About Us

Casual dining with a unique hip decor, Home Grown Café is located in the heart of downtown Newark, conveniently located on Main Street. Owners Eric and Sasha Aber bring you a wonderful experience featuring award winning gourmet salads, home made soups, fresh seafood and steaks, and a variety of vegetarian options. Unique martinis and mouth-watering desserts are worth a special trip. Full menu take-out is always available.

Awards & Recognition

“The Home Grown Café is a triumph of passion and personality in a sea of sameness, a place where great food, lovely art and conventional spirits come together - a success on its own terms.” - á la Carte volume XVI winter 2005

“Newark's most coolly sleek, vibrantly accented & adventuresome fine-dining destination.” - The News Journal

Delaware Today - Best of Delaware

Best Vegetarian Dishes - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Best Healthy Fare - 2005, 2006
Best Fun Funky Atmosphere - 2004
Best Martinis Upstate - 2005
Salads - 2006

News Journal, Readers’ Choice

Best Vegetarian Food - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Gourmet Take-Out - 2005, 2006
Best Cafe - 2006

Out and About, Reader’s Choice Awards

Favorite Restaurant when you are Really Hungry - 2003
Best Place for Vegetarians - 2006 & 2007