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Homeroom

4.1 (6.7k reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Gina H.

Finally, getting around to making my review for this place. I came with my kids for some wonderful comfort food and I sure did get it! I got the short rib mac & cheese, which was absolutely delicious filling. I didn't realize the dishes were gonna be this huge and then I would get full and honestly, I didn't wanna stop eating, that's how good it was. My kids got the regular Mac and loved it. The service is friendly enough but nothing over the top. There is a single restroom so note that. The parking on the we came with street parking but it wasn't too hard to find a spot. Definitely will come back.

Polina L.

We went to Oakland to visit UC Berkeley and decided to grab some mac and cheese since I hadn't had it in a long time. I was surprised to see so many different flavors they have in Homeroom so we decided to give this place a try. When we were sited we immediately noticed that the place was pretty dirty, the tables were shaky, and the bathroom didn't have toilet paper, which made it uncomfortable. When the food arrived, though, we were impressed by the portions. We ordered the mac and cheese trio: buffalo chicken, Gilroy garlic, and elote. The elote mac was my favorite, super flavorful, and the buffalo one was also really good. The Gilroy garlic one, however, tasted a bit off to me, so I didn't eat it. Overall, it's a decent spot with affordable prices. If you're a mac and cheese lover and want to try something different, it's worth checking out, just don't expect a super clean or polished environment.

Mac flight trio: Gilroy Garlic Mac, Elote Mac, Chicken Pot Pie Mac
Bryce T.

Creative and innovative options are what make Homeroom a unique destination for mac and cheese lovers. The flavors are exactly as advertised: the elote mac tastes like corn on the cob, and the chicken pot pie mac is like having a warm bowl of Marie Callender's in your mouth. If you cannot decide on a single mac, you can sample a selection with their mac flight trio, and a multitude of vegan options ensures everyone can enjoy this cozy restaurant, with staff who are always friendly and helpful.

Shayla H.

Homeroom is a popular Mac and Cheese spot. It was indeed, yummy as anticipated. They have a few options on the menu that elevate the classic food. It was filling. Thank you to our server, Anthony.

Chicken pot pie with Cheetos
Lisa N.

I went to Homeroom and decided to try something different from my usual jalapeño popper mac, but it wasn't my favorite. The chicken pot pie mac had a bit too much thyme for my taste. Service is always good, and the restaurant feels clean and comfortable. Next time I'll stick to my jalapeño popper Mac + Cheetos. It's really the bestttt and I crave it all the time.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Molly L.

I used to eat food from here a lot in grad school when various meetings were catered by Homeroom. But this meeting with a colleague was one of the two times I've visited here in person. The place was not super busy during lunch time, but that meant more time with our server, who was super helpful in answering the questions we had. I ordered the trio Mac and cheese while my co-worker ordered a salad and bbq chicken Mac and cheese. The trio I ordered included the elote corn, the buffalo chicken, and the garlic Mac. The garlic Mac and cheese was really good and cheesy. The buffalo chicken Mac has always been a favorite, but the chicken in it is usually dry -- that day was no exception. The elote Mac was not what I expected and there was more lime in it than I would have liked, which is very different than elote. The bacon brussel sprouts we ordered was mainly bacon and honestly too much of it. It could have used more brussel sprouts. Overall, the food here is solid, but there is room for improvement in various dishes. I think since the chicken is dry, I should just aim for the vegan chicken, which might taste better. The seating inside is very nice, with a mix of seats and wooden benches, and what looks like a bar area. Overall, it's a nice venue for sure with plenty of street parking.

D. Reneé B.

Stopped by Homeroom today around 5:15 PM for an early dinner with my daughter. The restaurant was very calm -- surprisingly, we were the only ones there. We ordered the Garlicky Bacon Mac, the Truffle Mac, and the cheddar jalapeño biscuits with honey butter. The mac and cheese itself was good -- rich, comforting, and exactly what you'd expect from Homeroom. Both versions were enjoyable and well-prepared. Where things fell short were the add-ons and sides. The grilled chicken tasted old, and the cheddar jalapeño biscuits were hard and stale. The honey butter also had a refrigerated, off taste that didn't help. Service was good and quick, which I appreciated, especially considering how quiet it was. Overall, the experience still felt worth it, and I'd return -- but I'd stick to the core mac and cheese and skip the extras next time.

Michael-Anthony T.

I kept hearing about the hype of this place. "I haven't had good Mac n cheese yet if I hadn't had Homeroom" is what they kept telling me. I finally gave in and had a Kogi Bowl delivered. Totally worth every bite. It tasted a little weird when you taste the mixture of cheese and the beef, but as I mixed it in, it was delicious. I ended up devouring the bowl. Highly recommend the Kogi Bowl. Can't wait to go back and try more.

Mac trio: elote, chicken pot pie, short rib
Vivian U.

TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a quick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

Garlicky Bacon Mac n Cheese BBQ Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese
allyson

I loved how fast the service is! I came in and was sat down pretty quickly, even though it was a bit busy. The food came out fast and tasted soooooo good! It wasn't too salty, but bursting with flavor. Home room is a classic I'll always go back to!

Raymond P.

We went around 8pm on a Saturday and it wasn't packed. The best thing about homeroom is they are always consistent. Been coming here since 2017 and each bite is as tasty as it was 7 years ago. Here's what went down: Tomato Soup - $4.99 Bacon Brussels Sprouts - $7.99 Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit - $3.99 Mac Flight Trio - $21.00 (Hawaiian Mac, Elote Mac, Buffalo Chicken Mac) From creamy soups to crispy sprouts and macs packed with flavor, this spot lives up to the hype.

Garden Pesto Mac
Manit D.

Got the garden pesto Mac to-go, and chose the heat at home option. It came with the proper instructions to heat in the oven, and I loved it! The pesto flavor was great and the tomatoes made it nice and juicy.

Elote Mac, Hawaiian Mac, Classic Mac, Truffle Mac, Gilroy Garlic Mac, Buffalo Chicken Mac, Kogi Short Rib Mac
Stephanie Z.

I was a mac and cheese skeptic but now I am a believer . Some friends and I popped by on a Friday evening to check out all the cheesy goodness and we luckily did not have to wait. In order to try multiple macs, we got two of the flights (smaller portions of three different flavors) and a kogi short rib. Here's the flavors we got to try: Kogi short rib - The flavors worked super well together and I was sad when we ate all the short rib Buffalo chicken - Has a nice kick Classic - I didn't have high expectations bc it's basic but it was surprisingly good Truffle - I didn't eat this bc I hate mushrooms but my friends loved it Hawaiian - My favorite probably because I am simple and I like bacon and green onion Elote - This definitely hit the most first bite but I got kind of tired of it Gilroy garlic - this didn't stand out to me as much- maybe because the garlic flavor got overpowered by the other macs Overall, this place was carb overload but it was a good carb overload. I recommend checking it out if you're in the area. The spacious interior and great service are pluses as well!

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They have the best Mac and cheese ever. great salads. A place I would recommend if you don't want to spend a lot of money.

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Ask the Community - Homeroom

The chicken bacon ranch mac was my partner and I's absolute favorite- can this be made upon request?

Hi Vanessa! Yes, we can still make the chicken bacon ranch mac and cheese at any of our locations. It's not on the menu, but if you ask, we have all the goods to make it.… 

Hi! Is your vegan Mac still nut free? Ordering for a friend with a nut allergy.

Hi Yaamini, Yes, we do not use nuts in our vegan mac recipe. No nuts are used in any of our recipes, in fact, except for our peanut butter pie which we prepare in our separate pastry kitchen, apart from any other parts of our production process.

What happened to the Mexican Mac?

They switch up the menu every so often! You can also do a customized Mac if you want something special.

Do you still sell the chicken pot pie mac? if not now, is it coming back any time soon

Thank you for reaching out, Grace! We're pleased to share the Chicken Pot Pie Mac is currently on the menu. Hope we'll see you soon. —Courtney @ Team Homeroom

Can they still make the Hawaiian Mac even though it's not on the menu anymore?

The Hawaiian Mac is actually a seasonal item so it comes and goes in fact it's on the menu right now. Because it's a seasonal item I don't think they will make it on request when it's not in season.

Are there reservations?

Nope.

Is Homeroom Mac + Cheese healthy?

Absolutely not. It's comfort food it's an indulgent. It's a hug from a big soft gooey noodle covered in cheese. One does not go to homeroom to count calories. One goes to homeroom to feel alive filled with flavor. But if you must, feel free to do a… 

Can I bring my own wine? What is the corkage fee?

Hi Jamie, While we do have very tasty wines by the glass and bottle on our menu, you are more than welcome to bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy with our mac and cheese.… 

Can you get the chicken/meat removed from the dishes (eg the tikka mac-sala)? Does it cost the same if you remove it?

Hi Anila, If you order online, you can select "No chicken" in the "Leave Outs" modifications section of the menu. If you're dining with us at the restaurant, we can more easily accommodate a substitution for you — broccoli tastes great in the Tikka… 

Could you please offer the gluten free Mac At the virtual kitchens & on DoorDash? Would also love to see pesto gluten free one also. Would also love to see nutrition labels. Thanks!

Hi L L, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the vote to offer gluten-free mac at our other delivery locations. We'll absolutely take that into consideration. At this time, gluten-free pasta is available for any macs made at our Oakland… 

Is the Pesto Mac no longer offered?

It's not on the menu, so no I don't think so

Are there many Organic products used? What kind of cooking oil's? If I order from a virtual kitchen on DoorDash, I get the same products As in the restaurants? Do they microwave it? Thank you?

Hi L, Thanks for your questions! We don't have many organic ingredients, and they would be highlighted as organic on our menu. We use olive oil for our roasted sprouts. We partner with All Day Kitchens to provide Homeroom delivery around the Bay.… 

Do the non-vegan options use egg? My daughter is allergic to eggs and cashews, and I'm curious if the vegan mac and cheese is her only choice.

Hi Paul, Our mac sauce doesn't include egg, and the only mac that includes egg is the Breakfast Mac. The Garden Pesto Mac includes walnuts, if concerned about a nut allergy. Hope that helps with making ordering decisions!… 

We are traveling from out of town.Can we make reservations for outdoor dining?

Hi Susan, At Homeroom, we have open seating for indoor and outdoor dining. We're unable to take reservations, but seating is usually readily available or become available quickly.… 

When are you guys bringing back the spicy crab bowl?

Hi Sabrina, At this time, we don't have a date set to bring back the Spicy Crab Mac, but we appreciate your vote for it to return — noted!

Is there a gluten free option?

There's an option to make any mac gluten free (+$3)!

Is outdoor seating available?

Hi Samantha, Thank you for your question! At this time, we're still takeout and delivery only — no outdoor dining yet. We'll provide updates to our dining services on our website: Homeroom510.com.… 

Is there happy hour?

No.

Anyone know how many calories are in the giant oreo?

Enough to know that if I am to enjoy it properly, I don't really need to know how many calories are in it. If it brings you more comfort split it with a friend.

Does their vegan Mac contain tree nuts? I'm allergic to tree nuts and a lot of times restaurants use cashew in the sauce or cream.

Thanks so much for reaching out! Our vegan mac is not made with any tree nuts. However, it is cooked in a kitchen that contains tree nuts.

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Brenda's Oakland - Fried Chicken

Brenda's Oakland

3.9(1.4k reviews)
0.2 mi•North Oakland
•$$

I drive past this place all the time and kept noticing the $5 biscuit sandwich display, so today…read morewas finally the day to try it. The service was great. The gentleman at the counter suggested the sausage biscuit, and the guy who brought my food out was so upbeat and friendly. The biscuit is buttery, soft, and absolutely delicious, and the pepper jelly added a really nice flavor. Did I mention the biscuit is buttery and soft?! Omg, so good. Not the biggest breakfast sandwich, but for $6 out the door I have zero complaints. I will be back!

This is not my 1st , 2nd or 3rd not even 4th time eating Brenda's but it has been a while. Decided…read moreto order tonight as a "cheat meal" and sadly wasted half of the cheat meal. Ordered chicken breast , Mac and cheese and beignets. The chicken breast was great. Idk what's going on but this Mac and cheese was very disappointing and disgusting. Literally was just powdered cheese sauce. Cant even describe the taste . Usually I can doctor up a side or a meal that is not so great, but the Mac & cheese could not be saved! I understand things are pricey & corners may have to be cut but this was not the corner to be cut. Looks nothing like the picture presented and nothing like I've had before. It's 6.50 for a side of tasteless powdery noodles. Even the powder wasn't throughly dissolved, still had clumps. The pics I have don't even show the real color of this Mac and cheese Would have been better just getting a box of Kraft Mac and cheese and serving it . The pic and videos does no justice to what arrived to my door. I can see why it was buy one get one. I didn't even want the one let alone the 2 . If anything please do better by the Mac and cheese dish or take it off the menu until decent cheese can be used.

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FOB Kitchen - Pork Adobo (instant-order)

FOB Kitchen

4.2(766 reviews)
0.7 mi•North Oakland, Rockridge
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Came in with my mom and sister for my birthday. We had a lovely time. The Bangus and Talong are…read morealways my favorite. My mom even loved it! So hard to get her to eat out, especially at a Filipino spot! She's from the phillipines and she loved the food and cocktails. Diego was our server and he was very sweet! I even got a candle on my halo-halo! Thanks Diego!

I'm making my way through my list of Bib Gourmand restaurants, and FOB Kitchen is up. They are…read morecertainly worthy of this honor, for their food, service, and ambiance. They are located in the Temescal area of Oakland, and they share a building with a Mexican restaurant. There's a parking lot that's shared with a pawn broker, produce market, and check cashing service. Their vibe is urban, with a rainbow flag on their front door, and assortment of plants inside. Other reviewers had mentioned a line upon opening, so we made sure to arrive 15 minutes before they open, but on this Friday morning, there was no one else but us. Our server was friendly, polite, and soft spoken. Their menu is quite small, which I appreciate. There's appetizers, sides, brunch, and dinner -- all on 1 page. Their food was outstanding, with rich flavors and beautifully presented with sauces and pickled radishes. We ordered... + Shanghai Lumpia - these were long, crispy, and properly filled + Daing Na Bangus Silog - deep fried milkfish with salad, garlic rice, and sunny egg. One of our favorites. + Fried Chicken (4-piece) - perfectly crispy and juicy. There's some warm spices in the batter, maybe all-spice. + Adobo fried rice - the pork was so tender, it shreds on your fork. This had a good amount of tanginess that was so good. + Pancit Sotanghon - not your typical pancit. The chopped veggies in this had an almost charred flavor that made the dish so interesting. There was not a bad dish. I definitely recommend this for elevated Filipino food that's not pretentious, with a modern, hip vibe.

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Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen - Beef carpaccio

Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

4.5(281 reviews)
1.3 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland
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Extremely flavorful chicken pho noodle soup, I can see why! They have outdoor seating and I am so…read moreglad I sat outside. It was extremely busy inside. I will be back with my family! I ate my fresh shrimp spring rolls so fast, it was so good but I was also really hungry lol I had to order the mini shrimp pancakes because it looked like it's a "must" order... The waitresses were super friendly and quick with taking my order! To the owner(s): Please do not change your ingredients in your food menu! Thank you for offering delicious pho!

Overall the food was good. The crispy roll was crunchy with flavorful soft pork filling. The beef…read morepho tasted pretty standard but the meat quality was on the better side. The spicy shaking beef pho was tangy and heavier in seasoning. The shaking beef had a delicious stir fry aroma. Sadly the dish was mostly onion and there wasn't a lot of meat. The arugula salad paired well with the smoky and savory beef sauce. The jasmine matcha panna cotta had a nice floral flavor. However, the texture was a bit hard and it was more like pudding/jello. There was no wait for getting seated for a party of 3 on a Saturday night. However, service was slow and it was hard to get the staff's attention. The restaurant was clean and decorated in a modern style. They also had an outdoor patio for seating.

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Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen - Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce  ($18)

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Xingones Cantina

Xingones Cantina

4.3(388 reviews)
2.4 mi
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Minority-owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

First ever visit today around 12:20pm. There were maybe three other customers dining in, already…read moreseated and eating. I ordered a California style burrito to go - no cheese, no sour cream, please. I was surprised that it took a solid 15+ minutes to prepare when the place was basically dead but I figured hey, maybe they hadn't been open that long and still were getting set up in the kitchen or whatever. So I got my lunch and rushed back to work with my burrito in just enough time for a few bites before my meeting. Took a glance at the receipt stapled to my bag and was alarmed to see that it said no sour cream but didn't say anything about no cheese. Cut the burrito open and, yep, cheese. Look, I've worked food service, I know how it is. I know it can be stressful and it's easy to make mistakes when you're busy. The restaurant was NOT BUSY. There was literally nobody else waiting ahead of me. Nobody else came in the entire time I was waiting for my burrito. There is absolutely no good reason that the person punching in my order couldn't have taken the time to read the screen and make sure that the order was punched in correctly. I'm can't eat dairy, I had to throw the burrito away. I'm not the kind of person to make frivolous complaints but this was such an unforced error, and I tipped 25% - ON A TAKEOUT ORDER - for food I can't eat. Now it's 4pm and I just got out of three hours of straight meetings and the first thing on my mind is typing up this review because this legit messed up my day. Xingones management, train your workers better. I'm in walking distance of your restaurant and I'm never coming back because I can't trust y'all to get a very simple order correct even on a slow day. Good luck.

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Chef Smelly's - Half Dungeness Crab, Garlic Noodles and Blackened Prawns

Chef Smelly's

3.8(774 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$$

Located in Au, two establishments are run here for Chef Smelly's and the bar. So orders at the bar…read moreare separate. It was quite crowded and I just sat on the counters looking out onto the street, which was fine. It kind of took awhile to get the food, but it was worth it. Platters were big and sharable. Got the combo plate with fried chicken, fish, fried oysters, and Garlic noodles. All really good, seasoned well, and not too salty. Service was friendly. I hear the oxtails on the weekend are really good. Will try to come back then.

Enjoyed an early dinner here with the hubby. FOOD was pretty good on the flavor. Every dish came…read moreout pipping hot and very well seasoned. My favorite sides were the garlic bread and the mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes were !! Buffalo wings were good too. I didn't love the Crack n cheese to "rue" y for my taste and not as cheesy as expected..IMO. I had the blackened salmon topped with crab meat with garlic noodles. Ctab meat was good, but i wiahwd there was more. Salmon was decent nothi g special. Garlic noodles tasted good, but were a bit dry. Hubby said the lamb chops were cool, but not spectacular. Yams were . Service was great no complaints here. Really enjoyed our server (cant recall his name, light complexion brother with braids) Now this is were they loose points. For the price point I waa expecting a better vibe. Something a bit more upscale. It gives a diner or neighborhood bar vibe. The paper table clothes and overall decor, from the bathroom to the kitchen entry area could use a quick spruce up. Parking also is a bit hard to find, but that's Oakland, so cant fault them for that. Definitely recommend you go and try it for yourself.

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