Lena's is your go-to spot for hearty soul food, offering a cozy vibe with delicious Cajun and Southern classics that'll keep you coming back for more.
"Lena’s Soul Food, located in the East Bay, is known for serving affordable soul food and some of the area's best fried chicken. It announced its closure after December 24 due to challenges posed by the current circumstances. The restaurant will continue to accept catering orders via email." - Lauren Saria
"Everyone goes wild for the bargain-priced $0.99-a-piece fried chicken (part of one of the best dollar menus in town), but this East Oakland soul food steam-table spot also excels in side dishes like its candied yams or anything that comes soaked in the restaurant’s rich brown gray: oxtails, neck bones, smothered turkey wings, or even just a simple side of rice and gravy — a struggle food fit for kings. Call in, or get delivery via apps like Doordash and Grubhub." - Luke Tsai
"Named after family matriarch Lena Mae Andrews, Lena’s is run by her children and grandchildren, serving up steam tables full of fried chicken, mac and cheese, and greens. The chicken is fried in small batches all day long and is available either by the piece — off the restaurant’s bargain-priced 99-cent menu — or as part of a plate with sides and cornbread. Call in, or get delivery via apps like Doordash and Grubhub." - Luke Tsai, Ellen Fort
"The stellar quick-service soul food spot is open for takeout Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Everyone goes wild for the bargain-priced $0.99-a-piece fried chicken, but for maximum comfort, home in on side dishes like the candied yams or anything that comes soaked in the restaurant’s rich brown gray: oxtails, smothered pork chops or turkey wings, or even just a simple side of rice and gravy — a struggle food fit for kings. Call in, or get delivery via apps like Doordash and Grubhub." - Luke Tsai
"The stellar quick-service soul food spot is open for takeout Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Everyone goes wild for the bargain-priced $0.99-a-piece fried chicken, but for maximum comfort, home in on side dishes like the candied yams or anything that comes soaked in the restaurant’s rich brown gray: oxtails, smothered pork chops or turkey wings, or even just a simple side of rice and gravy — a struggle food fit for kings. Call 510-957-5663, or if you aren’t able to swing by the East Oakland restaurant, you can get delivery via apps like Doordash and Grubhub." - Luke Tsai
