Definitely not quite what I expected. It's like the only place open in its plaza on a Saturday afternoon. The menu is huge, but they seem to be ready to.make anything on it. They have seating inside and outside, with Coca Cola soda machines and bottles both available. The cashier brought out my food, which is so hot the pan had a cover on the handle. Bread crumbs were recommended and enjoyed. It's still huge, even if you get a single portion. The one sad thing was for the dishes that included red sauce (looking at you, pizza mac), it was spaghetti. There was no cheese sauce mixed in, and I hate spaghetti in general. The ones with cheese sauce were fun and delicious. Not many people ate in, but there was a brisk take xout business. read more

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MacDaddy's in Monroe takes mac & cheese to a whole new level! I went there for the first time today for lunch, and it was amazing! The restaurant itself is located in a plaza with some other businesses, and honestly it doesn't look like much from the outside. The inside is pretty plain as well, with little decor. But what they lack in flash, they make up for in delicious mac & cheese! Their menu has so many options it's almost overwhelming! In fact, I counted 25 different varieties of mac & cheese that they offer. Everything from traditional mac & cheese with bread crumbs, to mac ala vodka, to mac pizza, mac gumbo, mac sloppy joe, mac philly steak and cheese, and more! The female employee behind the counter was friendly, and listed off some of their more popular varieties to give me ideas. I went with the MacDaddy, their most popular dish, which has all the ingredients of a Big Mac (even down to the sesame seeds) served over mac & cheese. It was amazing!!! I also got the Mac Ranch, which had fried chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing. Also excellent! They have three sizes of skillets that you can order, the "snack" (small), "mac" (medium), and "macdaddy" (large). I got the snack size for both, and even just one was more than enough to fill me up! Overall, an excellent mac & cheese spot that you can go back to multiple times and not get the same thing twice. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Our kids recommended this place so we hopped in our car and drove an hour to try some of their Mac and Cheese varieties. I love me some good Mac and Cheese so it was a no brainer. Before we got there I imagined they had a standard base they used and just added stuff. They have around 2 dozen varieties and it's NOT just toppings thrown on simple Mac and Cheese. Some had different cheeses, different toppings and definitely different flavors. We tried four different menu items. Each is available in three generous portions. Some of the many varieties include Mexican, Cuban, Philly cheese steak and meatball. Our two favorite of the four we tried were the Mac Attack and Mac Daddy. Like I said we had four small samples, ate our full and had plenty to bring home. It's a small dining room- maybe five tables. Final comment- check them out they are worth it. And please open one up in Middletown. read more

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So I ordered a steak and cheese mac & cheese and when I tell you, I thought I had Covid cause there is no flavor whatsoever in this Mac everything taste disgusting and bland mac & cheese with watery I don't understand I was I had high hopes read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - This ain't it - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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I cannot stress this enough that I LOVE this place! It is an upscale twist on a classic favorite comfort food: macaroni and cheese! They have a wide variety of mac&cheese choices on their menu (ranging from chili dog to a la vodka to lobster) and I think at this point I have tried almost all of them. My personal favorites are the a la vodka (add chicken) or the Philly steak and cheese. But I could assure you you cannot go wrong with anything you opt to try as they are bursting with flavor and so filling! The perfect amount of cheese and (optional but highly recommended) crunchy bread crumbs to top it off. They are served in various size skillets as well so you could choose to either share a big plate with the table, friend/significant other, or go for the snack size (as pictured) for a personal serving. They also have outdoor seating for warmer days. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Left: MacDoggy / Top Right: MacPhilly CheeseSteak / Bottom Right: MacMeatball - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

This place is insanely good. I've been a few times but I would literally drive out of my way to go here. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - buffalo chicken mac, bbq pulled pork mac, chicken bacon ranch mac - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Amazing food and great service. Inside is so cute with the anti Kraft cheese sign. Recommend if you want to try something new. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Snack Mac Caprese - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Came here last night with my family and we ordered 3 snack size macs. We all tried all 3 and really enjoyed the meatball mac and the Philly cheese steak mac. The French onion mac was really sweet, I wanted it to be way more savory. The prices are great and the snack size was really filling. I look forward to coming here again and trying more flavors. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - MacMeatball - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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The service was OK i guess. Ambiance was definitely lacking. I ordered the MacMushroom. It was flavorless and lacked salt and seasoning. No love or care was put into it at all. read more

This is more of a 3.5 stars review than just 3.... Ordered takeout from here as my kids are a big fan of all things Mac and cheese. We ordered online and picked up. Order was ready when we arrived and nicely packed. The cheesesteak Mac and cheese was quite good, flavor and cheesy goodness was top notch. We got a small and it is more than enough for one person since it's so rich. The steak, onions, and mushroom add ins were nicely done and made it more flavorful. We also got a small gumbo Mac and cheese which was equally good. Spicy sausage nicely added throughout along with pepper Jack- tasted just like gumbo with gooey Mac and cheese added. The only miss and it's kind of sad was there plain Mac USA. It was dry, lacked salt, and way to many bread crumbs that tasted like they were not fully cooked. Final opinion: we would come back but my advice would be to stick to the specialty Mac and cheese options- there are many! A few I would like to try, the Popeye being one.....Also the small serving is plenty big but if you are very hungry a medium could work. The large easily feeds a few people. read more

Went to Mac Daddys this past weekend for some mac & cheese! Mac Daddys is located in my hometown so I've been familiar with the place since it opened and have been here numerous times. I've also tried a bunch of their mac & cheese's and they have all been very good I will say it's very cheesy so make sure you like cheese if you want to eat here lol. The different sizes are great I usually get a snack size as to not eat wayyyy to much. I tried the Mac ranch and it was pretty good tho I have to say the Mac pulled pork is my favorite and is a must try! My boyfriend got the Mac Caprese which was also delicious and has pesto in it instead of the standard cheese for anyone who isn't the biggest fan of cheese. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Ordering area - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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The pulled pork Mac and cheese was AMAZING. The portions are right for the price. I ate every last bit. Definitely will stop in again and more mac and cheese dishes. read more

I'd eat here everyday for lunch if I could. My wife said only once a week since I had to get new pants. Great service and food!

Ok place in a strip mall with ample parking they do take credit card They do have a gluten feee option which is nice We ordered the buffalo Mac and cheese and regular Mac and cheese both snack size I was not impressed by the buffalo I think I counted three small chunks of chicken and the hot sauce gives the cheese sauce a weird texture We enjoyed the regular Mac and cheese much better but won't be back Prices are steep for quality read more

Must try!! Love the amount of options they have so there is something for everyone. And the portions are huge! My favorite is the classic Mac daddy (like a Big Mac) and then the Buffalo. But I've tried the pulled pork, Cuban, Philly and French onion and all were really tasty. My husband goes at least once a month to grab for dinner. It's his favorite spot and is worth the 30 min drive there and 30 min drive back. 4 stars only because there have been a few times where the quality was off a bit. Not sure if it was just a different chef, but the flavor just wasn't the same. Almost like it was missing something. But by no means bad or a reason I wouldn't continue to go back! read more

This place wasn't bad. It gets the job done but I wouldn't say it's over spectacular. Super friendly employees. Quick service. Super clean! I got the Mac alla vodka, which I definitely did enjoy. I think if it had chicken or some sort of protein it would have been a little better. Also got the Mac attack. Better than expected and the chili had a nice quick to it. Portions were good. Got the snack size and still couldn't finish. Would only come back if I was in the area again. Worth tying tho! read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Snack size Mac alla vodka - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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This is not a bad place. For me though, I found it limiting because I am just not a big Mac-N-Cheese fan and if you are not a Mac-N-Cheese fan, you may not fall in love with this place. The best thing about it is the location. It is in a plaza that includes Sal's pizza & Family Restaurant, Buffalo Bill's and Subway. So nobody can say this plaza does not offer something for everyone. Macdaddy's is close to Buffalo Bill's whom I'm not a big fan of either honestly. That being said, if you ARE a Mac-n-cheese fan..you could do worse. This place is not pricey and they are obviously doing something right as they have been here forever. I know people who have been here frequently and just love their food. It is also nicer inside than it looks from the outside. Coming here basically comes down to one's love of Mac-N-Cheese. (How many times did I say Mac-N-Cheese in this review?) I do not frequent this plaza alot as there is no one place that calls to me. read more

This place has been on my to try list for a looooong ass time, but I never find myself remotely near Monroe. On the way home from a weekend with the BF, I decided to finally try this place (it's not terribly far off the Merritt Parkway) Some of the reviews had me worried: Mac 'n Out in Milford (which is allegedly a ripoff of this place) is ok but never impressed me, and S'Mac and MacBar in New York have set the bar high. Yes, it's a little expensive, but you shouldn't be eating here on a daily basis unless you want to weigh 500lbs. I went with the pulled pork mac, which was very good, although it doesn't seem like they do the pork with BBQ sauce (it's just drizzled over top) I also ordered the cracker-oni which was weird: deep fried lemon pepper elbows with cheese sprinkled on top - next time I'll stick with the regular mac and cheese type selections read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Crackeroni - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Was in the area and found this place on here. The menu has a great selection. It's so hard to choose so go with someone so you can each get one and share haha we tried the mac daddy and the mac Mexican, both were very very delicious. The lady that worked there was very knowledgeable and friendly . It far from where i live but I will def return. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

There's an option for everyone; I love the Mac Ranch. Service was quick and place was clean. This is a regular in the take out rotation.

If you're a Mac and cheese lover, you should definitely check this place out! The list of flavors that they have is quite extensive and unique. It's not my most favorite Mac and cheese, but definitely satisfies the craving for a good price! read more

Nothing tastes better after visiting a few of out local breweries then gooey Mac and cheese. My friends ordered the buffalo Mac. I tried it and over all it was very good but I could have used the heat kicked up a notch or two. Our other friend ordered the meatball decent looked like baked pasta with no ricotta. Mine was the best of the 3. The cordon blue Mac. I have but the one regret is that I didn't order the large to hav extra to bring home. Who am I kidding I probably would have eaten it anyways. read more

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This place is small but impressive! I love Mac and cheese and this place did not disappoint! I had the buffalo chicken Mac and my husband had the Mac doggie. Both were delicious! Highly recommend! This even beats my Mac and cheese! read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Went here yesterday and enjoyed the food. My first impressions were honestly not the best from the outside looking in, but the word of mouth was positive so I decided to give the place a shot before I judged them fully. The shop is nestled inside an unassuming little shopping center which is a bit awkward to get into if you're not familiar with the hilly roads of Monroe, CT and the storefront itself isn't all that discernable from the rest of the shops around it. The interior of the restaurant itself is a little rustic. There's around 4-5 tables in the main dining area that sits right in front of the cashier's desk and kitchen; 2 long benches are on either sides to the left and right, and there's about 2-3 orange chairs at each table (orange to fit in with the mac and cheese theme, of course). There's also a charming art decoration of a giant skillet full of mac and cheese hanging on the wall (with a 'do not touch' sign sitting below it to discourage curious hands from wrecking someone's hard work). The server behind the counter was very friendly and gave me and my tag-alongs plenty of time to study the menu for the first time and decide what we wanted. We payed and waited a reasonable amount of time for our orders (around 5-10 mins.) I ordered the MacBacon and MacAttack along with a brownie to finish off with something sweet. The MacAttack (which consists of mac and cheese, chili, and toasted breadcrumbs on top) was easily the star of the two. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and not mushy at all. The breadcrumbs added a satisfying element of texture which was certainly needed to accent the bits of meaty chili and pasta. The chili could've been WAY spicier in my opinion, but I know that my spice tastes are far beyond that of the GA. The MacBacon was honestly a little mid in my opinion by comparison. It was satisfyingly smoky and the bacon bits were nice and chewy (I've always been a chewy bacon guy so that was nice), but it was just a nice, no frills bacon mac. Somewhat forgettable. My only TRUE critiques are the fact that the cheese is a little bit on the runny side for my tastes. I prefer a thicker, somewhat stiff cheese coating on my macaroni that helps everything stick together in a fork full. I think a nice layer of shredded cheese would help thicken the whole dish up. Toss it under a broiler for a few minutes and you've got a nicely browned topping to mix in once you take the top off. I think I'd also prefer it if the to-go orders came in silver tins like you'd find at a supermarket hot bar rather than plastic containers. It was a bit of a drive to get there from Danbury, CT so it would've been great if I could've just plopped it into the oven as-is rather than needing to transfer it out of the plastic and into an oven safe dish, but that's just a nitpick in comparison to all the positives. In conclusion: Highly recommended and I hope the owners/operators keep up the great work! read more

$9 for a small dish of pasta with cheese at least put a decent amount of the extra topping that make the signature dishes. Looking at the picture looks delicious and it was, in the skillets nice touch. But the Mexican Mac literary came with 4 jalapeños and a splash sour cream. Buffalo chicken Mac good but maybe more than 2 pieces of chicken. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

Absolutely amazing!!! Consistent- the buffalo mac is soooo good I drive 35mins just to get it.

I love their macdoggy. Hot dogs and Mac and cheese. Ultimate comfort food. All selections are good.

Great place for Mac and cheese. Prices are reasonable, service was quick and friendly. There's a lot of options to choose from. read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

A place that specializes in macaroni and cheese dishes had better deliver, and MacDaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar does just that. We were out for a November Sunday drive, and this place had been bookmarked for some time. It was a bit out of the way from home, but it was worth the trip. It's not a fancy joint, but clean & comfortable. Hey, Mac & cheese is blue collar food, so who needs fancy? The menu offers three sizes of cast iron skillets that the mac & cheese is served in 25 choices, and along with optional ingredients, making your selections almost limitless. We both chose the small (snack) size since we were here for an early lunch. "Snack size" is a bit of a misnomer. I'm a large guy and a big eater, and I struggled to finish my lunch! I chose the lobster mac & cheese, while my lunch companion ordered the mac & cheese with hot dogs. Both had quality ingredients, as you'd expect. My lobster mac & cheese was very good. Not overly generous with lobster meat, but enough to make the cast iron skillet of cheesy macaroni very flavorful. My dining companion's mac & cheese with hot dogs was done with quality hot dogs. I don't know where they source them, but they were clearly a good product, making it the equal to my dish. I'm hoping they'll open a place nearer to me, maybe in the New Haven area. If they do that, I'd be a semi-regular. As it is, this location is a bit far away to be a regular stop for me. Top notch macaroni and cheese! And the young man who took our orders was very helpful in making our choices. read more

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Loved everything about the restaurant but the only thing I didn't like was the music but besides that it was all good. The music was just my preference so that's why it's 5 stars. Even the decoration was very elegant. read more

Oh, MacDaddy's, I missed you! The macs are still as good as I remember and the service is still super friendly! The shop is very small inside, but they are hoping to lease the space next door and expand with a bar and more seating in the future. They did eliminate the sampler size so you choose from a snack, mac and macdaddy. Gluten free mac and cheese and no breadcrumbs are still options as well. Pricing is fair for the product and ingridients......25 for lobster mac is very reasonable! So good.....try everything =-) read more

YUM! On a whim as we were passing by my boyfriend and I stopped in here. The choices were plentiful, the service was friendly and fast, and the portions were gigantic. We split a snack size of the vodka mac and it was more than enough for our lunch. It was a bit pricey for what it is: noodles and cheese. And we are fans of home cooking, but the menu gave us plenty of ideas for our own mac n cheese concoctions. It's definitely worth a visit, and if you have a group of hungry cheese lovers the MacDaddy size will more than curb your appetites. Plus the artwork is worth a giggle at the very least. read more

Great concept, but after having been to 'SMAC in NYC, I was slightly disappointed. I went with three other people, so we ordered four sample sizes (so we could try as many flavors as possible). My thoughts on each one: Mac Pulled Pork - I had high hopes for this one after the owner cited it as his favorite. However, the only detectable flavor was the barbecue sauce. If I wanted that, I'd drink the Sweet Baby Ray's from the bottle. Mac Yardbird - The spinach and artichoke could be tasted, as could the cream cheese. The fact that the cheese stands out already puts it above the last flavor. Mac Popeye - Spinach, Goat cheese, and garlic -- so simple, but so delicious! Mac Mushroom - I had no idea mushrooms could taste so good! The mushrooms really stood out, and were accented by the cheese. We ordered everything gluten-free. The macaroni was good, but it needed some crunch. Perhaps they should steal 'SMAC's idea of a cornmeal topping. Great ambience, and the owner/staff is very friendly. read more

Delicious Mac and cheese any many of the dishes have meat and other different sorts of styles read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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The restaurant is not much to look at but your not eating the building! The Mac and Cheese here is excellent and you will never get board with all of the varities....we will go back again and the weak after that!! read more

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar - Not a beauty but who cares when you taste the Mac And Cheese! Awesome! - American Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

Macdaddy's Macaroni & Cheese Bar. What is there to say except from friends and family as well as local yelpers, this place doesn't have a bad reputation. Went here with my dad while I was back home, passing it on the way back from a drop off to which we figured 'why not'?. Now I tell you I am not a complicated man of any sort, I enjoy good food, simple or complex. Macdaddy's is not of the sorts. For $16 dollars we ordered two SMALL skillets, Mushroom Mac and Hot Dog Mac plates, which was ridiculous in my opinion for a small plate of what tasted like Kraft. Both skillets came out scorching hot, one having Mac and cheese with a cut up hot dog and Mac and cheese with at most 2 chopped up portobello mushrooms in it. Both dishes were tasteless, to the point where we both walked out under silent agreement not to visit Macdaddy's again. Panera it is! Not sure if it was just the day but my experience was not so great, presentation good, pricey, staff friendly, food as good as it sounds and could be using a refurbishment of the menu. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for some time. It seemed like such a great idea. Upon walking in the place was not very inviting. It seemed dark and lonely. There was only one table occupied which should have been our first clue. My wife had the pizza Mac which really ended up being pasta and sauce with a little melted cheese on top. Nothing really set it apart as Pizza Mac. My buffalo chicken Mac had good flavor but was lacking in chicken. I counted 8 tiny cubes of chicken and after eating it for a few minutes it lost all the buffalo flavor and was just plain Mac and Cheese. Soda machine was out of ice and I ran the dispenser extra long to see if the girl working the register would notice. Nope. She just continued playing on her computer. Worst part was the price. Almost $40 for two middle size skillets is macaroni with a bottle of water and a fountain soda. Nobody asked "How was your food" or even glanced as we got up to leave. It's too bad. Good idea, poor execution. read more

We love coming to this place! We always get a medium portion of the buffalo mac and cheese and literally we end up fighting over the last couple of bites. It is so good! The menu is extensive and the restaurant itself if small. The parking lot is a nightmare in my opinion. read more

Have driven past here a few times a week for the last two years and finally made it in. Three of us split the philly and the meatball. The Philly was decent but the meatball was terrible. It was like a school lunch pasta and sauce with frozen meatballs. The buffalo chicken looked good but I doubt I'll be back. Wayyyy over priced and I bet I could make it better. read more

I hate slamming restaurants, but then I looked at my ratings distribution on Yelp, and it seems like I've been nice enough overall to justify taking a few swings here or there. So. Here goes. $18 for a medium-sized "Cubano" mac'n'cheese and a fountain drink. Food was bland. Soda was soda. No real table service to speak of except for the counter girl sitting, well, at an open table, telling me where to fill my own drink while she typed away on her Blackberry. (There are lots of open tables at this place, so she could have had her pick.) I am all for creative or specialized menus. I am all for welcoming unique restaurants to the Trumbull/Monroe area. But I'm totally all set with giving this owner a 4000% markup on his food costs given the mediocre-at-best output and the lack of attentive service when business is already slow to begin with. I give this place 8 more months. read more