Oakland’s Home of Chicken and Waffles Closes Doors After Nearly Two Decades
Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles, a soul food restaurant located on 4th Street in Jack London Square, has closed its doors after being open since 2004.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 31, 2026 — Oakland’s well-known soul food establishment, Home of Chicken and Waffles, has ceased operations. The restaurant, a fixture on 4th Street in the Jack London Square area of Oakland, closed its doors after a run that began in 2004.
The closure marks the end of an era for the eatery, which had served the community for 18 years. The specific date of the closure was not provided, nor were the reasons behind the restaurant’s decision to close. Information regarding any impact on staff or the future of the location also remains undisclosed.
Home of Chicken and Waffles was recognized for its contribution to the local dining scene, offering soul food classics from its Jack London Square location. The absence of further details means the full circumstances leading to its closure are not publicly available at this time. The restaurant had been a part of the Oakland landscape since 2004, establishing a presence over nearly two decades.
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