Food at best is just ok an probably if you were buying mine I would not want to go. Also I had a clipp certificate that I purchased and they would not honor it and told us after the fact of eating when they saw the certs on the table even before ordering. SMH With all that was mentioned we wont be going back. It is Not Best of the Bay or any other type of awards worthy! If I bought you a meal there you would be disappointed. read more

Our family of five vacationed in the area and went here all three days! We tried various things (mainly breakfast foods) and LOVED every bite. The service was friendly and helpful. Hope you enjoy as much as we did! read more

Mamas Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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 more

Mamas Kitchen - Inside seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Wow! This place was awesome! Low key, laid back breakfast spot with AMAZING food! I traveled from Spring Hill just to try the food!

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 more

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Excellent meal. Menu offered a wide variety of tasty food; friendly staff with outstanding service. The Dungys have found their new favorite brunch spot. read more

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 more

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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 more

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Hi all! Was looking for a lunch place and had breakfast instead! Oh boy great tasting French Toast! Loved the cafe /diner feel with big windows to look out! The staff is attentive and awesome! Go get some! read more

The "Huge Gyro Salad" was exactly as described, except the kitchen messed up and put the potato salad in my wife's harvest salad instead. Otherwise, everything was on point, including friendly and prompt service. Generous portions at reasonable prices. Nothing fancy about the ambiance, which mostly consists of historical Tampa photos. Clean. read more

Our first time trying this restaurant and what a great experience. The food was great and prices reasonable. Service was fast and courteous.

The food was amazing!! The amount of food you get for the price is amazing!! The atmosphere is a chill and relaxing. And the customer service is to me rated 10 out of 10. I will definitely be returning one in the area.!! The restaurant is very very clean and they definitely keep up in the bathrooms no complaints whatsoever. read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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Never have been before to mamas & now we can't wait to come back! We were in the area and hunnngryyyyy. I ordered the Greek skillet (no meat) and my mom got decaf coffee and the Cali skillet (they don't use latex gloves here. Yay!). Both dishes were delicious and service was awesome. Can't wait to come back. read more

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 more

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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 more

So sad we had bad food here! This review is for breakfast only. We ordered the Eggs Benedict, 2 eggs with hash and sausage and a kids meal with pancake egg and sausage. Mine was the worst - eggs Benedict was barely edible. Muffin was not toasted. That's the foundation of the dish! The eggs were poached but the were rubbery and over cooked. Nothing on my plate had any seasoning. The hash tasted like nothing. Hollandaise? Nothing. My plate was absolutely covered with this bizarre flavorless Hollandaise. Very depressing dish. I only ate my egg and the Canadian bacon because I was starving but I couldn't swallow the rest. My husbands eggs were cooked much better (over easy) but had the same problem with flavorless potatoes and sausage. No flavor in the sausage! The kids meal is huge so if your are looking for large meals that's a plus I guess. My daughter ate a bite of pancake and egg but would not eat the bland sausage. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Packed for Saturday breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This was a disappointment, to say the least... The service was less than average, and I received more attention from other servers than the one for the table. 1/2 star for the service.... The food... was it real hamburger meat? NO... The burnt bacon that I was overcharged for also a fail... The Fries and Onion Rings... greasy and bland... the Greek and Italian dressings that I tried were worse than what we got in high school... you're better off giving me the Ken's plastic package.... If you can't do bacon and eggs... you should close your doors or fire everyone! The dining room needs an overhaul... whoever gave this place 4 stars only came in for water... and even that had a strange taste... I would pass this place.. you're better off to keep driving north and hit Shelley's better quality food... better service... and cheaper! read more

Mamas Kitchen - Bacon Cheeseburger and Eggs & Bacon including fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I do a lot of traveling and with that comes a lot of diners. Mama's is one of the good ones! I really enjoyed the Gyro Platter. It's a 16" plate with Gyro Meat piled on a toasted pita served with a full Greek Salad and a side of fries. Give Mama's Greek food a shot as it's got tons of flavor. Good tzatziki and good Greek dressing. 1) Didn't get a chance for breakfast but everyone else was doing breakfast so I am guessing it is solid. 2) Staff is nice and restaurant is clean. Service spot on plenty of visits to the table. 3) I believe there is something on the menu for everyone! True sign of a good diner. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We love mamas kitchen in Ft Lauderdale, so we tried it here in Tampa. It was not good. The philly cheese stake was dry and no flaver. The eggs Benedict was on a biscuit because At 930 They were out of english muffins. Never thought of running to any store yo get some so we were offerd the biscuit well it was not good. Saw lots of food left on patrons plates as we left. I like Ft Lauderdale much better read more

The food is delicious it comes fast the servers are nice and the place is clean and nice. Love to come here when I'm in Tampa

My brother found this place for breakfast. I was hesitant but I'm glad we came here. It's like a small mom and pop restaurant. Their service was good, food was great. Space was plenty. They have a variety of options to choose from. From breakfast to lunch salad. I would recommend trying it. There is plenty of food, and if have to to share you should. Yelpers check in and get your fries! read more

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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. read more

Food: 5/5 - Excellent. My fiancé, being the extra she is (and not super into breakfast; Midwesterner's are weird) ordered 2 pork chops for breakfast. They were perfectly cooked. I ordered the Hangover Special because it was an easy way to try the sausage gravy... ...the sausage gravy. Now that is some good shit. Please just fill up a bathtub full of that and let me submerge myself. I'm not sure why so many places screw up sausage gravy, but not Mama's! I highly recommend getting your hash browns cooked with cheese; they'll get just a bit crispier (better). Service: 5/5 - Excellent. Not a single person in the restaurant (which was packed, by the way) had an empty coffee cup our entire meal. Repeatedly, by multiple staff members, we were asked if we needed anything. And did I mention the place was packed? These are experienced servers that know how to meet customer's needs. Bathroom: 5/5 - Clean. Okay. If you're like me, you NEED a bathroom after (maybe even in the middle of your meal) eating at a greasy diner. Totally clean! Of course I covered the seat, to avoid cooties, but still, clean bathroom with amenities. So important! read more

Mamas Kitchen - Hangover Special (though I got mine with cheddar cheese, instead of American) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fresh, charming, unique! Im gonna keep this short and sweet: the experience was wholesome, deserving of tips and warmed my heart( and stomach!). Mama's kitchen will be revisited by yours truly and i HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone within 10 miles. Such a lowkey spot that has major history and knows how to serve Delicioso! read more

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4.25 stars for this family-owned restaurant that earned the local business community's 2018 "Best Diner" award. Mamas has been open approximately 15 years; it's a Tampa staple. I visited twice back in 2008, I believe. If it's changed, it's changed in miniscule ways. Pricing has definitely increased, but that was to be expected. USE CASH TO GET A DISCOUNT. Delivery is an available service. Immediately upon entering, you'll notice a "bar" accompanied by four tall stools. The dining room, w/ its bright deep blue booths & wooden tables, has been spruced up since my visit-- see pics. It's a good size, but often there's still a wait on weekends. There were some tables that remained uncleared during our visit @ a slow time on a weekday, but there also were just two waitresses. (An all too typical restaurant staffing shortage may be responsible.) Our waitress (Lauren) was VERY GOOD-- friendly & efficient. We had a little Hashbrown vs. Hash misunderstanding that was my error, but I noticed after leaving the restaurant that she had removed the hashbrowns from my bill. (Thank you!) Perhaps the greatest aspect of this North Florida Ave diner is that the EXTENSIVE MENU offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, & even Greek food. There's likely something for every guest in your party, including Mimosas, Bloody Marys, domestic beer, & wine. (Check out the menu online; it's nicely divided into easy-to-read & detailed Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner sections, but I did notice some prices need updating.) My friend had wanted Greek while I wanted breakfast, my favorite meal of the day. At 11 AM, Mamas Place accommodated both of our palates. Take a look @ the huge, fresh, & delicious $11.59 Greek Salad she ordered; it was even prepared correctly-- with potato salad on the bottom. I ate two of the best eggs-over-medium that have ever graced these lips-- see pic. They were included in the Two Eggs w/ Fish & Grits entree for $14.99; the blackened fish was fresh & seasoned perfectly. The rye toast (served inside out) was warm & well-buttered. The warm grits unfortunately had little flavor, but once I added salt they were excellent. But the "best-est" food item (for me) was the side of Corned Beef Hash served hot (to go) @ $6.99. Just INCREDIBLE HASH! SOME POSSIBLE MENU HIGHLIGHTS: Chicken & Waffles, Bennie "The Greek," Philly Cheese Steak Omelet (just one of 13 omelets, including one Vegetarian variety), Breakfast Cuban Sandwich, Waffles w/ Fresh Strawberries or Blueberries, Banana Walnut Pancakes, Steak Skillet, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, French Toast Burger & Empire State Burger-- just two of ten 100% Angus burgers on the menu, the Kickn' Chickn' Sandwich, Greek Pork Chops, the popular BIG GUS Sandwich (marinated grilled chicken on ciabatta bread), Homemade Baked Meatloaf, & Fried Seafood Combo. SERIOUSLY, THE MENU IS EX-TEN-SIVE & the portion sizes are large. There's plenty of parking @ Mamas. If you have not yet stopped in, this family-owned local diner is worth your time & drive. I'll be back, & this time I won't wait 14 years to return:) I'm already anticipating the Baked Meatloaf. And Lord knows there must be some delicious desserts available even though they're not on the menu. See you @ Mamas! read more

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Pretty decent omelet. Large portion size and lots of menu items to choose from. Healthy options available read more

Mamas Kitchen - Lean omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Quality of food Breakfast is good but lunch and dinner is horrible do not recommend.will never go back.

Wow what a great find! The home fries I think were the best I've had, crispy on the outside and delicious. The breakfast sandwiches were hot and hit the spot! Glad we found this place and will be our go to breakfast spot pre Busch Gardens days! Service was friendly as well. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Morning Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Delicious real home cooked country cooking service is excellent.down to earth and homey The best everything. The place is clean and well organized. read more

Can Tampa be wrong about Mamas? Nope open till 3 on Sunday. Stopped in for brunch - extensive menu waffles, pancakes, skillets with some interesting twists, meat lovers with bacon, ham,sausage, and gyro meat. Lots of sandwich options for lunch, salads. Mimosa, beer, bloody Mary's. We tried the gyro skillet, very good. Taziki on the side, gyro meat chopped up with well done onions. Tried the French toast burger, which was good for those liking the sweet n savory. Overall Mammas for the win read more

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I was in Tampa for a few days and found this place. It has over 150 Yelp reviews and over 1200 GOOGLE reviews! It's an old building, which looks like it may have been a Dunkin before. Nevertheless, I was immediately greeted by a waitress with a nice smile and seated at a booth. It was busy and half the place was off limits due to Covid-19. I'm sure they would've been busier. I had corned beef hash, two poached eggs, hash browns, wheat toast and a Diet Coke...I ate the entire plate! It took about twenty minutes for me to receive my order, but well worth the wait because everything was hot! I mean the ehgs were steaming, the hash I had to let cool down a bit and the service was fantastic. The waitress brought me another soda without me asking and she touched back twice...phenomenal! A pet peeve of mine is having to search for my server or feeling abandoned at a restaurant. If you're in Tampa, definitely go here for a meal! read more

Mamas Kitchen - Mamas Kitchen! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Well after searching for a good breakfast place I came across mamas kitchen; I read reviews, saw pictures and thought this is it. Sadly..... it is not my food didn't have any flavor my scramble eggs had no taste I had to add ketchup and salt.... The waffles were hard..... sadly this wasn't it for us. Price wise was alright but just not worth the lack of taste. Delay with the food I get because it was busy but for the delay you would think the food taste amazing ...... not. Service was good too but had different waitress come to our table. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Coffee with milk make sure you add sugar ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

They need better customer service. Burnt hashbrowns and lumpy dry grits. It took at least 15 minutes for the waitress to take our order. Have eaten here before but definitely will not be returning. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Burnt hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We tried this restaurant because of the reviews. We'll to start my daughter's food was brought 15 mins before everyone else. The food was over cooked potatoes. My eggs were over cooked and I returned them. The 2nd ones were correct. The best thing about this diner was the very nice waitress Ashley. read more

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Oh my gosh, we stopped in for a quick bite of breakfast and now I can hardly move!! This place is AMAZING!! I love a good biscuits and gravy, something that most California restaurants have yet to quite mastered. But this place, I think I gained 5 pounds, best sausage gravy ever!! My husband and grandson were thrilled with their breakfast as well! Really fast service, super nice people, it doesn't get much better than this!!! read more

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This was a great place to stop for a last minute brunch. There wasn't a wait so we were sat right away. There was an abundance of food options so it made it super easy to pick something you liked. I had the Nick's Sandwich with grits and loved how every dish came with fresh watermelon. read more

Mamas Kitchen - Nick's Sandwich Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is a great diner located close-ish to USF and Busch Garden. I wanted to get a keto-friendly meal after shopping at MD Oriental. I stumbled upon Mama's Kitchen, which certainly offers up diner food but also has a decent amount of central-FL Greek food on the menu. I ordered the "huge gyro salad," and it was indeed huge! A generous amount of fluffy gyro meat was given, as well as large pitchers of both Greek dressing and tzatziki (go with the tzatziki, it is sooooo creamy and delicious). The salad comes with grilled pita bread and potato salad, so I ate around those. It had a lot of mixed greens compared to the cucumber and tomato, and almost no onion or bell pepper. So not the most authentic Greek salad, but it was all quite tasty, although I think the olives were the saltiest I've ever experienced. Service was fast and pleasant. I was offered a diet Coke for the road, which was a nice touch. I'll happily return when I'm allowed to eat carbs again. :) read more