Mama's Royal Cafe

4012 Broadway, Oakland
(510) 547-7600

Recent Reviews

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Lisa Davis

Been going there for years, since I was a teenager. I'm 60 now. A family favorite, a childhood favorite, a group of old friends get together favorite

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bear September

My friends and I love this place but we were here last week and the waiter never brought our change back from the bill and just took all of it for his tip. Uncomfortable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Joe Coleman

This is a great little spot for breakfast or lunch. If you’re looking for a greasy spoon, this is it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jolene Smith

Loves it. Delicious food. Wonderful service. Good price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atouani Ghazi

Excellent customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Steve Z

I loved it! Food was plentiful and delicious. Service was above and beyond…friendly and efficient. They checked in several times. Definitely coming back soon. I recommend the challah French toast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachelle B.

A local gem. Consistent, friendly good food and great vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raquel Ramsey-Shelton

Food was good, like your thinking of it the next day good. The staff was friendly. The vibe was a nice bee hive hummm of energy with happy people eating good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deb Atwood

What a fun neighborhood eatery! The potato side dish was especially crusty and delicious. Definitely recommend Mama's for a casual breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donald Macleay

In the post pandemic world this place has become a great neighborhood spot. The service is fast and efficient. I don't like when they bring the bill without asking first, but otherwise staff is very attentive.

The food offerings have improved and as a vegetarian, it offers more. Good gluten free options too. This place has something for everyone and the quality does not disappoint.

Four years ago I wrote:
The new owners have done a good job keeping the feel and the food quality, while giving better service all hands around. Since the pandemic they run a good food to go business with quick prep times. We order and usually the food is ready in 15 mins.

Let's hope that when things open up, they will have lost the lax, flippant attitude their servers were known for.

2 years before that I wrote:
Iconic landmark past it's prime. At one point this was the hip alternative breakfast place. Then it became so popular that the service treated the public with a take it or leave it attitude. New management finally did things like accept ATM cards but the service still lacks much in the way of charm. Today I got told to read the menu when I asked for an explanation by a woman who thinks she is funny. At least it is not as slow as before. But today's croque msr was on a long piece of sour dough when the menu reads croisant. Not a big deal, but some could have had the grace to tell us that they were out and ASK if the substitution was OK. The food was fine, the cavalier attitude makes me feel like there are better places to eat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laurie A

I had the special lemon curd and blueberry compote pancakes. They were so fluffy and the perfect amount of blueberries. Yum 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt S

A delicious meal at a low-key diner with good, fast service and generous portions. Even the coffee is good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nadim Haswani

great local breakfast diner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tina Thigpen

The food was amazing , and the service was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Faith Blankenship

I love this place! A community staple.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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