7 Calgary restaurants that serve some of the best mac and cheese in the city

When it comes to comfort food, mac and cheese is a hands-down favourite for many. Luckily for us, there are tons of restaurants in Calgary that serve up the iconic dish.
Whether you’re strictly all about the noodles and cheese sauce, or you’re looking to get a little bit more experimental with toppings and add-ins, the city really does have something for everyone.
Put down the KD box and check out one of these Calgary restaurants that serve up some of the best mac and cheese in Calgary.
The Food Chemist
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With a whopping 26 varieties of mac and cheese on its menu, The Food Chemist is one to hit up if you’re looking to get a little experimental with your comfort food.
Address: 156 58th Ave. SW, Calgary
Address: 63 Crowfoot Terrace NW, Calgary
Leopold’s Tavern
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The mac and cheese is served in a creamy aged cheddar sauce, plus you can choose from options such as birria beef, pulled pork, or garlic parm. You could get even wilder and go for the popular deep-fried mac and cheese bites appetizer.
Address: Various locations in Calgary
Best of Kin Social
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The comfort meals are exceptional at this brewery, especially the double-smoked bacon mac and cheese, using creative ingredients like serpentini noodles and garlic spent grain crumble.
Address: 1059 14th St. SW, Calgary
Big Sky BBQ
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There are four different sizes of the Smoked Bacon Alfredo Mac N Cheese at this famous BBQ spot, including one size that serves 25 people.
Address: 306016 15th St. E, Okotoks
The Palomino
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As well as its classic macaroni and cheese, you can also opt for toppings such as brisket, pulled pork, sausage, smoked turkey, house-smoked bacon, or jackfruit.
Address: 109 7th Ave. SW, Calgary
Diner Deluxe
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Made with cheese curds, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, and a herb and shallot sauce, Diner Deluxe’s take on the classic dish is the perfect antidote to the cooler temperatures.
Address: 106 Mahogany Centre SE, Calgary
Address: 2252 33rd Ave. SW, Calgary
IBU
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IBU’s Jappamac dish features Japanese curry, a five-cheese mix, and tobiko, but you can also add your choice of protein.
Address: 2915 14th St. SW, Calgary
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