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Mad Mac

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

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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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.

Denise W.

Mad Mac me, Mad Mac me, Mad Mac Me. Oh my goodness this mac and cheese is yummy on the tummy. When it comes to comfort food this place can't be beat. I wanted to take home leftovers but it just didn't happen. I had the spinach artichoke mac and you can tell the cheeses are the real thing not processed. Gotta give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. Lucky I saved a little for my picture :)

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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(33 reviews)
1.7 mi
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In-N-Out never disappoints! This was my first time visiting one here in Idaho. We dined in, and…read moreeverything was pretty clean overall. There were a few papers and receipts on the floor, but with the amount of foot traffic, that can happen. I liked seeing team members regularly check and clean the drink station and condiment area. The staff who took our order were helpful and welcoming, with smiles all around. It was also nice that it wasn't too busy on a Sunday night. I'd happily come back!

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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4.5(37 reviews)
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This was so good and I'm disappointed there aren't any near me (CO ). This would likely be one of…read moremy go to spots, if it was. I ordered a bowl-chicken shawarma and then a pita with chicken souvlaki for later. My son had 2 different sandwiches. He also had the lentil soup and said it was good. We both thought everything was a good portion size and excellent flavor. Go try this place-you will not be disappointed!

We'd been to the Meridian location, and decided to check this one in Nampa. Came about 3:30 on a…read moreSaturday, and there only two other parties in the restaurant, which is one of the reasons we go out to eat in the mid-afternoon. The atmosphere is very casual, metal tables and chairs, bright and cheerful. Even though it appears like a fast food restaurant, there is table service, and that's nice. Payten was our server, and she did a great job of taking care of us. Don't know what it would be like during the busy times. My wife ordered a Chicken Shawarma sandwich, and I got the Chicken Shawarma bowl. My wife liked the sandwich, and I enjoyed the bowl. Nicely seasoned chicken with a base of salad and Safron rice. Very filling, too. Also, their fries are very good. They are seasoned well and crispy, just the way I like them. We will definitely be back. Good, healthy food at a reasonable price, in a nice atmosphere. My only negative is that the AC was on cold enough for both of us to wish we had brought coats.

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Holy Cow

4.2(456 reviews)
4.3 mi
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I ate here over the weekend and it was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had!!! I ordered…read morethe Forager (bacon and blue cheese) and it was so flavorful! My mother in law got the Left Coast and that was also great ! The avocado on it was so fresh! The server was attentive and friendly and food came out quick! Restaurant was clean and welcoming! I would highly recommend!!

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3.1(91 reviews)
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Seriously, why does this place have 3 stars?!? I tried the new Green Goddess bacon stack chicken…read moresmash today and it was literally mind blowing. I enjoyed it so much...smashed grilled chicken patty that was juicy and flavorful. Incredibly fresh tomatoes, spring lettuce, melty cheese, crisp bacon, ripe avocado and just the right amount of green goddess dressing. I couldn't put it down. I spoiled myself with some fries covered in cheese and bacon...fries were perfectly cooked with in-house grated cheese melted on top, sprinkled with crispy, chopped bacon. It was a perfectly cooked meal that was also delicious. Service was really friendly and you could tell they were understaffed but hustled to make sure everyone was happy. Such a great location!

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2.9(99 reviews)
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We have frequented this location every time we've visited a Habit location in the past 4 years…read more(close to 20 times) and I honestly can't believe I haven't written a review. I've read a lot of reviews on Yelp and I can't say that I've ever experienced poor or rude service, but there have been several inconsistencies from receiving overcooked burgers, undercooked fries or having to wipe down our table to eat. That said, these issues happen, sometimes more often than others, but not enough times to ward off future visits. There was a small line to order when we arrived, so we ordered through the kiosk without issue. This actually prompted others to order through the kiosk as well. After ordering, we walked up to the register to get our drink cups and were quickly greeted by a smiling, lovely employee who promptly gave me our cups. I ordered the new Parmesan chicken club, which unfortunately does not come in a combo...so I ordered the 50/50 (fries and onion rings) and my husband had the charburger with cheese combo. Our food came out quickly and looked stunning! The cheese was melted around the grilled chicken, the bacon was crispy, ingredients were fresh and the bread was toasted to perfection. My only disappointment is that the 50/50 is almost $5 as a side....and I felt like there wasn't enough fries and only 4 small onion rings. Fries were mostly undercooked as well. However, the sandwich was absolutely delicious. My husband's charburger tasted great, but was a tad disappointed as the burger patty was much thinner than other visits. It was almost $34 for lunch and we almost feel like we didn't get our money's worth. Overall, our visit was nice (loved the "habit" radio station...great music!), most of the food was great and the service was super friendly.

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