(KRON) — A longtime chicken & waffles restaurant in Oakland is closing for good by the end of the month. Home of Chicken & Waffles will operate for its final day of service on Aug. 31, owner Derreck Johnson confirmed to KRON4.
Johnson did not explain in detail the reason for the closure. He simply said he is ready for the next chapter.
Home of Chicken & Waffles was established in 2003 at its original location at 444 Embarcadero West and became a longtime staple for soul food in Oakland. It has been visited by high-profile politicians like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton…