Mama's Royal Cafe

Mama's Royal Cafe is a breakfast spot Piedmont Avenue Oakland located in United States.

8 / 10
212
ratings
  • Phone

    (510) 547-7600

  • Website

    mamasroyalcafeoakland.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

4012 Broadway (at 40th St) Oakland , CA 94611 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast

Comments / 64


Keywords:

breakfast food brunch food eggs lively corned beef hash biscuits sandwiches casual French toast coffee pancakes cute waffles bacon meats good for singles sausage restaurants potatoes home fries
AFAR Media

Mama's has been a breakfast institution for decades, and this neighborhood joint balances greasy-spoon ambience with borderline-gourmet seasonal specialty omeletes , scrambles, and pancakes . Read more

Mel J

I really liked this place. The waitress was great. I think she said that she was from Connecticut. The food service and atmosphere was cool too. Not the typical upscale kinda place.

djs

Delicious corned beef hash ! Mostly veggies in it. Some beef is with fat. Still tasty AF

LeVan Greene

This was my first here great breakfast spot . My chorizo scramble was very good. Highly recommend

Mortiche Wong

The fruit cups are works of art . Best waffle in the East Bay , and their scratch made biscuits are excellent. Fresh good food made to order.

Nia Ade

I've never had anything (mostly breakfast ) here that wasn't good, but today I had the croque Madame and it was delicious!

Frank Kim

The croque with egg was awesome, and my girl had the smoked salmon Benedict , she loved it.

Marta Tappero

Mamas is genuine. Great food. Service is very kind. Kitchen is slow though, we waited one entire hour for benedicts and rancheros .

Brian Strauss

Really good fried egg and bacon sandwich . Definitely add the arugula .

Courtney Roberts

You can use credit cards now.

Jeremy

Corn beef hash ... Yum. This was my weekly Wednesday morning breakfast spot .

Ryan Leggett

It's all good. Don't miss the homemade biscuits or the salsa and jam at your table!

Brook Shelley

Super scrumptious breakfast foods . The sausage is awesome and so are their breakfast sandwiches .

Jodie Steinberg

They can make your omelets with egg whites and they have sides of chicken apple sausage and turkey sausage for the health conscious.

Anne Saulovich

Everything's good. Super nice staff . Be sure to grab a free coffee while you wait!

Sarah Schlenger

The menu is huge as are the portions. I always take my out of town guests here for brunch .

Sarah Lockenmeyer

So excellent for everyone, vegans and bacon lovers have lots of options!!

Andrew Cassin

The Challah French Toast is my favorite. Love the hint of orange .

Angela Marie

fried egg sandwich is bomb! potatoes are great also. everything is fresh and the place is SO CUTE !

Crillmatic

Try the Southern Fried Catfish Sandwich W/Spicy Slaw & Potatoes (via @Foodspotting)

Kahlil Fitzgerald

Biscuits and gravy . Add a sausage patty if you're a carnivore!

Carlos

Croque monseur had too much dijon . Besides that the place is very good.

Camille Carter

The home fries are the best I've ever had!

Jack

Check out the specials!

Crillmatic

Try the Niman Ranch Carnitas Breakfast Tacos (via @Foodspotting)

Pacific Union

We love the 1940s decor, eggs benedict , lox , and beignets at Mama's

Paul Hoehn

Remember to check the specials board !!

Barbara

Any egg dish as long as it's smothered in the homemade salsa .

Crillmatic

Try the Corned Beef Hash (via @Foodspotting)

Tim Harrison

Their hollandaise sauce is excellent!

Kahlil Fitzgerald

Biscuits and gravy ! Add a sausage patty !

Jesse

The turkey sausage tastes like it's not made of turkey which is pretty cool

arjun b

beverage party: get coffee AND orange juice ! oh and water too.

ChezCei

Specify that you'd like the Acme sourdough . Way better than the default sourdough you'll get otherwise.

Joan Rosenberg

They do a Customer Napkin art contest every year. Winners get featured on the wall.

CC Holland

Long waits (sustained by free coffee as you linger) are worth it. But bring cash! They don't accept credit cards.

Emily Armes

Amazing actual down home cookin

Joseph Farkash

Get the bacon cheddar omelet , and don't skip the home fries .

Tracey Brown

Try the Challah Bread French Toast - Yum!

Joshua Robinson

Fried egg sandwich and green Chile omelet

heathr gold

You can get black beans substituted for home fries no prob.

Reve Warfield

Get there before 2:15!

jackie white

Great breakfast place!

jackie white

Great Breakfast !

Joan Rosenberg

Mimosas are made with fresh squeezed OJ ! Delish.

Tracey Brown

Get the scones . ❤❤❤

Barbara

Ask for the salsa (homemade ); it makes everything better.

Jay Colingham

Cash only !

Jordan Brandon

Always check the specials!

Brittany Luby

Ok food but hipster as fuck with extra long wait times for seating & serving. Also cash only .

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