Mac Nation Cafe - Indian Hills, Colorado

Anaca F. R.

This place is THE best! Not only is the food amazing, but the people who work here are incredible! Angelic is SO kind and caring and explained the entire menu and ordering process in a great way that made me feel safe to order a super delicious Mac n cheese even with my gluten allergy! Adrian took our order and delivered our food to us upstairs in the cutest seating area! He is so nice and when he brought our food he was super clear on which one was gluten free and which wasn’t. Both had amazing energy and it was a joy to speak to them! If I could rate them higher I would!

Abigail S.

Best and most welcoming and genuine service I've ever had in my life. This place is truly a gem. Look at this photo, heavenly. Worth any trip. You need to come and try immediately. We got the Idaho and the Texas.

Lindsay H.

My friend moved to North and told me she was craving this place and wanted to grab lunch here. I had never heard of it but decided to give it a shot after googling the menu. What an adorable spot! My dad was a little upset that they only take EXACT change if you want to pay cash (you cannot give a tip included, so it would need to be the exact amount and the top separate). The host gave us the rundown of how to submit the order by phone when eating there and I thought the process was very easy. They were very upfront about the wait at the time and had it posted outside. I was overwhelmed by all the Mac options and ended up getting a Greek salad and a kids macaroni and cheese which was PLENTY of food and I had leftovers of both. We all had leftovers in fact. My dad and friend said their green chili was Devine. My son got the buffalo chicken Mac n cheese and really enjoyed it. My husband got the Cuban sandwich and ate the entire thing and liked it although he said the ciabatta bread was unexpected for a Cuban sandwich. My take and bake Mac n cheese was amazing the next day!! Great service, adorable atmosphere, and delicious food. Love their little gift shop with the restrooms as well! FYI they have amazing prices on beers! Although as a heads up it's only canned and bottled drinks and not fountain beverages with free refills. Also, this was on a Sunday afternoon in almost Fall, I heard winter can be a hell of a time to get out of the lot across the street.

Jason M.

This place was recommended to me by a friend as I was in the area on vacation. I ended up getting the Arkansas mac bowl with extras and a soft pretzel with cheese. Although the food is good, it can get pricey fast. If you don't add any extras, the mac bowls are reasonably priced. Paying $7 bucks for the size of the smoothie is a bit too much for the size. I would also say that service was a bit slow, although it wasn't all that busy. The cheese with the pretzel tasted odd to me, I don't think it was bad, but not great.

I ordered online and sat outside and I only saw staff twice total when they came to drop off my smoothie and food. The only other downside to the location is that it's right next to the road and the parking can be hit or miss depending on what spots are available. If you go with someone, you can definitely share 1 bowl between the two of you. The mac bowls are very dense, but very tastey!

Not too bad of a place overall, I would definitely visit again if I were in the area.

B K.

Delicious food and courteous staff!
Kudos to Michael, our server, who accommodated our food allergies. This was the most amazing food that we have had in a very long time! Thank you Mac Nation for making us feel special!

Dustin C.

Awesome local restaurant. Food is fresh and delicious. Lots of Mac and cheese variations to choose from. Great layout inside and great service! Very polite employees.

Caroline B.

fun place to take my son! we love Mac and cheese! he got the teriyaki and I got a seafood (ish one) mine was a little dry but otherwise I'll be back for more, I've had the BBQ pulled pork one !OMG! thank you HEAVEN!

Justin M.

0 stars…Never again!

Disappointing is an understatement. I’ve seen this place several times over the years on my way through the area and have wanted to check it out. I was really excited to support a local business because the atmosphere looked like it would be fun and cozy with great food…but I was very wrong.

The service is some of the WORST in the Denver area with uninterested and rude staff. The only pleasant team member was the gentleman running the food.

First, when we arrived we were told it’s self service and to order online for either sit down or carry out and to seat ourselves at ANY OPEN TABLE. We proceed to go to some tables in a shaded area near the front entrance but as we headed to the tables a staff member yelled at us and humiliated us in front of other customers. She was condescending telling us we can’t sit there and that “it’s blocked off for a reason” when in fact it wasn’t blocked. What a pathetic way to treat your customers. Not a good first impression. Then just a few minutes later some other patrons sat in those seats with no problem? Weird.

Also, you’d think that $40 for two Macs and a small pretzel with over an hour and a half wait that it would be justified but I’ve had better Mac and cheese from a box…oof sad.

Don’t let the menu or 5 star reviews fool you. This place is uninspired and lackluster in all aspects. Dry noodles and burned dishes with no flavor. The little bit of flavor tastes like Velveeta…Disgusting. This is by no means quality cuisine and not worth the wait or cost. Couldn’t even finish the food. Just horrible.

Otherwise, this place is generally uninviting with no hospitality or respect towards the customers, their time, or their hard earned money. No apologies or regards for any inconvenience. There is no excuse for such poor service or long wait times. Wasted my money and afternoon.

I hope my poor experience was because I came during peak hours on a Saturday but the hype seen in all these 5 star reviews is not deserved. If I didn’t have an hour and an half to spare while waiting, I probably wouldn’t have written a review and went on about my day. Unfortunately, I will not be back nor will I recommend this establishment to friends or colleagues. Really sad.