Mama Sure Knows Best
Everyone’s heard of Mama’s; if you haven’t, it’s time to get on the bandwagon, and I mean now. For those of you in the dark, it’s a super famous (and deservedly so) brunch spot in my favorite neighborhood, North Beach. This tucked away treasure is not on the main drag, but well worth the detour. Their food has been featured several times on the Food Network®, as the massive line outside can attest to. While this wait can be up to an hour and a half, there’s always a way to get through this and still stay excited for the upcoming deliciousness. Try bringing your own mimosas like we did. While they are $7.50 for a small glass inside (and don’t get me wrong, I AM encouraging ordering them), you can fill up on the cheap with the B.Y.O.M. method. On a sunny day in North Beach, nothing beats a little day drinking with friends, even while standing in line.
Once in, you order straight away (cash only, keep in mind) so your food can start to cook before you sit (how efficient!). It’s the cutest place too – small and quaint, with hints of old world charm. Then the food comes out and all other stimulus turns into white noise. Gorgeous presentation combined with mouth-watering ingredients makes for a spectacular Sunday brunch experience. A
favorite of my group, and a must try, was the Monte Cristo sandwich. Ham and turkey on warm bread, toasted with cheese, then egg battered and fried – they pair this delight with a sweet jam for the perfect savory/sweet blend. I mean, are you kidding me? It’s perfect!
All this and the service is impeccable, too. They are friendly, fast, and your glass is never empty, whether it be water, coffee, or something stronger. I can’t recommend this place enough. Go try Mama’s if you haven’t, and if it’s one of your favorites too, I’ll see you in line.
Peach and love Xo
