Best Mac & Cheese in Lower West Side, Chicago
The 7 top-rated mac & cheese in Lower West Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is mac and cheese at Skylark (2149 S Halsted St), with a flavor score of 84 out of 100 from 33 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→- Ranked #1At Skylark2149 S Halsted St
Creamy, gooey mac and cheese with a crispy top and a generous amount of cracked black pepper receives rave reviews.
- Ranked #2At Aloha Wagon2023 S Western Ave
- Ranked #3At Pleasant House Pub2119 S Halsted St
- Ranked #4At Bob’s Pizza1659 W 21st St
- Ranked #5At Craft Burger1311 W 18th St
Mac and cheese features a rich cheese sauce that some enjoy, but others find it overly salty and lacking flavor.
- Ranked #6At Honky Tonk BBQ / The Tonk1213 W 18th St
The mac and cheese often disappoints with dryness, lack of seasoning, and unexpected bitterness, overshadowing any positive feedback.
- Ranked #7At Truffle Restaurant & Bar1723 S Ashland Ave
The mac and cheese often lacks flavor and is described as runny or resembling boxed versions, disappointing many diners.