Stopped by the Mac Shack truck at Campus Martius on a Thursday during my lunch break and ordered Cheech's Trip. I would love to come back and try some more varieties - like the bacon made me do it and the cluck like a buffalo - though the entire menu sounds wonderful. Cheech's Trip was good, however not the best mac&cheese I have ever had. That could be partially because it was not as hot as I would have wanted it due to my walk back to the office to eat it. I'm still interested in the deep fried mac and cheese balls and garlic Parmesan fries they have on the menu and I am hoping to get down here one last time to Campus Martius when the Mac Shack is out and about. First Detroit food truck experience was a good one overall! read more

I tried the sriracha-peanut-lime-scallion with vegan sauce and was quite impressed. It was like pad thai, but more savory. Usually vegan mac & "cheese" is very bland or just downright gross, but their sauce recipe is pretty solid. I'm glad that they use a nice nutritional yeast sauce instead of just melting fake cheese (I hate fake cheese). The portion size exceeded my expectation as well. $6 gets you enough for a meal. I also really like the shape of pasta that they use; it holds a lot of sauce very nicely. I will definitely be back. read more

Went there when I checked out the Eastern Market one day. I had their bacon and cheese fries which were fabulous! Would definitely give the Mac and cheese a try the next time I go to the market! read more

Wowie zowie!! Amaze-balls with buffalo sauce - just wow!! Look out for this food truck. We have tried macaroni's, the chorizo one and one with blue cheese/buffalo chicken. We hit this up at Eastern Market. And it is delicious!!! Macaroni done right, can't wait to try more. People walk by and ask us where we got it too. Yes it is that damn good. $6 a macaroni, fatty and good, what you can expect from mac and cheese with a twist. Look at the website to see where it is going to be, but from experience they are slammed at events, i.e. Noel Night so the best place to get them is at Eastern Market. read more

We got a sneak peak of the Mac Shack's skills at Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2011. The new mobile shack doesn't dissappoint. The base mac and cheese is amazing all by itself. But then they pile great toppings on it like charizo and fresh veggies. I only got to try one but will be coming back for more. read more

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YES. Just. YES. I am SO picky about my Mac and cheese, so if I love someones Mac and cheese, you know it's good stuff. It is SO rich, thick, cheesy, and creamy. It isn't a liquid-y sauce at all, and the sauce covers all of the noodles. And even though one small bowl of this Mac and cheese looks very small, trust me. It is MORE than enough for someone with an average size appetite. Do yourself a favor. Go here. You'll be changed forever, for the better. read more

I encountered the Mac Shack at a food truck rally in Detroit. I got The Bacon Made Me Do It and the Parmesan Fries. Who knew that you could do so much with such a simple dish?! The bacon was perfectly crisp and the tomatoes and green onions added a really surprisingly great touch. The Parmesan fries were also very good, a little greasy though. I will definitely visit again! read more

Mac Shack - The Bacon Made Me Do It and Garlic Parm Fries - New American Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

EVERYTHING on their menu is amazing! I love the cluck like a buffalo mac and cheese, its spicy chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese and green onion all mixed in with the amazing mac and cheese! The garlic parm fries are a must try as well! read more

Mac Shack - Garlic parm fries - New American Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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I've had this food truck a few times. It is consistently good. They always have some mac and cheese that is a little different. It's awesome now that they have a permanent location at Detroit Fleat! read more

The mac and cheese - I chose Pappa Smurf toppings which was onions and mushrooms - was one of the best I've ever had. Perfect flavor, big chunky curly pasta. Cheesy but not floating in grease. That is the compliment. The problem is I found the truck at Eastern Market but it was not a good setup. The overhang of the truck was at eye level, very sharp and dangerous. When I reached for a napkin I actually cut my head. I was ticked and almost threw the food out without eating it. That would have been a mistake. Get a new truck. read more

Take an already very tasty mac and cheese, then add bacon now where talking. The Bacon made me do it mac and cheese is creamy and smoky excellence. read more

Let me start off by saying I am a Mac n' cheese aficionado. Every place I go that has it, I've gotta try it. I was extremely excited to try this truck, but was not impressed. I've tried it a few times, thinking maybe it was a fluke, but after trying it two or three times, I'll pass. The first time I had bacon added, but as is always my concern with bacon, it wasn't very crispy so it was pretty chewy. The noodles were a bit overcooked and the cheese, the best part of Mac n' cheese... Was pretty bland and didn't leave much to be desired. I tried it again without the bacon and still want a fan. Next time, I'll pass. There are much better options. read more

After I tried calling to confirm a catering order for drop off placed days ahead of time and got a voicemail box full message I contacted them through Facebook about our order for 50 people this afternoon. I got a FB reply, not a phone call, stating they'd 'had a refrigeration mishap overnight' and wouldn't be able to fulfill this afternoon's catering order and offered to make it happen another day. That's not happening. Once bitten twice shy... read more

Move over Slows there's a new Mac n Cheese boss in town. And it's named "The Bacon Made Me Do It". Topped with fresh fried bacon, green onions, tomato pieces and tons of gooey cheese, the portion they give you will fill you up with no problem. read more

Just had Mac Shack for the first time in Royal Oak at the Farmer's Market. They are fantastic! The mac n cheese is just like mine! Creamy and tasty but not gut bomb greasy. It almost tastes light if you can believe that. I also ordered poutine with fried egg on top. Oh mama! It was soooo gooood. read more

Finally, after months of reading about it online, I was able to try the Mac Shack at Eastern Market this weekend. Not only was the Papa Smurf delicious, the wait wasn't nearly as long as I expected (about 5 mins) and the portion size was more than I've come to expect from a food truck. Looking forward to working my way through the menu... read more

They use to be really good but I don't know what it is food taste horrible, and my mac n cheese had a burnt cheese flavor. The guy working the front was really rude and cold didn't seem like he cared. read more

They were at the Royal oak food truck rally, so I decided to give them a try. Bad bad decision. Bacon Mac cheese was cold barely luke warm and no flavor. They were using frozen Mac and cheese. What a let down. read more

Mac Shack - Bacon made me do it, sucked. - New American Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

My favorite food truck in metro Detroit! Their mac and cheese is heavenly. I usually get the Papa Smurf or The Bacon Made Me Do It. I used to get a bowl to split with my hubby but now they have half bowls so we can get whichever flavor we want and we don't have to split. Perfect!! read more

Visited the Mac Shack at the Dearborn Food Truck Rally. Ordered the Cheech's Trip Mac and Cheese, which is mac and cheese with chorizo, jalapeno, fresh pico, spicy cheese. Very good and I would have no problem returning again. read more

Mac and cheese is okay, the fries are my favorite though. Haven't seen them on WSU's campus in a while but life goes on

Sorry, but so not Impressed. I got the Buffalo flavored Mac and cheese, one word: gross. I thought the flavor combo was disgusting and the Mac and cheese itself was really lacking considering the food truck is all about Mac and cheese. Sorry, but I'm not a fan. read more

Stale noodles should have been my first warning. I tried this food at eastern market and 2 hours later I had the grumbles. Thank you for the food poisoning! read more

Saw them at the food truck rally. The food was okay nothing special. And definitely not worth the price and wait.

We hired the Mac Shack to cater our wedding last month, and they did a fantastic job! Our ceremony and reception were in the same location, but two different areas and they set up quietly and quickly while our ceremony took place nearby. Everyone raved about their food and it was a big hit. I would rate them higher if I could! read more

OH MY GOD! My husband and I have been on the hunt for good mac and cheese in the neighborhood, and praise the Lord, I think I have found it. (he hasn't tried it, so I'll let him write his own review) I just put a bite of the Papa Smurf in my mouth and I want to weep it is so delicious. THIS IS IT! I'm excited to try the poutine, but I don't know how I'll be able to come and not get the mac and cheese. Yum-o. read more

This truck is a religious experience. I tried it for the first time at one of the Royal Oak Farmer's Market food truck rally's and was blown away. It was only a 2-man assembly line inside that little trailer, but they were pumpin' out mac & cheese like no body's business. I had the Cheechs' Trip (chorizo, jalapeno, fresh pico, & spicy cheese) and loved every bite of it. If you don't like spicy food, there's plenty of other amazing sounding options. I had second hand embarrassment for the other trucks at the rally because the Mac Shack's line was the only one wrapping around the inside of the building. It was well worth the wait. read more

I have had Mac Shack multiple times at multiple locations and I have yet to have a bad meal. My favorite is the asian flare of the koh san road. I didn't think it would be as good as it was, but OMG it is my favorite. I have also had the bacon made me do it!, the bacon was perfect- not chewy. The Dune climber was filled with artichokes and capers. The papa smurf was rich but tasty! Overall Mac Shack would have to be my favorite food truck in the Detroit area. I wish they would come to the New Center Area more for lunch! read more

This was unexpected awesome. I had the mac with cheese, chorizo, jalapenos and cilantro and it worked . . .WELL! I may have to work through their adventurous menu. read more

I'm a student and this wonderful delight on wheels made my day while dealing with the everyday struggle of getting up and going to class. I could always count on The Mac Shack to be waiting for me after class and greet me with warm "Amaze Balls". I'm obsessed with mac and cheese, in ALL forms, so this was basically a dream come true for me. Besides the Amaze(ingly delicious) Balls, I've tried "Our Shack-Made Mac" and the "Papa Smurf" and I love love love! And you will too! read more

Had this in front of Joe Lewis arena before a hockey game. This is in my top 5 mac and cheeses of all time. I had the Our Shack Made Mac and it came in a small cup. Looks are deceiving. It's so rich and heavy that the portion size was actually perfect. The flavors had a nice complexity to it. Definitely not just your regular mac and cheese. I wish I could rate them higher than a 5. read more

This little truck is filled with awesomeness! Who knew that there were so many ways to make macaroni and cheese even more delicious than it already is? I consider myself a Mac & cheese connoisseur and this one truck lives up to the hype. The service is good, though there's a bit of a wait. The papa smurf is my favorite. It's loaded with caramelized oniony deliciousness. Just writing about it makes me want to go track down the truck. read more

Amazing!! I tried them while in Eastern Market. I had the 5 cheese Mac. You can get a 1/2 order & it's still plenty. I can't wait to go back to try other flavors. read more

During a recent trip to Eastern Market, my boys (age 12 and 10) saw the food truck and being Mac and Cheese aficionados had to make a stop at the truck. They ordered the small Mac and Cheese and fries with bacon and cheese. OMG! This was the best mac and cheese I have ever tasted and, boy oh boy, did my boys LOVE IT! Creamy, rich cheese sauce like no other I've ever tasted. Can't wait to try more from the MAC SHACK! read more

I stalk this truck when it's in my area. I order multiple things and save them and eat them later. The portions are very filling. I also love the food truck idea, it's like a surprise that pops up! I don't always get to eat it, so it's almost special when I do. I look for this truck at events around my city and farmers market. If you've never had a a deep friend mac and cheese ball you need to do so, as the name states, they are AmazeBalls. Buffalo mac-n-cheese and papa smurf (mushroom style mac) remain my top 2 favorite styles of mac that I've tried. read more

Just tried Mac Shack for the first (and definitely not last) time. For my maiden voyage I went with the Dune Climber. I am a sucker for capers and artichokes, and the tang of both offset the creaminess and perfect consistency of the cheese sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked and really hung onto the sauce and toppings. Tomatoes were fresh and tasty. Love that the Mac Shack was in Grand Circus tonight, just across the street from me. Granted I probably should have walked around a little more to work off some of those delicious mac and cheese calories, but I can do that later. Mac Shack is a must try! read more

Absolutely amazing! Best food truck in the city, bar none. Super friendly staff, great prices for the amount of food you get, and fresh/made to order dishes. I love catching them around downtown Detroit and at special events. Even saw them at a grad party I went to! These guys know street food. Try em out!! read more

These guys worked my wedding. But the fryer was not working for more than half of my dinner service. The people working inside of the truck were not very nice, and were short with me about the problems they were having. The mac was good, as it always is, but the service was very sub-par. read more

We booked them for a large event several months before and had contracts in place and they never showed up. Poor customer service

The Amaze Balls with marinara are pretty good, and a good value for the money. The last time I went here, though, I got the bacon mac and cheese. I specifically asked for no green onions (after all, who wants crunchy mac and cheese? Gross!), I saw the person taking my order write it down on the ticket and the person preparing heard it, too. Sure enough, when I open up my mac and cheese in the student center, there's a bunch of green onions there. Luckily, they weren't stirred in so I was able to pick them out, but it was still a hassle and makes me wonder if I'll come back. read more