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I love how bright and open this location is. There is plenty of seating and even bar like seating near the window. There are plenty of options to choose from. The food was very fresh and the service was great! I'll be back!
I was visiting the area for a concert and had to stop at this restaurant. The food was so good it definitely tasted like my momma's fried chicken! The customer service was awesome, and the wait time wasn't too long. The restaurant is very spacious, and they even have robots that help the waitstaff and bring takeout orders from the back. The restaurant is conveniently located near several parking garages, making it easy to access. I also liked that they offer gluten-free desserts. I wasn't able to try them, but the peanut butter cookies were amazing. The prices also weren't expensive.
Loving the new location of this Birmingham staple! Very inviting, clean and overall a great add for downtown being vitalized! Of course I had the famous chicken and waffles which were great as always! The delivery by the robot is a great fun addition. The food was delicious and made my day. I agree with the number one spot for chicken and waffles in Birmingham!
Today I tried the orange chicken dish, delicious, different then What I expected, but very pleased with the results. The strawberry pound cake is dangerously good, going to take one of those to go. I love the fact that they are consistent, every time I've come I've never need disappointed. Thank you Yo Mama's for holding it down for the Ham!!!!!
I specifically chose Yo' Mama's because I'd heard great things about the food and also wanted to support a Black-owned business -- and I'm so glad I did because the food absolutely did not disappoint. We ordered the hot chicken sandwich with a side of coleslaw, and both were packed with flavor. The slaw was light, crisp, and not overloaded with mayo, with just a slight peppery kick that made it incredibly tasty. The hot chicken sandwich itself wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but it was finger-licking good -- juicy, well-seasoned, and satisfying down to the last crumb. We truly enjoyed every bite. The ambience with its bright green, purple and white colors added to the experience. The restaurant was lively and full of people, which is always a good sign. I also caught glimpses of other patrons' dishes, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked just as delicious as what we ordered. Service was friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Staff members seemed genuinely happy to be there and kept things moving smoothly. The location is right in the heart of downtown Bhama, so parking is metered street parking, but the prices were reasonable and worth it for the quality and uniqueness of the food. Overall, this spot delivered on food, atmosphere, and service. Big thumbs up from me -- I'll definitely be back!
The daily specials or "meal of the day" are my go-tos! My favs are the lasagna rolls, the honey glazed salmon and the pork chop specials on Tuesdays. I'm happy they have moved into a larger building with more seating. Prices are fair. They also have a robot that delivers food if it gets really busy. Staff takes good care of you. I can't wait to try their new restaurant-On a Bun. Review coming soon!
Whenever I visit a new city, I make it a point to support a Black woman-owned restaurant--and Birmingham did not disappoint. From the moment I stepped inside, I was wowed by the space: bright, beautiful, and full of natural light. Despite the lunchtime rush, the staff was incredibly friendly, and everything was spotless--always a great sign. I went with six hot wings, freshly cut fries, and their homemade Tropical Splash. Let me tell you... I'm still thinking about those wings. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right kick of heat. The fries were golden and perfectly seasoned, and that drink? A refreshing burst of tropical flavor that tied the whole meal together. Southern food just hits different--and somehow, even the water tasted better here. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in town!
I've been avoiding posting this review, but it wouldn't be fair to others if I didn't. I know I'll probably catch some flack or criticism for it, but it is what it is. I don't get paid for this. I don't receive free food. I experience these restaurants just like any other customer, from the moment I walk in to the moment I leave. That being said, here's my honest review of Yo' Mama's! I went here with friends and family for lunch, and my first impression was great. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff was friendly and efficient. To start on a positive note, everyone else in my group really enjoyed their food. They said the fish was well-seasoned and delicious, and they had no complaints. Unfortunately, I wasn't as lucky. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles, and while it looked absolutely delicious, the taste didn't match the appearance. Let's start with the chicken. It was fried to perfection crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, practically falling off the bone. No issues there. However, the biggest problem was the complete lack of seasoning. It tasted like it was simply floured and fried no salt, no pepper, nothing. I was so disappointed that I couldn't even finish it and ended up giving it away. As for the waffle, it was cooked beautifully crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. It was good, but unfortunately, syrup didn't seem to be an option. Instead, I was given something that resembled honey butter but had a strange, fruity taste and a gritty texture, which threw it off for me. Had I just received regular syrup, I think I would have enjoyed it much more. Now, let me be clear I hate that I even have to say this but this review is not meant to bash or tear down a Black-owned business. I was genuinely excited to try this place, only to walk away feeling let down. This is why I always try to dine with others when I do reviews to get a well rounded perspective. I had three other people with me, and they all enjoyed their meals. Unfortunately, I just drew the short straw that day. Final thoughts: Based on my personal experience, I'd have to rate my meal 5/10 not because the food wasn't cooked well, but because key elements of flavor were missing. That said, would I return? Yes. The food was prepared properly, and the restaurant itself had a great atmosphere. They just missed the mark on seasoning, which is crucial. I'd still encourage others to check this place out. Every dining experience is different, and just because mine wasn't great doesn't mean yours won't be. Hopefully, if I visit again, my experience will be much better!
I came here on the Monday morning of MLK day. We were able to park on the street but if we wouldn't have found a spot there was a parking garage not too far away. The restaurant was pretty full but there was still seating. It's a large venue. The servers were nice and pretty quick as well; however, one of them forgot to wipe the last remaining table dry after they wiped it with a wet towel so we had to dry it off ourselves. I ordered the peach cobbler chicken & waffle at the recommendation of a friend who loved it. They set the peaches and syrup mixture on the side. The chicken was fried extra crispy, but I didn't taste any hint of seasoning, not even salt or pepper. It had a red tint around some parts of the chicken which my guess was probably paprika, but I could not taste that either so it was pretty bland. I put the peaches on top of the chicken and stacked the chicken over the center of the waffle since they'd placed them over to the side and then draped a small amount of the syrup mixture over the dish. The waffle was okay. I wasn't sure if it was soft in the middle from the chicken sitting on it or if it wasn't cooked long enough. Overall I did not like this dish but would return to try other items on the menu.
Some of the best home cooking with everything made to order. Any choice from the menu will come with great portions and even better taste. You're always greeted with a smile and check out brunch on the 2nd and last weekend's of the month. Run don't walk to Yo Mama's for lunch. PS-you can order ahead too from the website or toast app.
I love the new location. This time I got shrimp tacos, fries, and broccoli. I ordered online and when I came inside it was ready. The service was quick and the ambiance was spacious. I will definitely be back
Somehow this was my first time at this Birmingham staple. I tried the Hot Chicken Sandwich with fries, and I was not disappointed! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the fries were the perfect amount of crispy. All-around a great lunch spot to zip into when you're looking for a quick, tasty lunch!
The food was delicious and fresh. The service was great. The ambiance was natural and well lite. It is great for family time or nice conversations
3 years ago
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
5 years ago
Came to B-ham for the weekend to see my best friend. He's always hyping me up about food (because I'm super picky). Long story short he gave me to option of an old faithful for brunch or a new spot. Oddly enough I said let's try something new. When I tell you that I wish there were 10 stars to give!!! From the moment we walked in the owner felt like family. We chatted at the counter and I felt like I was at my cousin'em house. Now let's get into this food! Babyyyyyyyy my fish was so good I literally picked up the crumbs with my fingers and sucked that tartar sauce and hot sauce from under my nails without any care in the world for decency!! The lemonade and tropical splashhhhhhhh!!! Mwah chef's kiss, chef's kiss!!!! I feel like the lemons were planted, picked, squeezed and stirred with all the love of the ancestors because I had to sit and look at that bottle to make sure I knew where this delectable flavor was coming from! Long story short, we'll be back tomorrow before I hit the road!!! read more
2 years ago
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
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We looked up this place on Yelp and seen their chicken and waffles and had to try it out. But when we arrived and seen the menu and we just had to try their fried catfish plate and the shrimp and grits. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The catfish is perfectly fried , still moist but with a nice crisp on the outside. They also use the same corneal dredge on the fried which I loved. My husband got a side of cheese grits . If you've never had grits you should definitely give them a try. I got the shrimp and grits , This was everything I wanted it to be. Tender shrimp, spicy sausage, bell peppers and onions. The sauce is so flavorful. I dipped my husband's catfish in it. They also sell bottled drinks, plus their own lemonade and tropical drink. We will definitely be back to try the chicken and waffles and the wing plate. Now to go and walk it off lol Oh and everything is made to order fresh in house read more
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First off, all the negative reviews over parking, you all need to grow up and understand a city! Yes, parking is challenging in front of the venue. However, it's downtown, so drive a block and walk, it will be fine! Okay on to the review, i have been coming to this restaurant for lunch for about a year now on and off. Each time it's the same experience, they have good food and a special of the day. Come early and know what you want to eat by the time you get to the front. They have a small menu but do all the items very well! It's a great blend of southern and soul food! They have indoor and outdoor sitting. I routinely bring friends and customers here, and they don't disappoint they shrimp and grits to the hot wings and fries are great and on point. Tastes just like a family kitchen's home cooking with their personality infused with the food! read more
3 years ago
The server Symone had me on point with the food. The service was great, and the food reminded me of Roscos chicken and waffles. The lights were great and the music wasn't overly loud. Very relaxed environment read more
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It was very delicious. I wish I could have ordered more. The waffles and chicken was good. Chicken cooked to perfection. The seafood omelette was amazing as well. And I was told by a member of the party that the French toast was very good. The food was great. The wait time could have been busy but they are very popular so it was understandable. read more
6 years ago
I first found Yo' Mama's thanks to the Yelp app. This was back before the Pandemic so we did dine-in. Tip: The restaurant is currently open for lunch hours Monday-Friday 10:30am-2:30pm. You can order online for curbside pick-up and take-out. Visit their website to place your order. We were greeting with smiles and warm Southern hospitality when we first arrived. The venue was completely packed, but they did an excellent job of getting us seated and keeping us informed about the length of the wait before our table was ready. Everything I've tried here was delicious! We particularly enjoyed the Chicken plate and the Spanish rice with grits. I look forward to a return visit when dine-in is once again an option, but for now I'm glad they do curb-side pickup. Highly recommended! read more
TL;dr: Get your chicken and waffles here. The food was amazing. The chicken was in the running for the best fried chicken I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. You get the choice of peach cobbler or fresh fruit on the waffle (we got one each on the side) and they were both delicious. The syrup isn't like a maple syrup and that's a good thing because it works so much better with the waffle. Service was quick and everyone was very friendly. Get there early as the line can get long when they're busy. I'd absolutely recommend anyone that likes chicken and waffles to come here. read more
4 years ago
Stopped prior to our flight out (we were in Alabama for The Civil Rights Trail) and we were not disappointed! I haven't had Fried Chicken and Waffles in over a decade since I am Gluten free. The waffle was light and fluffy, the fried chicken was delicious and not overly greasy. The homemade syrup was AMAZING. If you are in Birmingham, you have to eat here! The food smelled so good and I was so excited to start eating I forgot to take a picture before I started! read more
4 years ago
Such a treat to have an entire menu that is GF. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the food was delicious. We're visiting from Nashville and just may need to make another stop here on our way back home. read more
Huge fan. I devoured my shrimp n' grits in 3 minutes or less it was that good. It was so hard choosing one thing off the menu to order, because I had heard so many great things about the chicken and waffles too! But yes, very tasty and delicious and I would certainly come back!! read more
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Best freaking waffles in ALABAMA, y'all!! The wing sauce is so good you'll eat the rest with your spoon. Delicious & the hospitality can't be beat because they treat you like you just walked in to eat @ home. I loved Yo' Mama's and I'd say it's my favorite! So glad we tried something new today! read more
4 years ago
Yum yum yum!! How did I not know this wonderful black-owned restaurant existed? Apparently it's been around for 5 years. Nestled in a convenient part of downtown, next door to Urban Standard, this establishment does not disappoint. I went around 9 on a Monday and it wasn't crowded (I hear it can get quite busy). The woman who took our order was so friendly, and practically walked us through the menu. My friend and I both opted for the chicken and pancakes--she got lemon pepper wings and I got regular. The pancakes were phenomenal. They are thick, but no like Popeyes biscuit thick, and they have a scrumptious buttery, crispy outside which was to die for. The lemon pepper wings were the bomb and although the plains were good and crispy, the lemon pepper definitely won hands down in terms of flavor. You must try their special syrup on either the pancakes or waffles. You won't be disappointed! read more
6 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place for awhile but never got around to it. My last visit home I stopped by to try the famous chicken and waffles. I was greeted as soon as I walked to the door, I was able to order right away and my food was ready literally in 5 mins. The food and service were amazing. They did provide curbside option and even offered to bring my food to the car once it was ready but I opted to stay inside and wait so I could get a feel for the restaurant. I ordered the chicken and waffles (of course!) with the half hot/half fried wings and the peach cobbler topping on the waffle. My dad ordered the fruit topping waffle and the fried wings. Omg it was so much food I couldn't even finish it. The food was still fresh and hot by the time I made it home. Even my dad couldn't finish his order lol. This restaurant is truly a gem and I'm so happy that it lived up to the hype lol read more
4 years ago
Fire AF!!! EVERYTHING is house-made and will literally make you wanna slap yo mama!! Chicken & Waffles with homemade syrup and whipped cream will make you rethink life itself! Get one of all the juices or go back like me and by 3 more of each. I'm not playin bro.... It's legit!! read more
4 years ago
I got the chicken and waffles with fresh fruit and oh my Goshhhhh!! It was delicious. We're from Memphis traveling and we'll definitely have to come back to Birmingham soon. I told them that I never want a waffle again without their homemade syrup. read more
Awesome fried chicken(wings) and waffles. I will definitely come back for another meal if I am in the area. It is clear it is a local favorite as others were greeted by name and I was welcomed for may "first" visit. The downtown area is most active during lunch and Yo' Mama's hours are mostly over lunch but there are occasions where they are open for dinner. It is worth the extra effort to come here. read more
4 years ago
Gluten free options here!!! For the first time Ever I was able to eat Chicken & Waffles with fruit topping & it was amazing Yummy & gluten free!! Highly recommend Yo' Mama's for anyone! read more
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Amazing food and service!!! We will definitely be back. Friendly atmosphere so good just friendly at home service, I didn't get a picture of my sweetheart's plate but he had a shrimp plate and it was amazing as well. read more
7 years ago
Simple. Unfussy. Hearty. Well-seasoned. Comforting. Filling. I could think of a thousand adjectives to describe our breakfast this morning. All of them good. I had the salmon croquettes with eggs and cheese grits. Didn't have to touch the salt and pepper. Didn't have to doctor the grits. It was just simple perfection. I also snagged a little bacon. Delicious. The atmosphere is warm but hip. The crowd was relaxed and at ease. It was a perfect Saturday in Birmingham breakfast, and we will be back. read more
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Yo' Mama's was recommended to me by a friend. I currently live in Chicago but I'm from AL so when the opportunity approached to be able to visit Birmingham I knew the exact place where I should go. It was still breakfast time when my mom and I visited so we both ordered the chicken and waffles and shared a side of cheese grits. The chicken and waffles came with whipped cream and strawberry's on top with about 5 or 6 pieces of fried chicken. The meal was amazing, my mom and I raved on about how good the fried chicken was and how soft the waffle was. Yo' Mamas even have their own house syrup that they make from scratch. I don't know exactly what's in it but I'm thinking maybe brown sugar. The restaurant is small, luckily we found a seat but if we didn't we would have had to sit outside or take it to go. I throughly enojoyed the food and can not wait to go back read more
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What/Which Saturdays are they open for breakfast?
We’re open for brunch 9am-1pm every 2nd and last Saturday of each month. We hope to see you soon!
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