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(510) 863-4446
444 Embarcadero W
Oakland,
CA
94607
37.7954
-122.2764
Neighborhoods: Produce and Waterfront, Downtown Oakland
Last updated 5.07.10
What People Are Saying About Home Of Chicken & Waffles
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In Short – This colorful eatery, painted in lavender and yellow with bright blue upholstered booths, is a popular spot for comfort food. The draw is such combos as the Homeboy, which offers three moderately battered, yet still crispy, chicken wings and golden waffles topped with mounds of whipped butter. Side dishes include sugary candied yams, moist cornbread and chunky potato salad. Desserts are equally hearty, like the sweet potato pie.
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- The chicken comes in two styles--southern style and smothered. Southern style translates to just regular fried chicken, while the smothered is drenched in gravy.
- Know Before You Go:
- The restaurant is open until 4am on Friday and Saturday, which makes it an ideal spot for a late-night meal after taking in a show at Yoshi's jazz club (located just one block away).
11/04/07
racism?
by robbin_g at Citysearch
OK, this review is not of the food, because I could not get in the door. Several parties were taken ahead of mine. I am white, my husband is asian. You do the math.
- Pros: unknown
- Cons: apparently you must have a fair amount of pigment to get in the door
12/27/06
*Hella* good, but don't be in a rush.
by jwdiii at Citysearch
The only drawback about this place when I went was that there weren't enough staff on hand to handle the post-game crowd. The owner was our server and he was very cool to us. The food here is excellent, even by inherently tasty soul-food standards, and I can't put one dish above another because everything is delicious and generously portioned.
- Pros: Food, Service
- Cons: Had to wait for a long time for our food to come out.
07/31/05
Very Surprised!!!
by adrienne9369 at Citysearch
Being born and raised in the Bay Area, and trying serveral ethnic cuisines Soul Food is one I just never got around to try. I just happened to stumble upon Chicken N' Waffles one lazy Sunday afternoon.... and it was a great new experience I would revisit. I would even to go to JL Square just to try something new on the menu. Mimi's plate was a great first experience...esp. if you are a lover of Macaroni N' Cheese. I wish I would of tried Soul Food a lot sooner than I did. Great Food, and Restuarant. The Sounds of Motown in the background took the cake for me.
- Pros: Music playing, Friendly Service, Location
07/17/05
A Disappointment
by sarahmcd21 at Citysearch
I had high hopes, and was looking forward to some good soul food, but was sorely disappointed. The fried chicken and collard greens weren't bad, but the rest of the food was very sub-par. Avoid the red beans (tasteless) and corn bread (dry). I ordered macaroni and cheese and after waiting 25 minutes was told that they were all out. I tried to substitute a waffle and they refused (hence leaving me with the tasteless red beans). Overall, I would not recommend this place.
04/01/05
great establishment
by holliels at Citysearch
I ordered a large order to go for a school event & it turned out to be a great experience. While I had to wait a little longer than I'd anticipated, it was worth the wait. The food was really good and the people who worked there were extremely friendly. I was very pleased with the way I was treated and the quality of the food.
- Pros: quality of the food, friendliness of staff, family feel
