🧀 If You Love Mac & Cheese, This New Spot Might Be Your New Favorite

Build-your-own bowls, grilled cheese mashups, and comfort food classics — I Heart Mac & Cheese is expanding into Washington

If you live in the South Sound and believe mac & cheese is more than just a side dish — this one’s for you.

A fast-growing national chain called I Heart Mac & Cheese is turning one of America’s favorite comfort foods into a full-on custom dining experience — and they’re expanding into Washington with locations popping up across the region.

🥣 What Makes It Different?
This isn’t your average mac & cheese. At I Heart Mac & Cheese, everything is fully customizable — and built to order. You can create:

• 🧀 Signature or build-your-own mac bowls

• 🥪 Grilled cheese sandwiches stacked with creative ingredients

• 🌱 Vegan and gluten-free options

• 🍗 Toppings like buffalo chicken, short rib, roasted veggies, and more

Think of it as Chipotle meets childhood nostalgia — with a comfort food twist that actually tastes like something Mom used to make (but with way more toppings).

📍Visit the Tacoma location now!
5109 Grand Loop Suite 1B Tacoma, WA 98407

Heart Mac & Cheese is actively expanding in Washington — and it’s only a matter of time before the South Sound gets its next location.

The brand has grown from one small storefront into a nationwide comfort food movement — and they’re targeting high-traffic neighborhoods and foodie-focused communities for their next round of openings.

So if you see a “Coming Soon” sign pop up in your area, don’t sleep on it.

👀 Why You’ll Want to Try It
Aside from the build-your-own fun, I Heart Mac & Cheese is:

• 🧑‍🍳 Fast casual — perfect for lunch breaks, family nights, or post-work comfort food

• 🧼 Clean and modern in design (think minimalist with melty goodness)

• 📸 Instagram-worthy — seriously, these bowls are made to be photographed

• 🫶 Supportive of plant-based eaters, with Beyond Meat and vegan cheese as options

🔗 Explore the Menu: iheartmacandcheese.com

🧭 Final Thoughts
We’ve all got that one meal that makes everything better and for a lot of people, it’s mac & cheese. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia or the next-level customizations, keep an eye out for I Heart Mac & Cheese as it makes its way closer to the South Sound.

Because sometimes, the best meals are the ones you already love — just with a little extra cheese.

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