15 best mac and cheese dishes in Charlotte

La Belle Helene

15 best mac and cheese dishes in Charlotte

By Ted Williams
November 15, 2018

Haberdish

Southern kitchen and craft cocktail bar serving up stylish comfort food.

About the mac: It’s rich, just the right amount of creamy ($6/$12). You can even top it with spicy crispy chicken skins for just $2 extra.

Legion Brewing SouthPark

Legion Brewing’s newest location – serving up all your favorite Legion brews, plus, a full food menu.

Award: Best brewery mac and cheese

About the mac: It’s called Benton’s Ham Mac and Cheese and it’s made with corkscrew pasta, creamy cheddar sauce and Benton’s ham ($8). It pairs great with a Juicy Jay.

Rooster’s Kitchen

Cozy wood-fired kitchen offering classic Southern American and European staples.

Award: No. 1 best mac and cheese in Charlotte

About the mac: Rooster’s mac and cheese is all about that melty, baked-top crust.

Yafo Kitchen

Casual Mediterranean eatery slinging shawarma bowls, hummus and house baked laffah.

Award: No. 2 best overall mac and cheese in Charlotte

About the mac: Made perfectly creamy by using Greek yogurt. Genius.

Leroy Fox

Elevated Southern kitchen with craft cocktails.

About the mac: It’s spiral-y, cheesy and topped with fresh herbs ($4). Enjoy it by itself or order it with their fried chicken.

Midwood Smokehouse

Casual BBQ joint with multiple locations in Charlotte.

About the mac: Their classic mac has that thick, homemade-feeling consistency ($3.50). Just what you want with pulled pork and coleslaw.

Mac’s Speed Shop

BBQ, wings and beer served in a biker bar-style setting.

About the mac: The classic elbow noodles remind us of being a kid and we live for the random bits of melty, shredded cheddar ($3).

The Asbury

Modern, Southern fare served in the historic Dunhill Hotel.

About the mac: It’s served in a cast iron skillet and made with cheddar, piquillo peppers, crispy ham and goat cheese ($8). YUM.

Seoul Food Meat Co

Korean-inspired BBQ spot with craft beer, cocktails and karaoke.

Award: Best ramen mac and cheese

About the mac: Made with ramen noodles, it’s a unique take on an American classic. Check out gooey, stretchy cheese action ($4).

Jack Beagle’s

Laid back tavern in NoDa serving up American favorites.

About the mac: They have, not one, but six different types of mac and cheese. Jack-Mac is their signature style. It’s a little spicy and a little garlicky. ($2.99 cup/3.99 bowl)

Capital Grille

Upscale steakhouse in Uptown serving classic American cuisine in a clubhouse-y setting.

Award: Best lobster mac and cheese

About the mac: It’s creamy, thick and filled with juicy pieces of fresh lobster. They finish it off with a blanket of buttery bread crumbs ($18).

Kid Cashew

Rustic Mediterranean eatery in Dilworth with small plates and a large patio.

About the mac: It’s cooked in a cast iron skillet and made with homemade mornay sauce, leeks, shallots and five cheeses($6.95). That’s a lot of cheese.

Papi Queso

Insanely popular food truck serving up nothing but grilled cheese.

Award: Best mac and cheese on a sandwich

About the mac: Their Pig Mac consists of heritage pulled pork, mac n’ cheese, bourbon onions and cheddar cheese ($9.50). You can also do a more simple version named the Mac Melt, a creamy mac n’ cheese grilled cheese ($7).

Gastropub at Wooden Robot

Eclectic pub food menu that pairs perfectly with a Good Morning Vietnam.

Award: Most creative mac and cheese execution

About the mac: It’s called the ‘Bosshog Mac & Cheese Eggroll’ and it’s filled with beer boiled macaroni, gruyere, smoked, bacon jam, stilton and parmesan cream, liquid cilantro drizzle ($12).

La Belle Helene

French brasserie in Uptown serving classics like french onion soup and beef tartare.

Award: Best long noodle mac and cheese

About the mac: Macaroni gratin ($8). Comes with that satisfying baked top crust and a decadently creamy middle.

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