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    4.1 (918 reviews)

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    Lily F.

    Incredible! We got takeout because we were low energy, and WOWOWOW I have never gobbled something down so fast. Worth all of the hype! I got some kind of broccolini curry and it absolutely blew my mind--especially given the very reasonable prices. We didn't eat in, but we walked briefly through the inside, which was clean & bright, with a casual vibe. Our food was ready at the stated time, and they gave us forks/spoons & plenty of napkins in our takeout. I would absolutely go again if I lived in the area!

    Natalye R.

    On a recent visit to Sacramento, multiple omnivore friends recommended Mother, so I was happy I had the opportunity to try it. The location is great and the woman serving when I arrived was very friendly, and she remained attentive the entire time. My friend and I split the Brussels sprouts as a starter. She got the ravioli, and I went with the vegan chile verde. Both the starter and my meal were phenomenal. While we were there, the chef's dinner was going on. I think if I were in town longer I would definitely want to try it out: $88 for a 10-course plant-based meal sounds great. All in all, a great spot, and seems well-loved by the locals, so I'm glad I was able to try it.

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    Kiara H.

    I think I'm late but I'm so glad Mother is back! I love the new location and I think it is so cute inside. I love the art and the natural light. I had the butternut squash soup - which was pretty good, on the sweeter side. I had such a hard time choosing what else I wanted. I didn't want more butternut squash but I wanted something fulfilling but also different. So I went for the nut burger. It was really good! I've had 2 other nut burgers elsewhere, and this one has been the best. I recently had one at Tower Cafe and this one WINS. I'm giving it 4 stars for being solid though not spectacular but definitely a place I could see myself frequenting being that the menu is seasonal. I also appreciated the seat suggestion and the complimentary cookies from my server :) I'm excited to go back to try the other dishes.

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    Tiffany K.

    4.5 stars rounded up. I love that there is this restaurant option for Sacramento. Came here for lunch today and everything we ordered the waitresses whether or not we needed anything gluten-free or if we had special dietary needs. I shared the Chile Verde and the Farro salad. First off, you honestly wouldn't miss the meat in the Chile verde ($20). It came with white beans, hominy, salad, tortilla chips, mozzarella and cotija cheese. Very filling! Loved just the hint of spice it had. The Farro Salad which is seasonal ($16) peaches, arugula, radicchio, onion, cucumber, radish, goat cheese and of course farro -- accompanied with a basil vinaigrette, I was impressed with this salad! So impressed in fact, I made it for the work potluck the following week! (I couldn't figure out the basil vinaigrette however.) The artsy interior and kitschy dinnerware screams midtown to me. Love the ambiance. Service was good and I'll be back when they put their nut burger back on the menu!

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    Julie S.

    This review is for a DoorDash order. I ordered the Madras Curry for myself and the butternut squash mac & cheese for my mum. Both were incredibly flavorful. My curry dish was out of this world. It will leave a lasting impression and craving in my mind for the next time.

    Teresa F.

    Being plant based sometimes makes going out to eat difficult. Finding Mother restaurant was a wonderful surprise to my day. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about alternative diets and happily makes their recommendations upon request. Our food came out in a timely manner and was plated beautifully. The restaurant itself is upbeat and quirky. We cannot wait to go back!

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    Trinity G.

    Vegan/veggie spot with delicious options! Such a cute little spot in the middle of midtown with really friendly staff and great vibes. Beer/wine and non alcoholic options; their lemonade is my fav! Food is fresh and creatively prepared. Put this on your list to try and support!

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    Jennifer B.

    Really wanted to try this vegan friendly restaurant. They have a liquor license too. So sad that over half the items on the menu are not and cannot be made vegan. The mushroom bolo lasagna and mushroom sizzling skillet have dairy (and maybe egg too). So we tried the soup of the day (tortilla) and oyster mushroom po'boy. Sandwiches was yummy and came with homemade chips. Soup tasted a bit like enchilada sauce and was puréed without beans. Did have tortilla chips on top. Not my fav, but good. Staff was friendly, food came out quick, and there is plenty of street parking. Hope they plan to offer more vegan dishes. Vegetarians will love this place.

    Oyster mushroom po'boy V iceberg lettuce, remoulade, coriander pickles, hot sauce, chips. The homemade chips were amazing!
    Nicol D.

    I can't say enough amazing things about this place! We came here for my wife's bday with a huge party. Not only would they easily split the checks, but the service was impeccable, and they said no problem! I didn't get a lot of photos of the amazing food we had that night so I'm sharing what I have from our most recent experience. Don't miss this gem in midtown!

    S J.

    We attended the Chef's 10 last night Feb 19- it was amazing. The chef's interactions were fun, the crowd was pleasant, dining room was full, iced tea tasted the bestttt, service was wonderful even though they were so super busy they were super attentive. The food was all so good, my pictures of it aren't great but in person it was beautiful. Highly recommend. Can't wait to go back.

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    Judi M.

    I've been wanting to try Mother at their new K Street location since I heard they were re-opening. I went with a friend who is vegan and we both were a bit skeptical based on experiences at their previous location. However, we were both pleasantly surprised with the items with the menu and the food. We started our meal with their soup of the day, creamy white bean with rosemary. We also shared an appetizer of grilled shishito peppers. For our main course, my friend ordered the mushroom Po'boy sandwich and I got a golden beet tostada. We also got broccolini adobo and grilled summer squash to share. The soup was creamy without being too heavy. The shishito peppers were lightly roasted which brought out sweet and smoky flavors. The summer squash came with grilled apricots, which added a sweet touch to the savory dish. The broccolini with adobo sauce worked very well together. I had my doubts because adobo sauce is usually very salty, but Mother's version was spiced to compliment the vegetable. What I loved about all the dishes was being able to truly taste the fresh ingredients because they weren't overpowered by heavy sauces or creams. We left full and satisfied without feeling stuffed. Service was efficient and friendly. Our food came out in a timely manner and the server came around to check on us. We didn't ever feel like we had to ask for anything. All in all, it was positive re-introduction to the new Mother restaurant. I'll definitely be back soon.

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    Disha K.

    Food: Toastada, curry, fries, peppers, salad was so good! Service: outstanding, the server touched based often and was very attentive. Ambiance: pretty chill.

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    Sandra T.

    While walking through Sacramento, we stumbled upon Mother Restaurant and were intrigued once we realized they offer vegan options, so we decided to give it a try. To our surprise, the food really hit the spot. We visited during a slow lunch hour, which allowed us to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. The atmosphere was relaxed. We decided to share the oyster mushroom po'boy and the eggplant dish ( I forgot the name of the item), and both dishes were absolutely fantastic. We had a hard time deciding which one was our favorite because each was so flavorful in its own way. .It's a great find in Sacramento, especially for anyone looking for tasty vegan options.

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    Ask the Community - Mother

    Why did they close 😢? My go to spot every time I visit Sacramento. Also, does anyone remember what kind of mushrooms they used?

    Same! I loved that mushroom sandwich and I'm not sure what they used in it but I've heard their sister restaurant Empress Tavern has a similar sandwich.

    Is anything on the menu 100% organic and non-GMO?

    Yes

    Reservations a must?

    No reservations. Limited seating. Expect to wait.

    Do they still do the Chef's Choice? I had that option years ago and LOVED it. Hoping they still have it.

    Are any of the menu options compliant with Whole30?

    I'd think so! They're really easy going about modifications, so you could probably at least find something that can be modified to your diet!

    Are the food organic?

    Yes, at least a lot of them are. The food is excellent, natural, they have vegan options too.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes. They usually have at least a few options (it's a small menu), including salads and an entree. Breadcrumbs are in a lot of things. The kitchen is small, so that's something to consider if you are allergic to gluten and concerned about cross… 

    I notice that there is outdoor seating. Is Mothers dog friendly?

    Yes they are. I think their website even says something about the patio bring pet-friendly. I've personally seen many a leashed-dog in the patio. Enjoy!

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    The service was impecable the lady at the register was very nice and polite helpful. She Gave me…read moresuggestions on how to order for a better price. I asked for my hot link to be burnt and she added that that's the way she likes them so I was sure they were going to know how to burn a hot link. Now for the food... #1 my hot link was not burnt and the middle was Luke warm (probably sitting in a warmer all day) #2 we asked for the bar b que on the side BUT the meat was smothered inBBQ sauce. #3 they ran out of the NEW DIRTY RICE.. so they rang me to pick up my order then told me to pick something else out... then I had to wait for them to serve the one side and then when my buzzer went off again the people behind me got their food first.... #4 I overheard the other Coustomer say the food was just ok.

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    Trip one: The service on the phone was terrible. And the service once we came to pick up the order…read morewasn't much better, IDK who answered the phone 4/8 around 12:30 but boy was she rude. We called to check about the lunch special and if we didn't really want this place we would have said hang up and tried another place. Once we received our food, the lady didn't add any bbq sauce and the potato salad was warm. Trip two and Three: 4/25 and 4/28 the lady with the locs is amazing and I wish I interacted with her from the beginning. After the initial interaction two weeks ago I probably would have never returned however after randomly seeing the offering on Too Good To Go App the nice lady at the store was phenomenal with her service. We had ribs each time and while I was irked the first order didn't include any I'm definitely not a drench my meat gal either. Hoping next time I get something other than BBQ but who knows what I will try next. I'm sure I'll return and the next time I will get her name

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