Platter of Southern soul food with fried fish, collard greens and cornbread
Roxbury, MA · Soul Food & BBQ

Soul Food, Low & Slow

Roxbury's home for crispy catfish, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and cornbread that'll change your life - family recipes handed down for generations.

The Poppa B's Story

At Poppa B's BBQ SOUL, every plate carries a legacy. We cook the way family taught us - catfish dredged in a cornmeal mix passed down through generations, ribs smoked low and slow, greens simmered with love, and cornbread baked golden and buttery. Rooted in Roxbury and generous to the last bite, we serve soul food that feeds more than hunger. Pull up a chair, grab a plate, and taste the warmth of the South right here in Boston.

Family recipes · Generations deep
Smoked pork rib plate finished with Poppa B's BBQ sauce and soulful sides
The Plates People Drive For

Our Signature Plates

Fried Catfish Plate with golden cornmeal-crusted fillets and sides

Fried Catfish Plate

Crispy, golden catfish fillets coated in a family-recipe cornmeal mix that's been handed down for generations! Served with two sides and a cornbread muffin.

Southern Fried Wing Chicken Plate with crispy wings and sides

Southern Fried Wing Chicken Plate

7 crispy wings fried to perfection and coated in Poppa B's smoky, tangy barbecue sauce (optional). Served with your choice of two soulful sides and a buttery cornbread muffin.

Rib Plate with four tender smoked pork ribs and sides

Rib Plate

Four tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs marinated in Poppa B's signature dry rub, smoked low and slow to perfection, and finished with Poppa B's famous BBQ sauce (optional). Served with two soulful sides and a cornbread muffin.

BBQ Chicken Plate with grilled chicken in smoky barbecue sauce and sides

BBQ Chicken Plate

Tender, juicy BBQ chicken grilled and coated in Poppa B's smoky barbecue sauce. Served with your choice of two soulful sides and a cornbread muffin.

Southern Fried Wing Chicken Plate with crispy barbecue wings and sides

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7 crispy wings fried to perfection and coated in Poppa B's smoky, tangy barbecue sauce (optional). Served with your choice of two soulful sides and a buttery cornbread muffin.

Fried Fish of the Day Plate with seasoned cornmeal-battered white fish and sides

Fried Fish of the Day Plate

Crispy, golden white fish (whiting or pollock) fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter. Served with two sides and a cornbread muffin for a meal steeped in tradition.

Straight From The Table

4.4 average · 1,210 ratings

Fried Catfish Plate slaps! As a southerner, this is my go-to meal from Poppa B's and it consistently delivers. 2 fat pieces of catfish, greens w turkey meat, potato salad, & cornbread, for me the cherry on top, is the 2 tarter sauces and Hot Sauce because IYKYK. Love this place!

Sara L

The whiting is cooked just right. The seasoning is on point. The collards are very good and the baked macaroni and cheese is old-school Southern (I venture to say Miss'sip perhaps?) This is my go to plate.

Lisa J

The best soul food I've ever had. The collard greens were downright magical and the cornbread changed my life

Katherine W

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Find Us In Roxbury

Visit Poppa B's

Location

2306 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Phone

Delivery & Pickup

We offer both delivery and pickup - order your soul food favorites today!

When We're Cookin'

Mon
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun
Closed

Good To Know

What meals do you serve?

Poppa B's BBQ SOUL serves authentic soul food in Roxbury, MA, perfect for family dinners and comfort food cravings. Our menu features crispy Fried Catfish Plates made with a generations-old cornmeal recipe, and Southern Fried Chicken Wings tossed in smoky, tangy BBQ sauce. BBQ lovers can enjoy our slow-smoked Rib Plate with fall-off-the-bone pork ribs finished with Poppa B's signature sauce. Every plate comes with two soulful sides and a buttery cornbread muffin. Whether you're dining in or ordering out, our soul food satisfies every time.

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order your soul food favorites today!

Where are you located?

Poppa B's BBQ SOUL is located at 2306 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119.

What areas do you serve?

We proudly serve Roxbury and surrounding Boston neighborhoods including Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South End, Mattapan, Mission Hill, Fenway, Hyde Park, Roslindale, Nubian Square, and Dudley. Enjoy authentic soul food and BBQ delivered or picked up fresh near you.