Western Omelette hash browns w/onions and wheat toast. Yummy
Special today, crispy chicken wrap. Delicious, and a very, very nice atmosphere.
Cafe entrance.
the front of the building
bacon and toast on a plate
Side salad
Country Ham 2 Eggs Sunnyside Up hash browns and white toast. Yummy
Southern steak breakfast with a side of bacon.
Meat lover's skillet. Very tasty. Huge portion: easily enough for two meals.
Hair
Breakfast
Fried fish special omg sooo good
Big Mama's Cafe sign along I-70 SE Road in Columbia, MO.
Menue cover
Meat and Veggie Skillet
tacos
Chicken special closest to my momma's
Gravy jello? I pulled off the globs by the beans with my fork.
Fresh, home baked cinnamon roll almost as big as a babies head!
Country-fried Pork Tenderloin (check out the fork on the plate for size reference). This thing is gigantic!!
Moldy vegies
Menu
Menu is not online. It was a Skillet with one meat selection.
Chicken wrap and fries
Daniel A.
Nov 15, 2024
WOW!!!This is one amazing breakfast spot!!! Service friendly and welcoming! The place was a good size, tables spaced well so you didn't feel crowded on in. Welcoming! Now the food. I had the Pork Tenderloin!!! It was huge!!! And darn good. Sausage gravy was smacking and the biscuits were hard on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. Perfect!!! This was an amazing breakfast!! Need this place back home!!! Two thumbs up!!!
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Ben M.
Dec 9, 2024
Great spot and super friendly staff! Highly recommend for breakfast. Even though they're busy seating was quick and service was attentive
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Wendy F.
Jul 7, 2024
This is the most unassuming place you can imagine, and the BEST surprise. If you're ever traveling on I-70 near Columbia, MO, and have a hankering for the best country fried pork tenderloin (ever!) this is the place! Not only will you leave with a happy belly, you'll still have some change in your pocket--1990's prices--and feel like you just ate at your favorite Auntie's house. The service is fast, friendly and fabulous. It's a breakfast time favorite for our family.
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Frieda B.
Jun 27, 2024
Big Mama should be very proud! Seeing the parking lot full was the first sign we had struck gold. When you first walk in you are greeted and made to feel welcome. The interior is charming and clean-the bathrooms are clean-a HUGE plus in my book and that's just the first impression. The second is the outstanding service. Our server, Cathy, was delightful and a real pro. I was a server for years in my youth and I know how hard the job can be. I would return just for her and once we got our orders, we want to be adopted by Big Mama! Delicious food in generous portions at wonderful prices. My husband had the two eggs scrambled, bacon, hash browns and he had asked for sourdough toast without butter. His plate came out piled high-he couldn't finish all of his pig candy (so I helped him ) or his hash browns. The toast came out buttered and Cathy made sure he got the right toast and gave us one of the home baked cinnamon rolls as an apology. Wow! Mama raised her children right While in town, it's our go-to place.
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David W.
Jun 16, 2024
We found this great local cafe on a Sunday morning road trip. It's obvious from the parking lot and line out the door that it's a local favorite. Staff was quick and helpful. They can really serve you fast so don't worry about the wait time. All the food was great. We definitely recommend coming to check them out.
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Jackson D.
Nov 22, 2023
Good experience! Service was mediocre but people were kind and welcoming. Food was pretty solid, just nothing standout in my opinion. I got the meat and Veggie Skillet and was happy with my decision. I know I sound crazy for this and it may just be a me problem but my biggest problem was with the amount of butter - I felt like there was just too much butter where at some points it overpowered the meat and other things.The calorie per dollar was pretty good! The ambiance was nice I thought, it was a pretty relaxing atmosphere.
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Wanda H.
Sep 9, 2023
Was heading from Independence back home, and stopped in here for a late breakfast. Better food than most diner type establishments right off an interstate. The service was good, even though the place was HOPPIN'. I think the locals appreciate this place too. It was pretty basic ambiance-wise, nothin' to write home about. But the food was good and they serve breakfast until they close. That's a winner in my opinion. Good size helping for the money!
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Cynthia B.
Sep 8, 2024
Big Mama's Cafe has high ratings for legit reasons! Food is reasonably priced and very tasty. Service was friendly and fast. Desserts are the best!! Will be returning when possible!
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Will R.
Jan 30, 2023
Decided to go here based on the reviews. My daughter and I went here around 1PM on a Saturday. Not very crowded. We were seated right away. Waitstaff was nice. They do seem to know the patrons and talk it up. I'm sure that increases repeat business. The food portions are gigantic. I think if you come here and want to have leftovers, you can get another meal out of this place. Being from out of town, I felt guilty wasting so much food. I couldn't eat half of it! Tenderloin is juicy and flavorful. Biscuit was amazing. Hot potatoes were good too. My daughter enjoyed her pancakes. Like someone else mentioned, they don't have toppings really. Oh well. I see why this place is well liked.
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Michael Z.
Jan 17, 2025
Me and my wife eat here regularly but no more. After waiting for 20 minutes to order because our waitress by her own admission forgot about us we waited for our food. My burger was perfect, My wife's food which was a low carb skillet with 2 eggs over easy came out over hard WITH PLASTIC IN THEM!! Also served over a bet of hash-browns! She didn't eat one bit and since the waitress NEVER came back we left it on the table and spoke to both owners. They were very rude and said that it is not their problem and refused to take it off the bill. After arguing and being forced to pay we left! Congrats, You have lost us and a few of our friends as long time customers over your poor customer service.
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Rated: 4.2 (155 reviews) · $$
Food Trucks, Southern, Breakfast & Brunch