Going to homeroom has been on my TO DO list for AGES. Last week I finally went with my friends Dana & Denise and all I could think was “WHY DID IT TAKE ME THIS LONG?!” We had such an amazing meal and our friend Allison (who owns the restaurant with her friend Erin) was able to hang out with us a little bit. Girl talk, mac +cheese and homemade oreos….what more could you ask for?
I’m pretty excited that I live much closer to the Oakland now. There’s really no excuse not to go. I just hope that Cooper likes mac & cheese one day…because they’re so dang kid friendly too!
A is for Apple. B is for Beer. C is for CHEESE.
Gorgeous lights, huh? I look forward to seeing them at night one day.
This part is genius!
They keep a card for you on file so you can keep track of your meals. When you fill a card up, I think you get free food!
I always wanted to be a part of the dewy decimal system.
So many fun things to look at.
A big hearty salad. You get to add your own toppings. This one had garbanzo beans, asparagus, feta & peas.
This was hearty enough for three ladies.
Spicy Mac! I think they just took this off the menu but DANG was it good.
They have seasonal macs so they had to make room for more!
Mac the Goat!!! Goat cheese in Mac is pretty awesome. So tangy. The toasted breadcrumbs are amazing.
Say hello to my new lover. I hoarded this bowl.
They’re all so creamy!
Homemade OREOS & Brownies!!!
UMM. I die. This peanut butter pie was INSANE. It’s got a graham cracker crust!
How cute is that little clipboard for the check?
400 40th street, oakland 94609
510.597.0400
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say somethingOh god that looks amazing and gave me a huge mac and cheese craving. Off to the store for cheddar and pasta!
i live on the other side of the country, but this place makes we want to go on a roadtrip!
On the wall above the card cabinet, what are the papers? This looks like such a fun place! YUM. Your salad looked scrumptious!
They’re the cards that used to live in the catalog!
What an adorable restaurant! I love the playfulness of the signage and the vintage but modern theme of the interior. The food sounds excellent as well.
Oh. My. Goodness. I need to go here. Now. And I love their New Year’s Eve party idea. So perfect!
I’ve been wanting to go here forever after hearing tons of rave reviews. This just put me over the edge! Cheese and carbs!
I haven’t been to the Bay Area for so long! When I get back that way, Homeroom is totes on the schedule.
Oh goodness, I LOVE Homeroom, Tracy! Pasta, melty cheese, breadcrumbs… What’s not to love!?! I haven’t tried any of the selections you tried so I’m thinking another trip is in order…
I love this series, Tracy! Please keep it up!
Love Homeroom! The East Bay has some amazing restaurants
It is SUCH a cute place and Mac the Goat tops my list of best mac and cheese. The homemade oreo was so, so good, too. I made Mac the Goat at home recently (with slight variations) and oh man. The breadcrumbs are a must!
Oh yum! Everything looks so good! I love goat cheese in mac and cheese too. Dreamy McDreamfest.
It’s been on my list for ages as well! I’m way more lame, I used to live on 41st, sheesh. Not like I don’t know how to get there!
LOVE this restaurant!! We’ve gone there on Date Night and with the kids – perfect for both because really, who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese! And there’s a great dive bar down the street – George Kaye’s – on the corner of Broadway and 40th.
Homeroom is MY FAVORITE. For all the reasons you describe. Swoon! Melt! I heart Oakland.
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What a great afternoon that was – very happy that you both could make it happen! Let’s get together, again, sooner then later!
Read this post, went to check my email, and my newsletter from Chow came. Wouldn’t you know it? They are featuring a Mac n Cheese recipe from Homeroom!
http://www.chow.com/recipes/30436-homerooms-classic-macaroni-and-cheese
I am taking this as a sign that I need to make mac n cheese this week!
I saw that this morning too!!! SOO AWESOME.
Oh. my. goodness. WHY is there not a Homeroom in Dallas? And the GOAT CHEESE mac! *Sprints off to make mac & cheese*
Carb and Cheese? Yes, Please!
This place looks great! It reminds me of a restaurant we have in South Florida called The Office. The hostess stand is a desk, the decor is office stuff and the menu is on a large manilla envelope. Fun idea
Ooooh, will have to go next time I’m in the East Bay!! That salad looks epic, and the mac & cheese looks incredible
Love love goat cheese.
I’m suddenly craving mac and cheese. Dang.
come back and lets go together? can even take the littles?
DEAL.
Yum! That place sounds like Noodles with personality! Road trip to Oakland is in the near future.
So much fun to dine with you! Next up, Chez Panisse!
I’ve been meaning to get over there for ages…I don’t think I can wait much longer since that all sounds AH-mazing. LOVE LOVE LOVE mac and cheese.
Ah, I love Homeroom!! I make sure to go every time I’m up in Oakland. The Vermont Cheddar is my favorite.
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