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Fong’s Cafe - Steakhouse in Oakland, California

Fong’s Cafe

4.2 (396 reviews)

6807 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

Breakfast restaurant
Brunch restaurant

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

4.2 out of 5
5
220
4
99
3
44
2
11
1
22
Based on 396 reviews

Eden Y

1 year ago

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

6 years ago

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

6 years ago

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

7 years ago

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.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 7 AM–2 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 7 AM–2 PM
Sunday 7 AM–2 PM
Thursday 7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–2 PM

Price Range

$10–20