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Down-home Southern eatery serving up fried chicken, oxtails & collard greens for lunch & dinner.
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Address: 2000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
Phone: (510) 336-2013
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Reviews
Ay Hay
Excellent Soul Food. Tastes almost as good as Mommas. No parking lot, limited street parking. On Sunday dinner buffet starts at 1pm. Arrive early to get best seat or your left waiting in a long line for others to finish. Abundant food supply and variety of choices for all levels of what you might be craving. Decent staff, owner very approachable and kind.
… moreElizabeth Hughes
Definitely surprised everything was delicious on my plate everything had flavor only thing was the yams needed to be a little sweeter and more butter. Mac n cheese was perfect enough salt n cheese greens and cornbread dressing were The peach cobbler dessert was my only issue it had way to much nutmeg. But I will definitely be back just will skip the peach cobbler next time worth my drive from the valley!
… moreDee Dee Foodie4life
The Southern Cafe Restaurant was really good. It’s nestled in Oakland. The parking is challenging, but if you want some good soul food, this is the place. Friday Chitterlings Special.was very good. It was awesome to have Chitterlings in May. The beef short ribs very tender and succulent. The Fried Shrimp were ok… I think the other meals were way more flavorful. The corn bread was good as well. The cabbage was excellent. Yes, I would go again. The service was goid as well. Our food was delivered in a timely manner…
… morePrisca Benson
Great soul food experience. I ordered the oxtail which comes with rice&beans, mac&cheese and green beans. Mac and cheese was good. Green beans were ok, amazing once I put it in my gravy. My oxtail was amazingly delicious with a perfect gravy and rice. My husband had the short rib with mac and cheese and cabbage that has ham in it. Who doesn’t like meat with their veggies? The lemonade was addictive. My waitress service was mediocre at best. My cornbread came with my meal. She never checked on us after our food was delivered to our table even though she passed our table several times. She brought the lemonade we ordered earlier when we were almost done with our meal and even then she dropped it off and walked away. Next we saw her, she asked if we wanted a box and then delivered the check. So why did I still rate 5 stars? Her colleague, Kim, I noticed was providing outstanding service! While I was waiting on my lemonade and cornbread, I watched her deliver her patrons orders promptly and with an appealing attitude. She even took off the bread plates without my soliciting it. I was so excited by her work ethic that I tipped her way more than my waitress. We ate around 3p so restaurant wasn’t crazy busy.
… moreJeffrey knows
Good food , line was a bit long took me about a hour for my phone order but I did enjoy the food and the young lady taking the money was nice and made people put their mask on before getting close to the window.
… moredivya patel
Yes, this is one of the Guy Fieri reviewed restaurants . . . With that said, this review is based on our experience, and not to be compared to Guy’s.
This is a great little restaurant in Oakland, and it’s worth the drive! Don’t drive too fast, it’s right at the corner of an intersection. It’s a warm, cozy place, feels like home. The service was impeccable, staff was friendly and attentive.
They have beer and wine, which we started with. Nothing too fancy, think comfort. Fresh, hot cornbread is provided as you look over the menu. OMG, melt in your mouth. But don’t stuff yourself . . . especially if you’re having fried chicken!
We obviously ordered the fried chicken plate, with yam, and greens. And got an a la cart of the blackened salmon. Both were really good, the salmon though out did the chicken.
This is a personal taste review – the fried chicken had GREAT FLAVOR but was slightly too greasy. They give you a 3 pieces, by the time you finish the breast, you’re full. We saw many tables had ordered this, and many have wiped their plate clean. We could have as well.
There’s so much more on the menu we want to try and will definitely go back.
… moreThis is a great little restaurant in Oakland, and it’s worth the drive! Don’t drive too fast, it’s right at the corner of an intersection. It’s a warm, cozy place, feels like home. The service was impeccable, staff was friendly and attentive.
They have beer and wine, which we started with. Nothing too fancy, think comfort. Fresh, hot cornbread is provided as you look over the menu. OMG, melt in your mouth. But don’t stuff yourself . . . especially if you’re having fried chicken!
We obviously ordered the fried chicken plate, with yam, and greens. And got an a la cart of the blackened salmon. Both were really good, the salmon though out did the chicken.
This is a personal taste review – the fried chicken had GREAT FLAVOR but was slightly too greasy. They give you a 3 pieces, by the time you finish the breast, you’re full. We saw many tables had ordered this, and many have wiped their plate clean. We could have as well.
There’s so much more on the menu we want to try and will definitely go back.
Sef Buford
Good food. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended when you are in the Bay Area!
… moreAntonia
The food was delicious. Everything was on point. The service, the food, and the music. Such a relaxing comforting vibe.
… moreBenita Henry
I ordered the pork chop rice & gravy with greens. The pork chop was in another container, why I’m up set is look at the rice and gravy!! That is ridiculous small amount come on now southern Cafe y’all got to do better. Pork chops and greens was good!!
… moreKaylah M
Hands down the best southern food in the Bay Area I was more than satisfied!!!! Can’t wait to go back for more. I give 5 stars with 2 thumbs up!!!
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