1. Homeroom
8.8
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
AskMen: are 10 varieties of mac and cheese on the menu, including "Mexican mac," a spicy take on an old standby that goes great with the thick Lagunitas on tap. Read more.
Christine Lee: Minty buttery peas were a letdown, but the mac and cheeses were great! Get a beer and don't forget to order the breadcrumbs and bacon addition on top of your m+c!
Staff Picks: Got a craving for mac and cheese? Head to Homeroom. This spot has some of the best mac and cheese in town. Favorites include Mexican Mac with chorizo, or a Greek Mac with artichoke hearts and olives. Read more.
Alvin W: Must try Mac & Cheese, Shiitake mushrooms and their special popcorn crawfish if it's available. Get the house manhattan if you're there for happy hour.
Jill Benson: Rosemary martini, butter squash Mac and cheese, and burger!
RY CHach: Love the Mac n cheese here.
Alice Tsai: The chicken and links combo is the best deal. Best cornbread and Mac and cheese.
Joseph Tinner: This place is #**&×! amazing. I had the ribs and link combo with Mac n cheese and greens as sides. My first time here and last time ordering ribs anywhere else.
Lanesha Jamerson: The greens, Mac n cheese, yams, links.
8. Grand Tavern
7.6
3601 Grand Ave (Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Gastropub · Grand Lake · 35 tips and reviews
Raffaello Turo: the menu changes but favorites like the mac and cheese and flourless chocolate cake are always on and delicious
Aaron Bobo: My brother ordered the macaroni and cheese with lamb and jalapeños...I was so jealous with my mushroom sandwich. Seriously, if you are hungry go for the Mac and cheese! Great atmosphere and staff
Shanti Bardot: The tavern burger is delicious! Lots of unusual extras available. We also got the plum and peach bread pudding which was perfect! Great for hanging out and chatting
9. Southern Cafe
7.9
2000 MacArthur Blvd (at Canon Ave), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Glenview · 13 tips and reviews
Jermaine Charles: Fried chicken mac and cheese, yams mash potatoes and gravy, collar greens let me stop here if you like your food well seasoned then this is the place for u
Koren: Sunday Buffet was great! Excellent service!
Lesli Mack: It's all about the Sunday Jazz brunch. I took my family in March and they are still raving about all of the "real soul food" Poor wine list pay for corkage.
10. World Famous Hotboys
7.7
1601 San Pablo Ave (at 16th St), Oakland, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Uptown · 6 tips and reviews
zippy: the fried chicken pieces and sandwich are delicious, the mac and cheese is the bomb, and the whole vibe of the place is great. everyone having a good time even at lunch on a cold day
Bikash Mishra: Solid fried chicken but watch out for the spice level. Medium is hot for most.
Andrew Ander: Sando, medium is pretty spicy
13. Lena's Soul Food Cafe
7.2
1462 High St (btwn Bancroft Ave & 14th St), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Fremont · 8 tips and reviews
Channelle M.I A Brown: Love they chicken gravy, macaroni and cheese and the chicken be seasoned so well!!.
Kelly Schwerin: The best food, and such a fun group of people working there. Always happy to see you! Try the fried chicken or the smothered pork chop, greens and black-eyed peas!
Ms.WooMe ❤️: Outstanding customer service!!! And the employees working the hot plate are all young