Fong’s Cafe
6807 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
About Fong’s Cafe - steak house in Oakland, California
Customer Review Summary
Fong's Cafe offers a unique blend of American and Asian fusion dishes that many reviewers describe as savory and hearty. The friendly staff and fast service received positive mentions, but there were complaints about long wait times for seating and food, particularly for takeout orders. Some patrons appreciated the homemade feel and quality of the food, while others criticized specific items like coffee and the flavor of home fries. The cafe operates on a cash-only basis and is noted as a long-standing institution in the area. Overall, the restaurant is considered a hidden gem, particularly for brunch, but customers should be prepared for possible wait times and the no-sit-down experience.
Key Features
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Eden Y
Cafe la fongs is definitely a must try, although you cannot sit down to eat , it is a hearty meal that combines American food with Asian fusion it’s savory and delicious with plenty of rice to spare . The egg is soft and not over cooked and ingredients blend well definitely the green onions was a good add on
Jimmy Thomas
Came in the morning waited outside because she told me to wait 20 minutes while I was waiting there were people inside already eating, so I waited 20 minutes then called and she told me I need to wait another 15 and I told her I've already been waiting 20 while its other customers inside eating I just end up telling her never mind I left but I don't like waiting so long especially while technically the business is open I don't know what kind of agreement she had with those customers inside but it should have been open to me as well I feel like I had to be someone special to eat
Thomas Elliott
Friendly staff and fast service. I ordered the fried pork chops with scrambled eggs, and english muffin. FYI they’ve been serving up delicious home style breakfast since 1981- FYI Cash Only PS check out their combo breakfast fried rice or chow mein
Wanda Owens
This was the place where East Oakland residents could gather and meet other people until they closed their lobby. Today I ordered the Kitchen Sink It was mostly all rice for $15. Way overpriced
Luis and Jessica Nunez Alvarez
Homemade food, I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I must share with you that the coffee is terrible and the home fries could have had more flavor. This restaurant is cash only.
Deondre Bogan
I'd give this place ten stars if I could. The taste and quality of this mom and pop's cuisine is fantastic; it provides exactly what home cooked southern combined with Asian food should give! This is unquestionably a hidden gem. I wholeheartedly suggest this establishment. I couldn't even take a picture of the breakfast /Lunch since it looked so good, also everything arrived hot and fresh. There was not a single entree that was cold.
Brian Bear
No nonsense cafe. Find a spot and sit the heck down. If you are in Oakland in the morning, make time to get you a great and cost effective breakfast at Fong's. That place is an instatution. I'd suggest calling in a to go order, but its way worth sitting down and enjoying a cup of coffee there. Sit on the far left of the counter if you want to eat your eggs below two ledgends.
Mikal Nunley
Had to wait awhile for getting the food even if it was ordered online and ready. They won't call your name, and you have to wait outside. So far the food is good. Gave them the benefit of the doubt because they were understaffed today.
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