“O’ Taste and see that the Lord is good…..” – Psalm 34:8 (KJV) That verse inspired not just a name, but a mission for Taste and See Soul Food Kitchen, founded by Gayle Bradley in 2024 in Columbia, SC. This soul food spot is rooted in faith, love for cooking, and a heart for community.
A Sumter native and Hillcrest High School alumni, Gayle turned her lifelong passion for food into a full-time calling— starting with no money but plenty of faith.
“God told me to go,” she says. “And people showed up with everything I needed.”
Located at 6820 N. Main Street, Taste & See Soul Food Kitchen offers Southern-style meals, catering services, and free community events like “To give back to the community” dinners and customer appreciation nights.
When asked what makes Taste & See unique, Gayle says: “Genuine care, a family feel, and a guiding philosophy to treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Taste & See serves breakfast from Monday–Friday, 7–10 AM. It hosts Philly Meat Mondays every Monday from 12–8 PM (cheesesteaks, wings, burgers). Soul Food is served Wednesday–Sunday, 11 AM–7 PM. Come hungry. Leave full.
On Saturday, May 17, Taste & See Soul Food Kitchen will host a Customer Appreciation Celebration All Black Party (Dress code is semi-formal all-Black attire). The event will take place from 6 – 1 0 \mathrm { p. m } . at Venue 6820, located at 6820 North Main Street, Suite B in Columbia. Admission is free. Food is included. The whole community is invited to attend the event.
Taste & See Soul Food Kitchen is located at 6820 North Main Street in Columbia, SC. It can reached by telephone at 410-353- 5989 or 803-401-5671.
