I LOVE their patty melt - all of them. So so good Also, ice cream selection and cookies are adorable. Mac and cheese is good, but honestly their patty melt is truly my favorite read more

I'm not sure why this place has such good reviews. This was truly the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. I think the cheese sauce on the noodles was fake cheese or velveeta or something. Nothing about it tasted real. The pizza I think was frozen or was second hand from Chuck e. cheese. The wings were disgusting too. The BBQ sauce was way too sweet. The fries were okay but there was a hair in them! I would not eat here again. read more

Been wanting to try this place for years and finally got the chance to! It's a cute little hole in the wall with plenty of options to pick from. From the obvious, Mac and cheese, to burgers and chicken tenders. They even have plenty of dessert options. The wait staff were so accommodating and kind. I came here with a friend group and we were the only guests dining inside. They had music blasting and we asked if they could lower the volume a bit and did so immediately. I got the All American patty melt with a side of fries. The fries were top tier. I enjoy my fries on the crispier side and there was definitely a good amount that were crispy. I also like the type of fries that look directly cut from a russet potato. The patty melt was to be expected. A typical diner type. It did lack flavor/seasoning, so I appreciated the onions which gave it some help flavor wise. The patty was also dry, so that was unfortunate. The pulled pork Mac and cheese was good. It was a healthy portion of the toppings, but the Mac and cheese itself fell short on the flavor as well. I can see and taste real cheese, but something was missing. I also prefer more aldente noodles and these were on the almost overcooked side for me. The garlic bread is your standard can't go wrong garlic bread. I gave 4/5 because I expected more flavor for the Mac and Cheese. They specialize in it after all! Overall, I think dishes would benefit from some extra seasoning, but for the price it's pretty unbeatable. The quality is there just needs that extra flavor to really enhance the whole experience. read more

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Owner and employees here are so kind. The specialty Mac n Cheese is unreal - I had the pulled pork one and can't recommend it enough. Love this spot! read more

Amazing food , service , dessert , and a nice little atmosphere. Would definitely come back . 30$ for 2 people + leftovers read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Pizza Mac N cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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All things Mac. The only issue is choosing as there are a ton of options. The food is great, the service is quick and friendly, and it's a classic Chicago dive. read more

We were looking for something to eat and husband said 'what about mac and cheese' and then promptly fell asleep. I think we carried some of this out during the pandemic, but I think we only did the mac and cheese as a side. The only thing I don't like about the online menu is that is doesn't really explain how big each portion is. I went ahead and ordered two large portions, a 7 cheese and a classic. The portions are huge, large was enough for me husband and I to split. Pretty good value considering we got four servings out of it. Both were good, but I preferred the classic while my husband the 7 cheese. I found the 7 cheese a little salty for my liking. Overall if you like mac and cheese this is solid. I can't vouch for the specialty varieties, but the standard ones are really good. read more

Amazing service especially from Brianna! They have ice cream scooped in store and the food was great. Recommend the Mac and Cheese, the large size was really affordable and I had plenty extra left over. Great vibes and huge menu read more

The service was great, the lady at the front desk was super warm, patient, and friendly. Solid first impression of the place. Everything on the menu made my mouth water. I got the italian beef mac n cheese. Im glad they gave an extra side of hot giardiniera bc I like my food spicy. The beef itself was classic, nothing special. They topped it off with a nice thick toasted layer of mozzarella. The mac n cheese itself was nice but not particularly flavorful or creamy, i like a thick creamy mac. It had a bit more of a soupy texture. I think cheese lovers would like it still but it wasnt special imo. If i come back, I'd probably try a patti melt and the ice cream. I dont think I'll go out of my way to come back. Im in the area often though. Inside ambience is laid back which i like. read more

My partner and I went to Joey G's on a Saturday afternoon and stepped into cheesy mac heaven. Here is what we ordered: Classic Mac & Cheese (small) Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese (small) Cheesy Fries (large) Italian Beef w Giardiniera Scoop of ice cream (chocolate chip cookie dough) Free Italian butter cookie with a $5 purchase We felt like little kids, giddy and delighted. It is fast casual; order at the counter and seat yourself. The cashier did bring our food out to us, and our food came out freshly made to order in tin foil containers, which were then placed in bright yellow baskets. I love Joey G's diner feel. Taking all the leftovers from our meal was super easy, all we had to do was ask for lids. My partner, mid-bite of a forkful of cheesy pasta, said "this is the best mac n cheese I've ever had." We've been wanting to come here for about a year, and finally trekked to Ukrainian Village. The restaurant is right at the corner of Western and Augusta. We found free parking easily along Western. We wanted to try a specialty mac and the classic mac so we could compare against a control. The cheese was creamy and nothing that I could ever recreate on my own. I can't wait to try the jalapeño mac and the Buffalo Chicken mac, and the chicken bacon ranch mac. They use the corkscrew rotini/fusilli noodles and it just catches and holds all the cheese. Their mac n cheeses was drool-worthy and the smalls came with two pieces of garlic bread. Another note about their Italian Beef. I mean, WOW. Move over Portillo's, maybe I've been living under a rock but their Italian beef here I would dare say was actually my favorite. We ordered it wet with giardiniera and I am still thinking about it. Their Monday special is an Italian Beef sandwich (limit two!) for ONLY $5.95. I am trying to clear my Mondays just for this deal. Joey G's is all the rage, get your Mac (fusilli) & cheese fix, plus your Italian Beef fix, and just get here stat! You can choose an Italian butter cookie from the counter with an order of $5. And coming back to the feeling of nostalgia and being a kid, my partner and I ended our meal by sharing an ice cream cone and nibbling on cookies. It does not get better than this :) read more

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My former patient had this on yesterday and he and his wife talked about how good it was. It looked delicious and I wanted to try it so my coworkers and I ordered DoorDash. I am not impressed. The patty melt had absolutely no taste to it. All I taste were onions. The meat had absolutely no flavor. The Mac and cheese was bland. It taste like boxed Mac and cheese. It was delivered too fast I knew something was wrong. They put no effort into making it taste good. After a couple of bites my coworker stated she was over it. I am too and we won't be ordering here again read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Small 7 Cheese Mac n Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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ordered through uber eats and right off the bat no milkshakes and was given a $10 gift card ($21 for the shakes) food was extremely low quality taste like great value canned chicken and no seasoning to speak of, buffalo chicken mac was moldy like old food reheated and panini was burnt. this place looked amazing but was so overated and was the worst quality food I've ever ordered by far read more

Small business but big flavor! Two outdoor tables. Lots of unique dishes using man n cheese as the base. Attentive server. read more

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Nice and friendly service inside. I appreciated how I was handled and treated by the cashier. Very efficient but still treated like a patron. The Mac and cheese options were extensive and I tried the Italian beef and 7 cheese. I didn't love their base Mac n cheese and all of the options were just the base plus other things. When I want Mac n cheese, I'm usually looking for something richer and more full and I just didn't get that feeling. It's hard to describe but it felt thin like velveta vs a proper roux and cheese. I doubt they use velveta but probably a lot of American cheese which has its place don't get me wrong, but I think I would've preferred a harder and sharper cheese in the mix just to make it more interesting and give it more of a mouthfeel. read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've posted a review of Joey G's before but it deserves another one. Their mac and cheese is absolutely amazing! At this point, I have tried nearly every combination on the menu and I can't begin to say how amazing each concoction is in its own way! The mac and cheese by itself is perfection and when you add in all of the fresh ingredients it turns into a casserole of cheesy, delicious HEAVEN! I have been coming here for several years now and have wowed numerous guests with this hidden gem. I intend to come back as much as possible! Best Mac and Cheese in the city BY FAR! read more

Our favorite stop on our way home from gymnastics practice!! Great food, better service!

Actually really good Mac and cheese with more options than I would have imagined. Priced fairly for the portions and it's a quaint little space. Never had any problems with service or quality. read more

This some white people Mac and cheese be weary ... toppings r yummy tho and lady at counter was nice :^)

The BBQ chicken Mac & cheese & pizza slice deals are amazing! I had a slice of pizza from the warmer and it was terrific, but then the bossman himself walked up to me and gave me a fresh slice & asked what I thought. I don't just think it's amazing, I know it is! read more

Easily the worst mac and cheese I've ever had and quite possibly the worst thing I've ever gotten from a restaurant. Whatever substance they're passing off as cheese is truly vile. It reminds me a lot of school cafeteria nacho cheese, but with a much more off-putting flavor and texture. It's significantly worse than any boxed mac and cheese or frozen mac and cheese from the grocery store. I rarely waste food, but this was the first dish in years that went straight in the trash after a few bites. I will certainly not come back to Joey G's, I can't support a business that has such little integrity that they're willing to serve this to paying customers. Seriously, go anywhere else in Chicago for mac and cheese because it can't possibly be as bad as Joey G's. read more

If all your looking for is great food, this is the place to go, if you want great food and service you hit jackpot! It may be Joey Gs but it felt more like going to uncle Joeys cause you were family by the time you left! You fry a free cookie just for ordering, you have 22 flavor options for spectacular ice cream and let's talk Mac and cheese! The classic was this perfect blend of mamas Mac, baked with a perfect crisp top and gooey soft Mac inside. Elevate this with the ridiculous amount of toppings and you e got Joey Gs Mac and Cheese! Located right outside the boriqua area he has a phenomenal chorizo version that cannot be overlooked. The flavors explode in your mouth and leave you so satisfied. I had the privilege of going on a Saturday where the special was baked crab, and I'm not talking imitation this was chunks out of the shell crab that was buttery flaky and fresh! I expected it to be just on top with a bit but it turned out to be mixed through, for the price I paid I was beyond happy with the quality of the meal I got! If you're on the fence, make sure you stop by and prove me right! read more

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I feel like the owner should really know when to partways with some of the items. We ordered some desserts that less than fresh and my family was very disappointed. We visit there often but after this experience, I think we'll find somewhere else. read more

I was really excited to try the mac n cheese here... unfortunately it was the most bland and expensive kraft mac n cheese i've ever had. The toppings were great but the base itself left much to be desired. The service was great though! read more

+ Let's begin by saying If 0 stars was an option that would absolutely be my choice. I was excited to try this new restaurant and its variety menu. However, after my meal today I would HIGHLY discourage anyone wasting their hard-earned dollars by choosing this place. I ordered the Mac Daddy Dog and the original Mac n' Cheese. This is honestly the most disgusting meal I have ever ate in Chicago. For starters how are you going to be known for your Mac n' Cheese and it's not real Mac n' Cheese with FLAVOR. This tastes like a five-year-old who made this after school without parental supervision. It's nowhere near AUTHETIC!! Disgusting even with no flavor. Now on to the hotdog, flavorless, and over consumed by unnecessary ingredients. This is nothing but a gentrified hotdog! Who puts pickles on hot dogs? A typical hotdog that's appears to be from your nearest gas station. This meal was so awful, I didn't even finish it. Nor did my friend, he was also disgusted. I immediately put everything that was uneaten which was all of it, back in the bag, then a garbage bag and disposed of it outside because this "food" is not even worthy of sitting in my home garbage can. $32 of trash. . Pros: Food was ready, and the French fries are delicious. Seriously, do not waste your money here. Joey G's Mac n' Cheese is only going to be good if you're highly intoxicated or off some serious drugs unless you just naturally have no taste buds because I promise, the mac n' cheese has no flavor. read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Regular medium Mac n' Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've heard great things about this restaurant, but I just did not experience any of it. The cheese honestly tasted like velveeta to me. My friend got the Italian beef Mac and cheese and did not like the fact that there was water in his dish. The Italian bread that was served to us was super hard and inedible. Our experience was not good at all. read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Medium Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can only review the order I had which was the original baked Mac & cheese . So delicious . So happy this is just a skip , hop and a walk from me ! Very creamy , very cheesy , good flavor . I'm intrigued to try the other flavors ! read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a great lunch today with my son at Joey G's Mac & Cheese. We had the Bacon, Chicken Ranch M&C and the Italian Beef M&C. They were both delicious! We also had a great chat with the infamous Joey G himself. Great food, great guy, great staff! We'll definitely be going back! Thanks again Joey G and staff! read more

They have WAY more than just Mac and cheese... The woman behind the counter was so nice. All I had was ice cream but it was incredibly good, and a good value too! I want to come back and get an Italian beef! read more

Food was terrible. Would give it 0/5. Do not recommend coming here. Cheese was from a can

Amazing place ! Drove by and said I have to eat here. They didn't disappoint! Nice clean restaurant, friendly staff. Food was made to order and It as fresh. Spoke with the owner who was a Chicago native and understands what good comfort food is about Will definitely be back for more ! read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Medium Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese Large Italian Beef Mac n Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They have a totally awesome and insane menu with every kind of mac and cheese under the sun. I have tried a couple different things but the jalapeño mac and cheese is my absolute favorite. The service is wonderful. Employees are kind and food is quick. They also have a great dessert selection of ice cream and cookies! read more

This place is a great place to go if you really want mac & cheese. They also have an amazing selection of ice cream. The people that work there are the best! If you're around Joey G's make sure you stop there. read more

Me and my friend come here all the time. It is such an amazing place and it's always an amazing experience. we actually met Joey once, and he was so nice and kind. read more

let me tell you about a great neghborhood go to for mac and cheese i cant name all the mac and cheeses but he has them the original is my favorite but let me tell you about a keept secret the beefs mouthwatering the burgers are juicy meaty and delish local farm beef and you can taste the difference the patty melts melt in your mouth so flavorful but one more thing the pizza and the shakes ive had Starbucks ive had dunkin just try it youl see why im writing this review wich i never do please enjoy read more

Came in maybe 30mins before closing time (SORRY) and all 11 of us ordered items, the cashier was not too talkative but, maybe she's just there to do her job & probably because she wants to go home on time, hahaha, they serve different types of cookies & ice cream w/little sprinkles you can add on if you'd like, didn't take any photos because everyone was Hungary & we were at Stellas (again) IF you are a Mac & Cheese fanatic, this is the place to be because whatever favorite food or topping you have in mind, that's the types of mac&cheese they have or if you just an ordinary mac&cheese typea person, this is a must try. read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - 1 Cashier & 1 Chef - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was amazing! Everyone loved the variety of Mac & Cheese. The quantity and prices were great!

We were fretting about what to serve 8-10 people who were coming over for a movie night at our place (we watched the Conjuring 3 and highly recommend it as a group activity!). Did a search on Yelp and found this gem on the corner of Western and Augusta. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint at all! I'm a stickler for good Mac 'n' Cheese. I've been burned in the past (literally too!) by bad ones which had overcooked pasta and watery cheese, but they do an amazing job at Joey G's with the texture and consistency of the Mac. We ordered 1 family sized (feeds ~6 people) regular Mac n Cheese and another family sized Taco Mac n Cheese. I highly recommend them both! For the Taco Mac, imagine sour cream, pico de gallo and that delicious guac on top of the Mac that has layers of seasoned ground beef within... All our guests loved it and since we went family size, my wife and I had leftovers for lunch the next day as well. On top of the amazing Macs, going into the spot made me so happy too! It's such a cute little space and I highly recommend a date night with your SO if you're both into dates where you can spend hours chatting about the happiest times from your childhoods and not worry about which fork to use for your next course. They also serve ice cream and other baked goods (tons of cookies!) When I went for the pick-up, they were giving out free cookies and I recommend the strawberry cream ones! So, the next time you're craving solid comfort food and not the "blue box/stick it in a microwave" kind (which does have its own time and place, mind you!), get your fix at Joey G's. Definitely going to be a regular here! read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - This Mac n Cheese is too sexy for the internet but still, here we are. - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Why have I waited THIS long to eat here???? I only live a couple blocks away!! People if you want cheese and pasta and more cheese THIS IS YOUR PLACE!! I love Mac n cheese but usually it's a little cheesy or not seasoned well or dry (aaaahhhh) some times or just not right. But here ??? It was PERFECT!!!! Even had left overs from medium and it tasted EVEN better next day after heating! Yes it didn't dry up even next day! Wow! Okay enough just go and have it.. the cheese is cheesy, their pasta is perfectly cooked and a medium can certainly feed two people! Totally coming back neighbor! read more

Joey G's Mac n Cheese - Medium Classic Mac n Cheese sooo good!! - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's not very often that you get to patronize a local restaurant that not only has phenomenal food but also one of the most positive and pleasant owners you will ever meet in this neighborhood. I'm so glad that Joey G opened up his vision for the rest of us. Such a great little local spot! read more

I won't get this again. I make better Mac and cheese and frankly the blue box does too. Plus I asked for panko and didn't get it.