MACS

MACS… comfort food even when you do not needing comforting!
The mac and cheese is undeniably outstanding. I have tried the Buffalo, the Chicken Ranch, the Memphis (in a sandwich), the Taco… all very, very good.
The service has been a little uneven. I think they misplaced my order once, but overall they are okay.
The soda machine drips out of the ice maker and the soda dispensers too much, causing sticky hands… they really should get that fixed.
I will, of course, be back again… and probably again…

This amazing place is heaven for all Mac and cheese lovers. There are options for all from spicy to bbq. They combine the most random food items to taste like heaven. Be adventurous and try out different meals here, it’s worth it. If you have the time, dine in to receive your meal in a hot iron skillet. It’s a nice added touch!
If you live in the area, check your mail often for coupons. We often get buy one meal, get one half off or $ 5 off of $ 20 takeout.
I suggest the Memphis Mac! It’s my two favorite meals in one. Well done MACs well done.

I had the loaded baked potato variation and it was great! I will definitely go back to try other flavors that had be second guessing my first choice. The portion size was hardy and had to save half for later. This is another restaurant concept that makes you say «why didn’t I think of this.»

Great concept. Great for kids and families. You place your order at the counter. They have many types of «macs» to choose from, wedge salads, melts and kids meals. Macs are served in a cast iron pan. I ordered the Jalapeño mac with extra jalapenos. It arrived with little blobs of cream cheese throughout with bacon sprinkled on as well. Surprisingly creamy and good. Food was hot. Lots of tables and chairs. Chairs are plastic and kind of a turn off. Maybe they do not want ppl to stick around. LOL. We ordered a wedge salad too. It too arrived in a cast iron server. I ordered blue cheese dressing. Did not like it. It tasted metallic. Nice clean bathrooms. Pepsi products. If you are craving mac and cheese, you should give this place a try.

Jalapeño Popper is the only thing I know now. Amazing!

Visited on Oct 2, 2015. Ordered the Memphis Mac & shared with my daughter. We both got violently sick & puked a couple hours after eating here. This was the only food we shared throughout the entire day, so I know we got sick from Mac’s. My wife had a different plate and felt fine. I’m guessing the pork was rancid. I’ll never be going back…

We are huge fans of the one in the Dells, so we were in Madison and drove 15 miles out of the way to get here. I had the Taco Mac and Cheese. My wife got the ol’ standby, Jalapeño Popper.
This is just as amazing as the one in the Dells, in a small strip mall. They honor the MACs card (Buy 10, get 1 free). This is some of the most amazing Mac and cheese I’ve ever had and now that I live in Florida, I miss it like crazy!
Bring a MACs to the Orlando area please!

OMG! I wish they had one of these were her I loved her, but it seems to be a purely Wisconsin franchise. Macaroni and cheese sounds rather boring, but here it is served in a small cast-​iron skillet combined with any of a dozen different add-​ins. I got the jalapeño popper version, and I only regret the number of calories. The next time that I’m in town, I will be sure to stop here again.

A craving for Mac & Cheese combined with jet lag and moving apartments, led us to MACS last Saturday. This wasn’t our first encounter with MACS.
On my first visit, I ordered the regular Chipotle Mac & Cheese. On this particular visit, I ordered the Buffalo Mac and ordered it in the Mac Daddy size. The portion size on the Mac Daddy is huge. I was thinking ahead and planning for leftovers. However, we saw a couple sharing one of these which is probably a smart idea given the caloric intake.
I like my food spicy, but haven’t found a good option at MACS. I might try the Jalepeno option on the next visit. But, besides that I was a fan of the Buffalo Mac over the Chipotle.
Ordering is always quick and easy. For fast food and considering it is mac and cheese, it is pricey when you add in drinks. But, it beats buying all the ingredients on your own only to make a sub par in comparison mac and cheese dish.
They also have outdoor seating here which is nice in the summer. Overall, MACS is a great place to fulfill that craving for a cheesy dish. I’m sure we will be back.

If I could I would give this place a ¹⁰⁄₅ stars. from the moment you walk in you are greeted with warmth. The staff is amazing and prompt in making the food and helping you decide if you’re a first timer. I absolutely love cheese and there is no better place to get it than Wisconsin. This is some of the best Mac and cheese I’ve ever had. Just writing this review is making my mouth salivate. If you are visiting the dells, you MUST go to Macs. It will be the best decision you’ve made all week :)
I recommend getting the jalapeño popper Mac or the buffalo Mac, they both have some heat but it’s not overwhelming at all! Cheesy golden and great!

The best mac & cheese of my life, no joke. Working through trying every menu item; so far the favorite is the Chipotle Chicken. Get the mac daddy size so you can take some home & enjoy it again!

I needed a quick lunch so I decided to stop by Macs to get some good ol’ mac n cheese, the first impression I had was that it was a nice area, very new buildings so it is very modern and has a very nice feel to this restaurant. There were also a good amount of people there. So because I was on a time crunch, I did order my meal to go, I ordered the Hangover Mac n Cheese, which came in the Big Daddy size only. I believe I paid about 9.50 or so.
So I thought that the quality of the mac was very good, it was creamy and wasn’t lumpy so it had a good quality cheese, but I believe they used hot dog meat? It tasted like a Franks hot dog and the bread was very stale. I did think it was also strange that the meals didn’t include drinks, but that’s alright.
I was suprised that they only had one waitress who was supposed to tend to the cashier, and busting tables, and making sure everything was going okay.
I would go back again to try the other Mac n cheeses.

MACS is a good meal. Real good. I’ve been here 3 times, and each time I’ve been more impressed. I usually get the Chipotle Mac, and it hasn’t disappointed me. The ingredients blend well, and it has nice texture.
Why only 3 stars? Well, I feel like the price point is higher than it needs to be for what you get. I would only go there with coupons (which we get in the circular that comes to our place).

Yummy! I had not eaten mac & cheese in quite a while, and I was in the Sun Prairie area at lunch time, so MACS was perfect.
I ordered the popeye dish, which is mac & cheese with spinach, onions and mushrooms. This was my attempt at eating a «healthy» mac & cheese dish at MACS. (This seemed to have the most veggies out of all the options.)
It was incredibly tasty and creamy. I ordered the regular size, which was perfect for lunch since it wasn’t too filling. I felt satisfied but not disgustingly full.
The staff was very friendly and energetic. Fun atmosphere with a tin tile ceiling!
I would definitely go here again.

For what it is worth, the concept of MACs is extremely clever. This is Wisconsin where cheese is king. Why not start a restaurant that serves one of the best American comfort foods being pasta with great cheeses? Winning idea!
I dined where with my sister during the weekday a little bit after the lunch rush. The restaurant was pretty quite with only a few diners. Very clean and not overly sophisticated. For my dish, I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Mac, large. Had someone told me the portion sizes were going to be so large, I would have gotten a small! It was impossible or me to eat it all in one sitting. I saved more than half for lunch the next day. Mac n cheese is already a heavy meal when it is served solo. Adding chipotle sauce and chicken to it makes it even more fulfilling.
Overall, I was satisfied with my selection. I would have cut back on the chipotle sauce. It seem to overpower the cheese a tad bit. From my observation, the chicken is white meat which is a HUGE plus in my book seeing that I do not eat dark meat chicken.
Service was a bit slow. Took about 12 minutes to get our food despite us being 2 of 5 total customers. My sister and I were not in any rush so it was fine. Cashier/​waitress apologized for the long wait. Again. Not a big deal. She was super friendly.
I would like to give MACs another try ordering something else off their menu. Considering I am dieting, I am not sure if this is a good idea but what the hell!
They are a big on the $ side but considering the portion sizes, you really can’t complain too much.

Ventured out to try Macs today. Not that Mac n Chesse is something I should be eating on a regular basis (gotta lose some lb’s) but the
certificate was too enticing.
A bit like Noodles in atmosphere — order at the counter, it’s brought out to your table. Impressive menu with many fun variations of Mac n Cheese — plus melts (sandwiches) and salads too. We dove in and tried the Mama’s Mac (with hot dogs) and the Buffalo Chicken Mac. Both were VERY yummy. Comes out in a hot skillet, came with two pieces to toasty bread. Well cooked, very flavorful — good value. Our only «note» — most dishes come in two sizes, a small and large. We went for large and probably could have done the small. It’s ok, now we have some for later!
Staff was very nice and super friendly. The place could have been a bit cleaner as there were several tables with dishes on them when we got there. Very good place though and fun experience.

I have driven by this place many times and it always looks packed. I went Saturday night on a whim. I will start by saying the staff is über friendly. Happy to answer questions and give recommendations. The store was very clean considering patrons leave there skillets and trash at the table. There was a guy flying around cleaning and conversing with patrons. If he isn’t an owner or manager, he deserves a nice bonus.
I ordered the large Mama’s Mac and a drink. The Meal Deal included a freshly homemade chocolate chip cookie for less than a dollar more. Okay, sold. I managed to find a table and awaited my dinner. It arrived bubbly hot. I thought the portion was huge and with the richness of the Mac and Cheese, I only ate half. I had a nice portion and a cookie for lunch the next day. I would be interested in coming back and trying another flavor from their menu of 10 different choices.
This is a completely different place than Noodles & Co. So I don’t get the comparisons. I found the price to be similar or less costly than Noodles. If I was seeking a real Mac and Cheese while I’m out and about, I would happy find my way back to MACS.

MACS might have the best mac & cheese I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked pasta, a creamy sauce base, and a layer of melted cheese that was just a little crunchy around the edges. I could probably eat myself sick on it.
I specifically tried the Memphis Mac (BBQ pork and crispy onions) and the barbecue was perfect for cutting some of the richness of the dairy base. I also tried a bite of my boyfriend’s buffalo chicken macaroni and it was also very tasty.
We ordered our dinner for takeout and we were given a pickup time of about ten minutes from when we ordered it. We were in and out of the restaurant in a literal minute — we walked in, gave our names, were handed a bag, and walked back out. Not bad for 6:45 on a Friday night!
Though we weren’t inside the restaurant long, it was a cute little space that seemed clean and cozy and pulled heavily from the design of Noodles. While MACS and Noodles are on par design-​wise, MACS blows Noodles’ macaroni and cheese out of the water. Because of this fact, I am grateful that I live on the other side of Madison, lest I end up too deep into a mac and cheese habit.

Oh my gosh the best birthday lunch on planet!
It was so delicious.
I got the chicken bacon ranch mac & cheese and my date got the pulled pork mac & cheese and they were both phenomenal.
The mac & cheese was very creamy and was bubbling hot when I came to the table. We both got the regular sizes instead of the Mack daddy size. Which was plenty of food to fill us up.
The atmosphere is very casual and open and on this particular day a little cold so you may want to bring a coat or a sweatshirt to warm up.
I will definitely be returning for more mac & cheese!

M.A.C.S., which stands for Macaroni and Cheese Shop, is an easy place to love. I mean, what’s not to adore about a restaurant that offers ten different takes on the ultimate comfort food: Mac and cheese. And after enjoying a flavor packed meal that was made to order with fresh ingredients, I think I’m looking forward to a return trip much as my tween daughter and teen son.
MACS is located across from the Sun Prairie Woodman’s and shares space in a building with a Starbucks and an Elements massage studio. The minimalist interior is an ode to the Dairy State, with cheddar-​colored walls and cheesy references covering the wall by the entrance. We arrived after the main dinner rush and the restaurant was surprising clean despite its newfound popularity as a family dining destination.
In addition to mac and cheese, MACS serves up six different melts, three wedge salads and three types of desserts. They also offer a kid’s menu and a gluten free cheesy potato option to boot. Very cool, MACS, very cool.
The mac and cheese dishes come in individual-​sized cast iron skillets with two serving sizes: regular (about 6 inches in diameter) and Mac Daddy (about 9 inches in diameter). The skillet is a great serving vessel for this meal, as some of the cheese bakes onto the sides, creating a delicious crunchy foil to the sinfully creamy interior. The only drawback is that is near impossible to scrape the baked-​on cheese off, since the flimsy black plastic fork that comes with the meal is no match for that tasty baked-​on crust.
The ordering process is similar to Noodles & Company: 1) queue up, reviewing the menu options above the cashier while you wait; 2) order and pay for your meal; 3) receive a number and find a table and 4) an employee delivers the food and the fun began.
The Popeye MAC (provolone, mozzarella, spinach, sautéed onions and mushrooms) I ordered needs to be renamed the Magic Mushroom, since the pile of expertly sautéed, fresh mushrooms were the highlight of this dish. Other than needing more spinach to balance the richness of the dish, MACS impressed with how well they prepared my order. With perfectly cooked al dente ribbed macaroni, the crunchy, golden brown bread crumb topping and the sinfully creamy cheese sauce, this is comfort food done right.
Risking the potential loss of my digits, I snuck a sample of the Original MAC and the Mama’s MAC (cheddar and mozzarella cheese with fried hot dogs) before they were completely devoured by my ravenous children. These two dishes matched the well-​executed preparation of my dish, making me eagerly await my next opportunity to explore the other menu options. Here’s to that day coming sooner rather than later.