Mama D's is such a classic little spot. It is on the smaller side, so finding seating can be a bit tricky . We had a group of five and only waited a few minutes, but I could easily see how during busier times it might be a longer wait. That being said, the food was great and the atmosphere was so cozy and homey. Exactly what you want from a breakfast spot place like this. It truly feels like a local staple. One important heads-up: they are cash or check only, so make sure you come prepared. Overall, a really solid, comforting meal and a place I'd definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Be aware that coffee is ok to take "to go" but they want you to enjoy your meal there regardless. (Health condition or not.) The food is delicious and looks like they put time, energy and efforts in creating many yummy offerings. We enjoyed the egg sandwich's without jalapeños. The coffee is incredible! The grilled corn raspberry muffin with butter is worth the calories. Service is top notch indeed, this ground runs like a family. Ambiance is busy and those who stay eat in reasonable times so you won't have to wait long. I would recommend this place. Parking is in back (no paying and plenty). They have restrooms, I didn't use them. It's worth it to grab some yummyiness while here for sure, enjoy! read more

Mama D's Café - Ambiance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Great breakfast place off the main drag. Hearty breakfast options and friendly service. Good option for a meal to start the day read more

Mama D's Café - #3 special. Cheesy grits, two eggs & ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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We were visiting Boothbay Harbor for Gardens AGLOW. The Tugboat Inn suggested Mama D's Cafe for breakfast so we went. It's a cute little house with plenty of parking in the rear. We were seated at a high top table near the door. I have a gluten allergy and was happy to see GF toast, Gf bagels and GF English muffins on the menu. I had an omelette with bacon. The waitress was knowledgeable about my gluten allergy and told me the potatoes were cooked on the same grill where bread is grilled, so I passed on those. My daughter had a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries and cream. She added the real maple syrup for an additional $3. The meal was great. We enjoyed it all. We recommend Mama D's Cafe if you're in the area. Bring cash. No credit or debit is accepted. read more

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If you want a well prepared meal, served by excellent staff, then come to Mama D's Cafe. You may read reviews about the long wait for your food to come (not true relative to the care and delight you will experience) but, if you want a quick meal that is not identifiable on the plate go someplace else. I always go into Mama D's Cafe when I am in "The Harbor". Great food, good company, wonderful staff. Mama D's Cafe! Nothing better. read more

Simply amazing! Quaint little place for breakfast and lunch. Parking on site. Indoor outdoor seating. read more

Mama D's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Slow service, but our waitress brought me a muffin to makeup for the wait. Our omelets were good, but the hash browns were flavorless and dry. read more

Mama D's is a welcoming place. You walk in and know it's going to be delicious. We enjoyed breakfast on the back patio and it was perfect. The food was fantastic. The service was great. Eggs over easy cooked perfectly. The breakfast sandwich special which involved pesto, provolone, eggs and I'm not sure what else on a croissant was not offered to taste. It was that good! Mama D's is cash or check, there's an ATM. Parking is in the back. Enjoy! read more

This is one of the few restaurants open year round in the quaint, coastal town on a peninsula, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. This place is down around the other side of "town" slightly heading toward East Boothbay... near the very end of the Harbor...but it's a pleasant walk on a nice day. Mama D's is a wonderful place to provide delicious fuel for the body! The customer service is very kind, helpful, polite, and prompt without being pushy. They offer quite a few gluten free choices, including english muffins ... this makes me sing alleluia when I hear they have them in stock! My two eggs were a bit overcooked (I'd asked for poached easy, and they weren't at all runny), but still acceptable, so I didn't say anything. The environment is cozy and kitschy, kind of like being in your great grandma's kitchen or dining room. At the time, there was Christmas decor, as well as the usual hats, bird houses, license plates, and many other memorabilia type things as decor. Everywhere. Even so, there was no dust that I could see, and the place was tidy and clean (as it always is whenever I've been there, which is at least a half dozen times!) Both of us enjoyed our late breakfast before heading to Camden for the next few days. We'll definitely be back, as this was our third visit in 3 months. You must definitely stop in for fuel for the body and soul! read more

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Corned beef hash was lukewarm at best, the rest of the food was great as always. However, BIG negative was the 5-6 of us regularly meet here for our book club and end up spending a wasted 15 minutes trying to decipher a tiny piece of paper with our orders illegibly crammed on it because they won't let us order separately and just have separate checks. It's 2025 and it's not asking for much. Super annoying when we'd just like to pay and leave (and open up the table), some of us spend 25 and others spend less than 10, some on fixed incomes. We all commented how the waitress would've gotten far more tips overall if we could've each just paid for our own meals. Second time this has happened this summer and it's sheer laziness on the restaurant's part when we ask at the beginning to give us separate checks. Ridiculous. We- and our families - have been coming regularly for over 20 years and it's very disappointing to see this decline of service. read more

Visiting from New Jersey... On our last day in Maine we decided to get some breakfast at mama D's café before we head down to Portland. This is a Very small café that holds about 10 to 15 tables, so they sat us on a little bar that they had for breakfast which we didn't mind at all. My husband had a regular coffee and I just had water for drinks for breakfast we ordered one regular waffle, breakfast platter with over easy eggs sausage and toast and we also had Mama D's omelette that came with home fries and toast. We were seated Immediately once we got there but we had to wait a while to be served our food, the breakfast was good, nothing out of the ordinary but the service and the quality of the breakfast was good. Nice little place to have breakfast. read more

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Best place to eat breakfast in Boothbay Harbor. Lots of options ranging from omelets to French toast and including gluten-free options and a variety of coffee choices. I was able to order a delicious almond milk latte and gluten-free English muffins. read more

Mama D's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Great food and service great breakfast and friendly service. I had an eastern omeltte. read more

My wife and I stopped here for breakfast while on vacation a couple weeks ago and really loved it. It was a little busy, but the food was delicious and worth the wait! Our waitress was very friendly and we really enjoyed the outdoor seating in the beautiful fall weather. read more

Fantastic food ! Fresh everything ! Served with hospitality and on timely matters! Beautiful setting.

Corn beef hash and eggs were great. Coffee was even better. Nice little spot with cool stuff on the walls. Service was good, no complaints.

We were pretty excited to try this place based upon how cute it was and because we were tourists. We went for breakfast and they were busy but after a reasonable wait and without a reservation we were able to get a table. The staff was friendly to seat us and to take our order. We did wait a while to get our breakfast which wasn't a special order by any means. Everything was just ok. One of our party got the corned beef hash which looked like it had been dumped from a can and everything else was just ok. I can't say it was bad (except for the hash) but it definitely wasn't special in a place that is teeming with competition. read more

Friendly, quaint and a good breakfast. Easy walk from town. The Teacher's Pet breakfast is tasty unique. read more

Mama D's Café - Teacher's Pet, breakfast sandwich and a cappuccino. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Great service and the food is excellent. It's very cozy and casual. Portions are reasonable and the food is presented well. Cash only and is a locals favorite read more

I am pretty disappointed to have to do this since the physical location is SUPER fantastic... small old-time storefront converted into a quant diner with a cacophony of brick-a-brack smattered all over the walls & shelves. Each time you look around, you find another treasure that you missed the glance before. Yet, unfortunately, that is where my good review ends. My food, which I assume is why you're entering the store, is a slight step over the middle-school cafeteria. I ordered 2 eggs scrambled with sausage (for 6 dollars) and received s semi-gelatinous heap of eggs with a single ... yes 1 ... sausage patty. I could forgive this if it were homemade, but alas, it was a product pulled from the freezer. My wife got an omelet with the same jiggle eggs, but instead of a single sausage, she was greeted with what was listed on the menu (and most likely on the frozen bag of potato shreds) was, hashbrowns, but arrived quite moist and squishy. So my experience is if you are looking for squishy, bland, and overpriced ... skip on the eggs & hashbrowns and give something else a try. read more

Last time I reviewed Mamma D's was back in 2009. Been back several times since. And, will be back again, too! This little hidden gem has grown in popularity, with their amazing specials and usual menu items. The staff is polite and attentive. Even when they are rocking and rolling in the breakfast rush. Here's a few tips for a great experience: During peak season, it is not unusual to have a wait list in the mid morning. Don't worry, it's worth the wait. Grab a cup o coffee from the self serve coffee shelf and be patient. Rock on the porch or peruse the arts and crafts from local artisans and artists. When in doubt, the Mamma D's sandwich has the right amount of heat and eggy goodness to start the day. It's my go-to breakfast. The specials board is always changing, so pay attention. And, substitutions on the specials are not allowed. But, Lori's wonderful concoctions always hit the spot. If you have the opportunity, get a table on the deck or in the rockers on the front porch. On warm days, the cool breeze is wonderful! Last tip: this ain't no fast food, short order, grab and go breakfast drive through. Don't be in a rush. Enjoy a meticulously prepared meal. Nod to your neighbors. They are here for the same reason. Smile and remember why you are on vacation. read more

What a beautiful hidden gem, on the water, tucked away. It is a popular spot so you are going to have to wait because everything is made with love and care. We have been there for breakfast twice and love the attention to detail of your order and the kindness with which every interaction holds. Whether it is having cold water outside so you don't have to go back and wait in line, or the amazing homemade treats - muffins, cookies and don't forget the blueberry pie (and yes you can have it for breakfast! ). Great vibe and wonderful owners. read more

Great place for breakfast. The omelettes are so nice and fluffy. Great and courteous staff. You may have to be patient but it is worth it. read more

Mama D's Café - Nice to know! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Was really excited to go- had heard great things... we have a home in the area but just had never been. Wait was long but thought this must be GREAT! Finally time to sit and they didn't have a booster seat for our 12 month old. Only have one for their entire restaurant. So we spent half of our breakfast with the baby on our laps. They finally brought the booster once the first child was done and it does not have a seat belt so obviously not safe. The "coffee bar" didn't exist. It was never offered and never discussed when I ordered my coffee. The food was ok. we had the bealgian waffles, breakfast sandwiches, bacon and eggs. All stuff we could have made at home. Also got the coffee cake and it was dry with a lackluster filling. Maybe it was an off day but not worth going back to find out. Pro: Prices were reasonable for food. read more

Mama D's was very basic. There was nothing exceptional, or for that matter even particularly good about the experience. I ordered the special corned beef hash which I was assured was "made in-house". It is remarkable to me that they could replicate the look of a manufactured food product so well in-house. It was nothing that a little salt and a lot of pepper and Tabasco couldn't make palatable (see picture) but I would never go back for seconds. read more

Mama D's Café - "Homemade" corned beef hash...made to look like it came out of a can - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Nice breakfast spot worth the prices. We sat out back on a beautiful Summer morning and enjoyed omelettes, which were as fluffy as people say. Parking was easy behind the restaurant, and the back deck had un-padded chairs which are OK for short meal. The coffee bar is help yourself inside, and so we got to see the cute location. No real views of the harbor, but the food and friendly service makes up for that. Cash Only! read more

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The food was okay. We had an omelette and breakfast sandwich. Simple breakfast. I'd return for the ambience. Feels like you're eating breakfast at someone's grandmas house. Really inviting. Eating breakfast on a warm spring morning with the back door open letting in the breeze was just plain nice. read more

Well it's been a number of years since I've been in this place and I wanted to give it another shot. It has many positive reviews the restaurant itself is clean and well organized. Wait staff was adequate For the area there is a tremendous shortage of help in this area so service can be spotty at best. They had hash as a daily special so I thought I would give it a try. I should have asked first but all it was was canned hash and not particularly good breakfast did not come with home fries which are a required side with hash in my opinion. My wife said her omelette was OK again nothing special. Not sure how it gets all these glowing reviews believe it's people are on vacation and give everything a positive spin it's an OK place for breakfast but nothing great read more

Great breakfast. Great vibe. Ate there every morning of our 3 day visit. Had something different every time and it was all great. Still searching for a 4 star cup of coffee in Boothbay, though. read more

Always a delight!! Thank heavens for their "spin" on breakfast and lunch. Great food and staff. Mama D, we love you and have supported you since the beginning!! Miss the Wednesday early pm suppers! Fun and priced right. Would like them to try a different brand of premixed Bloody Mary. The most recent one is bitter! read more

Long story short... this place was a huge disappointment after being recommended by our landlady. Unfriendly service all through plus nickel and diming for even the basic condiments. We do not intend to return. There are other cafes we'd rather spend money at and would advise the same. read more

We had a large group 4 adults and 4 kids, COVID-19 complications made the wait longer. We sat inside at a smaller room distanced from others. The food took some time and I wanted a blueberry scone they didnt have it so I ended up with a cranberry orange scone. There was a interesting open face sandwich with apples and peanut butter. My breakfast was good cooked per my request. The staff was nice. Bathroom was clean and had sanitizing products. read more

Best breakfast I've ever had. Service was so friendly. The place was really busy but the staff did everything they could to be timely. Will go back, maybe every day! read more

Great creative breakfast and pastries. Fabulous waffles! Great hot chocolate. Great home fried potatoes.

2nd time trying to go. Just don't bother. Still have not gotten to eat. Go to Waves. Here is what I messaged the business. 2nd time as a local trying to eat there and I will never again. First time issue was how to pay and I mentioned 5 yrs ago get square or an atm. We came back in that time after getting cash but menu was way limited due to it being a 11 so again we left. Today there was a hostess out back who didn't bother to say there was room inside. Another patron told us there was room. We walked to the front to eat on the porch, both tables open but needed cleaning. Mom and young son got a clean table while we waited. We told the person when she talked to them that we would take the other. She then went inside and didn't come back. She chatted at the bar top and brought coffee to a table by the door. We left. Table remained dirty while we watched her take the mom and sons order. Very disappointing as I've heard good things. read more

Great omelets and excellent service from Arie! She always remembers what I ordered. Fantastic thank you!

Perfect little spot for breakfast. Food and service were delightful. Good, local, fresh food. read more

Mama D's Café - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Great breakfast and service. Perk is their own parking lot - no need to drive around. Attentive staff. Highly recommend.

It was fine. Food pretty good but nothing was outstanding - the blueberry cake might be the exception. Service is chaotic and slow. The servers run around like chicken with their heads cut off and everyone can hear MAma D yelling at them from the kitchen. read more

Sunday brunch at 8:45 was crowded. Waited 20 minutes to sit. Service was slow, but attentive. Took two hours. Food was decent but not exceptional. Hash browns were individual shreds of potatoes, which were difficult to eat and not very tasty. Omelet was good. Suggest dining here on another day of the week. read more