GOODLES reviews and discussion

4.4

90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • High-protein, nutrient-dense pasta
  • Creamy, satisfying cheese sauces
  • Nostalgic, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Chic, memorable packaging
  • Occasionally bland, uneven seasoning
  • Sometimes overly salty taste
  • Sauce thin or coagulates cooling
  • Small, less-filling portions

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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373 reviews and posts

  • The vegan Mac and cheese is the best tasting vegan boxed Mac and cheese I’ve ever had, and I have tried many. How they are able to make it taste so good and include nutrients and protein, I’m not sure, but I’m not asking.

  • As a girl always on the lookout for healthier options of my favorite foods I was very excited to try Goodles. I don’t know what my expectations were but this pasta tasted exactly like wakymak, tasting like my childhood but filled with good for you ingredients. There are so many ways to prep air it. It’s super easy to make like regular pasta but you can add chopped veggies, swap an egg for the milk and make an extra creamy high protein version, the Opportunities are endless. I highly recommend.

  • My favorite boxed mac and cheese I have ever tried! The best flavor is twist my parm. It has added nutrients and benefits, but also tastes sooo good. I like to add chicken sausage and spinach sometimes too.

  • These are so good. If you're like me and want one box as one meal this is a better serving size than kraft and I don't hate myself after eating it. I've been eating these for years as my preferred mac and converted some friends too.

  • We love a good boxed Mac n Cheese in my household. This was super easy and convenient to make. It took no time at all. I really enjoyed the Cacio E Pepe flavor but was also impressed with the protein and fiber content. I like that it has the added benefits and wasn’t just all carbs and sugar. It has a really creamy taste with a nice kick of cracked pepper. I would definitely buy this again.

  • Goodles are a wonderful mac and cheese option. I love the health aspects of the high protein and fiber. In addition, I appreciate their options for gluten-free and vegan varieties. I also like the variety of flavors, from traditional cheddar to Parmesan, and the fun names of the products, like Mover and Shaker. All in all, this is a fun and delicious product.

  • They taste great and I love that they're vegan! However, the portion size is a little weird. One box is a little too big for one meal but too small for two meals. I wish they would make them smaller or larger.

  • Goodles gluten free pasta is a good product. It contains protein and fiber so it’s a better for you pasta. The texture was a bit different and took longer for me to cook. Once I mixed it with sauce it was like any other pasta. It was good for me because I regularly eat gluten free pasta but it might not be for everyone.

  • Goodles is a great alternative to traditional "from a box" mac and cheese. I tried the "Twist My Parm" flavor and it was so good. It cooked up quickly and easily and had a nice, delicate flavor profile. I would definitely buy this again but I'm looking forward to trying one of their new, unique flavors, especially the elote version. I also have the "Vegan is Belivin" flavor in my cabinet and I'm looking forward to giving that one a try soon. The price, per box, was very reasonable, as well. I found Goodles in my local Target of all places but it should also be available in traditional grocery stores.

  • I love that this brand creates macaroni that has a lot of protein in it while expanding with a variety of flavors. The price of this is a little higher, but it's worth it for the protein content alone. Each flavor I've tried has also been an absolute knockout winner. The pasta noodles from the brand are also great as well with the high protein content, but the price for them is a little high.

    Received a free product from GOODLES
  • I like to keep things mixed up and cook daily. These have a good al dente texture to them and taste very similar to wheat noodles. I use them in casseroles and pasta dishes and my family likes the taste and how it makes them feel great!

  • Goodles is really meeting a felt need- we all love the boxed mac and cheese mixes, but frankly, they're not really providing much in the way of interesting flavors, protein, veggies, etc. Enter: Goodles. Beloved by picky toddlers and adults alike, their flavors is really fun, and I love that I feel more full for longer after enjoying these. Thank goodness I can now find them at my local Target.

  • We love Goodles in our house! I like to use the plain noodles for buttered noodles and the flavored boxes for weekday lunches. I appreciate the flavor variety and the fact that they are in so many stores like Target, Costco, and Walmart now, as opposed to only being able to order online previously!

  • Goodles is all around great. They’ve really done well as a healthier boxed macaroni and cheese brand, better than other brands I’ve seen in the same market. Have tried a few flavors and they’re all good. Easy to make too.

    Received a free product from GOODLES
  • Made this for my boyfriend once in December and he's been asking me for it ever since. You know it's good when he's still thinking about it months later. We saw a variety pack at Costco and my bf basically pounced at it when he realized what it was and added it to our cart. So now we're stocker up. We like that for mac and cheese, it has a good amount of protein and a good amount of fiber, has good ingredients, and just keeps us satisfied after eating it. We recommend.

  • Big big fan of the Twist my Parm flavor. the others in the variety pack are good too, but Twist my Parm is the standout star. Not a huge fan of the cacio e pepe flavor personally, but that's not my vibe in general. The branding is really fun

    Received a free product from GOODLES
  • These are really good Better-for-you (BFY) noodles. They taste a lot like your classic Kraft Mac and Cheese and the label is indeed cleaner. I mixed my noodles with shredded chicken and spinach to make a proper meal out of them. These are still an indulgence food and don’t replace complete foods. When you crave Mac and cheese, this is a better alternative to the store-bought brands. The branding is also on-point!

    Feedback

    The price as others have mentioned is a sticking point, but should come down if they manage to scale.

  • First off, Goodles are super cute. The packaging is fun and I liked the size. I love that they are high protein and I honestly didn't taste it. In order of best flavors (in my own opinion) Twist my parm, cheddy mac, cacio e pepe, and then shella good. What I was most excited about with Goodles is trying the flavors you don't normally find in mac and cheese and twist my parm accomplished that for me.

    Feedback

    My main feedback is that, if it's designed to share between two people, there's not quite enough noodles to do that. There's a lot for one person, but not really enough for a full meal for two. So I would say adding more noodles to it's easier to share. Overwise I enjoyed them and hope to see them in stores because I'd probably buy them again there but not online.

  • IT'S DELICIOUS! As an avid Kraft Mac & Cheese connaisseur, I was hesitant to see how Goodles would taste, and let me tell you, they delivered! All the flavors are great (Cheddy Mac & Shella Good are personal faves) and one box is more filling than I anticipated. All branding and feeling of the box is also A+

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  • What's not to LOVE!!! The texture and creaminess...oh my! I have tried so many, and they are each so worthy. A wholesome upgrade to mac & cheese: rich, protein-packed, family-friendly—just keep an eye on sodium.