(212) 777-4425
200 E 3rd St
(at Ave. B)
New York,
NY
10009
40.7227
-73.9832
Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri, 5pm-10pm
Sat-Sun, noon-10:30pm
Price:
$
Last updated 10.17.11
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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…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- If you like your food piping hot, you'll need to zap it in the restaurant's microwave.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 82.58000373840332% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 80.0% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Never again for me
by bomberpete at Citysearch
Used to love the fried chicken here. Four years ago you got three juicy pieces, two great sides and lemonade for under $11. Last night I paid $13.60 for ttwo dry pieces of chicken and one decent, one cold side and no drink for $13.60, plus the place is falling apart.
They're coasting on the hipsters who don't know any better. Haven't these people heard of competition?
good stuff
by chowchic at Citysearch
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!
- Pros: good food
- Cons: busy
best customer service ever
by foodmaniac121 at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: food, customer service
good confort food
by urbanlegend at Citysearch
Mamas is good for fried chicken or a veggie plate-big portions and no frills (yet cozy/warm) seating. Service is fast and attentive. Not crazy about the mashed potatoes though-it always seems too salty. Otherwise, everthing has always been yummy. A great place to get your soul food fix.
- Pros: Big portions, great service/staff
- Cons: salty mashed potatoes
Don't recommend delivery
by egaliardo at Citysearch
Maybe it's better in the restaurant - I've never been - but the delivery is kinda crummy. Lukewarm, greasy food and vegetables sit in a pool of oily water that leaks through the bag. I won't order again.
The Details on Mama's Food Shop
Place Categories:
- great confort food
- not recommend place
- really good mashed potatoes
- huge portions
- great mac n cheese
- not recommend mama
- too dry meatloaf
- tasteless salmon
- fast customer service
- cold food
- clean space
- good music
- cold chicken
- love friend chicken
- really good baked chicken
- great decor
- best macaroni
- great favorites
- rude staff
- best bargains
- good cheap grub
- brilliant solution
- cold plate
- yummy everthing
- great southern style comfort food spots

