Fong's Cafe

I've been to some of the other Fong's before in Oakland, assuming they're all connected, so when I was in the area I decided to meet up a friend there.

Their indoor seating was closed/unavailable, so they only take take-out orders.

I tried and recommend their groundbeef scramble, and salmon croquette meal (it usually comes with grits, I ordered it with rice). Both of the entrees came with bread.
- A person who ordered before me ordered their salmon croquette well done (to make it crispier, I much try that next time)

The staff turned around the order relatively quickly.

There was a good amount of tasty food for the price.

When you're in East Oakland and looking for breakfast other than fast food, this is a good option. I'd go again.

Tried a beef hot link with grits and 2 eggs over easy. Everything hit the spot just right. Excellent service and the lady who served me was sweet. 5 stars for sure and will definitely come back for a comfort food fix when needed.

A hood classic nuff said! Get one of the scrambles! Their portions are super big and they have options for everybody !

Fong's use to be the spot. I know they were closed down for a few months. Plus, I heard they were robbed and now the place has tanked. Part of Fong's best feature was being able to chill with a cup of coffee and chop it up with regulars. Now you can't come inside , you can't sit, the staff acts like you're a criminal and everything is at the door takeout. Unfortunately for me nothing about Fong's seems homie or original anymore. The food is fine-ish, it's just not what it once was.

EAST OAKLAND LEGENDARY SPOT RIGHT HERE FIRST OF ALL !!!! I love Fongs so much I would give them 5 stars but if you're a native like me you know why I can't , lol . BUT FIRST , the good stuff .

CASH ONLY ! Bring cash . Just a heads up.

Fongs is located on foothill , it's a very small store front , old school diner feel inside . They've been open for business since I was a kid ! There is no parking lot so parking can be annoying ESPECIALLY on the weekends ( they're busy every weekend ! ) you can sit and eat inside which I have before , but it's easy to get skipped in there if it's busy since it's walk ins & pick up orders coming in hot lol ! Generally I'll call my order in and pick it up .

The food : simple classic breakfast . They have breakfast specials and combos , pancakes & French toast . Salmon croquettes... even fried pork chop or steak and egg for breakfast . MY go to is really simple . Grits extra cheese and sausage . Never have been disappointed with my food here . I will say however the orange juice taste like straight concentrate so I wouldn't get the orange juice ....

Lol here's the lack of 1 Star ........ customer service lmao ! And I love them . Sometimes it's hilarious sometimes I'm not in the mood nor have any patience! But man they ..... actually it's not they it's the infamous red haired lady . She is so rude . Will hang up on you on the phone if she can't understand you . And I know it can get busy in there but that doesn't mean take your frustration out on the customs !!! Also you can get skipped easily if you're sitting inside , kinda gotta glance over at them every few minutes just to make sure they see you lol .

I'd give them a try , simple basic classic breakfast . Fresh and hot everytime . Open 7 days a week from 7:30am - 2:30 pm .

They are back open New window service or call ahead of time. BUT THEY ARE BACK OPEN!!

Fong's is Officially Back Open!! Come and Check them Out! Same location, Same Great tasting food. All food is Made to order and comes with quick and Friendly service. They do accept credit and debit now no longer cash only. Come see what you have been missing, you wont be disappointed! Now accepting Online and DoorDash orders! Scan QR code in photo to place Order!

Service has gone downhill food was under seasoned man ive been coming here since 94 never again ill go back to happy dog fongs yall thru

She answered the phone right away one star. Second star bc they got my order correct. She was sort of rude rushing me off the phone! I barely could tell her my order! Slow down have some more patience please!!!!

Now I get the food very promptly. I didn't even know how long it would be bc she didn't tell me. I couldn't asks bc she hung up so quickly.

The food was 3 scrambled mighty small eggs I would say. I asked for cheese big mistake slice of melted cheese everywhere besides on the eggs! Hot link was good but over cooked taste like beef jerky. Eggs were under cooked runny scrambled eggs hmm. The home style potatoes were not cooked sad! The sour dough toast delicious! Toasted well buttered well.
I had one napkin and if you look at my picture you will see it for destroyed from the oils. Before I could use it.
I will say I have been wanting to try this place for years bc. I always see long lines. Everyone has different taste buds so this is just mine. Give it a try good luck!

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I won't be back. Really there's just not much else to say.

The sausage was tasty, but that's about it. I was really excited to try this out and left extremely disappointed especially for the price I paid.