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Old Skool Cafe

4.7(292)
Soul Food Restaurant

About

Old Skool Cafe is a nonprofit supper club where at-risk youth run a soulful kitchen in a 1940s-inspired setting. The venue blends vintage chandeliers, red velvet booths, and live jazz to create a speakeasy vibe that’s both cozy and distinctive for business dinners or team gatherings.

The menu offers Southern and global soul food with standout dishes like beef short ribs and New Orleans-style BBQ jerk shrimp. Friendly, professional service and reservable spaces make it a compelling choice for groups seeking a memorable, hospitality-led experience with a social mission.

Best for

  • Client dinners with live jazz ambiance
  • Team dinners in cozy vintage booths
  • Small group celebrations & networking

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Dining Event

Custom request

Perfect for team dinners, client lunches, and celebration meals. Reserve a private or semi-private space for your group with food, drinks, and AV if needed.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Happy Hour

Custom request

Host a relaxed evening reception for your team or clients. Reserve a space for drinks and light bites in a social, low-key setting.

What's typically included

  • Private or semi-private space
  • Food & beverage

Full Buyout

Custom request

Take over the entire restaurant for your event. Full control of the space, menu, and atmosphere — ideal for large celebrations or exclusive corporate events.

What's typically included

  • Full venue layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Atmosphere
1940s-inspired supper club with vintage decor
Dim lighting, vintage chandeliers, and retro red velvet booths create a cozy, speakeasy vibe reminiscent of the 1920s and 1940s. The setting feels intimate and a little romantic, ideal for memorable business dinners.
Live Music
Jazz performances by talented youth musicians
Live jazz music performed by youth adds a distinctive ambiance that transports guests to a bygone era, enhancing the supper club experience with authentic, soulful entertainment.
Food & Beverage
Global soul food with New Orleans and Southern influences
The menu features standout dishes like beef short ribs with red wine sauce, gumbo with sausage and chicken, and New Orleans-style BBQ jerk shrimp. The food is consistently praised for its quality and soulful flavors.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 292 reviews