Homeroom - Oakland (CA)

2 /5 M: My waitress was horrible, I was dining alone and she pretty much ignored me entirely while being kind and chatty to other customers. She didnt give me water as she did every other table, she got my order incorrect, and didnt check on me at all during the meal despite checking on the table next to me. At the end she offered me a free dessert, which was a kind gesture but did not make up for the bad experience. The Mac and cheese itself was more cheese sauce than anything and gave me instant heart burn. It was actually hard to finish the meal got so boring. Save your money and your time and make Mac and cheese at home, it will most certainly be better.

3 /5 Deb L: People love macaroni pasta with cream sauce. Homeroom delivers. We had the chicken pot pie Mac and cheese and a vegan Mac and cheese with broccoli. The chicken pot pie tasted just like a pot pie with noodles; the vegan is always a favorite. Service was a little inattentive midday; wine list was weak (one red, one white, one rose- tasted like it was from a box). The milk shake machine was not in service the day we were in. People rave about the desserts- enough (empty) calories for a week. Leave time for a nap after eating.

5 /5 Claire Mizutani: Went to lunch here with my mom and we shared two dishes. I order one of the season specials the Macximus Mac with no breadcrumbs and our server recommended that my mom get their Kogi Short Rib Mac. For both of them we got gluten free noodles and they had a fantastic texture. The servings were generous so we had lots of leftovers. They reheated well in the toaster oven.

5 /5 Sofia Kritikopoulos: Ive been hearing about this place for 10+ years, and FINALLY got to try it! We went on a Wednesday around noon and it was empty. Sounds like on weekends it can get packed, so plan accordingly. Cant even start this review without a shoutout to our waitress Bridgette-- she was so full of joy and made us feel welcome. It was literally like getting served by family. The mac... THE MAC! So flavorful and hit the spot for cozy food on a foggy day. I tried the Jalapeno Mac, which included cream cheese. I didnt expect to love it so much, the jalapeno really packed a punch and that cream cheese addition was fantastic. I also loved that it had the breadcrumbs on top for that crunch. The interior is super cute, great for a big group too. Down the street theres also a "to-go" location if you dont have time to dine in. I didnt realize that there are also now locations in the South Bay, but this was 100000% worth the trip to Oakland.

5 /5 Jasmine Yang: So glad they had vegan options! We ordered the basic vegan mac with gluten free pasta and added fried onions! It was fantastic. Great portion size and the plate came out sizzling. The staff was so friendly! It was a bit busy but definitely worth the wait. It was our first time eating here and surely won’t be our last. Thanks so much!