Mama's Food Shop
(212) 777-4425
200 E 3rd St
New York,
NY
10009
40.7227
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Alphabet City, East Village
What People Are Saying About Mama's Food Shop
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The Scene
Portraits of mothers cover the walls at this appropriately named East Village spot. Mismatched tables and chairs make for a lovable afterthought of a dining room; one that's close enough to the kitchen that you can hear the cooks hacking away at chickens during prep time. Mama's clientele is extremely loyal--regulars are greeted by name.
The Food
Mama's serves up overflowing plates of Southern-style comfort food. Though any marginally competent home cook could whip up a meal of comparable quality with ease, Mama's food is undeniably tasty. And the low prices make it only a little more expensive than raiding your parents' refrigerator. Choose an entree (salmon, catfish, meatloaf, fried chicken) and a few sides (macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, pasta salad, grits) to create your own cholesterol-laden meal.
User Reviews
Anonymous
May 14, 2008
This down-home East Village restaurant is not wher you want to go if you are on a diet. The food is so good that you will want to eat everything on the menu. My favorites are fried chicken, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. There is fresh lemonade in the summer, and giant cookies for dessert. Cash only.
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chowchic
March 27, 2007
I live in the neighborhood and we've been coming here for a couple of years now. The food and service is very homey and we love it. I have to say though, I another place opened up a few blocks away called "Birdies". Small spot that specializes in Southern Style Chicken. It's named after the grandmother of one of the owner's, cute. What I like about it is that it also caters to vegetarians, many of our friends are. We now have two great Southern style comfort food spots in the neighborhood, mamas & grandma Birdie's! Cool!
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foodmaniac121
October 17, 2006
went here to dine friday nite and was surprsied to see the way the staff treated their customers. I fel like they really wanted me to be there. Not to mention the food suggestions made were perfect.
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Know Before You Go:
If you like your food piping hot, you'll need to zap it in the restaurant's microwave.
