Location: 162 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Website: https://bobbiesues.com/

The last time I tried Bobbie Sue’s Mac + Cheese, I had the carbonara — it was absolutely delicious, but not exactly a traditional bowl of mac and cheese.  I figured I should probably try the real deal.

So I went back and tried the jalapeno and bacon, which is a classic mac and cheese with pickled jalapenos and cubes of bacon (which I’m pretty sure is the pancetta from the carbonara) mixed in.  This was a special, so it may or may not be on the menu when you visit.

It’s delicious.  The mac and cheese is abundantly rich and cheesey, with perfectly al dente pasta and a nice crispy top from the oven.  The meaty bacon and zippy jalapenos compliment it perfectly.

Bonus: the service was great.  I picked up my mac and cheese from the counter and then immediately dropped it on the sidewalk (and the plate landed face down, because of course it did).  The woman behind the counter witnessed this and quickly made me a new one free of charge, which was very much appreciated.