Mac N Cheese reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 144 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Mac N Cheese brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/macandcheese, r/Calgary, r/Wellington, r/askvan, r/Bellingham. Top-rated brands include Popeyes (4.7/5), Market 49 (4.5/5), Chick-fil-A (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews144
Subreddits16
Posts18
Brands92
Products80
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#1
Popeyes
4.7
(6)
"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 and California Pizza Kitchen"
"Popeyes is good."
#2
Market 49
4.5
(6)
"I get this GF and it’s the only one I’ve found that is nearly as tasty as my homemade!"
"The pulled pork one is so good. Sometime in May they have a pop-up at the Quay Market in North Van."
"For quality I'm a fan of Market 49's frozen mac and cheese and their pulled pork version too."
"Their Mac and cheese is incredible. I also recommend the lasagna! It's my fav."
"It is pricey. Unfortunate but delicious."
"I’d like to try it but it’s very expensive! On average 6.50 to 7.00 for 255 g."
#3
Chick-fil-A
4.2
(6)
"Chick-fil-A!"
"Chick fil a"
"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 has the best fast food Mac and cheese that I’ve had."
"For chains, the best I've come across is Chick-fil-A but"
#4
Arby's
4.6
(5)
"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."
"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"
#5
Cracker Barrel
4.4
(5)
"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."
"Also another vote for cracker barrel"
"Cracker Barrel!! It’s amazing and they sell a huge family size portion of it for like $15."
"It's very good boxed mac and cheese though."
"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."
#6
Kraft
3.8
(5)
"There is nothing and I mean NOTHING better than Kraft Dinner."
"One time i ordered some kraft blue boxes and i guess the store was out and the shopper got me these instead. havent switched back since."
"I'm a Kraft Spirals man myself"
"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"
"The Kraft has gotten worse over the years!"
#7
Amy's
4.8
(4)
"Amy’s!"
"My personal favourites are 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."
#8
Panera Bread
3.4
(5)
"I definitely enjoy Panera mac and cheese"
"Panera. I’m a basic bitch"
"Love panera's mac."
"Panera Mac is just Stouffers white cheddar Mac and cheese. You can buy it at Walmart for MUCH cheaper."
"Panera's is passable"
#9
Great Value
4.7
(3)
"No, this is actually the best box mac and cheese."
"It is 100% better than the Kraft. It’s shocking"
"Seriously, I work at a food pantry and my clients tell me this is better than Kraft-no lie!"
#10
President's Choice
4.7
(3)
"The frozen PC Mac and Cheese is the best I have ever had."
"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."
#11
Outback Steakhouse
4.0
(3)
"Outback’s steakhouse mac & cheese!!!"
"I'm partial to the Outback steakhouse mac"
"I like Outback’s Mac and cheese."
#12
Stouffer's
3.7
(3)
"Stoffers is really good"
"It had great tangy real cheese flavour. Stouffer’s used to be served by Ikea Restaurant"
"Stouffers in the red box was alright."
#13
Beecher's
5.0
(2)
"Meridian Farm Markets sells Beecher’s - both the incredibly large frozen trays and by the gram in their deli."
"Fresh St Market carries Beecher's Mac and Cheese in the deli case and freezer!"
#14
Boston Market
5.0
(2)
"I LOVE Boston Market’s mac and cheese. The color, the spiral noodles, how thick and creamy it is."
"Boston Market pre-buyout was fucking amazing."
#15
Flyover
5.0
(2)
"Locally owned: flyover or big daddy’s bbq."
"I could eat Flyover's mac and cheese every day and never tire of it."
#16
Koré
5.0
(2)
"It may not scratch the same itch for some people that traditional southern Mac and cheese does but it's really fucking good."
"Truffle mac and cheese at Koré... it tastes incredible."
#17
Krooked Provisions
5.0
(2)
"Krooked Provisions. They placed second but first in my heart."
"Omg yes! and with the pulled pork! their fried cheese curds are so good too."
#18
Loosies
5.0
(2)
"Loosies mac n cheese is great! Their cheese toastie is their best cheese based food tho imo, the parmesan crust is elite"
"I had some amazing mac n cheese at Loosies"
#19
Hayden Block
4.5
(2)
"Had the Mac and cheese from Hayden Block the other day and it was fantastic."
"I do enjoy a good mac and cheese from hayden block!"
#20
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!"
#21
Park Cafe
4.0
(2)
"Green chili Mac and cheese is awesome. But it’s spicy."
"As a special mention, I'm going to throw Park Cafe's green chili mac and cheese into the ring."
#22
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 and Outback Steakhouse's Mac and cheese, they just aren't good."
#23
Brian Lagerstrom
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Brian Lagerstrom, his mac & cheese variations are great and the first 2 versions are super easy."
#24
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.
5.0
(1)
"Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. in Canmore has an amazing Mac and cheese on their kids menu made with cresti di gallo pasta."
#25
Roman's Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"The most incredible Mac & Cheese I've had in Welly is Upper Cuba Street.... Roman's Kitchen."
#26
Mrs Mildred’s Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"They have the BEST Mac n cheese. Quality soul food for sure and great portions for the price."
#27
Rue Orleans
5.0
(1)
"Dont know about collards, but the mac at Rue Orleans is damn good"
#28
Gunner's
5.0
(1)
"Not in town, but totally worth the drive for the food including the Mac n cheese: Gunner's in Glacier."
#29
The Loft
5.0
(1)
"The Loft has a fantastic mac and cheese as well - it’s a side you can special order (and request no panko)."
#30
Crunch Punch Chicken
5.0
(1)
"Crunch punch chicken! Great place, great food! Got the Mac n cheese to try, soooo good."
#31
Leopold’s
5.0
(1)
"As an active mac and cheese connoisseur…Leopold’s has the best."
#32
Vintage Chophouse
5.0
(1)
"My favourite is the Mac & Cheese at Vintage Chophouse. So rich and delightful!"
#33
Citizen Brewery
5.0
(1)
"My kid has scarfed down Citizen Brewery's mac and cheese."
#34
Carrot Cake Stall at Crossroads Market
5.0
(1)
"Carrot cake stall at crossroads market won the best Mac n cheese in the city."
#35
Red Lobster
5.0
(1)
"Honestly the lobster Mac and cheese at red lobster holds a special place in my stomach."
#36
Vero Bistro
5.0
(1)
"Vero Bistro has a lobster Mac n cheese that is absolutely astonishing in its beauty."
#37
The Rind
5.0
(1)
"Their lobster Mac n' cheese is to die for."
#38
Avenida Food Hall
5.0
(1)
"Avenida food hall- Krooked Provisions."
#39
Mugs Pub
5.0
(1)
"My personal favourite is the Italian sausage truffle Mac n cheese at Mugs Pub."
#40
Leo’s
5.0
(1)
"Leo’s! Dill pickle or garlic parm versions are amazing"
#41
Battle’s Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"I recently got the Cajun seafood Mac & cheese from Battle’s Kitchen and I can’t stop thinking about it"
#42
Wawa
5.0
(1)
"The buffalo mac at wawa is amazing."
#43
Hearthfire
5.0
(1)
"Hearthfire had an amazing Beechers mac and cheese"
#44
Bruxie
5.0
(1)
"Bruxie angry mac n cheese is fire."
#45
Sweet Mothers Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"Second this ! sweet mothers kitchen is amazing😍"
#46
Lobster Mac and Cheese
5.0
(1)
"I had lobster Mac and cheese once. Best Mac and cheese ever."
#47
Slice of Heaven Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Slice of heaven bakery by far"
#48
Bite and After Bite CoMo
5.0
(1)
"Bite and After Bite CoMo! Local, the owner is a gem in the community."
#49
Mac N Cheezary
5.0
(1)
"Mac N Cheezary is the best!"
#50
Mac and Cheezery
5.0
(1)
"Mac and Cheezery on Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge!!! They do nothing but Mac and Cheese, so they are subject matter experts."
#51
Home Room
5.0
(1)
"Make the drive to berkeley and grab some home room."
#52
Prairie Dog Brewery
5.0
(1)
"Prairie Dog Brewery. It was delicious."
#53
Catering Studio
4.0
(1)
"Best option if you don’t want to make one would probably be to get the Catering Studio ready mac and cheese from either Moore Wilson’s or NW Thorndon."
#54
Choice Bros
4.0
(1)
"Choice bros do a pretty good one with buffalo chicken as an add on"
#55
Heyday
4.0
(1)
"Heyday with a brisket jalapeño add on. Both are -$10 without add ons. Worth it for a mac n beer imo!"
#56
Truck Stop Bakery/Cafe
4.0
(1)
"There's a truck stop bakery/cafe in Seaview that does a good one but you gotta be early."
#57
1154
4.0
(1)
"1154 does mac and cheese on Sundays"
#58
New World Thorndon
4.0
(1)
"The Mac and Cheese at New Workd Thorndon is quite tasty."
#59
Counter Culture
4.0
(1)
"The only mac and cheese I've ever ordered and enjoyed in Wellington was at Counter Culture."
#60
Wright's BBQ
4.0
(1)
"The Mac and cheese there is pretty good too."
#61
Brando’s BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Brando’s BBQ has some pretty good Mac n Cheese"
#62
Sandwich Odyssey
4.0
(1)
"Sandwich odyssey has pretty good mac and cheese"
#63
Bantam
4.0
(1)
"I was about to say Bantam… but they put panko on the top. You could ask them to skip the panko though?"
#64
Smokin Okies
4.0
(1)
"Smokin Okies has some really good Mac n Cheese as well."
#65
Rock Creek East
4.0
(1)
"Rock Creek East is good! I enjoyed the Canadian Brewhouses too!"
#66
Montanas or Original Joes
4.0
(1)
"Yes Montanas or original joes is my fave"
#67
The Gunrock
4.0
(1)
"The Gunrock on campus in the silo has some pretty decent Mac and cheese."
#68
Leopold's Tavern
4.0
(1)
"Leopold's Tavern Mac n cheese from the festival was great."
#69
The Guild
4.0
(1)
"The Guild has a good Mac and cheese."
#70
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."
#71
Canadian Brewhouse
4.0
(1)
"The Jalepeno Mac n Cheese from Canadian Brewhouse is pretty deliscious!"
#72
Irene’s
4.0
(1)
"Irene’s has a green chili mac and cheese that’s pretty good"
#73
Chuckanut Distillery
4.0
(1)
"Gnocchi Mac at Chuckanut Distillery"
#74
Big Stick Barbecue
4.0
(1)
"I love the “dirty mac” at Big Stick Barbecue"
#75
Backeast BBQ
4.0
(1)
"Backeast bbq will give you a heaping bowl of dirty Mac, I suggest brisket."
#76
Boogie’s Burgers
4.0
(1)
"The deep fried Mac and cheese wedges from Boogie’s Burgers are yummy"
#77
State & Main
4.0
(1)
"State & Main near Mahogany has a creamy Jalapeno Mac & Cheese for $13."
#78
Brewsters
4.0
(1)
"Brewsters in Crowfoot does a cheesy Mac & Meatloaf for $18."
#79
Lump
4.0
(1)
"But I second the other guy to just lump some emulsified/american cheese in a pot over the stove to make your own sauce."
#80
Soul Shack
4.0
(1)
"Soul shack"
#81
Marsouls
4.0
(1)
"Not in Fay but Marsouls in Rogers"
#82
Goodles
4.0
(1)
"Goodles - All the powdered cheese convenience and nostalgia of Kraft, but loaded with protein and fiber."
#83
Palomino
4.0
(1)
"Palomino is my favorite. It's better quality but it still feels comfort food like to me."
#84
Donna Mac
4.0
(1)
"Donna Mac (1002 9 St SW) has a fancy version with spiced cream and guanciale crumbs, super tasty."
#85
The Palomino
4.0
(1)
"The Palomino (109 7 Ave SW) does a smoky, hearty one you can load with pulled pork."
#86
Leopold’s Tavern
4.0
(1)
"Leopold’s Tavern has a cheesy one with fried bites on top."
#87
Comery Block
4.0
(1)
"Comery block is better imo."
#88
Sweet Release
3.0
(1)
"Pretty basic one at Sweet Release. Possibly not delivery."
#89
Walmart Main St
3.0
(1)
"Walmart Main st mac n cheese in the deli cooler section"
#90
Smoking Ewe BBQ
3.0
(1)
"If you just want Mac & Cheese someone else made, maybe try Smoking Ewe BBQ."
#91
Bonterra
2.0
(1)
"Bonterra's expensive as hell, mystery meat gnocchi with cheese didn't deserve to win a mac and cheese competition."
#92
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."
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