Amazing comfort food. That's this place.
The NMA is an expert on mac & cheese. It is, after all, one of the four food groups for youth. The other three would be: Pizza, Chicken Nuggets and French Fries. So, I didn't sample Mac Mart Mac & Cheesery on my own. I brought an expert: the NMA. This kid, now an adult, knows his mac & cheese.
We have gotten takeout a couple of times, well, probably 3 by now. The restaurant, located in the former Mr. Korea, is bright, well lit and clean. There are grab and go items - including healthy things like wraps and salads - and the counter where you order. Please don't ask if there's a "low fat" mac and cheese, that's silly.
I admit I was something of a skeptic, I mean, how much different could it be from the boxed stuff or homemade? Right? Wrong. This is not "gourmet" in that you're going to find mac & cheese with poached salmon and a rasberry aioli finish (which sounds gross anyway). It's comfort food at a higher level. The flavor combos really make the dishes special. My personal favorite is the BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl, which is sweet with tangy and savory all in one. The NMA loves the Bacon Ranch Chicken Mac & Cheese and the Mac & Cheese Toasted Sandwich.
This is a quick serve setup, with a dining area in case you want to sit and enjoy your food there. The staff and owners are super nice, they are quick to prepare (and you can watch your food be made), and the pricing is reasonable. Before you go "But, it's like $12 for a bowl" I'll tell you about the $16 hamburger with fries I got from a nearby quick serve restaurant.
Easy walk from the Ardmore Train Station or bus station. Angled, metered parking (free after 6 PM Monday - Saturday and all day Sunday). Meters have a 10 minute "free" timer, so if you order ahead you shouldn't have to pay a nickel to park. There's also a flat lot (meters) about 1/2 block away, and about 2 blocks away is the public garage (pay kiosks). If you walk you might be able to convince yourself you can burn off all the calories you're about to consume with glee.
Highly recommend, this is good food. read more