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Town Fare, the cafe at OMCA is now open and we welcome new chef and manager Michele McQueen, formerly of Gussie’s Chicken and Waffles. Featuring a new menu and beverage program, Town Fare will be open during regular museum hours. McQueen’s new menu for Town Fare pays homage to her family roots and Oakland upbringing and aims to bring together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. The menu is made up of shared plates, salads and sandwiches, and entrées, including vegan options, for on-site dining only. A smaller kids menu is also available.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 318-8570
Website: https://townfarecafe.com/
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Reviews
Monetta Bowie
When first walking in, the host weren’t at the, “Wait to be seated” sign and made a smart remark when my mother was walking in. We were seated about 2-3 minutes after. I ordered two orange juices that were priced $4.5 on the menu, but was charged $5. That was one thing. My food came out in a decent amount of time, the waffles were great! But the white meat chicken I ordered with it, looked like a chunk was cut out of it, fired, and then served to me; almost like it was a scarp piece of meat. Catalina was my waitress, took my payment for the meal, and brought me back the wrong receipt. Now, I wouldn’t be that worried about it, but the receipt was an AMEX purchase of $8.00, and mine was a cash payment of $55.00. So that bothered me when I realized what the waitress had done. My food I would give a 4/5 because of the chicken with my waffles. 3/5 over all for the service.
… moreE S
We came to Town Fare for the first time after finding out about the restaurant from the Bay Area KQED check please show. We were thrilled to try their chicken sandwich which came with breast meat and some coleslaw. The meat was very tender, cooked to perfection, the coleslaw had really nice flavors, and the buns were good too. The mac and cheese was also very good; the cheese had good flavor. The restaurant has a very open, clean, organic modern atmosphere. Many seating options inside and outside. The staff were nice. They have street parking around the museum and a museum parking garage. 10/10 Recommend.
… moreJonathan Parnell
Start to finish delicious! We used to go to her spot in the Fillmore District SF called Gussie’s Chicken & Waffles. Had the Bloody Mary’s Revenge and the basil ginger soda, deviled eggs, fried chicken & sweet potato waffles, and the fried chicken sandwich. You can run & tell everybody that this is the spot! DJ Mark Divita during Sunday brunch gave us the perfect musical pairings.
… moreJason Johnson
This place was great! The ordering process was fast and efficient, the staff was attentive and cheerful, and the food was amazing! We had shrimp and grits, pork chops with Mac n cheese and collard greens, and the Brussels sprouts. They also made me a killer Arnold Palmer with unsweetened iced tea and lemonade. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! I would recommend a meal here if you’re hungry while visiting the Oakland museum.
… moreRohan Bedekar
Town Fare which is in the Oakland Museum is a cute spot with great ambiance and plenty of food options.
I started with some ginger beer and it was delicious and it wasn’t just some Canada Dry ginger ale. I loved that Town Fare seemed to have some local brands like with the ginger beer and I also loved that these local brands tried to prioritize healthier ingredients.
For food I got the fried chicken and waffles with dark meet and buttermilk waffles. The food came out pretty fast and it was hot and fresh which I loved. The fried chicken was absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender and the skin was crispy and savory. The tender chicken and crispy tasty skin complemented each other perfectly. Once you put some maple syrup on the chicken that’s the perfect bite. The waffle on the other hand was lack luster as it wasn’t very fluffy and was almost dry even after dousing it in butter and syrup.
OVERALL, Town Fare was a delicious spot and perfect for Oakland Museum visitors or just people in the area. Keep in mind that Town Fare is on the pricier side when coming though. I would definitely hope to homage again and I recommend this Oakland gem to others!
… moreI started with some ginger beer and it was delicious and it wasn’t just some Canada Dry ginger ale. I loved that Town Fare seemed to have some local brands like with the ginger beer and I also loved that these local brands tried to prioritize healthier ingredients.
For food I got the fried chicken and waffles with dark meet and buttermilk waffles. The food came out pretty fast and it was hot and fresh which I loved. The fried chicken was absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender and the skin was crispy and savory. The tender chicken and crispy tasty skin complemented each other perfectly. Once you put some maple syrup on the chicken that’s the perfect bite. The waffle on the other hand was lack luster as it wasn’t very fluffy and was almost dry even after dousing it in butter and syrup.
OVERALL, Town Fare was a delicious spot and perfect for Oakland Museum visitors or just people in the area. Keep in mind that Town Fare is on the pricier side when coming though. I would definitely hope to homage again and I recommend this Oakland gem to others!
B Louis
The food was really good! The atmosphere was set just right. We started off with the Shrimp and Country Grits that had a nice gravey like sauce that was extremely tasteful and the texture of the grits was thick and creamy and the sausage and added tomatoes really set it apart. The Blackened Waffle had a sweet savory syrup and that went perfect with the chicken. The devil eggs were good but you only get four.
The Mac and Cheese were delicious but it’s a really small portion. And last be not least the honey glazed wings had me wanting more. For dessert I got the cheese cake and banana pudding. The pudding was just like grandma.
Unfortunately I really had came for the gumbo noodles but they were out of crab. With that said I will definitely be coming back.
… moreThe Mac and Cheese were delicious but it’s a really small portion. And last be not least the honey glazed wings had me wanting more. For dessert I got the cheese cake and banana pudding. The pudding was just like grandma.
Unfortunately I really had came for the gumbo noodles but they were out of crab. With that said I will definitely be coming back.
T K
The food was great! Best food you will get at a museum. Best food you will get anywhere. The chef was very nice and answered our questions about the food. The staff was very nice. You don’t have waiters. You go to the counter and order and they bring the food to the table. Every 4th Sunday they have an all you can eat buffet. I will be back.
… moreKay Bee
This is my second time at the museum but my first at the restaurant. The restaurant has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. There seemed to be a private event at the time. The salads were massive. My other lunch matés ordered the chickens sandwich and shared the wings. The names were a bit bold declaring it the best chicken sandwich ever and crack (addictive) wings. If they didn’t make those bold claims then I’d say that it was great food. Don’t get me wrong. The food was good. The eBay is set high when you make bold claims.
… moreMrs.J9 Cook
The place is easy to find on the grounds of the Oakland Museum. You open the door to a spacious room, and you are greeted by a cashier who is ready to take your order and your payment.
My group ordered the 2 orders of the gumbo ramen, 3 orders of the crack chicken (one of those with the sauce on the side) 3 orders of French fries, shrimp & grits, and chicken & waffle and deviled eggs.
We were happy that everything came out fresh and hot. However, the gumbo lacked flavor, the crack chicken wings are sauced heavily, and the sauce resembled a candied consistency, which was off-putting and wayyyyyyyyy too sweet for our liking. The base of the shrimp and grits left nothing to be desired; as it was too acidic, which left a sour bitter note on the palate. The individual who ordered the crack chicken with the sauce on the side said the fried chicken was delicious as well as the chicken that went with the waffle. The black waffle lacked luster.
The deviled eggs were just that. It’s not excellent, but it’s not horrible.
It would have been nice to have a flavored waffle to accompany the chicken. The best thing, in my opinion, were the french fries. They were salted well and not greasy and paired well with the ginger beer that I ordered.
The lady that delivered our food saw that a few plates were barely eaten, and she asked for feedback. The feedback given was well received, and she made things right. Which I really appreciated, given that a bit of money had been spent from our table alone.
It’s safe to say that I will never return. But at least I can say that I tried Towne Fare Cafe.
… moreMy group ordered the 2 orders of the gumbo ramen, 3 orders of the crack chicken (one of those with the sauce on the side) 3 orders of French fries, shrimp & grits, and chicken & waffle and deviled eggs.
We were happy that everything came out fresh and hot. However, the gumbo lacked flavor, the crack chicken wings are sauced heavily, and the sauce resembled a candied consistency, which was off-putting and wayyyyyyyyy too sweet for our liking. The base of the shrimp and grits left nothing to be desired; as it was too acidic, which left a sour bitter note on the palate. The individual who ordered the crack chicken with the sauce on the side said the fried chicken was delicious as well as the chicken that went with the waffle. The black waffle lacked luster.
The deviled eggs were just that. It’s not excellent, but it’s not horrible.
It would have been nice to have a flavored waffle to accompany the chicken. The best thing, in my opinion, were the french fries. They were salted well and not greasy and paired well with the ginger beer that I ordered.
The lady that delivered our food saw that a few plates were barely eaten, and she asked for feedback. The feedback given was well received, and she made things right. Which I really appreciated, given that a bit of money had been spent from our table alone.
It’s safe to say that I will never return. But at least I can say that I tried Towne Fare Cafe.
Ida Swanson
Celebrated Black History Month with a Soulful Brunch!! The catfish, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, Mac n cheese, waffles – oh so good!!
Live music with a fantastic DJ, a talented Sax player, Black Panther playing on the screen and trivia questions with prizes! Such fun!!
… moreLive music with a fantastic DJ, a talented Sax player, Black Panther playing on the screen and trivia questions with prizes! Such fun!!