We came here for a light lunch and split the regular size Mamacita bowl. Seating is limited inside- definitely more of a takeout restaurant. The staff were quiet, but food was made relatively quickly. It's also a bit dark inside- mostly natural light. The bowl was delicious though- would definitely come back for it!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10
Laura Parker
I generally like this place and visit regularly as one of the few places around with healthy options. I am often quite pleased with my order, however, sometimes the bowls or drinks don't taste as good as the last but I accept that risk having limited other options given my food allergies and dietary needs. Today I was thoroughly disappointed as I ordered online and added special notes in the section provided, which was clearly not looked at. I ordered a keto bowl requesting no cheese, no tomatoes which both were in my bowl so I was unable to eat this since the cheese was goat cheese, spread throughout. I also checked off rice and greens as a mandatory selection which I received no rice. I also ordered an Ivory ice and requested in the notes coconut milk (something I get time and time again) and today whatever milk was used was very chunky so I was not sure it had not gone bad and therefore did not drink it. I'm happy to pay a pretty penny for food when it is good quality, which I will say I consistently find at Ivory fern but I also do expect when your site provides a section for special requests and you can check off added choices that you are going to provide for these accommodations. Spending $33 for lunch that I then had to throw out isn't something I will risk another time.
Dietary restrictions: Good options as long at they look at your order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Krystal Vilaca
So fresh and delicious! Great portions as well! Well done Ivory Fern!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Doherty
Stopped in yesterday for a quick bite. If you're looking for a tasty, healthy, reasonably priced meal. This is it! Don't let the word salad trick you into thinking it's not filling. I'm a big eater so I ordered the large bowl and I was very full in a good way. Very friendly staff, nice patio and clean place. I only wish it was closer to home. It was worth the two hour drive and my highlight to the 13th. Cheers Steve
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Made Fresh Everyday
Monika D.
My first visit to Port Dover so I did some research for lunch options before choosing this place and it didn't disappoint. I got the power bowl (mamacita) - simple, healthy ingredients but so good and filling.The large size was very generous (I couldn't finish it in one sitting) and the homemade dressing was delicious (I ended up buying an extra one!). I only regret not trying one of their lemonades so will have to go back!!
Also, very friendly staff who seem to truly care about the food they prepare.
p.s. thank you for offering me tomatoes from the bushel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Lucuta
Not Chicken Shawarma. Small portion of grilled chicken on a salad. The interior design and atmosphere is nice though..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Diane Beard
I viewed on line most of the Port Dover restaurants looking for healthy options. Most were deep fried focus and that means artery clogging linolic acid from canola oil or vegetable oils. I found this lovely place and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere was lovely, service friendly and helpful and the food was both healthy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monika D
My first visit to Port Dover so I did some research for lunch options before choosing this place and it didn't disappoint. I got the power bowl (mamacita) - simple, healthy ingredients but so good and filling.The large size was very generous (I couldn't finish it in one sitting) and the homemade dressing was delicious (I ended up buying an extra one!). I only regret not trying one of their lemonades so will have to go back!!
Also, very friendly staff who seem to truly care about the food they prepare.
p.s. thank you for offering me tomatoes from the bushel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Demmink
Amazing food and service. The wraps and bowls were simply superb. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Ballard
Great service. Deborah & Katherine are amazing. Strawberry lemonade was deliciousness.
I love the swings! I had the Iced Strawberry Matcha with coconut milk! Great vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paz Salazar
Love the food and smoothies! We ordered the mamacita bowl and their barbecue beast tacos. Amazing! The presentation was lovely and the portions were perfect. The bowl was huge. It was all delicious and nutritious! Ginger glow and clean kale smoothies were the bomb, super refreshing! The gals working were super friendly, upbeat and really polite. We really liked it and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordis Spooner
With all the unhealthy and fake food I’ve been searching for a place that has real, clean and nutritious food at an affordable price. I ordered the regular chicken taco and I was amazed at the quality of the product. I would strongly recommend giving this place a try, you won’t be disappointed! The lady there was so sweet, amazing service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Carmichael
My boyfriend and I decided to try this place for lunch. I ordered the dilly tacos which were amazing. My boyfriend ordered the Dilly Dover Melt based on the photos that are posted online under their menu but as you can see by the picture attached that is not what he received. We knew that they were out of provolone and were substituting cheddar but the rest was just crazy. We also did not receive the side of ranch. I never laughed so hard opening a food box.. I think we got the Temu version of the Dilly Dover lol
Moral of the story is to check all of your food before walking out not just one box. We will be back though because the tacos were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Aiyana Boskovic
Went in this morning for some tacos, was my first time and I was pleasantly surprised, the staff was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very welcoming.
We came here for a light lunch and split the regular size Mamacita bowl. Seating is limited inside- definitely more of a takeout restaurant. The staff were quiet, but food was made relatively quickly. It's also a bit dark inside- mostly natural light. The bowl was delicious though- would definitely come back for it! Updated from previous review on 2025-03-10
I generally like this place and visit regularly as one of the few places around with healthy options. I am often quite pleased with my order, however, sometimes the bowls or drinks don't taste as good as the last but I accept that risk having limited other options given my food allergies and dietary needs. Today I was thoroughly disappointed as I ordered online and added special notes in the section provided, which was clearly not looked at. I ordered a keto bowl requesting no cheese, no tomatoes which both were in my bowl so I was unable to eat this since the cheese was goat cheese, spread throughout. I also checked off rice and greens as a mandatory selection which I received no rice. I also ordered an Ivory ice and requested in the notes coconut milk (something I get time and time again) and today whatever milk was used was very chunky so I was not sure it had not gone bad and therefore did not drink it. I'm happy to pay a pretty penny for food when it is good quality, which I will say I consistently find at Ivory fern but I also do expect when your site provides a section for special requests and you can check off added choices that you are going to provide for these accommodations. Spending $33 for lunch that I then had to throw out isn't something I will risk another time.
Dietary restrictions: Good options as long at they look at your order
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
So fresh and delicious! Great portions as well! Well done Ivory Fern!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in yesterday for a quick bite. If you're looking for a tasty, healthy, reasonably priced meal. This is it! Don't let the word salad trick you into thinking it's not filling. I'm a big eater so I ordered the large bowl and I was very full in a good way. Very friendly staff, nice patio and clean place. I only wish it was closer to home. It was worth the two hour drive and my highlight to the 13th. Cheers
Steve
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Made Fresh Everyday
My first visit to Port Dover so I did some research for lunch options before choosing this place and it didn't disappoint. I got the power bowl (mamacita) - simple, healthy ingredients but so good and filling.The large size was very generous (I couldn't finish it in one sitting) and the homemade dressing was delicious (I ended up buying an extra one!). I only regret not trying one of their lemonades so will have to go back!!
Also, very friendly staff who seem to truly care about the food they prepare.
p.s. thank you for offering me tomatoes from the bushel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not Chicken Shawarma. Small portion of grilled chicken on a salad. The interior design and atmosphere is nice though..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I viewed on line most of the Port Dover restaurants looking for healthy options. Most were deep fried focus and that means artery clogging linolic acid from canola oil or vegetable oils. I found this lovely place and it did not disappoint. Atmosphere was lovely, service friendly and helpful and the food was both healthy and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first visit to Port Dover so I did some research for lunch options before choosing this place and it didn't disappoint. I got the power bowl (mamacita) - simple, healthy ingredients but so good and filling.The large size was very generous (I couldn't finish it in one sitting) and the homemade dressing was delicious (I ended up buying an extra one!). I only regret not trying one of their lemonades so will have to go back!!
Also, very friendly staff who seem to truly care about the food they prepare.
p.s. thank you for offering me tomatoes from the bushel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service. The wraps and bowls were simply superb. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service. Deborah & Katherine are amazing. Strawberry lemonade was deliciousness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I love the swings! I had the Iced Strawberry Matcha with coconut milk!
Great vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the food and smoothies!
We ordered the mamacita bowl and their barbecue beast tacos. Amazing!
The presentation was lovely and the portions were perfect. The bowl was huge. It was all delicious and nutritious! Ginger glow and clean kale smoothies were the bomb, super refreshing!
The gals working were super friendly, upbeat and really polite.
We really liked it and will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
With all the unhealthy and fake food I’ve been searching for a place that has real, clean and nutritious food at an affordable price. I ordered the regular chicken taco and I was amazed at the quality of the product. I would strongly recommend giving this place a try, you won’t be disappointed! The lady there was so sweet, amazing service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and I decided to try this place for lunch. I ordered the dilly tacos which were amazing. My boyfriend ordered the Dilly Dover Melt based on the photos that are posted online under their menu but as you can see by the picture attached that is not what he received. We knew that they were out of provolone and were substituting cheddar but the rest was just crazy. We also did not receive the side of ranch. I never laughed so hard opening a food box.. I think we got the Temu version of the Dilly Dover lol
Moral of the story is to check all of your food before walking out not just one box. We will be back though because the tacos were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Went in this morning for some tacos, was my first time and I was pleasantly surprised, the staff was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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