Though many think of macaroni and cheese as an item on the kid’s menu, that is certainly not always the case! There are plenty of mac and cheese dishes that have been made into full-blown entrees. They’re full of al dente noodles and cheesy sauces, yes, but they are also covered in toppings – or completely reinvented – at these Illinois restaurants.
- Fire and Ale (Sherman)
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Fire and Ale/Facebook This restaurant serves up buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese that you have to try. They have an amazing patio complete with outdoor fireplaces, too, so there’s plenty of reasons to stop in.
135 Illini Boulevard, Sherman
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- D.C. Cobbs (Woodstock)
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D.C. Cobbs/Facebook This place takes it up a notch with mac and cheese, chicken, bacon, and buffalo sauce - all on top of a big pile of fries. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime dishes that you can’t miss.
226 Main Street, Woodstock
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- Hoppy Pig (Bradley)
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Brittany H/Yelp It might be easier to list what isn’t on this amazing dish! Peppers, meat, onions, and more lie on top of a bed of noodles and cheese.
135 N. Kinzie Avenue, Bradley
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- Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen (Crystal Lake)
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Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen/Facebook Ham and peas are two classic macaroni and cheese toppings that adorn this dish. The restaurant has an extensive beer list, too, so you can find just right drink to go with your meal.
110 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake
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- Gabby Goat (Effingham)
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Erin B/Yelp Those with an affinity for fried things will love these mac and cheese bites! They’re crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all-around delicious.
303 E. Fayette Avenue, Effingham
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- Scratch Kitchen & Lounge (Forest Park)
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Scratch Kitchen/Facebook Fontina cream sauce serves as the “cheese” in this macaroni and cheese dish, and it’s amazing! Did I mention it’s topped with lobster?
7445 Madison Street, Forest Park
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- Beach House (Decatur)
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Beach House/Facebook Seafood lovers will appreciate this culinary creation! The mac and cheese at Beach House is stuffed with sea bass and shrimp.
2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, Decatur
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- Dimo’s Pizza (Chicago)
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Suikey S/Yelp Dimo’s is known for inventive pizzas, and their mac and cheese pizza is no exception. If you’re looking to enjoy your favorite dish in a brand new way, this is it!
3463 N. Clark Street, Chicago
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- Cleveland-Heath (Edwardsville)
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Steven B/Yelp For the mac and cheese purists of Illinois, this is the perfect dish. Topped off with bread crumbs, this classic version hits the spot.
106 N. Main Street, Edwardsville
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What’s your favorite spot in Illinois to get macaroni and cheese? Let us know in the comments.
Fire and Ale/Facebook
This restaurant serves up buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese that you have to try. They have an amazing patio complete with outdoor fireplaces, too, so there’s plenty of reasons to stop in.
135 Illini Boulevard, Sherman
More information here
D.C. Cobbs/Facebook
This place takes it up a notch with mac and cheese, chicken, bacon, and buffalo sauce - all on top of a big pile of fries. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime dishes that you can’t miss.
226 Main Street, Woodstock
More information here
Hoppy Pig/Facebook
Brittany H/Yelp
It might be easier to list what isn’t on this amazing dish! Peppers, meat, onions, and more lie on top of a bed of noodles and cheese.
135 N. Kinzie Avenue, Bradley
More information here
Ian Painter/Facebook
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen/Facebook
Ham and peas are two classic macaroni and cheese toppings that adorn this dish. The restaurant has an extensive beer list, too, so you can find just right drink to go with your meal.
110 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake
More information here
Jason G/Yelp
Erin B/Yelp
Those with an affinity for fried things will love these mac and cheese bites! They’re crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all-around delicious.
303 E. Fayette Avenue, Effingham
More information here
Leonard W/Yelp
Scratch Kitchen/Facebook
Fontina cream sauce serves as the “cheese” in this macaroni and cheese dish, and it’s amazing! Did I mention it’s topped with lobster?
7445 Madison Street, Forest Park
More information here
Beach House/Facebook
Seafood lovers will appreciate this culinary creation! The mac and cheese at Beach House is stuffed with sea bass and shrimp.
2301 E. Lake Shore Drive, Decatur
More information here
Dimo’s Pizza/Facebook
Suikey S/Yelp
Dimo’s is known for inventive pizzas, and their mac and cheese pizza is no exception. If you’re looking to enjoy your favorite dish in a brand new way, this is it!
3463 N. Clark Street, Chicago
More information here
ClevelandHeath/Facebook
Steven B/Yelp
For the mac and cheese purists of Illinois, this is the perfect dish. Topped off with bread crumbs, this classic version hits the spot.
106 N. Main Street, Edwardsville
More information here
For even more cheesy goodness, check out The Restaurant in Illinois That Serves Grilled Cheese to Die For.
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