The people from Crepes on Columbus have moved here for the breakfast + lunch shift! So glad they're back in the neighborhood. Their crepes and standard breakfast fare are the best in the area. read more

Consider going somewhere else to eat. The service was slow, and the food is not that good. The collar green were extremely salty. The hop & johns wasnt very good either. The waitress wasn't aware they were out of the Caribbean Sunrise sauce for the salmon. My lady's food got cold while we waited for the to melt some butter for the very dry salmon. The waitress spilled water all over the table. It was close to a perfect storm of lackadaisical service and lack luster food. Next time I'm just going to Silvia's or even no-frills Manna's restaurant has amazing food. Go anywhere this place. read more

Always enjoy dining at Miss Mamie's Spoonbread! The food is prepared fresh, our order consisted of shrimp entree, jerk chicken entree, and the big chicken sandwich with mini side of potato salad. I placed the order to go. When I arrived, there was a lovely ladies networking event taking place, and it was a true privilege to see Ms. Norma Jean the Owner. I have been dining at Miss Mamie's Spoonbread since the restaurant opened in 1997, and the food is consistently great, one of the best soul food restaurants in Harlem. The atmosphere is laidback, family friendly, that reminds me of being in the South enjoying Sunday dinner. read more

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Came for breakfast, it was EXCELLENT! The savory crepes and sweet crepes both were delicious and had generous fillings, the pancakes were nice and fluffy, and the eggs/ham/sausages were cooked perfectly. The smoothie was great too! The service was good too, they were very nice to all the customers. Nice jazzy music, very chill vibes. read more

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I've ordered from here 3 times now and as a southern gal, it's pretty decent soul food for when I don't feel like cooking myself. The first time I ordered, I got the sampler that included fried shrimp, fried chicken and ribs. I liked the fried chicken the best, but none of the meats blew me away. The mac n cheese was good, as were the greens, but the portion of greens was SO SMALL (pictured). It was in the smallest cup on the tray and they didn't even fill it up. Yams are one of my all time favorite sides, but I did not like theirs at all. They were too firm and also didn't have enough glaze. I also tried the chocolate cake and it was on the dry side. Since the meats didn't wow me, the last 2 times I ordered, I've just gotten the veggie platter. The first time, I tried to get greens, cabbage, and mac n cheese - but the restaurant called saying they were out of greens, so I settled for double cabbage. They kinda skimped on how they filled the largest section of the takeout. You'd think that since they were out of what I actually ordered, they'd have done me a solid and gave me a full portion. But no. During my most recent order, there was a mix-up with Grubhub canceling my order because the driver arrived and apparently thought the store was closed. The restaurant called me asking me if I'd canceled (which I did not) bc they made the food and it was waiting to be picked up. Ultimately, I felt bad about them making the food, so I ordered on Uber eats (even more expensive!) so it didn't have to go to waste. I got greens, cabbage and mac again and it was fine, but the greens were in the largest section of the tray and it was literally half empty (pls look at the photo!!). This time really rubbed me the wrong way They're good when I don't feel like cooking myself, but at nearly for $20 for a veggie platter - the least they can do is fill the tray. read more

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My sisters and I came here on a Friday night. We were late for our reservation at 8:15pm so when we walked in the bartender/server said they were closing in 1 minute 8:30pm. I was shocked a restaurant in Harlem closed so early. He let us sit and order thankfully. The restaurant was small but nice inside. They played such good music. My sisters ordered a rum punch and tequila sunrise. I stuck with a water. We were starving so ordered cornbread immediately. We all got fried chicken. Everything came out fresh and hot. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy. They ran out of rice and peas so I got candied yams which were still good. I enjoyed the Mac & cheese. We didn't have any room for dessert. They are known for their peach cobbler. Next time, I want to try it. read more

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Miss Mamie's brings me back to my time living down South! The food at Miss Mamie's is very good and reasonably priced - the portions are huge and you really can't go wrong with whatever you order. I particularly enjoyed the collared greens and the candied yams - the fried shrimp were also really good and crispy. Perhaps the best part of Miss Mamie's though is the atmosphere. The service is calm and laid back, and everyone is extremely friendly. Our server gave us a bunch of recommendations and Miss Mamie's is clearly a neighborhood place- everyone said hi to each other upon walking in (we were right by the door so we were greeted quite often!) and it was just really pleasant to be here. I've wanted to try this place for years and I can't believe we finally made it here in 2024. We will absolutely be back. read more

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A group of friends and I came here for dinner after an urban hike around Upper Manhattan parks. The space was lovely and prettily decorated with gorgeous, colorful floral arrangements all over, a red piano, framed portraits, cute little lamps, white tables and chairs with pale yellow walls. There was a nice, cozy atmosphere. I decided to order the Sampler, which came with Fried Cat Fish, Ribs, Fried Chicken, along with 3 sides. I went with the Candied Yams, Mac & Cheese, as well as Rice & Peas. I loved that this platter came with a little bit of everything. The Fried Cat Fish was lightly breaded, perfectly crispy, flaky and wonderfully well seasoned. The Ribs were smothered in bold, savory sauce, and delightfully tender. Fried Chicken was oh so crunchy, nicely juicy, and full of great flavor. Candied Yams were soft, in a warm, cinnamony sauce. Mac & Cheese was quite cheesy, creamy, with a tasty crust. Finally, Rice & Peas were pretty good and had just the right consistency. Service was solid. Our waitress was welcoming and everything came out in a timely manner. We all definitely enjoyed our meal here! read more

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Everything is wonderful! Delicious food, kind service, and incredible ambiance! I had a wonderful Sunday brunch here with delicious Lorraine quiche, crepes, and French toast! Everything was prepared perfectly! read more

Amazing service, ambiance and food every single time! This restaurant feels like grandma's house and my entire family sits and eats and talks for hours whenever we go! I have no photos to share of the food because we are so in the moment the phones aren't picked up! Do yourself a favor and check it out the next time that you are in the city!! A bonus if the amazing owner is there when you visit! read more

As a native of the South, I find that most Harlem soul food has lost its soul being two or three generations removed from the real deal brought with the Great Migration. Ms. Norma Jean Darden's dishes are first-generation direct from her families' kitchens in the Carolinas and Alabama where her fine fare is just called, "food." Miss Mamie's is my go to spot for authentic Southern home cooking, and soul. read more

The experience was thoroughly enjoyable. Tasty food and nice service. Their cooking enhances natural flavors healthfully. Workers maintain service standards as high as their food. I'm wholly pleased with this restaurant. read more

Closest thing to my grandmother's home cooking. Mrs Norma is my restaurant grandma ha ha. Her food is so good. I love the bbq chicken with Mac and cheese and greens yum! The desserts are great I eat almost everything I'd recommend the banana pudding or cake. Dining in is like time traveling you can make a TikTok or something and go viral. The staff is very friendly they actually want to work there unlike other places read more

I was craving soul food and was sold on this place as historic contender in the Best Soul Food in NYC category. I arrived for an early dinner with a friend on a Saturday. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated and there was only one other group dining at that time with one service member visible. We were automatically brought cold cornbread which I only nibbled on. The Famous Seafood Gumbo was a good appetizer with a moderate of spicy taste; definitely the Shining Star of my dining experience. I opted for the Southern Fried Chicken and Rib Combo which came with two pieces of chicken and two ribs covered in BBQ sauce. The meats were seasoned well but I would have liked more seasoning in the sides of collard greens and Macaroni & Cheese. I would not recommend the Peach Cobbler because the flavor was not there but the Red Velvet was better maybe even really good when served at room temperature and not cold. We came in at the perfect time and was able to enjoy our food without having to constantly hunt down the server. Everyone after us was not so lucky and waited too long for cold food or incorrect orders. The kitchen even struggled to get the orders to the many delivery food drivers. Lack of staffing is an issue that would need to be overcame in order for me to return. read more

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Didn't have a full meal! Pros Unpretentious decor Pretty flowered napkins Old school piano Smooth jazz & old school R&B playlist Sweet waitress Fresh squeezed lemonade Outside seating Family photos Hot food Good food Cookbooks to buy Outlets everywhere Happy hour Cons Food took a while Limited vegetarian options $$$ read more

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Food was great. No one complained... I had the jerk chicken and it was wonderful. Friendly service and understanding crew. The problem is that they are understaffed, and food comes to the table one dish at a time. It is likely there is only one cook in the kitchen. We were a group of 6 and three of us had to wait an hour and a half after ordering for the food to arrive. All good, but it makes it difficult to plan. read more

Great improvement over my last visit. I wrote a somewhat harsh review (sometime in 2020) because the service was absolutely horrible. However, I recently visited, and the service was leaps and bounds better than my previous visit two years ago. During this visit, I found everything (especially the service) to be on point. Although I ordered the delicious sampler, I just wished that a couple more shrimp and/or one more rib was included in the sampler. That said, the mac n cheese and the peach cobbler were pretty d*mn tasty. Also, the collard greens (always my go-to at a Soul Food restaurant) were beautifully seasoned. Looking forward to revisiting again. One very, very, very small complaint (which is not even a big deal). The restaurant could expand its Motown playlist. While I love the Temptations My Girl, I probably heard it at least three times during my meal. Eh, who knows maybe someone in the kitchen is a huge fan of the Temptations. read more

This place has the most reliably delicious down-home soul food, with ample portions and at an affordable price with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Invariably the charming owner will greet you to complete a delicious experience! Marvelous! read more

I don't know who needs to hear this the entire yelp community please run don't walk this restaurant is amazing the food is so good well done delightful I had the sampler of ribs fish and fried chicken and it comes with 3 sides I had the French fries which are homemade different candied yams and the Mac cheese let's not even discuss that A graded I cannot stress how well fried the chicken was this place is phenomenal the service was A1 and I met the owner herself very charming soul beautiful person the ambiance is so relaxing family oriented peaceful guys please visit you won't regret it. 5 stars read more

Grew up in Harlem and I used to love Spoonbread. Came all the way from Upstate and the red velvet cake was quite disappointing. Very dry, as soon as I stuck my fork in it, I knew it. The peach cobbler was given to me cold. read more

Went for the first time to celebrate Harlem Restaurant Week and I def would recommend to return!! Had the seafood gumbo followed by smothered pork chops (sides were mashed potatoes and collard greens) ending with lemon pound cake!! Everything was absolutely AMAZING the best thing about this spot is it feels like home. The decor, the plates, the menu selections, the service. The food literally taste like your grand mom made it and that's a great thing. Yes, there may be a wait but please understand that it's the owner herself doing everything from bussing tables to bartending and taking orders. She even fulfills the take out orders. Please be patient as it's so worth it! We enjoyed our visit very much and got a ton of food for only 39 dollars!! read more

As always, the fried chicken was delicious, perfectly crispy and like what we had growing up in Oklahoma. Mashed potatoes and dark gravy, incredible biscuits and the best collard greens anywhere in NYC. Everyone loved it all. Norma Darden is spectacular at orchestrating this cuisine. read more

Food, service, and atmosphere great. Had fried catfish with one side macaroni and cheese both were great. When I first tasted the fish and Mac thought it needed salt. It didn't. The tartar sauce had a slight bite of hot sauce. Dessert was peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Fantastic. Thought I tasted a hint of cinnamon. read more

The food is amazing! Reminds me of Sunday dinners at Grandma's house. I usually don't eat everything but WE ate every morsel. read more

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Mmmm Mmmm Good. Truly enjoyable semi-secret spot. Highly recommended. Their chicken and waffles certainly hold their own.

Miss Mamies Spoonbread lives up to the hype and you should go too! We started with the seafood soup which reminded me of gumbo. The soup itself was well seasoned and had a lot of meat and seafood in it. The soup is basically gumbo and if you like gumbo, this is a must have. Not many places in NYC do this right. For a drink I had the spooonbread punch which is a mix of different juices together. The drink tasted like a fancy Hawaiian Punch. I really enjoyed it but if you don't like sweet drinks, this one is not for you. The first thing we got was the sampler platter which had shrimp, ribs, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collards greens, and corn pudding. You can choose to get the shrimp either fried or grilled and we got the grilled. Everything on this plate was exceptional and delicious. 1. The shrimp was well seasoned, large, and not over cooked. 2. The ribs fell off the bone and were not oversauced. 3. The fried chicken was so good, I was tempted to order a whole plate of it. It was crispy and also very juicy and whatever they brined it with, gave the chicken a very good taste. 3. The Mac and cheese was surprisingly well seasoned and not dry, and the noodles were well cooked and didn't break apart. Probably some of the best Mac and cheese I've had in a while. 4. The collard greens were made right and were not too sour, bitter, or too sweet. I'll admit this isn't my favorite item but this place did it right. 5. The corn pudding is actually just their cornbread which was decent but nothing to call home about. We ended up getting two desserts: 1. Homemade Peach Cobbler - the description says that this is the best in NYC and I believe it. I haven't had cobbler this good since I was in Texas. Peaches are in season and they were soft and delicious and with the combined crust and brown sugar on top and in the cobbler, it was the perfect Summer treat. 2. Banana pudding - says banana pudding is the real deal! Unlike the bread pudding you find out magnolias and other places in New York City this bread pudding has more pudding to nilla wafer ratio. Their pudding includes a meringue crust on top. This type of bread pudding is typically found down south and this place has really perfected it for New York City, when you're there don't skip it! read more

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Had such a lovely experience! Banana pudding was to die for and got to meet the very lovely owner who we bought the cook book from! read more

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

I really love these people. Norma Jean Darden is a staple in the Harlem Community and her establishment often caters for my friends. The customer service is on-point and the food is delicious. They are very reliable and I am very pleased with their menu. Cynthia Horner, Publisher, Right On! Magazine read more

I recently had knee surgery and a friend gave me a $100 Grubhub gift card. I love soul food so this was the perfect use for the card! The food came fast and BOY was it good! We shared the seafood gumbo, thick and chunky with fish and vegetables, and my husband liked the catfish strips. I got the sampler with collard greens, hoppin' john, and candied yams as my sides. My husband got the ribs. The ribs were moist and meaty, the lightly breaded catfish was *chef's kiss*. The chicken was also excellent although I would have liked it slightly spicier. The sides were as good as can be! I LOVE collards and these were perfection! This was my first time eating hoppin' john, and it was delicious. I'll definitely order it again. There was also warm cornbread. Altogether it cost just under $100. A lot of food for the money and we had leftovers. read more

The catfish with Hop 'n John and string beans. Short ribs falling of the bone!! With Mac 'n cheese and collard greens. Of the chart!!! Excellence!!! read more

Arrived at opening, however they were not ready to receive customers. Hostess was very nice as she gave the option to sit and wait or return. There was a limited selection of meats/fish. Collards were seasoned well. Macaroni and cheese was flavorful. Candied yams were good. Chicken could have used more seasoning. It also tasted like it was cooked in old oil or it was refried. read more

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too - Macaroni and Cheese Candled Yams Collard Greens Famous Southern Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything food great customer service priced right,perfect extra size dice of desert my son got made his day.

Fabulous! Food, service, ambiance and there's a piano, too! Fried ChickenAunt Lizzie's Chicken and Waffles

The food is extra delicious.. The service quite slow, and the orders don't always come out right. A great place to eat if you're an early bird. Ambience very clean and bright. Yes, go there! read more

I had completely forgotten about Miss Mamie's restaurant and I'm so glad I returned to have their good soul food. For starters, try the homemade iced tea and her famous seafood gumbo. I promise you will thank me later. Hands down the best I have tasted. I always have fried chicken, mac and cheese, and cabbage. Comes with a warm piece of cornbread. My group had a variety of entrees including the sampler and ordered all of the desserts for the table. They all raved about their food and the desserts. The service and Miss Norma Jean are amazing! I just love Miss Norma Jean and I'm glad I returned back to a place I always loved so much. Pick up a book on the way out and have Miss Norma Jean sign it for you! Just a lovely woman. I'm definitely going to go back this week. read more

I say this respectfully and with love, because I fully support Black owned businesses and want them To win. And I highly respect the tradition of soul food, but I was disappointed with my meal. I hope this review is helpful, as this was my first time at the restaurant. But I always wanted to try because I know the presence it has had in Harlem. The restaurant's aesthetic is very warm and the photos along the walls brought so much love to the room and they were dope to view as I awaited my take out order. But I ordered the smothered Turkey wings, cornbread stuffing and collard greens. My Turkey wings were very tough, and were extremely difficult to eat and the gravy had the consistency of gravy that was previously cold and then reheated. A good portion but the taste and texture were not good. The sides were okay, but again I felt the way it was due to the way it was reheated . And though service was kind of slow; I understand the understaffing many restaurants are experiencing during this challenging time. But this review is strictly for the food. read more

Miss Mamie's Spoonbread (one and two) hold such a special place in my heart and that of my family! I ate it while courting my now husband in our teens, when I didn't feel like cooking for the family, while studying through college, when my son Sean had a car accident just around the corner from the restaurant (Spoonbread Two) where we lived for some time then. We spent a rough long night and day in the hospital. The most special memory of all is from September 28th and 29th, 1999, I was experiencing labor pains and contractions and was told by the hospital to walk all the way home to Harlem and back and that I'd be ready to deliver in full blown labor. I being so stubborn while having labor contractions and on way back home insisted that my husband take me to my favorite place to enjoy one of my favorite meals there. That day I had my fried fish, Mac n cheese, yams and collard greens with the southern punch I believe it was. Trembling while grasping the table with each contraction that grew closer closer, I in-between them enjoyed every last bite while my husband looked on frantically saying we should go soon lol. Everyone was so sweet as normal talking and walking me through each contraction and saying "let the girl eat...let her enjoy her food...that baby is hungry and will thank her later!" Lol That, Brandon, came soon after abruptly into the world. That meal almost made me deliver in the cab! He is now a man who, thankful to Spoonbread (one), loves him a good ole southern home cooked meal! Time has gone by so fast, but like in a post I made on your restaurant page, I hope to make time to visit one day soon and bring my Brandon and his dad back! Thank you for being a staple in our family as all of our 6 children were growing up. For being a home outside of home and being so welcoming and warm each and every time! Norma, thank you for always having such a huge smile each time we saw you and for always treating us and each and every guest like they were being served in your very home and dining room. You are greatly loved and appreciated! I will update with pictures when I return! - Love, The Harris Family read more

I was really scared to try this restaurant based on the reviews I read but everything I had was so good and the service was on point. My sister and I arrived for brunch around 1 on a Sunday and there were just a few patrons dining at the time but the church crowd was on the way lol. Anyway we started with the gumbo which was the best I have ever had along with the cornbread. For our entrees we ordered the fried chicken and fried catfish both off the chain! Our friend had the oxtails and they were very good as well. I will be back next time I am in Harlem. read more

Food excellent and service people attractive & fantastic Both my friend and I got the combination plate with fried fish, fried chicken, pork ribs with 3 sides and homemade cornbread. The collard greens were delicious & so was the potato salad sweet potatoes were good. We went early at about 3:30 . There was two much food and I took food home. read more

I really enjoyed my dinner. We (3 people) came at 6:30 and we were the only people in the restaurant. Service was great, very personal, friendly, and helpful. It was quiet inside and felt very cozy. I had the BBQ Chicken which was perfectly cooked with a tangy BBQ sauce as well as cabbage which was extraordinarily and candied yams which were also very good. I also had a delicious iced tea and a yummy peach cobbler. Will be coming back to try the Mac n' Cheese! read more