Oakland Eats: Homeroom for Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese

Vee Eats

Homeroom is one of the places you have to try where you are in Oakland! If you are looking for a place that serves gourmet and fancy macaroni and cheese, Homeroom is the one. I can guarantee that I always come to Homeroom at least once a year because their dishes are delicious and are the ultimate comfort food. Specializing in macaroni and cheese, it is located in the Temescal neighborhood. They do not have a parking lot so find residential or street parking. Beware of where you park since there is always broken glass near cars around the area. Depending on the time and day, the line can get long. I've been here multiple times and had to wait for a minimum of 20-30 minutes for a party of two. You can opt for the communal area, outside patio, booths, or tables. However, during covid, they are limiting more of the tables and have outdoor sitting with heated lamps in the front. They also have Homeroom To Go right around the corner where you can order for pickup and delivery.

Homeroom has an extensive menu of mac & cheese with over 10 options to choose from like Gilroy garlic, smokey bacon, buffalo chicken, jalapeno, and more. They also have add-ons like breadcrumbs, broccoli, meats, vegetables, and more. I appreciate the option to add items since I sometimes like to squeeze in vegetables when I can to an already heavy dish. I usually go for the Gilroy garlic mac & cheese with broccoli and baked breadcrumbs as add-ons. This dish is the definition of comfort food. The garlic is more on the subtle side but the creamy texture of the sauce is thick and hearty. It's piping hot when it comes out so be careful. I burned my tongue multiple times since I was too eager to eat! Fresh out the oven, the cheese oozes from each bite and leaves you wanting more. Add broccoli since it compliments the garlic and gives a nice crunch! As delicious as it is, I can never seem to finish so either take it back home or share it with a friend. The portion size is huge so expect to take home leftovers. Even their to-go boxes have cute packaging and functional design.

Homeroom is a great place to go if you're in the neighborhood. While it's delicious, it is heavy and sits in your stomach for a while. Averaging at $13-$16 per dish, it is more on the expensive side for just macaroni and cheese. It has a very hipster ambiance since it is located in Temescal and serves as a great restaurant to check out for date night or with friends. Again, don't skimp out on the baked breadcrumbs since this is a must-add for your dish!

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