Chef Liyah Richmond, who has amassed a devoted following of over 110K on Instagram, has opened her first full-service Brunch and Soul location. The 1670 square foot restaurant, stationed at 516B S 18th St, is part of the OneWest restaurant accelerator program. Richmond launched Brunch and Soul in 2021 out of the Chef Space incubator and quickly garnered a loyal customer base through walk-up orders and DoorDash deliveries.
“I am eager to keep the momentum rolling – I am beyond excited to launch a sit-down establishment,” said Chef Liyah in a press release. “The time is right and OneWest’s row houses restaurant accelerator is helping me take this next step.”
Brunch and Soul’s weekday hours are Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and their menu features Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, Biscuits and Gravy, and other options. The restaurant will be open for brunch on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chef Liyah will prepare classic Soul Food dishes every Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a menu that includes fried chicken, catfish, pot roast, and meatloaf.
About Brunch and Soul:
Brunch and Soul is a popular restaurant concept founded by Chef Liyah Richmond in 2021. Known for its delicious soul food dishes, Brunch and Soul has gained a devoted following and is excited to expand into a sit-down establishment in Louisville’s West End. For more information, visit: www.brunchandsoul-louisville.com.
About OneWest:
OneWest is a community development nonprofit organization dedicated to driving commercial development growth in Louisville’s West End. Through various programs and initiatives, OneWest aims to create job opportunities and enhance the quality of life for residents in the community. For more visit www.onewest.org.
Hours:
Wednesday through Friday:
- 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Saturdays:
- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST
Sundays:
- 12:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST
This article appears in Jan 17-30, 2025.