Homeroom has landed in Berkeley!! The space is awesome with a roomy interior dining area that features a bar as well as a nice outdoor patio to enjoy. With so many flavors that I haven't tried yet, I was pumped to order the Garlicky Bacon Mac which is loaded with bacon, garlic, gouda, and pecorino. I ordered online and picked it up in-store. I brought it to a small backyard dinner for 4, so I figured it would be the perfect dish to share and I was right. My mistake was probably not getting two orders, as it was quickly devoured among the group lol. So far this is my favorite Mac order from here. The garlic flavor is intense and it blends well with the bacon/gouda. It has a nice bake on the top and is super creamy. It's certainly rich but not overpowering. It's comfort food at its best! We'll meet again soon my friend :) read more

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My daughter is a mac & cheese connoisseur so we had to try this place. We got the braised beef mac & cheese.with2 milkshakes cookies, and cream and snickerdoodle. 10 out of 10 on the shakes not too thick and not too thin, made with real ice cream. The braised beef Mac was good with a strong Sriracha flavor but was more of a pasta dish than a mac & cheese, also a little more beef would help. Just a heads up that it's not an ideal flavor for kids , my advice is to order the regular Mac and Cheese and add the beef to it (perfect combo) Wait staff: while we were there, there were only five people inside. the service seemed a little slow in regards to attentiveness/checking in to see what was needed by customers. But they were nice/polite. My experience as a whole was an eight out of 10 With a couple tweaks it would've been perfect. This is my experience on one visit my advice to you is to try it out for yourself. It's not bad at all. read more

You all did amazing. Shoutout to Isaiah for being an amazing waiter and for being a proud SJSU alumni :). The inside of the homeroom was super clean and the food tasted really good. My sister really liked how the tables looked too with the paper airplane design. It was my sister's first time at Homeroom and she really enjoyed the brownies and the classic Mac. I personally enjoyed the BBQ pulled pork Mac and cheese. Y'all were amazing and WE WILL BE COMING AGAIN! Keep up the good service because you all are amazing. (Also thanks for the amazing brownies). read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Classic Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Homeroom wins for consistency! Enjoy a delicious meal with great service. Shout out to Eric and Kevin who helped make my night. They helped make my evening even more lovely. And I definitely recommend the Brussels, Gilroy Mac and Strawberry limeade. read more

My friends and I come to this homeroom location for dinner every monday, not only is it a great way to connect with eachother over great food but the staff is literally the best. Leilani is usually our server and she is so kind, we're a big group and they accommodate us so well each week. They expect us now and always greet us with a warm welcome, really the best place in Berkeley to eat comfort food with a chill vibe. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Homemade oreo cookies - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Leilani and Darian are the best!!!! We go there every Monday night. The service and food are so amazing!!!

I've been to the Oakland location, ordered once from the now closed Lafayette Homeroom, but the Berkeley location is hands down the best, and most fun for our toddler! They have a small area for kids with connect the dots and other light up peg boards there, that kept her entertained while waiting for our food. The location is relatively safer and the restaurant is spacious. Our family favorite is the Truffle Mac- my two year old prefers this to the elementary Mac on the kids menu. We always order the hot Cheetos/jalapeños on the side for the grown-ups that want to add a little bit more spice to their Mac. We've also tried the Gilroy Garlic Mac which we enjoyed and we also tried the Pesto Mac with cherry tomatoes(which was too salty for our taste). We ordered a buttery garlic green beans side and it did not disappoint! The staff were all so friendly and kind, and even gave my kid a double chocolate cookie sandwich that made her evening! read more

Warm atmosphere, excellent service, and a cool vibe--plus, the mac and cheese is next level! Our server, Leilani, was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

The interior and environment of this restaurant is super nice, I think it's new? My friends and I ordered and the food was served maybe 15 minutes later. The server had misheard me and seemed a little out of it, but the problem was solved with no issue. I would recommend being careful with the breadcrumbs it seems easy to choke on. The portion sizes are large which is good, I'd say you definitely are getting what you're paying for. The servers are nice. read more

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I stopped by the new Berkeley location earlier today for lunch. I like spacious and open layout of this new location. I also like how the was counter/bar seating and couple of TVs to watch while I'm enjoying my meal. Service was fast and friendly. I was seated right away after walking in. Staff was attentive and regularly checked with me that everything was going well. I had ordered the "Gilroy Garlic Mac & Cheese" with broccoli, shallots, and chorizo added to it. It was delicious and flavorful. It was also had just the right amount of spicy, thanks to the chorizo I added. I'll definitely come back to this location again sometime. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Gilroy Garlic Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We were very pleasantly surprised with our meal here. Especially my hubs who is the anti-carb man. The menu isn't huge but what they do, they do well. Kogi beef brisket was excellent. Cheddary with a slow lingering heat behind it. The meat isn't spicy at all - it's definitely in the sauce. I went full comfort mode and had the chicken pot pie. Creamy, cheesy and loaded with veggies and chicken chunks. And there was no way we could finish it all. Made an excellent meal the next day. It was slow when we came in, all the servers were friendly and attentive. At least 3 pet checked in with us. It was clean, bright and pleasant inside. The only thing I'd change is to make the take out carton microwave friendly. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend this place to any vegan or lactose intolerant person craving a good Mac n cheese but other than that I can't say much for their food. I try to go to places a few times before writing a review, twice now their biscuit has been super dry, their regular "non vegan" macs cheddar taste like powdered cheese and they charge $1.19 for the smallest possible teaspoon of hot Cheetos crumbs lol I know what orders to stick too now, the service however has always stayed consistent over the years, attentive and kind. not sure who helped me at the front tonight but she was lovely ! Cute sit inside, never dined in at this location. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Elote Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super welcoming staff, especially because it was my first time trying Homeroom! I always knew there was a location in Oakland, but the Berkeley one felt so homey. I loved the restaurant's decorations, seating and lighting set ups. I ordered the Elote bowl as an app and the Crab mac and Kogi Beef Short Rib mac as entreés. I definitely think the Crab mac tasted better with the sriracha sauce! Lovedddd the Kogi Beef short rib mac!!! The meat was so soft and savory, especially paired with the cheese. Definitely a spot to come check out, or order (bonus points after a late night out!). read more

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This space is GORGEOUS. For a fast casual restaurant, it feels like such an elevated, special space. Our Mac was pipping hot when it arrived and had the same tasty bites as the Oakland location. Drinks are fire. Bring back sangria slushy! HUGE portions. Top tier service with very friendly and attentive servers. I would 100% recommend for families and foodies alike. I went at 1pm on a Saturday expecting this place to be packed, shockingly it was pretty empty. Maybe lunch is the best time to visit. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Short rib mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

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You guys, this is not your grandma's mac! From the first succulent bite, this creamy concoction will flood your taste buds with blissful indulgence reminiscent of the scandalous affair with your French mistress. Maybe it ruined your marriage (or your diet), but was worth it. read more

Leilani, our server, was amazing. Best service, super friendly and helpful. I am definitely a regular now. Darian is great too! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Main room. - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food is delicious. Little pricey but it's a good treat once in awhile. We have come here twice read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Kogi Short Rib Mac, BBQ PULLED PORK MAC, Garlicky Bacon Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Homeroom is my go-to for comfort food. Their portions are enormous and the selections are great. It always lifts my spirits. And don't miss the "Oreo" giant cookie they serve for dessert. It's something else! #GoldenBirthday read more

Overall experience for their special grand opening was fantastic. The waiters were patient and took our orders accordingly and the drinks were the first to arrive a few seconds later. The strawberry limemade was a refreshing drink with light acidity from the lime and sweetness from the strawberry. The ambience wasn't all that bad, but it was considerably loud in comparison to most establishments, but that's to be expected considering it is a grand opening with everything on the house. People are enjoying their time there. The Truffle Mac was a winner for me. Wonderful truffle flavor that paired well with the cheesy pecorino and aromatic gouda. The nicely browned mushrooms add a tame earthy flavor. Chicken Pot Pie Mac was my healthy hero. The balance of sinful cheese and veggies add a nice balance to the meal and didn't make it feel like you'd gain a few pounds. I didn't get the chance to try the Vegan Mac, but my friend who ordered it said it was a tad bit salty, but otherwise delicious substitute since he is lactose intolerant. The Buffalo Chicken Mac didn't have much of a "kick" as it says, but otherwise tasted okay. Nothing all too special, but tasted like what you'd expect from a cheesy buffalo sauce. Kogi Short Rib Mac wasn't much of a winner, but it tasted different because it had a beef based flavor. Not sure what Kogi BBQ is, but it more or less reminded me of Carnitas. I would definitely come back here once in awhile to eat again probably as a sinful craving meal or as a celebratory occasion. I recommend this cheesy restaurant. Their vibrant and energetic staff made the place a lot more entertaining. read more

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I've been hearing about this place for awhile now and since we were in the area, my family stopped by to give it a try. Cool little spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We started off outdoor but moved inside as it was pretty chilly. The server was pretty nice about moving us. The service was good, always refilled our waters. We ordered buffalo chicken Mac, crab Mac and plain Mac. All three were good but honestly we really could have just shared one. I'm not used to eating Mac as an entree by itself despite the buffalo chicken pieces in it. We needed some steak or some fried chicken to go with all that cheesiness. But it was fine, we ended up taking it to go and ate it up the following day with some home made chicken wings. We also, ended our dinner with some dessert and ordered the Fudge brownie sundae! Hella good! Would we go back? Definitely! read more

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We got to-go but the ambiance from a first glance was nice inside and would say totally photogenic which I love. I got the buffalo mac and a friend got the jalapeño mac. Both were immaculate to say the least and the service was great. It's a bit pricey considering we got to go but if you sit inside I would say it's worth it. Would come back to dine in to try more of what the menu has to over. Thank you for the great food and service read more

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an oakland classic at this point! one of my favorite spots to go for lunch! i went with some friends during oakland restaurant week. we ordered the three mini bowls that they had for the restaurant week. that was such a good option to try out different flavors (all delicious)! we also ordered the garlic one because that's a classic one we can't miss when we come. there was no line, and it was a great time catching up with friends while enjoying delicious mac n cheese. there was also an option to sit inside or outside; we opted inside but the outside is such a good option when the weather gets warmer. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

You literally can't go wrong here. Everything is phenomenal & affordable. Highly recommend their Buffalo chicken Mac or short rib mac. But can't go wrong with creating your own too. read more

Came here last time to get a burger from The Melt (sister restaurant) and I came back for their yummy Mac n Cheese! Our server/the manager who I spoke to last time recommended to get the Jalapeño Mac w/ bacon add on and my hubby got the Elote w/ chorizo add on. Both SO GOOD!!! It literally tasted like a bacon wrapped jalapeño popper. We'll probably split their trio flight next time to have room for their desserts. read more

i did not know there was a homeroom in berkeley, i always go to the one in oakland. but there is a massive amount of seating, food is brought quickly. if this is your first homeroom experience one mac n cheese can definitely feed two people! so don't over order. very yummy (also something crunchy is necessary)! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love Homeroom! There is plenty of seating inside, so it's unlikely you'll have to wait to be seated. The ambiance is quite unique and welcoming -- there is an indoor bar and games for you to enjoy as you wait and socialize. Service is very friendly -- they check in often to make sure you have everything you need. Food was made relatively fast and I didn't have to wait too long after ordering. I got the Mexican Chorizo and it exceeded expectations. It tasted exactly like a taco -- the menu description for this dish was very accurate. The pico de gallo and limes added a fresh element to an otherwise heavy / savory dish. Maybe it was bit too heavy? I would come back again if in the area! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Mexican Chorizo - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow, great service. Nothing else like it in Berkeley. The manager, I think his name was Keith, went above and beyond to accommodate a frustrating dietary restriction. He was super nice about it throughout. I was truly suprised at how friendly the staff here is. What's funny, is that everyone eating there seemed happy, too. It's contagious. Berkeley restaurants could really take a lesson from this place on service. Oh, and the food is delicious, too! read more

TL/DR, If there was a sixth star they would have earned it today. After a Memorial Day event for veterans at a local Palestinian-owned business, 7 Stars, some of the troops and I got the munchies and grabbed lunch at Homeroom. I'm so glad that we did. One of our warriors is differently-abled so we were initially disappointed when the sidewalk elevator didn't work. The General Manager, Melissa, was profusely apologetic and allowed us to set up a table right there on the sidewalk! She served our table herself and the food was fantastic. Order the crab Mac and cheese and thank me later. We had a decent sized party and for some reason an extra burger and fries came out. Instead of taking it back to the kitchen she winked when acknowledging the "mistake" and left it at our table. A couple of our elder folks shared it and chowed it down. But wait, there's more. As if our expectations weren't already blown away, two of our Comrades asked if they could get banana with the brownie sundae. Not only did Melissa accommodate this request without bumping up the price for the bananas, but she comped both desserts and all of our beverages too! To show our gratitude I bussed the table myself. I casually mentioned that our table was exclusively veterans and how Melissa made it a memorable Memorial Day for us. We all come from humble origins and some of us have had really challenging lives. I can honestly say that the staff made us feel like absolute royalty while breaking bread together. Much love and massive respect to the whole squad at Homeroom Berkeley. Especially Melissa, the homie with the checkered vans, the swagged-out plaid trousers, with a pearl necklace, and the back of the house manager with the wicked mullet and handlebar mustache that came out from the kitchen to warmly greet our table. The next time we have an event in the area you can expect to see us again! Maybe Homeroom and the other tenants could collectively withhold some of the rent in solidarity to incentivize the landlord to fix the elevator. ; ) read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Brownie Sundae w/ - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

#GoldenBirthday review, homeroom has the best consistent mac and cheese choices with huge portions, I never leave hungry. My favorite is the Gilroy Garlic, with no additions. The to-go service is what I use most frequently both in Oakland and Berkeley. The order ahead feature has hot mac and cheese ready when I arrive for pickup. I am happy to pay for premium M&C anytime. read more

Loooooooove this place we came from san mateo, i was CRAVING it! The vegan mac is AMAZINGGGG i added peas, sauteed mushrooms, and crispy onions DELISH! read more

I have tried the truffle Mac here before. I thought it was pretty good. But, my favorite is simply original Mac with bacon. Always hits the spot. This place is great for people who love or crave Mac & cheese. There are a variety of meals to choose from. The staff are friendly and are always happy to assist you in any questions you may have. The restaurant itself also has a bar and looks clean and nice looking. Portions of the Mac & cheese are big and cheesy! read more

If you are in the mood for Mac and cheese, this is where it's at! First timer here, the hubby and I ordered the crab Mac, they went heavy on the crab which we loved! The crunchy crumbles on the top made it savory for each bite! Super friendly and welcoming soon as we entered in, it was kid friendly with a sheik spin to it. Good vibes. read more

If you are like me you love Mac n Cheese, but are always disappointed with it in restaurants...not so here! They do not skimp on the good ingredients and you will almost always be leaving with leftovers to enjoy at home. The staff is great and the ambiance welcoming. Great for families or a date. read more

I felt conflicted enough about my experiences dining here that it inspired me to write my first review... Of any restaurant. Ever. First let me say, I enjoy the food. It's mac and cheese, the ultimate comfort food. It's really difficult to make a bowl of Mac that disappoints. I've stopped by Homeroom four times during my trips to the area, and enjoyed the various dishes I've had here. Despite my four visits, however, I've only eaten here three times since I've had to put in extra work to receive service. The quality of service I've received here is a real toss of the dice. It's been fine for some of my visits so far, but very poor for the other half. And when the service is poor here, it's so abysmal that it's actually offensive, moreso than any restaurant I've dined at before. It's one thing if it's a busy restaurant, but I have been flat out ignored during times when there is only one table seated, including my most recent visit on 7/1/24, in which I cut my losses and walked out hungry after never receiving any attention. It's not an isolated incident. During my very first visit here sometime in 2023, I couldn't have been more excited. I received homeroom's cookbook as a Christmas gift many years ago and have been cooking those recipes since. I was so thrilled to finally realize how close the restaurant was to my friend's house after moving to California myself. I waited at the podium up front for nearly 10 minutes without any response. It's 3 pm and there's one or two other tables seated, and one other person at the bar. Since it's my first time and nobody has come to seat me, I figured the protocol may have been to seat myself. I go to sit at the bar and eventually somebody does bring me a menu and I order the kogi short rib Mac. While I'm dining, the staff disappeared. I couldn't get a refill. There was nobody to flag down. I had been finished with my food for nearly 20 minutes, until I saw another staff member and flagged them down so I could pay (I'm not going to dine & dash, no matter how long it takes to pay. mama raised me better than that.) On subsequent visits, I made sure to take notice of how the seating protocol *actually* works. It didn't seem like a place where I was supposed to seat myself, and a line of people at the podium that a host was attending to confirmed that suspicion. To set the scene, there is a podium near the entrance where I recall seeing a 'please wait to be seated' sign once, though it is elusive and has failed to make an appearance on my recent visit. There is also a separate counter for to-go orders. So it would seem. Nothing is clearly labeled when you walk in. I like to dine in, so I assume the podium is where I need to wait to be seated. After all, during one of my last visits that's where people were lined up and getting seated. It makes sense! But during my last visit, the one that inspired this review, I again waited for 10 minutes at the podium to be seated. No 'please wait to be seated' sign present this time, but now that I've learned this is a restaurant where you *are* brought to your seat, I waited. Again, there was only one table seated and one staff member present. Again, I was the only other person in the restaurant. It was 8pm or so. I can empathize with an understaffed restaurant, so I don't mind waiting patiently for a nice bowl of noodles, but I have my limits. It was after a surprise surge of people began flooding the to-go line and were being seated that I decided not to wait any longer. I guess the rules had changed again - I was supposed to stand in the *to-go line* to be seated indoors, of course! I could have stood in the to-go line to be seated like everyone else at that point, but there were now 9 people ahead of me and still only one person on staff. They were being seated, but not *quickly*. Who knows how much longer I'd have to wait to be seated, and how much longer still to be fed? All that to say - it feels pretty bad to be literally the only one standing inside the restaurant and be completely ignored. The fact that it's happened to me on more than one occasion over the course of a year, as well as similar complaints about service in other reviews here, seems to demonstrate that there is something flawed with the way this establishment operates. My advice - buy their cookbook instead! The recipes taste better at home, and you'll have yourself a nice hot bowl of delicious noodles in less time than it would take for a host to even glance in your direction here. read more

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Homeroom Berkeley is one of our go-to spots! It was so fun celebrating with them on their #GoldenBirthday There was a DJ which was a lot of fun. Our favorite part was the new Mac n cheese flight, so we could try a few different items. We really hope they keep it! Even though it was very busy, the waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Happy 14th birthday, Homeroom! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC ELOTE MAC CACIO E PEPE MAC - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Favorite memory is all the options they have for Mac. Truffled Mac is so good because I do love truffled things especially black or white truffle if not both. #GoldenBirthday read more

The food is always delicious, and the staff is so kind! Last time I went, I was feeling a little sick at the time, and the waitress offered me lemon tea and treated me like I was family. Always a great experience! #GoldenBirthday read more

My daughter is probably made of mac and cheese, that's how much she eats it. Probably every other day. Homeroom's version is her favorite restaurant version and they get it right, good cheese consistency, bone warming sit in the bottom of your stomach comfort food. She likes the elementary mac. I do recommend adding peas to whatever adult mac you get for more color and texture. IThe berkeley location is very convenient for us, and appreciate the brownie I got when my order was 15 min late after promised time. (Although I won't get the brownie next time, it was kinda dry.) read more

talk about the best mac and cheese in the world. whatever you want, you can get! the best add ons! plus amazing appetizers. you're a fool if you pass this place up! read more

Le'lani and staff have always been helpful to our family and friends when we order, the food is very tasty, I love the Jalapeño biscuits, especially with the tomato soup, our kids and grandchild love all the variety of Mac and cheese, our granddaughter especially loves the play area, we'll be back again soon read more