Home Grown Café

Home Grown Café Fresh food for vegan, vegetarian, carnivorous and gluten-free lifestyles. Craft beer | Craft Cocktails & Mocktails | Brunch Wed - Sun.

Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 24 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and day to day operations. Award winning Executive Chef Andrew Thorne is the chef de cuisine who constantly pushes the envelope with locally made from scratch dishes of his own creations, as

well as mentoring and showcasing our staff's talent. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef Upstate to Andrew Thorne (2022) Guests enjoy incredible service and made from scratch food for all dietary lifestyles, including carnivorous, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-sensitive in a welcoming environment for all patrons. Colorful walls are adorned with local pop art. The bar features a large array of upscale spirits including house-crafted cocktails and mocktails, over 65 beers, and great wines.

Looking for evening plans? Rally your friends and meet us at Home Grown! 🍸Catch up over our signature craft cocktails an...
09/01/2026

Looking for evening plans? Rally your friends and meet us at Home Grown! 🍸Catch up over our signature craft cocktails and mocktails. Find out why Delaware Today readers just voted us Best Late Night Menu (Upstate)! 🏆See you tonight! 🥂

Brunch is in full swing right now, but we are already prepping for tonight! 🥢 Drop by starting at 4 PM to try our new di...
08/30/2026

Brunch is in full swing right now, but we are already prepping for tonight! 🥢 Drop by starting at 4 PM to try our new dinner special: Sesame-Crusted Tuna served over a warm udon noodle salad with a savory ginger-peanut sauce. Reserve your table now! 🐟✨

We just dropped a new weekly special, and it is delicious: Warm Tomatoes & Burrata. We are talking locally sourced heirl...
08/29/2026

We just dropped a new weekly special, and it is delicious: Warm Tomatoes & Burrata. We are talking locally sourced heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and a perfectly sweet balsamic reduction—all centered around a massive cloud of creamy burrata and a side of warm crusty bread ready for dipping. Come grab a taste before we run out!

😃Order it your way! Whether you’re looking for a classic hearty plate, going vegan, keeping it vegetarian, or eating glu...
08/29/2026

😃Order it your way! Whether you’re looking for a classic hearty plate, going vegan, keeping it vegetarian, or eating gluten-free, we’ve got a version of the Home Grown Breakfast with your name on it.✨ 🍳Two eggs cooked any style + 🥓Your choice of brunch meat (or vegan alternatives!)+ 🍞Your choice of toast + 🥔Crispy home fries 🗓️Available Wednesday – Sunday. Come get your brunch fix exactly how you like it!

Local collab alert! 🐑🌽Chef Andrew is serving up a stunning Dinner Special: Local Pan-roasted Lamb Loin Chop. Raised rig...
08/28/2026

Local collab alert! 🐑🌽Chef Andrew is serving up a stunning Dinner Special: Local Pan-roasted Lamb Loin Chop. Raised right here by Mason Gentry of Cecil County 4-H! It is paired with a local corn and lima bean succotash, then finished with a sweet fig-port drizzle. 🤤Support our local youth and farmers—come grab a plate before it’s gone!

🔥 Do you love to cook? Home Grown Cafe is hiring! 🔥We are looking for a passionate and experienced Saute / Grill Chef to...
08/28/2026

🔥 Do you love to cook? Home Grown Cafe is hiring! 🔥We are looking for a passionate and experienced Saute / Grill Chef to join our award-winning kitchen team in downtown Newark! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing incredible flavor to the table, we want to hear from you. 🍳✨The Details:💰 $19–$21 / hour⏰ ~35 hours per week (Part-time options may be available) Experience required. Perks & Benefits:🌱 Great work environment with room for growth🍔 Free delicious shift meals & employee discounts🏥 Potential health benefits📈 Financial peace of mind: DE Roth IRA & DE FMLA. Ready to bring your talent to a local favorite? 🌟👉 How to Apply: Drop off your resume in person at the cafe, or apply online right now at homegrowncafe.com!

The perfect midday escape does exist. ✨ Only $15 gets you Home Grown's famous lunch boxes! Mix and match your favorites ...
08/27/2026

The perfect midday escape does exist. ✨ Only $15 gets you Home Grown's famous lunch boxes! Mix and match your favorites with a warm cup of soup, a 1/2 sandwich, and one of our fancy sides.Grab your work crew or a friend and come refuel. ⬇️🕒 Dine-in only | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday - Friday📍

Cheers to our incredible bar team! 🍸✨Our bartenders aren't just staff—they are true drink artisans. Every bartender has ...
08/26/2026

Cheers to our incredible bar team! 🍸✨Our bartenders aren't just staff—they are true drink artisans. Every bartender has personally crafted a drink featured on our current cocktail or mocktail menu. Come try their unique creations and find your new favorite!🔥 WEDNESDAY SPECIAL 🔥Keep the week moving with $5 Up All Night pints all day long! We are pouring them from open to close. 🍻See you tonight!

🌮🌮🌮Stop by for some $3 beef tacos from 4-10 every Tuesday. Plus - enjoy happy hour 🍸🍹cocktails open to close!
08/25/2026

🌮🌮🌮Stop by for some $3 beef tacos from 4-10 every Tuesday. Plus - enjoy happy hour 🍸🍹cocktails open to close!

As the seasons change, so do our hours! 🍂 Here is our full schedule as we head into fall. We’ve loved spending summer wi...
08/25/2026

As the seasons change, so do our hours! 🍂 Here is our full schedule as we head into fall. We’ve loved spending summer with you, and we can’t wait to see you around the table soon! ⏰ Our Fall Hours:• Monday & Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM | Thursday & Friday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM | Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 AM | Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Address

126 E Main Street
Newark, DE
19711

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm
Thursday 11:30am - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 12am
Saturday 9:30am - 12am
Sunday 9:30am - 11pm

Telephone

+13022666993

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