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Iyla's Southern Kitchen

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Enjoy Nashville hot chicken, shrimp and grits, and southern classics at Iyla's Southern Kitchen in Raleigh's Morgan Street Food Hall.

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Iyla's Southern Kitchen specializes in Southern comfort food, featuring standout dishes such as Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and Shrimp and Grits. Fast, friendly service complements the casual yet lively atmosphere inside Morgan Street Food Hall.

What to Expect:

    🍗 Exceptional fried chicken sandwiches and comfort dishes
    🎶 Occasional live music enhancing the dining experience
    🏈 Sports viewing available
    🛵 Delivery, takeout, and dine-in options

Important Information:

    – Open Monday 11 AM to 5 PM; closed Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM; Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM
    – Located inside Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, seating, and restroom
    – Does not accept reservations; walk-ins only
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📍 Local Insights

🍗 Signature Dish Must-Try: The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is widely recommended for its perfect balance of heat and flavor, paired excellently with comeback sauce and loaded tots.

🎶 Enhanced Atmosphere: Look for days with live music, which adds an engaging ambiance to the trendy, casual dining space within Morgan Street Food Hall.

🕛 Timing Tips: Monday and Sunday offer shorter hours and quieter dining, while Fridays and Saturdays are livelier with extended hours until 10 PM.

🥤 Sweet Spot for Groups: The venue caters well to groups of all sizes with ample indoor and outdoor seating; it’s also a great spot for solo diners seeking quick comfort bites.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

👉 Best For

Comfort food lovers, casual dining, solo meals, groups, lunch and dinner
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Iyla's Southern Kitchen

411 W Morgan St
,
Raleigh
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NC
27603

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Iyla's Southern Kitchen earns praise for its flavorful Southern comfort food, especially the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and sides like tater tots and mac & cheese. Guests highlight the friendly staff, quick service, and vibrant Morgan Street Food Hall setting. A few mention occasional service miscommunications and inconsistent spice levels, but the overall consensus is highly positive.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich; Shrimp and Grits; Chicken & Waffle Sandwich; Mac & Cheese; Loaded Tots; Bacon Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies; BBQ Sundae; Comeback Sauce; Lemonade; Top Tier Ranch; Key Recommendation: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit weekdays between 11 AM and 3 PM for quieter dining; weekends get busiest after 5 PM, especially Friday and Saturday evenings.
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