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10/05/2026
🕊️ With heartfelt sympathy 🕊️
From all of us at Vari’s Southern Cuisine, we extend our deepest condolences to Chef Royce’s family, loved ones, and the entire Soul Prime family.
As fellow members of the soul food community, our hearts are with you during this heartbreaking loss. May her memory live on through the love she shared, the lives she touched, and every meal made with soul.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. 🤍🙏🏽
Rest peacefully, Chef Royce.
With love, your Vari’s Southern Cuisine family.
09/18/2026
🍸✨ MIX. SERVE. SHINE. ✨🍸
Vari’s Southern Cuisine is looking for experienced bartenders to join our team at our new Bellwood location! 🙌🏽
✅ BASSET certification preferred
📲 Apply today through Indeed
📍 2712 St. Charles, Bellwood, IL 60104
📞 Call or text: (815) 386-7888
Know the perfect candidates? Tag them below! 👇🏽🔥
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09/12/2026
🔥 IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN! 🔥
What has a brand-new sign, flavors that shine, and has Bellwood counting down the time? 👀⏳
VARI’S! 🙌🏾✨
The sign is up, the wait is almost through—now guess what those Original Fried Ribs are about to do! 🍖🔥
📍 2712 St. Charles Rd., Bellwood, IL
🚨 Grand-opening details coming soon!
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09/12/2026
THE VOICE IS COMING HOME! 🗣️🏠🔥
Chicago been waiting on this one! 💯🙌🏾 Lil Durk coming home hits different! 🖤 From the city to the world and back home again — welcome home! 🏙️✨
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09/06/2026
🚨 BELLLWOOD, GET READY! 🚨🔥
Vari’s Southern Cuisine is bringing the FLAVOR! 🍗🔥
🏆 Home of the ORIGINAL FRIED RIBS!
📍 2712 St. Charles, Bellwood, IL
📞 (815) 386-7888
🔥 COMING SOON… and trust us, you’re gonna want to be there! 👀🍽️
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09/05/2026
🚨🔥 NOW HIRING — JOIN THE VARI’S TEAM! 🔥🚨Vari’s Southern Cuisine is getting ready to open our NEW LOCATION and we’re building an ALL-STAR TEAM! 💪🏽🍽️
🏆 HOME OF THE ORIGINAL FRIED RIBS 🏆
👨🏽🍳 Cooks • Kitchen Help
🍽️ Servers • Cashiers • Hosts
✨ New Location. Bigger Vision. Same Great Flavor.
📍 2712 St. Charles Rd., Bellwood, IL 60104
📲 Call or Text: (815) 386-7888
🔥 TAG SOMEBODY LOOKING FOR A JOB & SHARE THIS POST! 🔥
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08/31/2026
🚨 SOMETHING BIG IS COMING… AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! 🚨🔥
What started as a VISION is becoming a REALITY right before our eyes! 🙌🏾✨ Brick by brick. Wall by wall. Step by step. 💪🏾
Behind all this drywall, dust, equipment and construction is the NEXT CHAPTER of Vari’s Southern Cuisine! 🖤🍽️🔥
We heard you when you said you wanted MORE SPACE… a BIGGER LOCATION… and MORE VARI’S! 👏🏾 And trust me—we’re working to give you an experience worth the wait! 💯
This isn’t just construction… THIS IS GROWTH. THIS IS PURPOSE. THIS IS LEGACY. 🙏🏾❤️
👀 Keep watching because the transformation is about to be CRAZY!
🔥 VARI’S SOUTHERN CUISINE — THE NEXT CHAPTER IS LOADING… 🔥
📲 SHARE this with somebody who loves Vari’s and tag who you’re bringing with you when those doors open! 👇🏾
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08/31/2026
MY JOURNEY ISN’T OVER… I’M STILL CLIMBING. 🙏🏽💪🏽❤️🩹
On June 10th, I underwent major back surgery that left me with 37 staples in my back. What I thought would simply be surgery and recovery turned into one of the hardest battles of my life.
From June 10th until July 18th, I spent nearly seven weeks in the hospital.
There was a point when I couldn’t walk at all. I had to be moved with a lift. After surgery, I couldn’t even feed myself. Things I had done independently my entire life suddenly became things I needed help to do.
Then came the fight to get myself back. 🙏🏽
I had to learn how to walk again, even using the help of a robot during rehabilitation. Step by step. Day by day. Some days harder than others.
But I kept going.
I’m still recovering. I’m still rebuilding my strength. I’m still learning what my new normal looks like. But one thing about me… I AM NOT GIVING UP. 💯
This journey has tested me physically, mentally, and emotionally in ways I could never fully explain. But when I look back at the woman who once had to be lifted because she couldn’t walk, and I look at where I am today, I realize just how far I’ve come.
I may not be where I want to be yet, but thank God I’m not where I started. 🙌🏽
Every step means something now.
Every bit of progress means something.
Every day I get back up is another victory.
So when you see me moving, smiling, working, living and pushing forward, understand there is a whole story behind that smile.
37 staples. Nearly 7 weeks in the hospital. Couldn’t walk. Couldn’t feed myself. Had to learn to walk all over again.
And yet…
I’M STILL HERE.
I’M STILL FIGHTING.
I’M STILL GOING.
I’M STILL CLIMBING. 🏔️💪🏽
My story is still being written.
Stay tuned… because I’m not finished yet. ❤️🔥🙏🏽
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Address
4735 Butterfield Road, Illinois 60162
Hillside, IL
60612
**Travel Directions to Butterfield Road, Hillside**
**By Public Transport:**
1. **Train:** Take the Metra train on the BNSF Railway line to the Brookfield station. From there, you can catch a local bus (e.g., Pace Bus Route 331) that heads towards Hillside. Get off at the nearest stop on Butterfield Road.
2. **Bus:** If you're near a CTA or Pace bus route, check for buses that connect to Route 331 or any service that goes directly to Butterfield Road in Hillside.
**By Car:**
1. **From Chicago:** Take I-290 W toward Lombard. Merge onto I-88 W and then take the exit for IL-83 S toward Oak Brook. Continue on IL-83 S and take the exit for Butterfield Road.
2. **From Oak Park:** Head west on Madison St, then turn right onto IL-43 N (Harlem Ave). Merge onto I-290 W and follow the same directions as above.
3. **Parking:** There is parking available along Butterfield Road, with options for street parking or nearby lots depending on your arrival time.
Make sure to check traffic conditions before heading out!
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
12pm - 8pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 8pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 8pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 6pm |
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What people say
Vari's Southern Cuisine on Butterfield Road is a delightful destination for anyone craving authentic Southern flavors. The restaurant exudes warmth and tradition, serving up dishes that are sure to make your taste buds dance with joy.
Start your day off right with their mouthwatering brunch offerings, featuring classics like Shrimp and Grits, French Toast, and Waffles. Each dish is crafted with care, ensuring a hearty meal that will leave you satisfied. Don't miss out on the Breakfast Potato Trio or the refreshing Fruit Tray—perfect complements to any breakfast spread!
The atmosphere at Vari's is as inviting as the food itself. Guests have raved about their experiences, with many expressing how amazing their meals were. It's clear that the team at Vari's pours love into every plate they serve, creating memorable moments for all who dine there.
Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a meal or need catering for your next event, Vari's Southern Cuisine has you covered. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction shines through in everything they do. Visit them today and discover why so many people are falling in love with this culinary gem!
