National Mac and Cheese Day: Freebies & deals July 14 — plus a list and map of Charlotte’s fave Mac & Cheese spots!

National Mac & Cheese Day is July 14, 2025. As if you needed a reminder to indulge in the ultimate comfort food!

We’re compiling a list of freebies and deals in the Charlotte area in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day.

Please remember that participation may vary at chains and franchises.

We have a big day-by-day list of food, drink and restaurant deals in the Charlotte area, so if you’re feeling hungry, check it out! We update it every day.

Also, we’ve asked Charlotte what their favorite spots are for Mac & Cheese in Charlotte. We’re putting together a list and map! Jump to Charlotte’s Mac & Cheese picks!

Mac and Cheese Day Deals

Schlotsky’s

From July 7 to 14, 2025, Schlotsky’s is offering a FREE small Mac & Cheese side dish when you purchase any item from the limited-time BBQ menu. This includes the new Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken Sandwich, BBQ Chicken Salad, and the BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza.

It’s open to new and existing Schlotsky’s Rewards Members — so sign up now, if you’re not already signed up.

We received this info in a media alert. And here’s the fine print:

Purchase one BBQ Entrée (Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Heat Chicken Salad, or BBQ Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza) get one (1) Small Mac and Cheese on Us (excluding taxes and fees) online or in store at participating locations. Offer cannot be combined with BOGO Pizza or BOGO Flatbread. Not valid with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery. Single use. Must apply Reward at checkout. Excludes catering. Service fee applies to online, in app, and certain call-in orders, other fees and taxes may apply for all orders; see checkout for details. Void where prohibited. Reward deposit may take up to 2 (two) hours after sign up for new Rewards Members.

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company is introducing Bulgogi Steak Mac & Cheese for a limited time, starting July 2, 2025. This dish fuses the creamy comfort of Noodles’ iconic Creamy Mac & Cheese with tender steak and a sweet-and-spicy Korean-style Bulgogi sauce.

On July 15, 2025, Noodles Rewards members can enjoy 50% off a Mac menu dish with the purchase of any regular entrée. Try the new Bulgogi Steak Mac & Cheese or one of the other favorites, including Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac.

Announced via a press release.

Charlotte’s Mac & Cheese Picks!

We’ve asked Charlotte on the Cheap readers for their favorite restaurants for Mac & Cheese and here’s what they’ve said (so far!)

 

Upcoming Food and Drink Deals and Events

Check out our big list of food and drink deals and events in Charlotte, or look at a few of them here: