Lois The Pie Queen

North Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area · New American · $$

Oakland's Black Southern food tradition runs through this North Oakland diner, a breakfast counter covered in framed photos of the local celebrities who have eaten here. The Reggie Jackson Special, named for the A's slugger who was a regular, puts two fried pork chops beside eggs, grits and biscuits, and the pies live up to the sign. Arrive at 8 a.m. before the counter fills, and bring cash or Venmo.