Best chicken and waffles! The hand cut fries are yummy. House made syrup is delicious. Friendly atmosphere and attentive service. I love this place! read more

Food- wow! Felt like my own family's home cooking. Flavorful, fresh and to the point. Service- daughter took our orders and the mama brought our order to our table. She gave us great recommendations as first timers passing through the city. Ambiance- you walk up to the counter and order and then find your seat if you plan to sit there and eat (which I highly suggest). Food came out very quickly. Their menu is not extensive but they've got some heavy hitters on there. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, and the customer service was top-notch! I'll definitely be back. The fish tacos were flavorful and fresh, and the homemade French fries were the perfect side--crispy and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Yo' Mama's - Fish tacos with homemade fries - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I had the pleasure of visiting Yo Mama's for brunch today. The new building is so inviting and spacious. While the food is delicious, the service is what will make me a repeat customer. All of the staff, I mean all of them, were extremely kind! My mother had a mishap with her order, which is inevitable to happen when you have so many orders churning out the kitchen. Normally, this is where an experience can take a turn. But, not in this case. They were swift to rectify the issue and still maintained a positive attitude. It gives me so much joy to see a locally ran, black owned business thriving! They are so deserving of it. I urge any and everyone to visit! read more

The food here is great ! The service was excellent the food was served hot. The temperature was being checked regularly. On the steam table, I will a return again. read more

I finally made it to try Yo' Mama's and opted for the much recommended Chicken & Waffles. Parking is a challenge in the area, especially with some construction nearby. They have limited outdoor seating and currently no indoor seating so it is predominately to go orders. I recommend ordering online or calling in especially during peak times. The Chicken & Waffle did not disappoint and lived up to the hype. I absolutely would 100% recommend. In addition to the syrup, I also ordered the fresh fruit and whipped cream toppings. It was great both ways but I think I would just stick with the syrup next time. The chicken was some of the best I have had and very reminiscent of my Grandmas. The waffle was not quite as crisp as I prefer but that may have been a result of the drive time back to the office enclosed in the styrofoam container. Regardless it did not take away from the the taste and enjoyment. I really wish this was closer to my office so it could be a more regular part of my lunch plans. I will definitely be back at some point though to try some of the daily specials, Shrimp & Grits, etc. read more

Yo' Mama's - Chicken & Waffle - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

So Yo'Mamas does not disappoint. The food, the service, everything was really great for my last stop in Birmingham. I sampled a little of everything we ordered except the chicken, which my friends loved. I loved my shrimp and grits, a dish I really only enjoy in the deep south and Yo mama's straight up delivers! The manager mentioned everything was sin gluten! My sample tasting of the Mac and cheese, yams and fries were all good and satisfying. I didn't particularly love the greens as they lacked depth of flavor but, they were better with hot sauce. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for down home soul food. If I make it back to B'ham anytime soon, I'll definitely make my way back to Yo Mama's. read more

Yo' Mama's - Fried shrimp and cheese grits. Side of fries for the table! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Yo'Moma's still holds it DOWN here in the wonderful city of Birmingham Al, I'm at their new location ever since it was announced they had moved to this location I will continue to dine with them and we drive from Tuscaloosa to dine here, I must say you should too the trip, the food, the Owner and Staff as well as the top notch excellent service I don't have to say anything more but show up and they will show out. Ky Porter2024 4th Ave North is the place you want to eat at for your dining experience in the city of Birmingham read more

Yo' Mama's. I could never say enough great things. I figure someone the owner loves must be on a gluten-restricted diet because they make so many great things I normally can't get when I eat out...and you can taste the love with which the food is prepared. I actually found this restaurant by accident one year on my trip down to Mardi Gras. The place in Alabama I stopped for breakfast was out of gluten-free pancake mix...and boy, am I glad they were! This is literally the best GF fried chicken and waffles I've ever had. And you would never, ever guess they are GF. They have other wonderful foods GF peeps usually never get to eat out. They have GF deep-fried Oreos...to die for! I had the mac and cheese last year. What a treat! The syrup is homemade there and it is both sweet and savoury, not sure how they pull that off, but there is no other syrup like it on Earth. I had the boneless chicken tenders with a waffle and those Oreos this time. OMG, it is so good. They are always busy, which tells you how consistently amazing the food is. The staff is so nice, and the, I believe, owner working at the front counter actually remembered me from the year before when I made my Mardi Gras trip! True Southern hospitality and yummy food like my grandmother used to make when I was a child. I can't express to them how amazing it is to stop here every year and enjoy food I thought at one point I had to say goodbye to forever. I love the bright neon-green decor, the industrial feel to the ceiling and brick walls, plus the cute little cozy cabinesque cook area. I will ALWAYS stop at Yo Mama's on my way down to Mardi Gras. I dream about that food in the months in between. I just read they may be moving to a larger location. Hopefully, that will allow many others to experience their out-of-this-galaxy food. LOVE LOVE LOVE Yo' Mama's!!! read more

After a discussion of the merits of chicken and waffles (I'm a huge fan) recently, a group of friends decided they needed to introduce me to Yo Mama's since, somehow, I've never been - that was my mistake. I got the chicken and waffles - surprise, surprise. I just had to give them a try. i went with the chicken tenders, not the bone-in chicken, for simplicity's sake. I just think that it is an easier and more enjoyable experience that way. And let me tell you... they have, by far, the best chicken and waffles I've had in Birmingham. I definitely have a new 'go-to' place for when that craving hits. Sadly, they are only open limited hours, and offered no inside seating right now due to COVID. But I look forward to coming back and having their delicious food again! read more

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Yo Mama's is brunch establishment located in downtown Birmingham Alabama that stays open to 230pm on a weekdays. My family and I are on a road-trip from Lousiville to Destin and are laying over in Birmingham to check out the sights. I had this brunch place at the top of my must eat list. I mean the name alone did it for me. I've joked for years when people asked me where I wanted to eat with a "yo mommas". Little did I know it was a real place in Birmingham Alabama. So we was rushing to make it here. We pulled in and street parked at like 145pm. We got in the establishment and see it was take out only and had some outdoor tables to sit. The workers here were awesome. Super nice and friendly. The epitome of what customer service is meant to be. I personally ordered a chicken and waffles. It was great. Waffles had great flavor especially. My wife got the shrimp and said it was one of the best shrimps she has ever eaten. My oldest daughter got shrimp tacos, her best friend got fish tacos and my other daughters shared chicken tenders. Everyone came away Impressed with the food. The drinks were good too. They have there own juices in three flavors. Tropical punch, lemonade and strawberry lemonade. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors. We snapped them all by getting two of each for our party 6. All three had great flavor. Overall glad we beat the time crunch and got to experience this place. Great people, drink and food. A memorable visit for our mini vacation in Birmingham. read more

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Oh my goshhh!!! This place had some of the best gluten free food I've had ever. I got the chicken and waffles of course with grits, Mac and cheese, and she upsold me on some Oreos which were also amazing. Even if you don't have a gluten allergy I'd still recommend this place, and you couldn't even tell the difference between gf and non gf! I would literally get on a plane from Alaska to come eat here every week if I could. 10/10 read more

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A very solid 5/5, hot fresh food - served exactly as we ordered it, friendly service, pretty quick despite it being lunch rush, a nice space (heard they're expanding to a larger space - even better), relaxed vibe. It stood out to me that the employees seemed to know most of their customers by name which is always just a nice touch and a good sign. Not a bad word could be said! I'm not downtown for lunch often but this is my first choice now whenever I am. My friend in town visiting really enjoyed her shrimp tacos! She had shrimp tacos another place in town over the weekend (more expensive too) and Yo Mama's was better by a mile! An establishment I'm very happy to support. read more

Yo' Mama's - BBQ Cheeseburger Plate with Homemade Lemonade and Fresh-Cut Fries - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

we got the crispy fish tacos and chickens and waffles with sweet tea! everything was delicious and there was lots of seating! food was fast even though the restaurant was packed during weekday rush hour. we'll definitely be back! read more

Yo' Mama's - fish tacos - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The chicken and waffles are my go to meal. I ordered it today and what I received was not my usual. I got chicken strips that were not seasoned and I only received 3. I'm disappointed. I had my taste buds ready for my usual tasty meal. read more

Yo' Mama's - Chicken & Waffle - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We visited on our trip from montana. My wife is gluten free due to allergy so this amazing place was a great option. We arrived to a warm welcome and my wife was able to get gluten free chicken and waffles with homemade syrup. I ordered the hot wings and they were crisp hot and had a nice subtle burn. The sweet tea was very sweet as expected in the south, so consider adding a splash of water if you so desire. This place was the highlight of our dining experiences on this trip to Alabama, we will be returning if ever we have the chance. read more

Searched Yelp for lunch on the way from Memphis to Atlanta and found YoMama's had lots of good reviews. I enjoyed the shrimp & grits - sausage has a bit of spice; kids had chicken (tenders) & waffle; chicken tenders and the BBQ cheeseburger plate. All enjoyed, and had plenty of food. Restaurant has limited seating as others noted, but our group of 6 managed just fine on the early side of lunch. Service was friendly and quick. Would go again if we're in the area! read more

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Food was authentic to the southern standard...service was fast. I would highly recommend

Simply put, the food is delicious!!! Everything was expertly cooked. We had the burger, the shrimp plate (fried), the shrimp tacos (grilled), the salmon pasta dish. All were very tasty, including the french fries. Amazing! read more

Crystal and her Mama serve up the best food and warm service in all of Birmingham. I can't recommend this place enough for lunch or weekend breakfast. You won't be disappointed!!!! read more

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First Visit went great no issues, would return! Service-Great Food-perfectly seasoned Wait Time Not Long ALL Great! read more

Food was delicious order was spot on cobbler apple was good.thing was right . There is nothing more . everything was good nothing to complain about read more

Covid has brought about many highs and lows. One of the highs included being able to get in on the meal of the day at Yo' Mamas! The meal of the day consisted of bacon and Gouda stuffed pork chop , smashed sweet potatoes and green beans. This was a great meal! It was so savory and very filling ,despite the pork chop being a little on the small side. Every bite made me smile and do a little dance! The service I experienced was really personable. I even chatted with one of the owners, so that was cool. She's very engaged and really seems to care about protecting guests while providing quality food. They even provided a masks to a guest who came in without one. Safety first! I've always been a Yo Mama's fan but it had grown difficult for me to visit during lunch. As a result, I hadn't visited in a really long time. Now with the current conditions, I was able to phone in my order and get in and out without any issues. I even found great parking downtown!! Currently Yo Mamas is offering pick up and curbside orders with online ordering. Add them to your take out list if you are looking for a solid lunch spot!! read more

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Best food, best service, and best waffles in the world! Every time I eat here the food tastes better. They've expanded their menu now, so there are a lot more options to choose from besides the standard chicken and waffles You'll see "Mama" when you're there and her daughter, who treats you like you're family. This truly is a locally owned treasure with the best food you'll ever have and the sweet tea will let you know you're in the south! read more

I was diagnosed with Celiac disease almost 9 years ago, so I have been 100% gluten free since then. Within the past few years, I started trying out restaurants who had safe cross-contamination practices. I first ate at Yo Mama's 2 days ago. I ordered the chicken and waffles with fries. The food was so good, and the texture of the waffle was so light and fluffy, that I was afraid they accidentally gave me a regular version of the dish! If you are gluten free, you know the weird texture and small portion size are the tell tale signs something is gluten free. At Yo Mama's, that is not the case. After I didn't get even slightly sick, I knew I had to come back. I reordered the chicken and waffles with fries, but I also ordered deep fried gluten free Oreos. I have not had good American food since before my diagnosis! I honestly was almost tearing up while eating. Everyone is so kind and helpful, and the food is phenomenal. I am only in town for work and am very sad to go specifically because I can't find food like this back home. You will not regret eating here! read more

Yo' Mama's - Fresh-Cut Fries - gluten free - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Stop everything you are doing and head over to Yo' Mama's. We had the incredible pleasure of meeting the owner who is one of the sweetest people! Menu is comfort/southern/soul food with GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS. I'm talking about fried chicken, fried shrimp, FRIED OREOS. Whether you are gluten free or not, the flavor is amazing. You would never know it's gluten free and this place is thriving! I ordered the BBQ burger. The gluten free bun was so good, held up and did not fall apart. I cannot begin to describe the flavor of that burger. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits and the fried Oreos. No words needed! The owner was so sweet and brought us some fried chicken to try and sent us on our way with some wings. Seriously. Stop what you're doing and head over! read more

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It's rare that I'm downtown, during the week, in the middle of the day. So when that happens, I must partake in Yo' Mama's! Currently, they are offering curbside pickup and orders to go (maybe delivery). The dining room was closed. I went in to order my chicken and waffles meal with extra chicken. The food was ready by the time my payment went thru. I drove all the way to Hoover and my chicken was still crispy and hot... waffle was warm! I don't know what the secret is... but this place has a magical touch. The house syrup alone is worth a visit! Please go by and bless your taste buds with this delicious food! read more

Yo' Mama's - Waffle... I'd already started eating! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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First of all, the service was great. They were so kind, helpful & welcoming. I have a gluten allergy and I almost cried when I found this place because I could get the foods I haven't had in years. It was SO GOOD. I highly recommend. read more

Yo' Mama's - Gluten free chicken & French toast - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I was off work today and decided to stop by for brunch. I've been here a few times before and have always been pleased with the food and customer service. The lady working the register is always fully of energy and makes you feel welcome like you're at home. The restaurant does have inside/outside seating available for dine in customers. Due to the popularity of the restaurant it is always packed and full, which is a great thing. I ordered the shrimp and grits, a piece of catfish and the fruit punch/lemonade juice. All of their food is cooked to order and is delicious. Every time I come I am always satisfied with my food and the portion size is good as well. I highly recommend this restaurant and will continue dining here whenever I can. read more

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The food was delicious. Perfect seasoning, temperature and what I expected. The staff was amazing. The cashier was knowledgeable and efficient. She proactively asked about special requests. For example, my daughter ordered chicken and waffles. Her response was would you like them fried hard. The food came out quick (within minutes). The restaurant was spotless. There was someone clearing all tables ASAP. We will be back for sure. read more

You are going to be waiting literally two hours for some food that is just mediocre. Hard to get a seat limited menu and you'll watch ppl come in after you and walk out with their food a hour at least before you get yours. read more

It is hard to find truly good gluten free options, and I am so happy I can enjoy good food without the upset stomach thanks to this place!

Finally!!! Yo Mama's has been on my list for quite sometime now. This was not my original place to visit today but because the other place had limited parking, I drove a little further and a light bulb went off to visit here. Now, parking is not the greatest here but I was able to find parking around the corner. There were a few people ahead of me to place orders and others had call in orders, so it took sometime to order. I thought receiving my food would take the same amount of time but as soon as I fixed my Tropical Splash and settled in my seat, my Meal of the Day arrived. I odered the fish minus the jambalaya, add cheese grits with hush puppies. The punch is tangy and delicious! The fish was fried hard like I prefer and seasoned (could have been a little less) but overall pretty good! I also enjoyed my cheese grits, creamy and cheesy. Oh and there was entertainment with two young guys, Dominique gave us a few tunes while the other guy was on the keyboard. Nice! I will be back for the chicken and waffles!!! read more

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OMG! I have been wanting to try Yo' Mama's for a while now our schedules just never seem to match up but it wasn't until yesterday that I had the pleasure to finally eat here. Oh baby and what a pleasure it was!! Upon arriving me and my girlfriend ended up finding street parking very close. The meters were on and ready to take your coins. Don't forget to fill it. Anywho We make it to the restaurant it's early like 10:38am. We were greeted immediately with a nice good morning. I let the host know it was my first time. I wish I got her name very sweet young lady. She went over the menu with me and all of the entrees are gluten free. We ended up choosing the chicken and waffles. Belgian waffle with homemade syrups, you get to choose a fruit topping (right now it's mixed berries: blueberries & strawberries or peach cobbler) and topped with 6 fried chicken wings. I also tried the tropical splash it was lemonade and I can't remember what else was mixed with it but it was really good. We needed up sitting outside right now due to Covid the inside was closed which was fine the weather was nice. I ended up getting the peach cobbler topping whew it was fresh and got the perfect addition on top of the waffle. The homemade syrup and butter was so good! I devoured the waffle in minutes. Now the fried chicken wings.. some of the crispiest wings I've ever had. They were excellent. Make sure you ask for the house hot sauce! I was very impressed every other bite that I took I said d*mn this is good! It's that good. I will definitely be back. The prices were not bad at all, the food is great quality. Worth every penny! I will def be back for more. read more

Yo' Mama's - Chicken & Waffle - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Friendly place, owners and staff. Just right potions, remember it Yo Mamas but not your mamas house, ok! Seasoned well and done just right. Parking is a bit tricky but that's true for most downtown locations. Atmosphere just right as well. I know I typed a lot of just rights but sometimes it's just right. I ordered the special the pork chop with Mac and cheese, collard greens and corn bread. read more

Yo' Mama's - Pork chop special for today! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is my first time here. My friends recommended this restaurant for lunch. The menu looked so good I had a hard time choosing so the owner actually suggested combining 2 items together, so I chose a piece of tilapia from the fish plate and bowl of the shrimp and grits. It was amazing. Great flavor. The store is small but never felt cramped. Seating was placed just right and with pops of orange and green on the walls. This is a very nice and stylish place with a great menu. read more

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Yo Mama's is also my go to brunch spot throughout the week. This was my first time going to their new location, and it was very nice inside. I love the ambience and how colorful it is inside. The food and the service is always great every time I go. I always order Chicken and Waffles with their tropical & lemonade mix drink. One of the reasons I always suggest them is for their housemade syrup. I have never tasted anything like it. It truly brings the meal together. Overall, my experience was 5/5 stars, I will definitely be back! read more

Waffles with icing syrup is crazy work. They do actually answer the phone to take call ins.

Very welcoming. Great job sharing options and offering additional items. Everything we tried was so so good. Left absolutely stuffed. Would go out of my way to eat here again next time we're in town. Thank you for such a great experience and for sharing some of those GF tips. Two in our party have GF dietary restrictions and were accommodated easily and they raved about the GF. You wouldn't know these meals are GF. Next level! read more

I've always been dubious of chicken and waffles, and I had lived in the south for a while before I broke down and tried them. Yo Mamas has, hands down, the best chicken and waffles I've ever tried. The chicken is wings flavored and fried to crispy perfection, and the waffles are fluffy and delicious. I didn't actually order this dish, but my friend did and let me try it. I told our waitress how incredible it was, and she snuck me over a chicken wing of my own! They serve it with a sweet sauce that is surprisingly delicious. I asked what was in it and was told it was a secret. It kind of tasted like melted butter mixed with powdered sugar, but maybe better? The rest of our meals were great, the service gracious and efficient, and the prices reasonable. We WILL be back!!! read more

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