Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 8:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Local time in Cincinnati: 12:10 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (513) 721-7685 to confirm.
Location & directions
1434 Vine StCincinnati, OH 45202
About Soul Secrets
Soul Secrets is a soul food restaurant located at 1434 Vine St in Cincinnati, Ohio. It's part of our guide to 1,018 restaurants, cafes and bars in Cincinnati. It sits in the mid-range price range ($20–30 per person).
Soul Secrets is open 4 days a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).
The menu we have on file lists 18 items across 5 sections, including Dessert, Sandwiches, Traditional Southern Platters, Vegan Entrée, and Fall Features. Listed prices range from $8.00 to $29.83, with a typical item around $25.93. Menu highlights include Mini Cake Bite, Fish Sandwich, and Oxtails With Cornbread Muffin.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, comfort food, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking lot, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (513) 721-7685 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Soul Food Restaurant · American
- Address
- 1434 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
- Phone
- (513) 721-7685
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 18 items · $8.00–$29.83
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for soul food restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for soul food restaurants across the US
Based on 87 menus with 4,027 priced items from soul food restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $15.79.
At Soul Secrets the median listed price is $25.93, higher than the typical $9.00 for soul food restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Potato Salad | 43% | $5.00 |
| Collard Greens | 34% | $5.22 |
| Peach Cobbler | 32% | $5.49 |
| French Fries | 29% | $4.25 |
| Banana Pudding | 26% | $5.88 |
| Cabbage | 25% | $4.85 |
| Candied Yams | 25% | $5.00 |
| Mac & Cheese | 20% | $5.95 |
Calculated from 87 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Soul Secrets there are 137 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 212 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (58), American (23), Cafes & Coffee (18), and Bakeries & Desserts (15).
92 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsNostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeQlicious Bubble Tea & Pastries< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsCityBird Tenders< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueBee's Barbecue Otr< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisThe Bagelry< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a soul food restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Soul Secrets's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week (closed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Is Soul Secrets open on Sunday?
Yes, Soul Secrets is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where is Soul Secrets located?
Soul Secrets is located at 1434 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
What is the phone number of Soul Secrets?
You can call Soul Secrets at (513) 721-7685.
Does Soul Secrets offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Soul Secrets offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Soul Secrets?
The typical price range at Soul Secrets is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $29.83.
Does Soul Secrets take reservations?
Yes, Soul Secrets accepts reservations.
Is Soul Secrets wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Soul Secrets open late?
No, Soul Secrets usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Soul Secrets?
There are 212 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Soul Secrets. Nearby options include Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge (< 0.1 mi), Qlicious Bubble Tea & Pastries (< 0.1 mi), and CityBird Tenders (< 0.1 mi).
How much do soul food restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 87 menus with 4,027 priced items from soul food restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $9.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $15.79.
