Whether you’re a Southern transplant or have lived in New England all your life, sometimes you just want a big plate of soul food. There’s something about the high calorie, hearty goodness of homemade macaroni and cheese or fried chicken that’s impossible to resist. Luckily, there’s a place you can go for great soul food in Connecticut! Miss Thelma’s Soul Food and Bar has been serving comfort food to Bridgeport for nearly 20 years.

Craving soul food in Connecticut? There's only one course of action: head to Miss Thelma's!
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Don't be fooled by the glamorous atmosphere of the bar; this place has good, old-fashioned down-home cooking!
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Corn, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, string beans: Miss Thelma's has it all! Every day looks like Thanksgiving here.
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And of course, there's plenty of cornbread to sop up the extra juices with.
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Fun fact: the leftover water from cooking collard greens and other soul food veggies is known as "pot liquor." It's vitamin-rich and full of flavor! Depending on how long it takes for the vegetables to cook, many of the water-soluble minerals end up in this delicious soup. Nutritious and delicious!
Miss Thelma's cooks all the traditional goodies. If you grew up in the South, you'll feel at home here. There are vegetarian and keto options as well, so don't be afraid if you have dietary restrictions!
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Not only does Miss Thelma's serve the staples, they dish up plenty of complex dishes as well. Vegan ox tails, anyone? From jerk chicken tacos and pineapple bowls to shrimp and grits, there's all kinds of soul food adventures to be had here.
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They regularly host live music in an old-fashioned supper club environment. Good food, good music, and good drinks: what more could you ask for?
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Have you been to Miss Thelma’s Soul Food and Bar in Connecticut? Share your experiences in the comments! For more information about Miss Thelma’s, including a menu, check out their Facebook.

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Miss Thelma's Soulfood Restaurant & Bar, 140 Fairfield Ave #1, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA