Build-your-own mac & cheese nirvana. Go-to comfort food spot w/ endless cheesy possibilities.
A haven for mac and cheese lovers, this eatery offers a customizable experience where you can build your own cheesy creation. While some praise its unique concept and comforting flavors, others find the execution inconsistent, with certain dishes failing to impress.
This American restaurant specializes in mac and cheese, offering a build-your-own concept. While some patrons rave about the cheesy comfort food and unique sampler options, others feel the quality has declined, with some flavors tasting 'meh' or the overall execution being disappointing.
"The build-your-own mac and cheese is frequently recommended, with some also suggesting trying the sampler for a variety of flavors."
Customer feedback is mixed, with many enjoying the customizable mac and cheese, while some express disappointment with consistency and overall quality.
Important Note
Some reviews indicate a decline in quality over time, and a few patrons found the mac and cheese offerings to be consistently underwhelming.
"Recommends S'MAC in the East Village for its diverse mac and cheese options, a popular comfort food choice."
Positive"Recommends S'MAC for its diverse mac and cheese options, a popular comfort food choice."
Positive"The commenter questioned the inclusion of S'MAC, suggesting it is a generic spot and not worth the time."
Negative"The commenter questioned the inclusion of S'MAC, suggesting it is a generic spot and not worth the time."
Negative"This commenter advised skipping S'MAC, stating that despite the appealing sound of the mac and cheese variety platter, every flavor tasted 'meh' on multiple visits."
Negative"This commenter advised skipping S'MAC, stating that despite the appealing sound of the mac and cheese variety platter, every flavor tasted 'meh' on multiple visits."
Negative"This user recommended skipping S'MAC, as it only serves mac and cheese, suggesting that a side of mac and cheese can be obtained at other restaurants."
Negative"This user recommended skipping S'MAC, as it only serves mac and cheese, suggesting that a side of mac and cheese can be obtained at other restaurants."
Negative"The original poster enjoyed the build-your-own mac and cheese at S'MAC, highlighting it as a great cheesy option."
Positive"The concept of a mac and cheese spot with a sampler is appealing, but the execution is consistently disappointing. An alternative suggested is La Lanterna di Vittorio for lasagna flights."
Negative"S'Mac is recommended for its mac and cheese, suitable for a quick takeout option."
Positive"S’Mac, known for serving only mac and cheese, was once a 'revelation' but a recent visit left the user feeling its quality was not the same."
Negative"The user enjoys Smac's food, stating that it's particularly satisfying as a late-night meal."
Positive"Smac is listed as a favorite delivery option."
Positive"Recommends specialty restaurants like Smac, which specializes in mac and cheese."
Neutral"Lists Smac (S'MAC) as a recommendation for mac and cheese."
Positive"The initial recommender of SMAC added that it stands for Sarita’s Mac and Cheese, is community-involved, and worth supporting."
Positive"A commenter stated that SMAC, despite its name or branding, is 'actually really good.'"
Positive"A commenter who used to live near SMAC mentioned that the restaurant made the surrounding block 'REAK of random cheese smells,' implying a negative olfactory experience."
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