Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, The Three Monkeys and Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for mac and cheese in Manhattan. Top-rated mac and cheese spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Affordable Mac and Cheese Destinations
Manhattan offers an incredible array of budget-friendly mac and cheese that proves you don't have to spend a fortune for a bowl of cheesy comfort. This curated collection spans the island, featuring everything from classic American soul food at Melba's and Charles Pan-Fried Chicken to inventive varieties with Italian, Korean, and seafood influences. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Schnippers Quality Kitchen or enjoying a relaxed meal at The Pony Bar, these local favorites deliver satisfying, gooey goodness at an approachable price point.
19 restaurants in Best Affordable Mac and Cheese in Manhattan | Top Affordable Spots
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Chick Inn Harlem · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Melba's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Schnippers Quality Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Margaritaville · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 4/5: American.
- Ted's Corner Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Bondurants · rated 4/5: American.
- Nino's 46 · rated 4/5: Italian.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: American.
- Break Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Luke's Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- The Skylark · rated 3/5: American.
- Anytime NYC: Korean.
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Company: Seafood.
- Cooper's Craft & Kitchen: American.
- Friedman's: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
