Homeroom

Oakland


Mac 'n' cheese, the ultimate in American comfort food, gets a long-overdue ovation at this quirky restaurant with a primary-school theme. A menu of whimsical options – including 'Mac the Goat' with chèvre, Greek-style 'Maxcimus' or sriracha mac with ginger butter – are more gourmet than anything mom or dad packed for your lunchbox. Local beers on tap.


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