Our story · Sean & Angie, founders

Built from
second chances.

Two people reclaimed their souls, and started a legacy together.

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Sean & Angie, founders of Soulback, dressed for a night out

The founders

Sean & Angie

We found our way back

“Recovery gave us our lives back. Soulback gave us a way to share them.”

Sean & Angie

Before there was a restaurant, a menu, or a stage filled with music, there were two people who had lost themselves, and fought their way back.

Both of us know what addiction can take. It can steal time, hope, relationships, confidence, and the life you once imagined for yourself. We both walked that road. We both made mistakes. And we both learned that recovery is about far more than simply putting down drugs or alcohol.

Recovery gave us the chance to get our souls back.

As we rebuilt our own lives, we found each other. What began as two separate stories of survival became one shared vision: to build something that would outlast our pain and mean something to the people around us.

We did not want to open just another restaurant. We wanted to create a place where people could feel welcome the moment they walked through the door: a place where strangers become friends over coffee, families reconnect around a meal, musicians tell their stories from the stage, and laughter is louder than judgment.

That is why we called it Soulback. Because every one of us reaches a crossroads. Every one of us knows what it feels like to lose some part of ourselves. And every one of us deserves the chance to choose hope, connection, and a new beginning.

Every cup of coffee, every meal from our kitchen, and every song played on our stage is part of that legacy. Soulback is proof that broken things can become beautiful, that redemption is real.

Welcome home.

The build

The work behind the welcome.

Soulback was not handed to us finished. It was built through setbacks, long days, hard lessons, and the stubborn belief that the dream was worth fighting for.

  1. I

    A plumbing trench cut through the floor during construction
    It started with demolition, dust, and trenches in the floor.
  2. II

    The commercial kitchen hood going in
    The kitchen rose one difficult piece at a time.
  3. III

    New rooftop HVAC units over Huron Ave
    From the roof down, nearly everything had to be rebuilt.
  4. IV

    The commercial espresso machine, installed
    Then the equipment arrived and the dream began to feel real.
  5. V

    Sean, covered in dust, mid-build
    Built with sweat, stubbornness, recovery, and belief.
  6. VI

    The finished Soulback dining room under chandeliers
    At last, the room began to feel like home.

What Soulback stands for

Good coffee

Crafted with care and served without judgment.

Real food

Meals made to bring people together around the same table.

Strong community

Music, conversation, connection, and a place where everyone belongs.

Whether you are here for coffee, music, a meal, or simply a place to belong, we are honored you are here.

What people say

Kind words

4.8
30 Google reviews
Nikki Buxman
10 months ago · Google
★★★★★
Best place in Port Huron to hang out!
Jeffrey Sirder
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
I need to try everything on the menu! Love the old-timey style. It's incredibly interesting! And the waitresses are very warm and inviting.
Sharon Mikesell-Brown
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Absolutely the best meal I've had in a VERY long time! I have MANY food sensitivities and the owners REALLY CARED! They went over them all with me and created this magnificent meal! Also, I'm on a weighed and measured food plan and he measured everything out and applied an amazing spice mixture too! We'll be back soon for sure!
Matt Whilby
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Stopped in for the first time today. The owners Angie and Sean have got a great thing going there! I had the VooDoo Shrimp and an Americano. Both were great! I will definitely be back!
Jeffrey Christensen
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Fresh food, made with love and style.. I highly recommend 👌
Dan Dobney
4 days ago · Google
★★★★★
We are there and it felt like i was eating real food.
Brian Johnston
a week ago · Google
★★★★★
We’ve visited twice and were lucky enough to have Melissa serve us once and Dominique the other time. Both were wonderful—kind, attentive, personable, and genuinely made us feel welcome. It says a lot when you receive such great service no matter who takes care of you. We’ll absolutely be returning!
Liz Meyer
a week ago · Google
★★★★★
So far we've only had breakfast and espresso here, but everything was so good. And everyone was kind and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Melissa Orsini-Forton
2 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★
My party of two visited Soul Back, and we absolutely loved it! We ordered the French Quarter dish and a ramen bowl—though I can’t remember the name, it was incredible. The backstory on the menu matched the whole vibe perfectly, and the Louisiana décor brought such a fun, lively atmosphere. The food was fabulous, the vibe was spot-on, and we can’t wait to go back!
Holly VanAlstine
2 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★
Best safe/fun place in town. Fill that belly. Get your caffeine. Make a new friend. Bring a book. Stay a while. Love,. Quinny
Gary Baxter
2 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★
The moment I walked in the door.... I felt welcome. I wanted to have a coffee and introduce myself. Angie greeted my like an old friend. I found "Great Food", good people and desire to help the cause. I've been delivering menus and telling people about "Soulback" ever since. A short walk from the downtown bus station. The "Sober Bar" is accessable using public transit.
Joshua Rubin
4 weeks ago · Google
★★★★★
We enjoyed our first meal at The Soulback last week. Service, atmosphere, and food were all excellent. Looking forward to returning soon.
Tiff Qualia
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
The food is fantastic, the menu is easy to understand, portions are big but not huge, and the staff are SO friendly!!✨ The atmosphere is definitely a specific vibe that isn't necessarily for everyone, but I really enjoyed it! (Of you don't like Jazz musicians or voodoo, you might want to order takeout) 10/10 will 100% be here again.
Gwen Hall
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Great vibe, will be back!
Julian Squires
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
The coffee was great and the ramen was so good. If you're dining in, the place has a cool vibe. Definitely worth checking out.
Ashley Collier
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Listen! I ordered to go for lunch, got home and enjoyed every bite of food and every sip of my coffee! I then called to tell them I’m disappointed they didn’t open sooner! 😂 soul good!! Like seriously! Flavors that make you dance!
Ahmed Mirza
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Great food and amazing people! I recommend everyone to check them out. The chef is top notch!
Amber Kurliak
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Beautiful place full of beautiful people. Creative menu and amazing coffee. The best coffee/eatery spot I've been to hands down.
Donna Carter
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Impressive, voodoo shrimp was excellent. Good place for meeting after a meeting. Or meeting before the meeting. Peanut butter coffee was pretty good too. Always nice to have a place to go
Zoey Barnes
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Went out with a very special friend who always pushes me to try new things, and try new things, we did. We had a lovely dinner in a place that felt welcoming, with music performed from the heart and soul, an owner who was ecstatic that we showed up, and staff that seemed to enjoy themselves and want to be there. The food was tasty and the drinks refreshing, but what truly sticks out to me is the "present in the moment" atmosphere of the place, and I truly felt like we were wanted, which isn't something I can say about a lot of establishments anymore (this comment kinda makes me feel old lol). I am saddened I do not live close enough to be there for their true opening day, but I hope their journey goes well, and I can't wait to see them again in the future!!!
joshua selph
a month ago · Google
★★★★★
Beautiful bar, kind staff, very come as you are relaxing atmosphere, and a meal to remember. Nothing quite like it

Come find us on Huron Ave.

627 Huron Ave, downtown Port Huron · (810) 300-4214 · Tue–Sat 7 AM–9 PM, Sun 9 AM–7 PM