We stopped on our way back home to Chicago after some cave exploring at Cave of the Mounds. Great spot to grab a quick cheesy bite. We ordered for pick up and ended up dining at their outdoor dining area. We ordered a veggie Mac and cheese, Memphis Mac and cheese, Buffalo Mac and cheese and a Mac Caesar salad. Everyone really enjoyed their orders. Very tasty and flavorful! Portions were maybe on the smaller end for the regular size. The cheese used was very good and plentiful! Located in a great area with plenty of options if you wanted to shop, parking was very easy as was the pick up process. read more

Everything here was great. Food was good, prices decent. Would definitely stop again. Workers were friendly. Clean place.

Just your average glorified Mac and cheese. This being my second time, I was hesitant to order again. I think there could be a more even topping to mac ratio. Service is nothing special as it seems to cater towards a fast-food style. The large size could potentially be portioned into two... or for one very hungry person. This probably wouldn't be my first choice just based on personal preferences. read more

Received cold soup and macaroni with a ridiculous amount of cheese. Didn't taste very good

Got Macs for pickup. There was an outage with the app and they did not receive my order on time. Once I got my order, it was delicious. Hopefully, there are no more issues with the app. read more

This is the best darn restaurant I have eaten at in years. I have no complaints at all. Highly recommend. It is a must stop if you are in town. read more

The only reason my review is rated this high, is for the Spotted Cow I ordered and drank. Oh yeah--ummm, that #14 be looking real good. With the red and yellow chips on top. So pretty! And when you stick your fork in it...the whole top comes off and you can see the congratulated cheese (substance?), that has seized the shredded pork and made it into one large, cold lump, yum. They just set it down!! Why is it like this??? Ahhh, cuz they nuked it right before they brought it out. Thanks. Gross. Are you serious? I didn't want to upset my daughter. She bought lunch. She ate all her Chipotles. Which I tasted. It made me think of how it must feel when you eat hamster droppings with creamy spicy sauce on it. Thank you God for the beer. I'm gonna totally drink myself into a stupor so I don't have to remember this when I wake up. Oh! And they have "Bloody Mary Mac". It has no vodka. Plus it looks exactly like someone w with a bleeding ulcer vomited onto that skillet. All you guys did was add olives and some cement crackers. Voila!! Get this,,, they make you PAY to eat that!! read more

Went here spontaneously with my hubs. I ordered a macaroni with chicken in it. Young lady at the register was irritable and not welcoming at all. Very dismissive. The meal wasn't anything to write home about, chicken didn't taste fresh & almost reminded me of canned or processed pre cooked chicken. I'm a person who always takes my leftovers home and I did not this time. Haven't returned since although my brother in law loves this place. To each their own, it's the service and quality of ingredients for me. Maybe we caught them on an off day. read more

Yes yes yes! MACS is so fantastic! I've only been here twice, but my goal is to try all the macs! The first time I went, I had the Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac which was good, but very rich and a little on the salty side so it was difficult for me to eat it all in one sitting. The second time I had the Popeye Mac and it was incredible. The non-salty spinach and mushrooms helped balance out the rich, cheesy sauce, making for the perfect mac which I am craving more of as I am writing this. They have so many other delicious-sounding macs on the menu though, like Cheeseburger Mac, Taco Mac, and Loaded Baked Potato Mac. They have something for everyone, even a plain Original Mac if you aren't feeling very adventurous. I can't wait to go back and try the rest! read more

MACS - Popeye Mac! So good! - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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I had to try this place out after hearing so much about it. I would have to liken it to a different noodle based company, both in overall style and ambience. The staff was really helpful and friendly, which helped with not having any idea of how they did things. For a mac and cheese specialty shop, they had more options than I thought they would. I ended up getting a cheesesteak special. Now, I like to eat, but the sizes are deceptive. Both looked small to me, so I ordered the Mac Daddy. I barely finished it as it was mounded to near overflowing. Not a bad problem, but it was unexpected. The dish itself was very good. A bit greasier than I would like, but great flavor. I was less of a fan of the garlic toast tips. They were way too salty for me. Overall, I really liked the food. I'm not sure how often I can see myself here, but they do have a good product. read more

MACS - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

If your looking for some exciting Mac n Cheese options this is the place to go. I have tried a couple of the items on the menu and I am yet to be disappointed. Portion sizes are pretty large, I have always had to take some home. I would recommend!!! read more

This place has gone to hell like crap through a goose. First of all the staff was screwing around and being loud. The girl that was being loud was sweeping up the floor right near a table that was eating. The food quality has gone down in my opinion....I ordered a patty melt that had no onions on it and was over cooked. I ordered a bag of potato chips as a side...the person taking the order should have told me that the patty melt came WITH CHIPS. Wo, get your stuff together people or you will be out of business within a year. Where I live in Illinois, places with these restaurant problems go out of business. read more

I waited for over an hour for my order last time i visited, as did everyone else that shared that terrible experience with me. I eventually left after hearing they were no closer to completing my ONE MEAL order. Passable food, sometimes good. Not worth the gamble if you will ever get your food. read more

Disappointed. Size of a pot pie, tiny bit of broccoli sprinkled on top and small amount of ham. The Mac n cheese itself was ok. will not be going back. read more

Very cute concept, especially here in Wisconsin where cheese is a main food group. The menu all looks super intriguing, very interesting flavor combos. They offer an assortment of grilled cheeses too with tons of different flavor profiles. I went with the popeye Mac and cheese. I was throughly underwhelmed. It tasted like burnt oil and it honestly ruined the whole dish. Super saturated in oil. Maybe it was a fluke? Idk if i would go back to try it again. Plus, there was a few of the employees literally sleeping in the restaurant.. very odd. read more

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In the mood for some comfort food? Mac and cheese !? This is definitely the place! So good I really don't think you can go wrong. I usually do pickup but that's personal preference! read more

Went with a group of 6, everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes. My husband got the Chili Mac dish, which he enjoyed very much, everything served in cast iron skillets. My grandson ordered the plain Mac n cheese, loads of creamy cheese and cheese melted on top. Loved it. My daughter got one with sautéed spinach and mushrooms. She thought the toppings were very bitter. She was not a fan, son in law got the one with barbecue, maybe called the Memphis. Sweet tangy pork and sweet sauce on top, he mentioned the sauce overpowered the Mac and cheese. My other daughter got a grilled cheese sandwich that was perfectly toasted. She loved it!!! read more

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For all your comfort food needs come here. Mac and cheese is my all time favorite and the twist MACS puts on theirs makes it spectacular! I love the Popeye Mac and cheese. The veggies are cook perfectly and adds a nice flavor to a pan of Mac and cheese. I recommend the regular size if you are hungry. If you are starving then upgrade to the larger size, but be prepared to take some home. The restaurant is clean and the service is fast. You can order take out and it will be ready within 5 minutes. If you get a drink you can make it a combo and add a cookie. I wish they had some other options like a side salad. Or a combo of mac and cheese bowl and a half a sandwich. That would add a whole lot of variability to their menu, but you are limited to just a few options when you go here and should be craving mac and cheese because that is what they are good at and the best option on the menu. read more

MACS - Chicken bacon ranch - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

YALL. THIS IS THE BEST MAC AND CHEESE I HAVE EVER HAD. I had such low expectations because literally every plate or bowl of Mac and cheese I order at a restaurant is so mediocre and not worth my money. My brother insisted I try this and HOLY MOLY. I was blown away. I was in FLAVORTOWN. I got the jalapeño popper Mac and my brother got the hangover Mac and they were both spit. Fire. Flame. I wish I ordered the large size so I could take some home with me. Also they put hot dogs in some of their Mac and cheese and that's such a win with me. I'm glad this place is kind of a far drive because I would gain so much weight because I'd literally eat it for every meal. It's that good. read more

MACS - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

I always order the spicy and delish jalapeño Mac with bacon. It never fails to satisfy, nor the leftovers. I was in the mood for chicken, so I stepped out and ordered the Buffalo Mac. Yeah. Um. The cheese is gritty, it's not spicy, and I don't think the 3 shreds of chicken justify the $1 extra pricing. I asked, what kind of chicken do you use, and they said chopped chicken breast. No, this looks like 1/10th of a shredded chicken breast. So sad. They also do not offer wi-fi. read more

MACS - Suspected chicken shortage at Macs, affecting the Buffalo chicken mac! - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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We were just traveling through Madison on our way to OshKosh and discovered this place during a coffee stop. I have to say it is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had that wasn't made at home. They have a large selection on their menu and each one is unique. I have had the original the buffalo chicken and a limited edition Cheesesteak Mac and they were all fantastic. They also offer salads and sandwiches, but I was not able to try those. The restaurant is very clean and the wait staff is quite nice. If you have a chance to try this restaurant, you really should. read more

MACS - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Trendy but good! Usually I don't do trends but if you're serving my food in a mini cast iron skillet I'll get on that trend. I believe anything in a cast iron skillet has to be GOOD! I'm my 2 week stay in Madison Macs saw me twice. The first time my eyes were bigger than my mouth but I trudged on with a large skillet of mac and cheese. The second visit I was more reserved getting he medium sized and I pretty much licked the skillet...I remembered I was in public and digressed. Overall a great place for lunch and I rediscovered my love of carbs and cheese. read more

MACS - Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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I was in town from Texas visiting my best friend that just moved to the area and she kept telling me about this place and how much id love it: she was right. We came for lunch on a Friday and had the best deal: any regular sized Mac, cookie or chips and fountain drink for $5.99. I got the Buffalo Chicken Mac and a cookie. The Mac was amazing! The buffalo was good (I prefer it spicier, but being from Texas, I forgive y'all). The cookie, surprisingly good, soft, chewy and large chocolate chunks. This place is definitely not for those on a diet, but every once and a while for a treat it's perfection. read more

MACS - Buffalo Chicken MAC (Regular Size) - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

MACS might have the best mac & cheese I've ever had. Perfectly cooked pasta, a creamy sauce base, and a layer of melted cheese that was just a little crunchy around the edges. I could probably eat myself sick on it. I specifically tried the Memphis Mac (BBQ pork and crispy onions) and the barbecue was perfect for cutting some of the richness of the dairy base. I also tried a bite of my boyfriend's buffalo chicken macaroni and it was also very tasty. We ordered our dinner for takeout and we were given a pickup time of about ten minutes from when we ordered it. We were in and out of the restaurant in a literal minute - we walked in, gave our names, were handed a bag, and walked back out. Not bad for 6:45 on a Friday night! Though we weren't inside the restaurant long, it was a cute little space that seemed clean and cozy and pulled heavily from the design of Noodles. While MACS and Noodles are on par design-wise, MACS blows Noodles' macaroni and cheese out of the water. Because of this fact, I am grateful that I live on the other side of Madison, lest I end up too deep into a mac and cheese habit. read more

M.A.C.S., which stands for Macaroni and Cheese Shop, is an easy place to love. I mean, what's not to adore about a restaurant that offers ten different takes on the ultimate comfort food: Mac and cheese. And after enjoying a flavor packed meal that was made to order with fresh ingredients, I think I'm looking forward to a return trip much as my tween daughter and teen son. MACS is located across from the Sun Prairie Woodman's and shares space in a building with a Starbucks and an Elements massage studio. The minimalist interior is an ode to the Dairy State, with cheddar-colored walls and cheesy references covering the wall by the entrance. We arrived after the main dinner rush and the restaurant was surprising clean despite its newfound popularity as a family dining destination. In addition to mac and cheese, MACS serves up six different melts, three wedge salads and three types of desserts. They also offer a kid's menu and a gluten free cheesy potato option to boot. Very cool, MACS, very cool. The mac and cheese dishes come in individual-sized cast iron skillets with two serving sizes: regular (about 6 inches in diameter) and Mac Daddy (about 9 inches in diameter). The skillet is a great serving vessel for this meal, as some of the cheese bakes onto the sides, creating a delicious crunchy foil to the sinfully creamy interior. The only drawback is that is near impossible to scrape the baked-on cheese off, since the flimsy black plastic fork that comes with the meal is no match for that tasty baked-on crust. The ordering process is similar to Noodles & Company: 1) queue up, reviewing the menu options above the cashier while you wait; 2) order and pay for your meal; 3) receive a number and find a table and 4) an employee delivers the food and the fun began. The Popeye MAC (provolone, mozzarella, spinach, sautéed onions and mushrooms) I ordered needs to be renamed the Magic Mushroom, since the pile of expertly sautéed, fresh mushrooms were the highlight of this dish. Other than needing more spinach to balance the richness of the dish, MACS impressed with how well they prepared my order. With perfectly cooked al dente ribbed macaroni, the crunchy, golden brown bread crumb topping and the sinfully creamy cheese sauce, this is comfort food done right. Risking the potential loss of my digits, I snuck a sample of the Original MAC and the Mama's MAC (cheddar and mozzarella cheese with fried hot dogs) before they were completely devoured by my ravenous children. These two dishes matched the well-executed preparation of my dish, making me eagerly await my next opportunity to explore the other menu options. Here's to that day coming sooner rather than later. read more

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This is a fun, small chain. They have a variety of options. I settled on the original mac and cheese, and my husband ordered the taco mac. While I thought the dish was overall pretty good, there was an odd burnt taste, and not one reminiscent of burnt cheese or time spent under the broiler. For that, my review reflects a very average experience. Of note, I tried my husband's taco mac, and it was great! It was very flavorful, and full of flavor. The service here was quick, and the prices good. The area is rather nice- having moved out of this area 10 years ago, I was pleased to see the new growth and development. I mention this because this establishment is a great option while out shopping in the area. read more

MACS - Original mac and cheese - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

I WANT ONE OF THESE IN MY HOMETOWN! I have now visited three different locations of MACS and find the food, decor and service to be very consistent. I have tried a few of the different mac and cheese options but I think that on this most recent visit that I have settled on the Memphis mac as my favorite! I had never had it before because I wasn't sure about the BBQ sauce on the mac and cheese. Well, boy was I wrong! The combo of the pulled pork, fried onions and BBQ sauce on the mac and cheese was a flavor bomb in my mouth! They offer three sizes of their delectable concoctions. I get the medium size which is plenty large. Hubby's eyes were bigger than his stomach on this visit and he got the largest size - too much! The mac and cheese with the grilled hot dogs was too much for him. This visit was an early lunch - around 11am. The place was already pretty full. We were able to get a table (not right next to) with a view to a window so that we could keep an eye on the dog who was waiting for us, not so patiently, in the car. read more

For what it is worth, the concept of MACs is extremely clever. This is Wisconsin where cheese is king. Why not start a restaurant that serves one of the best American comfort foods being pasta with great cheeses? Winning idea! I dined where with my sister during the weekday a little bit after the lunch rush. The restaurant was pretty quite with only a few diners. Very clean and not overly sophisticated. For my dish, I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Mac, large. Had someone told me the portion sizes were going to be so large, I would have gotten a small! It was impossible or me to eat it all in one sitting. I saved more than half for lunch the next day. Mac n cheese is already a heavy meal when it is served solo. Adding chipotle sauce and chicken to it makes it even more fulfilling. Overall, I was satisfied with my selection. I would have cut back on the chipotle sauce. It seem to overpower the cheese a tad bit. From my observation, the chicken is white meat which is a HUGE plus in my book seeing that I do not eat dark meat chicken. Service was a bit slow. Took about 12 minutes to get our food despite us being 2 of 5 total customers. My sister and I were not in any rush so it was fine. Cashier/waitress apologized for the long wait. Again. Not a big deal. She was super friendly. I would like to give MACs another try ordering something else off their menu. Considering I am dieting, I am not sure if this is a good idea but what the hell! They are a big on the $ side but considering the portion sizes, you really can't complain too much. read more

MACS - Chipotle chicken Mac - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

My husband just brought home the regular size Lobster Mac & the reg size Memphis Mac. I am floored by the size of these little tiny tin foil bowls!! Just ridiculous!! They are not even 4 inches in diameter and the are smaller on the bottom!! The macaroni is SO basic and flavorless. The toppings are miniscule at best. WHAT A JOKE!! These are little child size potpies. Totally absurd!! The Lobster stinks, too. Don't go to Mac's!! It is a complete rip-off!! read more

Definition of comfort food. Large portions and very filling. The best Mac and cheese I've ever had, but I like rich and creamy Mac. The buffalo chicken melt was Slightly burnt but very good too! read more

MACS - Buffalo Chicken Melt - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Be ready for a gut busting delicious time. This place is every guilty pleasure you need it to be. At first glance their prices seem a tad high. Trust me they are spot on for what you get. In fact I'd even go so far as to say they could be a little higher! Mac and cheeses like you've never heard of before. Ingredients only a crazy person would put in Mac and cheese, then you try it and see exactly why they were added. Yummmm Note: I am a heavier man and I still can only complete a small order. This stuff is filling in all the most amazing ways. read more

We are from the NW and boy could we use one of these places where we live!!! No joke this is da bomb for Americana comfort food! We wandered in here after seeing it from Costco yesterday and came back today for lunch. We ordered a cheese burger Mac and today's special "Philly cheesesteak " Mac. We also ordered a wedge salad. Although the salad was good the wedge of the wedge salad was non existent. It was flat and no middle?! Bummer but tasted good non the less. Now our first bite of expectation of my cheeseburger Mac was just jaw dropping good‼I couldn't stop mmmm'ing thru every bite..of ooey gooey goodnes. My partner too! We have never had such good Mac n cheese EVER!!! So glad we came and conquered‼ read more

MACS - Cheese Burger Mac and Wedge salad - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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The best thing this place has going for it is the cute presentation. We had the original and Mama's because the counter person when we were able to get her attention mentioned the ranch one when I asked what sells the most, and we don't do ranch. Food came in good time served piping hot in the skillets. Bread was not hot, oddly. Staff never came by during our dinner our visit and didn't seem that engaged or service oriented when we went to the counter. read more

Had the #2 with grilled hot dog also tried the popeye with mushrooms and spinach I must say I was very impressed and the food was fresh and hot, will definitely be back to try another dish read more

MACS - Mamas Mac and Popeyes Mac - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Best fast food I've had in a long time. I had the loaded baked potato mac & cheese and it was so delicious. Even the leftovers I took home for the next day were just as good. The pulled pork was just as good. I wish there was one of these closer to me because I would go all the time. read more

This place is pretty good. It's really fancy Mac and cheese with a generous amount of cheese. The restaurant looks a bit industrial which i think suits it. Bathrooms were clean. Staff was friendly and we didn't wait long for food. Would probably go here again. read more

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Oh my gosh the best birthday lunch on planet! It was so delicious. I got the chicken bacon ranch mac & cheese and my date got the pulled pork mac & cheese and they were both phenomenal. The mac & cheese was very creamy and was bubbling hot when I came to the table. We both got the regular sizes instead of the Mack daddy size. Which was plenty of food to fill us up. The atmosphere is very casual and open and on this particular day a little cold so you may want to bring a coat or a sweatshirt to warm up. I will definitely be returning for more mac & cheese! read more

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Over cheesey mac and cheese and gave my entire family horrible stomach aches. Additionally, the place itself is not very clean.

Ventured out to try Macs today. Not that Mac n Chesse is something I should be eating on a regular basis (gotta lose some lb's) but the Restaurant.com certificate was too enticing. A bit like Noodles in atmosphere - order at the counter, it's brought out to your table. Impressive menu with many fun variations of Mac n Cheese - plus melts (sandwiches) and salads too. We dove in and tried the Mama's Mac (with hot dogs) and the Buffalo Chicken Mac. Both were VERY yummy. Comes out in a hot skillet, came with two pieces to toasty bread. Well cooked, very flavorful - good value. Our only "note" - most dishes come in two sizes, a small and large. We went for large and probably could have done the small. It's ok, now we have some for later! Staff was very nice and super friendly. The place could have been a bit cleaner as there were several tables with dishes on them when we got there. Very good place though and fun experience. read more

MACS - Buffalo Chicken Mac - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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I love this concept to have a restaurant based on mac n cheese! The regular is a good size for lunch and it comes out pretty quickly. My favorite is probably the Memphis with BBQ pork. read more

MACS - Chicken Bacon Ranch MAC - New American Near Me - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

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