Home of Chicken and Waffles

08/24/2026

After more than two decades of feeding the community, we will be closing our doors at the end of the month.

Twenty years ago, we opened these doors because we wanted to build a place where Oakland could come home to good food and good people.

This restaurant was never just ours — it belonged to every family that celebrated a birthday here, every young cook who came through our training program, every regular who walked in and got treated like family from day one.

Closing this chapter isn't easy, but we’re proud of what we built together, and we’re grateful beyond words to this community for two decades of love and support.



Credit: NBC Bay Area

02/11/2026

What a honor and privilege to host such brilliant young professionals! Thank you Black Owned Project 365 for the opportunity to serve our community.

12/16/2025

We are honored to have been part of this program. Investing in a healthy Oakland workforce has always been a core part of our mission and we are thrilled to be working with this year's talented apprentices.

12/02/2025

We are honored to be partnering with Black Owned Project 365 and Black Cultural Zone on this wonderful initiative.

Food brings people together, regardless of background, and we are glad that these two incredible organizations are using their platforms to uplift our communities while investing in workforce.

On , we hope you'll consider supporting them:
✅Black Owned Project 365: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bop365
✅Black Cultural Zone: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/black-cultural-zone-community-development-corporation

01/03/2025

Service is our love language. Thank you The City Eats Center Of Hope Community Church Black Owned Project 365 and to our generous donors and volunteers for making a annual holiday tradition a success.

12/24/2024

'Tis the season of giving! Please join us and our friends at The City Eats Center Of Hope Community Church and Black Owned Project 365 for our annual Christmas Day Brunch.

Donations and volunteers are welcome! DM us or send an email to [email protected].

11/03/2024

It's all coming down the wire. Join us on Election Night to cheer on Oakland's very own, Kamala Harris, make her-story. See you then!

Folks, join us on Election Night for a watch party at Home of Chicken and Waffles. Bring a friend and your "I voted" sticker for a chance to win freebies.

10/30/2024

🍗🥂 Welcome to ! Known for serving up some of the best chicken & waffles and soul food classics around, this place isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a part of Oakland’s heartbeat. We’re thrilled to have had rapper and Oakland legend join us for a meal, showing once again why this place is so much more than just good food. It’s about history, community, and coming back to the spot that always feels like home. Whether you’re here for the chicken, the waffles, or the memories—there’s always a seat for you at The Home of Chicken and Waffles. 💛

10/26/2024

Houston is turning up for our next PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS!!!!

10/22/2024

Home of Chicken and Waffles a place where friends gather and eat GOOD!!!!