EXCELLENT rating  
 Based on 59 reviews 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
Great food and the woman running it was very nice. We had the Catfish, pulled pork, grown up grilled cheese. All delicious.
  
 
  
 
 
 Mike Scudder 
 
June 7, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Great dining experience!! Southern cooking with hometown atmosphere. Everything was clean, everyone was friendly. My wife and I ordered two different entrees with sides so we can share. Both the rib's and pulled pork were excellent. Definitely will be back.
  
 
  
 
 
 Dearborn Building & Grounds 
 
June 2, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Food was delicious. I had the pulled pork sandwich and hubs had smoked meat loaf platter. The platter is so much food he is having it for dinner tonight too.
  
 
  
 
 
 Jennifer Beckman 
 
June 1, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Wonderful dinner! I had the 1/2 smoked chicken and husband had the meatloaf. Very generous portions, so come hungry! Friendly atmosphere. Super service. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 Connie Hein 
 
June 1, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
Located in the heart of Aurora, this little restaurant looks like you're just walking into Grandma's house for dinner. The atmosphere is rustic and classy. The lady who took our order and waited on us was so friendly and cheerful. We only waited on food for about 10 minutes. Served picnic style, it was absolutely phenomenal. The smoked meatloaf was unexpectedly delicious. The half chicken was tender, juicy, and the skin was crispy and seasoned to perfection. The sides were so good as well. To top it off, the bread pudding is some of the best we've had. The downside is that it's about 90 minutes from our home, but we will definitely be back when we are this way again!
  
 
  
 
 
 Jennifer Schellhouse 
 
May 31, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great and the owners were very friendly and nice
  
 
  
 
 
 Dog Lover 
 
May 29, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
They were very nice and friendly. The place was very clean. It is very casual. Pulled pork was moist & tender. Interesting smoke taste, not over powering. We didn't notice they put pickles on it. Once removed better. BBQ sauce is lite and sweet with just a bit of tang.
  
 
  
 
 
 Jessica Williams 
 
May 25, 2023.
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 

OUR STORY

Welcome to Hankering Southern Kitchen

Our secret is our family recipes have all the comfort of the classics while bringing a new twist to southern. We take great pride in our southern roots and the meaning of family. All of our meats are slowly smoked using a blend of Apple and Hickory wood. This blend along with our family heirloom of closely guarded recipes create that unique, yet familiar flavor.

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