Mac And Cheese reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Mac And Cheese brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/macandcheese, r/askvan, r/nashville, r/Bellingham, r/STLFood. Top-rated brands include Panera (3.8/5), Market 49 (4.3/5), Arby's (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits22
Posts24
Brands70
Products69
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#1
Panera
3.8
(8)
"You had me at Panera's."
"Panera’s"
"Panera sells their stuff in a few Grocery stores now. Its a very small selection. I believe it's normally the mac cheese."
"I definitely enjoy Panera mac and cheese, though I suppose I'm biased because I work there and it's free."
"Love panera's mac."
"Panera. I’m a basic bitch"
"Panera Mac is just Stouffers white cheddar Mac and cheese. You can buy it at Walmart for MUCH cheaper."
"Panera's is passable"
#2
Market 49
4.3
(7)
"The pulled pork one is so good."
"For quality I'm a fan of Market 49's frozen mac and cheese (and their pulled pork version too). They're a small local Vancouver company."
"Their Mac and cheese is incredible. I also recommend the lasagna! It's my fav"
"It is pricey. Unfortunate but delicious."
"I get this GF and it’s the only one I’ve found that is nearly as tasty as my homemade!"
"Oh yes I’ve had it! It’s pretty good"
"I’d like to try it but it’s very expensive! On average 6.50 to 7.00 for 255 g."
#3
Arby's
4.5
(6)
"Arby’s Mac is the shit!"
"Everyone looks at me crazy when I say Arby's mac slaps. That shit is so good I order a bunch and freeze them when they come around."
"Surprisingly, Arby's mac and cheese is delicious. It's a white cheddar, and they bring it back every once in a while for a limited time."
"Arby’s mac and cheese is coming back in may !"
"My mention goes to Arby’s chicken bacon ranch mac that they have once in awhile"
"Fast food-wise, don’t sleep on Arby’s Mac and Cheese. Was pleasantly surprised."
#4
Popeyes
4.8
(5)
"Popeyes, it's sooooo good"
"Definitely Popeyes! It's the most like the homemade baked macaroni and cheese I prefer."
"Popeyes hands down"
"I also really like Popeyes and Panera mac and cheese."
"Popeyes is good."
#5
Chick-fil-A
4.0
(6)
"Chick fil a has the best fast food Mac and cheese that I’ve had."
"Chick Fil A is pretty good for chain Mac and Cheese"
"I like the mac and cheese at Chik fil A. It's browned on top. And has actual flavor."
"Chick-fil-A!"
"Chick-fil-a mac & cheese is pretty good as far as fast food"
"Chic Fil A is an easy stop and has decent mac."
#6
Trader Joe's
4.0
(6)
"Hatch green chili is the best."
"Added kindof A Lot of hatch chile flakes, it was good, just needed more heat."
"If feasible, I do suggest buying the regular Mac n cheese in the red box, and then buying a jar of hatch chile salsa."
"The regular One in the red box"
"Hatch green chili"
"I like the Hatch mac and cheese but it is clearly not as cheesy as the "regular.""
#7
Outback Steakhouse
4.0
(6)
"I second Outback's premium mac and cheese, it's the best!"
"Outback’s steakhouse mac & cheese!!! also another vote for cracker barrel"
"I like Outback’s Mac and cheese."
"My somewhat fancy dinner on a budget is the kid’s mac from Outback."
"I'm partial to the Outback steakhouse mac."
"Outback Steakhouse's Mac and cheese ... just aren't good."
#8
Mac and Cheese
5.0
(4)
"For 1 lb of dry pasta, I use 2 lbs of cheese total... I hate Swiss cheese, so I use havarti instead."
"I also like to use cream cheese, I find I don't need a bechamel that way and get more cheesy goodness."
"Generally I want something melty, something sharp, something funky."
"I'm a pure cheddar Mac guy."
#9
Walmart
4.8
(4)
"Walmart brand is some crazy voodoo shit of great tasting."
"Haven't switched back since. i agree with this being top tier."
"This is actually the best box mac and cheese."
"I’ve had “shitty” store brands that were actually really good, I’ll give Walmarts a try."
#10
Amy's
4.8
(4)
"Amy’s!"
"Amy’s for quality, it is pricy but really good."
"Amy’s. Very good and not too salty."
"Amy’s has a gluten free one that may work for you! Freezer section at most grocery stores"
#11
President's Choice
4.8
(4)
"The frozen PC Mac and Cheese is the best I have ever had"
"The pc brand one is SO good"
"I really like President’s Choice frozen mac and cheese. My kids demolish the big pan."
"Maybe try the PC brand extra cheesy mac n cheese if you're ok with Loblaws."
#12
Cracker Barrel
4.5
(4)
"Honestly I feel it’s hard to beat the baked Cracker Barrel Mac n cheese and I’m not ashamed of the fact I’ve added all three meats to it."
"Cracker Barrel!! It’s amazing and they sell a huge family size portion of it for like $15."
"If you absolutely have to go to a chain, maybe try Cracker Barrel? I find that for a chain their food tends to be pretty decent and can even approach the very good territory at times."
"It's very good boxed mac and cheese though."
#13
Kenley's
5.0
(3)
"Kenley's bruh, so delicious and cheap"
"Kenleys 100%"
"Kenley's at 75 Piedmont is good from what I heard."
#14
Koré
5.0
(3)
"Kore - even with broccoli in it, this is one of the best Mac & cheeses I’ve ever had"
"Truffle mac and cheese at Koré. It surprised our whole table of diners since it’s an Asian restaurant but it tastes incredible."
"Koré in East actually has some ridiculously surprisingly bomb Mac and cheese."
#15
Beechers
4.3
(3)
"Hearthfire had an amazing Beechers mac and cheese, but I’m not sure if they still use Beechers or not. The Loft has a fantastic mac and cheese as well - it’s a side you can special order (and request no panko)."
"Beechers frozen from Costco is great to have on hand at home"
"Beechers at the co-op hotbar."
#16
Dailies
4.3
(3)
"I often buy a pan of dailies mac & cheese in Valley Park. It’s amazing. For me it’s the goat!"
"I often buy a pan of dailies mac & cheese in Valley Park. It’s amazing. For me it’s the goat!"
"The wife says, Daly’s."
#17
Beecher's
4.0
(3)
"Meridian Farm Markets sells Beecher’s - both the incredibly large frozen trays ($39.99, I think), and by the gram in their deli."
"Fresh St Market carries Beecher's Mac and Cheese in the deli case and freezer!"
"Fresh Street Market used to sell Beechers."
#18
Salt N Smoke
5.0
(2)
"Salt+Smoke and Big Sky are both great!"
"Salt N Smoke is the best by far"
#19
Double Dogs
5.0
(2)
"Double dogs has amazing buffalo chicken mac n cheese"
"Buffalo chicken mac n cheese from double dogs is my go to"
#20
Loosies
5.0
(2)
"Loosies mac n cheese is great!"
"I had some amazing mac n cheese at Loosies"
#21
Leopold’s
5.0
(2)
"As an active mac and cheese connoisseur…Leopold’s has the best."
"Leopold’s Tavern has a cheesy one with fried bites on top."
#22
Gruyere Cheese
5.0
(2)
"Gruyere is probably about the best base cheese to use."
"Another vote for Gruyère in the mix of cheeses."
#23
Stouffer's
3.3
(3)
"Stoffers is really good"
"It had great tangy real cheese flavour. Stouffer’s used to be served by Ikea Restaurant… not sure what ikea serves now."
"Stouffers in the red box was alright."
#24
Red's
5.0
(2)
"Either the queso mac from shotgun willies orrr the hot chicken pimiento mac from reds next to springwater is perfection."
"Red’s is sooooooo good"
#25
Shotgun Willie's
4.5
(2)
"Either the queso mac from shotgun willies orrr the hot chicken pimiento mac from reds next to springwater is perfection."
"I love Shotgun Willie’s queso Mac n cheese."
#26
Joe's Diner
4.5
(2)
"Hands down...diner style"
"The regular Joe's Diner one is great."
#27
Palomino
4.5
(2)
"The Palomino (109 7 Ave SW) does a smoky, hearty one you can load with pulled pork."
"Palomino is my favorite. It's better quality but it still feels comfort food like to me."
#28
Flyover
4.5
(2)
"I could eat Flyover's mac and cheese every day and never tire of it."
"Flyover, a little fancy though!"
#29
Great Value
4.5
(2)
"It is 100% better than the Kraft. It’s shocking"
"Don't sleep on Great Value. They make decent products for a fraction of the price of name brands."
#30
Marketside
4.5
(2)
"Market side White Cheddar is AMAZING!! I crisp up soy bacon and crumble it on!"
"Also the Marketside microwavable ones you get in the refrigerated section"
#31
Hattie B's
4.5
(2)
"Hattie B’s - pimento Mac & cheese"
"I gotta throw some love on Hattie B's in this department"
#32
The Stillery
4.5
(2)
"One of the best dishes I’ve had in Nashville was the hot chicken Mac and cheese from the stillery."
"The Stillery’s was really good!"
#33
Kraft
3.0
(3)
"I love boxed Mac n cheese too, usually get kraft or Kroger but I'm gonna go outta my way to try the great value now"
"I'm a Kraft Spirals man myself"
"The Kraft has gotten worse over the years!"
#34
Buffalo Wild Wings
4.0
(2)
"I thought no one would have said Buffalo Wild Wings, but I second it!"
"I like the mac form Buffalo Wild Wings!"
#35
Gunners
4.0
(2)
"Not in town, but totally worth the drive for the food including the Mac n cheese: Gunner's in Glacier."
"Gunners I glacier is top notch"
#36
Vancouver Soup Company
4.0
(2)
"I get mine from the Vancouver Soup Company."
"Vancouver Soup Company on east 1st Ave, They make it there and it's pretty good!"
#37
Big Stick Barbecue
4.0
(2)
"I love the “dirty mac” at Big Stick Barbecue"
"Big stick BBQ on Meridian"
#38
Montanas
4.0
(2)
"Yes Montanas or original joes is my fave"
"Montanas!"
#39
Chili's
4.0
(2)
"Their white cheddar mac and cheese they’ve been offering as a side for about a year now is REALLY good."
"Chilis has a decent Mac n cheese."
#40
M&M
4.0
(2)
"My go to at work is M&M’s mac, helps that they have a store right beside us"
"M&M. The first frozen mac&cheese I’ve ever liked!"
#41
Park Cafe
4.0
(2)
"Park Cafe / Germa"
"I'm going to throw Park Cafe's green chili mac and cheese into the ring."
#42
Domino's
3.0
(2)
"I'm not saying it's best, but that Domino's mac and cheese is really good"
"Even Domino's new Mac and cheese ... just aren't good."
#43
Boogie’s Burgers
4.0
(1)
"The deep fried Mac and cheese wedges from Boogie’s Burgers are yummy"
#44
Choice Bros
4.0
(1)
"Choice bros do a pretty good one with buffalo chicken as an add on"
#45
Heyday
4.0
(1)
"Heyday with a brisket jalapeño add on. Both are -$10 without add ons."
#46
New World Thorndon
4.0
(1)
"The Mac and Cheese at New Workd Thorndon is quite tasty."
#47
Counter Culture
4.0
(1)
"The only mac and cheese I've ever ordered and enjoyed in Wellington was at Counter Culture."
#48
Catering Studio
4.0
(1)
"Get the Catering Studio ready mac and cheese from either Moore Wilson’s or NW Thorndon"
#49
Rue Orleans
4.0
(1)
"The mac at Rue Orleans is damn good"
#50
Cafe Rue
4.0
(1)
"Cafe rue for Mac and cheese"
#51
Wright’s BBQ
4.0
(1)
"The Mac and cheese there is pretty good too."
#52
Big Daddys
4.0
(1)
"There's a product you can get on Amazon called Big Daddys Mac Mix that's honestly really good and will get you exactly where you wanna be."
#53
Brando’s BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Brando’s BBQ has some pretty good Mac n Cheese"
#54
Battle’s Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"I recently got the Cajun seafood Mac & cheese from Battle’s Kitchen and I can’t stop thinking about it"
#55
Spudonis's Wife
4.0
(1)
"I 2nd spudonis's wife's mac n cheese"
#56
Smash Burger Cart at K2
4.0
(1)
"I had the 'Mac Miller' from the smash burger cart at K2 yesterday, and if you're feeling combining mac and cheese with a totally different format, I do recommend."
#57
Sandwich Odyssey
4.0
(1)
"Sandwich odyssey has pretty good mac and cheese"
#58
Backeast BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Backeast bbq will give you a heaping bowl of dirty Mac, I suggest brisket."
#59
Canadian Brewhouse
4.0
(1)
"The Jalepeno Mac n Cheese from Canadian Brewhouse is pretty deliscious!"
#60
Smokin Okies
4.0
(1)
"Smokin Okies has some really good Mac n Cheese as well."
#61
Noodles & Co
4.0
(1)
"I believe noodles & co has a GF mac n cheese option."
#62
Barilla
4.0
(1)
"Making your own with Barilla gluten free elbows turns out pretty good."
#63
Dirty 20
4.0
(1)
"Dirty 20 in Ellisville has delicious mac n cheese, and does offer catering."
#64
Crafty Chameleon
4.0
(1)
"Crafty Chameleon in ellisville has superior Mac and cheese"
#65
La Fiamma
4.0
(1)
"La fiamma"
#66
Rock Creek East
4.0
(1)
"Rock Creek East is good! I enjoyed the Canadian Brewhouses too!"
#67
Jarlsberg Cheese
4.0
(1)
"Every time I intended to make Mac and cheese with Jarlsberg it always fails. It’s literally impossible to resist just eating it!"
#68
Velveeta
4.0
(1)
"I'll never stop making it with Velveeta, but I realize that's not very creative."
#69
Kenricks
3.0
(1)
"Kenricks was pretty good"
#70
Burning Bird
1.0
(1)
"Burning bird mac and cheese is horrid. Its not real cheese, it tastes so plain for that premium price they charge, one of the worst places."
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