Lena's Soul Food
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6403 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, California 94605 - (510) 957-5663
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Chamber Rating
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Della Houston
Waited more than an hour for food. Resturaunt, not even busy...not a weekend...the chef was busy macking a catering order. Food came out chicken not fully cooked....GIGANTIC pieces...like cheap hormone chicken...and my water glass was filthy...thick film of DUST or something in my glass. Thank GOD I didn't put my mouth on it! Tirally disappointed. Drive from Stockton CA. Wasted time money and gas!
Jun 28th, 2023 -
Mary Jackson
The food was ok and food was cold and was not cooked freshly
Jun 25th, 2023 -
francis tyler
Jun 25th, 2023 -
Ahdam Brown
The food was delicious. I will definitely return.
Jun 23rd, 2023 -
Corrine Hamrick
The environment was sub par with little effort put in the details. We got the short ribs and rice, fried chicken, and jambalaya. Our sides we dried mac and cheese, greens (tasty) anf yams. The short ribs where tasteful until my daughter seen a red hair in her food. I was done after that. She found one small piece of shrimp in her Jambalaya. The fried chicken was dry. Atmosphere could use work and an update. Wouldn't recommend this place. Have to do better.
Jun 20th, 2023
About
Lena's Soul Food
Lena Mae Peters was born April 15, 1935 in Wharton Texas. She spent most of her childhood days growing up in and around the Houston, Texas area. At the age of 16, she migrated to Sacramento, California, where she lived with her aunt and uncles that had already moved there from Texas.Like most young girls from the south during that time, Lena learned at a young age the ways of the kitchen. Lena learned to cook anything, but she particularly learned the style of southern cooking, also known as Soul Food. Lena became an outstanding cook and it would come in handy as she began to start her own family.In 1955, Lena married Fred Henry Andrews and later they moved from Sacramento to the Bay Area. From their union they gave birth to 5 children-Fred Jr, Mario, Cynthia, Angelo, and Calvin. With seven mouths to feed, being able to cook was essential. Each night Lena would have to make massive meals to feed her family.Cooking every night for a family of seven is a very tough task and Lena had a great idea to make things a little easier for her over time. Her idea was to teach each of the kids at a young age the ways of the kitchen. By the time each kid was a teenager, they had the ability to cook an entire dinner for the family. Her plan worked like a charm. From the oldest Andrews to the youngest, boy or girl can cook with the best of them.As an Andrews child, once you were old enough, you were assigned a week that you had to prepare dinner for the family. Over the years each child honed their skills under the guidance of their mother.Lena Mae Andrews passed away November 30, 2004. Lena's Soul Food Cafe is the creation of her five children and two grandchildren in honor of her cooking legacy.
Contact Info
- (510) 957-5663
- [email protected]
Payment Methods
- AMERICANEXPRESS
- CASH
- MASTERCARD
- VISA
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for Lena's Soul Food?
A The phone number for Lena's Soul Food is: (510) 957-5663.
Q Where is Lena's Soul Food located?
A Lena's Soul Food is located at 6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, California 94605
Q What is the internet address for Lena's Soul Food?
A The website (URL) for Lena's Soul Food is: https://www.lenassoulfoodcafe.com/?y_source=1_MTc2NzkwNTMtNTQ1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Q What days are Lena's Soul Food open?
A Lena's Soul Food is open:
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Q How is Lena's Soul Food rated?
A Lena's Soul Food has a 4.1 Star Rating from 1702 reviewers.
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Ratings and Reviews
Lena's Soul Food
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Overall Rating
( 1702 Reviews )Della Houston on Google
Waited more than an hour for food. Resturaunt, not even busy...not a weekend...the chef was busy macking a catering order. Food came out chicken not fully cooked....GIGANTIC pieces...like cheap hormone chicken...and my water glass was filthy...thick film of DUST or something in my glass. Thank GOD I didn't put my mouth on it! Tirally disappointed. Drive from Stockton CA. Wasted time money and gas!
Mary Jackson on Google
The food was ok and food was cold and was not cooked freshly
francis tyler on Google
Ahdam Brown on Google
The food was delicious. I will definitely return.
Corrine Hamrick on Google
The environment was sub par with little effort put in the details. We got the short ribs and rice, fried chicken, and jambalaya. Our sides we dried mac and cheese, greens (tasty) anf yams. The short ribs where tasteful until my daughter seen a red hair in her food. I was done after that. She found one small piece of shrimp in her Jambalaya. The fried chicken was dry. Atmosphere could use work and an update. Wouldn't recommend this place. Have to do better.
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