So you are away from home, and you are longing for your mama’s homemade macaroni and cheese, candied yams, greens, fried chicken, and so much more.

The cafe is not hitting the spot like you want it to, and you are craving to go somewhere that may be remotely close to what you were getting at home.Well luckily your search is now over, because Stephanie’s Restaurant II may be the closest thing to your mama’s cooking.

For food good on the stomach as well as the wallet, this quaint little restaurant off Randleman Road in Greensboro, is just the substitute you are looking for.As a college student, your funds may be a little low.

You want great food without paying the high prices.

Look no further because here you can find a full meal for fewer than ten dollars.

Fish, chicken, meatloaf, and a variety of other traditional soul food dinners with two succulent sides are just a few of the choices Stephanie’s has to offer.

Their fried chicken was amazing as well as the candied yams, macaroni and cheese, and the roll.

The food came so close to what I was getting at home, it had me question whether my mother was actually in the kitchen cooking.If you are big on desserts, this is definitely the spot to go. From the best peach cobbler

you’ve ever tasted in life, to the widely talked about Sweet Potato Cobbler, Stephanie’s has it all. Not only do they have it all, they give you plenty on your plate.

They have a fast and friendly staff ready to serve you, and have you leaving feeling full and refreshed.

Are you without a car and you do not know anyone who has one?

No worries, because you can catch the bus to get to Stephanie’s. Just take the HEAT bus to the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, get on the12, and it will have you on Randleman Road in no time.

So if you are fed up with the café, and want some great soul food, check out Stephanie’s,and you will truly be satisfied.

Stephanie’s is located at 2507 Randleman Road, (336) 289-1008 and 2347 Randleman Road (336) 574-3458.

• Kelcie McCrae