
The Mac Factory
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Quick info
About The Mac Factory
The Mac Factory is a fast food restaurant and caterer at Camden Lock Market in London, working as a macaroni cheese specialist from a stall. The menu runs to 17 dishes, and the mac is made fresh to order and served in a small pot or bowl, topped to order. The Posh Spice adds chorizo, caramelized onions and harissa, while the Super Mario pairs mushroom with truffle. The Nostalgic Mac and Cheese comes with fried onion. When the kitchen runs out, it cooks a fresh batch. The stall is open daily, and dogs are welcome. A line forms at busy times.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid multi-storey car park · Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention posh spice mac, super mario mac, nostalgic mac and cheese and jerk chicken topping.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention posh spice mac, super mario mac, nostalgic mac and cheese and jerk chicken topping.
Customer Review Summary
The recurring complaint is price against size. Several call the pot small for the money and say it is steep, though many accept it as London pricing. A few find the hype unjustified, calling it average pasta with cheese sauce, with fried onion that clashed and toppings that were bland or too sparse. One reviewer reports being handed a plain mac that had been sitting out, with pasta that was undercooked. Another was not told the Rub a dub mac had run out. A student was given a concession by the man taking orders, and one reviewer who waited for a fresh batch found it piping hot.
Customer Review Summary
The recurring complaint is price against size. Several call the pot small for the money and say it is steep, though many accept it as London pricing. A few find the hype unjustified, calling it average pasta with cheese sauce, with fried onion that clashed and toppings that were bland or too sparse. One reviewer reports being handed a plain mac that had been sitting out, with pasta that was undercooked. Another was not told the Rub a dub mac had run out. A student was given a concession by the man taking orders, and one reviewer who waited for a fresh batch found it piping hot.
Featured reviews
- Gia Linh
“Really cheesy and flavourful! Was one of the best food spots for me!”
- Tammy N
“A bit of a struggle to find in the maze of Camden Market but worth the hunt.”
- 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!”
- Sheyanne
“service was rushed, i ordered a plain mac n cheese without the breadcrumbs and was handed one immediately that had been sitting out instead of being served a fresh portion. my pasta was also then undercooked to the point where you could physically still see that the pasta aaa darker in colour. absolutely fuming because that is not even al dente just straight up uncooked and i’m sorry but being a busy tourist spot doesn’t excuse undercooking food in a rush if every other place makes people wait a minute so that it can be cooked properly then that’s what you do. You don’t serve stuff out in a rush just to look like you have good service especially not when you’re charging a tenner for a little pot of uncooked pasta mixed in cheese. i’m severely disappointed.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
Location
Fast food near The Mac Factory
- 1.4 mi
falafel wraps, pad thai, roasted pork with sweet soya sauce
- McDonald's3.52,2461.7 mi£1–10
large chips portions, large mcchicken meal, oreo mcflurry
- 1.9 mi
chicken doner wrap, salad doner box, fresh premium kebabs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mac Factory | 4.5630 | — | £1–10 | posh spice mac, super mario mac, nostalgic mac and cheese |
| TCR street food market | 4.425 | 1.4 mi | — | falafel wraps, pad thai, roasted pork with sweet soya sauce |
| McDonald's | 3.52,246 | 1.7 mi | £1–10 | large chips portions, large mcchicken meal, oreo mcflurry |
| Checkpoint Berlin Döner - Soho | 4.7718 | 1.9 mi | — | chicken doner wrap, salad doner box, fresh premium kebabs |
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