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The Crafty Mac

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The Crafty Mac

Mac & Cheese virtual kitchen in Ankeny
Curbside pickup & delivery only
NO dine-in or walk-in orders

08/14/2026

At The Crafty Mac in Ankeny, Iowa, you're in charge of the bowl.

Pick your pasta, choose your cheese sauce, load up your toppings — every combination is made fresh to order, exactly the way you want it.

No two bowls have to look the same, and every one is packed with protein to keep you full.

Skip the kitchen, pull up curbside, and we'll bring your custom mac and cheese straight to your car!

08/13/2026

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Order The Crafty Mac online and pick up curbside today in Ankeny, Iowa.

08/12/2026

Ankeny, Iowa has a new comfort food destination and it is changing the way people think about mac and cheese. 🧀

The Crafty Mac is Ankeny's only restaurant dedicated entirely to handcrafted, made-to-order mac and cheese. Real cheese grated fresh in-house, bold specialty flavors, and a concept built for families, young adults, and anyone who believes great food should make you genuinely happy.

The Crafty Mac is a virtual kitchen, which means no dining room and no waiting inside. You pull up, your fresh order is brought right out to your car, and you are on your way. Comfort food made easy, made fresh, and brought straight to you in Ankeny.

Come discover why Ankeny is talking about The Crafty Mac!

08/11/2026

What makes The Crafty Mac different from every other restaurant in Ankeny, Iowa? A lot of things, including the fact that we cater. 🧀

We grate our cheese fresh in-house every single day. No shortcuts, no pre-shredded bags, no powdered cheese. Just real, high-quality cheese melted into made-to-order mac and cheese that you can actually taste the difference in.

And when you need to feed a group, The Crafty Mac brings that same quality to your event. Corporate lunches, birthday parties, team gatherings, and more. Ankeny's best mac and cheese is now available for your next catered event.

Ask us about catering at The Crafty Mac in Ankeny, Iowa!

08/08/2026

Searching for a mac and cheese restaurant near you in Ankeny, Iowa? The Crafty Mac is right here. 🧀

The Crafty Mac is Ankeny's dedicated gourmet mac and cheese restaurant, serving made-to-order bowls with real cheese grated fresh in-house. From classic creamy mac to bold specialty flavors like Nashville Hot and BBQ, every bowl is crafted to make you genuinely happy.

The Crafty Mac is a virtual kitchen, which means all your food is made fresh to order and brought right out to your car. No dining room, no waiting inside. Just pull up to our Ankeny location and we take care of the rest.

Find us in Ankeny and come hungry!

08/07/2026

Gourmet mac and cheese catering in Ankeny, Iowa is now a thing, and The Crafty Mac is making it happen. 🧀

The Crafty Mac brings handcrafted, made-to-order mac and cheese to your next event. Real cheese grated fresh in-house, bold specialty flavors, and comfort food that genuinely impresses every guest at the table. Corporate lunches, birthday parties, team events, and more.

This is comfort food elevated. The kind of catering that makes people stop mid-bite and think, this is really good. The Crafty Mac is where Ankeny families, young adults, and event planners come when they want something worth craving.

Ask us about catering at The Crafty Mac in Ankeny, Iowa!

08/06/2026

Parents in Ankeny, Iowa know the struggle of finding a restaurant where the kids are actually excited to eat. The Crafty Mac solves that. 🧀

Our mini macs are perfectly sized for little ones and made with the same fresh, real-cheese quality as every other bowl we serve. No mystery ingredients, no frozen food, just handcrafted mac and cheese that kids love and parents feel good about.

The Crafty Mac is Ankeny's family-friendly comfort food restaurant where everyone at the table gets something delicious. Give yourself the night off from cooking and let us take care of dinner.

Bring the kids to The Crafty Mac in Ankeny tonight!

08/05/2026

Looking for spicy mac and cheese in Ankeny, Iowa? The Crafty Mac's Nashville Hot Mac is exactly what you need. 🔥🧀

Our Nashville Hot Mac combines bold, fiery Nashville-style heat with creamy, made-to-order mac and cheese and real cheese grated fresh in-house. It is the kind of bowl that wakes up your taste buds, puts a grin on your face, and keeps you coming back for more.

The Crafty Mac is a virtual kitchen, which means no dining room and no waiting inside. Pull up to our Ankeny location and your fresh, hot bowl is brought right out to your car. Comfort food with heat, made easy.

Come try the Nashville Hot Mac at The Crafty Mac in Ankeny!

08/03/2026

Did you know The Crafty Mac in Ankeny, Iowa serves a Seafood Mac that is unlike anything else in the area? 🧀🦐

Our Seafood Mac brings a bold, coastal twist to classic comfort food. Grilled shrimp, melty cheese grated fresh in-house, and creamy made-to-order mac that is packed full of protein and makes every bite feel like a little celebration.

The Crafty Mac is Ankeny's specialty mac and cheese restaurant where the menu goes way beyond the expected. If you are looking for something delicious and different in Ankeny, Iowa, this is the bowl for you.

Come try the Seafood Mac at The Crafty Mac in Ankeny!

08/01/2026

Weekend plans in Ankeny, Iowa just got a whole lot more delicious. 🧀

The Crafty Mac is Ankeny's go-to comfort food restaurant for weekends when you want something that actually feels like a treat. Fresh, made-to-order mac and cheese with real cheese grated in-house, bold flavors, and a warm, welcoming experience that makes the weekend feel special.

The Crafty Mac is a virtual kitchen, which means no dining room and no hassle. You pull up to our Ankeny location and your fresh order is brought right out to your car. You work hard all week. You deserve a bowl that makes you happy, without even having to leave your seat.

Come spend your weekend with The Crafty Mac in Ankeny!

Address

121 SE Shurfine Drive Suite 6
Ankeny, IA
50021

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 7pm

Website

http://www.thecraftymac.com/

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