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Oakland's Home of Chicken and Waffles to close after more than 20 years
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The establishment has been a staple in the community since 2004, serving up fried chicken, waffles, and Southern comfort food.
A well-known restaurant in Oakland is set to close its doors after over 20 years in operation. Home of Chicken and Waffles, located near Jack London Square, will serve its last meals later this month. The establishment has been a staple in the community since 2004, serving up fried chicken, waffles, and Southern comfort food.
The owner of the restaurant has not provided a reason for the closure. However, he has expressed his plans to move forward and announce new details in the coming months. Further information about the closure can be found through local news sources, including NBC Bay Area.
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Category: business Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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