Best mac and cheese in Toronto

Cheesy, decadent and delicious, mac and cheese is a go-to when people in the city are in search of comfort food. Restaurants across Toronto offer classic dishes alongside trendy and internationally-inspired takes on the pasta dish. From Thai flavours to black truffles, there are lots of options to enhance your mac and cheese in Toronto. Here are the best bets![Photo courtesy of the Thompson Diner]

By Jennifer D'Agostino

Bobbie Sue Mac And Cheese

1

162 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7

• Phone Number
  • 647-352-2762Primary
• Directions

Bobbie Sue’s is the ultimate mac and cheese destination. All the mac and cheese starts the same, with quality cavatappi noodles and a classic béchamel sauce. When it comes to toppings there are loads of options, like the Carbonara Mac, with pancetta, grana padano and egg yolk, or the Camp Mac with all-beef hot dogs and yellow mustard.

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1 Kitchen

2

550 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2V4

• Phone Number
  • 416-601-3533Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Found on the late-night menu, the Thompson Diner’s mac and cheese is its signature dish. Packed with tonnes of asiago and mozzarella cheese, the mac and cheese has the addition of truffle oil to make it extra special. You have the option of adding goat cheese and bacon.

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Carens Rosedale

3

1118 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L6

• Reserve
• Phone Number
  • 647-352-8111Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Carens wine bar made a couple of changes to the classic mac and cheese dish. Instead of macaroni the chefs use penne, and they add a little bit of heat to the cheese sauce. You have the option to add prosciutto or chorizo.

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Betty's

4

240 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1K1

• Phone Number
  • 416-368-1300Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Betty’s can be described as a laidback pub, and has been a favourite of many college students for years. They seem to gravitate towards the mac and cheese, and not just because of its budget-friendly price. Made to order, the mac and cheese at Betty’s is served in a piping hot skillet.

Caplansky's Deli & Catering

5

356 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S6

• Phone Number
  • 416-500-3852Primary
• Directions
• Menu

This renowned deli may be known for its smoked meat sandwiches, but you may want to try mac and cheese the next time you visit. The mac and cheese is made with a creamy three-cheese sauce – sharp cheddar, gruyere and mozzarella, and finished with a parmesan and breadcrumb crust.

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Junked Food Co Inc

6

507 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4

• Phone Number
  • 647-343-5326Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Junked Food Co. has an entire menu devoted to macaroni and cheese. The award-winning mac and cheese is creamy and packed with flavour. You can try it with house sausage, Junked Food Co.’s famous pulled pork and Jolly Rancher BBQ sauce or “Whack Style,” with white chocolate, brie and sage.

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Hogtown Vegan

7

382 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S7

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Vegans can enjoy macaroni and cheese just like everyone else, and that’s thanks to Hogtown Vegan. Baked in the oven, the Mac n’ Cheese is made with vegan cheese and pasta. Topped with breadcrumbs, it’s also available with gluten free pasta.

Prohibition Gastrohouse Midtown

8

40 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON M4P 3A2

• Phone Number
  • 416-406-2669Primary
• Directions

The Prohibition Gastrohouse mac and cheese can be found on the Decadent Carbs menu. The dish starts with Italian artisanal pasta mixed with gruyere, emmenthal, L’Emite Bleu, black truffles, fresh herbs, truffle oil and shallots. The whole thing is topped with a buttery biscuit crust.

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Jennifer D’Agostino is a freelance writer based in Toronto. When she’s not scouring the city for the best restaurants you can find her experimenting with recipes and reading the news. Jen is also an avid photographer.

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