Let me just start with saying this was the most delicious piece of cornbread I've ever experienced…read morein my life. And that's saying something as I would never purposefully choose an edge piece. On top of that I was surprised to find that spaghetti comes as a side! It reminded me of cafeteria spaghetti, but not the bad kind you groan about when you see it on the menu, the kind that has you running to the cafeteria to beat everyone else. The spicy cabbage is just that, SPICY. I was only able to eat a few bites, but even under all that spice the flavor was excellent. The catfish strips were hot and tender. They even threw in an extra or two. Now the server, he was amazing. He greeted us promptly and went above and beyond. I have not had such a positive experience with a server at any restaurant I've been to in a long time. I didn't catch his name, but he was brilliant. The restaurant was clean, food was fresh, and plenty of seating. I'm very excited to visit here again! We've been here twice, once dining in and once as an order ahead take-out. Both times we have been incredibly impressed by the atmosphere, service, and food. They have the best classic southern soul food we've had the pleasure of enjoying in the area. Their menu is huge with a wide variety such as chicken livers, rabbit, catfish, and classic Southern entrees. We were impressed with the long list of side options such as the spicy cabbage and spaghetti. Their cornbread is incredible, you've got to try it.

You learn to trust the signs. A line before the dinner rush on a Saturday. That golden-hour light…read morespilling onto the sidewalk as the sun sets over Market Street. And the music..low, warm Motown drifting out the door like an invitation you'd be a fool to refuse. That's how you find Mama G's. Parking was a minor hassle. Worth it. Inside, the soul of the place hits you immediately. Family portraits line the walls:real people, real smiles, real history. The woman at the counter greets you not like a customer, but like a nephew who's finally come home for the holiday. That's not trained hospitality. That's heritage. We waited fifteen minutes. Got seated by the bathroom with a view of the road. Not ideal. But you know what? I didn't care. Because the smell coming out of that kitchen was already forgiving every small inconvenience. The menu reads like a dare. Everything "spiced correctly," they boast. No timidity here. So I went big. The Stuffed Turkey Leg: a smoked behemoth of a thing, piled high with greens, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, all crowned with cornbread crumbs. Thanksgiving on a plate. A chaotic, glorious, soulful mess. The collard greens hit first. Earthy, slow-cooked, righteous. Then the mac and cheese, creamy and clinging to the turkey meat like it belonged there. The yams? Sweet, soft, perfect punctuation. And the spices??; they danced. Bold but not brutal. I could handle it. My four-year-old, however, disagreed. The mac was "too spicy" for her young tongue. Fair criticism. Take the kid to a park next time. This food is for grown-ups! My fiancée went with the Fried Wings. Hand-breaded, Mama G's own seasoning, fresh from the fryer. The kind of fry that crackles when you bite in..extra crispy on the outside, impossibly tender within. She needed dipping sauce to cool the heat. She didn't complain once. In a city full of bland, safe restaurant food, she was grateful for something that actually tasted alive. The staff? Warm. Genuine. Our waitress heard our compliments and brought us a free side of spicy cabbage just to show off what else the kitchen could do. That's confidence. That's family. Mama G's is not a restaurant. It's a relative's house where you happen to pay at the end. It's a taste of the South, a taste of something real, a taste of lovely.

The cook was left by himself and he was holding the place down and making some of the finest soul…read morefood I've had in a long time. The chicken was seasoned to the gods and the collards are not some out of the can BS! The food here is made with funk and love baby. If you are in the Springfield, MO area and need a soul changing experience look no further.

My partner and I work for a busy EMS service and we're always looking for high quality food on the…read morenorth side. We were pleasantly surprised to come across this place today. We were immediately greeted by staff and even given a free sample of their amazing chicken. The fried catfish was cooked to order and crisp. The sides were just as good. Prices are more than reasonable. We will definitely b

Everything on the plate was absolutely perfect and you will not be disappointed…read more Enjoy a great meal .

Let me just start with saying this was the most delicious piece of cornbread I've ever experienced…read morein my life. And that's saying something as I would never purposefully choose an edge piece. On top of that I was surprised to find that spaghetti comes as a side! It reminded me of cafeteria spaghetti, but not the bad kind you groan about when you see it on the menu, the kind that has you running to the cafeteria to beat everyone else. The spicy cabbage is just that, SPICY. I was only able to eat a few bites, but even under all that spice the flavor was excellent. The catfish strips were hot and tender. They even threw in an extra or two. Now the server, he was amazing. He greeted us promptly and went above and beyond. I have not had such a positive experience with a server at any restaurant I've been to in a long time. I didn't catch his name, but he was brilliant. The restaurant was clean, food was fresh, and plenty of seating. I'm very excited to visit here again!

As of Feb 27, 2026 under serious review by health department due to unclean conditions. Multiple…read moreconcerns over multiple visits by health department. See attached details.

Terrible! I've…read moreenjoyed the Gumbo and fried green tomatoes from here in the past. The Gumbo serving portion size has been cut in half, same price as before and was bland and watery ta boot. They no longer had the fried green tomatoes, so I tried the fried ochra instead which was mediocre. The red beans and rice and green beans sides were bleh and unappetizing and the fish while fried nicely wasn't that good and I was hesitant about eating it, since they won't tell you what kind of Fish it is. Conclusion my 70 dollar order ended up in the garbage where it belonged This was a delivery order.

Had dinner thus week, BEST SERVICE imaginable from DALLAS. Cannot express what an incredible…read moreexperience we had with Dallas, ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SERVICE EVER. Will be back just for Dallas's expectional service 10 STARS TO DALLAS

Came here when I was shopping in the primrose shopping center. There was a little bit of a wait…read morethey were busy. But service was fairly quick and food was good. I ordered the spinach dip, came with chips and salsa. I also ordered the buffalo chicken wrap , came with coleslaw as a side and raspberry lemonade. Very good

Love this place and such a treat. Steve and family have been doing BBQ here for 55 years or so…read more Meats are solid. Get you a side of fries...and you're in business! Catfish is excellent. Hot links are pretty darn good. Sliced brisket is always great. Fresh cut fries are killer. Pits beans are a different spin out bean. Those beans are real good if you like the flavor profile. Get to Crosstown. You'll love the place..

The catfish dinner can't be beat. My favorite for bbq and chess. We used to live around the…read morecorner when the current owners father ran the place. The only problem is no greens. When ever I am in Springfield no secret this is the place.

A quiet little family owned diner. Great food friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. I had the…read morechicken fried chicken, it was perfectly cooked, crunchy crust juicy meat inside and the seasoning was on point. Creamy white gravy smooth mashed potatoes. Portions were nice sized and to finish the meal ice cream . Overall a terrific experience from a mom n pop diner. Will definitely be back.

If you're a local, I'd be surprised if you were never here and as good Missouri type breakfast…read morereally big and really good. Enjoy your next breakfast with family or friends. They'll thank you for it. Rosie Joe's is what it is.

Made it back to this place and I still love it. Not your fanciest place by any means, but the food…read moreis real good. Not the fastest getting your food out to you...but....its piping hot when it does come to your table. - Fried chicken was good crust and good tasting crust. More salt makes it better. -Mac & Cheese - Is not your Kraft crap and much better than that. Very black pepper forward today, which may not be for some. Maybe just the batch; as I don't recall that from before. - Cabbage: just good basic cabbage seasoned an ok amount to be a simple good cabbage. Crazy fun fact about this place: They're open til 3 am on Thurs and Fri. This would be some great food to the access to later in the night!

I finally made it to a place in Joplin I've been dying to get to. I was so happy. Walked in and…read moretook a look at the menu. If you love catfish, chicken or pork chops (And have $18)) you have arrived. Hamburgers are $11.99. but if you want some of that okra or collard greens that they're really famous for you're going to have to pay five extra dollars......for a small quantity. Did the price of okra just go sky high! Cause they treating it like gold at this place. By the way. That was the only thing we got and we won't be going back

Great Country food. Had the chicken fried steak and potatoes. Good service Highly recommend.read more

The food was excellent! Service was top notch! Great variety of foods which is critical when you…read morehave very picky eaters in your party We will definitely be going again!

Everyone's already said it. THIS PLACE IS DELICIOUS! Make sure to check their Facebook for daily…read morespecials. They can sell out of items. We tried the fried chicken, home fries, green beans and meatloaf, cabbage, fried okra. We also got peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious and I could have eaten about 5 more plates of everything. That meat loaf and cobbler!! Wowowow! The owners are super friendly and this is a fantastic place. Make sure to check hours before you go. We will be back soon!

Was looking for something different, very glad I found ME's. Collard greens, green beans, mashed…read morepotatoes, and chicken. Holy moly, an amazing meal, served by an incredibly kind woman.