Simply the best! This is an icon in downtown Phoenix ! The food is so delicious and you get plenty in your order of choice. I had the fried chicken and let me tell you....awesome taste and moist! My wife had the catfish and the portion was big! All of the sides were great and you have to wash it down with some Koolaid! The service was great , great young man took the orders and we carried a conversation about life I general . Great demeanor, great ambiance and lots of history to read about on the walls. You don't find places like this anymore, home style food with home style service ! You simply have to try this place for yourselves! You won't be dissatisfied nor disappointed!!!!

Recent visit, thus is the Mrs Whites Soul good I remember. The customer service was back up to par, and the food was as delicious as I remember. I highly recommend this soul food establishment for the goto place for this ethnic treasure.

Delicious soul food spot! Southern comfort food served in super casual environment. I stopped by here after church on Sunday with my wife. it was our first time here. We ordered a fried chicken plate with two sides and a pork chop plate with two sides. All of the food was amazing! I was a little underwhelmed at the drink choices, they only had Kool Aid, iced tea (sweet or unsweet) and lemonade available. The prices everywhere are high these days for food and Mrs Whites is no exception. The average dinner plate with one entree and 2 sides of your choice The pork chop plate came with 2 pork chops so at least it was a decent portion nevertheless it cost more than $20. My fried chicken plate cost me an extra $3 so I could have the luxury of all dark meat. So for 2 chicken legs and a thigh i paid more than $25 for my meal. Bottom line is I could not afford to eat here more than once or twice a month with those types of prices. Attention to detail was a little lacking. I ordered unsweet tea but i got sweet tea. I suggested for my refill they could bring unsweetened tea but no one ever offered a refill. I asked for my refill in a to go cup when getting ready to leave that was overlooked as well. I had to ask for a to go box at the counter and they never provided me with a final check for the meal. I requested it at the counter after getting up to leave. None of these things were egregious just minor oversights that damped the overall quality of the experience. They lost a star from me for that. Pros - all the entrees and sides were on point! Servers were kind and pleasant to work with. - restaurant was quiet, clean and comfortable enough. - unique niche soul food staples available regularly Cons: - plates were pretty pricey ($20+ per person) The restaurant could use some TLC to elevate the experience for customers. - few soft drink options (no sodas available) - customer service could beat little better My wife and I I enjoyed this place and would be willing to come back. Nonetheless, my experience was far from perfect.The food was very good but all in all there is a little room for improvement in regards to the customer experience.

Delicious, delicious food! It's located on a one-way street so I recommend following the GPS to get there. I got there and service took a minute to get to me but once I was able to order, the service was good! Wasn't bad, but wasn't exceptional either. I got my food to-go and it took around 20 minutes which is about average for made to order food. And honestly, after tearing up my food, it made sense!! They be throwin it down back there!! The cabbage was seasoned to perfection. Juicy, and soft. So good!!! Mac n cheese was alright in my opinion. Not the best in town, respectfully but it wasn't bad at all. The catfish they wrap up in foil so it's still hot when you get home. I loved that they did this! I don't live far but it was still hot to touch when I started eating and I took the long way home! The catfish was SEASONED ok??? You don't need sauce but who I am a sauce person and it added a nice balance to the fish but the fish is a star of its own. Food is superb and I will def be going back!! Also, it was a bit pricey! I paid $33 for this meal plus a side of their banana pudding g which was a tad bit too sweet for my liking. I personally think they added sugar to the point where the sugar could no longer be dissolved in the pudding so it wasn't my favorite. I still finished the small side bowl it came in but I probably wouldn't order it again. I'm loving the history Mrs. White has in the valley because I had no idea! I love the foodie community and the spice Mrs. White creates in the valley!

MRS WHITE'S GOLDEN RULE CAFE . . . If you're a foodie in the Phoenix area, you know about Mrs. White's. For years I've heard people talk about this 60-year-old soul food restaurant. I have read articles and even seen news stories about the role it has played in the African American movement in Arizona, the food, and about Mrs. White herself. Back when it opened in 1964, the civil rights act had just passed, but change was still slow. Tempe was still a "sundown town." Mrs. White's was a place where everyone in the community could gather for a good meal and race didn't (and still doesn't) matter. When you step into this cafe, it seems like you've gone back in time, which I kind of love. It looks like I imagine it looked in 1964. There are photos, newspaper clippings, and awards from civil rights groups on the walls, and the operating hours are written on the wall in Sharpie. I don't really know much about soul food, but I do know our lunch was delish. Not sure what the secret ingredient is in that cole slaw, but OMG--it is seriously yummy! I'm not the biggest fried chicken fan, so I ordered the pork chop with Mac and cheese. It was tender and yummy. My son liked the chicken, but I didn't taste it. It's definitely worth a visit if for no other reason than the history. Fun fact: Mrs White's grandson, Lawrence, got his start cooking in this restaurant, before going on to open his own successful restaurants--Lolo's Chicken and Waffles.

THE BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN AND SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS IN AZ!!! I've been going to Mrs White's since I was twelve years old and now at 28 anytime I go I feel like im going to my auntie's house for dinner. Real deal southern comfort hospitality, no frills bs or gimmicks. Everything off the menu is delicious and you are guaranteed to nap after a plate. In addition to fresh food, they offer amazing deserts and real deal Kool aid and iced tea. If you dont know, this is the original fried chicken spot that then birthed the famous Lo-Lo's chicken & waffles, as a separate fried chicken established ran by other members in the family. If you are lucky to get a table when its not busy, order everything they have and you will not be disappointed!

Four of us came for an early dinner. Tea and cornbread for starters. The fried chicken had a nice crispy batter and the meat was juicy! The smothered chicken was smothered in flavorful gravy and was juicy too. The chicken fried steak was excellent. As we were eating we each would make humming noises.. and the sides... Mac and cheese.. full of flavorful cheese, green beans with onions and potato's, red beans (sweet and spice) over rice were phenomenal, potato salad was great too. Save room for the dessert of the day. The day we were there... peach cobbler and a crumble cake.. service was very kind and had great suggestions. EST. 1964... by MrsWhite...

Located on 8th Street & E. Jefferson Ave, it's been years since I've visited this place while visiting Phoenix. A short walk from my hotel, good southern food was on my appetite agenda. Mrs. White's has been voted for being Best of Phoenix Best Soul Food Restaurant and I can agree this place serves it up with good old fashioned home style cooking. This place makes it hearty, delicious and customer service is full of southern hospitality. But for those who are watching the calorie or fat intake, forget it because everything you've worked hard for and trying to maintain the numbers from your Doctor's office goes out the window! Since I have an addiction to fried foods, yes I'm going to order what I want and make sure that I have Mac & Cheese and green beans too! As promised, cornbread is also served with your meal. My Smothered Pork Chops was full of flavor and this might be my new go to dish since I'm always wanting something fatty and juicy after an intense training session in the gym! LOL! Peach Cobbler Pie was one of the desserts, instead I opted for the Louisiana Sweet Cake as coconut was one of the ingredients.