My husband and I decided to take a detour and come here for dinner instead of the Oakland location because it's larger and is usually less busy. I'm glad it's not as busy at this location, but I hope it doesn't mean they'd be at risk at closing for good, because it's a solid spot in terms of service, food, and ambiance. The restaurant is modern and cute. They're currently collaborating with The Melt, so you can order from Homeroom's menu and/or The Melt. Moreover, their menu options are simple yet eclectic. A mean reason why I LOVE Homeroom is because they have gluten free options without compromising the texture or taste. Anyway, what I really want to highlight is their service. I excitedly ordered the Mac n cheese "flight" because I am the type of person that likes to try a little bit of everything. I chose buffalo chicken, truffle, and classic (added jalapeños). The problem is I forgot to order them gluten free. This is a no-no for my gluten-intolerant self. I didn't notice until my order came and I saw the breadcrumbs on top. I felt so bad!but the waiter sincerely said it was not a problem, and redid my order gluten free. I offered to pay for the wrong order because it was my fault, but the waiter said he didn't want me to worry and would rather I enjoy my food. Nowadays, I feel like customer service like this is so rare. I was really touched by the waiter's patience and kindness. For this reason, I hope this Homeroom location stays here forever. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Mac and cheese flight (BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC, TRUFFLE MAC, CLASSIC MAC (with added jalapeños) - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

I believe they used liquid cheese that I can't eat. I was looking for the real macaroni and cheese like mom cooked. Too much buffalo spice. This is what I didn't expect. I will not eat their macaroni again. The delivery was find. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Buffalo chicken Macaroni. - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love the brownies here, and the flavors to choose from are amazing. Had the chicken buffalo wings mac and it was bussin

Pleaseeee try the cheddar jalapeño biscuit. Maybe I'm just a sucker for carbs, but this was my favorite thing I ate here. The biscuit is warm and fluffy and is served with a sweet butter which makes for a delightful combo. The jalapeño flavor could be stronger. The mac and cheese was pretty good, as well. Points for the concise but considerable menu. I would appreciate some way to sample or order a small portion of the limited edition macs--I wanted to try both the BBQ and Hawaiian macs, but was afraid I would get tired of the flavor after a few bites. I ordered the elote mac, and my boyfriend ordered the garlicky bacon mac with grilled chicken. The garlicky bacon mac was definitely more cheesy, but felt a tad bit salty and missing something to offset the smoky flavor. I really enjoyed the sweetness of the corn and tang of the lime in the elote mac. The portion size is pretty reasonable for the price--we ended up with leftovers, about 40% of the mac. The only thing that left me wishing for something more was the temperature the mac was served at. It was warm, but I was expecting it to be piping hot. The mac is not baked, maybe broiled for a couple of minutes on top. The "homeroom" concept is cute, complete with lockers and all. Place was pretty empty when we went on a Friday around 6 pm. read more

See all

I had actually heard of Homeroom through a podcast interview with the founder Erin Wade, and was surprised they were based out of the Bay Area so we decided to check it out. We ordered an elote bowl as a starter and a BBQ pulled pork mac and cheese, but unfortunately the elote bowl came after the mac and cheese. for the elote bowl, the corn was soft and sweet and had great tasting cheese and pepper powder. The BBQ pulled pork was quite good as well, nice and cheesy and the pulled pork was decent Overall a great place to go if you're craving mac and cheese! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - elote bowl - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying the Berkeley location. Ive been to the original Oakland location multiple times. This place takes over where Farm Burger used to be. This location also seems to have a ghost kitchen or something as they also serve burgers which I will have to try next time. Had my go to truffle mac and cheese 5/5. As mac and cheeses go, expect it to feel heavy and delicious. bacon brussel sprouts 4/5 could be crispier. Parking is tiny or street parking. Place is clean. Forgot to take pics cause i was so hungry lol read more

Love me some Mac n' Cheese... but after eating here I'm like GAWD DANG this is delicious. Imagine going to a restaurant that specializes in Mac n' Cheese. All kinds too like Mac n cheese with pulled pork and bbq, hawaiian Mac n cheese, or just good ol fashioned Mac n cheese! I loved the selection, variety and creativity Homeroom has to offer. They have other dishes besides Mac n Cheese, their tomato soup is tasty and the peanut butter pie satisfies any peanut butter junkie! I was also pleased with the awesome service especially all the questions and suggestions our waiters gave us. The ambiance is reminiscent of a classroom vibe but more modern and uptempo. They do have lockers to give it that school vibe! Definitely recommended and I will be back! read more

See all

Homeroom has the best vegan mac & cheese options I know of. You can get a spicy Mexican version, or the regular, and many many add-on options. I usually get delivery but have eaten in the restaurant several times and always felt like the service was attentive and respectful and good. Ambiance is nothing special, but clean and comfortable enough. The Mac is really very satisfying and I crave it! read more

Last time I had Homeroom was 2019 at the Oakland location. I was excited to try the Berkeley location and had been looking forward to it all day. When I got there, it was not super full which was nice. Ambiance is nice. Tables and floors were clean. But it was super chilly inside? I don't understand why since it was super chilly outside. Since it was not busy, we got to pick our own table. The menu was pretty straightforward. I ordered the BBQ pulled pork mac with a ginger ale. Ginger ale came out first. It was good but there was no ginger flavor present. The mac took a long time to come out. When it finally did, it wasn't HOT. It was warm. That's not ideal for me when it comes to mac and cheese. I need to burn my mouth first in order to enjoy it. I thought the pork was going to be mixed within the mac but it wasn't. They slapped it on top with some store bought hot sauce and crunchy onions. No thought whatsoever with the presentation. I stirred my bowl and the cheese was already getting runny from the pork sitting on top. I stirred it some more and it finally mixed in but it still wasn't great. The mac and cheese itself was not that great. Kinda bland, no cheese pull, and no creaminess. The pork was okay. Not much flavor but it was very very tender. This was the only component I was satisfied with. Other than that, this bowl of mac was mid at best. It was edible and I ate it anyway, as it was $23 for the meal. Like I mentioned earlier, it was cold inside. My bowl didn't have a chance to stay warm. It got cold so quick! I don't really have a desire to come back. Turn down the A/C and have the bowls come out HOT, not warm. Meh. Also, the bathrooms smell. Yuck! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - BBQ pulled pork - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

What a pleasant surprise to see that homeroom has a new location in Berkeley! It's very spacious, there's ample street parking, and even a cute outdoor seating area. My friend and I came for a weekday dinner and it was basically empty lol. We ordered the crab mac and the short rib mac. They both smash hard hahaha The crab mac had a delicious crabby flavor throughout and the lemon adds a nice acidity to balance the heavy cheese. Breadcrumbs are a super must. They make every mac taste better Short rib mac is not as good as the crab mac imo but it was still really good. The short rib was tender and flavorful. The mac has bits of jalapeño, so it's a tad spicy, but evens out nicely with the cheese. Service was also good! It was super empty (just 2 groups), so we were left alone most of the time, but definitely didn't forget about us. Overall, super good. Homeroom has the best macs and this location is a lovely addition to their business. Would definitely come back! read more

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

It's been years since I last had Homeroom--the Oakland location was my go-to. This was my first time checking out the Berkeley spot, and it didn't disappoint. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, and it was nice and quiet with open seating available. I ordered the Kogi Short Rib Mac and it was absolutely delicious--hot, flavorful, and hard to resist. I may or may not have burned my mouth because I couldn't wait for it to cool down (worth it though, LOL). We also tried the Garden Pesto Mac, and it tasted just like the ingredients promised--fresh and comforting. Overall, we had a great lunch at Homeroom and would gladly come back! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Top: Garden Pesto Mac, Bottom: Kogi Short Rib Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Whenever I come here Tashanti is so attentive, kind and remembers a face well. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is great and fast! Whenever I come here the restaurant is always clean. read more

I was surprised when our daughter said there is a Homeroom just a few blocks from where we live. Really? I was so happy. My wife and I went as her guest to share it. Its nestled off Gilman across the street from Whole Foods so an easy stop. And as always, offering an array of Mac n' Cheese. I had the Elote. I loved the corn and seasoning here. Everyone ordered their fav. Our daughter was beaming. Perfect surprise. When we got there I knew the location but didn't know it was there. Wonderful outdoor seating and the interiors were very nice too. The food ... as always .. off the hook. Clean and sparkling. Plenty of seating. Kids were enjoying a colorful game on the wall and big screen to amuse should you need it. Service was fast and cheerful. Jack was amazing as our server. The food was as aways very tasty. Great place for a date, alone, or with the family. read more

See all

What a great little location! Very happy the attention they give to gluten free allergies. It was in a whole different bag! Got a variety of flavors, Korean one was one of the bests! My youngest is going through a goat phase, loves all things goat... so of course she had to get the goat Mac and she absolutely loved it! Pasta tasted fresh. Tons of cheese varieties. A ton of unique and fun toppings! I had been to the Oakland one years ago, shortly after they opened. So I'm happy to see they are still being creative and growing! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Thank you for taking the time for allergies! - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

Been wanting to try this place for some time, so i dropped by with a friend on a sunday night. Wasn't too busy, and pretty spacious. It was nicely decorated and bright inside. Honestly, the food was pretty good but the serving size was smaller than i anticipated. I think one bowl is a good size for one person but if you aren't too hungry it's a good share between two people. overall, pretty food experience, i'd imagine parking might be a little annoying if it's during busy hours. It is in a plaza with a few other businesses too. Otherwise, nice for a quick meal! Food comes out fast, service is good, and the food was good :) read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Kogi Short Rib Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food was amazing the service was great they even were on channel 2 this week they also have a area for the kids to play so it's a nice big spot plenty of room read more

Tashanti was absolutely incredible! She was working the floor by herself and still managed to stay completely composed the entire time. Her service was fast, attentive, and always delivered with a genuine smile. You could tell she truly cares about her guests, even under pressure. It's rare to see someone handle a busy shift with that level of professionalism and positivity. She made our experience so enjoyable, and we'll definitely be coming back because of her. Thank you, Tashanti! read more

Brief Summary: - Close to one of the shopping areas in Albany - Hearty meals - Entered hungry, left content and super full for some - Various versions of mac and cheese to choose from - interior and outdoor seating available I was curious to try one of the mac and cheese restaurants that opened up in the Bay Area. It was in my eat-list for some time and I finally decided to go around in Albany. The weather was gloomy and cold, a perfect day to have some mac and cheese. The restaurant interior is very cute, like a cozy beachside cabin feel. There are several tables placed in and outside. As we walked in, there was a sign that said to wait for the staff to guide you to a seat. That sign is helpful, because the way the entrance is built looks like we needed to first take our order at the cashier register and then sit wherever we wanted. After we took our seats we viewed the menu orders and decided on what to eat then and there. We chose two mac and cheese dishes, one from the protein side and the other is from the vegetarian section: the chicken pot pie and the Elota Mac. We also ordered a plate of Caesar salad. The orders came in with first the chicken pot pie and the Caesar salad, and then the Elote came afterwards. Personally, I liked the chicken pot pie mac and cheese over the Elote. The chicken pot pie is covered with flakes that were a great texture addition to the dish. Both of the dishes were not too heavy in my opinion, but it was a great choice from my family members to include a salad; it needed some palette cleansing after eating carbs and cheese after a while. The popularity vote was high with the chicken pot pie, but one of my relatives liked the Elote mac more. They generally like dishes with more vegetables and spice, and this one had both. When I ate this one, it was slightly spicy and I coughed a few times from it. Squeezing lime over this mac also cut some of the heftiness. With family or more than one person, this is a great to order more than one dish because you can share and taste different ones. I probably would not be able to eat one whole plate by myself because I would start craving for foods of different texture or flavor. read more

See all

OMG. This place is LIFE CHANGING-ly good. I have been here more times than I can count and not ONCE have I been disappointed. The customer service and food is so GD good it should be illegal. Do I recommend this place? Um, YES. Fk YES. BEST MAC AND CHEESE EVER! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Even the damn to go bags are cute - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

I didn't even know that Homeroom had a Berkeley location. I was thrilled to hear! We ordered to go and when I went inside, this ambiance is pretty awesome. It's very spacious and has nice decor, but I don't think it seats as much as it did in Oakland. We ordered the jalapeño Mac, Crab Mac, and Chicken Pot Pie. As I got home and excitedly open the packaging, all of our Macs seemed a little off. The color wasn't as vibrant as I'm used to seeing, the bread crumbs looks like it was just thrown on, and the entire Mac seemed as if it was half-baked. For example, the cream cheese in the jalapeño Mac was just one solid glob instead of it being somewhat melted in the Mac. Now I know it seems unfair to compare to the original, but I was hoping it would be the same quality. 4 stars because it was still good, just not as great as the original. read more

My best friend is from Oakland and he always recommended Homeroom whenever in the area. I was in the area and ready to try the hype. The place in East Bay specialized in macaroni cheese with different combinations. Kogi Short Rib Macaroni and Cheese: Thai pasta dish comes with pulled short rib. The meat was marinated in sweet siracha. It was super comforting and warm since it was made to order. The cheese was also perfect. This place definitely met the hype. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really enjoyed my visit and my kids were happy to have so many options to pick from! Also really like the beer menu very surprised with selection. read more

Highly recommend against ordering anything from The Melts menu here. Still very confused if this is like a franchise partnership or what, but the burgers we got were nothing like Melts we've had before. The burger was comically thin, think Burger King size.. and was somehow not cooked all the way through. The Mac & Cheese was great. Service was friendly and quick, but probably should have taken the empty restaurant as a sign.. came here on a Monday night for dinner, and the only people walking through the door were DoorDashers. Prices were fair all around, but I would never come back here. read more

Just decided to take out dinner from Homeroom this afternoon as I was running errands around Berkeley. It was so easy to call & order, ready in 10 min. & packed beautifully. Enough for 2 people- Classic Mac & Cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts and pie for dessert- all for $28!! Very generous in portions too. Um seriously- RUN to this place (or just order Door Dash!) with your kids, your parents, friend's & neighbors and have a fabulous tasty and $reasonable$ meal!! The play area for kids is truly awesome too. Ambiance A+ read more

My first time trying this place after hearing so many people tell me how good it is! I did a togo since I was on a time crunch but this mac n cheese was so delicious! Kogi Short Rib Mac: 5/5 The short rib was so juicy and tender, mmm so tasty! The mac n cheese itself had the perfect amount of cheese and was so gooey just how I like it. Portion size was pretty big, I was very satisfied and I can't wait to come back and try their other bowls! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Kogi Short Rib Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

Crab mac n cheese - generous amounts of crab but too tart and heavy. I would come back to try their truffle mac. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - crab mac n cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

A lot of friends had brought up Homeroom at one point or another. I have never particularly cared for Mac and cheese but have always loved a particular brand of Alfredo Mac and cheese. I was out late nearby and someone in the group suggested going here. I went along with it and figured I'd at least give it a try. First of all there were so many options and the guy who seemed to be in charge was absolutely wonderful. He even said if I didn't like what I ordered he would take it back and I could get something else. I ended up ordering the elote Mac and cheese but got to try the kogi beef Mac, cacio pepe Mac, Gilroy Mac and truffle Mac people in my group had ordered. WOW. They were all good. Do I like Mac and cheese now?! The elote Mac was so perfectly flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. No overcooked noodles is always a win. The Gilroy Mac was good but not we all agreed it didn't have as much garlic taste as expected. The truffle Mac had a surprisingly solid truffle flavor. I usually think truffle is overrated but this was good. The cacio e pepe was good but subtle. The kogi beef Mac was a little on the pricier side but packed with flavor like the elote Mac. Overall I highly recommend trying Homeroom but definitely this location. Service was impeccable!! I definitely hope to bring others back here sometime. read more

If you like Mac and cheese - this is the place for you. We've only gotten take out from here but the food is delicious. It's peak comfort food. For Mac and cheese, we've gotten the Hawaiian, kogi beef short ribs, and garlicky bacon. The elote corn was also good. This is our go to place if we just want something cozy. Depending on the type of cheese used, that'll highly affect how cheesy your Mac is! read more

I absolutely love this chain!!! they make the best mac and have seasonal items and tend to switch things up every now and then to provide exciting new options for us to try! Now lets get into it. I have tried so many different bowls and have created my own. However, I do say I like their premade bowls as they have the right combination of mixture in each and every bowl! they are super flavorful and filled with so much love and cheeesey goodness! This recent visit they were a bit busier usual so I ended up waiting a bit longer than usual for the take out line, but the dinning in option there was plenty of seats and they also are pet friendly! I saw a family and their fur baby dinning with them in the dinning area. Talk about hospitality and letting everyone in the family come thru for some good ol mac & cheese from the EB natives! love the hospitality and the great food, cant wait for my next visit again real soon! read more

See all

My friend (in a walker) and I (with a cane) stopped by for lunch on a day when the only handicapped access was non-functional. Three staff members moved a table and chairs to a shady spot nearby on a sidewalk, helped us get seated, took our orders and served us a delicious meal. No fuss, no big deal, just attentive and friendly service in an awkward situation. It didn't hurt that the food was great! definitely worth a re-visit. read more

Updating my review! The manager was kind enough to give me a one time coupon to try their delicious bowls, and they definitely picked it up this time. I ordered the Elote Mac and also the strawberry limeade and it was definitely worth it to drive there again. Everything tasted very Yums! Unfortunately, I don't live in California anymore otherwise I would definitely have to make the drive there often to try their Mac. I am not a Mac and chz lover but they changed me! read more

See all

I have fond memories of homeroom from years ago but this experience was not as good as I remember. The mac and cheese was still good overall but not stellar. Of the 3 flavors we tried, we'd rank Kogi korean beef as our favorite, then elote, and finally the enchilada. The Kogi bowl was good and had the most flavorful base cheese sauce, most reminiscent of the Gilroy garlic mac cheese sauce that I'd remembered. The beef was a little dry but the korean sauce actually tasted great in combo with the cheese sauce. Unfortunately, the cheese sauce across bowls had broken so there was oil pooling up, which wasn't particularly appetizing. Staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. Plus they offer hot sauces which I also liked to cut some of the richness of the bowl. It's still a very tasty bowl of Mac & cheese with pretty unique flavor options. I'd recommend trying for anyone who is craving or just really loves Mac & cheese. read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Chicken Enchilada Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great service! Love and appreciate the kindness :) thank you crystal you were the sweetest

We always crave the truffle mac & cheese, and this time we also ordered a Melt Burger and some fries. I added jalapeños to my burger, not realizing my daughter would sneak a bite--next thing I knew, she was tearing up and trying her best to keep it together! Water wasn't helping, so I ran to order a milkshake. When I explained what happened to the manager, he immediately dropped everything--despite a big party and tons of orders--to get that milkshake out right away. His kindness truly saved the night. Great food, amazing service, and genuine care (and the milkshake was great too) Thank you! read more

Solid meetup spot. This place is simple and knows what it serves and does it well. Mac and cheese is a comfort food staple, and this place takes it on from different angles. The Kogi short rib Mac had that sweet and salty umami taste, which was interesting. The garlicky bacon Mac was heaven- creamy, flavorful, and addicting. Service was great, the servers were friendly. I like the theming as well- that Homeroom school vibe is pretty clever. Overall recommend this spot for a dinner with friends or family! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Kogi Short Rib Mac Kogi Short Rib Mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

This location is so modern, clean & pretty inside! Shout out to Bianca, our server! She was friendly, helpful, efficient & welcoming! Just perfect! We had the Aged white cheddar Mac n cheese. We added green scallions, broccoli & garlic butter! It was delicious & pasta was perfectly cooked! Very glad to know this place exists here by Philz! We will be back! Thanks again Steph & Kyle! Thank you Homeroom Berkeley! Thank you Bianca for being so positive & reminding us, there are still great servers out there! read more

See all

Food was great, I got the kogi Mac and it was delicious, the kids loved theirs and the Parmesan fries were super tasty. Brittany was our server and she was amazing. First thing that happened when we sat down was my daughter spilled her entire water. Brittany didn't bat an eye and cleaned it all up, plus brought new waters and a new kids menu. She checked in on us regularly, making sure we could bounce when ready before the kids fell apart. There's also a great little kids play area inside to keep Wiley ones entertained with toys and activities. All around great experience. read more

I walked in hoping for the most delicious and filling bowl and Mac and it was delivered to the highest degree. I met a super awesome staff member named crystal who was truely an a grace to my day. The service here was amazing! Thanks homeroom!! read more

I love homeroom and I think it's one of the best Mac and cheese places I have tried! I think that they have a great assortment of flavors and toppings, in addition to the great portion sizes. My go to is the garlic gilroy Mac and cheese with breadcrumbs on top. It's so cheesy and gooey, just the right consistency! The service and staff is always really good, and sometimes there's a wait bc it's busy but the staff is always attentive and nice. They have a cute ambiance inside as well so you can sit and dine! read more

Homeroom Berkeley - Comfort Food Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

All I have to say is that I left with a stomach ache. The food was soooooo good! I couldn't stop eating! Every time I said I was going to take the rest home, I would take another bite! I had the Elote Mac. Definitely different but delicious! My server, Isaiah, was personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and the restaurant has such a fresh, clean, and inviting atmosphere. Oh! I forget to say that the price was excellent! I drove from Sacramento just to try and they did not disappoint. I will absolutely be back! read more

See all