4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES
4.4 • 377 Reviews
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4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
GOODLES earns strong reviews for tasting like nostalgic boxed mac and cheese while adding meaningful protein, fiber, and veggie-derived nutrients; many praise flavors like Shella Good, Cheddy Mac, Twist My Parm, and Mover & Shaker and note easy prep and appealing packaging. Reviews also flag downsides: inconsistent flavor punch, occasional salty or bland notes, stomach discomfort from fiber, small portions, and sauce texture issues (thin or coagulating), with some saying it’s not markedly better than Kraft or Annie’s.
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4y ago
These were really good! I tried the Cheddy Mac and the Twist My Parm, and both were highly comparable to the boxed mac n cheese we know and love. I cooked the noodles for a little bit less than the box instructed and they were perfectly al dente. Will buy again!
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The Cheddy Mac was a tiny bit salty, without salting the pasta water at all.
4y ago
The best way to try Goodles would be a test between competing products. But that wasn't my first choice. I thought it would be good, so I made it and tried a box of their basic mac and cheese. The first touch to my lips created a shock in my system. Who promotes a healthy product when it has more sodium added than even Kraft, which is already excessive? It has double the sodium of Annie's. All I could taste was a hint of cheese and extreme saltiness. Didi this come out of the ocean? As I continued to eat, I couldn't help but encounter a resonating medicinal taste. That is when I stopped. I went to the store and bought back a box of classic Kraft Mac 'n Cheese. I cooked it up and sat down to compare. Goodles taste like medicine. You finally realize how bad it is after you taste the Kraft standard. I've done this before with Annie's, and I liked Annies. But this sucked. Shame on Goodles for promoting an overly salted medicinal product under the guise of being healthy. Please!!! You have an opportunity to fix it as well. Buy, cook, and then taste your competitor's products and the look of the finished product after it's cooked. Your product not only tastes inferior, is overly salty, and has a medicinal taste, but it also looks unappetizing compared to the others. Unless you're using this business to launder money, make your investors happy by producing something worth taking POSITIVELY about. I have no ties to any food products anywhere. I am not a chef or even a cooking type of person. I am not associated with any food product, know anyone who is or is associated with any ingredient maker, nor have I at any time throughout my life. I do, however, love mac and cheese, and I felt compelled to write this because I feel that the release of Goodles as a product is a crime against all of us mac n cheese lovers. Please fix it. I'm so upset about this that I'm considering taking a box to a lab to have it analyzed. There's no way that there's not something in this that shouldn't be there.
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Reduce the salt by 60%. Find some way to make it creamier. Suggest adding salt or margarine to it on the box to improve flavor. Figure out what makes your product taste medicinal and alter, substitute, or remove that ingredient. Buy competing products and have all your staff do a taste test while wearing blindfolds. Do a consumer group study in the same way. See what they say.
4y ago
I have never strayed form kraft until now! The color is definitely a little alarming at first, but it is so good. Definitely worth swapping this into my quick meal rotation since it adds some protein and nutrients back into my diet.
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I can only find it in my local target, so I wish it was more easily accessible in other stores
4y ago
Loved the packaging and was so excited about the different flavour options, but overall, none of them impressed me. The pasta itself was flavourless and had that obviously “healthy” taste that no one really wants in their Mac n cheese. If I was in the Mac n cheese aisle again, I’d definitely stick to what I know, but I wouldn’t turn my nose up at this stuff if it was offered to me. A fine solution for a healthier option, though I have to say, if you’re looking for healthy, cheesy pasta isn’t the answer no matter how much protein is in it.
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Packaging is perfect..! Overall I think the texture and flavour of the pasta could use some improvement. It felt like I wasn’t full even after eating a full box which made me question it’s protein promises.
4y ago
I love goodles! I get these over kraft and annie’s now! they taste amazing
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I would love them to come out with GF versions!
4y ago
I love the taste of these! It is an elevated boxed mac and cheese that is packed with flavor.
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I love the design of the packaging and the flavors.
4y ago
Product tastes good but I do not recommend it. Buyer beware. I DO NOT recommend buying from them. Go to Target and buy the product for cheaper. Target charges $2.99/box. This company scams and rips people off. They've lowered their prices if you subscribe to a 12 pack you can get it for $2.97/box- a whole $0.02 cheaper than in Target, but if you don't want to subscribe or buy a 12 pack you pay more than just buying it individually in Target. Customer service is lacking, they just keep saying the same thing but do nothing to resolve a complaint. I highly recommend against this company.
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I subscribed and bought in bulk- 36 boxes which brought the price down to $3.40/box. I thought that would get me the best deal. I walked into Target two weeks later and found the product being sold for $2.99/box. I have complained numerous times and get the same bs response, that now if you subscribe and buy 12 boxes at a time they charge $2.97/box. They've done nothing to rectify the situation of ripping me off, do not address customer complaints and have zero loyalty to a subscription member or someone who bought in bulk. There are better companies out there that sell just as good or better product. I absolutely recommend against Goodles.
4y ago
I had a problem with my order and customer service completely ignored my completed requests. So much for the Goodles guarantee.
4y ago
Honestly delicious, not sure how all that health is packed into this, but it’s great and feels great eating it!
4y ago
These were great, I ended up adding a smidge of butter for extra creamy taste but nothing more. Already bought again!
4y ago
Surprisingly accurate to my nostalgic tastebuds. Very filling and satisfying!
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Nothing
4y ago
I really enjoyed them. I initially bought them because they were next to banza and it was out of the white cheddar. With that being said I was so glad they were because these were awesome. So flavorful and great macros.
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I think you guys need more advertising through social media. I am always looking for healthy alternatives and I would like to think I am always seeing the new products through my fitness career or social media and I did not come across any products until I was browsing target.
4y ago
Got the aged cheddar one, was super quick to make and delicious!!
5y ago
Honestly, really good. Not typically a fan of packaged mac n cheese, but loved the flavor and that it's a healthier go-to option. Cute packaging and would try the other flavors.
5y ago
Loved the design and the taste. Very rich flavors and it felt nutritious and filling.
4y ago