About Us
Home Grown Cafe is an independently owned, award-winning, downtown Newark, DE staple, residing centrally on Main St. for over 22 years under founding owner, Sasha Aber. Home Grown has been named Best of Delaware Upstate for over two decades by Delaware Today readers including awarding the honor of Best Chef to Andrew Thorne (2022) who's Home Grown's Executive Chef. General Manager, Matt McConnell leads an incredible staff and restaurant where 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.
Awards & Recognition
Delaware Today - Best of Delaware 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
News Journal, Readers’ Choice 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
Newark post (2014 to current)
2022 Chef: Andrew Thorne Winner Bartender: Rebecca Rawheiser (Winner) Dylan Hunt (Favorite) Justin Muzzi (Favorite) Server: Claire2 M (Winner) Alex Glassheim (Favorite), All Around Restaurant, Cafe, Customer Service, Bar Atmosphere, Cold Beer, Cocktails, Mixed Drinks, Decor, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Bar, Burger, Soup, Gluten Free, Wings, Fried Chicken , Vegetarian, Carryout, Caterer, Curbside, Date Night, Best Value
2019, 2020, 2021
2018: Sunday Brunch (runner up), Vegetarian (winner)
2017: Sunday Brunch (honorable mention), Lunch (runner up), Vegetarian (winner)
2016: Sunday Brunch (runner up), Dinner (honorable mention), Vegetarian (winner)
2015: Brunch (winner), live music venue (runner up), Vegetarian (winner)
2014: Lunch (runner up)