Best Mac & Cheese in Near South Side, Chicago
The 10 top-rated mac & cheese in Near South Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is mac and cheese at Uncle Joe's Rum Bar & Grill (1450 S Michigan Ave), with a flavor score of 78 out of 100 from 7 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 Uncle Joe's Rum Bar & Grill1450 S Michigan Ave
- Ranked #2At Brûlée2036 S Michigan Ave
The mac and cheese features a nice crust and good flavor, but some found it underseasoned and portions small.
- Ranked #3At Reggies Chicago2105 S State St
- Ranked #4At Fatpour McCormick: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar2206 S Indiana Ave
The mac and cheese was criticized for being bland, dry, and lacking creaminess, disappointing many diners.
- Ranked #5At Southern Chicago2000 S Wabash Ave
Lobster mac and cheese is creamy with fresh flavors, but some found it watery or lacking seasoning and portions small.
- Ranked #6At The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant1401 S Michigan Ave
The macaroni and cheese often tasted gritty, underseasoned, and lacked creaminess, disappointing many who expected better.
- Ranked #7At Southern Chicago2000 S Wabash Ave
The mac and cheese was frequently described as bland, watery, or lacking flavor, disappointing many diners overall.
- Ranked #8At Jerk Villa Bar & Grill2216 S Michigan Ave
The mac and cheese was frequently criticized for being watery, bland, overcooked, and lacking real cheese flavor.
- Ranked #9At The Bureau Bar and Restaurant2115 S State St
The mac and cheese was criticized for being dry, tasteless, and resembling low-quality boxed options, disappointing many diners.
- Ranked #10At Explorer Café1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr