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| - I was desperate for some mac & cheese, and since our cupboards had no mac, I did a google search to find out where I could have someone make it for me. Lots of sites listed Hadley's as a go-to for Mac & Cheese, so that is how we ended up there at nearly 10 pm on Saturday evening.
Major win! It was very quiet when we got there - only one other table dining, but I confirmed with the server that it would be okay if we came in for a meal, and he was very welcoming. Luckily, 2 other tables came after us, so it was nice to have some company. The music was upbeat and fun, which also brightened it up a bit. It was a cold, snowy night, but there were lots of candles everywhere which helped to warm it up and add to atmosphere. There were also drapes around the doorway to break the draft, and the server was very dedicated to keeping those closed.
The mac & cheese was creamy and tasty and comfort-foodish like I craved. Although it had a VERY strong taste of black pepper, which at times was almost too much. The side salad broke that up nicely. My hubby got a 1/2 rack of ribs with potato salad and Green Goddess salad. We marvelled for the entire length of the meal about how big a "1/2 rack" is. We've had whole racks not much bigger at other restaurants. He enjoyed both salads, and to my shock, could not finish his meal because he was so stuffed. That NEVER happens.
Despite being stuffed, we opted to try the house apple pie, which was served warm and delicious!
The server and chef were both friendly and welcoming, and conversed with us when we asked questions.
We had a very positive experience, and will definitely return!
Oh - but one tip - upon arrival, I second-guessed myself for a moment, as to whether I wanted to try the place, as the signage in the window (hours, etc.) were stained and dirty, and the windows were streaky and grungy too. I was so adamant about mac & cheese that I overlooked that, and I'm glad I did. But Hadley's, watch out! First impressions!
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