Royceann’s Soul food named one the 20 great Black owned restaurants in the Midwest

Royceann Porter poses for a photo at her restaurant Royceann’s Soul Food in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Think Iowa City

Iowa City restaurant named one of the best in the region

Midwest Living featured Royceann’s Soul Food in an article on the best Black owned restaurants in the midwest.

Royceann’s Soulfood is owned and operated by Royceann Porter. The restaurant is all about homemade comfort food, big flavor, and meals that taste like home.

Porter opened the restaurant in 2023 which is located at the South District Market, 947 Highway 6 East, Iowa City, IA.

Merchandise is seen at Royceann’s Soul Food in Iowa City, Iowa. Joseph Cress/Think Iowa City

The Iowa City favorite for soul food was named amongst other restaurants spanning the Midwest including ones from Chicago, Detroit and Kansas City.

Read the full article from Midwest Living by clicking here.

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