Mama K's Cafe

1036 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago
(773) 334-8302

Recent Reviews

Lucky W.

AMAZING food. The strawberry and Nutella crepes were absolutely amazing. We also had bagels, the chocolate chip cookie, and apple pie. I wish the pie was warmed up, but it's partially my fault not for asking. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the hot chai with oat milk, it had too much of the chai syrup in there.

Mary B.

Delicious coffee and treats. Very nice ambiance. Very COVID careful and I appreciate that.

Joshua W.

Humble low key neighborhood spot that punches well above its weight. Friendly service, family vibe, pastries clearly baked with love.

Rick Velon

Im not a big coffee shop, hang out, kind of person, but Mama K's is local and I will support local over big chain coffee shops. Im sure You all know what Im talking about. Big space, good coffee, nice selection of pastries, etc...Its a good meeting place with friendly, efficient service.

Elif Aksu

absolutely love this place. the food is awesome pastries too.

Ronni R.

This used to be Zanzibar, and I often stopped by for some coffee and a pastry on the way to wherever I was headed to in the area. When it became Mama K's Cafe, I was, of course, intrigued, and hoped it wouldn't change too much. In fact, when they first opened, everything seemed to be just fine--the various pastries were pretty yummy, and I could sit outside, or inside, just as I'd done before. I also met who I think was the owner on one occasion, and he seemed really nice and conversational. However, the last few times were a complete dud. On my most recent visit there (August 17th at about 1:30 p.m.), the Raspberry Coffee Cake was slightly burnt on the outside. I asked the person cutting the slice whether he could avoid the burnt parts (and he really did try), but, nevertheless, the cake slice had a burnt taste to it that left a lingering, bad taste in my mouth. Before this, I had tried their other pastries, like their croissants, which didn't remotely resemble in taste or in texture anything that I'd ever had in Paris. On several other occasions, the pastry was simply not good--too dry, or crumbly, and it certainly didn't warrant the high price. I have expectations for something I'm paying a lot for. Whatever the reason, I feel I've given them enough chances, and off I go to look for another bakery/coffee shop.

The Ephemera Remix

A nice selection of pastries and sandwiches. Dining area is very clean and the staff is very friendly.

Karen Goldner

Pastries are delicious and made in house. Their cookies are fabulous. They sell ice cream by the dish, cone, or pint (try the pecan praline). Very good sandwiches (both hot and cold) as well as fresh salads.

Marq Hollingsworth

We split a turkey avocado club. It was enough for 2 people wanting a light lunch. The honey lavender latte was also a wonderful addition.

Jerry Mash

Very quaint and delicious prices to go with a coffee. My first visit there and I will go back cuz it's a wonderful cozy place.

Sergio Delacruz

This was Zanzibar. They had magnificent red velvet, chocolate and yellow cake slices!They they don't now as Mama K's.

Daniel Blair

I come here to get their single pieces of apple dapple cake as well as the tornado cake. Great place I come here often. Good small feel place. Only wish they were consistent with the sizes of slices of cake they cut per worker. I recommend their sweets and chai drinks that's it though!

Austin Rambo

This place is wonderful and the owner truly cares about his customers. The food is great and the coffee is even better.

Philip Hartigan

Great neighborhood coffee place, with good selection of freshly made salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Also has an ice cream counter, where you'll see a line most of the summer as people go to and from the local beach. Has booths and tables.

Hongwei L.

This is an amazing spot in Edgrwater. I stopped by for lunch with my wife. It is a local cafe with sandwiches, coffee, and desserts, and it was impressive. I ordered the rueben sandwich. It wasuch heavier than expected, and definitely very tasty. Great amount of meat for the price, and toasted to perfection. Comes with a side of chips. The soup of the day was garden vegetable. It was tasty and I finished every last drop. I wish I saved some room for dessert. They had ice cream, milk shakes, and pastries. I need to come back next time for more. I ordered an Americano on the way out. This place has good coffee. Definitely a nice find on this neighborhood.

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