Mac Nation Cafe - Indian Hills, Colorado

Jason Mauer

This place was recommended to me by a friend as I was in the area on vacation. I ended up getting the Arkansas mac bowl with extras and a soft pretzel with cheese. Although the food is good, it can get pricey fast. If you don't add any extras, the mac bowls are reasonably priced. Paying $7 bucks for the size of the smoothie is a bit too much for the size. I would also say that service was a bit slow, although it wasn't all that busy. The cheese with the pretzel tasted odd to me, I don't think it was bad, but not great.

I ordered online and sat outside and I only saw staff twice total when they came to drop off my smoothie and food. The only other downside to the location is that it's right next to the road and the parking can be hit or miss depending on what spots are available. If you go with someone, you can definitely share 1 bowl between the two of you. The mac bowls are very dense, but very tastey!

Not too bad of a place overall, I would definitely visit again if I were in the area.

Lindsay Harris

My friend moved to North and told me she was craving this place and wanted to grab lunch here. I had never heard of it but decided to give it a shot after googling the menu. What an adorable spot! My dad was a little upset that they only take EXACT change if you want to pay cash (you cannot give a tip included, so it would need to be the exact amount and the top separate). The host gave us the rundown of how to submit the order by phone when eating there and I thought the process was very easy. They were very upfront about the wait at the time and had it posted outside. I was overwhelmed by all the Mac options and ended up getting a Greek salad and a kids macaroni and cheese which was PLENTY of food and I had leftovers of both. We all had leftovers in fact. My dad and friend said their green chili was Devine. My son got the buffalo chicken Mac n cheese and really enjoyed it. My husband got the Cuban sandwich and ate the entire thing and liked it although he said the ciabatta bread was unexpected for a Cuban sandwich. My take and bake Mac n cheese was amazing the next day!! Great service, adorable atmosphere, and delicious food. Love their little gift shop with the restrooms as well! FYI they have amazing prices on beers! Although as a heads up it's only canned and bottled drinks and not fountain beverages with free refills. Also, this was on a Sunday afternoon in almost Fall, I heard winter can be a hell of a time to get out of the lot across the street.

Justin M

0 stars…Never again!

Disappointing is an understatement. I’ve seen this place several times over the years on my way through the area and have wanted to check it out. I was really excited to support a local business because the atmosphere looked like it would be fun and cozy with great food…but I was very wrong.

The service is some of the WORST in the Denver area with uninterested and rude staff. The only pleasant team member was the gentleman running the food.

First, when we arrived we were told it’s self service and to order online for either sit down or carry out and to seat ourselves at ANY OPEN TABLE. We proceed to go to some tables in a shaded area near the front entrance but as we headed to the tables a staff member yelled at us and humiliated us in front of other customers. She was condescending telling us we can’t sit there and that “it’s blocked off for a reason” when in fact it wasn’t blocked. What a pathetic way to treat your customers. Not a good first impression. Then just a few minutes later some other patrons sat in those seats with no problem? Weird.

Also, you’d think that $40 for two Macs and a small pretzel with over an hour and a half wait that it would be justified but I’ve had better Mac and cheese from a box…oof sad.

Don’t let the menu or 5 star reviews fool you. This place is uninspired and lackluster in all aspects. Dry noodles and burned dishes with no flavor. The little bit of flavor tastes like Velveeta…Disgusting. This is by no means quality cuisine and not worth the wait or cost. Couldn’t even finish the food. Just horrible.

Otherwise, this place is generally uninviting with no hospitality or respect towards the customers, their time, or their hard earned money. No apologies or regards for any inconvenience. There is no excuse for such poor service or long wait times. Wasted my money and afternoon.

I hope my poor experience was because I came during peak hours on a Saturday but the hype seen in all these 5 star reviews is not deserved. If I didn’t have an hour and an half to spare while waiting, I probably wouldn’t have written a review and went on about my day. Unfortunately, I will not be back nor will I recommend this establishment to friends or colleagues. Really sad.

Caroline Bray

fun place to take my son! we love Mac and cheese! he got the teriyaki and I got a seafood (ish one) mine was a little dry but otherwise I'll be back for more, I've had the BBQ pulled pork one !OMG! thank you HEAVEN!

Ashley McMillon

Awesome atmosphere. Not only do you feel like you "discover" this place, due to its tucked-away location, but the ambiance is fun. The decor is creative, bright, and eclectic.
Now for the service: ? This restaurant is self-order (via a QR code at the tables) however, the wifi is very spotty. Call me crazy, but I feel that if you're going to have people order on their phones, you probably shouldn't have a restaurant tucked away in a canyon. ?‍♀️
So, after a few failed attempts to order, we ended up walking downstairs and ordering at the front. This wasn't a huge inconvenience, except the fact that we wasted 15 mins and had hungry kids. Then, after ordering various types of mac & cheese, we were told it would be 30 mins.
The mac & cheese was very good though! Overall, I'm glad we tried the place.

Kevin Wantings

Two words.. MUST TRY. Incredible menu and execution.

Both bowls and our sandwiches were cooked to perfection.. will 100% be back.

Caleb Smith

You really couldn't ask for a better spot to eat. The staff cares about you while you are there from the time you get there until the time you leave. While there might be a bit of a wait for your food, it is worth every second, just grab a drink and relax. The food is all made from scratch (best I can tell) with quality ingredients. I absolutely loved my dish and will be returning. The Indiana Mac and Cheese was excellent. I'm so glad a friend told me about this spot. I noticed it while we were heading up to Mt. Falcon and we just had to stop on the way home. I'm sure glad we did! The options for delicious Mac and Cheese await you, make sure to stop in!

Lauren S

Mac Nation Cafe in Indian Hills, CO. I truly believe that anything road side is going to taste better. This roadside Mac and Cheese place has all homemade food made with love and you can really taste it! I recommend the Mac and Cheese flight so you can taste a little bit of everything. It’s a super cozy perfect place for a quick bite or take out. The service is really fast and everyone is super friendly! Insta: @thehungrysw

?Texas-BBQ Chicken and bacon
?Colorado-Homemade Pork Green Chili with cotija
?Chicago Pizza-Pepperoni and Parmesan Cheese
?Wisconsin-Feta, Blue, Goat, Mozzarella, and Cheddar
?Bronco-Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Crumbles
?Tampa Bay-Pork Sausage and Jalapeño