Winter is the perfect season to cozy up with some comfort food, and who can say no to some piping hot mac and cheese? Beloved by picky eaters and gourmets alike, mac and cheese is delicious all year round, but it’s especially good during the colder weather.
These five Baltimore restaurants are known for their mac and cheese, from simple cheese-and-pasta dishes to elevated takes that incorporate Maryland crab.
These restaurants also have kids’ menus: SoBo Kitchen and Bar, Wicked Sisters, Mama’s on the Half Shell
Wicked Sisters
3845 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211
Wicked Sisters’ “Mac N’ Cheese” comes in large portions and is very easy to share if you’re dining with a group. If you want to add some protein, bacon and lump crab are available as toppings for an extra fee. Families may enjoy saving during happy hour, which has a $2 off discount on its Mac N’ Cheese from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.
SoBo Kitchen & Bar
6 W. Cross St., Baltimore, MD 21230
The food at SoBo Kitchen & Bar takes inspiration from cuisine from around the world, but the “Grandma Mac-n-Cheese” will remind you of home no matter where you’re from. And what kid doesn’t love a trip to Grandma’s? One of the menu’s vegetarian options, the mac and cheese is simply made, with cheddar cheese and a breadcrumb top. Toppings include bacon, jalapeños and crab.
Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey Bar
1601 Union Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211
Mac and cheese pairs perfectly with barbecue, and the chefs at Blue Pit BBQ understand that perfectly. The “Four Cheese Mac & Cheese” can be ordered as a side with any dish or as part of a plate, which comes with sides automatically — perfect for a family dinner. Try ordering a larger portion if you want to have leftovers. In addition to bowls on the side, customers can also order pints or even quarts of mac and cheese.
Huck’s American Craft
3728 Hudson St., Baltimore, MD 21224
We all know kids can be picky eaters. The “3 Cheese Mac & Cheese” at Huck’s American Craft is notable for just how customizable it is. Toppings are available to suit any taste, including Fresno peppers, broccoli, bacon, steak and three kinds of chicken. They’re all available for under $5, too, so you can mix and match to make your own mac and cheese creation.
Mama’s on the Half Shell
2901 O’Donnell St., Baltimore, MD 21224
10080 Reisterstown Road, #20, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Mama’s on the Half Shell is best-known for seafood, but its mac and cheese is no slouch, either. Topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, it’s the perfect companion to any seafood dish. Plus, it’s a great option to have for kids if they don’t like seafood.
