Mini Mac Mart Brings Comfort Food to 18th and Arch

In Philadelphia, mac and cheese is one of those reliable comfort foods, and now Center City’s workday crowd has a new reason to wander the Concourse. Mini Mac Mart has officially debuted at the 18th & Arch Street kiosk on the Comcast Center Campus, delivering the kind of fast, satisfying comfort that actually feels made with intention. For anyone who already knows Mac Mart by Marti and Pamela Lieberman, this move is a logical—and frankly exciting—next chapter: a compact, grab-and-go version of Philly’s only mac-and-cheesery, built for how people eat right now.

18th and Arch is a high-traffic corner packed with office workers, locals, and visitors who want something hot, quick, and genuinely enjoyable without turning lunch into a major production. The kiosk runs Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, which neatly captures the full arc of the weekday—office lunches, mid-afternoon cravings, and that “I don’t feel like cooking tonight” pick-up on the way home. And because the concept is rooted in convenience without sacrificing personality, Mini Mac Mart lands less like a generic concession stand and more like an extension of Philly’s independent food culture.

Marti Lieberman put it best with a quote that speaks directly to how the city moves these days: “Mini Mac Mart is a natural next step for us,” said co-owner Marti Lieberman. “We loved our Rittenhouse storefront, but this format really fits how people are eating today: quick and convenient, but still delicious, food. The Comcast Center campus and the surrounding neighborhood are full of office workers, locals, and visitors, and it already feels like a community that supports independent, local businesses.”

A spot like Mini Mac Mart reinforces that Center City still has room for locally loved, independently owned brands to thrive.

Mini Mac Mart’s Menu: Mac-and-Cheese First, Then Philly Favorites

Mini Mac Mart is exactly what you want it to be: crave-worthy mac and cheese, designed to hit that gooey, satisfying sweet spot whether you’re eating at your desk or grabbing dinner to-go. The kiosk serves the brand’s signature comfort food creations, from the gooey original to creative flavor mashups that keep regulars coming back, serving as a main event or as the best possible sidekick to your day—something warm and filling that feels like a reward for surviving your inbox.

But Mini Mac Mart isn’t only about mac. The kiosk also works as a mini market-style stop for a rotating lineup of local snacks and treats—turning a quick visit into a one-stop shop for lunch, snacks, or a midday pick-me-up. The lineup brings together a genuinely Philly roster: cinnamon milk buns from HUDA, cupcakes and sweets from Sweet Box, fresh fruit lemonades from Dillonades, salads from Big Bite Salad Co., and hoagies and wraps from Marinucci’s, with more local favorites rotating in.

That mix makes Mini Mac Mart a curated corner of the city’s food scene. Not just a single-item stand—perfect for office days when different people want different things, or when you’re trying to upgrade a quick lunch into something that actually feels fun.

And if you’re the type who plans ahead for meetings, events, or just wants to be the hero of the office snack table, Mini Mac Mart also offers take-home trays, full catering, and custom mac bars directly through the brand and EZ Cater.

Mini Mac Mart Access: Grab-and-Go, Delivery, and Catering Made Easy

Walk-up service is the obvious play—especially if you’re already in the Comcast Center Concourse—but the kiosk is also available for pickup and delivery through DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. It’s built for convenience in a way that doesn’t flatten the brand’s identity, which is the trick so many quick-service concepts never quite pull off.

This opening adds a little joy to a part of the city that often runs on pure efficiency. Center City lunch can easily become a utilitarian chore, but Mini Mac Mart gives it personality: comfort food that feels nostalgic, local snacks that feel curated, and a format that respects your time. It’s a small kiosk with big “Philly energy,” and it’s the kind of independent business win I like seeing in the city.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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