S'MAC: The Ultimate Mac & Cheese Experience in NYC

S'MAC Introduce

In the vast landscape of New York City’s culinary scene, some restaurants stand out not just for their food, but for their commitment to a single, perfect idea. For S'MAC, that idea is macaroni and cheese. S'MAC, short for Sarita's Macaroni & Cheese, is a unique and celebrated eatery in the East Village that has elevated this classic comfort food to an art form. Since opening its doors, it has become a go-to destination for locals and tourists alike who are seeking a warm, cheesy, and satisfying meal.

This women-owned establishment has built a loyal following by focusing on what it does best: crafting an incredible variety of macaroni and cheese dishes from scratch. Everything from the cheeses to the vegetables is freshly prepared in-house, ensuring a quality and flavor that is a cut above. The result is a menu that goes far beyond the standard fare, offering everything from classic American mac to adventurous creations with global influences. The restaurant’s casual and cozy atmosphere, complete with indoor and outdoor seating, makes it a welcoming spot for families, college students, and solo diners looking for a quick, delicious bite.

A visit to S'MAC is more than just a meal; it's an experience. The dishes are served in individual cast-iron skillets, arriving at your table hot and bubbling, with a perfectly crisp, crunchy topping. This unique presentation adds to the charm and makes every bite feel special. Whether you’re a purist who craves the classic or an adventurer eager to try new flavor combinations, S'MAC has something for you.

This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of S'MAC, detailing its location and accessibility, the services it offers, and the highlights that make it a standout in the city. We’ll also guide you through the menu to help you decide what’s truly worth choosing on your next visit.

Location and Accessibility

S'MAC is conveniently located at 197 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA, in the heart of the East Village. This vibrant and easily accessible neighborhood makes it a great destination for a variety of patrons. The area is well-served by public transportation, with multiple subway and bus lines nearby. For those driving, there is both free and paid street parking, though finding a spot can be challenging, as is the case in most of Manhattan.

The restaurant is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom. Its inclusive environment also extends to its patrons, as dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, making it a comfortable spot for groups of all sizes, including those with high chairs for little ones.

Services Offered

Dine-in and Outdoor Seating: Enjoy your meal in the cozy indoor space or at one of the tables outside, perfect for people-watching in the East Village.
Takeout & Delivery: S'MAC offers convenient takeout and no-contact delivery, so you can enjoy your favorite mac and cheese from the comfort of your home.
Counter Service: Orders are placed at a kiosk, which allows for a fast and efficient experience, ideal for a quick visit.
Catering: The restaurant offers catering services, including a large 'Partay!' size, perfect for events, office parties, or a large family meal.
Dietary Options: S'MAC caters to a wide range of dietary needs with solid vegan and vegetarian options, as well as the ability to make any mac and cheese with low-carb or gluten-free pasta.
Beverage Selection: The menu includes a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including beer, wine, cocktails, sodas, and juices.

Features / Highlights

Mac & Cheese Specialization: S'MAC's singular focus on mac and cheese is its greatest strength. The menu is a celebration of the dish, offering an incredible range of flavors that you won't find anywhere else.
Unique Flavor Combinations: Beyond the classic 'All-American,' the menu features inventive and delicious options like the 'Parisienne' (Brie, Mushrooms, Rosemary and Fig) and 'La Mancha' (Manchego, Fennel, Onions), which are a testament to the restaurant's creativity.
Perfectly Prepared Dishes: Each mac and cheese is served in a sizzling cast-iron skillet, ensuring a hot and gooey center with a delightful crunchy top.
The Sampler: For the truly indecisive, the sampler is a standout feature. It allows you to try a variety of different macs, making it a great value and a fun way to experience the menu.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Friendly: S'MAC is inclusive, offering a dedicated vegan mac and the option to make any dish gluten-free or low-carb, ensuring everyone can enjoy their comfort food.
Community Involvement: S'MAC is known for its community involvement, including a 'Donate a Meal' option on its menu, which allows customers to support local initiatives.

Contact Information

Address: 197 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA

Phone: (212) 358-7912

Mobile Phone: +1 212-358-7912

What is worth choosing

With so many delicious options, choosing a single dish at S'MAC can be a challenge. If it's your first time, the sampler is an excellent choice. As noted by a customer, it's the perfect way to experience a variety of S'MAC's offerings and discover your personal favorites. You'll get to taste classics like the 'All-American' and the '4 Cheese,' while also trying more unique flavors like the 'Alpine' with its Gruyere and slab bacon, or the 'Cajun' with its spicy kick.

For those who prefer to stick to one dish, the 'All-American' is a fantastic choice for a classic, nostalgic experience. Customers have praised its soft, flavorful pasta and crispy breadcrumb topping. The 'Parisienne' is also a standout, with its combination of Brie, figs, and rosemary creating a sophisticated and memorable flavor profile. The 'La Mancha,' with Manchego, fennel, and onions, is another creative option for those looking for something different.

S'MAC's commitment to accommodating dietary restrictions is another reason it’s worth choosing. The vegan menu provides a solid, flavorful option that doesn’t feel like an afterthought, and the ability to choose gluten-free or low-carb pasta for any dish means that everyone in your group can find a satisfying meal. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of their beverages or a delicious cookie for dessert. No matter what you choose, you're guaranteed a comforting and delicious meal that proves why S'MAC is a true New York City gem.

S'MAC Menu

DONATE A MEAL
MAC & CHEESE
Donate a Meal $13.75
Donate a meal (or meals) to our Community Fridge. For each meal that you donate we can put 3 in the fridge.

NOSH
MAC & CHEESE. Served in a 6 inch cast-iron skillet
Nosh Build Your Own
Create your own mac & cheese! Choose up to 2 cheeses and up to 3 mix-ins
Nosh Vegan
For the Dairy Allergic and Vegans, order it plain or with any additional mix-ins. Made with Coconut Milk, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Palm Oil, Organic Palm Shortening, Marmite, Salt and Pepper.
Nosh Buffalo Chicken
Cheddar & American cheeses with boneless chicken pieces and buffalo wing sauce. We’ll even top it off with crumbled blue cheese if you’d like!
Nosh Napoletana
Like Neapolitan Pizza? Then you'll love this! Fresh Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh basil. Yum!
Nosh All American
Just the way you remember it as a kid! Nostalgia at its finest - a tasty blend of American & Cheddar cheeses
Nosh 4 Cheese
Our four cheese delight! Cheddar, Muenster, Gruyere and a touch of Pecorino
Nosh Cheeseburger
For the Hearty Meat Eater! Cheddar and American cheeses combined with seasoned Ground Beef
Nosh Mediterranean
Be swept away to the Mediterranean Sea - Goat cheese, sauteed spinach, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic. You can almost feel the breeze from the water...
Nosh Alpine
A Swiss Mac that keeps you coming back for more. Gruyere coupled with its partner in crime, slab bacon. Hard to resist!
Nosh La Mancha
A taste of Spain right at your fingertips! Flavorful Manchego cheese accented by fresh fennel and onions. Delicious!
Nosh Parisienne
Mac-n-Cheese for the "upper crust". Creamy Brie, roasted figs, roasted shiitake mushrooms & fresh rosemary. It's addictive!
Nosh Garden Lite
Don't let the "Lite" fool you - this baby is as satisfying as any of the other MACs! Lite Cheddar, Parmesan, roasted cauliflower and portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, broccoli and scallions.
Nosh Cajun
If you are looking for some kick, here it is. Cheddar & Pepper Jack cheeses, andouille sausage, green pepper, onions, celery, garlic and, of course, some genuine Cajun seasoning.
Nosh Masala
North American comfort food blended with Indian spices - exotic? mysterious? avant-garde? - you be the judge. This one is certainly not for the faint of heart!
Nosh Philly Cheese Steak
Philly Steak, Sautéed Green Peppers & Onions and your choice of cheese - “White” (Provolone) or “Yellow” (American).
Cheese Options
American, Blue Cheese, Brie, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Gruyere, Light Cheddar, Manchego, Mozzarella, Muenster, Parmesan, Pecorino, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss

MAJOR MUNCH
MAC & CHEESE. Served in a 8 inch cast-iron skillet
MM Build Your Own
Create your own mac & cheese! Choose up to 2 cheeses and up to 3 mix-ins
MM Vegan
For the Dairy Allergic and Vegans, order it plain or with any additional mix-ins. Made with Coconut Milk, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Palm Oil, Organic Palm Shortening, Marmite, Salt and Pepper.
MM Buffalo Chicken
Cheddar & American cheeses with boneless chicken pieces and buffalo wing sauce. We’ll even top it off with crumbled blue cheese if you’d like!
MM Napoletana
Like Neapolitan Pizza? Then you'll love this! Fresh Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh basil. Yum!
MM All American
Just the way you remember it as a kid! Nostalgia at its finest - a tasty blend of American & Cheddar cheeses
MM 4 Cheese
Our four cheese delight! Cheddar, Muenster, Gruyere and a touch of Pecorino
MM Cheeseburger
For the Hearty Meat Eater! Cheddar and American cheeses combined with seasoned Ground Beef
MM Mediterranean
Be swept away to the Mediterranean Sea - Goat cheese, sauteed spinach, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic. You can almost feel the breeze from the water...
MM Alpine
A Swiss Mac that keeps you coming back for more. Gruyere coupled with its partner in crime, slab bacon. Hard to resist!
MM La Mancha
A taste of Spain right at your fingertips! Flavorful Manchego cheese accented by fresh fennel and onions. Delicious!
MM Parisienne
Mac-n-Cheese for the "upper crust". Creamy Brie, roasted figs, roasted shiitake mushrooms & fresh rosemary. It's addictive!
MM Garden Lite
Don't let the "Lite" fool you - this baby is as satisfying as any of the other MACs! Lite Cheddar, Parmesan, roasted cauliflower and portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, broccoli and scallions.
MM Cajun
If you are looking for some kick, here it is. Cheddar & Pepper Jack cheeses, andouille sausage, green pepper, onions, celery, garlic and, of course, some genuine Cajun seasoning.
MM Masala
North American comfort food blended with Indian spices - exotic? mysterious? avant-garde? - you be the judge. This one is certainly not for the faint of heart!
MM Philly Cheese Steak
Philly Steak, Sautéed Green Peppers & Onions and your choice of cheese - “White” (Provolone) or “Yellow” (American).
Cheese Options
American, Blue Cheese, Brie, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Gruyere, Light Cheddar, Manchego, Mozzarella, Muenster, Parmesan, Pecorino, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss

MONGO
MAC & CHEESE. Served in a 10 inch cast-iron skillet
Mongo Build Your Own
Create your own mac & cheese! Choose up to 2 cheeses and up to 3 mix-ins
Mongo Vegan
For the Dairy Allergic and Vegans, order it plain or with any additional mix-ins. Made with Coconut Milk, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Palm Oil, Organic Palm Shortening, Marmite, Salt and Pepper.
Mongo Buffalo Chicken
Cheddar & American cheeses with boneless chicken pieces and buffalo wing sauce. We’ll even top it off with crumbled blue cheese if you’d like!
Mongo Napoletana
Like Neapolitan Pizza? Then you'll love this! Fresh Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh basil. Yum!
Mongo All American
Just the way you remember it as a kid! Nostalgia at its finest - a tasty blend of American & Cheddar cheeses
Mongo 4 Cheese
Our four cheese delight! Cheddar, Muenster, Gruyere and a touch of Pecorino
Mongo Cheeseburger
For the Hearty Meat Eater! Cheddar and American cheeses combined with seasoned Ground Beef
Mongo Mediterranean
Be swept away to the Mediterranean Sea - Goat cheese, sauteed spinach, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic. You can almost feel the breeze from the water...
Mongo Alpine
A Swiss Mac that keeps you coming back for more. Gruyere coupled with its partner in crime, slab bacon. Hard to resist!
Mongo La Mancha
A taste of Spain right at your fingertips! Flavorful Manchego cheese accented by fresh fennel and onions. Delicious!
Mongo Parisienne
Mac-n-Cheese for the "upper crust". Creamy Brie, roasted figs, roasted shiitake mushrooms & fresh rosemary. It's addictive!
Mongo Garden Lite
Don't let the "Lite" fool you - this baby is as satisfying as any of the other MACs! Lite Cheddar, Parmesan, roasted cauliflower and portobello mushrooms, roasted garlic, broccoli and scallions.
Mongo Cajun
If you are looking for some kick, here it is. Cheddar & Pepper Jack cheeses, andouille sausage, green pepper, onions, celery, garlic and, of course, some genuine Cajun seasoning.
Mongo Masala
North American comfort food blended with Indian spices - exotic? mysterious? avant-garde? - you be the judge. This one is certainly not for the faint of heart!
Mongo Philly Cheese Steak
Philly Steak, Sautéed Green Peppers & Onions and your choice of cheese - “White” (Provolone) or “Yellow” (American).
Cheese Options
American, Blue Cheese, Brie, Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Gruyere, Light Cheddar, Manchego, Mozzarella, Muenster, Parmesan, Pecorino, Pepper Jack, Provolone, Swiss

FROZEN KIT
MAC & CHEESE
FROZEN KIT
Feeds 3-4 people and includes 2 Cheeses (Cheddar, Muenster), Bechamel, Elbow Macaroni & Baking Instructions.

SPARKLING & FLAT WATER
Poland Spring $1.50
Perrier $3.25
Club Soda $2.50

CAN DRINKS
Coke $2.50
Diet Coke $2.50
Sunkist $2.50
Sprite $2.50
Sprite Zero $2.50
Dr. Pepper $2.50
Diet Dr. Pepper $2.50
Ginger Ale $2.50

TROPICANA JUICES
Apple Juice $2.50
Orange Juice $2.50

STEWART'S SODAS
Root Beer $3.25
Black Cherry $3.25
Orange & Cream $3.25
Key Lime $3.25
Grape $3.25
Cream Soda $3.25

BEER
Pabst Blue Ribbon $7.00
Narragansett Lager $7.00
Heineken $8.00
Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner $8.00
Founders All Day IPA $8.00

WINE
Underwood Pinot Noir $10.00
Made in Oregon
Underwood Pinot Gris $10.00
Made in Oregon
Underwood Sparkling Rose $10.00
Made in Oregon
Prosecco $10.00
Sparkling Italian Wine

SELTZER & CIDERS
White Claw Grapefruit $8.00
Austin Eastciders Cider $8.00

COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz $12.00
Aperol, Prosecco & Club Soda.
Margarita $12.00
Made with a Blue Agave wine.
Mojito $12.00
Made with a Rum flavored wine.

SALADS
Small Salad $5.75
Made fresh every day right here in our restaurant. A great complement to the extreme cheesiness of our MACS!
Large Salad $8.25
Made fresh every day right here in our restaurant. A great complement to the extreme cheesiness of our MACS!

COOKIES
DESSERTS
Chocolate Chip $3.00
Snickerdoodle $3.00
Oatmeal Raisin $3.00

S'MAC Details

From the business
Identifies as women-owned

Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Serves local specialty

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating

Amenities
Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
College students
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Parking
Free street parking
Paid street parking
Parking

Pets
Dogs allowed outside

S'MAC Photos

S'MAC Location

S'MAC

New York New York County New York 1st Avenue

197 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA

S'MAC Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 3063 user reviews.

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Amazing Mac and cheese!! I ordered takeout and got the All American Mac and cheese and it was delicious! The Mac and cheese was soft and flavorful and the top had bits of crispy breadcrumbs — a perfect combination! There’s a kiosk where you can place your order. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, and the interior is very cozy! I will definitely come back to try their other Mac and cheese’s! Highly recommend this place if you’re hungry and ever craving for delicious Mac and cheese!!
August 13 · Ri D
If you’re in the mood for next level mac and cheese, look no further than S’MAC. I recently visited and tried their sampler, and it was nothing short of amazing! It is the perfect way to experience a variety of what S’MAC has to offer. Every mac was creamy, indulgent, and packed with flavor. From the classic 4 cheese mac and cheese that’ll remind you of the childhood favorite, to more adventurous options like the Alpine, which had Gruyere cheese and generous chunks of slab bacon. Every bite was pure comfort, but my personal favorites were the Parisienne (Brie, Mushrooms, Rosemary and Fig) and La Mancha (Manchego, Fennel, Onions) for not just their flavor but also for their unique flavors that I would’ve never thought to put together in such a dish. The mac itself was perfectly cooked—chewy yet soft pasta with just the right amount of cheese. I especially loved how they mix things up with toppings and seasonings that really set each dish apart. The portions were generous, too, which made the sampler a great value. The vibe is super casual and welcoming. The staff were friendly and professional. If you’re a mac & cheese enthusiast or just craving something comforting, definitely check this place out. You won’t regret getting the sampler, but trust me when I say you can’t go wrong with any of them.
June 17 · Luna Urquizu
We love the delicious fresh baked macaroni and cheese from S’MAC. The wide variety of mix ins and assortment of cheeses is a true delight for all macaroni and cheese lovers. The staff is efficient, attentive and friendly with diners. They make sure the water cooler is filled and orders are making their way out to hungry bellies. We love the vibrant orange decor and the rustic wooden tables. It adds to the home cooked meal experience. The easy order tablets are very convenient for customizing your order for dining on or taking out. I was initially sad when the midtown location closed but I will gladly make the trip out to the Lower East Side for some of the finest macaroni and cheese the city has to offer. 💕 🧀
August 16 · Leonora A
This spot really surprised me. You walk in, place your order at a touchscreen (super handy, no lines or pressure), and then just wait for a pot of mac & cheese to arrive, perfectly cooked!What I liked most is the flexibility: you can stick with the classic cheesy version, try it with meat, or even go for gluten-free or vegan. Prices are fair too.If you love mac & cheese you have to try it!
August 23 · Val eria
~ Delicious Baked Skillet Mac & Cheese~Freshly baked to order. Perfect portion. Great blend of bread crumbs and cheese. I will have to return to try other dishes.Interior is casual, almost like takeout place with seating but comfortable and laidback.
May 30 · A.C. Lambert