Homeroom Mac n' Cheese is a tasty Oakland staple--creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-good. A local gem worth every bite!

This spot is fire when it comes to Mac and cheese! They got a whole variety of Mac and cheese but their plain Mac is fire as well! Must have when in Oakland.

I've been here a few times and it always hits the spot when I'm craving something comforting, cheesy, and decadent! I recently came on a Friday night as part of Oakland restaurant week. Around 5:30 it wasn't too busy, but if certainly got busier as we were there. We didn't have a reservation and I don't think one is needed generally. The atmosphere is casual and tasteful. The service was professional and attentive. They have a mac n cheese flight as part of Oakland Restaurant week (not sure if it will be a standard menu item) but it is a great deal! Their full size mac n cheese is a big overwhelming for me, it is a lot of the same mac n cheese to eat! But the flight is perfect! Three different mac n cheeses for $22. I split it with a friend and we both had enough to take home after so worth the deal! The cacio de pepe is new and a new favorite of mine, I highly recommend it. The truffle was my next favorite, strong truffle smell and flavor. The last one was the buffalo chicken which although was my least favorite of the 3, was still very good! I'd get them all again and the oreo cookie for dessert was tasty as well.

Homeroom has been the backbone of my entire time living in Oakland; it was my first sit-down meal when I moved to the city, it's where my partner and I went to celebrate his 21st birthday, or other small accomplishments; it was my little piece of comfort after a hard day. Through it all, Homeroom has been there for me! I love the folks who work here, they are all so kind! The seating inside and outside are both spectacular, but during the summer I always opt for the outdoor seating. My forever go-to's: the Garlicky Mac, add bacon, and I will split a side of the brussel sprouts with my partner. If you're into cocktails, this is also honestly the spot! I love that the margarita is made with tequila soju, it fills the whole mason jar, AND it's a great price. I am satisfied with one, but a party with two. As well, all of the desserts are really great. I always save about half of my mac to take home, that way I can sneak in a bit of dessert. The Giant Oreo has been my go-to since my first time visiting Homeroom, the day I moved to Oakland. Sometimes, I get the Fudgy Brownie Sundae to share with my partner though All in all, it is a must visit. The price is right, and the food is even better, and the people are amazing. The inside is quite cozy, but like I said, nothing beats a summer night eating on the patio. #goldenbirthday (: happy birthday Homeroom! A place that truly feels and tastes like home. (I wish I had pictures of all of my visits! But alas, I just gobble the food up).

Love this place. Every mac is a work of art. Masterpieces. Delicious. #GoldenBirthday

My Fav Mac n Cheese joint, even for a vegan!! And if you're on the go, Homeroom to Go is on the next block! Highly recommend!! #goldenbirthday

Homeroom is the kind of mac and cheese spot where you mentally prepare for a heavier meal--because it is cheesy, it is gooey, and it is heavy on the carb. If you're craving comfort food, this place delivers. The macs are made to order, so there's a bit of a wait, but it's worth it for that hot, bubbly, crispy-topped goodness. The big, crunchy breadcrumbs on top add the perfect texture. They offer tons of varieties, from classic mac to creative takes with BBQ meats, Asian flavors, and spicy twists. I tried the jalapeño popper mac, and it was delicious--cheesy with a little kick, just how I like it. Bonus: they have hot sauce if you want to customize the spice level. The portions are hefty, definitely splittable if you don't want to enter a full-on food coma. The staff is super sweet, giving lots of attention, and you can tell they care about the food and the experience. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and when we came on a Friday afternoon, there was plenty of space. I visited the Oakland location, and it was just a great, cozy spot for indulgent comfort food. The food is great, the service is lovely, but honestly, it's too heavy for my taste. If you're all about rich, cheesy dishes, you'll probably love it--but for me, it's more of a once-in-a-while kind of meal! tldr:/ Home Room is a mac and cheese restaurant with a variety of flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. The portions are generous and the service is attentive.

In honor of Homeroom's #GoldenBirthday, I'll share my very favorite Homeroom memory: getting the restaurant featured on Check, Please! Bay Area and being a guest on the show. It was 2018 and I'd been submitting applications for Check, Please! from time to time, though I'd been trying to get a different restaurant featured on the show. After discovering Homeroom and falling in love with the food, I submitted yet another application to be on the show, but this time my restaurant of choice was Homeroom. I got a call from a PBS employee working on the show, who asked if they could talk to me about my application. They were intrigued by Homeroom and said that a mac and cheese restaurant "filled a hole" they needed to fill, as they'd never before featured a mac-and-cheese-focused restaurant on Check, Please! They called me into the studio, gave me a screening, and asked me to just start talking about the restaurant as though I was one of the guests on the show. I spoke on the fly for a short while before one of the producers stopped me, told me that was great, and said they wanted me on the show. They told me they'd have to get into contact with the owners of Homeroom to see if they'd be willing to be featured and let their camera crews into the restaurant. Sure enough, they were, and the rest was history. I went into the studio in May to film the episode with the two other guests and got my first behind-the-scenes experience of how TV shows get made. (In my case, lots of reapplications of face powder for my oily skin were a necessity to eliminate the shine on camera.) When the episode first aired in October, my family and I all got plates of Homeroom to go and ate them at my grandma's house in Oakland while we all watched together. My grandma passed away in 2020 and my mom passed away last year, so I cherish that memory: all of us eating Homeroom, which I love and introduced to them, being blown away seeing me on this show we'd all been watching my entire life, hyping up an Oakland restaurant with pride. My dad's side is from East Oakland and he's always been a proud Oaklander, so it was cool getting to show the city some love on TV while giving some much-deserved praise to some of the best mac and cheese I've ever eaten. My mom also LOVED mac and cheese, so whenever I eat it, I think of her. Absolutely not just one of my favorite Homeroom memories, but one of my favorite experiences of my life.

The food here has always been yummy. We had the garlic bacon Mac and it was sooo good. I had the Cobb salad and it was huge. It was one of the best I've had. We finished off with their Oreo cookie. That was yummy too. The place is easy to find and offers indoor and outdoor seating. The seating is very open. The place is clean. The bathroom is clean. The best thing about this place is the service. The service is amazing and will leave you feeling good about eating here.

SO and I came here midday on a Saturday around 2:30 to avoid the lunch rush. We got seated in less than 5 minutes and ordered in less than 10 minutes after that. Service was friendly and quick, offering us another water pitcher nearly as soon as the carafe was empty. We got the Brussel sprouts, side Caesar salad, chicken pot pie Mac and elote Mac. Everything was super delicious. The salad was perfectly dressed and lettuce was fresh and crisp. The Brussels were a bit saucy but cooked well. Our Mac and cheeses were so savory and filling. We were both happy with the portions- after eating our fill at the restaurant we also had enough for 2 more meals. I've always enjoyed homeroom and was first introduced to them when they partnered with my high school choir for a fundraiser. They haven't let me down!