Best Mac & cheese in Chicago

10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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The Blitz
94/100 (476 ratings)
Restaurants
Hamburger
Tonkotsu Ramen
French Onion Soup
Pretzel
Lobster Roll
Pork Belly Nachos
Charcuterie
Burger and Mac and Cheese
Beer
Shaved Prime Rib French Dip
Mac & cheese
Griddle Burger with Bacon
Burger and fries
Oysters Rockefeller
Oyster Platter
Wedge Salad
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Pork Gyoza
Sticky Ribs
Lobster Bisque Soup
The Dawson
The Dawson
92/100 (3444 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Elotes
Lamb Shank
Scallops
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Oysters
Mussels
Buffalo Cauliflower
Mac & cheese
Salmon
Huevo Ranchero
Ricotta Pancakes
Tapas
Super Green Salad
Tacos
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Ceviche
The Old Fashioned
Cupcakes
Burger
Rabbit Pappardelle
Paella
Chicken Fried Lobster
Cakes
Bacon Flight
Lamb
The Dawson Burger
Fish
Sticky Duck Wings
Pork
Bar Harbor Mussels
Grilled octopus
Lobster
Cosmopolitan Continental
Empanadas
Salad
Sit down
Gastropub
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Dawson for Brunch blew us away! Every person who greets you is warm and welcoming and the service remains stellar throughout your dining experience!..."
Loren Mercola
"Our party of four came in for brunch on Sunday. We made a reservation for 10:30 (when they opened) and were seated immediately. The building and..."
Andrea Kuntz
"Great place. Good food and music on the patio. Really good..."
Penny Boswell
"Wonderful service, friendly staff, and food that left me speechless. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I've never had acorn squash with such a..."
Miranda Mueller
"OMG. The lamb shank was simply superb. Loved it! The chicken fried lobster was outstanding. Even the beets and parsnip appetizer was quite tasty! And..."
Natalie Carpenter
"We received top service and the food is to die for so if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to stop by. You won't regret..."
Carmen Teresa Santos
"Had the octopus and hanger steak, completed with a great waiter's choice of chardonnay. I'll definitely be back. Staff was extraordinary friendly,..."
Danny Rahnefeld-Kratsch
"A fantastic drink menu was complemented by a menu that had some very interesting options. A friendly & knowledgeable waitstaff along with very..."
Victor Wheeler
"This place is THE BOMB! Luv the ambiance, it was full of pretty people (including me, of course) :-). Love the setup. My date had the port chop. I..."
Deborah Riddle
"This place was amazing. We were served at the chefs table which faces the kitchen and were able to see first hand the fabulous chefs at work. Each..."
John Bulgaris
"Well taken care of by friendly staff, delicious food, proper drinks, left stuffed and happy. Would go back for the chicken fried lobster alone, but..."
Craig Judkins
"I went here twice in the last week for dinner. Once with colleagues and once with my husband for their holiday burlesque experience. The food is..."
Danielle Fragen
"We got the birria grilled cheese, cheese curds, & ricotta pancakes 🥞 ! everything was really juicy and the flavors were delish 💅 def a great..."
Klaudia Bogacz
"A Brunch Adventure at The Dawson The Dawson's brunch menu is a symphony of creativity and flavors, offering a range of dishes that promise a..."
Gordon Cacioppo
"Stumbled on this wonderful restaurant while walking in the area, during our visit to Chicago. It’s now on our list to come to every time we’re in..."
Bruce Young
"Never fails to please. Bar dining is great and not too loud. Slide into a booth for a more intimate experience or enjoy their outdoor space (heated..."
S S
"1st day vacationing chicago and landed into this really nice bar! Nice vibe and cozy! Drinks are phenomenal. Definitely try the drink called GTO! The..."
Mika Adams
"Highly recommend this place. Great ambiance, excellent food and our server Daniel was awesome. Very knowledge and checked on us regularly. They also..."
Luke Foslien
"Definitely a fun hip restaurant in a cool neighborhood. This is a large venue with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the food is very flavorful..."
Alex Studd
"They are temporarily closed due to an unfortunate fire incident. Dawson is a great restaurant. Its pretty huge but almost full. We love that the chef..."
Valentine Correia
"Had a good time here. The restaurant is gorgeous and I’d love to come back in the summer. The cheese curds were REALLY good, absolutely would get..."
petersonA95
"We chose The Dawson as our wedding venue for our intimate, 70-person wedding where we wanted to display one of our favorite neighborhood spots, that..."
Almog Porat
"American food with a fancy twist on the aesthetic appearance of a restaurant. We got the Dawson burger, the Rigatoni, and the Wisconsin Cheese..."
Linda Kim
"I went to The Dawson with family and friends today for brunch and we sat on the beautiful Christmas side! It was such a vibe! The food was..."
Rudy Camacho
"A truly awesome dining experience!! The Dawson provides a fresh, modern atmosphere with the perfect-sized menu and very attentive staff! We tried the..."
Jocelynn Vas
"My friend made reservations for a party of 4 for restaurant week and I am glad because we got seated right away. Our server was very nice and..."
Karina Lam
"Took my parents here for dinner and we had an awesome time. The food was soooo freaking good and the drinks were refreshing and strong! We sat..."
Chelsea Lux
"The Rigatoni is amazing!!!! It gets 5 stars all by itself. Great outside seating and the service was great. There was not a long wait for food. ..."
Jennifer Nolen
"The halibut is excellent! Flaky, crispy outside and tender inside, it had the perfect use of salt and flavoring. Do not be afraid to ask them to..."
kironomist
Gus World Famous Fried Chicken
Gus World Famous Fried Chicken
87/100 (9503 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Fried Pickles
Fries and Coleslaw
IBC Root Beer
2pc Fried Chicken Baked Beans and Coleslaw Macaroni and Cheese
Chocolate Chess Pie Slice
Collard Greens
4 Tenders Plate
Fried Green Tomatoes
地瓜派
Sweet Tea
Pasta
Chicken Tenders Sweet Potato with Ice Cream
Seasoned Fries
Sweet Potato Pie
Mac and cheese
Two Pieces Chicken with Baked Beans and Greens
Coconut Pie
Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Wings
Fried pickles
Mac & cheese
Pecan pie
Sit down
American
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"What a great little place in Fulton Market. The chicken was fantastic with just a little bit of a kick. The chicken was very moist! Great sides also,..."
Darrin Stone
"Absolutely A great experience to dine at Gus’s the staff and the food are first class. This restaurant is always a must visit when I am in town for..."
Art Olvera
"This chicken is the best. Comes out piping hot and is so full of flavor. I've tried a lot of the rest. I go to Gus's to have the..."
Matt Larsen
"Being from Memphis my husband and I appreciate a Memphis institutions! My husband and I have eaten at seven of the locations and the taste is spot on..."
Anita Bentz
"Omg...... The chicken was absolutely amazing never had chicken as good as this and I've had some good chicken lol. The fried green tomatoes was on..."
Christina Mymommastwin Adams
"Best Fried chicken ever! We tried in Memphis and found out they had Chicago location, it did not disappoint! Fried pickles, Mac & cheese are a..."
Denise McBride
"Best fried chicken ever!! Super friendly staff. Trying to find parking is a pain but so worth..."
Nickie Schmitz
"So happy that a Chicago location opened up. I first experienced Gus's in Tennessee and loved it! Hands down the best fried chicken ever! Fried..."
AnneMarie Baugh-Skulsky
"Unbelievably great chicken! Hot, both in temperature, and in spice! They need to open one in southeastern Wisconsin so we don't have to drive 2 plus..."
Tim Braden Jr.
"Great food...friendly staff! Though I think the portion sizes could be bigger for the..."
Ebony M Robinson
"Very friendly service and the best damn chicken you’ll ever..."
Jennifer McMahan Edelen
"My kids took me there for my birthday and it was great! On many trips down south I always wanted to go but never made it. The chicken was fabulous..."
Rich Heller
"Great fried chicken and Pecan pie! The spicy fried chicken was new to me but it was great! The Pecan pie with vanilla ice cream was a delicious..."
Christopher D. Krebill
"First time there on Saturday was Excellent best chicken i've ever had service was awesome. The chocolate chess pie was delicious never had it..."
Richard J. Saager
"It was so delicious heaven in my mouth... a single tear fell as I ate..."
Shannon Paul Smith II
"Great fried chicken I would say 8/10 - I got everything for take out the Mac and cheese wee fine like 7/10 and the fries are good also 8/10...."
Dave Xa
"Extremely flavourful! Portions were plentiful. The atmosphere was that of a southern gem. The fries weren't the best; but the okras definitely made..."
Kimberly Holley
"Great southern food. Chicken is incredible. But, the chocolate chess pie was very tasty. A real added..."
limotodd
"I got the 2 piece white chicken with beans and fries. It was overall a pleasant meal. The crispy skin was a bit saltier than I would have liked, and..."
Sameet Sapra
"I was a little worried due to some reviews saying the chicken was cold but ours was super hot, crispy and delicious! Would come back for the chicken...."
Sophia Winkler-Schor (Sophia Winkler)
"Got some thighs to go. Super easy and fast. This chicken is fantastic hot but I think it sings as cold chicken. Just crazy good..."
Robert Murray
"Maybe I just haven’t had a ton of fried chicken in my life but this place has me looking no further. The first time I had Gus’s there were actual..."
Jasmine Koh
"The chicken was hot, spicy, and juicy. It's a good combination. The pecan pie and ice cream sealed the deal for..."
Sandra C
"The people working there are attentive, fast, and responsive. The fries tasted really good and it was crunchy 🍟. The chicken wasn't perfect or..."
Mahmoud elJazzar
"As always when in need Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken never disappoints!! Trish was very friendly and sincere. Ill definitely be back. Thanks..."
Nacho_daddy
"So the food was good, the chicken is a lil spicy (just a heads up) but it’s good. I LOVE the fries 😋😋… Overall I’ll give them a..."
Cory C
"Cute area in Fulton market. Server was friendly. Food came out quite quick. Looked good- tasted ok- the 8 piece chicken. I would say not worth the..."
Carlton Tanya
"First time going in and i enjoyed it. The chicken was great. And the sides were pretty good as well. I didn’t really like the greens because they..."
Porsche Cayenne
"Gus' is a fantastic choice for a quick bite to eat in the Fulton Market area provided that you are carrying your meal out. Their air-fried chicken..."
Rashad Singletary
"I can’t express my love enough to Gus’s fried chicken. I live close by so this is my regular visit spot. Obviously I love the fried chicken and..."
May Bentley
"Grabbed 2 quick fried chicken thighs for about $10 - they were phenomenal. They’re effectively battered, almost like English fish and chips. Super..."
Matt Timmons-Brown
"Wow, so glad I stopped in! Ordered the 2 piece white chicken plate, and had a beer on tap + a Memphis Lemonade (lemonade+ bourbon). Highly recommend..."
Addison Cahill
The Soul Shack
85/100 (716 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Lollipop Lamb Chops
Vegetarian Dish
Fried Chicken Wings Sweet Potatoes & Mac and Cheese Cornbread
Smothered Chicken Macnchz & Sweet Potatoes
Beef Short Ribs Mac and Cheese Collard Greens
Friedcgreen Tomatoes
Salmon Mac and String Beans 20
Mac & cheese
Smothered Chicken Collard Greens Mac and Cheese
Grilled Salmon Sweet Potatoes & Greens
Soul Rolls and Fried Smothered Chicken
Greens and Banana Pudding
Salmon and Lamb Chops
Egg Roll
Greens and Jerk Chicken
Grilled Chicken Wings
Jerk Cornish Hens with Greens and Yams
Waffle
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Boston Market
Boston Market
84/100 (2058 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Hot Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Mac and Cheese
3 Piece Dark Chicken
Turkey with Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Chicken and Ribs
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Family Feast
Meatloaf Dinner
Create Your Own Bowl
Chicken on Ciabatta
Chicken Carver Sandwich on Ciabatta
Rotisserie Prime Rib Available Monday-Saturday After 5 pm and Sunday After 12 pm While Supplies Last
Cornbread
Cater Like a Boss with a Hot Buffet Sandwiches or Salads
Mac & cheese
Warm Apple Cobbler
chicken caesar salad
Hickory BBQ Sauce
New Southwest Cobb Salad
Crispy Chicken blt Sandwich
Quarter White Chicken
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
83/100 (4117 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Dumplings
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Salmon En Croute
Toasts
Beet Salad
Cakes
Chicken And Waffles
Pasta
Deviled Eggs
Lamb
Waffles
Salad
Chicken & Waffles
Fish
Jambalaya
Mac and cheese
Crab
Key Lime Pie
Pork
Quiche
Duck
Beignets
Steak
Kale Salad
Risotto
Fried Chicken Benedict
Burger
Cappuccino
Beignets
Salmon
Southern Breakfast
Mac & cheese
Crawfish
Brussels & Kale Salad
Cauliflower
Catfish
Shrimp and Grits
Art's Hummingbird Cake
Avocado toast
Biscuits and gravy
Crab Cake
Dinner Shrimp & Grits
Noodle
Andouille
Ribs
Shrimp
Lunch Fried Chicken Sandwich
Beef
Dinner Macaroni & Cheese
Hummus
Short Rib
Sit down
American
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"Made a reservation for a nice dinner with the ladies here. The ambiance is perfect. Not too dark and not too bright, perfect for taking pictures of..."
Ramsina Shamoon
"This place has the cutest atmosphere feels like ur in Europe when you sit on the outside patio. Drinks and food were delicious and our waitress was..."
Angelica Megan
"Wonderful experience. Sat at the bar first for a glass of wine as we waited to be seated outside. The bartenders were awesome! The outdoor space was..."
Genia Rackos
"Really enjoyed our brunch yesterday. After a rocky start with a misunderstanding regarding our reservation, Vince, the manager, and his staff more..."
Michelle Bradtke
"I found about this place via Thrillist which is always my "go to" source of info! It was listed as one of the best outside patio's in Chicago. My..."
Audria Julión
"Smells from my childhood greeted us as we walked in, the decor is nothing short of lovely, Dustin, our server, was the very incranation of perfect..."
Wendy Warden
"Wonderful atmosphere, delicious meal. Charming setting . The service was excellent- made great recommendations. Presentation of dishes was beautiful...."
Kim Weir Dawson
"This is a very quaint but elegant place. It feels like your in someone's kitchen or living room. The staff were very friendly excellent service. I..."
Geraldine M. Healy
"The food and the staff were sensational! Great and comfy dining area and patio! We will become..."
Gayle S Levine
"Blue Door is outstanding in every respect. Atmosphere (especially the courtyard), service, quality of the food as well as the variety, and very fair..."
Ginny Clausen
"Arguably the best egg Benedict we have tried in Chicago. Eggs were poached to perfection, the Hollandaise sauce was not overwhelming and the ham was..."
Brenda Storch
"Amazing food! Great place to eat even if it's just a quick stop for drinks and..."
Abbie Wathen
"I saw this restaurant on 'best thing I ever ate' where the fried chicken was featured. Being my fiancée is a fried chicken but, I had to make..."
Erin Whittington
"Loved everything about Blue Door.. The staff is exceptional and the best fried chicken that equals my mom's..who was a Southern girl.. Don't miss..."
Paula Bennett Nunes
"Love going to this place. First of all because the staff is amazing as well as the food that they serve. The devils eggs are amazing, as are their..."
Dirk Van der hout
"Cute little spot. Upscale southern cooking. Came for brunch on a Saturday. The food was delicious and the staff were attentive. Good quality..."
Albey Mathew
"Food is super good for brunch. Brunch def has more options and more reasonable prices. Fried chicken was crispy and juicy and those waffles were..."
Sarah Tran
"I did love this place, great patio and a great menu! My first note was the cocktail, super well balanced and just a fun cocktail! We ordered the..."
Jasmine Koh
"The food was good the chef was amazing great ambiance the patio area was beautiful. Our server she was not attentive to our table but she was to all..."
Sabrina Ross
"Garden space = So cute. Deviled Eggs = 5 star, you’ll want more. Shrimp & Grits = the best tomato sauce I’ve ever had. The Chef = What a nice and..."
Joshua Lipka
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, and I must say, it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment I stepped..."
Michael Tayo
"Beautiful interior, very nice staff! The watermelon feta salad was excellent I would go back based on the corn bread appetizer alone. I would get a..."
Kath UEP
"We had a great brunch on the beautiful outside patio. Max was professional, kind, and had great recommendations! Definitely a great place to stop..."
emma lawrence
"This is one of our favorite patios. We were here in August. Beautiful outdoor space with flowers and birds. We were one of the first there when it..."
Hans Schmidt
Jerk 48
Jerk 48
79/100 (2496 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Jerk Chicken Mac N Cheese
Jerk Chicken Taco
Jerk Chicken Dinner
Jerk Nachos
Jerk Chicken Alfredo Potato
Jerk Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Jerk Shrimp Alfredo
Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Salad
Pulled Pork
Jerk Chicken Philly Sandwich Fries
Penne
Jerk Wings & Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese
Half Jerk Chicken over Red Beans and Rice with Macaroni and Yams
Mac & Cheese Candied Yams
Half Jerk Chicken Mac Bowl
Jerk Chicken Shrimp Alfredo Pasta & Pineapple Bowl & Jerk Chicken Salad
Lemon Cake
Jerk Chicken Pineapple Bowl
Gambas Al Ajillo
Dinner
Lunch
Macs & Stacks
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
caesar salad
Mac & cheese
Kids Grilled Cheese
Tater Tots
Buffalo Wing
Spin Dip
Rotisserie Roast
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Rotisserie Prime Rib Available Monday-Saturday After 5 pm and Sunday After 12 pm While Supplies Last
Cater Like a Boss with a Hot Buffet Sandwiches or Salads
Warm Apple Cobbler
Hickory BBQ Sauce
New Southwest Cobb Salad
Crispy Chicken blt Sandwich
Cornbread
Quarter White Chicken
Mac & cheese
Hot Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Mac and Cheese
chicken caesar salad
3 Piece Dark Chicken
Turkey with Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
Chicken and Ribs
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Family Feast
Meatloaf Dinner
Create Your Own Bowl
Chicken on Ciabatta
Chicken Carver Sandwich on Ciabatta
Caribbean Jerk Joint 87th
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Mac & cheese
Jerk Wings
Turkey Burger
Jerk Chicken Nachos
BBQ Jerk Rib Tips