The 13 top-rated mac & cheese in Hyde Park, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is mac and cheese at Virtue Restaurant (1462 E 53rd St), with a flavor score of 89 out of 100 from 230 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Mac & Cheese across Chicago→Creamy, cheesy mac and cheese garners praise for its rich flavor, perfectly complementing the tender short ribs and flavorful sides.
Mac and cheese features creamy cheese but has received criticism for being watery or bland, with some enjoying it while others found it lacking.
The jalapeño mac and cheese has a good texture but is often criticized for being bland or dry, lacking sufficient spice.
Mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy with some enjoying its flavor, while others found it overcooked and mushy.
Mac and cheese is creamy with a nice crust, but many found it underseasoned, overcooked, or lacking flavor.
The mac and cheese is often criticized for being dry and lacking flavor, despite a few positive remarks.
The mac and cheese is often bland, watery, and lacks flavor, with some comparing it unfavorably to boxed options.
The mac and cheese was often described as overcooked, overly salty, and lacking flavor, disappointing many diners.
The mac and cheese was often described as dry, bland, and lacking flavor, disappointing many who ordered it.
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