ISO a great Mac and Cheese

[Jelly Belly]

Ever since Mirabelle (Yonge south of Eglinton),closed it's doors, I have been searching for a mac and cheese that compares to theirs. It was rich, cheesey and slightly runny - heavenly comfort food.

[bittermu]

If you're out in the east end, try should The Auld Spot on Danforth @ Chester. The mac 'n cheese au gratin is fantastic on its own, better when with crab or bacon (or both!) and best w/ a side of Apricot Wheat.

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Auld Spot
347 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K, CA

[torontochris]

greenjeans in the eaton centre has surprisingly good mac and cheese. creamy and with a hint of onion, very pleasant, and cheap, like 3 bucks for a small bowl.

[Ediblethoughts]

I agree. I tried that probably a year ago but I recall it was quite tasty.

[torontochris]

surprising i know, i'm glad someone seconded that so people will try it.

[Ediblethoughts]

And after just trying the one at Harlem today, I think I prefer both Caren's and Green Jean's. Harlem's isn't bad; it's just not cheesy enough for me.

[hautecocoa]

Got some from The Pantry (College and Rusholme) a few weeks back and really enjoyed it. Loved the panko topping as it provided a great texture contrast to the rich, creamy noodles.

[mainja]

I have loved the Mac and Cheese at the Senator.

A word of warning about Weezie's, there's meat in it. I also happen to think it's delicious, but the listing in the menu didn't mention that there was meat in it, and my partner is a vegetarian, so it was a challenge. Although, I did get the sense that they were going to fix the oversight in their menu, in case they haven't yet I thought I'd pass it on...

[foxymoron]

I gotta second (third?) the recommendation for Harlem's mac and cheese. I've also enjoyed the one that Mitzi's Sister offers. There's a bit of blue in there so it may not be for everyone.

[paulcol]

personally I always use President's choice frozen Mac and cheese. It's just as good as my moms. She agrees with me, so she started buying it instead of making it.
I also have enjoyed great Mac & cheese from the Metro store at the Eglinton Centre.

[Negaduck]

Try the one at Fran's.

[pearlD]

I think some of you chowhounds will wonder if I've lost it.........but.......don't sneer...I LOVE the Mac & Cheese at the 'hot counter's' at Metro (usually Bloor & Spadina) or Sobey's (Shaw & Dupont)!...There is a trick however...get there just BEFORE noon when it's at its best ..slightly runny and freshly made (I don't even know if they make it in store 'tho, but I don't care). It is 'awesome', fills that comfort food niche to a T!!!
Do NOT buy it later in the day because it gets really dried out (don't think the staff ever stirs it). You might like it ..it's not 'gourmet' by any stretch but it is really tasty....

[Jelly Belly]

I've been desparate but unable to get downtown so tried to get some of the mac and cheese at the Metro at Bayview and Eglinton. No luck they didn't have any at the "hot counter there" Sounded great though. Thanks for the suggestion

[Jelly Belly]

I did finally try some of the mac and cheese form the metro. Prettty creamy and soothing for the soul in a pinch. I wish there was some crispy topping to it and not just more melted cheese. In my homemade version I acutally buy the fresh cheese bread that is made at the metro and make breadcrumbs out of it to top off my mac and cheese dish. That would make it perfect

[Toronto Fastfoodie]

Not fancy or high end but the mac n cheese at united dairy restaurant at the corner of Bathurst and Lawrence and the pasta w/ cheese sauce at marcello's on st. claire are both amazing! I have had it at harlem & prefer these. In fact at United Dairy, I always order my daughter the larger portion knowing she won't finish it and oops! guess I gotta eat it....

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[Toronto Chower]

The mac and cheese at the Drake is great, but not sure if it is what you're looking for. Definitely going for more trendy than homestyle, but cheesy and tasty none the less.

[mlukan]

The only problem I have with the Drakes Mac and cheese is that they do not use macaroni. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but a mac and cheese must use macaroni noodles and not noodles that don't even resemble macaroni. Kinda like serving spaghetti and meatballs using linguine, its a different experience.

[TorontoJo]

I love the mac and cheese at Caren's wine bar. It's a bit unconventional in that it's a penne, but the cheesy, slightly runny sauce is wonderful. As an added bonus, they have an option to add pancetta (or prosciutto, can't recall which). :)

Oh, and the bonus is their back patio is beautiful...

[Jelly Belly]

Thanks for the great suggestions, especially about the patio as well. I can't wait to try these and report back! Maybe even tonight.

[Ediblethoughts]

Definitely agree as per my experience last night!

[Gary]

Try Weezie's and Harlem. I don't know if the styles are identical to what you had at Mirabella, but both have received rave reviews. At Harlem the mac & cheese is actually a side, but their portions are generous and everything else on the menu is great, too.

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Weezie's
354 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A1K9, CA

Harlem
67 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON M5C1N9, CA

[Sooeygun]

After all the raves, I was a little underwhelmed by the mac and cheese at Weezie's. Taste-wise it was good, but it kind of dry. I like my mac and cheese a little runny.

[drjolt]

I agree. I was disappointed with Weezie's m&c - found it to be very greasy and also "dry" - needed a creamier element, particularly to offset the really strong cheeses they use (which I liked, but felt were unbalanced).

[lily.violet]

I've had the mac & cheese at Harlem and found it to be really delicious! I agree with how it's a generous size for a side. I think it could have been a small meal on its own. The rest of the food there is pretty yummy too.