Home Grown Café Restaurant - Newark, DE

Home Grown Café
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Home Grown Café

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Address:
126 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711

Neighborhood:
Newark

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Home Grown Café Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.homegrowncafe.com
Email: eat@homegrowncafe.com
Phone: (302) 266-6993
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Tuesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Wednesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Sunday Brunch: 10:30am – 2:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Vegetarian / Vegan
Executive Chef: Brian Mackey
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Enjoy items from Home Grown Café's menu prepared & presented on a larger scale.
Entertainment: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday nights: Enjoy a variety of musicians including jazz, blues, folk, and more.

Getting there

Cross Street: Hains Street
Public Transit: Dart bus system stops one block down on Main Street.
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: A public parking lot is located directly behind Home Grown Cafe. Parking is validated based on dine in & take-out.

A word from Home Grown Café

"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.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

Diner Reviews

"On my most recent visit to Home Grown I had fantastic service. Even better than the service was the taste of the falafel sandwich. It was mouth-watering. The brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. And who could know how pomegranate sauce can make it all come alive?"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Different from my usual restaurant but enjoyed our meal. Liked the variety of heathy choices, gluten free breads and other dietary needs. I would go back."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Had a recent nice lunch with a vegetarian friend and, importantly, there were plenty of choices. Very good service. Our food was good; dishes were very large and we took doggy-bags home. Nice desserts."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"The grilled cheese I ordered was exceptional. My table ordered a portion of hummus. Not only was it delicious, but the portion was large enough for all of us to share. The waitress was extremely acomodating."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Numerous choices for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free diners. Glad we found it."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I am on a detox program right now and was glad to find the various vegan and gluten free options at Home Grown fit my diet. My wife was very excited that we'd still be able to go to a fantastic restaurant on Valentine's Day and still eat well prepared and interesting food."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Home Grown used to be part of a small rotation of restaurants that we went to because of how well they handled my daughter's food allergies. The restaurant has always been a bit pricey but it feels like they've raised their prices on the simple items (hamburgers, wraps), resulting in a bill of over $100 (with tip) for four with no alcohol, no dessert and two "pot of fries" as appetizers. We tried the new (for us) Macaroni and Cheese and found it woefully under-seasoned and (at best) lukewarm. Given how long it took to get the meal, we decided not to send it back."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We came there with a baby, 1 vegetarian, 1 vegan. Your menu is wonderful, and they served our baby carrots gratis, which was so kind. The food was amazing, as always. Flavorful and healthy. The service, though, was lacking. It took a very long time for our order to be taken, and a long time for it to come out. Then, we never saw her again. We got our own ketchup and sriacha, which caused some eye rolling by some of the other servers, but we had no choice. This happened another time at brunch, also. We do love it there, because we have such varied dietary needs!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"With so many great menu items to choose we have to keep coming back until we have tasted them all! The service was excellent."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We were very happy with our dinner at Home Grown. Our one year old son had an amazing Lo Mein that he just devoured. And the apple fritter appetizer was oh so good. No complaints what so ever. We will be back."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"My hubby is a chef and this is one of his favorite places to dine out. The food is excellent, the service is friendly and the menu changes enough to keep you from getting bored. We haven't found a meal on any of the menus that we wouldn't recommend. They give you enough options that you can mix it up if you are able to get there frequently. My personal favorite is the powerhouse sandwich, it can be made vegetarian and is substantial enough to be filling. I often take half home for later."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Three of us ordered seared Ahi tuna over lo mein. The tuna was overcooked and the sauce on the lo mein was overpowering. The salads were pretty good. Our server was pleasant and efficient. I wish I had more variety of foods to report on, because the menu certainly had a lot of variety. But we didn't love it."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The service at Home Grown on this visit was excellent, but I was a little disappointed in my once favorite brunch dish, the BLT. I can't put my finger on what was wrong with it, but something just wasn't right. Like I said, service was excellent, so that and the new Crackaccino libation will likely keep me coming back."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"We got to Homegrown at 8pm and our table was ready. They seated us right away and came and took our order. We had drinks, and entrees and after dinner drinks. The food was good and the ambiance was excellent. A duo called Mean Girl played a set before we left the rest of the partiers. Nice music and early evening fun."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"The best thing about this spot is that it provides you with clear gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. Many of the items on the menu can be converted to these options and they are very good! So, this spot can accommodate carnivores as well as vegans and do it well!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Neat, colorful little place. We went for brunch and had a great time."
Dined on 12/22/2013
"I am a Home Grown regular. 3-4 times a month for lunch. You cannot go wrong. Everything fresh, well prepared and served promptly. Decor is a bit outdated and waitstaff funky. But I always go back and will continue to do so."
Dined on 12/16/2013
"Best value on Main St., Newark. Nice atmosphere, great service, and great variety in menu, including gluten free and vegetarian options galore. Consistently best priced compared to other sit down options on Main Street."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"Home Grown Cafe is a vegan-friendly, fun, college town casual restaurant. I enjoyed it very much. The food was good. Our waiter was attentive and very helpful."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"Consistently very good. Lots of choices including vegetarian and vegan Food always fresh and well prepared."
Dined on 11/25/2013
"We came to Homegrown to see Quimby Mountain Band, and I requested a table near the stage so that we could see the band. The hostess was very attentive to this need, and gave us first pick on a table! Our waitress, Kristen, was also very attentive to us throughout the night, despite her busy shift of many tables, she always came to check on us. Thanks Homegrown for making our experience a good one!"
Dined on 11/22/2013
"This is a personal favorite among friends. It is a great place to eat and drink with friends. They are quick and attentive."
Dined on 11/21/2013
"I've been to this place a couple of times to meet up with long lost friends. Everyone has a different taste and food they crave. Homegrown has something for everybody. I was afraid, at first, the food would be tasteless and "earthy". I was so wrong. The food was prepared great. The flavors were amazing. This is my "go to" place for Newark now. (To seal the deal, they had pumpkin soup. And it was to die for. I love anything pumpkin. So they hit it right out of the ballpark.)"
Dined on 11/10/2013
"Wrapped perfection. The salmon wrap was mouth-watering and delicious."
Dined on 11/15/2013
"I was wild about the salmon, even though it was farmed. I look forward to returning."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"The menu is super accommodating for food allergies/intolerances. This is the first time I was able to be choosy about what I ordered. I have gluten and lactose intolerances and could even order dessert. There were so many choices which were gluten/vegan/allergen friendly and the choices which weren't gluten/vegan/allergen friendly had substitutions which could be made. The good was great too! (that doesn't always happen with gluten choices). Home Grown clearly knows how to make great food."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"Service friendly and attentive, nachos ok as was cr. mushroom soup. Shephards pie was like soup with a dollop of liquid mashed potatoes. Not really enough for dinner and definitely not enough to justify a $17 charge. Serve something with it- salad? Soup?"
Dined on 10/12/2013
"The Salmon was delicious, as was the Green Apple Wrap. The menu is small but loaded with choices, and they happily honored our request to omit something from a dish. We have been a few times and always had a great meal! This time we sat outside which was an unexpected treat. The service was polite and prompt. We will go back and bring the dog, weather permittng as we learned that the sidewalk seating is pet friendly!"
Dined on 9/14/2013
"We've always enjoyed the clean, whole, fresh food at Home Grown. A very nice menu for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-lovers alike. Quick service; we were in and out in about an hour. Had a nice hummus plate for appetizer; then a wonderful herb-crusted talapia entree. My husband had chicken parmesan and loved the sauce. the best thing for us: reserving through open table so we got a nice booth that 's more private than the tables on the open floor space. Nice restaurant in a vibrant college town. Bring your parking ticket from the city lot for validation."
Dined on 9/7/2013
"A lot of good options and they taste great. Going back soon"
Dined on 9/1/2013
"Try the baked spinach-artichoke spread for a starter - fabulous. And the Green Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken continues to be THE BEST!!!!!"
Dined on 8/23/2013
"We've been searching for a great vegan/vegetarian restaurant. I must say the food was excellent and the service was prompt!"
Dined on 8/19/2013
"The restaurant was as impressive for its original format as it was for its excellent food. Its create-your-own sanwiches and salads were as creative and imaginative as they were fresh and delicious. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 8/17/2013
"We thought their selections were varied but do was their quality. Their idea of grilled chicken was like a roll of mush, sliced and put on top of gummy pasta. My entree if tempura checked was good but it had heavy crust on top if good chicken. My husbands seafood mixture was okay. The Key Lime Pie came out looking like a white pasty worm on a plate. The waitress was kind of stupid and boulder uncork our bottle of wine which wasn't our first choice and took over a half hour to finally get to us, I'd say this restaurant is not for foodies at all! Vegetarians w limited taste experiences would be best fit here. Also those under 30."
Dined on 8/17/2013
"Great menu! Our server was attentive. Not as kid friendly as We thought. Next time Will get a sitter for the kids!"
Dined on 7/21/2013
"Everything was excellent and I loved the eclectic menu. You can pair your drinks with your entree."
Dined on 7/14/2013
"Excellent service from the hostess to the waiter. Food was very good as it always is and the menu variety is outstanding. Waiter staff is always willing to suggest beer and menu selections because they are well trained and knowledgeable."
Dined on 7/7/2013
"Home Grown has become a brunch stop for us since they have a wide variety of items available on Sundays. Very important to make a reservation, or you may face a substantial wait."
Dined on 6/16/2013
"We love Home Grown and try to eat here every few months. Since we are vegetarians we appreciate the wide selection of dishes for us and the variety works well with a mixed veggie/carnivore group. Our meal on Friday was off, however, and we were disappointed. Overall there seemed to be a lack of seasoning. The mac and cheese (with beer) was bland and here was absolutely no crust (our fault for not asking) which made it seem overly rich and unappealing. The Thai wrap could have used a dipping sauce of some sort. The black & white "chicken" (with seitan) was delicious, as usual. Home Grown makes the very best seitan, we think, in the region. All in all, we'll still go back for another meal but hope it was just an off night."
Dined on 6/29/2013
"Attended a brunch on Father's day at Home Grown Cafe. It was my first visit. The restaurant itself doubles as a college town hangout in the evening so the interior is pretty beat up. The the staff is friendly, the service was good and the menu is very eclectic - however they were out of a few of the items our group requested. The various omelets and egg dishes we ordered were uninspiring. The mushroom omelet was OK. The "chili hash" seemed like a breakfast dish masquerading as nachos - it was drenched with chili sauce. The portions were generous. Coffee and drinks are reasonably priced and very good. I may try again albeit with a different menu selection."
Dined on 6/16/2013

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