The Best Places to Get a Good Cup of Mac and Cheese in Idaho

Growing up, most kids will state that mac & cheese is one of their favorite meals. It is easy to make, it tastes delicious, and it goes well with many things. Most adults may not eat it as much but will admit they too enjoy it as well. As a parent, when when your kid doesn't finish their mac & cheese, it rarely gets thrown away, as the parents will usually decide to finish it off, not being able to resist. It is a simple meal, and most people enjoy it, yet it isn't something many order when they go out to eat. Is it because they don't think to do so, aren't aware it is available, or don't know who has good mac & cheese and who doesn't? When looking for the best cup of mac & cheese in Idaho, there are a few places you will want to try, and here are the top five in the Gem State.

5) KFC Macaroni & Cheese

When it comes to finding the best mac & cheese, there is a lot of tasting and eating involved. Recently tasteofhome.com ranked the best fast food chains for their mac & cheese, and the results are a little surprising. KFC has long been praised for its side dishes. Their biscuits, their mashed potatoes, and yes, their macaroni and cheese. They are delicious and pair well with their chicken, but when compared to other fast-food chains, KFC is not at the top of this list. 

4) Panera Bread Mac & Cheese

Idaho is not home to many Panera Bread locations, but if you are near one, you should enjoy a cup of their delicious mac & cheese. They come in at number four on the list for best macaroni and cheese in the state. It is a great, warm meal to enjoy in the winter, making this time of year the best time to get some to pair with soup or a sandwich. 

3) Noodles & Company Macaroni & Cheese

Coming in as the third best mac & cheese to find in Idaho is Noodle & Company. Seeing how their specialty is noodles, it is a tad surprising to not see them atop the list. Their mac & cheese is still pretty good, and they offer the largest potions of all the others on this list. You can have plain mac & cheese or add meat to it with BBQ sauce or other sauces of your choosing, giving you a wider variety than others. 

2) Popeyes Mac & Cheese

While KFC typically gets more attention for their sides, Popeyes quietly has pretty good sides as well. That includes having a mac & cheese that is a little bit better with a Cajun-style flavor. Pair it with a chicken sandwich, and you have a delicious meal that is unmatched. They might be a little pricey, but it is worth the cost. 

1) Chick-Fil-A Mac & Cheese

Chick-fil-A for many is the fast food chicken king, and they can also add the king of fast food mac & cheese to their list as well. You get a good-sized portion, it is affordable, and it tastes good to boot. Because their sandwiches and waffle fries are so good, you may often miss out on their mac & cheese, but make sure to add a cup to your order the next time you go through the drive-thru. 

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The next time you are out and about and craving a good cup of mac & cheese on a cold winter day, a brisk fall afternoon, or because it sounds good in the spring or summer, make sure to stop at one of these five places, and you won't be disappointed. To see the full list of best places to get mac & cheese, make sure to click on the link in the second paragraph above.