August 2022-- a mistaken side of hasbrowns. I was told they were very good
a plate of food including bread, eggs, and watermelon
Cranberry mimosa
August 2022
Dining Area
Inside seating
August 2022
interior
August 2022: 2 Eggs w/ Blackened Fish & Grits ($14.99) Very good breakfast after adding salt to the grits
August 2022
Packed for Saturday breakfast
interior
Busy Sunday morning!
August 2022
August 2022
interior
Metal Art
Dec 2022: BIG!
Entrance
Dining room
Sept 2022: Rated #6 for corned beef hash in the Tampa area. The grits are super once you add salt.
outside
First time visit & already impressed & excited by 2 menus: separate breakfast & lunch menus!
Cheryl S.
Feb 25, 2025
Amazing home cooked food. Lots of comfort food options. Service is excellent, very friendly. Atmosphere is unique with a bit of a retro vibe. Great option to take for out of town guests or family dinner. Portions are considerably larger expected so you definitely get your money's worth.
Read MoreGinger R.
Dec 3, 2024
Yummmmm. Huge portions! Very friendly atmosphere definitely didn't disappoint Ellie finding a cool places to my husband didn't think I was gonna really enjoy this one, but the food was pretty decent. Huge portions and what I really like. The most is with breakfast. The grits were really yummy.
Read MoreDeborah K.
Jan 29, 2025
I'd actually give 3.5 stars if I could. The best part was our service. We were visited often for our coffee refills and to make sure we didn't need anything else. I normally don't order an omelette because I don't like it when the eggs get brown. The eggs were brown. I should've stuck with my tried and true scrambled instead. I asked for the spinach to be finely cut and they obliged. They even obliged when we asked for real butter. The grits were creamy. Mama's is definitely "a greasy spoon" type diner. Not much on ambiance but it was fascinating to see their pics of old Tampa.
Read MoreJennifer M.
Feb 8, 2025
Everything! Came in from out of town and considered the reviews - If I lived here this would be my go to place! Service, personalities, food, coffee, music, whole staff. All the
Read MoreRoxanne D.
Aug 10, 2024
Mamas Kitchen for the Win!!! Finally made it here and so glad we decided to go. I was in the mood for some home cooking kind of food today. Picked up my mom and we went for breakfast. We had coffee to start. Nice fresh and hot. Perfect. For my breakfast I chose French Toast and Bacon. 3 huge slices of French toast with Fresh Bacon. Like Real Bacon. Soooo Good yall. My husband had the Mamas Kitchen Special with 3 huge Pancakes. I mean Huge. He really enjoyed it. I'm sure he will need a nap. My mom had 1 pancake with 2 scrambled eggs. She was very pleased. It has a nice vibe and great service as well.
Read MoreRichard M.
Nov 6, 2024
I do love old school diners but was not thrilled. As noted by others, the furniture is old and booths badly in need of renovation. The table felt sticky and condiment bottles needed to be cleaned. The service was great and the skillet was delicious. However, the food and service couldn't overcome the need for a thorough cleaning and renovation.
Read MoreStephanie M.
Jun 22, 2024
Went here for breakfast this time. We enjoyed our meal. The restaurant reminds me of an eastern Long Island diner. It's not very big, but it's a good atmosphere and the staff are friendly.
Read MoreRobert N.
Feb 6, 2024
Came to Mama's because I had a CL Deals coupon for $20. It is a diner style place with American and Greek style foods. The menu is old and not updated. I came for lunch but the things I wanted were discontinued or out of stock. So I swiched to breakfast, an omelet with ham, cheddar and shrooms. A side of grits and rye toast. The omelet was ok but the grits were terrible. However, the greek salad that I got to go, was great and it fed both the wife and I. The place is somewhat run down, the seat cushion springs have sprung and the decor feels a couple decades old. I was happy with the service, very friendly and attentive. This is a guess but I would stick to the greek side of the menu.
Read MoreRay N.
Mar 14, 2023
Mamas Kitchen was voted Best Diner in 2022.Here's my vote for 2023! I got a beautiful, warm, traditional and normal( for him) welcome from the lovely Greek owner Elias or Papa as he is affectionately and appropriately addressed. Claudia my server is a sweetheart.Let me tell you something. The sunny side up eggs and the grilled tomatoes are the best I have had in decades. Seriously, the 3 eggs are just right with the delicious and runny yolks and the grilled tomatoes - perfect combo of the smoky char and the garden freshness. The toast is awesome- hot, not overly crisp and with the best butter making it soft and yummy. The coffee is tasty and hot with Claudia ensuring I am being topped off every few minutes. The menu is huge with a lot of Greek specialties, soups, sandwiches and wraps in addition to the tremendous breakfast variety. This is a warm, inviting and spacious diner on a main road with a huge parking lot. Yup, sitting here in my booth and loving every second writing a live review. Claudia - big, infectious smile and bubbling with enthusiasm was very patient with my fickle behind and just stellar with her natural care and customer service. We got to chat about Cuban pastries and cortados in Hialeah.
Read MoreMary U.
Aug 9, 2024
Found this place with a google search for best breakfast near VA hospital. Great service, good food. It's an older diner, but clean and definitely got our money's worth. I would go again when in the area!I had the country omelet and their sausage gravy is very good. Loved the fully loaded hash browns too.
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