The Grill by Sean Connolly You'll find The Grill's gourmet version of macaroni cheese on their sides menu — it's made with pecorino and Barrys Bay cheddar ($12).90 Federal St, Auckland Central
Soul Bar and BistroOrdering Soul Bar's macaroni cheese ($16) as a shared dish or as a main to keep to yourself is up to you. It comes with ham off the bone and a parmesan crust. Who said it can't be a bit fancy? Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central
Al's DeliFor the bravest of foodies Al's Deli does an angus beef burger, appropriately named "The 911", topped with mac and cheese, caramelised onions, cheese, bacon and white truffle ($18). 12 O'Connell St and 1/492 Queen St, Auckland Central
Bedford Liquor and Soda Ponsonby — and soon Takapuna — eatery and bar Bedford Soda and Liquor has a classic mac and cheese side ($12) that pairs perfectly with their signature meatballs. Add bacon for $2.2 Richmond Rd, Ponsonby
Johnny Barr's Fresh Food BistroJohnny Barr's has its own gourmet menu dedicated to this tasty pasta dish. You can craft your own gourmet bowl, whether it be with aged cheddar and chorizo or blue cheese, smoked bacon, apple and walnut ($14). If you're feeling especially decadent, go for the lobster mac 'n' cheese ($50), which comes with a fresh crayfish tail, black caviar, wild Atlantic salmon roe, lemon dill and chive chevre goat's cheese, and truffled creme fraiche.142 Halsey St, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Central
Sweat Shop Brew and KitchenSweat Shop's mac and cheese morsels are served as a side with chipotle sauce, and are perfect for sharing ($10). 7 Sale St, Freemans Bay
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