A Boxed Lunch in Richmond, Virginia Has People Lining Up at 6 A.M.

Today’s mini-documentary from the Southern Foodways Alliance series features a Richmond, Virginia landmark: Sally Bell’s, the handmade box-lunch shop that’s been feeding the community for over three generations. Watch the video above to learn more.
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[@IfbbProRolandcHazard]

When you see a bunch of grandma's in the back, that's all I needed to see. SOLD.

[@helenbailey8419]

Oh thats a lovely thing to say.I worked in a cafe with grandmas and we were always busy and happy

[@asgharakram]

Really great old fashioned cooking

[@susant700]

I was just thinking the same thing. ^×^ Wonderful .... patient, loving ....grandmothers and mom's. They put the love into their recipes. (Wishing I lived closer to Sally Bells ...). The residents of the Richmond area are super blessed.

[@jennb1768]

They know what's up to feed their people!

[@bluuu32]

So true

[@compendioussuccient6784]

‘You got five different thangs in yo little lunch box, which is real nice’ 😍😍😍

[@elissamarcus]

It's like a southern bento box 😅

[@leevileevi8496]

You are gross

[@victordasilva5255]

Southern beauty. Not all people understand

[@zs422]

Leevi Leevi What’s your problem?

[@dragonsember]

@@zs422 didn't get enough attention as a child and learned that getting negative attention is easy and now actively seeks a negative response to stimulate his need for interaction.

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

The fact that multiple generations of a family works there and that employees have a strong work ethic speaks volumes about how well the employer must treat them.

[@SL-lz9jr]

KNJ Moorhouse Yes, I was surprised that even the staff had multiple generations working there. Goes to show, a good employer matters!

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

If you lived in Richmond, you would understand it has nothing to do with the employer.

[@elissamarcus]

@@b2kzangelalwayz wdym

[@tubbymontana7090]

b2kzangelalwayz wdym ?!

[@TheKos2Kos]

b2kzangelalwayz please explain. I want the inside scoop

[@annrunacres3982]

I think part of the secret is......no one seems to be rushing around, everything is so calm. It must get into the food somehow.

[@kirakira1212]

@M No Crybabies the grandmas are so adorableeeee 😂

[@biigsquid]

love this perspective

[@Hekinsieden]

When you take the time to make things right instead of slapping things on and off a griddle like at McDonalds you can taste the difference!

[@naralove121080]

Mmmhmm I know that’s right

[@christnestrider185]

they are not a greedy business so they employ more people,, less stressful that way and things get made properly

[@MrZancruz]

We need more places like this in America, Not chain corporate restaurants that feeds us poison...

[@Triplechoco52]

"OK.but wait, these prices are outrageous! let's go to McDonald's instead, where the prices are cheaper."

[@gr8o2h2o]

What? I pay $7.00 for a quarter pounder meal after taxes! There original box lunch is $8.00. I'll take their lunch if it was here any day!

[@sinthiakter6101]

MrZancruz Are you low key trying to make a racial point about the worker women and the logo?

[@aethertech]

What we need, is more Five Guys Burgers and Fries!

[@Stokedhavok]

+bruceownsu I have no idea how people are falling for the shit bait you're posting.

[@vadalarc2948]

no wonder its good! its made by grandmas!

[@teetalksthereal]

Correction: Black grandmothers, get it right 💁🏾‍♀️

[@yuo3670]

@@teetalksthereal There are a lot of black grandma's working there for some reason lol. I bet the potato salad is real tasty haha (I hope nobody gets offended by your comment but try not to point out that people are black,some people might get really upset)

[@teetalksthereal]

So tired of KZbin erasing my comments. I didnt curse I only state facts. Down with Censorship.

[@JamesPiccone]

@@teetalksthereal so sad you define people by their color.

[@JamesPiccone]

@@teetalksthereal what are you talking about I'm black too. You sound like one of the weak ones that became slaves.

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

I like how they employ a lot of old people. I know having jobs for the young is very important but its nice to see there are places that will employ older people. A lot of old people are not ready to retire and are super bored, get depressed or suffer financially and need to keep working so I really appreciate that. It also guarantees that the food is extra good it seems! Who doesn't like a grandma made lunch?

[@texastea5686]

Agree, many people don't like being copped up at home regardless of their age

[@Sherirose1]

Great comment.

[@dumbpunk1165]

anything made by a grandma is 100x better and thats just the rules

[@tablescissors]

So rare to see a selfless comment like this, especially with ageism becoming so commonplace lately

[@cassgray9340]

Yes, that’s very true. My nana is in much the same spot. She was recently forced to retire due to health problems, even though she relied on the income and she says she misses it. I’d definitely feel better if there were more places in the world like Sally Bell’s

[@kaydii9542]

i really hope they’re doing well and the pandemic didn’t affect their sales too much

[@AndreaVidaManda]

I hope so too, their website looks pretty slick and updated.

[@stacysimms2709]

They are doing pretty well. We can't let them go down. #VA

[@kaydii9542]

@@stacysimms2709 i'm really happy to hear this !! :D

[@CableFlame]

I'm watching this on December 20th, 2020. I went to order pickup online for tomorrow. The next available pickup window? January 11th, 2021, 10:45am. I'd say they're doing okay. ;)

[@Littlentern]

I had this exact same thought. I hope they make it through

[@BigBoyPharma]

I thought the video was in slomo lol everyones so chill and calm its awesome

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

420 erryday

[@ShizukaRose]

The south.

[@eyesonukimberly6539]

When we Vacation in Williamsburg we always notice this same thing. So Chill and Relaxing almost instantly.

[@teeniewoo88]

That's how we do it in the South :) I'm originally from Chicago and moved to NC 11 years ago and I wouldn't go back for anything. :)

[@isaacandrewdixon]

IM SOUTHERN BITCHES

[@BeyondDestiny]

I never thought I'd hear someone say "I'm gonna wait an hour here for the potato salad" with a giant smile on their face.

[@corrineweber1007]

Must be some darn GOOD Potatoe salad. 😋😄

[@gramajomd]

One day I will travel to the USA just to eat one of each

[@tedperry6466]

the 5 hr wait for Franklin's BBQ in Austin, TX is not looking so bad to me now. LOL

[@Hotrodchef89]

It is some really good potato salad!!! They are always busy but always extremely friendly.

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

Oh, but you should tastes, my mothers, damned, I making some this weekend,..Q My mother is a passed down recipe, as well, 3 rd generation,..! The secret is the 6 ingredients, that she uses, and absolutely, no oil, in the dressing,..! I listed the ingredients on top, the rest is top secret,..! It s the best on the planet,..!

[@alwaysbrown75]

This is what America is all about - small businesses and love for each other regardless of who you are. I wish this business and the employees continued happiness and success!

[@ct5951]

💯

[@blufu8727]

More generations to come for this little blessed shop. They're all so wholesome. Much respect for the love they put into each dish 🥰

[@lepain0278]

America never was like that if you think about it

[@LisaCupcake]

@@lepain0278 My mom was born in '25 and my granny was born in the 1800's and they told me it *was* that way. I'll take their word for it over the word of someone who wasn't around back then.

[@lepain0278]

@@LisaCupcake sure if you were white. I doubt the majority of Americans back then we’re loving Mexicans, aboriginals, and black people.

[@focus_on_april8728]

That’s my auntie Joyce Brown!!

[@takeshaanderson3530]

I know she cooks

[@CreativeCreatorCreates]

Blessed and highly favored! This food is true soul food!

[@disco7379]

She’s a legend!

[@bobbiml1794]

Shes so cute and awesome!!!

[@chris77jay77]

I bet she reads a real good bedtime story!

[@alisonjetmar7437]

Long time ago I worked there on weekends when I was a student at VCU! Sally Bell's is the epitome of all the love that is a huge part of southern cooking. I felt blessed when at the end of the day, I got to pick a cake that didn't sell and take it home!

[@RandomsFandom]

this video has renewed my faith in the mom and pop one stop shop restaurant. i feel like this business model could really do well in the toledo ohio area. we need better options than McDiarrhea for lunch.... i would love something wholesome for lunch.

[@RandomsFandom]

i also refuse to put my comment at the top, because you have a really nice comment yourself

[@StoicVeR]

the food looks super fantastic and I like the simplicity of it. I wish we had something like this where I live, but we're choked by fast food joints. THOSE CAKES THO

[@countalucard4226]

I love potato salad and I bet theirs is the best

[@worlddomination4840]

Wow the last reply here was last year...hello :)

[@xzalean]

When I heard her say "Light Turkey Sammich" I knew this place had to be legit

[@jinnybikini]

You know you are getting a good sandwich too when it's called a "Sammich"

[@melglenn6556]

Facts!!!

[@dougedoug2105]

Hey Fam!!! NOLA on the tube over here 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽

[@milliebutterfly]

Exactly

[@JA-ld3it]

😂

[@nickjordan7671]

That looks so good. If I had these instead of lunchables as a child I would be alot happier.

[@JakariaYT]

yeah

[@EisEisBaby]

Nickle ore Also you would Be fat and have diabetes

[@nickjordan7671]

EisEisBaby You kidding? my metabolism was great as a kid I ate stuff worse than this and came out fine.

[@Caroline-ug1ig]

Because luchables are healthy EisEisBaby?

[@fauxmanchu8094]

Nickle ore I too ate like a horse when I was a kid and was skinny as a rake!

[@nadavalkaslassy4092]

I like how they can sit down while doing this

[@AthenaGate]

69

[@snazzy_tomato6790]

@@AthenaGate that's nice Kevin

[@trademarktm2222]

The bread. Gorgeous.

[@lenientcardoor9016]

T M thank you mother

[@apasser4234]

Riiiiiight!?!

[@chronicawareness9986]

american bento! look up bento

[@ameyas7726]

Clickbait

[@mrsx5715]

I agree!!!

[@melonsoda123]

The story of the lady with platinum blonde hair missing her mother's potato salad and standing in line to buy Sally Bell's potato salad was touching :-)

[@chronicawareness9986]

american bento, look up bentoamerican bento, look up bento

[@wok37]

How come she wasn't helping her mom in kitchen learning?

[@stephenbrodie5617]

wok37 she said she can’t make it anymore she didn’t say she didn’t know how to maybe it puts her down

[@SteveReynold]

Christopher Sanchez this is not the same. This is older.

[@chowder8802]

She is beautiful

[@hughjasse4047]

i want the recipe for a potato salad that's worth waiting an hour in line for

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

To reply to your remark ,the answer to that is this ,have a mother are someone from Virginia that put (that) ingredient into there potatoe salad are any food they make and it is the( love) of making that potatoe salad are what ever they may cook . my Mother was such a lady.

[@Haylla2008]

To be fair, some people will wait an hour to sit down at a chain restaurant where most of the food is usually frozen for long periods before it gets to them... but at least some of that food is hard to replicate in taste. Most of the foods in this place are so simple, inexpensive, and non-time consuming that I'd find it hard to imagine why anyone would bother.

[@kobisjeruk]

Here we have restaurant chains that sell instant noodle ramen at about 5-6 times the price of a packet. The only thing they add is little bit of veggies and an egg. And its still on menu to this day.

[@Tippy2forU]

In many of the southern or black homes there are no cookbooks. Most of it has been passed down from generation to generation and everyone cannot cook. It isn't as easy as reading a cookbook for many people. I wouldn't call it cooking if you don't know how to properly season food. Seasoning food seems to be an issue in the north and parts of the northwest and southwest.

[@sdragoo]

No they don't. They make their own ramen noodles and soup base and everything else and it tastes totally different. Good lord.

[@res1dentcyn1c]

That chill black lady in the back who was talking about how it's real good sounded exactly like what I thought she was gonna sound like 😂

[@kedoh75]

I live in Richmond and Sally Bell's is the only place where you can get that grandma homecooked from scratch meals and desserts. My gosh it's just that good.

[@bobbiml1794]

Ahhhh I'm jealous!!

[@ventibreeze6648]

Lucky you, I wish we had this in the uk

[@evonaagrochowski8006]

Oooooh, they haven't tasted, my grandmama s, potato salad,..! OMG,..! It s most definitely, the best,..! In this world,..!

[@MrTumbleweed]

I just realized that their cupcakes are upside down and covered in frosting top to bottom. mother of god

[@redlightg27]

Hell yah

[@candace27co]

Mr.Tumbleweed LMAO

[@mpenny226]

I was like whoa!!!

[@sasayaki]

Doing it right

[@gypsyjane6352]

When the creator of cupcakes made his first cupcake, thats actually how they were suppose to be eaten.

[@TheNaz01]

its like an entire restaurant full of grama's cooking!

[@taylormelvin1425]

that's a good thing

[@toniacrawford6854]

your mad because it wasn't any younger Grama's

[@AuburnFanSince2010]

Miss Flip Flop Goodbye

[@Minecraftexploring]

Ok? What did you eat and what did it cost since you think it was so expensive.

[@mizzlynng]

TheNaz Me too......

[@lofinova9413]

Fam this video had me at "these are called cheese wafers... They real good." That pause ment everything to me... I love it so much.

[@terrycox2442]

Because of this video my husband and I traveled to Richmond. The W. Broad staff was very friendly and we enjoyed our box lunches very much.

[@davidvargas1748]

I am so happy you got to experience that. This is a prime example of what all food services should be like. God bless you and your husband

[@ricgillis1280]

+DFS54 They're Probably Worth The Trip!LOL!

[@danahill9008]

LOL

[@tc1817]

"You need this stuff called...gelatine."

[@diane9247]

I know, that was so cute!

[@toniacrawford6854]

be quiet

[@ZeliardFTW]

Gelatine! Stuff made from magic itself. Made by prolonged boiling of skin, cartilage, and bones from animals. Damn tasty!

[@devikaagashe7769]

+ZeliardFTW are you vegan?

[@ZiasRainbos90]

Devika Agashe I'm sure he/she isn't vegan just nothing is nice about boiled animal bones and cartilage right?

[@suzannehedderly1331]

OMG! A video on Sally Bell's!! The BEST box lunch! Everything homemade. My standard was the Sally Lun chicken salad roll, double potato salad, caramel cupcake with the deviled egg and cheese wafer. Sheer heaven!! The workers made it special!

[@Traderjoe]

I would happy trade my office job to work there. Friendly folk who have skill and pride and get along with each other.

[@TeamCGS2005]

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence.

[@aalsmadi1]

traderjoes probably get paid crumbs

[@horrorpill]

You don't have to tell KZbin about it though. Just quit and go there then.

[@vondamiller5463]

traderjoes Absolutely! 😍😍😍

[@PaperMario64]

Right? Sometimes that’s more important than money

[@Chewyness]

The world needs more of these places

[@malaikaal-amin2706]

This video was taped in their old location in the VCU area, but they've relocated to West Broad about 6/7 years ago. The food has remained the same... DELICIOUS and reasonably priced!

[@chefchrissmith]

I hope their paid very well for the work they do

[@BBQJester]

they are smiling and happy, you can tell they have the passion to cook.

[@memaybeyou6276]

I'm sure their compensated appropriately. It's no like we live in NORTH KOREA where you DON'T have a choice of where you work and if you don't like it you BETTER NOT speak about out. You could have yourself and (3) generations of your family thrown in a concentrating camp for "TREASON" to starve abd performs hard labor. Or in China where certain words are punishable by death. for example: -COUP (if you're on the phone and you want to talk about building a CHICKEN COUP, most of the time you'll be disconnect with a recorded message saying you violated a law) -JASMINE: I know....Jasmine...and China has a HUGE market for Jasmine tea. -and you can't talk or admit/confirm thay the Tiananmen square incident happened. All books, newspapers, movies and t.v. her either been altered or pushes ripped out ..... I just realized something......my rant has nothing to do with you or was intended to offended you. Sometimes when you are passionate about crimes against humanity, you forget how you got to talking about CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY ....MY BAD

[@scottmoreland8747]

I hope they're paid a fair wage. I see no reason to assume that they aren't.

[@trybalone396]

Christhopher Smith - I hope they're paid exactly what they earn in relation to what the business profits and how they contribute to its success.

[@codynelson7290]

Me Maybe you pls stfu

[@tiffanysmith5823]

I've lived in Richmond most of my life and never knew about this place. Thanks for the introduction!

[@qmadeline]

I was just thinking the same thing! never heard of this place but may have to go one day

[@sydneyc100]

Yeah, me neither

[@KAFaye-nk5tl]

Tiffany Smith have you tried, how was it!!

[@danahill9008]

Tiffany I go to Richmond fairly often and I never heard about it either. I WILL be at Sally Bell's my next trip. Lord willing.

[@rinnastar2950]

Honey as soon as she said “samich” you already know it’s gotta be good.

[@susanroberts3813]

It is good ! Very !

[@cb4664]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@byVepres]

As a Richmond native I’m happy there’s food from our city on KZbin for food 😭 I always see New York or LA

[@beetee801]

I luv the sound of ranidrops on an umbrella.

[@dianeeharris]

☔Me too ☔...

[@banjji98_20]

Bee Tee Call me weird or whatever but I actually listen to rain sounds hitting leaf when I sleep.

[@Low_pH]

Bee Tee top drops

[@Tabaitha_Elle]

You probably would enjoy ASMR videos. I love that sound too.

[@sher-at-home]

Raindrop

[@cheniepenny]

These people have pride in what they do. They look like they look forward to working everyday.

[@marvinlee4887]

I just Google Map'ed Sally Bell's from my house. 38 Hours, 2617 miles. I'm seriously considering doing it.

[@texastea5686]

Go for it!!

[@anitajinfla9762]

8 hrs 46 minutes for me from Jax FL.... 420 miles... *Sigh*

[@antoniobennett5330]

For a chicken salad sandwich lmao

[@antoniobennett5330]

For a chicken salad sandwich lmao

[@shmataboro8634]

Marvin Lee, Road Trip! Get an extra box lunch for on the way back.

[@SuperOlds88]

I looked at the website to see the prices. They must do a lot of volume to pay that large staff of people. Prices are very reasonable, almost cheap for some items in my opinion.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

It's also how they build regulars. You can see there's literally generations of workers and customers, it's quite beautiful IMO.

[@MsJenn1985]

aR0ttenBANANA96 oh my I totally agree, I love nothing more than seeing things like this, x

[@gamergirl2120]

brassmonkeyjew so what you're saying is YOURE cheap...

[@gamergirl2120]

brassmonkeyjew so the people in the video don't work for a living? That doesn't make sense

[@1478953r]

Says the kid who just said he gets free lunches at school...

[@magnolia31611]

If I ever go to Richmond, I'm definitely making this a stop on my trip! You know a place is good when it's been past down generation to generation, and the whole community makes their food a tradition!

[@wmurray003]

Ahem... and the "workers" who actually make the foods positions seem to have been passed down generation to generation with no sign of progress. I bet "Sally Bell's" family's bank account has progressed over the backs of her workers though. I'm not supporting this.

[@antonywon1096]

Miriam Mince ㅐㅑㅔ

[@OfficerDingDong]

Sorry to break it to you, don't go to downtown Richmond, if you want your car and shoes and wallet, do not go to downtown Richmond lmfao

[@MCG55SS]

@@wmurray003 yea seems like they are complaining, rioting or having issues.....oh wait they all seem to be happy and enjoy their work. If they wasn't they could always quit or find another job or something else but they keep showing up, keep working and keep coming back....so something is working right there they want to stay one lady said she wanted to stay till she is 95.....no one is forcing her she loves it.

[@arizzo1939]

@@wmurray003 bruh your username is the richest person to ever exist in the world shut up

[@Qwistie_]

So glad i came upon this, its so nice seeing mom and pop places making real home-made food. You can't find too many nowadays that have a real kitchen who have dedicated cooks. Its not just here in america, its happening everywhere.

[@z26-b9n]

AmiNunni yea but come on man I have number 63 and if people are showing up at 6 am you should be able to open your doors and should be able to figure out how to have no lines

[@Peoplehatethetruth]

JAMES HARRISON if they open the doors at 6:30 then people will be there at 4 😂. It's just how it is. People will naturally line up super early no matter what time a place may open to beat the rush. That's how you tell if an establishment is really good. No matter what time they open, people will line up hours earlier to be first in line. If you want less of a line go later in the day but you risk going when everything is all gone.

[@soniarena5250]

Zanya Carey So you pretty much got to get there early.

[@chronicawareness9986]

american bento, look up bento

[@soniarena5250]

Gary Pelaez Bento looks very creative, how does it taste?

[@williammitchell8247]

I've lived in the Richmond area most of my life... Never heard of this place before. Gonna give it a go!

[@catonthecob99]

Same

[@LG-universe]

Me too.

[@Ms.MD7]

Was it good?

[@annewhittemore3771]

I know, that’s two hours from me so next time I have a reason to head that way I need to!!

[@lacreatives147]

Really? I first learned about this place when I worked at Dominion in 2010 many companies I worked at ordered the box lunches for lunch meetings and special events

[@cpunching]

This is the chillest box lunch store I've ever seen. It's that small town quaint.

[@emilymarguerita2781]

I’ve watched this several times, and I’ll watch it again. It’s so comforting.

[@carolynscornerrr]

Others: Commenting Me: Googling how much a ticket to Virginia is.

[@sadie4538]

May I join you? 😆

[@JimBobe]

Have you not heard of Covid-19?

[@susanroberts3813]

It’s soooooo good !

[@sadvelvetgirl]

"I'm gonna wait an hour here for the potato salad." With a huge smile on his face, this is what home-made culinary dreams are made of!

[@ashleyburries1822]

"He's pretty much our everything" 💚

[@jocelynguerrero4261]

"she cried for a deviled egg" me*

[@jessstuart7495]

The trick for making deviled eggs, is to steam them for about 12 minutes, instead of boiling. The shells come off much easier. I always bring deviled eggs to parties and family get-togethers.

[@laftiskuno1357]

@@jessstuart7495 bring the water to high boiling point before put the eggs into the water. Put them in cold water right away after taking them out of boiling water. The shells come off super easy.

[@helltrigger87]

Let's be honest, the little old black ladies sold this place

[@14PrettyAka1908]

🎯🎯

[@ladyol3438]

They know they did wouldnt be the same without those good black women in the back

[@tiffanyedmonds1082]

More of the same....white owned businesses making money of black genius and labor😞

[@jamyphill]

@@tiffanyedmonds1082 they have the ability to take there pay and invest it into there own property and make there own bussniess there is no law stopping them from doing that your comment shows your ignorance to how the real world works

[@tiffanyedmonds1082]

Mr Smokey sadly your comment shows yours....moving back on to the “real world” and my 20 year position as a financial advisor 😒

[@jonathanl9229]

Awwwww! It's like a kitchen full of mom's and granma's! :D

[@YouKnowImRight99]

You u trying to be funny?🤔

[@artheaux666]

I know, that's the secret to home made cooking right there 😂💙

[@alexandralohr3755]

Hey cool last name

[@Indiegirl007]

Jonathan Lohr - I know, its adorable! :D

[@jaybubblez7468]

Just say kitchen full of love.

[@kksd2]

*_I think "Sally Bell" sandwich boxes should replace the airline food on most airlines, that taste like microwaved sponges, also replace the ''alleged'' food on Amtrak_*

[@SK-hd1yk]

kksd2 microwaved sponges 😂

[@loveprimetimepokemon]

im pretty sure it would still have the same effect as airline food. airline food is designed specifically for airplane rides, due to the fact that your tastebuds will change due to the altitude

[@serapia1976]

@@loveprimetimepokemon nah your knowledge is biologically inaccurate

[@nicktune1219]

Amtrak food is microwavable pouches of food made by big brands and sold in stores as frozen products. And of course don't forget the main course, chips and nuts.

[@123rtXd]

it wouldn'r change much.DUe to the high pressure in the cabin and the high sounds your tastebuds don't taste much. Science proves the quiter the environment the morre your taste buds taste

[@alext4877]

KZbin: Want to watch this for the 10th time? Me: You bet your buns

[@GoCrazyBaby3]

For real 😂

[@Kit.E.Katz45]

You missed a zero!😀

[@GliteryIcecreamPanda]

Lmaoo I’m trying to figure out why I always click on this video when I see it

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

Isabel Mateus Ha Ha! 😊. Me, too! I live in Connecticut, but l am gonna get in the car and go there!

[@Lioness86]

Lmao 😂😂😂😫

[@thegrim418]

All these people talking about how it's like their mother or grandmother's cooking. Allot of people don't realize how they'll miss that home cooking till it's gone.

[@dougedoug2105]

Man you never lying son. My grandmother passed 18 years ago and all her recipes left with her. She was from a big family in a small town in rural Louisiana and people would come for miles just to have some of her food. I was too young and self absorbed to ask her to teach me how her methods and recipes but I sure wish I had. Ain’t nothing like Creole cooking

[@jennb1768]

Yep! My ma'amls cooking was what was up! She took it to the grave!

[@79goldmaster1]

It beats the hell out of a # 2 combo at McDonalds. Period.

[@sassyd8738]

IKR

[@ripcartier]

🤣

[@RobertLinthicum]

Might be true, but two McDoubles for $3 is a pretty good value.

[@anddyyxx]

LOVE places like this! Always feels great to buy local and support your neighbors.

[@kledhs2890]

anddyyxx True, we all should.

[@Wickedashtray]

Original Box Lunch $8.50 Choose sandwich, side and dessert. Includes deviled egg half & cheese wafer. Sandwiches available on roll, whole wheat sandwich bread, white sandwich bread, and rye. Bag Lunch $7.00 Choose sandwich, side and dessert. Sandwiches available on roll, whole wheat sandwich bread, white sandwich bread, and rye. now THATS reasonable.

[@tylobedo]

Tahmina Aktar you can get an 18 inch pizza (which is much bigger than any "large" pizza) for $10 at Costco.

[@kacydeyoe9764]

Yes very reasonable for the quality and everything being homemade

[@Godadoresme1]

sounds good

[@ShaunDYST]

Tahmina Aktar Here in Colorado at Blackjack Pizza a large 2 topping pizza carryout can be bought everyday for $8. For $10 you can get a large 5+ topping pizza at the same place.

[@snc0023]

Shaun DYST you forgot about the side and the cupcake too

[@johnsongtf683]

Billy said you can hear the sound!!! Now that's somebody I want cooking my food he knows what it sounds like to make it right!

[@stoichr3324]

Must go to trip to US just for the food

[@nikosfilipino]

Heewon S and this is just the basic, old fashioned kinda food. you need to try some of the modern cuisine that chefs are cookib up on the coasts, as well as some classics like bbq

[@chrisbilling]

trying the old fashion southern comfort food is about the best reason to visit america

[@mikegtp4]

what about skiing in vail colorado? or experiencing the california coast line? The red coloured landscape of new mexico and the ruins built into the caves, or sitting on top of the sand dunes there also (white sands monument) and seeing snow capped mountains of the colorado rockies in the distance? It's surreal. NY has its charms, vermont it amazing and beautiful, and detroit has murder and chaos mixed with a post modern Apocalypse feel to it. North American has its charm

[@mmerritt399]

Come to North Carolina for some good pulled pork BBQ sandwiches

[@maritz3]

Do it! I was surprised by how good the food was, I wasn't expecting much of it.

[@RummerChan]

Most people: It's real good Me: I don't believe you Sally Bells Wafer Lady: It's real good Me: I'LL TAKE 10!!!

[@RummerChan]

@@katemorgan8551 Whoa, why so weirdly angry at the world? It was a joke; additionally, even if it wasn't a joke, I don't think 10 cheese wafers are going to make anyone obese. lol

[@ceoandfabulous113]

😂😂

[@bonniejunk]

@@katemorgan8551 the food isn't even super unhealthy though. you could get a meal there weekly for the rest of your life, it's not like they soak their potatoes in pure lard or something.

[@bonniejunk]

@@katemorgan8551 what? i admit i wasn't paying that much attention to the video, but to me it just seemed like ordinary sandwiches and potato salads.

[@themanwhobeateinstein]

$97.50 for 10 ordinary sandwiches and potato salads enjoy

[@ItsKyAdams]

The lady who was like “wonder who can make potato salad” is a whole mood 🤣😂🤣🙏

[@MADEbySOUL]

I love how Billy's family have dedicated themselves. The way Billy talks about his family shows no matter what walks of life you are in, as long as you understand the efforts of those who came before you, your life is extraordinary.

[@dejebony4614]

The older gentleman that gave the lady his ticket that was so sweet. I love it!!

[@auntlinda7132]

This vid warmed my heart. How I wish I could sit with a cup of coffee and just feel the glow. There is some wisdom spoken in that kitchen. I needed this.

[@StacyL.]

I think it's nice to see down to earth people working and serving their fellow neighbors. I pray this business remains in business during this crazy time.

[@swicheroo1]

I wonder if the family gives their workers a profit share. All that love and dedication--I hope they're getting more than minimum wage.

[@eriklascano7042]

I hope do too getting paid the same as Walmart employes would suck and under appreciated

[@ShizukaRose]

It thought about that too

[@Roller71]

Keep the dream alive. Food keep this community together, maybe dollars change, attitude and love don't.

[@styleme3375]

The fact that positions are being passed down from generation to generation makes me think they are treating them well. What kid would go work for a place that treated their mother poorly? They all seem perfectly happy. :)

[@swicheroo1]

***** Well, they could be stuck. And that's all they can get or know how to get. And I'm from Hollywood, so I know most people can be edited and stage-directed to deliver the right story.

[@cosmoscoach4698]

I'm a San Francisco kid with southern roots, and this is literally bringing tears of nostalgia to my eyes. Good ol' comfort food will get you every time...

[@jewels3596]

I pray Sally Bell's is surviving the shutdown! So many businesses passed down in families for generations have had to shut down. Its already sad but thinking about that possibility with this place breaks my heart!

[@tujuanasimmons3889]

I've watched this video numerous times and it always leaves me with a warm, nostalgic feeling! The food looks amazing and the people, friendly! I hope I get to try Sally Bell's one day! 😊

[@whoswhowho4872]

Same here.

[@peterpunch5757]

SAME

[@totboo9630]

I like how everyone was unified! From the front to the back 😇😇😇😇

[@jinseng9304]

chuncky bite bless you 🙏🏽🌸 that's what I thought

[@z26-b9n]

Hello you have a line sorry their should be no line for box lunches something is seriously wrong here

[@tams805]

Yeah, you're attitude.

[@chronicawareness9986]

american bento, look up bento

[@mrsaye499]

There's a great work atmosphere. Speaks volumes re management.

[@tinah.2089]

I absolutely adore this place and the people in it! these types of places need to continue they can really be hearts of communities.

[@xlilimariex]

I really love how they kept the family traditions of so many generations working there. It shows how much love and care is put in to their work and the environment around there. Very special place

[@raquelk.2960]

I'm hungry for some of their boxed lunches! I've never had it before but I can tell, that stuff is made with lots of love. -Craving from Hawaii

[@adama4791]

A southern “yes ma’am” always brings me home

[@samanthab1923]

How lovely to see people treat each other with respect & they are happy to wait! 😀

[@66JLB]

So this is my first stop when I visit Richmond, VA! I already can't handle the anticipation!

[@larourke]

I love hearing all of them talk about their passion for the food they make. Also loved hearing about how that woman used to go there for cupcakes when she was pregnant with her son, and now it's become a tradition in her family.

[@alhaqq258]

I love that black lady. She just described everything as "Reaal tasty!" Haha

[@waydanker]

ikr like i just wanna give her a big hug

[@nodrogytsirk]

2023…I’ve watched this video many times and having one of their box lunches is on my bucket list. I’m hoping that I can visit the USA this spring and have one! What a great place!

[@personalcheeses8073]

How did I get here?

[@untitl]

same.

[@Sheed96]

Kristina Winter I saw that bread and I was hooked

[@hgib3]

Kristina Winter It must have been the picture of the rolls, that us what caused me to click on this video. They look delicious!

[@fauxmanchu8094]

hgib3 I'm dreaming of those rolls. Looks like the kind we have in Asia, baked twice a day n doesn't come in plastic wrapping'

[@elemeno82002]

you got lucky

[@saudakar9004]

These people should make the food at schools

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

schools used to do that! used have gardens too! Now it pre-made and delivered to just be heated up.

[@koshar44]

Der der der der duh...

[@homfri111]

they legally cant anymore, they used to but cant

[@MyJesusJourney]

We used to have people like this at our school back in the day making awesome food

[@markowalski1]

"If ya lied to me we'll argue about it later" LMAO

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

He said, "If _they_ lied to me." 7:12 ☺️

[@velmasmith4604]

I want some. We need this in Chicago.

[@kernelsanders9003]

i dont think you should be worried about food in Chiraq

[@angelwright7290]

KERNEL SANDERS lmaooo not all Chicago is bad

[@sandollor]

We also need this in Seattle.

[@Naurimon]

Chicago's a great town for food... But i'd give an arm to have a little place like this near where I live. :)

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

Yall need paintball guns instead of AK 47s in Chicago FOH.

[@Sakja]

I watched this when it first came out and I just sat here and watched it again, hungry as a dog.

[@LordZoth6292]

The families that work there are absolutely gorgeous people! The customers had just as wonderful stories too. What a wonderful community!

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

I guess I have to go to Sally Bell’s....cause I have never had any salad be it egg, potato or chicken that I would wait in a line like that to order.

[@sassyd8738]

My granny use to make hers similar and it was so light airy n good along with her fried chicken n her biscuits that was out in 30 min she use to make 30 start at 6am on sunday n serve it with salmon patties n buy 830 gone them biscuits was sooooo good even my aunts n uncles friends stopped for a plate lol always says she make the best darn breakfast lunch n dinner love them biscuits

[@MoonLightOnWater1]

Sassy D sounds delicious!

[@Gameboyreaper]

Same I got to check this place. People been coming to this Place for years. Hidden gem for sure.

[@jarlemalmin]

The world needs more places like this.

[@nolove175]

This is great. Next time I'm in Richmond I'm going to Sally Bell's.

[@mauimom1246]

I'm watching this from Hawaii, and getting such a good vibe from this place. Very charming and lovely. It reminds me of some of our old school, local family operations we have here, that serve plate and boxed lunches. Every community should have places like this. They definitely have the spirit of Aloha.....

[@echo036]

When the kitchen and the staff looks like that, watch out, you gonna come back for some more.

[@julsjewels3185]

I have to stop when we head that way this summer!!!

[@ronaldswafford2142]

my mother-in-law made tomato aspic for years. orange gelatin, stewed tomatoes, finely minced celery and tiny shrimp. made into a mold. a nice scoop of that with a little mayo on top. I miss it and I miss her too.

[@candi6261]

Everything looks so delicious! If there were a Sally Belle in the Bay Area, I would go line up every morning before work!

[@Skwerll]

Oh, jeez, I can't even imagine the wait.

[@JamesEarlBonez]

This man knows how the food suppose to sound Official

[@hollyfisher8811]

Well, I will simply take a whole tray of those delish looking lil cakes...

[@ws8061]

This makes me home sick and I'm not even from Richmond lol

[@philphilips1020]

I know exactly what you mean. I believe there's a name for this phenomenon of becoming homesick for a place that one's never been but I'm not educated enough to know what it's called. It feels like false nostalgia or some sort of comfortable sadness. Melancholia maybe?

[@CaesarLhb4]

From Richmond, this place is awesome

[@cynthiak.4261]

How much do they cost?

[@aspartamelover]

a box is 8.50 (afaik)

[@jctris13]

I'm amazed at how slowly and patiently they work. Each item is prepared so carefully..

[@garrett21]

Damn I love these kind of places. You should do a lot more videos like this

[@courtesyof24]

This is one thing I miss about the South. That passed down from generations, old fashioned, home cooking. It's hard to find!

[@JonathanJCChoi]

Visited there earlier today. They moved to a new location my guess being they blew up after this video aired. I got a roast beef sandwich lunch box with a Chocolate Chocolate cupcake and devil egg. Everything was absolutely delicious. I even got to try this famous potato salad and it was everything that people raved about. The key is that made from scratch mayo that they use for all their sandwiches and salads

[@MeadeFatLoss]

I don't care for the new location

[@juanitadudley4788]

​@@MeadeFatLoss What's wrong with it? I went there recently for the first time, so I never went to the old location.

[@MeadeFatLoss]

@@juanitadudley4788 it's in the ghetto area and the older location was on Grace streeet near the capital building so it was nicer area.

[@juanitadudley4788]

@@MeadeFatLoss I could see how that may not be Richmond at it's finest. I didn't particularly feel unsafe, but maybe that's just because I'm not from the area. I don't recall seeing people loitering or anything like that.

[@MeadeFatLoss]

@@juanitadudley4788 unfortunately, the city has gotten very bad in the past 4 years since the riots of 2020. It used to be nice but you see a lot of homeless now and graffiti and boarded up buildings. I don't go downtown anymore.

[@jmeA86]

This is absolutely amazing! Not only is the idea and the spreads you put out amazing, but the longevity of your employees! You know you have something good going when people work their 20-plus years! I loved it