Roger’s photographic archive

The Mac Daddy at The Melt in Berkeley

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The Mac Daddy at The Melt in Berkeley
Original photograph by Roger Ma · Preserved from the Flickr archive

From the original post

The photo note

The Mac Daddy! #macncheese #melt! #foodography #foodporn #foodspotting #grub #berkeley #cal #thebay #goodeats #themelt

Looking back

The SD Foodie take

Editorial commentary written from Roger’s original photograph and caption. Roger’s own words are the quoted photo note above.

The sandwich is crisp, seasoned bread with a layer of macaroni and cheese melted inside, served on paper with a pickle.

Roger’s caption names it — The Mac Daddy — and tags Berkeley and Cal. It is carbs inside carbs, the exact thing a grilled-cheese shop exists to make.

The quick critique

What stood out

  • Mac and cheese inside a grilled cheese
  • Crisp seasoned bread
  • A Berkeley campus-area stop

Bottom line

Archive verdict

An over-the-top grilled cheese that delivers exactly what the name promises.