Don’t judge me, but I’m a picky eater who will adjust items on a menu to suit my cravings. As a confident self-proclaimed foodie, I kinda know what I like, therefore, I make some… um…well, minor tweaks…to get to the perfect combination of flavors. So, I’m always happy when I come across a restaurant that allows me to create my own plate based on my weird appetite. That’s exactly what you’ll find at I Heart Mac & Cheese in Benton Arkansas. This build-your-own bowl eatery has stepped up the mac & cheese game by twisting the classic favorite, and locals are raving all about it. Let’s check out the menu at this must-try restaurant in Arkansas and savor all its deliciousness.

If the name I Heart Mac & Cheese sounds familiar, it’s because it’s a trendy, chain restaurant with over 20 locations nationwide.

And the casual chain has fast become a popular spot for diners who can’t get enough of their mac & cheese with a twist. Currently, we have one location in Benton, and it has been a hotspot for folks who love the classic dish.

With its build-your-own menu, you can literally have your mac & cheese your way. At the counter, you'll have a wide variety of toppings that you can add to your cheesy bowl to take it to the next level.

Choose your base, sauce, protein, veggies, and then top it off with cheesy goodness, for the ultimate combination that suits your cravings. With over 40 items to choose from, the possibilities for building the perfect bowl are endless. And how adorable are these heart shaped bowls? They for sure belong on your Instagram feed!

You can mix and match your items or choose from their pre-made, signature bowls. Some options include short rib Philly, buffalo blue, lobster mac & cheese, and more. Plus, they also have vegan options for the environmentally conscious, non-meat eaters.

But folks, the menu doesn't stop there. This restaurant also offers soups, tacoronis, mac & cheese bites, as well as a build-your-own grilled cheese sandwich menu. Yes, people, I Heart Mac is a foodie's paradise and what childhood dreams are made of.

Build your own tacoroni by adding all the same delicious ingredients that you can get in a bowl. Y'all, this is a game changer and one of the favorite items on the menu.

Don't skip the bacon jalapeño mac bites, they are all the rave. And of course, save room for dessert. They have cheesecake bites...need I say more?

After trying the build-your-own bowls and sandwiches as well as the other yumminess on the menu, you'll never want to eat mac & cheese the traditional way again.

And you'll be just like the locals who can't get enough of this restaurant creating "classic favorites with an elevated twist."

Have you been to this must-try restaurant in Arkansas?  If so, did you build your own mac & cheese bowl? Tell us about your experience in the comments below. Visit the I Heart Mac & Cheese Benton Facebook page for a full menu as well as for more information about this trendy restaurant.

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