Oh my goodness! I loved this place. This was our first visit to Po' Shines, and I enjoyed everything about it. We went for lunch. It was, maybe, half full of customers. We were greeted immediately and given menus and told to sit wherever to decide what we wanted and to order at the counter. We had a variety of items- mac and cheese, hush puppies, fried okra, cornbread and blackened catfish. All of it was fantastic. A few highlights: The cornbread was not overly sweet, not like a dessert cake, but really well-balanced. Really good. The hush puppies were delicious, fried perfectly with small bites of jalapeño. Yummo. The fried okra was fresh and crispy. It clearly was made fresh and hadn't been sitting around. Excellent. The mac and cheese needs explanation based on other reviews. It is not the creamy kind. It is the kind I have made for years, it is cheesy and rich, but no gooey sauce. It was also piping hot when it was served. It was exactly what I like, and I enjoyed it immensely. Fantastic. The blackened catfish was, literally, food of the gods. The generous portion was fresh, flavorful, moist and perfectly seasoned. The spice was exactly the right level and cooked exactly right. I didn't order it, and had entree envy for the rest of my meal. Sublime and memorable. We wanted to, but didn't, get desserts, but they have our favorites- peach cobbler and sweet potato pie, so next time. We did each have a sweet tea. Appropriately sweetened with a hint of peach. Service was exceptionally kind. The timing was slower than fast food, but some of these dishes are clearly made as they are ordered, which takes time. The work training mission of this café makes me even more patient for the occasional service hiccup. The dining room was comfortable and conducive to having a conversation, so we didn't really notice how much time passed. The only change I would make would be to have a little music in the dining room, instead of just in the kitchen. Before we even left, I texted friends to tell them how much we enjoyed Po' Shines. We will absolutely be back. A platter of breakfast dishes went past our table. It looked great too. I eventually want to try everything on the menu. We will be back, and we're bringing others with us next time!