2 months of waiting patiently for this to open was an out of body experience. Crab was buttery and paired perfectly with the catfish filets it was laid upon. Chicken wings SMACKED. Haven’t even gotten into the muffin yet, my body instinctively motioned to this review after like 5 bites cause I had to let the people know this place is for real. Staff was so nice as well, beautiful place they turned this into in such a short time. I will be back again and again and again.”
“Must try spot while you’re in Chicago. Sweet potatoes are a must. Down home cooking with a kick”
“This place is fire! If you’re looking for some Delicious soul food absolutely make this your spot. The chicken is amazing. Some of if not the best fried chicken I’ve had in chicken. The batter is perfect, I wish I had ordered way more wings. The Mac and cheese is also phenomenal, I like to think I make the best Mac and cheese but this spot will forsure give me a run for my money, it was very good. Unfortunately taking off a star because of the catfish, I think they use the same breading as the chicken, but while it’s perfect for chicken, to me it did not fit the catfish. I like catfish battered in cornmeal, and I could be wrong but this tasted like flour and egg. I’m not sure about that, but to me the breading on the catfish could’ve been more crisp. Also took off a star for the corn muffins and sweet potatoes, both in my opinion were just way too sweet. Would be nice to have more side options that were savory, all in all I’ll forsure be back tho for that chicken and Mac. This place is RECOMMENDED!”
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