B J's Market   

8734 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
773-374-4700

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Soul-food favorites have been updated at this sparkling South Side restaurant frequented by area residents, families and the after-church crowds. The setup is fast-food style, but everything is made-to-order. Guests place orders for takeout or sit-in at the front counter for hearty portions of piping hot -- and greaseless -- mustard-fried catfish, smothered turkey wings, salmon croquettes, barbecue ribs and more. Sides include classic items like greens with smoked turkey, macaroni and cheese and candied sweet potatoes. For the sweet tooth, try the banana pudding (layers of bananas and vanilla wafers swimming in a refreshing creamy vanilla sauce), bread pudding with rum sauce or the sweet potato pie. If you choose to eat in, there are plenty of roomy vinyl booths and cafeteria-style tables. The atmosphere is particularly cheery, with music from classic soul to contemporary jazz piping in. Join churchgoers for the all-day Sunday buffet or reserve a semi-private area for a large group.