4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES
4.4 • 372 Reviews
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4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES earns strong reviews as a tastier, higher‑protein, high‑fiber upgrade to classic boxed mac and cheese, with many praising creamy, cheesy flavors (Shella Good, Cheddy Mac, Twist My Parm, Down The Hatch) and al dente noodles. However, reviews flag inconsistent flavor execution (especially Cacio e Pepe and some vegan options), occasional watery or bland sauces, high sodium, small portions, and reports of stomach discomfort; shoppers who prioritize nutrition over pure nostalgia find it a compelling pantry staple, while purists may prefer Annie’s or Kraft.
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This higher-ed boxed Mac and cheese is a bit more expensive than your typical Kraft Mac and cheese, but the taste doesn’t disappoint. As someone who was working a lot of late nights on Zoom meetings, this is a fantastic emergency meal to keep handy. My favorite is the Shella Good!
Obsessed with the Goodles vegan mac n cheese. Hands down the best vegan mac on the shelves. I hope they make more flavors!
I will start with the note that I am a kraft fan. I tried the cacio e pepe goodles and wasn't totally satisfied. The cheese sauce ended up being a little watery and thin and over the taste wasn't reall what I expected. I also tried the cheddar goodles and only found myself wishing I had kraft instead. I think if you are open to different instant mac and cheeses these could be good. Also, I think it's really nice that it is high protein and fiber.
I love, love, love Goodles. The mac and cheese tastes just as good if not better than Kraft. My favorite is the Shella Good, I mix in peas for extra veggies. Soooo creamy and delicious. I also think pricing is really reasonable compared to other buzzy CPG brands. I first tried because they were on sale at Target and now I have them on permanent meal rotation. Excited to try more flavors!
soooo yummy!!! we always have these on hand, such great quality
I've tried multiple flavors of goodles and now I don't want to go back to other boxed mac n cheeses. I've enjoyed every flavor I've tried. I've only seen goodless in select grocery stores but would love for them to expand to other stores as well (kroger!)
having been burned before by brands claiming to have created a more nutrient-dense pasta that still tastes good, i approached goodles with caution. to my utter surprise, and delight, they actually did it? not only that, but their range encompasses a pretty wide variety of mac n' cheese iterations, from the classic cheddar to the more unexpected (but oh-so-delicious) flavors. in terms of texture, these easily pass muster, and they don't do what pasta alternatives usually do (congealing into a weird sticky blob if you dare let them cool, or god-forbid, put them in the fridge). overall, hell yeah! haven't been let down yet by goodles.
It’s fine. Not really much better tasting than the stuff they are trying to be healthier than.
I saw Goodles at Target and had to try it. The packaging is so fun with catchy names for each flavor. I got the Shella Good, Cheddy Mac, Twist my Parm and Mover & Shaker. The flavors and pasta were great. I really like their mission and how they've revitalized the old boxed mac & cheese with nutrient-packed, whole, clean ingredients. It makes eating mac & cheese guilt-free and fun again. Looking forward to getting more!
3y ago
Whenever I see a 'healthy" option for pasta (in any cheese variety), I purchase immediately and quite often am disappointed *cough Banza*. Goodles, on the other hand, tastes like it should not be healthy. I have tried the Cheddy Mac and Shella Good and both taste AMAZING...so good in fact that I bought a family sized pack of the Cheddy Mac from Costco for just me, not my family. Try it, you wont regret it and your inner Kraft mac n cheese child will thank you.
This is my absolute favorite packaged good right now. I'm obsessed with every flavor and I love the packaging. I can't get enough of this mac, it's perfection. Twisted Parm is top tier.
Was skeptical about this product, but loved it! Plus, its high in protein too, so definitely will be trying the other flavors.
3y ago
I decided to try Goodles on a whim after seeing them on sale at target. I tried the mover & shaker and was shocked with how much I actually liked it. I'm very picky when it comes to mac and cheese, with my go to being the Annie's white cheddar and shells with pepper. However, I was pleasently surprised at how much I ended up liking Goodles. The only thing I didn't like was the overly chewy texture of the noodles, but that may have been undercooking on my end. I would give them a try again.
I'm obsessed with Goodles!!! They sent me product (and a holographic spork!) so I have tried every flavor. I LOVE cacio & pepe, so I enjoyed seeing that flavor, as well as the asiago and parmesan, in addition to classic mac and cheese flavors like white cheddar. These do have a different taste than Kraft or Annie's, but I'm okay with that because I'm more interested in the nutritional value it adds. I like when mac and cheese has more of a bite to it, so I'll make it al dente and sometimes add in some cracked black pepper.
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Goodles is available at Target. I always end up buying it even when it's not on my list :)
Tried twist my parm - thought it had an odd sweetness to it. Texture of the pasta itself was not bad though. The branding is super unique though compared to other products/brands in this category and it stands out on the grocery store shelf.
4y ago
These are so good, they're not as healthy as they'd make you think, but it's mac and cheese so I'd count this as a win.
4y ago
My favorite new quick meal! All the flavors are delicious, would highly recommend Goodles! Also exciting they are going to be in Whole Foods soon.
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Only improvement was going to be to have it more readily available, but now with the WF expansion, that is solved!
These are SO GOOD. I’ve followed the brand for awhile and finally saw them at my Target and grabbed every flavor. They’re all amazing and packed with protein-I’m actually full after eating them. I’m so pleasantly shocked.
Excellent! Tasty! Easy to cook!
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So delicious!