Hard Knox Cafe, San Francisco

###Four Things to Know About Hard Knox Cafe Hard Knox Cafe has been satisfying the Bay Area’s cravings for hearty soul food since 1999. Here’s some more background on the eatery. * **The chicken and waffles are the main event.** Hard Knox’s spin on this Southern classic even earned the title of Best Fried Chicken in the city from [_SF Weekly_](http://gr.pn/1mawGle). * **But don’t skip the other standouts.** When it comes to the definition of soul food, the menu casts a wide net. You’ll find jambalaya alongside chicken pot pie, slow-braised oxtails, and cheddar-stuffed burgers. * **The menu is eclectic, but so is the chef’s background.** Chef and owner Tony Hua is of Vietnamese descent, but he grew up in Texas and learned about soul-food cooking from his African American godmother. * **There are two locations.** The Dogpatch spot has been kicking since 1999, but you’re more likely to find a seat at the larger Richmond location, which has about 80 seats spread across two floors.