Jus' Mac

My spouse and I decided to try Agnes & Sherman for brunch after reading that it had earned the No…read more 12 spot on Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2026 list. Being recognized among the 25 best new restaurants in the country certainly caught our attention, and we were curious to discover what made this Houston restaurant so special. We arrived with high expectations, and I can confidently say that the experience did not disappoint. The first thing that stood out wasn't the food, but the people and the atmosphere. From the moment we walked through the door until we left, the hospitality was extraordinary. Our server, Jorge, was wonderful, but what truly impressed us was how that same level of warmth, professionalism, and attentiveness extended to the entire staff. Everyone made us feel genuinely welcome, something that speaks volumes about the restaurant's commitment to hospitality. The atmosphere complemented the experience perfectly. The restaurant had a lively, welcoming energy, with great music playing at just the right volume, loud enough to enjoy but never interfering with conversation. It's those thoughtful details, combined with exceptional service, that make a dining experience truly memorable. Then came the food, and this is where the experience became even more interesting. We started with the Savory Scallion Waffle with Fried Orange Chicken, and what an incredible combination of flavors! The chicken was cooked to perfection, with a beautifully crispy exterior that reminded me of traditional Southern fried chicken. But what really elevated the dish was the orange sauce. Its sweet and tangy character complemented the savory chicken beautifully, creating a combination that felt both familiar and surprisingly different. The scallion waffle was equally impressive. It had everything a properly prepared waffle should have: a lightly crispy, golden exterior, a soft and tender interior, and plenty of flavor. What made the dish exceptional was the perfect balance between savory and sweet. The richness of the fried chicken, the sweetness and acidity of the orange sauce, and the savory notes of the waffle worked together in complete harmony. Nothing overpowered anything else. Every component complemented the others, making this a truly memorable interpretation of chicken and waffles. Next came the Chilled Noodles, a dish that immediately caught our attention because, unlike the noodle dishes we're accustomed to, these were served cold. It was an interesting change, but one that worked beautifully. The flavors were excellent, delivering everything you would expect from a great noodle dish, with the ginger and scallion adding a wonderful savory character. However, what really stood out to both of us were the pieces of pickled shiitake mushrooms. Their earthy, rich flavor, combined with a subtle tanginess, added an unexpected dimension to the noodles. It's amazing how one ingredient can elevate an entire dish, and in this case, the mushrooms did exactly that. What initially seemed like an unusual choice turned into another pleasant surprise. Of course, no brunch would be complete without a couple of good cocktails, so we ordered a Mimosa and a Bloody Mary. Both were very good, but the Mimosa particularly stood out. It was well prepared, refreshing, and had a generous pour of alcohol. They certainly didn't skimp on the champagne! It had just the right balance of flavor and strength, making it clear that Agnes & Sherman takes its cocktails just as seriously as its food. A great complement to an already excellent brunch. Just when we thought we had experienced all the culinary surprises of the afternoon, dessert arrived. We ordered the Pandan Nice Cream Sundae, and this was probably our most unexpected discovery. Nice cream is a plant-based alternative to traditional ice cream, and I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from a vegan frozen dessert. To our surprise, it was incredibly flavorful, wonderfully light, and refreshing. The pandan brought a delicate, distinctive flavor that made the dessert feel different from a traditional ice cream sundae. It was satisfying without feeling heavy or overly rich, making it the perfect way to finish brunch. Definitely a pleasant surprise and something we would happily order again. The restaurant was packed during brunch, so I would strongly recommend making a reservation in advance. Also, be prepared for a little challenge when it comes to parking. There was no valet service available, and finding street parking can be difficult, especially during busy hours. My advice is to arrive a little early and allow yourself extra time to find a spot. Looking back at our visit, what impressed me most was how everything came together. The extraordinary hospitality made us feel welcome from beginni

Been looking forward to trying this place out. Heard good things online and from friends. The…read moreservice was great. The staff was super friendly and attentive. Gotta give shoutout to the decor and ambiance. It's super cozy. Probably weird to say but I loved the tiles in the hallway to restroom. So the food. Outside of the novelty the flavors are just ok. It's cool to have these Asian twists to western food but nothing really wowed me. Even tho it's popular I'd say pass on the chicken and waffles. The butter was delicious and the waffle was crispy but I'd rather have a regular scallion pancake. And the orange chicken was like any other. Think I prefer the smaller crispier pieces u get at other places. They do give u good amount of meat tho since it whole thigh. The best thing was the shrimp toast. It's like honey walnut shrimp but with toast. They have a layer of shrimp mousse and the sauce on top of toast. Unique way to serve a classic flavor. The hamburger fried rice was solid. Like a Big Mac but fried rice. My mom said it tasted like Zatarin dirty rice. Not bad but yeah I'd give it another shot to try their brunch menu which looks better and has more options. But first impression is that it's alright. Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. And it's out of my way so I doubt I'd go again.

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Squable

4.3(670 reviews)

0.8 mi•The Heights

Really phenomenal brunch experience We sat outdoors which…read morein retrospect was our own fault for trying to brave the Houston summer heat The indoors ambiance was cozy and neat Our brunch cocktails were all phenomenal and great tasting We got a few dishes - standouts being the oyster toast (generous amount of brined oysters, a refreshingly tart contrast to the rest of the dishes) and the breakfast bolognese (must get, such a hearty, meaty homemade bolognese sauce)! The fried chicken was well balanced, good brine and a crispy delicate batter. The bread with butter and jam was also quite decent. And prices were not too jaw breaking for an upscale brunch experience. Would definitely come back again!

The quality has gone down. Everything is extremely salty to the point where you get salt burnt…read moretongue and cannot taste any other flavours afterwards. The only saving grace was their pâté starter and that sets the bar low. Service and drinks are still wonderful, but goodness hold off on the salt or get kitchen staff that doesn't have cigarette burnt tongue and hence cannot discern excess seasoning.

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Dessert

Shandy's

4.0(137 reviews)

0.5 mi•The Heights

We have frequented the antique shops in The Heights for years and always ignored what we thought…read morewas a tiny beverage shop. We found ourselves there at lunchtime and hungry this Sunday afternoon and decided to peek inside and see if it might be an option. We discovered it to be much larger than we thought and it had a beautiful ambiance. We were asked to seat ourselves and brought menus almost immediately. This wasn't just a sandwich shop; they had a surprisingly full menu. We ordered two sandwiches, chicken salad and a BLT. One came with fries and the other with "house-made chips." Everything was absolutely delicious and presented as if they'd been prepared by a gourmet chef. The service was great. The restroom was spotless. I only wish this place was located closer to home so that we could explore more of their menu. Reading some of the negative comments here, I don't think they are quite fair. Shandy's is a boutique restaurant in a premium area of Houston and I thought their prices are modest considering. I would recommend this place without hesitation.

My mom wanted to come to Shandy's for her birthday because we were doing an activity nearby…read moreafterwards. I eat a dairy free and grain free diet so this one was a little tough for me. I asked our server a couple questions about some of the dishes and was met with Irritation and rudeness and comments like, "of course there is cream in the mashed potatoes, it's mashed potatoes!" I was also told that the green beans were "just fried in a little bit of olive oil", yet they came out on my plate in a brown sauce. Hmm. Our server seemed to be very nice to a couple tables around us but not so much with us. She also appeared to be the only staff person in the restaurant out on the floor. I overheard other people calling her Shandy and it turned out she was the owner! I was appalled! As a female, I'm passionate about supporting other females and women-owned businesses, especially minority women. But I do expect a certain level of professionalism and to be treated with respect. I didn't find that at Shandy's :( My mom provided feedback to the owner after our meal and the owner indicated to my mom that my mom was the only person to ever give her this type of feedback. After reading other reviews, it appears that I am not the only one who has been made to feel this way.

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La Lucha

4.4(1.1k reviews)

0.9 mi•The Heights

Good food, drink and service! Fried chicken is their best dish and the classic margarita with…read moremezcal.

Perfect casual Saturday afternoon kind of place. Menu is Houston southern. I say Houston southern…read morebecause they have shrimp tacos and ceviche. We had the deviled eggs, grilled shrimp, collard greens, and fried chicken with biscuits. The grilled shrimp and collards were delicious. I will get the same thing next time. They served eight large and fresh Gulf shrimp. The collards have some kick. The shrimp is a good value for $24. Service was good and the drinks were tasty. Nice place.

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The Ginger Mule

I've never had a long wait here but we are always sure to come as early as we can because seats can…read morefill up fast in this cozy retreat! The ambiance as soon as you walk in is welcoming, inviting, and intimate. Even if you dine outside, you are sure to feel cozy like a meal in your own home. The hostess always makes you feel invited. Any waiter we have had here has given GREAT recommendations so it helps us break free of ordering the same thing over and over. We have never had a single day of bad service here so we have become regulars anytime we travel into the inner loop of Houston for business or fun. The flavors? My goodness the flavor here in every dish truly speaks to whoever is cooking these incredible dishes! We've even wanted to ask what we can do to even get our dishes at home this amazing! Their bang bang sauce is something you can rave about if you like a little kick to your broccoli. Yum! Luckily a lot of the appetizers are family style but we all still end up battling to finish the last bite before our main dish comes along! My husband has never been a vegetable eater and thanks to the Ginger Mule, we are changing up our dishes at home too! Whatever they are doing here, I hope they keep it up because we absolutely LOVE the food here!! Thank you to everyone here and we can't wait to be back!!!!

My experience at the Ginger Mule was delightful! I had always been curious to try it and I happen…read moreto have an optometrist appointment nearby and decided to give it a go! Friendly staff, cute ambience, and the food, while simple was fresh and so tasty! I was pleasantly surprised and the best part was that I didn't feel gross, icky or full after eating. Albeit, I got a breakfast sandwich and didn't eat all the sourdough. I thought the sourdough was a bit dry, so I opted to just eat the eggs and veggies! Either way, I'd definitely come back. The beet juice was a 3.5/5 in my book. I enjoyed the food more than my juice. And I felt the juice was a bit overpriced. Great vibes and a great choice for healthy, clean eating!

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The Post Beer and Wine Garden

4.4(116 reviews)

0.6 mi•The Heights

My wife and I had an amazing time at this neighborhood wine bar-- we just moved in down the street…read moreand can't wait to come back! Colton behind the bar made the experience, he's extremely knowledgeable and fun to talk to; walking us through a thoughtful tasting of wines we'd never even heard of and helping us purchase a bottle from Mexico we never would've picked without his guidance. I can't recommend enough for wine enthusiasts or anyone looking for a laid-back date night, thanks for a great time!

Post Beer & Wine is one of those neighborhood spots that instantly makes a bar crawl better. We…read morestopped in during a crawl and ended up lingering longer than planned, which feels like the best compliment you can give a place. We enjoyed a glass or two of wine, tossed some darts, and soaked in the relaxed, unpretentious vibe. It is casual in the right way. Easy to talk, easy to stay, and not trying too hard to be anything other than a solid local bar. The real highlight, though, is Posty the bar cat. An adorable black and white cat who clearly runs the place. Getting to know Posty outside was an unexpected and genuinely charming moment that made the stop memorable. If you are a cat person, this alone will win you over. Even if you are not, it is hard not to smile. Great drinks, darts, friendly energy, and a bar cat that steals the show. Post Beer & Wine is exactly the kind of place you hope to find when hopping around Houston, and absolutely worth a stop even if you are not on a crawl.

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Savoir

4.0(551 reviews)

1.0 mi•The Heights

Ordered restaurant week to go and it was seamless. Ordered online. Picked up at time promised…read more Hostess was pleasant. Told me about the happy hour that's everyday 2-6. It's so hard to find a weekend happy hour. So this is on the board for visit. I had the ceaser salad and salmon w vegetables. It was good. You can also order delivery on door dash. which is convenient.

Really enjoyed my HRW lunch here and would definitely return!…read more I got the escargot & salmon - both were perfectly done and I left the meal full. My friends got the lobster bisque (not as thick as I'd like but still tasty and the additional crab (+$4) was well worth it), steak frites (ordered medium rare but came out medium well...), and mushroom risotto (small serving and VERY salty). Service was a bit slow. Parking is valet only for $5.

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Elliot's Table

4.4(313 reviews)

2.4 mi•The Heights

I came here to celebrate my birthday and had a great time! There is outside seating but the inside…read moreis very small and cozy. It is definitely recommended to make reservations. We ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and one of the waiters was very kind and let my husband try some of the sauces to make sure he would like it. He also let us try a sample of the wine we ordered. I ordered the ribs and grits with roasted vegetables and I really enjoyed it. My husband had the red fish and it was a bit too fishy for our taste. We also had the homemade strawberry cake and it was delicious! I would definitely come back again!

Came here for a birthday dinner and truth be told, I had never heard of this place. If you look up…read morethe definition of a cozy restaurant, this place fits the description. It is tiny and packed tight inside, but they do have patio seating as well. Parking is very limited, but you can find street parking nearby. Reservations are highly recommended but walk ins are welcome. We had a few people taking care of us that night and they were all great. I was between a few items and they were very helpful in steering me in the right direction. We started off with a few bottles of wine to get the night started. From what I understand, their wine list is one of the things they are known for. Your only other option for an adult beverage is limited options of canned or bottled beers. I didn't really have a say in the wine we shared, but what we had was delicious and paired nicely with the items we ordered. For starters, we went with the highly recommended bread service. Get this! This bread was so good. I doubt they make it as ordered, but it came out like it was fresh out of the oven. It was a nice crusty bread with a fluffy interior served on a cutting board with a huge smear of miso butter. We then went with the Crispy Cauliflower which was one of my favorite dishes of the night. It was smothered in a gochujang aioli and reminded me of a general tso chicken or something. Very good. Thai Chili Rubs was next and these were so good as well. I'm a sucker for all the Asian flavor profiles and this hit that. For my entree, I ended up with the Pork Chop w/ Chutney. This was a huge chop on a layer of apple sauce and a wonderful chutney that contrasted the sweet sauce. Every layer worked well together. I will say the pork chop was just slightly over cooked, in some parts. It also came with green beans which was cooked just right. No room for dessert as we had another party to head to. Overall, I'm glad my friends picked this spot for their birthday celebration. I am now in the know about this place and will consider coming back in the future.

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Mac & cheese

Heights & Co

3.6(182 reviews)

1.0 mi•The Heights

Actually LOVED the food here. The HRW menu was excellent. Everything we had was delicious,…read morecocktails included. This is the best Cacio e Pepe pasta I have had. Perfectly al dente and so savory. Added chicken and it was very good. The burger here is also amazingggg. Our appetizers were great as well - loved the crab bruschetta. Service could have been a little better but I think someone was being trained. We made a reservation and had the cutest table indoors. I will say the window unit inside seemed to be off and it was a little toasty. Parking lot is big and easy to get to. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

We came for happy hour and sat inside. It's still too warm to sit outside. The staff is awesome…read more They cover tables for each other and we're supper attentive to with us, taking our orders, taking whatever wasn't being used off the table. We started with a Basil Collins and Heights Pink Lemonade. We also ordered the Bruschetta & Burrata, the Spinach & Artichoke dip, and the Sage Oil & Herb fries to share. We just wanted something to munch on with our drinks but intend to come back for a proper meal soon!

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Outdoor seating

Field & Tides

4.2(723 reviews)

1.5 mi•The Heights

I ordered the shrimp and my husband ordered the scallops. They were both delicious. We also had the…read moreoctopus appetizer, called the Pulpo, which I thought was tasty. Octopus tends to be quite chewy, but I think they cooked it perfectly. Our server was prompt in checking in on us, refilling our drinks, and clearing used dishes/utensils which I really appreciated. The ambience is nice. They have a lovely patio area but we dined inside. I would definitely return to try different menu items. Apologies for the quality of photos, we dug in before I remembered to snap a photo.

I've heard so much about Field & Tides, so when I was looking for a place in the area for dinner, I…read morefigured this was the perfect time to finally give it a try. We went around 6 p.m. on a weekday, and they had a steady flow of business. It's a small restaurant with a small parking lot, but they do have an additional lot across the street. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Our waiter was also tending the bar. He was incredibly friendly and working hard, but because he seemed to be juggling so much on his own, service was on the slower side. For the appetizer, we ordered the Crispy Fried Oysters & Brussels, and I got the redfish for my entrée. The Brussels sprouts were flash-fried perfectly, and I loved the sweetness of the chili honey glaze. The oysters had a nice crispy coating, but I found them to be a little bland. The redfish, though, was absolutely the star of the meal. I cleaned my plate. It was served with Hoppin' John and a lemon butter sauce. I had never heard of Hoppin' John before, but it's essentially a Southern rice-and-bean dish, and paired with that lemon butter, it was so flavorful. It complemented the fish perfectly.

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Mary C.

14 years ago

I've been to Jus' Mac a couple times and each time, it was just OK. For the price, I really expected more. I love mac n cheese, but I make way better at home. Each item I've tried tastes a little like they made it all yesterday and are just heating it up. That's fine if you're paying for a cheap meal, but last time I went, my sister and I each got a small mac, a salad, and a drink and the total came to $30+. That's pretty steep. Also, this might have just rubbed me the wrong way, but when I last went, I was about 6 months pregnant. When I ordered, I wanted to order the four cheese mac, but it doesn't list the kinds of cheeses. As a pregnant women, I can't have unpasteurized cheeses because of the chance of contracting Listeria. When I asked the girl at the counter what kinds of cheese are in the mac, she told me she couldn't tell me because it was a secret recipe. When I explained about the unpasteurized cheeses and pregnancy (I didn't look very pregnant, so I just assumed she didn't know), she just said "Well, I don't think any of them are unpasteurized." I asked her if she could get a manager or someone who would be able to tell me for sure and she just turned to a guy standing behind the counter and asked him, "Do you think any of the cheeses are unpasteurized?" His answer: "Um, probably not." When I said I really needed a better answer than that, he said "You should be OK." I ended up changing my order. read more

Sarah D.

237

8 years ago

Pro: The macaroni was pretty good. We got the Half Baked and Pit Master and weren't disappointed. Con: Non-existent customer service. We had never been here before and when we went in, there was a girl at the front on her phone. She barely glanced up when we walked up. My boyfriend politely asked her a question and she didn't look up from her phone. It took us a couple times of (increasingly loudly) trying to get her attention before she even looked up from texting. There was literally only a foot or two of space between us so it was kind of ridiculous. She hadn't tried the majority of the macaronis so wasn't very helpful in answering questions and then kept pushing the only one she had tried, even though we said we were interested in trying other types. Then when my boyfriend accidentally swiped his card the wrong way she snapped "The OTHER way" before he even had a chance to fix it himself. It was slightly off putting and not a great first impression. I know this place involves computers where you put in the order yourself but it is still a business. If you want tips OR want to encourage people to come back, I would expect the people at the front to be slightly more professional. read more

Krissa M.

15 years ago

I was really excited about eating here. I love me some mac n' cheese. I was a little let down not by the food, but the service. My husband and I placed a to-go order for a couple of different types of MnC, a salad, slice beef sandwich, and 2 desserts - 45 minutes later, after 3 couples who ordered behind us had already eaten and left, we received our order. They had prepared some of it for eat-in and given the rest to other tables. And then we found out when we got home, they didn't pack one of our desserts. If we hadn't paid already, we would have left. The topper is they couldn't have cared less. Several times they said, "Oh, the cook messed up, it will be out in just a few minutes". Did they ask us if we would like anything to drink while we wait? No. Did they throw in a free dessert for our trouble? No. They took one away. Did they give us a coupon for next time? No. Disappointing. Oh yeah, the MnC was pretty good. Sandwich was pretty good. Not worth the trouble. If you go, try to dine in, i guess. If you get to-go, make sure you check your order - they don't seem to do it for you. read more

Eric R.

122

13 years ago

Buddy of mine works here. I've only been twice, but both times I was greatly impressed with the food. It's mac'n'cheese so before you get all bent out of shape, there are only so many ways one can cook elbow pasta. That being said, Just Mac does a great job of adding variety to each individual meal. There are two sizes, small and large. The small is enough to fill me up during lunch. Some people have complained that their portions are too small for the price but most the people I notice making this complaint could do with a little less food, if you know what I mean. Atmosphere is your basic sandwich shop. I get the impression that they are trying for a Freebirds type of feel, but they lack the decor to pull it off. You can grab cokes or some choice beers as well as personal sized bottles of wine to go with your lunch/dinner. If you have ever been to the Potato Shack up in Huntsville or College Station you will understand what Just Mac is going for, just substitute pasta for spuds. read more

Summer B.

4 years ago

If i could give them negative 5 stars, i would. The kitchen messed up my to-go order (there was no cheese in the mac and cheese balls!) and the manager and staff would not make things right with me- would not give me another order to replace the first and would not refund me the money. I spoke to the staff behind the counter and they tried to invalidate me and tell me that there was cheese in the order. I had picked it up to-go and so they couldnt see it. When i contacted the manager by email several times over several days, the manager never responded. So when the kitchen messes up an order, their first go - to strategy is to deny they made a mistake and try to gaslight you, then refuse to give you a correct order, and the manager does not even respond to my several requests for them to make things right with me. I will never go here again and i tell all my friends not to go here and how they wronged me. read more

Emily Z.

16 years ago

We went to Jus Mac today, I am so impressed with this place. The owners are fantastic along with the staff. I had their blue cheese mac and added chicken.....OMG it was sinful. My friends had a chili cheese, rustic added chicken, popeye also added chicken. They couldn't stop stuffing their faces. Jus Mac also has started selling Jus Panini's, we had to try the macaroni and cheese Panini...........let's just say they have perfected their macs and now they have done an excellent job with coming up with Panini's. Everything is fresh and made that day, I love it.......I have placed Jus Mac on my list to frequent at least once a week....We are so excited about this establishment. What a concept. They need more, I heard they are working on a few more in Houston and then other places in Texas........ read more

Jennifer W.

10 years ago

After reading some reviews and doing some research about this place, I decided to go and have dinner over there. Overall the place seems nice and decoration wise reminds me of a bar in rural area of Texas. The food was interesting but the portions was a little too small for the price. When I starts eating, I feel full really fast because of the cheese and macaroni, an unhealthy combination of carb and fat. Then about an hour later, I feel hungry again so not quite a good experience. Another down factor was the service, for the price, it was all self services but there were not many available like forks and napkins, some of them ran out. Therefore, I probably will not return any time soon, unless i really had a craving for Mac and cheese. read more

Brandon L.

16 years ago

So I'm not one to write reviews but I couldnt help myself this time around. Especially with all the negative reviews about this place. Maybe its just me but I think some of the people who gave bad reviews just seem like haters. Its mac and cheese for goodness sakes. No food in my mind will ever be life changing but I do appreciate good food when I have it. Enjoy it for what it is...MAC and Cheese! YUMMMMM... I had the popeye with chicken and it filled me up nicely. I will continue to support this establishment because it is a mom and pop and its seems they are genuinely trying to do their best to make us happy! Rock on Jus Mac!!! Hope to be back soon! read more

Brock B.

8 years ago

I like the food here a lot, but I feel like its missing just that little something that would push this review to 5 stars. One thing I have to mention: I feel like the employees here had to fail some kind of test before they got hired. I have never been here without someone forgetting to send my order to the kitchen, or letting my finished order sit for 10 minutes before bringing it to me, or not knowing how to work the register (to an insane degree) or some other easily avoidable inconvenience. I would seriously come here a lot more often if there wasn't a solid history of incompetence among the employees. read more

Michael N.

16 years ago

Parking is horrible. I had to wait 10 minutes because someone blocked me in. The inside is nicely decorated and it was very packed (Friday night at 8pm). I ordered the mac with the pan seared chicken. The food was very heavy (which is to be expected), and think I will try a salad next time to go with my mac. The beer selection was dissappointing with only 5 brands of which 2 of them weren't cold. I'm guessing that many of the issues are because this restaurant is new. read more

Chase D.

13 years ago

We went to Jus Mac after spotting it after leaving an event in The Heights. It is a counter order casual place with a great selection of mac & cheese. We were a tad disappointed with the "sides" as they only had pannini and we would have like an old fashion chili cheese dog instead of pannini but we were at a mac & cheese place so we get it! The mac and cheese portions were good for the price and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Definately will return. read more

Anne W.

16 years ago

Update: 1/10/2011 Went back to JUS MAC. Decided to go on a Saturday afternoon and got there just as they were opening. The line was ridiculous - but what can you expect! I tried another dish and it was fantastic also. I still love the Bacon Bliss the most, though! I had a problem with the tea being "old" last time, but this time it was freshly brewed and excellent. I finally got to JUS MAC. This stuff is great. I love the crunchy toppings. read more

Teresa O.

16 years ago

Finally got to Jus Mac for dinner last night. I've been wanting to go for many weeks. Was kinda annoyed that they weren't open until 5, but we dealt with it. I had the Bacon Bliss, hubby had the Chili Cheese. The mac was scrumptious. The portions are huge - we went home with enough for lunch today. I will definitely be back. Yes, the parking is horrible, but oh well. This is a very cool neighborhood restaurant. read more

Dimitri D.

Elite 24

3 years ago

My recent experience with barbecue mac and cheese was nothing short of a culinary disaster. The taste was off, and it left a lingering unpleasant aftertaste. To make matters worse, it not only disappointed our taste buds but also led to some in my group falling ill. The combination of poor flavor and the subsequent health issues made this dish a regrettable choice. I strongly advise against trying it at this place. read more

Jacob M.

10 years ago

Been a whie since ive been to Jus Mac Heights location...They have some new items that sound bomb but I went with the Cheese and Chong which never fails...not that ive had a bad one though. Nice and creamy mac and just the right amount of pesto sauce. I saw the Seoul Bulgogi Mac which Im going back to try on my next visit...I cant wait!! Great food and great service. Keep it up guys! read more

Declan H.

9 years ago

When we moved to the heights & found this place we were IN LOVE. However, over the years they've changed their menu, they no longer offer my favorite plate and they changed the portions from regular & large to one size. They've picked the smaller size but charge you the larger price. I am seriously disappointed with the changes they've made :( read more

Olivia Y.

10 years ago

Great food! A thousand times better than the montrose location in food quality, friendliness of staff, etc. I've had the half baked and Mac balls which were wonderful. My friends had a variety and all loved theirs. The only potential downside is parking- very tight but you can park on the street I guess. read more

Ongele H.

14 years ago

Jus Mac in the Heights is perfect when you want comfort food . You will not be bored by a menu that serves primarily mac n cheese in some creative combinations --- last time there, a bit hungover and after eating some of three different combinations, I was feeling great and needed a nap. Randall Hebert read more

Clora V.

13 years ago

I gave this restaurant a low rating because of how ridiculously expensive it is for macaroni and cheese. I ordered the Cheese and Chong which includes chicken mushrooms and pesto. When I pay $11 for Macaroni and cheese I expect more than just macaroni and cheese and a tiny bit of mushroom and chicken. read more

David L.

11 years ago

It is basically a fast food place. And there were no tables so we were forced to take it home. Waited forever for the food. Interesting concept but the food was so so. I had hoped for more but it didn't happen. I really hate to leave a bad review but they need to step it up. read more

Jus' Mac - comfortfood - Updated October 2026

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