Before opening her chain of mac and cheese restaurants, Chef Lorraine worked on perfecting her cheese-sauce recipe for 30 years—an extra-long time for something that only takes 3 minutes to serve. It pays off at Sweet Lorraine's Fabulous Mac n' Cheez!, where the staff crafts made-to-order mac and cheese made from fresh semolina pasta and Chef Lorraine's special recipe. In each bowl, a variety of toppings—such as pepperoni, shrimp, spinach-walnut pesto, diced hot dogs, buffalo chicken, and more—make for a unique experience in each visit. The cheesy emphasis extends beyond macaroni, with dishes like the Twisted Grilled Cheez that stuffs crusty brioche bread with their classic, gooey cheddar cheese sauce.

Until your doctor approves of mac and cheese for all three daily meals, Lorraine's also serves a range of healthy options, from caesar-chicken wraps to fresh garden salads and bowls of chopped kale with multigrain croutons. Sweet Lorraine's Mac n' Brewz adds a lineup of more than 50 craft beers, pairing the comfort food with pints from Michigan and beyond. And those looking to start their mornings right can also check out the selection of fair-trade coffees and teas, sweets, pastries, and breakfast wraps.