Home Grown Cafe Reviews Summary

Category: New American restaurant

Address: 126 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711, USA

Phone: +13022666993

Rating: 4.4
based on 290 reviews.

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is always friendly and upbeat."
  • "The place and atmosphere was really beautiful."
  • "Very chill spot. Perfect for grabbing drinks, or hanging with some close friends."
  • "The atmosphere is clutch for the experience here."
  • "The decor is colorful with plenty of newer artwork on the walls."
  • "Great atmosphere with alternative art and bottomless mimosas."
  • "The atmosphere is very inviting - both inside and out."

Cons:

  • "The only disappointing part of the restaurant was finding out they use a shared fryer and her number of food choices decreased to only a couple options."
  • "Nothing about the atmosphere made me feel as though I was eating healthy, something I expected from the cafe."
  • "It's a college-town pub atmosphere that is loud and very basic."
  • "Atmosphere is mostly college aged."
  • "Decor felt like a nicer version of a Perkins."
  • "The room was unusually cold but it was an unusually hot day."
  • "Seats are starting to tear as well."

Food Quality & Options

Pros:

  • "Everything was excellent!"
  • "The food we chose was fantastic, full of flavor and delicious!!"
  • "The salmon was the best I've ever had, and the tuna martini was great too."
  • "Portions are never small, and the food is always well prepared."
  • "Food was deliciously delightful."
  • "Cauliflower wings and the boudino are a must!"
  • "Best vegan, vegetarian, & organic food ever!!"

Cons:

  • "Pretty pricey. $14 for three and was still hungry after."
  • "The vegan cheese had a grainy texture, and the sandwich was greasy and soggy."
  • "Food/Specialty Drinks are WAAAYYYYY over priced."
  • "Even the au jus tasted like warm oil and water."
  • "The entire food was flavorless, bland and absolutely trash."
  • "The crab fries with the crab fondue on top looked fun, but it just makes the fries soggy."
  • "I recently ordered their new 'award winning' Curry glazed tofu and was severely disappointed."

Service & Staff

Pros:

  • "Service is always top-notch."
  • "Our waiter was very patient with a large, indecisive group."
  • "Great staff! Very friendly and always on point with checking in on us."
  • "Then the staff and management are all top notch."
  • "The server was friendly and very fast with service."
  • "Our waiter was quick and came by often to make sure we were fine and got us whatever we needed."
  • "The staff couldn't have been nicer, and the atmosphere was actually pleasant to look at."

Cons:

  • "Not asking if I would like anything such as dessert."
  • "Our waiter was a bit short and seemed annoyed from beginning to the end of our stay."
  • "Don't check in to ask if I would like a refill on water or tea."
  • "Manager told me... that if I keep telling him how to ‘run his own business’ that he’s going to pull my name from the waitlist."
  • "Our server named 'Alex' confronted us about being too young to understand tipping when we were leaving cash at the table."
  • "However the staff was some of the rudest ive ever experienced."
  • "Really displeased at how the servers treat a single customer and a single customer with an elderly customer."

Price & Value

Pros:

  • "This place is pocket friendly (inexpensive) and the food is delicious!"
  • "Cheap drinks and excellent food!"
  • "The drinks were great and all of the prices were reasonable."
  • "They offer a nice variety of food and the prices aren't too expensive."
  • "Price was decent enough!"
  • "Quality food without a big price."
  • "Food was petty good though, and their homemade chips were excellent."

Cons:

  • "20$ for a chicken wrap and fries was a little expensive for me."
  • "For meat eaters looking for comfort food, this is not the place."
  • "A little expensive if you're a student but the food tastes great."
  • "Pricey for minimal food."
  • "The drinks are a little pricey."
  • "Prices were a little high but not too bad."
  • "The food is good, but already overpriced."

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