WhatÂ’s more comforting than warm plate of rich, creamy mac and cheese? Whether you like it classic or youÂ’ve got a more adventurous palette, metro Detroit is pretty stocked when it comes to mac.

Zingerman’s Delicatessen 422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 734-663-3354 The Food Network’s Alton Brown once called Zingerman’s mac, “America’s Best Comfort Food.” It’s Italian macaroni covered in Vermont cheddar and Swiss Emmental cheeses. Photo via Foodspotting user Foodangel.
Zeke’s Rock And Roll BBQ 240 W Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale 248-206-7130 Zeke’s macs are pretty hot. Options include, the chili mac, the roasted jalapeno mac and the high on fire (complete with sriracha aioli, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese – add chicken tenders for $2 extra). A milder option is the loaded mac with your choice or pork or house veggies, add both for $1. Photo via Zeke’s Rock And Roll BBQ Facebook Page.
Vinsetta Garage 27799 Woodward Ave., Berkley 248-548-7711 Penne rigate bathed in cheddar, pinconning, bechamel and parmesan? It’s the same recipe Vinsetta owners started serving at the Clarkston Union in 1995. With or without smoked ham, your call. Photo via Foodspotting user Chris Vargo.
Uptown BBQ & Soulfood 15700 Livernois Ave., Detroit 313-861-7590 Hearty, creamy and savory. This mac pairs wonderfully with Uptown’s other sides and entrees. Riche meats like chicken and ribs with mashed potatoes, plus mac and cheese? The thought is enough to warm your belly. Photo via Instagram user @tyburkett.
Town Tavern 116 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak 248-544-7300 At Town Tavern, it’s your choice between a lobster mac with creamy mascarpone or a buffalo chicken mac with sharp cheddar and bacon. Photo via TripAdvisor user Acreace.
The Block 3919 Woodward Ave., Detroit 313-832-0892 Craving a cheesy lunch or brunch? The Block serves up a nice warm mac with alfredo, melted cheese, grilled chicken and caramelized bacon, Photo via Instagram user @theblockdetroit.
Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Brewz 4870 Cass Ave., Detroit 313-782-4180 Voted best mac and cheese in Michigan by Metro Times readers in 2016, there are plenty of options to satisfy all tastes. From the Coney Dog Mac with three-bean chili and the Philly Cheesesteak with sauteed philly beef plus bell peppers to the Mean Green Pesto Mac with homemade spinach-walnut pesto and the Truffle & Mushroom Mac featuring fresh button mushrooms, each is marked by Lorraine’s commitment to local sourcing and humanely raised proteins. Photo via Instagram user @suzannechamii.
Motor City Soul Food 12700 W Seven Mile Rd., Detroit 313-863-7685 If you’re looking for some comfort food, Motor City’s is your one stop shop. Among the Southern style fixings, their homestyle mac-and cheese is a stand out. Its creamy noodles come loaded with a peppery cheese sauce. Photo via Instagram user @___jaymo.
Ollie Food & Spirits 42 E Cross St., Ypsilanti 734-482-8050 Ollie’s Morning Mac is a cheddary wake up call with your choice of a house spicy tempeh or breakfast sausage, whatever you choose, it’s topped with herd, biscuit bread crumbs and a fried egg. The Chicken + Broccoli Mac offers the option of either herbed tempeh or chicken with roasted broccoli coated in parmesan and herbed bread crumbs. Last but not least, pick between blackened tempeh or chicken if you opt for the Buffalo Mac, comes with bleu cheese, scallions and veggies. Photo via Ollie + Spirits Facebook page.
Rock City Eatery 4216 Woodward Ave., Detroit 313-265-3729 If you love Rock City’s mac and cheese, you can go ahead and eat the bowl it comes in too. The crunchy parmesan bowl cradles cavatappi noodles drenched with creamy cheese, and it’s ALL yours. Photo via Rock City Eatery.
Alvi’s BBQ 3223 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte 734-283-1030 Alvi’s mac and cheese comes with their own made to order cheese sauce covering their cavatappi, It comes cornbread and your choice of soup, salad or coleslaw. Want to add pulled pork or chicken? Only $2. 99 more. Photo via Instagram user @baked_jays.
Slow’s Bar BBQ 2318 Michigan Ave., Detroit 313-962-9828 Featured on “Man v. Food” in 2010, host Adam Richman called Slow’s mac-n-cheese “transcendental.” The dish is popular among social media users scouring blogs and Pintrest for copycats recipes, but the original in-house plate is pretty tough to beat. Whether you’ve opted for mac as a side or your main entree, diners won’t be disappointed. A crispy, cheesy cover crusts the top, covering the soft, creamy macaroni beneath the surface. Photo via Foodspotting user Alyssa.
Detroit Seafood Market 1435 Randolph St., Detroit 313-962-4180 Lobster mac and cheese? Lobster mac and cheese. Comes with a crunchy crumb top and big chunks of lobster intermingling with the mac. Photo via Instagram user @bad_foodie.
Sterling’s Old Style BBQ 18241 Plymouth Rd., Detroit 313-493-9495 Sterling’s rich mac and cheese is just as mouthwatering as its savory entrees. Pair tender pork shoulder or grilled turkey with a kaiser roll and some cheesy goodness. Makes for one good meal. Photo via Instagram user @_sosbbq.
Mac Shack 1227 E. Ten Mile Rd., Madison Heights 313-550-4864 If you’re on the hunt for some good mac, check out the Mac Shack’s mobile food truck schedule to see when they’re near you or find them at the Detroit Fleat, the Food Truck Park on East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale. And when they say “creative comfort food” they mean it, their signature mac and cheese options range from a classic five-cheese sauce dish to another with capers, tomatoes and artichokes. There’s even deep fried mac and cheese balls! Photo via Instagram user @thefoodiemama.
HopCat 4265 Woodward Ave., Detroit 313-769-8828 The Killer Mac & Cheese is pretty killer. HopCat’s dish comes with pipette noodles bathed in warm cheese and coated with kettle chip crumbs. There’s also the option to create your own, add veggies, meat, the works. Photo via Yelp user James S.
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles 19345 Livernois Ave., Detroit 313-861-0229 The perfect side to accompany some crispy fried chicken and sweet waffles. At Kuzzo’s, their bowl of mac comes to the table rich and creamy. Photo via Instagram user @hungrybeardedguy.
Green Dot Stables 2200 W Lafayette Blvd., Detroit 313-962-5588 Known for their affordable prices, Green Dot’s mac and cheese option is only $3. The parmesan and mornay blend is packed with flavor. Photo via Green Dot Stables Facebook page.
Detroit Vegan Soul 8029 Agnes St., Detroit 313-649-2759 This 100 percent plant-based and trans fat-, dairy/egg/lactose-, hydrogenated oil- and cholesterol- free organic establishment offers mac and cheese with its soul platter or as a plant protein side. Photo via Yelp user Joe M.
Clarkston Union 54 S Main St., Clarkston 248-620-6100 Closer to Clarkston than the Vinsetta Garage in Royal Oak? You’re in luck. Head over to the birthplace of the “Union Mac” for the flavorsome pinconning and aged cheddar treat underneath this mac’s crunchy top. Photo via Foodspotting user NicoleD.
Bad Brad’s BBQ 6525 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp. 586-254-7010 Looking for the ultimate four cheese mac? Stop at a Bad Brad’s for their lauded white cheddar, yellow cheddar, provolone, and parmesan mixture topped with thyme, onion, garlic and some ground black pepper to add some pizzazz. Photo via Foodspotting user Nakita.

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