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The Mac Factory — Fast Food in London

The Mac Factory

Fast food restaurantLondon, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(630 reviews)

Quick info

Camden Lock Market, Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, United Kingdom
£1–10 · Reported by 177 people

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About The Mac Factory

The Mac Factory is a fast food restaurant at Camden Lock Market built entirely around mac and cheese, with 17 variations on the menu. The Super Mario Mac and Cheese and the Chilli Mac N Cheese sit alongside the Posh Spice, topped with chorizo, caramelized onions, and harissa. Other options include a pesto mac and cheese and a pancetta and mushroom version, with toppings such as crispy pancetta, truffle oil, and crispy croutons. Staff prepare each bowl visibly, adding cheese and toppings to order, and a wait for a fresh batch is common at busy times. The counter takes walk-ins only, with no reservations, and it opens daily. Dogs are welcome on site, and the menu is also available for takeaway and delivery for those eating off site. The business also caters, extending the same mac and cheese menu beyond the market counter.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Paid multi-storey car park · Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

17 dishes
  • Classic Mac and Cheese with Spicy Jerk Chicken
  • Super Mario Mac and Cheese
  • Chilli Mac N Cheese
  • Lobster Mac
  • Macaroni
  • Nostalgic Mac and Cheese
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Reviews

4.5/5
630 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention mac and cheese, posh spice topping, pesto mac & cheese and crispy pancetta topping.

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Customer Review Summary

The classic mac and cheese is the clear draw at this Camden Market stall, with reviewers repeatedly praising how creamy and cheesy the base is. Several single out specific toppings, from the pesto mac and cheese to the one with crispy pancetta and mushrooms, and one reviewer describes watching a bowl of the Posh Spice built with chorizo, caramelized onions and harissa. The line is often long, with one reviewer noting they had to wait for a fresh batch after the kitchen ran out, though most describe the wait as short and the portions as generous for the price, with bowls mentioned around £8.50 to £8.95. Service comes up often too, described as friendly and polite, with one reviewer singling out the chef preparing their order.

Featured reviews

  • Gia Linh
    Really cheesy and flavourful! Was one of the best food spots for me!
  • Julija Meskovska
    Decided to try this spot today. It’s awesome ❤️ very cheesy, nice choice of toppings quick and polite service. From now on an addition to my fave Camden spots.
  • Danilo Trevisan
    Our experience at The Mac Factory in Camden Market was spectacular. The service was incredibly friendly, and the quality of the food exceeded our expectations. A special round of applause to the chef who was working today—he was so kind and welcoming, and prepared an absolutely amazing mac and cheese for us. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly made. It truly made our visit to Camden even more memorable. Highly recommended!
  • Rosie G
    This is technically for the Mac Factory stall at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, but since they don't seem to have a spot for google reviews I'm leaving it here. My mother and I absolutely adored our bowls of mac and cheese, I had the Super …
  • maurella f
    Loved the pesto mac & cheese! The guys serving us were so helpful, i’ll definitely be coming back!

Hours

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Highlights

Macaroni cheese is brought bang up to date at this trendy venue serving the comfort food classic.

  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Paid street parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Quick bite
  • Good for solo dining
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Difficult to find a space
Dining options· 1
  • Serves lunch
Popular for· 1
  • Popular for lunch

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