HomeGrown is a local restaurant that features locally sourced ingredients on its brunch meals.
HomeGrown is a brunch/lunch restaurant located in the Blackstone District in Omaha. They pride themselves on their locally sourced ingredients, as well as cultivating kindness.
The restaurant itself gives a modern, homey vibe, with customers able to see cooks and baristas making orders behind a counter. The decor makes the place a perfect spot for aesthetic brunches out with friends.
HomeGrown can be the perfect atmosphere for many things, whether that be dining alone and getting some studying done, a brunch with people you haven’t seen in a while and want to catch up with or a nice lunch after a trip to the farmer’s market.
The menu features many seasonal options, including summer fruits and lemonade for the end of the summer season. HomeGrown also offers a variety of fun drinks, including different flavors of coffee, tea and juice, amongst others.
The food variety is what one would expect from a typical brunch place, similar to places like First Watch or Early Bird. However, HomeGrown offers some unique options, like their pastries and unique flavors of pancakes and French toast.
Personally, I always opt for an iced coffee and avocado toast to determine if a brunch place is worth it, as that is my go-to breakfast option. The coffee/espresso drink option gets my approval –– if you are looking for a not-too-bitter and creamy caramel latte, I highly recommend the one HomeGrown serves. The avocado toast was also a win for me, with the right amount of avocado spread, and topped with oil and fresh cherry tomatoes.
The side of fruit was interesting. While it tasted extremely fresh, HomeGrown put a poppyseed-like oil on it that made the fruit sour. So, if sour fruit is your thing, the side of fruit would be the best side option.
Overall, HomeGrown is a gem of a spot in the Blackstone District, perfect for any breakfast, brunch or lunch meal. The variety of options, combined with the fresh and healthy feel of their food, caters to many peoples’ unique taste –– they even have PB&J on the kids’ menu for picky eaters. If you or some friends need a new brunch spot, HomeGrown is the place for you.