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Brown Sugar Kitchen
(Now Closed)Southern Food Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$
West Oakland, Oakland
The experts at The Corcoran Group and SFGate recommend this place
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Kartik SathappanApril 1, 2018Chicken was crispy, waffles were light, butter and apple syrup were delicious. Mac n cheese was on point. Smoked yams were delicious too. Finished the meal with a sweet potato pie w/ ice cream.
Sloane GoldenFebruary 28, 2015What's good here? ?? Everything. Try the chicken and waffles. Crispy chicken. Buttery waffles with apple reduced syrup. The grits. Creamy cheesy and heavenly. Gotta go. My food is coming.- Fodor's TravelJuly 25, 2018Influenced by Tanya Holland's African American heritage and French culinary education, the menu features local, organic ingredients and sweet and savory dishes paired with sumptuous wines. Read more
Kat CorlissMay 13, 2017Their beignets give most a run for their money -- way better than Brenda's. And my god, the waffle with brown butter and apple cider sauce!
Ricky SherrillJune 11, 2016This is a nice place to grab breakfast during the week. I am a big guy & appreciate their large portions. Very good grits, eggs, & breakfast meats. Go early and enjoy.
Shahid ChoudhryOctober 12, 2013Start with a fresh hot beignet and a cappucino, followed by a cornmeal waffle and Tanya Holland's special deep fried chicken, here you will find food cooked and served with LOVE!
Sugar Society SFJanuary 3, 2015Obviously the chicken and waffles are a must when you stop by. In particular the waffles, should've order more waffles with the apple cider syrup. Regular waffles will no longer cut it.... Smh
Alice OhMarch 6, 2016Chicken & waffles is a must - it's not too heavy which I really liked. Also the egg tart was suuuper good.
Joey CombsMay 17, 2016The wait isn't that bad when you realize you get unlimited BICYCLE COFFEE refills while you wait! Are you kidding me? So awesome. Also the chicken & waffles are amazing.
Obviously the C&W are the signature, but the real surprise at Brown Sugar Kitchen is how terrific the other menu options are as well. The seasoning here is exceptional. Expect wait times.
Get the Chicken & Waffles! Two cornmeal waffle halves with brown sugar butter, and apple cider syrup. they also gave me 2 pieces of chicken including a breast and a leg and I love those! :)
Alex KimOctober 27, 2014The best chicken and waffles I've had thus far and no I haven't tried Roscoe's yet. Gumbo was great too but that chicken and waffles. Goodness.
Chuck SlatenOctober 25, 2013Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Waffle With Brown Sugar Butter & Apple Cider Syrup - This was wonderful. Probably the best Chicken & Waffles I have ever had.
Going BackMay 31, 2015Wow! This little cafe is amazing! The waffles are mouth watering and the customer service a super plus. Brown Sugar Cafe you Rock!
Marta TapperoApril 11, 2017The waffles The Waffles The waffles. The chicken is ok. I had the granola and it was delicious as well. Great spot!
Lateah BealSeptember 13, 2012Friendly staff but this place is super overrated...we ordered the chicken & waffles along with shrimp gumbo. Id give this place a 4/10.. My taste bud deprived boyfriend thought the chicken was great
Sean GabrielNovember 28, 2014Since everyone has already left plenty of tips about the waffles... how about some love for their beignets? Equally amazing as a starter to share.
I can take or leave the chicken and waffles, but I would go out of my way to have their grits and biscuits.
Awesome place for Chicken and Waffles. Be sure to ask for the pieces you want (ie) breast, thigh, leg... If you have a late brunch past 12:00 Noon seating is quicker.
Krista marie ImusApril 7, 2016THE WAFFLES ARE DELICIOUS! The chicken was good. But next time, I'm ordering just a bunch of waffles
Kindred SheppardSeptember 9, 2016There are a number of items on the menu that are worth trying... bring friends and everyone order somethin' different & share...!
Get a side of macaroni and cheese and the seasonal vegetable. Chef will plate them together for you!
Siddharth VanchinathanNovember 22, 2015Amazing fried chicken and really light waffles. Perfect combination for a brunchy Sunday.- Shelly ZordichOctober 27, 2015The BEST fried chicken and waffles you will ever have. The beignets are also really tasty!
Ru ChungAugust 7, 2014Chx n waffles, no failing! I've had this combo on many cities and I always recommend this to any traveling to the bay!
Mario ChanNovember 15, 2012The chicken and waffles are out of this world. That alone is worth the wait
Christopher FelkerJuly 1, 2013Fantastic ... slow food (but well worth the wait). Big portions, and definitely go for the specials.
Prakash NairSeptember 1, 2018The best chicken and waffles I have had in life. Yes even better than NOLA.
Carol ColemanJune 12, 2013Always has lines. So the food must be good. Trying Pinot pork sandwich. My mom trying catfish
- John BrownJuly 28, 2013I come here frequently for the cheese grits with poached eggs. If you come early on a week day, there is no wait.
David ValentinNovember 8, 2011Best Chicken and Waffles in all of Oakland. And that apple butter stuff they serve with it is like crack. As for extra.
Deny KhoungFebruary 23, 2014Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Cornmeal Waffle With Brown Sugar Butter & Apple Cider Syrup
Lynn Christiansen EsquerSeptember 25, 2012I dream about the waffles (with the brown sugar syrup) and chicken. I'm pretty sure it doesn't get better than this!
Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandFebruary 20, 2010Oh my god, the cornmeal waffles are a religious experience - get them with the chicken, you will thank me personally - this is what food is supposed to taste like. Worth the wait.
Payton MillerOctober 18, 2014As other people have said DO believe the hype. Fried chicken and waffles is out of this world
If you need to eat here on weekends abandon your friends and go alone. Usually you'll be seated immediately at the counter.
Melanie W.January 31, 2013The smoked pork hash was excellent. I liked the cornmeal waffle, but the fried chicken is a little dry.
Alastair TseJune 16, 2012Just get the cornmeal waffles, they are superb and light. It's unlike waffles you've had.
Sara TangNovember 18, 2015Though the skin of the fried chicken is not crispy as I expected ( actually is sort of soggy), but the flavor and texture is soooo good!
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(510) 839-7685
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"The fried chicken, sweet yams, black eyed peas... All of it was to die for!"
HoneyRosila Amog - 7.2
"The best food, and such a fun group of people working there. Always happy to see you! Try the fried chicken or the smothered pork chop, greens and black-eyed peas!"
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