Pros- service was friendly enough when we had their attention, not exceptional. I got a piece of quiche and hubbie got a ham and cheese omelette. It was good, but average. Environment was ok but nothing special. Cons- we waited for someone to even acknowledge us when we first arrived. Then waited for what seemed like forever our drink order. Then waited another eternity for it to arrive. Got our food shortly behind that. Would I return? Probably not and search for another place when we return to the area. read more

Good interesting food but ssslllloooowww. Go when you have the time RR sandwich for breakfast.

I always enjoy going to Mama's Cafe. The food is always fresh and tasty. Their baked goods are the best in town. I highly recommend Mama's Cafe for breakfast or lunch. Their sour cream cinnamon muffins are awesome. read more

Oh my gosh!! This place is such a gem. The staff were unbelievably warm and welcoming. The young men who were waiting tables were so sweet and kept coming to check on me and gave me plenty of time to order, check out the menu, and enjoy the ambience of the restaurant. The back patio is so serene with the plants and the little fountain with the water running. I felt so safe and comfortable I could have stayed and read all day long. Not to mention the food was delicious! I had the rustic avo toast with a side of fruit. 10/10 I live out of town and I will for sure be coming back here when I come back to this area!! Thank you Mama's! read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Back patio - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

Our first time in Ukiah, we accidentally went here when looking for breakfast. We are so happy we ended up here. I had the chilaquiles and my partner had the breakfast burrito. They were both soo good and well priced. A woman who I assume was the owner helped serve us and seat us, she was sweet and attentive. I loved it here. Would go back. So cute, quirky atmosphere, artsy vibes, and damn good breakfast. read more

Love this homey breakfast spot in town. My favorite place by far. Love their benedicts and waffles! My man always enjoys their Alaskan scramble! Last time I got an order of scrambled eggs with cheddar and it was like my Grandma used to make them. Kind of blown away by the bad review, because they don't deliver. It's a small run business and if you're always only 4 minutes away then go in and enjoy the ambiance, or take your food to go. The girls who work there are the bomb.com. Always so friendly and smile when we walk in. It's a seat yourself restaurant, so you choose where you're comfortable. My one suggestion would be for them to get a door stopper, cause that front door really likes to slam, lol but definitely won't keep me away! read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Right after I posted my review I went in to find that Mama's does indeed deliver! - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

Good for breakfast items. Not happy with the sandwiches. Too much bread; Not enough filling. Bowls are fine. Good service though. Love the patio great place for a coffee drink. read more

Food was OK nothing special. Service was not very good .ordered a ice latte ,received a hot one ,sent to have remade and got it when finished eating,,,,,,had to wait very long to get my bill,then when paying they could not find it on the computer,,,,,, read more

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Awesome little breakfast and lunch spot in Ukiah. The owner runs the place so there is a homey feel to it. Food is pretty good, and portions are fine. Bakery next door, cute spot. read more

Dining at Mama's Cafe and Bakery is truly and adventure. Bakery goods are one of my favorites and the variety keeps changing so your always have a surprise to look forward to. Next is the dining atmosphere. You can dine indoors. My favorite is the 'fresh-air' outdoor area where it is covered and quiet enough to have a relaxing chat with your dining partner. Last, but not least, the 'Rosemary Potatoes', pictured below. You must try them! read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Rosemary Potatoes are the best I have ever tasted, honestly you must try them. - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

Came here this morning for the first time. Always heard great things about this spot ... but unfortunately my food today was completely burnt and inedible. Don't think I'll be making my way back in anytime soon read more

best breakfast/lunch in Ukiah:) small hometown feel, fresh homemade food with unique & delicious flavors/ingredients. Servers are very fun, upbeat, and casual.. it's a tiny, but well designed cafe/bakery that puts a lot of love into their food, so it gets very busy & usually ends up having a line (but that's how you know it's good) read more

Everything's great and fresh. Best breakfast in town, rosemary potatoes are addictive. Worth the wait on weekends! Muffins are incredible, if you have room - good for sharing. read more

Great food. Love the waffles (best in Ukiah) and egg dishes. Service is great and best restaurant coffee. Pot of coffee brought to table. Muffins are delicious. In summer back patio is open. Great poached eggs, ask for soft poached. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Lunch salads are delicious as well as sandwiches. Easy parking in nearby lot and on School street. Save your appetite as portions are large. I like the hi tables in the front. Can do lots of people watching. Pretty great restaurant especially for breakfast. read more

I love this place but dang... when I arrived i was told to sit anywhere but there were no open (clean) tables so i felt dumb just standing there, she pointed me to a dirty table and said it would be cleaned soon. I have seen it much more busy with far less staff. 20 minute wait for coffee and waitress with an attitude. No gravey available for the Lumberjack waffle and no discount but no extra syrup without a charge. Worst experience ever. read more

I had lunch here with a friend the other day. Neither one of us liked it that well. It was too foo foo for my tastes, trying to be more trendy than tasty. I had the Focaccia Chicken Pesto. It was OK but was trying too hard. There were a lot of flavors but they didn't blend well. Some were overpowering. We sat outside. It was warm but quite. read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Focaccia Chicken Pesto - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

Don't pass up this little cafe. Oh my those rosemary garlic potatoes so flipping good. Nice staff and delicious foods. So no photo I ate my meal to quickly. read more

Decided to stop and have some breakfast. It was really, really good. We have decided that we need to come back. Staff needs some work, but Food is on Q! Thanks Mama's read more

Potatoes are cooked 3 times which can leave them oily and wayy too crunchy. Fiest boiled, then fried, then fried again right before going on your plate. They also put whole chunks of rosemary on top which is just too much. Perhaps grinding it in a spice/coffee grinder would be a good compromise? Thats about all I have negative ro say Anyway on a positive note this place has the BEST Hollandaise sauce ever, I dont eat eggs anymore but I CRAVE this sauce every now and then. Her Baked goods, while loaded with butter & sugar, are amazing. My favorites are the orange choc. chip and any lemon glazed muffin. Breadsticks GO FAST so call in and make sure they still have them if thats what youre going for. See offers lots of Gluten Free options both in baked goods and on the menu. Make sure to get a road runner sandwhich if you havent yet, customizable or pick from the ones they make. read more

I had been craving eggs Benedict since the COVID restrictions began. The day before yesterday I called Mama's Cafe and was joyed to discover that they were open for take-out and we're making eggs Benedict. It was so delicious, especially paired with iced Chai on a hot day. read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Eggs Benedict - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

I've been going to this restaurant for a few years, it's always been mediocre but I like to support small business in town. This last visit will be my last visit. Ordered a turkey melt, ( special of the day ). Waitress brought the sando with the cheese on the side. I asked what was up with that? A turkey MELT should have the cheese melted on the sando. Not rocket science. Why the cheese was on the side I don't know and don't care. They should have at least comped a drink or said "sorry about that" or something. Instead they just ignored my inquiry and I ate a $14 "Melt" and left a few pieces of cheese on a side plate for them to reuse or feed to the mice or something. The whole thing was just weird. After being a regular customer, always giving 20% tips, this was just lame. I will take my business elsewhere. Tastebuds or Schatts are much better food for the same price or less. read more

I could die for these breadsticks. After covid I'm glad to see our local businesses still in action!

If you like well over cooked potato bowls this is your place. Got the baked bacon broccoli bowl and there's a bunch of old over done broccoli and potatoes... and little bit of cheese and extra crispy bacon... pretty below average but I guess you can get away with that when there's not many options in town. Disappointed and hungry. read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

This place used to be really good but every time I go there it gets worse and worse. I have had both delivery and ordered here and both times had problems. On Mother's Day we ordered delivery of three meals and 3 drinks. The meals were delivered cold and the drinks were not even delivered. Phones calls went unanswered as well as messages though their facebook page. Going there to eat is no better because the staff will avoid eye contact in an attempt to not have to seat you. The food is good about half the time but one more than one occasion it has been inedible. Their hollandaise sauce is salty and sour as if it's made with only lemon juice. I don't recommend as there are two other spots near by that serve amazing food. read more

Truly the best sit down breakfast in town. The potatoes are crispy and the orange juice is really fresh!

We picked the best spot to stop for breakfast when traveling through Ukiah on the 101! Quaint little place with an outdoor patio, excellent food & service. Made me want to move to Ukiah so I could eat there weekly! read more

Best breakfast in ukiah. Sourdough pancake is amazing! I've never had anything like it. Cute outdoor patio area too.

Not a fan of this place. Food was mediocre and the service was, although friendly, it was pretty slow. The place wasn't even busy when I went. Won't be coming back here unfortunately. read more

We had an awesome breakfast at Mama's Cafe! It's a little tricky to find because the entry doors and the sign are obscured by trees. The cafe is directly across the street from the Maple Cafe. It's definitely worth finding for breakfast or lunch. Mama's is actually 2 separate spaces with 2 separate entry doors, a bakery on the left side and a sit-down restaurant on the right side. They're connected by a pass-through window. So if you order coffee or a pastry in the cafe, it will be passed through to your server from the bakery side--pretty cool! I read the negative reviews about messed up orders, bad food, and slow service. My daughter and I didn't experience anything like this. The food was awesome. Our orders were correct and they came out quickly. The service was also very good and our server was on top of everything. She had a very pleasant demeanor. Thanks, Mama's Cafe! We'll be back to try pastries and to try some lunch! -Daddy Maxx Retro read more

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Great food! Fresh and yummy. Their baked good are decadent and breakfast is always a pleasure. They lack non-dairy options for coffee/tea the last time I went in. Sit out back for an added treat! read more

After hearing the attributes of Mama's from friends at SPACE for 20+ years, a couple of friends & I finally enjoyed a delightful lunch at Mama's. The food preparation was superb and the attentive service was a delight. The cafe is well named, the food truly is like my Mom would prepare and feed the family. Next time you drive through town, stop and enjoy a fine meal prepared by Mama. read more

Great service. Best decaf coffee on the planet. The Regular coffee is also superb. Great food. Consistently good. Recommend Poached eggs over kale, Frittata and avi toast. We are happy to drive over an hour to eat breakfast here. read more

One of the best food spots in Ukiah area. Family owned, detailed oriented. Just generally a great restraunt.

10/10 food is always on point the service here is beyond exceptional they make you feel so welcomed

GREAT BREAKFAST IF YOU WANT A NICE GOOD MEAL TO FILL YOU UP. I know the owner and she is very very nice, highly recommend unless you don't like good food... read more

Amazing restaurant! I had the works potato bowl, the favors were immaculate. My acquaintance had the special waffle and it was quite lovely. We also got the coffee for free. Considering we had just come from camping in Pillsbury Lake where our car got stuck in the mud and we couldn't cook any of our food due to high fire danger it was a nice end to our trip from hell :) read more

Mama's Cafe Bakery - Special waffle and works potato bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Ukiah, California

Probably the best breakfast I've had in years! All the flavors were on point, staff was awesome, and I am so happy we happen to stumble upon this place! Highly recommend!!! Eggs bene was amazing, the waffle with strawberries and whip , and the rosemary garlic potatoes were off the charts delicious don't wait, run, and get some amazing breakfast now! read more

The eggs Benedict were far more than perfect! The service was absolutely great. This restaurant is a nice break from city life.

I understand many businesses are doing their best during the times of COVID-19.... now Mama's Cafe and Bakery has a nice homie atmosphere and a good food selection for eating.... but their servers are not great. Maybe it's just me, but what I notice every time I eat, which is alone, and other individuals that eat alone, don't get great service. I do see many people smiling and enjoying their time and to each their own; but I want good service and that should be expected when it comes to a restaurant that is labeled as four stars right? Now I come here because of the food, which is to my liking, but every time I get, not so great service... it's just a "hi, choose a seat, what would you like" and then THATS it.... no checking in EVER "how is everything? Are you still doing good? Can I get you anything else?" No it just goes straight to the bill AND even at the bill there is no "was everything to your liking?" Etc. Only upon entry and ordering is there a very small amount of communication from whatever server I get..... Now like I said I notice this with people who go and eat by themselves, because I do notice more of a server experience with people who go in groups of three or more and I don't know why that is here. Once again Good food, thank you kitchen for all you do, but I think.... for a four star restaurant, need better service. read more

This was a sweet little cafe that served a very basic yet pretty tasty breakfast. Waitstaff was kind and prompt. There was a beautiful patio out back that you could dine on. They made a great latte as well! The atmosphere was colorful and cheery, and there were lots of bright and vivid paintings all over the brick walls. read more

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