03/27/07

good stuff

by chowchic

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

10/17/06

best customer service ever

by foodmaniac121

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

08/19/06

good confort food

by urbanlegend

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

06/14/06

Don't recommend delivery

by egaliardo

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.

12/07/05

Good Food, But Cold Food

by sc320

I've been searching for a place to get good southern, comfort food. I came upon the reviews through Citysearch and was extremely excited about going to Mama's due to the 9.2 rating. I went into the buffet style ordering counter, got my plate and was surprised when I bit into a cold plate of chicken and sweet potato. I did however LOVE the Mac and Cheese, because lets be honest, you can't eat Mac & Cheese Cold. Maybe it was the cold weather outside that was drifting into the restaurant as the food is right by the door, but no one should have to eat a cold dinner.

• Pros: HOT mac & cheese
• Cons: COLD Food

07/15/05

Taking minutes off your life expectancy has never felt so good--or been so cheap.

by Contributor

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.

• Pros: huge portions
• Cons: feisty staff

02/21/04

great food, huge portions

by outofgum

The food here is excellent and portions are huge. Not many people can finish an entree with 2 sides.

• Pros: Excellent food, large portions, low prices

08/05/03

Great for Tae Out!

by truebeliever

I order Mama's in at least once a week! The portions are large, the salmon is the best I've had in the area (very plain but- gasp!- not dry at all), and you can't beat the price. $9 gets you two huge sides and a great big hunk of whatever meat you want. I think of it this way- I usually pay $13 on average for a piece of salmon half that size. The long list of sides includes great favorites (like mac n' cheese or mashed potatoes) and some new ones with a twist (broccoli with whole pieces of roasted garlic or cous cous). I typically opt to get delivery just because I'd rather eat it in my apartment rather than the actual restaurant, but either way, you're paying the same- tip the waiter or tip the delivery guy! And either

• Pros: large portions, VERY flavorful
• Cons: small eating area

03/25/03

If you don't mind being

by wndrtigres

treated like garbage, then try Mama's. The baked chicken and mashed potatoes are really good, but the service stank. For my hard-earned cash I am going to find someplace else where I can at least be treated well. I won't get into name calling, but you will see what kind of staff they have when you get there. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend Mama's for a first date. Only for a good friend who you like to try new things (no uptight people). Also, most of the food isn't really southern, but just regular homecooked food. I mean couscous isn't southern at all!!!

• Pros: good food, very comfortable
• Cons: chaotic service

02/03/03

BEST MEATLOAF!

by mjgirl

Mama's has the most delicious meatloaf and mashed potatoes. These are a definite must try. The sweet peas are also garlicky and yummy. The salmon tends to run out early. This place is so cheap and worth it. You get whopping big portions. Sit outside in nice weather in old school desks, it's too cramped inside.

• Pros: mashed potatoes
• Cons: cramped seating