Our Story
Before she was the founder of Homeroom, Erin Wade got home from a long day as an attorney when she was hit with a craving for mac and cheese. She pulled out her dad’s family recipe and started cooking. That homemade mac changed the course of her life — and others’.
Erin set out to open the kind of restaurant she wished she could’ve dined at that night. She boxed up her law degree and committed to chasing her crazy, delicious dream of opening a mac and cheese-focused restaurant.
It was truly a labor of love — Homeroom opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2011 in Oakland with lines out the door. It’s become a favorite eatery among Bay Area locals and visitors alike, serving up made-to-order mac and providing a different way of doing business.
a labor of love
Our Team
Alli Battistelli
Brand Director
Concise confidence with a penchant for tidiness and order.
Jessica Kanat
Operations Manager
Leads with a smile and makes it fun.
Eyoiel Adeda
General Manager
Always a giver who tries to give more than he receives.
Courtney Tarnow
Marketing + Community Manager
Curious mind with a creative edge.
Juwan Mims
General Manager
Always lends a helping hand, while rocking his signature Carhartt.
Betty Nesbitt
General Manager
”Jill of all trades” who leads with kindness and care.
We balance the needs of the guest, the team and the company.
Good for all
Everybody feels welcome. We embrace diversity at every level and stand against intolerance.
Inclusive
We’re committed to being the best at everything we do.