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Green Acres

A take-out haven for all breaded soul foods. The fried chicken, catfish and okra are fresh and delicious and the location is a fun slice of local life.

Address: 1705 4th Ave N
Hours: Mon-Wed 9AM-9:45PM, Thu-Sat 9AM-10:45PM
Website: greenacres-cafe.com (opens in a new tab)

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