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 cheap places for mac and cheese in Manhattan. Top-rated mac and cheese spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Cheap Mac and Cheese Destinations
Manhattan is home to some of the city's most comforting and affordable bowls of mac and cheese, ranging from gooey classic styles to elevated pub versions. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Schnippers Quality Kitchen or settling in for a hearty meal at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken, these spots prove that satisfying comfort food doesn't have to break the bank. From the cozy tavern vibes of Ted's Corner Tavern and Bondurants to the lively atmosphere at The Pony Bar, this collection highlights the best places across the borough to enjoy this American staple on a budget.
19 restaurants in Best Cheap Mac and Cheese in Manhattan | Top Cheap 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.
