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

  • I tried Twist My Parm for the first time last week after multiple glasses of wine at my friend's house late at night. I am now OBSESSED. These are phenomenal sober and drunk. I am currently working my way through the rest of the flavors and will update accordingly. 100/10. BUY THESE

  • The Mover & Shaker Cacio e Pepe has a unique flavor for boxed mac that really stands out. I liked the aroma of the cheeses and fresh cracked pepper as if I'd made it from scratch. I was surprised how great this product turned out would recommend to anyone.

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  • Goodles is the modern take on the classic Kraft mac and cheese. When looking for a filling meal with added protein and vegetable-derived nutrition, it's a favorite for children and adults alike. Goodles is easy to make in a pinch with added seasoning with real ingredients, rather than unidentifiable chemicals. Whether at Target or Whole Foods, Goodles is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Down the Hatch is a personal houeshold favorite.

  • Love their plain pasta! Similar concept to Banza, but I think the taste might be slightly more neutral. Cute packaging as well.

  • Much better than other healthier Mac and cheeses I’ve tried. Don’t taste much of a difference and has 14g of protein!

  • Better for you mac + cheese. I was honestly expecting something REALLY AWESOME, but it was okay. I thought the flavor wasn't punchy enough for me, but knowing I'm getting some sort or protein and fiber out of the meal makes me feel alright I guess.

  • I tried their vegan option and wasn't the biggest fan. I actually had to add quite a bit of salt and nutritional yeast to give it more of that vegan "cheesy" flavor. However, bonus points for the extra protein and better ingredients than your average boxed mac.

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    A more flavorful sauce.

  • Really enjoyed Goodles (twist my parm is my favorite)! I haven't had a chance to try all flavors yet. Also, love the design/packaging and made eating mac n cheese fun.

  • I love these!! Besides Matty Matheson's boxed mac and cheese, these are a close second. After trying these I actually don't know if I could go back to any regular boxed mac and cheese. I love the cacio e pepe. Noodle texture is perfect, they are more nutritious and flavour is perfect.

  • Goodles impresses right from the packaging. The vibrant and thoughtful design catches the eye and hints at the quality inside. It’s clear that Goodles puts a lot of effort into their presentation, making the unboxing experience enjoyable and setting high expectations for the product itself.

  • I absolutely love goodles. The cacio e pepe is my favorite. It's so quick and easy to make, high protein, high fiber. It's the perfect lunch when I'm having a busy work from home day.

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  • I tried the regular pasta and the macaroni. This brand has great flavors and ingredients, but the standout is the protein content, making a mac n cheese dinner more nutritionally rounded. They are a bit spendy though.

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  • Given the nutrition information this is quite a good product. That said, it's obviously not as indulgent as other mac and cheeses in the world.

  • Goodles make for a perfect quick WFH lunch! If I'm being honest, I had pretty low expectations for this boxed mac n cheese but was drawn in by their beautiful branding.... that said, I am happy to report that Goodles lives up the the hype! They have some really great flavor options and were very quick and easy to make. I love these for a quick weekday lunch, especially the cacio e pepe flavor!

  • The cacio e pepe kinda lowkey missed the mark, but they may have changed the recipe since I tried it (literally the week it was released), so 4 stars for me. My roommates are all obsessed with it, and this is our 2am snack. Best flavor in my opinion is the regular mac, it's so good.

  • I gave the Cheddy Mac a try and it was super satisfying and tasty! Love finding comfort foods that are more high-protein and nutrient packed (and the branding is on point too!). The flavor was creamy, rich, satiating, and the noodles had a great texture when cooked al dente. I saw they also came out with Curveball (aka Lumache) pasta, which are my favorite, and I can't wait to try it. I definitely will be going back to try more flavors.

  • So good! I have tried sooo many healthy pasta substitutes and they are usually ok, but definitely not pasta. These are so good I would not have believed they weren’t just good old Mac and cheese.

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  • Ordered the variety pack and started with the shells. They are pretty delicious and taste similar to big brands.

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    The portion size felt pretty small. My wife, 18m/o, and I split a box and we were all pretty hungry afterwards.