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Mad Mac

3.8 (105 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Birria Mac n Cheese.

Birria Mac n Cheese. 12/10. It's not your traditional creamy velveeta/kraft ooey-gooey mushy type mac, so i can see how it wouldn't be up someone's alley. But if you like "al dente," and a more authentic cheese-taste, you'll probably be obsessed just like i currently am. The birria meat alone was fantastic and very bold in flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly and the restaurant itself looked cleaner than a hospital. It reminded me of the front lobby of a car dealership and I questioned whether they were in business because of just how clean it looked. The second i walked through door i was greeted with a warm introduction, and great hospitality. Would definitely recommend a visit to Mad Mac!

Leah M.

Ok... it's super simple and it's pretty darn tasty! Noodles cooked just right (not soggy at all) hot & creamy cheese... what else do you need with mac n cheese?! Well, in case you want more they have crispy jalepenos, bread crumbs and hotsauces etc. Gluten free noodle option too! For what it is great! I'm a lover of veggies & fresh stuff and don't really find that here ..but if you want hot, melty cheese & stick to your ribs pasta.. this is the place!

Calavera Mac - yum!!
Jenn C.

Exactly what comfort food should be! Creamy cheesy pasta. I got the Calavera Mac, which is their mac and cheese with chicken thighs (much better than chicken breast!), and pico de gallo. Very fresh and only a hint of spiciness to help cut some of that richness. Simple menu and the listed prices include sales tax. I love nice round amounts when it comes to the bill. Today they had listed two additional specials. And their drink menu looks perfect to try out on a warmer day. Service was friendly and my order came out quick. I got it to go, but will consider eating there the next time I go. And yes, there will be a next time. Love the location and what they've done to the space.The Boise Spectrum needs more places like this.

Jonathan C.

I think the base mac recipe is pretty good. But odd toppings in certain ways. My friend and I got 2 different choices so that we could try out the different options. What you get is the base mac with the ordered topping plopped on top. Maybe to some people this is fantastic, a mix it yourself kind of deal! To me this was kind of lazy. I want ooy gooy mac with dynamic flavors throughout and now that I know what the toppings are really all about I might just get the mac solo. Not worth what I paid in my opinion.

Taco mac
Marshall M.

We came here for lunch today and I thought mad mac was ok. We order the taco mac and it was good not great. The taco mac has mac and cheese topped with carne asada and chimichurri sauce. The mac and cheese is ok but to soupy for my taste. The carne and chimichurri sauce was good but reminded me of Hamburger Helper. Overall, it was good but not great mac and cheese but I personally like a more creamy but firm mac and cheese.

UncleBill S.

Got pulled pork Mac n Cheese. It was fit to eat. Was impressed with the serving size! I don't think I'd drive across town to get it but was satisfied. Someone else reviewed that the Mac was kinda bland, I have to agree: I expected more flavor... *Lost a star by not being able to provide a physical receipt*

Taco Mac
Nina C.

Meh. I had been meaning to try this place for awhile and found myself next to it right after an article about mac and cheese came out in the Statesman. Mad Mac made the cut on their list, so I pulled the trigger. I got one of the specials: Taco Mac -- it had carne and salsa on top. For me, it's just not my style of mac and cheese. I like a baked, firmer mac. This mac was a little thinner and looser than I like. The carne was fine -- average taste, nothing out of this world. It was like mall carne asada. Overall, there was nothing wrong with this place, it just didn't do much for me. I feel like there were some missed opportunities: where was the Chili Mac? The Potato Mac? Their sauce is like a thin au gratin so potatoes would have gone great. They could also be super avant-garde fusion -- where's the Curry Mac? Thai Mac? They could def. play with it and take it up a notch.

Burger AND spinach artichoke. No regrets. Delicious.
Jazmin A.

Looking through the photos, the burgur and spinach artichoke spoke to me. But what could i do? Get both? Yes. They put both toppings on for me. No regrets. P.s. i couldnt finish it all in one sitting.(Good thing)

Kaci C.

While the idea is a good one, who doesn't love Mac n cheese? The execution from my perspective failed. The Mac isn't as tasty as what I would get from a box and the toppings while plentiful, far out weighed the Mac in proportion and taste. Toppings =delicious, Mac = so so. Location is central and if you're out to see a movie it's in a good spot. The Italian soda inspired drinks do sound interesting and I would be willing to give them a try next time I'm at the theater. The seating while spacious is exceptionally cold this time of year. I look forward to seeing if they improve and can maintain the current level of excitement in a few months. I was also disappointed with the poor sustainability of the beverage cups and Chinese food take away containers. While convenient, they seem extremely wasteful. I didn't realize places still served in styrofoam, it makes me sad for our planet.

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Very bland, kids didn't even really care for it. Customer service definitely is not a priority. Not friendly and kinda overpriced.

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Ever since I went there two years ago I have had a taste for them just like Mom used to make always feel at home when I come in thanks

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Awesome! I love the Buffalo Chicken Mac. I try to stop by every time I'm in town. Definitely worth trying a few of the different ones.

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I ordered the spinach and artichoke Mac topped with the jalapeños and it was AMAZING. friendly staff and quick service.

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3.7(28 reviews)
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Fast good food. Cannot go wrong with in and out. No need to wait in crazy slow lines when you got…read morefast, friendly staff

I kind of consider myself an In-and-Out Burger aficionado since I've eaten there for almost 40…read moreyears in California. Once here in Idaho, I wasn't as inclined to visit due to my fear that it wouldn't taste the same and the Idaho-shaming of visiting any location. However, I had an overwhelming desire for "animal style" well done fries and after a lot of begging, convinced my husband to come (this was not an easy task). We arrived around 4:30 pm and the dining room was roughly 1/2 full with a robust wrap in drive-thru. We were greeted by a friendly cashier who quickly took our order, then repeated it back perfectly. The kitchen was in a fervor, bustling to satisfy all the orders (really, a hard working team). We obtained our drink cups and the large, typical drink station was nicely stocked with a nice array of soft drinks to choose from. The odd thing to me is that whenever I've eaten at any other location in the past, I think the longest I've ever waited for my meal has been maybe 9 minutes, tops. No matter the time of day or night. We waited 23 minutes for our meals. It seemed that drive-thru is priority, then to-go, then dine-in. The animal style fries were pretty good, though I'm used to it being slathered with more sauce. Thankfully, I was able to get a few sauce packets and gleefully doused to my delight. However, the bun of my burger was so over toasted! The buns were actually hard and crunchy. I'm not used to that. The burger tasted like before but it was dry and overcooked as well. The lettuce, onions, tomatoes and cheese were very fresh and flavorful. My husband had the same experience with his burger as I did. Tables were not wiped down and the condiment station was out of almost everything when we got there. They didn't refill all the cups, chilis, etc. until right before we left. I really wanted to love my visit, but after this experience, and all the convincing to entice my husband there with this result, it's unlikely we will be back.

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4.2(432 reviews)
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We came here because of the reviews. It is located in what seems to be the historic downtown are of…read moreNampa, with older, brick buildings, and assorted boutiques, restaurants, and dive bars, and next to the Nampa museum. It was about 1:45 pm on a Friday, and the place was fairly crowded. We were sat at a small booth for two, not my favorite table, but understandable that they would want to save their tables and booths for four for larger parties. It's very loud, hard to talk, so in tha sense the small booth we were in, set apart from the main seating area, was better for my wife and I to talk. Our server was Yulia, and she was delightful. Very nice, efficient, and attentive. Great service! We both had the classic burger, mine with the sharp cheddar it comes with, my wife sans cheese. 100% Wagyu beef, and cooked very nicely at medium. The bun was large and soft, very tasty and great texture. The fries were delicious; crispy and well seasoned, just great. They have a fry sauce that tasted like it had a bit of horseradish. I really liked it. Prices are very reasonable. In fact, I just had a burger at a nice restaurant in downtown Boise last week that had a smaller patty and bun, and cost $3 more. We will definitely be back to Holy Cow.

Our first time here and we love it! The food was great and came out quick. We had to wait a bit for…read morethe table but only 20 min during peak dinner time on a Friday night so I'm upset about that at all. We got fried pickles, burgers, and pulled pork. The server gave us great recommendations. Will 100% be coming back

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3.1(91 reviews)
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We got takeout here a few nights ago, and I have honestly no idea why this place isn't busier. The…read moreserver/cashier was incredibly nice, even offered the Military discount we had no idea they even had, and was genuinely a pleasant person for what is a slightly upscale fast food place. Burgers were messy, but like the old commercial- "if it doesn't get all over the place, it doesn't belong in your face." Everything was fresh, and tasted as it should. I wish this place was closer to the new D&B and Home Depot as I think it would probably busier and get the attention it actually deserves. We will come back when we find ourselves on that aside of town.

It has been a while since we've been to Smashburger, but a current bogo offer was too good to pass…read moreup. Boy, I'm glad we went in...we had a wonderful time here tonight! The place was pretty empty when we went in, much to my surprise. It worked to our advantage as we received a friendly and quick ordering experience. Food came out only a few minutes after. Hubby and I both ordered a double deluxe smash burger with a side of fries and smash tots. I'm so bummed I forgot to order loaded tots. I have to admit, after our first bite, both hubby and I looked at each other and simultaneously said, "Wow!". The burgers were juicy (so much so, juice dripped down my hand and chin), piping hot, with super melty cheese, crisp lettuce, a plump tomato and a perfect spread of mayo. The smash tots and fries were seasoned correctly and crispy without being over fried. Service was prompt, the place was clean (even the bathroom was spotless and stocked) and we even heard a genuine "thank you for coming" when we left. We look forward to going back!

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Habit Burger & Grill

2.9(94 reviews)
1.7 mi
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Nice, clean burger joint. Plenty of tables to sit at. Modern decor but no TVs for sports. The…read morebathrooms were clean. Food is ordered and paid for at the counter. They give you a beeper and page it when the food is ready. Download the App and get a free charburger with purchase. I ordered the charburger and the squeeze got the Cobb salad. The burger tasted good, the meat was done perfectly, still juicy too. The only problem I had was the grilled onions were right on top so the top bun was a bit soggy. The Cobb salad had plenty going on, lots of grilled chicken, bacon and cheese, The lettuce was crispy and there were pickled red onions and some avocado slices on it as well. It was a nice lunch. Price points are about the same as other burger places.

It's safe to say we will never be coming back. The cashier was arrogant and rude, and to make it…read moreworse I found metal shavings in my burger that actually cut my lip open. Paying $28 for what was easily the worst meal of my life is insane. This place clearly has no regard for who keeps there bills paid (the customers) and will take any shortcut they can to make a dollar. Just keep driving and go to McDonald's. At least you won't risk getting your throat slit from metal being ingested (We dont appreciate the automated message as a solution to your problems, it just re-establishes the fact that you guys don't care)

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Habit Burger & Grill - "Teriyaki Char" with cold and liquefied teriyaki sauce on a soggy bun. Price: $13.60

"Teriyaki Char" with cold and liquefied teriyaki sauce on a soggy bun. Price: $13.60

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"Double Char" with cold and soggy meat (we went through the drive-thru) and metal shavings between the burger.

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