Macaroni and cheese lovers, ‘gather round! The Mac & Eats booth is now open at Food & Wine.
This marketplace was originally slated to open on Oct. 1, but, thankfully, it opened early beginning Aug. 15!
You can order a variety of macaroni-and-cheese combos here. There’s even an awesome plant-based option.
You can find the booth in Future World near the new Creations Shop and Mission: SPACE.
Do you remember the macaroni and cheese booth at the 2019 Food & Wine Festival? Well, this is pretty much exactly that — and it’s still as tasty as ever.
Between the Lemon Hazy IPA and the Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, well, you’re in for a real treat.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Mac & Eats booth, including reviews, photos, and our must-trys.
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Overview
Location: Near Creations Shop, Test Track, and Mission: SPACE
Nearby booths: Lobster Landing, The Donut Box, Flavors from Fire, Brew-Wing
Nearby seating areas: Several standing tables nearby, Epcot Experience (located inside with tables and A/C)
Not to miss: Truffle Mac & Cheese and the Lemon Hazy IPA
Mac & Eats Booth Menu
Food
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Special Diet | Disney Dining Plan Snack? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko | $4.75 | N/A | |
| 4.6/5 | Truffle Macaroni and Cheese with Herbed Panko (new) | $5.75 | N/A | |
| 3/5 | Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Pork Belly, Brisket Burnt Ends, Pickled Peppers, and Onion Straws (new) | $6.25 | N/A | |
| 4/5 | Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers (plant-based) | $5.75 | PB | N/A |
Beverages
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Made with Alcohol? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA, Tampa, FL (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.) | Yes |
| 2.6/5 | L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA | $6.00 | Yes |
| 2/5 | Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR | $5.00 | Yes |
Photos & Reviews
Traditional Macaroni and Cheese
A traditional mac and cheese made with herbed Panko bread crumbs.
Price: $4.75
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 3/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: It was a step past “creamy”, which isn’t a good thing. Also, incredibly rich. I don’t know that I could finish one by myself.
Felicia: A bit gummy and boring. Not the highlight of this booth but is maybe a good option for kids (be aware there are panko crumbs on it, though).
Allyson: A solid traditional macaroni and cheese. It’s super cheesy too. A good option for kids.
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Truffle mac and cheese made with herbed Panko bread crumbs.
Price: $5.75
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 4.6/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: Fantastic truffle flavor. In fact, I think everything should have truffles on it. So good – not too rich, not too thick. JUST right.
Felicia: This is very good, but the truffle flavor is a bit strong so would only recommend to fans of truffle.
Allyson: More, please! This was so good.
Cowboy Macaroni and Cheese
Cowboy mac and cheese made with smoked pork belly, brisket burnt ends, pickled peppers, and onion straws.
Price: $6.25
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 3/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: The smoky smell hits before you taste it, and unfortunately it smells kinda fake. I don’t think that the smoky smell is fake, it just …. smells fake. Also, just too much for mac and cheese.
Felicia: Another good one. The mac & cheese is creamy and delicious. There is a slight smokiness from the pork. Good and hearty option.
Macaroni and Cheese with House-made Italian Sausage and Peppers
Plant-based mac & cheese made with house-made Italian sausage and peppers.
Price: $5.75
Special Diets: Plant-based
Rating: 4/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: Usually I love the plant-based options, but the “meat” in this one, it was a bit too dry and spicy.
Felicia: For being plant-based, this is a solid mac & cheese. The crispy crumbles add a nice texture and the sausage and peppers taste like the real deal.
Allyson: This was a bit spicier compared to last year’s offering, but still so good. I love this as a plant-based option and could eat it every day.
81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA
Lemon Hazy IPA from 81Bay Brewing Co. out of Tampa, FL.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 4/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: Perfectly refreshing for a hot Epcot day.
Felicia: This has a strong lemon flavor, which I liked. It is a bit hoppy (which makes sense as it’s an IPA), but it’s refreshing for an IPA.
Allyson: Wow. I really like this — a lot. Can I get another glass?
L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines
A Chenin Blanc from L’Ecole No. 41 winery in Columbia Valley, WA.
Price: $6.00
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.6/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: Really nice white wine, but nothing fancy or special, and definitely not as refreshing as the Lemon Hazy IPA.
Felicia: As someone that doesn’t love many of the wines at the festival, this seems like a solid white wine option. Especially because it’s at a booth with pasta.
Allyson: Yet another white wine that tastes like a white wine.
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir
A Pinot Noir from Sokol Blosser winery in Willamette Valley, OR.
Price: $5.00
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2/5
Our Thoughts
Heather: Pinot Noir is either hit or miss for me, and this one is a miss. Too bitter.
Felicia: I like Pinot Noirs in general, but this one is just okay.
Allyson: I’m not a Pinot Noir fan and I’d pass next time.
Food & Wine Booth map
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Food & Wine Festival Booth links
Ready to explore more Food & Wine Festival booths? Take a look at the links below for menus and reviews.
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Joffrey’s
- Kenya – NEW!
- Lobster Landing – NEW!
- Mac & Eats – NEW!
- Mexico
- The Noodle Exchange – NEW!
- Refreshment Outpost
- Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese
- Rotunda Bistro – NEW!
- Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
- Spain
- The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!
Food and Wine Festival data
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Read more about this year’s Food & Wine Festival
Be sure to check out the following links to our Epcot Food and Wine Festival posts, where we provide all kinds of information, tips, and much more.
Here’s everything we’ve put together so far!
- 2021 Food & Wine Festival Map (interactive & with all our favorites)
- Complete Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- Our favorite Epcot Food & Wine booths
- Best seating areas at Food & Wine (with indoor and outdoor options)
- The best vegetarian options at this year’s Food & Wine Festival
- How we prepared for Epcot Food & Wine 2021
- Best values at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- Best kid-friendly options at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- 9 Epcot Food and Wine Tips to Help You Navigate the 2021 Festival
- PODCAST – Our favorite Food & Wine Festival Booths (with daily updates)