There's a school-themed mac & cheese restaurant in Northern California that'll bring instant nostalgic comfort to your life, and their menu is loaded with so much cheesy goodness that it's a little bit overwhelming (in a good way).
Homeroom offers a cozy indoor and outdoor dining experience in Oakland that'll feel like you're at school, or gathered around your friend's mom's kitchen table for an after school snack before diving into homework.
Homeroom's Honey Chipotle Mac immediately caught my attention on their menu. It's a sweet and spicy mac with "grilled chicken, gouda, pecorino, and house-made honey chipotle sauce, topped with scallions and crispy breadcrumbs."
And perhaps you don't like pineapple on your pizza...but you may LOVE it on your mac with their Hawaiian Mac which includes gouda, bacon, scallions, and pineapple.
If sweet mac isn't your thing but spicy IS, they've got you covered with several spicy options like Elote, Jalapeno Popper, Mexican Chorizo, and Buffalo Chicken macs.
The interior of this place is so cozy and a great environment for literally anyone.
So if you're looking for comfort food on your way from Sac to the Bay, definitely add this to your list of places to check out in Oakland sometime.
Check out their website & menu here.