Creole Soul Kitchen

Tucked beneath Spring Hill Central Apartments on Boundary Street, Creole Soul Kitchen is Brisbane’s go-to spot for bold, soulful Southern fare. Since opening in 2016, Marc Lewis and Leena Monson have built a cult following around their warm, unpretentious eatery serving up authentic Cajun-Creole food. The menu spans from crispy chicken fried chicken, gumbo and crawfish etouffee, to linguini loaded with prawns, crab, clams and crocodile sausage. There’s a dedicated section for Po’ Boys, plus rotating specials like jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles, drawing regulars who don’t even glance at the main menu. Making its own andouille sausage, buttermilk and cornmeal, Creole Soul Kitchen balances tradition with creativity, even nodding to Italian influences through rustic pizzas and pastas. The space itself channels the vibe of a true neighbourhood spot, with Marc and Leena often on-site, remembering names and orders.