Mac and cheese is probably known as the best side dish in all of American history. It’s a savory dish that’s been deep rooted in to our culture since our childhood, and the childhood of generations past. Mac and cheese still reigns as the heavy weight champion of all time and today we honor it in all its creamy, cheese glory for National Mac & Cheese Day!
Grab your stretchy pants and make an extra hole in your belt, as we highlight a few of our favorite spots in Austin you absolutely must get your mac & cheese fix today!
No VA Kitchen & Bar
Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Executive Chef Brad Sorenson serves up his spin on the classic dish that’s absolutely the best on Rainey Street. Creamy, delicious and topped with toasted bread crumbs it’s become one of our favorites, if not our absolute favorite Mac & Cheese in the entire city!
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Roaring Fork
Green Chili Mac & Cheese
Craving Mac & Cheese or just plain hungry? Get your fix of the Green Chili Mac & Cheese at Roaring Fork. In honor of this momentous food holiday, Roaring Fork will offer their signature Green Chili Mac & Cheese and a margarita for only $5 during happy hour.
Pluckers
Holy Macaroni
At Pluckers they fry everything, even the Mac & Cheese with giant blocks of fresh mozzarella cheese deep fried in their homemade breading. It’s worth every single flavorful calorie you’ll devour.
Photo: Jack Allen’s Kitchen – Facebook
Jack Allen’s Kitchen
Five Cheese Mac N’ Cheese
Jack Allen’s 5 Cheese Mac n Cheese, because one cheese just isn’t enough. Get ready for a large helping of the the creamiest meal of your life. The richness of this badass mac & cheese dish will make you believer in Jack Gilmore’s comfort food mastery.
Galaxy Cafe
Classic Mac & Cheese
Galaxy Cafe has been serving their famous mac & cheese to Austinites for almost a decade. It is so rich and creamy, your mouth will water hours after you’ve completed 3 bowls. Grab a spoon and eat it like the richest soup you’ve ever had.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Lobster Mac & Cheese
We know what you’re thinking. Ruth’s Chris might not be an Austin original, but give credit where credit is due. If you love lobster and you love mac & cheese, you owe it to yourself to stuff your face with Ruth’s delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese. It’s rich, buttery and will make you weak in the knees.
Photo: Courtney Pierce – Photography Director
Vince Young Steakhouse
House Mac & Cheese
This sinfully delicious dish is brought to the next level with the addition of smoky bacon, fresh herbs and a crunchy bread crumb crust. Pair it with one of Vince Young Steakhouse’s USDA prime cuts, or order it a la carte for the ultimate dinner of champions.