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American
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant specializing in mac and cheese offering one classic vegan mac and cheese, one vegan and gluten free option and a vegan brownie. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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400 40th St, Oakland, California, USA, 94609
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Added by Danez on 18 Nov 2018
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18 Reviews
First Review by Danez
leafyeras
Points +74
Not a fan of the Mac - Edit
I ordered the vegan Mac and cheese and the flavor seemed really off to me. I didn’t end up finishing the food. For me at least, making Mac and cheese at home would be a better alternative
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madelinek
Points +2140
🥰🥰vegan mac - Edit
limited vegan options but still good comforting mac! had the vegan mac with gf noodles and it was good🫶 warm and filling and homemade🥰🥰
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Bavaricali
Points +104
Comforting and vegan - Edit
Can’t complain - sometimes, you just need a comforting mac’n’cheese and Homeroom just hits the spot.
Read moreThey recently added two more flavor profiles to the vegan options (so 3 total now), but I still prefer the basic one. Their tofu-based sauce is made in house.
I love concepts, where you get a base and can add toppings I whatever liking. They have not once messed up on our order.
While the flavor has always been consistent, I have found big variations how much of the add-ons you get. Overall, not cheap, but worth the price.
Also note their business policies are amazing and their staff gets a fair pay and has a high retention rate (ignoring pandemic craziness).
On a normal appetite, my partner split a vegan Mac (which whatever add-ons) and the vegan Brussels sprouts, and we are full!!
If you need a treat, the vegan, gluten-free brownie is bomb.
Pros: Consistent and good, Brüssel sprouts , Business ethics
Cons: Pricey. Amount of add-one can vary
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nikisvegan
Points +531
Comfort Food - Edit
Athough they don’t have many vegan options, I love their basic vegan mac, brussels sprouts, and brownie. They also have large portions so you can take home leftovers!
Read morePros: excellent vegan options, large portions
Cons: few vegan options
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LauraDreisbach
Points +218
Very good cheese sauce - Edit
The build your own Mac followed by the Mexican Vegan Mac was delicious. I was surprised to learn it was tofu based and not cashew, very creamy. Be warned they are quite expensive, definitely good for a nice lunch date.
Read morePros: Great cheese sauce, Has spicy chipotle option
Cons: Expensive, Not a ton of premade vegan options
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badgirlsvegan
Points +2092
I love Mac and cheese - Edit
I mean it’s good but I like every Mac and cheese so I’m not picky. Simple dish but tasty
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Norcal2017
Points +501
One of my first vegan mac and cheese - Edit
First thought it was great to find a vegan mac and cheese option, not much to choose from. Tasted okay but over the years I have found much better versions in my travels. Still order it when with others who visit for their regular versions which are more creative
Read moreps-I have had their normal menu prior to my 2016 conversion.
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Mandelo
Points +60
Vegan Breadcrumbs - Edit
I miss going into this place for drinks and whatnot. I got some delivery Mac with breadcrumbs and panicked that they might not be vegan, called the restaurant and they confirmed they are! Not the biggest vegan selection but very decent.
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1555
Worth a try!! - Edit
Love the vegan mac from Homeroom. Is it the best mac n cheese I've ever had? No. But is it still something worth trying? Yes! There are tons of toppings you can add to your mac that really make it (including vegan sausage). The "cheese" sauce could definitely use some help, but I love that they are trying to be more inclusive.
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vegoutvictoria
Points +812
Vegan cheese sauce needs work - Edit
I consider myself a vegan mac ‘n cheese aficionado (ew, I can’t believe I wrote that but it’s true). This is my favorite meal and I have traveled all over tasting 100s of vegan macs to compare notes. This one needs help! What they are doing right: lots of combo options, great staff and service, a genius anti-customer sexual harassment policy that you can and should look up on duckduckgo, well-labeled menu, but the none of that matters all that much because vegan cheese is basic and overwhelming noochy. He needs help. If you don’t dress it up with toppings, sauce etc you will be disappointed. I test Italian restaurants for their tomato sauce the same way. If you can’t make a good Margherita, or spaghetti pomodoro, the other dishes are just lipstick on a.... At least they use gluten noodles! They messed up my order by topping it with bread crumbs and gave me a gift card unprompted to make up for it so that was cool.
Read morePros: A couple vegan options (maybe this a con?), Has a pretty amazing harassment reporting system, Good customer service
Cons: Long waits when the dining room is open , Messed up my order with bread crumbs, Taste
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beerhamut
Points +156
Vegan Mac! - Edit
I door dashed some vegan mac from these guys when I was running a brewery tour in the area. It was awesome, and the portion was massive.
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AutumnTierra
Points +1450
Vegan Mac! - Edit
There’s only one vegan option, but I thought it was good. There’s a vegan mac and you add your own toppings. The only bummer is that it was kinda expensive since they charge for each topping. My dinner was $18. The servers were knowledgeable and we were seated really quickly.
Read morePros: Vegan Mac , Lots of topping choices , Friendly staff, knowledgeable
Cons: A little pricey
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xiotee
Points +52
delicious mac:) - Edit
i went to homeroom since the day they opened, literally, and all i can say is they really have changed and moved up! the now have a vegan mac (which is delicious btw), and even a vegan brownie for dessert. they also have a togo location a block down for when you want something quick. always accommodates to your needs so if something’s not right, tell them and they’ll be happy to help:)
Read morePros: yummy vegan mac, casual spot, vegan dessert option
Cons: sometime a long wait
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aner1kind17
Points +1289
Best Mac and cheese!!! - Edit
I haven’t tried the vegan one so no comment, but their vegetarian Mac and cheese dishes are amazing. Highly recommend the garlic one!! Huge portions too, one could easily feed 2 people
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foon
Points +689
Really not great - Edit
You make better vegan mac and cheese than this.
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sandykaren
Points +388
Wretched vegan mac and cheese - Edit
I have tried their vegan mac and cheese twice now (years apart) and it is easily the worst I've ever had. Seriously, it is nauseating. I took one bite and threw the whole plate away. It even smells bad. I don't understand how a restaurant that specializes in mac and cheese can get it so wrong. If you want decent vegan mac and cheese in the Bay Area, go to Veggie Grill in Berkeley. If you want amazing mac and cheese, you'll have to go to Plum in Seattle -- it is wondrous.
Read moreCons: vegan mac and cheese sucks
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Ronnington
Points +36
The Vegan - Edit
The Vegan mac & cheese is solid. Good taste and texture. I like to add soyrizo and cherry tomatoes for flavor and citrus.
Read morePros: Vegan options are actually taste, Good go-to when in need of comfort food, Quaint place but nice ambiance
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Danez
Points +181
Best mac and cheese ever - Edit
My wife and I went here and I ordered the vegan mac. It was the best vegan mac and cheese I have ever had. The service was also really friendly and very helpful and knew which toppings are vegan and which are not. Definitely coming back.
Read morePros: Yummy vegan mac and cheese, Can be customized with topings
Cons: Only 2 vegan options, Long lines for dinner, make sure to reserve
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