Been missing I Heart Mac & Cheese? The Athens location has reopened under new ownership.
Just in time to greet the cold weather, a local comfort food option has returned to the Athens restaurant scene. The I Heart Mac & Cheese franchise location at 165 Hickory St. reopened last week.
Closed for the past three months, the fast casual build-your-own mac & cheese eatery is now under new ownership by the Atlanta-based team of Felker Ward Jr. and Felker Ward III. The first 10 people in line at a grand reopening on Friday received free mac & cheese creations for a full year. The restaurant this week is holding daily raffles where guests can win free meals.
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Located under The Mark Athens student housing center, I Heart Mac & Cheese became the Florida-based chain's first Georgia location when it opened in November 2019. In addition to unique menu offerings like Lobster & White Truffle and Short Rib Philly, the Athens franchise became popular due to its late hours of operation that extend to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Guests select a pasta, bread, quinoa, broccoli, cauliflower or tater tot base along with a choice of 10 different proteins, 11 vegetables and nine cheeses (gluten-free, vegan and plant-based options are also available). One of the side options is tomato soup.
The Athens location plans to announce weekly themed specials that will include “Kids Eat Free” Monday nights.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Athens I Heart Mac & Cheese location reopens after months-long closure
