Tucked away in Eugene, Oregon, Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ has been serving up BBQ, Chicken, and Southern that’s good enough to land a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Sadly, Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ has since permanently closed its doors.
The restaurant was featured in Season 21, Episode 11 — an episode called “Chicken Chowfest” that first aired in 2014.
The restaurant earns a 4.4-star rating on Google, reflecting a consistently positive dining experience.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has been one of the Food Network’s most popular shows for nearly two decades, and a feature on the show often transforms a small, local restaurant into a destination. For Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ in Eugene, Oregon, the exposure brought food lovers from across the region — and many who watched the episode made a point to stop by.
While the doors may be closed, Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ is still remembered fondly by fans of the show and everyone who had the chance to eat there.
Status: Permanently Closed
Address: 400 Blair Blvd, Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: +1 541-342-7500
As Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 21, Episode 262 — “Chicken Chowfest” (aired November 28, 2014).
Google Rating: 4.4/5
Cuisine: BBQ, Chicken, Southern