Home of Chicken and Waffles

About the Business

Specialties

Home of Chicken and Waffles specializes in down home Southern style, Soul Food. We are popular for our delicious fried chicken and crispy golden waffles but we are also known for our baked macaroni and cheese, collard greens, yams.

History

Established in 2004.

'Soul Food At Its Best' Immensely popular Oakland soul food hotspot Home of Chicken and Waffles (HCW) opened its doors in May 2004 to an incredibly enthusiastic reception. Located in Jack London Square, an area known for great dining and nightlife, HCW is part of the vibrant redevelopment that has led to a revival of Downtown Oakland. From residents of the neighborhood luxury lofts to club goers looking for a delicious way to end their night, Home of Chicken and Waffles is a hands-down favorite. Originally a franchise of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, the family-owned HCW implemented an upscale thematic flair and re-branded with a 60's diner image. Marguerite Thompson (interior designer of the Oakland & Chicago offices of edgy multicultural ad shop Carol H. Williams) created a vibrant color palate of vivid turquoise and luminous earthy gold accented with hints of forest green, pumpkin orange, and lush scarlet. The entire menu (named after members of the owning family) is hand-painted

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Larry L.

Manager

Home of Chicken and Waffles was my very first job. I am a returning citizen and not many companies would give me the opportunity for employment, however HCW did!! I started as a buss boy 10 years ago and now I'm the  General Manager. HCW not only took a chance to employ me but enabled me to create generational wealth in my family and now I'm a homeowner. So grateful to HCW and the founder Derreck Johnson for this life changing opportunity.