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    Mama Koko's

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Destiny S.

    I went for a quick bite before going into the office. The aura of this place is so bright. I want to explore more Mama Koko's and hooper house. My mango matcha was so goos and my blueberry muffin being warmed up made my day. I was able to enjoy breakfast and read.

    Maria W.

    I've had this place on my list of places to go for quite some time now and Mama Koko's was everything I thought it would be. I was there for the later night crowd that consist of dancing and good ole carrying own, but I has an amazing time. I had a shrimp bowl that had of course shrimps, black beans, collard greens and rice and omg... it was so delicious. The drinks were amazing as well. Now the voices, it feels like going to your Aunties house, relaxing in the living room while she cooks dinner, while thee best food aroma comes from the kitchen. The arrangement of furniture and the hospitality makes u feel at home .

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    Kiana M.

    What a great experience. Definitely a hidden gem. Unfortunately, I did not try their food. But the vibes were great. They were playing R&B music which I loved. Its hard to describe what type of establishment this was. It was kind of like a cafe but also a restaurant and bar. When we walked in we first noticed the beautiful artwork on the walls and the old infrastructure. I think the building was an old house. The artwork was African American inspired. The service was impeccable. The barista/ bar tender was very nice and easy going. He gave us some time to look at the menu. We ordered the old fashioned which was delicious. They had so many cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from. Overall, it was a great experience. If you are in the area please check out Mama KoKo's you will not be disappointed! Cheers!

    Sarah H.

    Cannot say enough good things about this spot! When my group of *15* decided we wanted to head to late night drinks, the staff at Mama Koko's could not have been more inviting (despite their initial look of trepidation, they were great sports about us inundating them and offered us spots at the bar!) The on tap cocktails made service super quick, and the bartender was so kind. The Chula Vista is one of my new fav drinks in the city! Thanks for the hospitality and amazing drinks, Mama Koko's!

    Briana G.

    Was dilly-dallying around Baltimore and heard music coming from the windows, which immediately caught my attention. Intrigued, I decided to stop into Mama Koko. There were many studios within the establishment, and it just so happened that there was a pop-up event happening that day. I learned these events take place every second Saturday, and this one was extra special since it landed on Mother's Day weekend. My favorite studio was the perfume studio. The scents literally lured me through the door. While I was there, more and more people started arriving for the brunch rush, which showed just how popular this spot is. The strawberry iced matcha was delicious! I loved the setup, the atmosphere, and the overall experience. I'll definitely be returning.

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    Thembi S.

    I'd heard good things about Mama Koko's, so decided to visit. I wasn't expecting the venue to be part of a larger building, but was still charmed by the open space with antique moldings and finishes. Mama Koko's itself is a large, open space with open seating. You order up front then seat yourself. This concept wasn't immediately clear to me, so I asked an employee for help. I went with a bowl, it was delicious. And I sat and ate in some really cool ambiance. I was solo, but find Mama Koko's seems better for groups.

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    Jasmin J.

    Such a big beautiful space! Friendly service at the coffee bar and the caramel macchiato was made perfectly. Will definitely return again to check out the businesses on the 2nd floor!!

    Tiffany M.

    I love Mama Koko's! Settled on the first floor of the historic Hooper house, Mama Koko's just has a particular charm that makes you feel right at home. There is an art gallery, AYE gallery and altar studio, right above the cafe that always has an amazing exhibit on display as well as several other businesses in the building including tailors, candle/perfumery shop and so much more. The food is delicious and I recommend the salmon crogel or smashburger but you cannot go wrong with one of their signs cocktails. High traffic on Friday and Saturday nights and some special events on the occasional Saturday Morning

    Kendall B.

    Stopped by for some drinks on the patio while the sun set. Grabbed a pina colada drink, which was SO boozy, but delicious and beautiful. While we were out on the patio, another customer was roaming around and sparking up conversation, and our waitress was kind enough to keep conversation with us so we could avoid him, which was extremely thoughtful. Besides that, the patio is lovely! Beautiful garden space, lots of seating, and pretty hanging lights. Love this spot, as usual!

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    Madison S.

    I stopped by Mama Koko's on a Thursday afternoon around 5pm for a quick cocktail. I found street parking easily, but there was also available parking in their lot on Saint Paul street. I was told to seat myself and there was a good amount of open seating available between the bar, two person tables around the bar, and the couches + tables on the first floor. I chose a seat at the bar and ordered at boozy Madvillain cocktail. It was delightful and not too sweet, but strong. I was told you can't use laptops at the bar, so be mindful of that if you are intending to get caught up on work like I was. I'm not sure why laptops are not allowed but it definitely encouraged me to be more present and social which is always a good thing.

    Smkd Collrd Greens, Rsted Swt Potatoes , Wings: Rum Bttrd Bffalo, Liberian Mtblls, Lionheart (Mocktail), Fshn Killa, & Koko's Gngr Beer.
    Jada C.

    Well Well Welll !! My niece loves this place!! I finally tried and I absolutely understand why my niece loves it!! It's super easy to locate this establishment, plenty of street parking, a huge vibe!! The décor was so chill, relaxing, and comfy. I met a friend there before a show nearby. We sat at the back bar. We were greeted and assisted by Cierra. She was GREAT! She answered all of my questions regarding food and beverages. Watching her make beverages was so cool!! Poetry in motion. I swear we watched her make at least 10-15 beverages in 30 minutes. Well, it sure felt like it. They were all so pretty. Collectively, we ordered the following. Smoked Collard Greens - Good Roasted Sweet Potatoes- Great. Well seasoned. Wings: Rum Buttered Buffalo - Flavorful, tender. Liberian Meatballs - Yum! Saucy, Spicy. Lionheart (Mocktail) - VERY refreshing. Delish. Fashion Killa - Interesting beverage. Great beverage!! Koko's Ginger Beer - A popular menu item !! My friend loved it. Loved it a lot. Everything came out pretty quickly. I can't wait to visit again to try more food and beverage items.

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    Breana S.

    First time sitting outside and second time visiting the restaurant. We went to an art exhibit on the second floor and the sat outside for drinks. There is a nice, private courtyard in the back that we enjoyed sitting in. The food was great- I like the wings and the sauce that comes with the yuca fries.

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    Tiffany D.

    Mama Koko's is definitely still a vibe! Just be mindful of the different timings of their various menus. There is a breakfast/lunch menu, a separate happy hour menu, and then a late night evening menu. There is some cross over, but you could very well go thinking you can get a certain thing and it will not be available. Table service is available after 5pm, order at the counter before then.

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