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Oakland Icon Chicken & Waffles Closes | Oakland News

Oakland’s beloved Home of Chicken & Waffles is closing its doors for good at the end of August after 20 years as a Jack London Square staple, serving up soul food that hosted legends like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. Owner Derreck Johnson says he’s ready for his next chapter — though he’s keeping the real reasons quiet. For locals, it’s more than just chicken and waffles — it’s memories, history, and community woven into every plate. As the neighborhood evolves, this farewell leaves a bittersweet void — but we’re sending Derreck all the best as he steps into whatever’s next. Listen in…

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