Homeroom

Oprah-Approved Model Bakery Is Opening a New East Bay Location in Walnut Creek | Eater SF

"Known for its cozy, homey mac-and-cheese focus, I note that owner Erin Wade has written a book called The Mac & Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box, which debuts Tuesday, September 24, and East Bay Nosh explores Homeroom’s achievements and how she developed a tight work team. To celebrate the release, the team will host a book party at the Homeroom flagship on Tuesday, September 24, at 400 40th Street in Oakland, with all-you-can-eat mac and cheese and tickets available via Eventbrite." - Dianne de Guzman

Best Child-Friendly Restaurants in the Oakland, Berkeley, and the East Bay | Eater SF

"This mac and cheese mecca has taken off since its opening in 2010, spawning a second take-out-only location near the main restaurant, a third in Berkeley in 2023, and a book of treasured recipes. You can have it your way here, with about 20 possible toppings to customize the noodles of your choice, including gluten-free and vegan cheese options. Brussels sprouts and other sides round out a meal, and desserts should be prioritized. For the allergen-free, the peanut butter pie with homemade chocolate sauce will set a new bar for sweets." - Justine Jones

48 Hours in Oakland

"Famous for its macaroni and cheese, offering a comfort-food experience with the option to order a side of milk."

The East Bay’s Best Gluten-Free Restaurants | Eater SF

"Temescal’s perennially-packed restaurant devoted to mac ‘n’ cheese churns out a variety of spins on the classic, including seasonal specials such as pesto mac, crab mac, and Hawaiian bacon mac. And any mac can be made with gluten-free pasta for $3 extra." - Janelle Bitker

classic mac n cheese but w a twist. lots of different plays off of the good ol fashion american comfort food. highly recommend!