It’s nothing short of an honour to write an article about the best mac and cheese in Toronto. The best pasta in Toronto was fun, however Mac and cheese is an art form too. Knowing where you can get the best of it is information that we are very, very pleased to offer you today.
The Best Mac And Cheese Downtown Toronto Has To Offer
Mac and cheese has taken on a whole new cultural significance. Comfort food of champions, there are now so many ‘artisanal’ ways you can delight in this deeply satisfying savoury indulgence.
For instance, there are now many gourmet cheeses involved. The crumbs on the top, perfect in their crispy contrast to the soft, chewy insides, consist of various glorious types of bread. My favourite? Sourdough, of course.
And that’s stopping short of noodles! Some places even make their OWN NOODLES! Can you imagine knowing about this when you were a kid pouring dried noodles from a Kraft Mac N’ Cheese box? Tossing in that powdered orange cheese from the white little packet? Mmm, it makes me dream of childhood just thinking about it.
But we’re not kids anymore, are we? It’s time to up your mac and cheese game and dive into the gooey goodness that is the best mac and cheese available in downtown Toronto.
Barque Smokehouse
Are you seeing that crisp on the top? This recipe has clearly taken one of the most crucial aspects of the dish very seriously. Well done. The 3-cheese blend on their cajun mac and cheese is delectable, and they do emphasize that this is a vegetarian (not vegan) dish.
The Auld Spot Pub
I love that they serve their mac and cheese with salad. It’s the perfect, healthy side to accompany this incredibly rich, decadent dish. This from-scratch dish is a full meal deal with béchamel, gruyere, parm, and double smoked bacon. Although that looks like lobster to me so maybe they changed it but either way… wow.
Indie Alehouse
Crispy with parsley panko breading and served with toasted rosemary focaccia, this mac and cheese makes the most of the pasta elbow. Their homemade IPA mornay sauce gives it that something special. However, why not make it even more special with wild mushrooms, beer-braised short rib, or lobster?
Victory Cafe
This mouthwatering version of mac and cheese in Toronto is served with sun-dried tomatoes and onion. Their classic Colby, gruyere, and cheddar cheese sauce makes it so satisfying. The wood-fired garlic bread they serve it with makes perfection even more perfect.
Smash Kitchen
First of all, I love the name of this restaurant. Second, their L.A. Mac and Cheese with cavatappi pasta, a delicious cheese blend, and herb crumble is to die for. But that’s not all. They also have a mushroom version with truffle cheese sauce and roasted mushrooms. Oh and goat cheese. Can’t go wrong here.
Beach Hill Smokehouse
I feel like BBQ restaurants could possibly make the best mac and cheese. If you eat meat, that is. “The best bbq restaurant in Toronto” does not disappoint with this offering. It’s a side of southern style, cheesy goodness, served with your choice of whatever you want. In this case, the main is the accompaniment, let’s be honest.
Bobbie Sue’s
Bobbie Sue’s is a mac and cheese restaurant. Remember earlier when we talked about the developments in this world? Well one of them is having restaurants solely dedicated to this incredible dish. You can get their classic with a simple five-cheese blend, or you can go healthy-style and get the “Green Trees” which optimized “sauce mops” (aka broccoli) creating an attempt at a healthy version.
Smoque N Bones
With a name this bad*ss, you can bet their mac and cheese smoulders. You’ve got a few options here. The pulled pork is the smoky, meaty version. Chopped brisket is also smoky, but with brisket. Then there’s pulled chicken… all smoky, cheesy deliciousness.
In Conclusion
Go forth, eat mac and cheese with your friends at the best joints in Toronto. This food’ll hit ya in the soul, so be ready for a life-changing experience at each of these fine restaurants.