"Newark's most coolly sleek, vibrantly accented & adventuresome fine-dining destination." - The News Journal Home Grown Café is the destination for internationally inspired cuisine with a local flair. Enjoy award winning gourmet salads, home made soups, fresh seafood & steaks & a variety of vegetarian & vegan options.
Unique martinis, eclectic beers a great wine list & mouth-watering desserts deserve a special trip. Best of Delaware 2005 - Best Martinis upstate.
Enjoy live music on Wednesday, Friday & Saturday evenings.
"Seated and pleasantly served quickly but unhurried, good strong coffee and great fresh squeezed OJ, fresh and inventive menu. Party of 5 comfortable in booth for Mothers Day Brunch!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I had made a reservation at homegrown and we were seated promptly after arriving. The waitresses were very polite and attentive. The food was excellent and the decorations and ambience were very nice."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Home Grown Café
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Main Eats on Main Street
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/05/2013
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Very Good)4/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinner was absolutely great. We all loved the taste and quality. My daughter who is a vegan was celebrating her 22 birthday, and wanted a a Vegan Restaurant and asked to go to Home Grown. Great choice. Parking not so good. And out server very slow serving food. But otherwise very good all around."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Home Grown has my favorite sandwich, but I find a mixed crowd of meat eaters and vegetarians like the menu because it creatively allows you to choose your own protein to go with many dishes."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Always a hit for being part of the Newark scene. With a great sidealk cafe, we felt involved in the Main Street action while enjoying a helathful, satsifying meal. The food is prepped fresh and presneted in an inviting fashion. New waiter did a great job."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I brought friends from out of town that eat out quite a bit. It was a great success. Home Grown always has a great menu that doesn't stay the same. But the choice and combinations of flavors always please. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Homegrown is always a "win"... Their menu accommodates vegans, meat-lovers and everyone in between... (and the best grilled cheese ever!)"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Homegrown is always a "win"... Their menu accommodates vegans, meat-lovers and everyone in between... (and the best grilled cheese ever!)"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"You made amazing food me and my fiance have been here 4 times noe and the food just gets better! We love that when we order our vegan dinner it is 100% made sure that it is vegan. Thank you for such great service and we will keep coming back"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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"Excellent time at this place. The scene was very eclectic, with a good mix of kids from UD and older people, though the place was a little loud for my taste.
I was with two vegans, and their food and beer selections were outstanding for them; their normal experience with mainstream restaurants made them appreciate it all the more."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We had a party of Vegans and meat eaters for Easter, this was a great compromise for all of us and a great way for us to be able to go out on a holiday and each enjoy a wonderful meal."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Food was good. Always enjoy going there. The menu seems big, but is a little bit limited when it comes to actual entrees, not just wraps and salads. Great beer list. Would recommend to anyone, especially vegetarians."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Major points to the staff at Home Grown, on a busy Wine + Dine weekend. We asked for the kids food to come out quick, and it did, probably less than 10 minutes after we sat down. We asked for one each of all the tapas specials they were running, and all came to the table hot. (Great variety in the specials led to a nice little tasting, which was enough food for the two of us.) Service was friendly and prompt throughout ... and this was while half the restaurant was taken over by people holding glasses and participating in a city-wide wine crawl."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The French Toast sticks were the star of the brunch! They were fun and delicious. The rest of the food was quite bland and the omelets were dry. But always a cool place to go because the ambiance is so pleasant. But watch what you order!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2008
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"We very much enjoyed our lunch/brunch experience @ Home Grown Cafe. The service was a little slow, but it was also very full and busy, so I wouldn't hang them out on that respect. I would like to try again & see if they have more wait people on to staff the large crowd. That said, the food was delicious, and innovative - the lighting and overall ambiance was delightful! I found the lighting, in particular, to be at just the right brightness - the fixtures were beautiful! Also, a special treat - despite the large numbers of people dining, the noise was very controlled, we could have our own conversation & actually hear each other! Kudos to the designer(s) who put carpeting on the floor & sound baffles in the ceiling - makes a HUGE difference"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I am not new to Home Grown Cafe. It is one of my favorite Newark restaurants. Their menu is varied and will satisfy a range of eaters from carnivore to vegan and everything in between. Their brunch service is absolutely the fastest around."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We have gone to a plant based diet which somewhat limits our selection when dining out. However, this restaurant was recommended to us by friends and we have been extremely happy with their many selections of entrees that fit our needs. Many of their items can be altered to fit a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Their menu is nicely laid out displaying with astericks the foods that can be vegan/vegetarian. The food taste is fresh and delectable. We like that all the dishes are made from scratch and they support locally grown farms. Their vegan omelettes are off the chart!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Always great, fresh food. The chicken parmesean and black and white chicken are ongoing favorites! Also offer salads, sandwiches, entrees, and great soups and unique appetizers. Love the rotating menu as there is always something new to try based on season."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The service was great, we were offered parking vouchers without asking, and the brunch menu was quite extensive. The dessert menu is not to be skipped! The tables were a little too close together and the resulting noise level was a bit high."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"Great restaurant, Waitstaff and hostess (Danielle) were terrific, very accomodating and most helpful. First time at Home Grown for my friends and they loved it=) thanks"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"While the food was very good, we had a problem with the back door continually being open due to the band coming in and setting up. Not only that, but folks would go out the back door and it was very cold"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We're big fans of Home Grown's menu, which features extraordinarily flexible options for combining salads, sandwiches, entrees with vegetarian or non-vegetarian ingredients. Our server was terrific this time, our food was nicely presented and delicious. This is a neighborhood gem, indeed."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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