williams soul food express

this place is amazing! best fried catfish in nwa. sweet potato fries were excellent. mac n cheese with crumbled bacon on top?! homemade desserts.. i could go on. so stoked we found this place! our new family favorite.

ok?. we tried this soul food express yesterday, and we were extrememly surprised that express is part of the name. fried chicken was very good but other items were just ok. mama deans in fayetteville is much better. didnt think it would take 22 minutes to get our food. parking was horrible.

there's some serious home-style country cooking going on at williams! walking in it has, to me, more of a 50's diner feel with vinyl on the walls and motown and 60's soul playing at a healthy volume, love it!

the menu leans hard on fried chicken and catfish plus a daily special. the "soul" comes in with sides like collard greens, black eyed peas, cabbage etc. as the legit reviews have mentioned, the chicken is very good. it's not the over processed, hyped commercial stuff but the kind you use to get at sunday dinner after church when the whole family got together at grandma's place. the sides were all fresh-made including both the sweet potato and regular fries: a+
the black eyed peas were also a hit. well seasoned and cooked down like mom's. the sweet tea was great, not sickeningly sweet, just right and fresh. all in all a very good home-style affair.

our server was very friendly but overwhelmed. she apparently was the only one on the floor and was looking after her kids too. while it truly is a family place, it didn't help the speed or attentiveness of the service. even if properly staffed, frying chicken per order takes some time so don't be in a hurry or opt for a different entrée.

issues aside we look forward to returning. a big thanks to user shelly little for the tip!

i've had better fried chicken at harp's. it was very dry and tasteless. rolls were obviously frozen. my friends and i were the only ones in the entire restaurant yet our waitress thought it would be easier for her to just leave the pitcher of water on our table. i truly don't understand why this place has such a high rating.

this place has some of the best fried chicken in bentonville! the food is very fresh, and comes to the table steaming. i also highly recommend the baked beans; they are full of flavor and delicious!! 10/10 service as well.

we have been meaning to eat at williams soul food express for the last couple weeks. last night we stopped in for dinner. this is a very friendly, happy group and they make you feel welcome. the brightly painted walls display a wonderful collection of soul/r&b lps. while waiting for the food we had a great time reminiscing over the different titles and artists we grew up listening to. hearing those wonderful songs playing was great! we had decided on the tuesday night special of meatloaf with two sides and choice of roll or cornbread. fantastic meatloaf! great black eyed peas, really good green beans, great fresh salad and good okra. the owners are very sweet and make every from scratch so you're not getting any processed or frozen foods. they give you huge portions for a low price with a happy attitude in a spotless clean restaurant. we will definitely be back!

after having this place recommended to me by friends a lot lately i made a dash to bentonville to try it out for lunch one day.  i was beyond impressed.  the fried chicken was incredibly good.  crispy and moist with a super crunchy and well seasoned skin.  the collard greens were most likely the best i've ever had.  

i can't wait to visit again.

over priced food for the taste!!! not authentic, "soul food" taste like in southern arkansas. i wasn't impressed because i can cook soul food like grandma. i didn't even eat my food. and they told everyone at my table that someone in the kitchen mixed up the waffle mix & cornbread mix so they were making a new batch of cornbread. ::side eye::

this place has fried chicken that melts in your mouth and the side of greens and potatoes and gravy made to perfection. the buttermilk pie and banana pudding are 5 * desserts! i will be back

great food, great service. i don't know what else there is to say about this place. ive gone multiple times for lunch, food is always hot and fresh.

best food in nwa!! everything we ordered was fantastic. can't wait to come back here again. the food is 100% authentic southern soul food!! hurry on down to the soul train of food!

great place!!!. great atmosphere! love the music. good food, friendly staff. highly recommend it!

best fried chicken anywhere. they have incredible fried chicken! i love their rolls too. homemade and so fresh and great tasting!!! try their fresh fried pork rinds!!! i would drive to rogers just for them!!! so good! . you can't beat the taste and freshness of everything! really great friendly service too!

williams was a terrific experience! the food is made from scratch, fresh and delicious! clean and casual atmosphere. such friendly owners and staff! i highly recommend going!

3 chicken dark, okra, collard greens, cornbread, tea. all excellent! and music is great too!