5 to Try: Macaroni and Cheese in Chicago

Updated: November 13, 2002

Calling all comfort food lovers: Your search for Chicago's cheesiest, most gooey macaroni and cheese ends here.

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5 to Try

  1. 1 Boundary
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    1932 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Since the mere mention of this gooey dish throws back to childhood, why shouldn't it be savored well into adulthood? For your mini-mes: a big bowl of the wholesome goodness served with a large spoon. For adults: a trio of baked cavatappi pasta blended with gorgonzola, cheddar and parmesan cheeses.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Table Fifty-Two
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    52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Chef Art Smith dishes up true Southern comfort: a side of three-cheese mac baked to a crisp and served in a sweet ceramic bowl.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Stanley's
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    1970 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Crusty and cheese-caked on the outside, macaroni and cheese oozes inside--great as a side or a full meal.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Phil & Lou's
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    1124 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

    Chunks of tender lobster elevate excellent mac and cheese to the near sublime at this cozy comfort food spot.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mac Arthur's Restaurant
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    5412 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 (map)

    This soul food cafeteria serves up the best mac and cheese on the West Side: a heaping portion that's hot, moist, and just thick enough--perfect for sharing.

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  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Soupbox
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    2943 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Twisted Spoke
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    501 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)