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    Mama's Restaurant

    4.0 (35 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken and waffles
    Cheryl J.

    This was our first time at this restaurant. We were a party of five after church. The menu was large and varied, with lots of breakfast and lunch offerings. We all chose breakfast. My hubby and I were especially pleased to see heart smart items. I ordered the Turkey Sausage plate with extra crispy hash-browns. Everything was cooked perfectly. The portions were generous. And the food tasted great. The waitstaff was attentive and pleasant. When I am on that side of town again, I will dine in!

    Mama's Signature Large Pancakes
    Roz B.

    Came back to Mama's Restaurant; still keeping my rating for food & service. Everyone is friendly & courteous & the food is good. Today I had the chicken & waffle plate; the waffle was light & slightly crispy; the chicken tenders were fresh & the coating was well seasoned & crispy. My husband had the breakfast platter with grits, eggs, sausage, bacon & ham with a side of whole wheat toast. Our server today was Lacy, she was a real sweetheart & took good care of us. Mama's isn't fine dining, it's good ole home style cooking served with kindness & courtesy. We'll be back, I need to try the corned beef sandwich.

    Markesha E.

    Out Detroit checking on our properties and decided to stop by a local restaurant to feed the family. Girls had pancake kids meal $5.99 Babe had skillet omelette ( don't remember cost) I had chk and waffles $12.99 with coffee Total bill $40. Food was plentiful, everyone left full. Good place to check out if In the area.

    Bomb!
    Lakeda T.

    I little rough around the edges but bomb food! Great customer service, packed restaurant with great vibes! Food hot, fresh and made to order. Parking right next to the restaurant, my husband enjoyed his Strawberry lemonade and my coffee was hot and the French vanilla creamer was a plus! I would definitely visit again when I come back to Detroit!

    Our amazing breakfast.
    Tim L.

    Wow. Did I say wow? Visiting Motor City again with my lady. Had to find a non chain place to fill our hunger needs before driving up to the UP. MAMA'S it's the real deal. Staff very attentive, Tiara was amazing. She doesn't need to wear a tiara, she is a crown. Great personality and great service. Now the food. The juiciest chicken tenders on the planet. No joke. We got 5 plates of different food because I wanted the whole menu. Waffles, biscuits gravy, potato pancakes, corned beef hash. This is the best breakfast I have had in Detroit so far. And it will be hard to beat. We will be back.

    Perfect over easy eggs on country skillet.
    Amy H.

    I thought I already reviewed this place...what?! Killer breakfast! I dream about their biscuits and gravy! I got a skillet with eggs over easy from DoorDash and the eggs were perfect HOW DID THEY DO IT? My new go to is chicken fried steak with the biscuits (and a side of gravy) but on my last visit I got buttermilk chicken tenders and waffle. Everything is so damn good I no longer have a go to just a really hard time deciding!

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    The food is good the service is average. I had an omelet! The chicken and waffles was also pretty good!

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    3 years ago

    I love their breakfast. I only go for the breakfast. I haven't tried anything else yet. I'm sure their other food choices are good as well

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    3 years ago

    Worst place on earth. Got the wrong food, told it was my fault that i ordered wrong. never go back

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    4 years ago

    Good food !! Coney vibes nice staff good service reasonable prices.will go again.Great for after church.!!

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    3 years ago

    Better than ihop. That's all I have to say nothing more nothing less wish the hash browns where crispier tho

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    5 years ago

    They are definitely moving folks right along , taking orders accordingly and food is great !!!

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    4 years ago

    Really good spot for breakfast. Waffle was excellent and corned beef hash was tasty. Great coffee. Very clean.

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    This is a good clean place to eat. The food is delicious and the prices are great. This is definitely a taste of Detroit.

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    5 years ago

    Amazing food! The staff seem to be very sweet! Definitely recommend their corned beef yummmm

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    Food was amazing the service is good. The pan cake was on point. Keep up with the good work will be back

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    Folk

    Folk

    4.0
    (195 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    Of course, I arrived ridiculously early for our reservation since I always worry about parking. I…read moreparked farther away just to be assured of a spot. I need not have worried; there was parking closer by. Oh well. The restaurant is tiny. And it maximizes the space by lining its walls with colorful bottles of wine, chic and cher containers of olive oil, and pots of artisanal honey hiding here and there. My friend pointed out the breathtakingly beautiful bouquet of dried flowers hanging over our table. I should have taken a photo when I had the chance. I started with the spiced brown sugar latte, made with oat milk. Delicious and sweeter than I thought. Even though the menu is small and curated, I could not decide between the nosh plate, the biscuit brekkie, or the quiche, which was the special of the day. So I ended up with the quiche but added the biscuit and bacon - I did not want to miss out. The crust of the quiche was fine, but the custard-like filling was divine, more like a savory crème brûlée or flan. Service was quick and efficient. Our reservation was made for one of the predefined 90-minute blocks, so the staff was on top of getting and delivering our meals and bussing tables as soon as they emptied to make room for the next group of guests.

    Phenomenal!!!! It was quality food, vibes and superb service from the manager Kaitlin! We all got…read morethe Biscuit Brekky. Kaitlin highly suggested the chicken sausage. I feel like a lot of waiters and waitresses have the worst suggestions and just say everything is good. She was on point. I did get bacon instead of chicken sausage like my mom and sister did. I tasted my sisters and it was excellent I'll be back! The plate was light but filling. The salad was perfect addition and left feeling not guilty about a biscuits. The biscuits were so good my aunt and mom are coming back before their flight to take 4 each lol

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    Selden Standard

    Selden Standard

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    Love and will be back!!!! We sat at the Bar due to a 2 hour wait for a Table!!…read more Andrew's Customer service was Attentive, Personable and Friendly and if he's working the next time we go we'll definitely sit at the bar!!! Whole place has a "Cool Vibe", as I observed the Servers, Chefs etc....... In the kitchen you can tell it's good Management, everyone is smiling and Friendly!!! Now for the food: Oysters on half shell: From Rhode Island, fresh, delish and very tasty and the Mignonette sauce is Divine!!! Beef Tartare-YUMMY!!!! Roasted potatoes-Cooked perfectly, didn't care for flavors-although I Love Curry, taste was off for me!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and looking forward to returning!! Lastly I would like to give a HUGE THANKS TO THE PERSON WHO FOUND MY PHONE AND CALLED IT TO LET ME KNOW!!! I didn't know it had fallen out the back of my purse in front of restaurant as we were leaving!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND I WISH YOU GOOD HEALTH, ALL THE HAPPINESS YOUR HEART CAN HOLD, PEACE AND PROSPERITY!!!!! If not for your kindness!!! I would've woken up to a nightmare today!!! We're leaving for a trip to Europe on Sunday and it would've been a nightmare trying to replace my phone!!! THANKS AGAIN

    i had high expectations for selden standard and they exceeded them! the service was great and the…read morebroccoli salad was best we have ever had! definitely a MUST ORDER i wish it was a little better lit but we had a great time and enjoyed the ambiance overall. a cute little neighborhood too

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    Sunday’s Best - The Brunch Spot

    Sunday’s Best - The Brunch Spot

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    I just love their catering - this morning we tried the muffins for the first time, and they're so…read moredelicious and homemade. As soon as you opened the container, you could smell the fresh baked sweetness. I really appreciate the care they put into their food. Always on time, excellent customer service, great homemade food.

    This was catered for a brunch meeting. I would say the process was smooth and the food was warm…read morewhen it arrived.  Breakfast Burritos: A pliable tortilla surrounds scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, onions, and bell peppers, and is wrapped in a sheet of foil. I normally do not like breakfast burritos since I find them really dry, but the eggs were moist and tender and ditto for the tortilla. I had the sausage, and it was diced and mixed in with the other ingredients, but it was more of a processed sausage (maybe chicken?) with a bouncy texture. Western Potatoes: This dish has diced red skin potatoes with thinly shredded cooked red onions and bell peppers. It has a coating of spice on it which made the ketchup unnecessary as it was already so flavorful. The inside was fluffy, but the outside had no crisp and was slightly oily. I know part of it was due to the fact that it was delivered, but I wasn't a fan still.  Veg Life Quiche: This was a good quiche. The egg were tender with the addition of buttermilk, and it was teeming with spinach, tomato, onion and topped with cheddar cheese. The crust was a standard crust.  This is a solid option for catering if you want to have a more unique place than the standard chain restaurants. I liked how everything was almost all pre portioned out too.

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    Lady Of The House

    Lady Of The House

    4.0
    (356 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    This was such a delightful and unique meal. And I'm so glad we came her for our friend's birthday…read moredinner. Since there were 4 of us we were able to order a bunch of stuff to share and have a taste of everything (my preferred way of dining out). You put in your entire order at once and the serve will course it out so it worked out perfectly for our group! Among so many interesting dishes I think the standouts were the carrot steak and the mushroom fettuccine! But honestly everything we ordered was good! I think the steak tartare was the only thing that was slightly underwhelming; I don't think it was super flavorful. We also got the potato donuts for dessert and those were fantastic and had such a great texture. The restaurant itself was gorgeous and felt really nice and intimate without ever feeling unapproachable. Our servers were great but it definitely felt like they were understaffed since there were a few times we wanted to ask a question or order more drinks and couldn't find anyone. Overall though definitely a great experience and would love to come back!

    Lady of the House was such a great spot for a night out. The vibe was cozy but stylish, and the…read morestaff was super friendly and welcoming. We ordered a bunch of dishes and tried several cocktails--everything was really solid. But the potato donut holes with thyme? Easily the highlight. Seriously so good. Overall, just a great experience with good food, good drinks, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

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    We were honoured to be invited in for the "soft opening" @ladyofthehouse  It's great in here and the staff is awesome! 2 weeks, get out here
    We were honoured to be invited in for the "soft opening" @ladyofthehouse It's great in here and the staff is awesome! 2 weeks, get out here
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    Truly amazing Irish coffee!

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    The Hudson Cafe

    The Hudson Cafe

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    We visited Hudson Café while spending a beautiful day exploring downtown Detroit, and it was an…read moreexcellent experience. The city was bustling with people, and I was pleasantly surprised by how gorgeous the downtown area was. The café had a vibrant, energetic atmosphere that perfectly matched the excitement of the city. Our server was absolutely amazing and made excellent recommendations. The portions were generous, and the food was delicious. Based on the recommendation, I ordered the corned beef hash with the cinnamon pancakes, and both were fantastic. Next time, I definitely want to try the red velvet pancakes! My friend ordered the Triple Triple Omelette with the original buttermilk pancakes, and we both chose the cheesy grits. The cheesy grits were very creamy, though I would recommend adding a little more butter to enhance the flavor. That was really my only critique. The restaurant was busy, but after dining there, I completely understand why. Despite the crowd, we were greeted immediately, and the service was prompt throughout our visit. Overall, Hudson Café delivered great food, outstanding service, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. I will most certainly be back the next time I'm in downtown Detroit!

    I like this location better than the one in Troy. We stopped in on a random Tuesday for brunch and…read moreit was busy but we were seated right away. I imagine a reservation is a must for a weekend. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating, and drinks and food came out quickly. I appreciate they have espresso drinks, and ordered the chai latte but it was a little too sweet for me - I'd go with a plain latte next time. I also think I may have ordered the wrong dish because my mom got an omelette with pancakes on the side and enjoyed it. I gambled with the huevos rancheros but they were just ok. I wish the potatoes were more seasoned. You definitely get a huge portion for whatever you order so expect to split with someone or have leftovers. All in all, a solid brunch spot but not a favorite.

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