BERKELEY, Calif - A Berkeley café known for its ‘Everybody Eats’ program had a line out the door and around the block on the first day of the year. But this was also Homemade Cafe's last day serving ...

Homemade Cafe had been dishing out delicious meals to the residents of Berkeley since 1979, but after shuttering its doors in January 2024 due to rising prices, owner Collin Doran feared the worst.

The scores of customers that turned out on Jan. 1, Homemade Cafe’s original last day of service, made one thing clear to owner Collin Doran: Community shows up when you need it most. While the ...

UPDATE Feb. 8: Well, that was quick. In a statement emailed out this week, Homemade Cafe owner Collin Doran said he had reconsidered and is not going to reopen the restaurant. “I apologize for ...

The line wrapped around the block on New Year's Day as Berkeley's Homemade Café closed its doors for good. The East Bay favorite has been serving breakfast and lunch since 1979. Ahead of the primary ...