For the ultimate comfort food, check out these locations for indulgent mac and cheese creations.
Chilly Hudson Valley weather means there’s no time like the present to enjoy cozy comfort food, and mac and cheese is always a top pick on our list. Check out these go-to spots for ooey-gooey, gourmet mac and cheese in the region.
Bimi’s Cheese Shop
Chatham
Mac and cheese is a popular comfort food, especially for lunch. Instead of making a basic box version at home, visit Bimi’s Cheese Shop for an irresistible mac and cheese dish with caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and toasted breadcrumbs. Add bacon or avocado on top for an extra cost.
Billy Joe’s Ribworks
Newburgh
On the menu, porky mac is sure to satisfy a savory craving. To craft the entree, the Billy Joe’s team tosses scrumptious mac and cheese with pulled pork and crumbled bacon. The resulting combo is topped with cheddar and broiled to perfection.
Bonus: Not in the mood for a full bowl? Try the mac bites, which consist of fried mac and cheese rolled and breaded with seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Yum is an understatement.
Brio’s Pizzeria
Phoenicia
With an extensive menu, Brio’s ensures there’s something for every sort of craving. The wood-oven mac and cheese is a showstopper, with chunks of applewood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and a cheese blend of mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar. The dish is topped with crispy breadcrumbs to add just the right amount of crunch.
Mix N Mac
Middletown
With a plethora of customizable macaroni and cheese options, Mix N Mac makes it easy to dig into more than 40 delicious toppings. One top pick is the barbecue chicken, which features macaroni topped with grilled chicken, chipotle barbecue sauce, and roasted corn. The spinach artichoke is another tempting option, featuring macaroni topped with spinach, artichoke, and gouda. Gluten-free portions are also available.
Bonus: For something unique, try the mac and cheese balls, or sandwiches with two deep-fried mac and cheese patties.
Nyack Social
Nyack
This bar-restaurant is the perfect location to dine with friends or grab a drink and watch the game. For cheese lovers, the shrimp mac and cheese entree is a must-try. The fontina, cheddar, and Monterey jack cheese blend pairs perfectly with a parmesan panko crust and truffle essence.
Schatzi’s Pub and Beer Garden
Poughkeepsie
In addition to a selection of craft beers, Schatzi’s Pub and Beer Garden offers pub fare inspired by places around the world. It’s no surprise that the Schatzi’s mac and cheese is a fan-favorite dish featuring house-made spaetzle. The mac is topped with gruyere, mornay, bacon crumbles, parmesan, and parsley for extra oomph.
Strada Grill
Montgomery
There are a variety of gourmet mac and cheese options available at Strada Grill. Buffalo mac and cheese is sure to be a crowd pleaser with chicken (either buttermilk fried or grilled), blue cheese crumble, and buttery buffalo sauce. Meat lovers will love to indulge in the chicken and bacon mac or the porky mac, the latter which is an indulgent dish that includes slow-cooked barbecue pulled pork, crumbled bacon, cornbread topping, and Strada BBQ sauce. For non-meat options, order the truffle mac or classic mac bowl.
Tilly’s Table
Brewster
Find seafood, pasta, and farm-to-table options galore at Tilly Foster Farm’s premier restaurant, Tilly’s Table. On the menu, seafood lovers will enjoy the lobster mac and cheese. Featuring Maine lobster, five-cheese bechamel, and a buttery cracker crumble on top, this dish is not one that you should pass up.
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
Albany
After starting with one of the 20-plus beers on tap or a refreshing cocktail, dig into a bowl of build-your-own mac and cheese. Add any two toppings on top of the cheesy dish, with options like jalapenos, ham, brisket, onions, chili, hamburger, peppers, and wing sauce. Additional toppings or lobster can be added at an extra cost. Signature mac and cheese options include the buffalo, French onion, and chicken parm. For those feeling adventurous, enjoy a flight with three signature mac and cheese dishes.
