**** BIG BANG for BREAKFAST **** BEST DEAL AROUND $15 bucks The KITCHEN SINK has everything scrambled eggs ham bacon cheese bell peppers and onions with a side of buttery grits and two slices of toast SERVICE: door dash , arrived quickly QUALITY: Plenty of food PRICE: inexpensive AMBIANCE: packaging was secure I have tried plenty of breakfast spots this one is at the top of the list. You really get your money's worth. It's enough to feed two people the scramble is made with 3 eggs !!! Cafe La Fonga might be a hole in a wall but it's quality is definitely in comparison to any diner but BETTER !!! read more

Cafe La Fong's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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I ordered through Uber Eats so I can't speak to the facility. I can say that I loved the eggs. Chopped bell peppers and onions cooked perfectly. I wish they offered a good cheddar cheese instead of american. The French toast was cooked perfectly. The bacon was ok quality but cooked well. The hotlink was mild. The mocha was light on caffeine and I probably wouldn't order again. I look forward to trying some of the other items on their menu. :) read more

Cafe La Fong's - French toast, with hotlink and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I'd been eyeing this place for awhile. Where I work aren't too many place within walking distance, or where you really don't want to walk but this place was .2 miles and didn't want to pay delivery charge. Also so had Grubhub credit of $10 on pick up. I think I was from the south in a previous life, cuz I love my grits and soul food related. Settled on the scrambled egg, chicken breast, shrimp and grits with came with toast. Apparently there are two locations. This one is strictly take out. There was ample about of food and for an Asian run place, the grits were on point. The chicken breast was ok, could have had little more seasoning. Eggs scrambled as asked. Shrimp not over cooked. Shall be returning to try their other items read more

Cafe La Fong's - a meal in a styrofoam container - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

gets worst and worst everytime I go. this literally will be my last time going here. I asked for crispy bacon idky they sell uncooked bacon to people. it never fails! only reason I kept going back cause my stupid bf wants this shit he don't eat what I eat from here though my orders are always messed up when I order breakfast! potatoes never fully cooked bacon always raw!wta not talk about this toastit's soggy butter bread no crisp no toast no nothing just melted butter poured over bread! won't ever get money from me again idc who in my house wants that food it won't come from my pockets! read more

Baby & me had a couple hours to kill before he had to go to work. So we stopped for a quick to go breakfast.. but didn't want anything fast. We always see this place, but its been closed. Driving by this morning, we seen it open and stopped. I ordered ground beef scramble.. ground beef, eggs, cheese, onion & bell pepper. Served with a side of toast (wheat or white) OR raisin, English muffin or sourdough for additional charge! Mine was super yummy. Looked a little plain when I opened it. But I added my lil hot sauce and soy sauce, salt and peppa. It was bomb! I will next time ask for green onions. That would've completed my dish. I didn't notice it didn't have when I was reading menu. Baby ordered the Aaron fried rice. Consisted of soy sauce, eggs, shrimp (3), ham, bacon, pork sausage & green onions. His was defined good, he loved it.. but with the amount of meats he had.. it was a little on the salty side for me.. Parking sucks, it's on street and not much, plus it's on a corner and the turn is tight so I'd watch parking there! There's no indoor or outdoor seating, you order at the window to take to-go. Food was ready in 10 minutes! I would recommend if you're in the area and hungry for some good breakfast. read more

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The food was not good at all. It tasted and looked old. I had to throw it out. Not ordering from here again.

I'm happy for one that they opened back up because I have been MISSSSSING my grits ! Two I'm happy it's the same staff and everything tastes the same ! I was so worried to try them out because I wasn't sure if the same staff were working their ! Before the other main restaurant closed they only had this location open on the weekends . I never been because i never needed to up until the other closed . I called my order in for pick up , got there and it was ready pipping hot ! The lady even remember me based off my order ( cus I always order the same thing ) and we were both happy to see eachother ! Food is exactly the same ! The only difference is now they accept cash and card ! Before it was just cash only ! Happy to see this East Oakland gem back running again ! read more

Cafe La Fong's - This is what I order if you want it to look like this: grits, 3 slices cheese add green onion & shrimp, pork sausage . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I Ave been going to Fongs since I lived at home and recently visited Oakland. My cousin told me he was going to get breakfast and brb. Well as soon as I took a bite I knew where he'd gone! Fongs breakfast sandwiches are still the best out there and the jelly on the bread, ready to go, is still a welcome treat. They haven't even switched up sausage Patties. In one bite I was a teen riding in my Dads van on the way to OHigh! Thank you for keeping it Fongs. read more

Cafe La Fong's - Breakfast Sandwich with jelly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is great for breakfast the services for calling and ordering your food can be difficult. They're very rude.

The food here is really good just the customer service needs some improvement. I was standing out side for 10mins and my food was ready because the lady is taking phone orders while customers are standing in front of the store. read more

I love this place. It helps that they know what I like ahead of time because I order for pick up a lot. They prepare my food perfectly. I like the shrimp and grits with some extra sides. I add my own salt, sugar and hot sauce and its heaven. read more

Cafe La Fong's - This is my shrimp and grits order. I add sides for variety, and I like green onions on my eggs. Delicious!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Best place to get breakfast from in east bay!!! I have been eating here since I moved to the east bay although I went to the one by eastmont mall and the owner has the same good food here read more

This was our first visit. The menu has soo many choices, I mean there really is something for everyone! Service was good, everyone spoke good English and was friendly and the food came out fast enough. Parking, if I remeber correct is street parking at this corner location. The food was so yummy! I ordered the kitchen sink and my fiancée ordered the Mama's choice. We added 2 pancakes and a pork sausage patty a la carte. The pancakes were good, though I like crispy edges which I would have preferred. The kitchen sink scramble was real good as well, hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. The Mama's choice was something I'd never seen at a cafe; it had these perfectly cooked grits and 6 shrimp and the juicey chicken breast...OMG! We just enjoyed the meal all around. And luckily we live right up the street, so I may just walk off some calories by taking the walk next time. Definitely returning! read more

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The price is high for a Chinese restaurant. The quality of the foods are below mediocre. I don't see any reason of coming back here other than read more

I eat here all the time. They have a solid breakfast menu, family-style atmosphere, great service and an affordable price. I've never waited to be seated either. The Bancroft location is only open weekends but the Foothill location is open every day and has a diner vibe with table and counter seating. read more

Cafe La Fong's food isn't as good as the sister store. (other people seem to agree. hardly anyone here). the seating arrangement much spacious here eats: BOBO special: choose 4 items -french toast, 2 links, 2 eggs, home fries. edible, taste average, nothing exciting. home fries too soft, not crispy french toast forgotten. crumbs: -not as good a value as the other fongs -less people working here -closed by 3:30 daily., closed mondays. read more

Portions down. Felt played. Been eating at fongs for about 11 years off and on. Hadn't been there in a couple of years. Ordered the kitchen sink with grits like always. Got home and was wondering where the rest of my breakfast was. 80% grits 20% kitchen sink! read more

I was trying very hard not to leave a bad review about LaFong's but this is the 4th time I've ordered a link breakfast and have gotten a little kids portion of food. If I'm paying 15 just for two scrambled eggs some hasbrowns and a hot link at least give me fluffier eggs and more potatoes. Better off just driving to 5th wheel! read more

Given its location, this place is a gem. A cute little standalone yellowish orange diner that even has its own parking space, La Fong's serves up a bit of traditional Chinese fair alongside the burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts (served all day, of course). They have yummy milkshakes, quick service, and nice air conditioning on a hot day. The food is nothing to write home about, but if you're craving a basic american meal, it's a decent place to find it. I don't eat fish, but someone needs to try the fried catfish and fries and add a review to let everyone know how it is! and once I go back on a weekend, I'll let you know how the brunch specials are. I'm a bit afraid of hollandaise sauce at a joint like this, but I'll take one for the team! read more

I was looking around East Oakland for a good southern food restaurant and came across Cafe La Fong's. It was awesome to see a traditional Chinese family running a southern food restaurant, but unfortunately I had issues here. I understand working in the food industry is quite difficult and very challenging but there are somethings that I feel are just unacceptable. For starters, the service was horrendous. My party and I was not greeted at the door because the greeter was talking with someone on their cell phone. There were only 2 other people in the restaurant too. We had to seat ourselves even with their "please wait to be seated" sign present. Secondly the server gave our food to the gentleman across the room while on their cellphone. After the gentleman complained to be properly served without the cellular phone present, the server gave our food to us with cell phone still in hand, spilling some fries on my lap. And lastly the quality of the food, well, fried chicken and waffles with bacon on the side isn't something that can go wrong but it did. The chicken was over cooked to the point of being tough rubber. The waffles were cold and stale. I ordered a strawberry milkshake and found it to be bland. Almost like a vanilla shake with a half teaspoon of "Strawberry Quik" mix. When the employees had their lunch, I took a look at what they were eating and it looked amazing. Boc-choi, asparagus smothered with oyster sauce, chow fun, fried rice, and twice cooked pork....wow I wish I had what they made that day. read more

I wanted to like this place, because it is the only breakfast/lunch diner I've found in the neighborhood. We've gone in on Saturday morning, and it has been busy, and the food lives up to the expectation of a standard breakfast place, but the service is pretty disinterested. It takes a while to get seated, even with tables open, and it's a wait for everything else: water, giving the food order, getting the food, getting any water or coffee refills. At least if there was a look in the eye, or a sorry, or some kind of acknowledgment that they were aware of their lame service, but they didn't seem to be. We like going out to breakfast on a Saturday morning, and want to support our new neighborhood's businesses, so we went twice (in the hopes that the first day was an off one.) I don't think we'll be visiting again any time soon. read more

I have driven by this place a million times, and finally decided to try it. Terrible decision. Our waiter didn't know what 'salsa' was, and allowed a bum in the restaurant to abuse us for not lending him a cellphone. He wasn't even a customer, and they didn't ask him to leave! The place is actually kind of cute inside, even though the decor isn't of a whole. BF got french toast, eggs, homefries and bacon. His food was okay, though he thought his homefries were a little cold. I ordered fried chicken with gravy, eggs, and homefries. The homefries were okay, but not very crispy. The gravy was bland and awful. The chicken was okay. I would never go here again. read more

I love their chicken and waffles and always get them during a family or friend brunch. The waffle is huge and they give you just enough chicken to fill you up. I always go home in need of a nap. The service is great, they don't even bat an eye when I bring in large groups. They are friendly and welcoming. Though the place doesn't have a dedicated parking lot, you can usually find parking across the street on seminary. Don't let the outside clutter and metal grating fool you; inside is cozy and has cute country kitchen style decor. read more

Brown gravy smothered over crisp pork chops, a scoop of fluffy rice, and steamed veggies was yummy when you have an appetite for home style cooking. They do this better than the Hong Kong style cafes in Chinatown. Café LaFong's is an American breakfast and lunch place with southern dishes like chicken and waffles. read more

Came out to Oakland to visit Family and on my way out I stopped by this place. Check, the outside isn't all that appealing however I was very satisfied with my meal! If you want something close to home cooked meals come here! Menu is full f choices. I had salmon croquettes and eggs, Fire! read more

Chicken and waffles fresh, hot and delicious Or sample some of the entrees and other meals at Bancroft. You won't be disappointed. Eggs, bacon and breakfast of all kinds goes well also.... Foothill specializes in the kitchen sink and steak n eggs etc.... I am waiting for them to open now. It's. 5:30am... #thatpart #gettinghungrybythesecond read more

This place had good service, and you can get a really great breakfast...depending on what you order. The place was busy, but we were able to get seated right away at 11am on a Sunday morning, and that's definitely a plus. The good: -Very fresh and delicious chicken and waffles -Red potato homefries that were perfect -perfectly cooked, runny poached eggs The not-so-good: -The hollandaise sauce had wine in it, which gave it a really bitter aftertaste. I had to scrape it off my eggs it was so strong. -The veggie Benedict was supposed to come with mushrooms, onions and spinach, but was actually served with mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli - NOT AT ALL what was on the menu. -The coffee was burnt-tasting I would go back with someone that was craving chicken and waffles, and would also be interested in trying the lunch items. The hollandaise was pretty bad though, the worst I've ever had. read more

I came inside and was seated immediately ! They brought water and asked would we like anything else to drink. Drinks came out really fast and so did the food. No complaints about the food, service or establishment. I just wish they were open more ! read more

Great portion sizes. Service was a little slow but they were very nice. Off street parking, but nice homie feel.

They will never have to worry about me patronizing their business again. The food was ok but I did not like the way That the just stood there and watched you like you were going to take off and not pay. Then when they brought our food. The syrup that they gave to mini me was gooy like the top of your opened syrup bottle, you could stretch the cup from the waffle all the way Across the table before it broke free so I sent it back with the lady and told her that I'm not letting my baby eat that. Then the guy comes and wants to know what is wrong with the syrup. I told him go look at it cause you have the plate. He goes to the back and comes back with the bottle of syrup he so called pumped it from and as I was telling him that how was I to know that it came from there the owner comes out with her new waffle and is trying to still tell me that there was nothing wrong with syrup. I told him I was not going to argue but he never had to worry about me coming back. To top it off, when I went to settle my check with my debit card the chick had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to exclude a tip. Really. Never again cause if it's all that hassle over replacing a waffle cause your syrup wasn't right then you don't deserve my Business. Thought customer was always right. read more

OK so me and my dude sitting in the restaurant reading the menu and the lady that will be taking our order is all around us killing Flys just fuckn nasty read more

If i could give this place a negative stars i would all Im going to say is My Boyfriend and I got food poisoning from this place a few months back and WE HAVE NOT BEEN BACK SINCE!!! SHAME ON THEM FOR SERVING CONTAMINATED FOOD!!! read more

Although I've probably been to the smaller Fong's Cafe hundreds of times, I've only visited this larger one on a handful of occasions. The service at both is fine, but this one is lacking in the most important element; I'm just not feeling the love. The people working here rarely crack a smile. There's no laughter or music from the kitchen and they seem to simply tolerate each other. It's no wonder why the food is just passable. read more

Meh, nothing to write home about. Had Bobo's special this morning; French Toast was good as well as sausage links. Service was just ok; mom's plate was brought out first and I didn't get mine until 5 minutes later. Waitress didn't provide any condiments (ketchup, hot sauce, for me, no syrup), so I had to get them from another table. Won't go out of my way to come back, even though I live less than 5 minutes away.. read more

The service there is alright, I like the little cafe. The inside of it looks nice its clean. The most important part the food well... I enjoy it, I go there every now and then i usually buy the belgian waffles they are a must! They are decorated with sugar powder and a butter ball it makes it look pretty. The taste is delicious as well all warm and what not. The price is reasonable since its a meal that will fill you up and keep you satisfy i also recommend the ham steak. Overall the cafe seems clean, the food is tasty, service is okay wish the lady was a bit more friendly, and the price is alright. If your a waffle fan then try it out (: read more

everytime me & my girl go here to check it out , they closed ! i dont think this place is open anymore so dont waste your time

Dont know why I didnt go to the breakfast spot around the corner by my house, but instead I drove down to the hood of "East Oakland" and tried this Chinese family owned cafe called Fongs. Dont let the hood scare you, I was only curious when a friend of mine bragged about this place on how these Chinese people got down with breakfast like how black folks do it. Because he's black and knows his food, I thought I check it out. Located next to the famous "Eastmont Mall" (maybe some of you heard it on Too Shorts songs), the people in the hood know Fongs for its breakfast. I was craving for french toast, bacon and eggs at the time. Their fried chicken, pork chop and fish on the menu sounded pretty good. The place was sort of crammed up because of its small size, only a stretched counter, a couple of tables and chairs. They're open in the morning until 2pm. Anytime later, chances are, the place might get robbed. Funny reading the other rave reviews it got. Of course its in the hood. I thought I was treated fairly, no complaint on the service. Maybe because they were happy to see an asian guy eating there....lol. I read more

its a little gem, ii love to come here after a night of drinking to fill up my tummy with some good breakfast.

Enjoying the Kitchen Sink breakfast right now, absolutely delicious, and the coffee is very good, not that typical cheap diner kind!!