Where the Food Tastes Like Home
Southern country breakfast and lunch, cooked to order by Mama and the kids. Biscuits like Grandma's, plates that don't skimp, and a seat at the family table.
Real Plates from Mama's Kitchen
Mama's Specials Board
Every day there's a hot plate with real sides from the steam table. Here's what usually shows up. Mama posts the day's board on Facebook every morning.
- Collards
- Green beans
- Limas & corn
- Fried okra
- Fried squash
- Mashed potatoes
- Mac & cheese
- Cabbage
- Cucumber-onion salad
- Pickled beets
This Week-ish
- Wednesday
- Country fried steak or baked chicken with your choice of sides, a biscuit & tea
- Thursday
- Spaghetti plate with garlic bread & side salad, or a taco salad
- Friday
- Meatloaf or fish & chips
- Saturday
- The kids run the show. Watch for the Carolina hot dog special
- Sunday
- Breakfast all day, plus a Sunday dinner like turkey & dressing
Specials change with what's fresh and what Mama feels like cooking. Ask your server.
Mama Loves to Bake
Carrot cake, German chocolate, lemon meringue, banana pudding. The dessert case changes every day, and the coconut cream pie starts as a bowl of custard and a stack of crusts.
“If you want biscuits like Mama or grandma you need to try theirs.”
Ralph F., Google review
Crusts
Custard
Fill
Whip
Top- Toast the coconut
Join Our Little Family
The Alaskan Rainbow Red Bull Smoothie
20 oz · $7.95Mama's Place is North Carolina's home of the Alaskan Rainbow Red Bull Smoothie: tie-dye colors, real energy, and nothing else like it on Beach Drive. Ask about the limited-edition loaded teas too.
Order One AheadBellies Full & Happy
“I have tried other breakfast restaurants but nothing compares to their biscuits. If you want biscuits like Mama or grandma you need to try theirs.”
“Excellent home cooking!! Absolutely enjoyed my meal of Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes and greens! Sweet tea is delicious!! Let's not forget dessert, Banana Split cake!!”
“Very reasonably priced and awesome environment. Mama makes you feel like you're back in Grandma's kitchen with the awesome food and lots of love!!”
“So refreshing to have thoughtful homemade hospitality from people who care. The entire staff and owner are invested in serving quality food at a reasonable price.”
“Mama's Place breakfast changed my life. Our waitress, Star, was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu. The breakfast was so good we stayed for lunch.”
“Grits were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The pancake was huge, fluffy and delicious. The hashbrowns were shredded and not over cooked.”
“The chicken fried steak, absolutely amazing! The service is over the top courteous, friendly and welcoming. I'm excited to have such a great place nearby!”
“A little bit of heaven in Calabash, best breakfast in town! Good folks!”
“Great place to eat excellent food and you get your money's worth, not like a lot of places that skimp on the portions.”
Order Ahead. Grab It at the Porch Window.
We're a small place and we fill up fast, especially 11 to 1. Skip the wait:
- Order online and pay ahead
- Pick up at the little window on the front porch
- Or call it in: (910) 579-2797
- Pay with cash and save (we offer dual pricing)
Time
Pull Up a Chair for “Mama Time”
Mama sits down with y'all every week for updates, laughs, cake decisions, and a whole lot of love. Thousands of neighbors tune in. Come see what the fuss is about.
Find Mama's Place
On Beach Drive in Calabash. Look for the black building with the red Mama's Place sign and the picnic tables out front.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 3 PM |
Breakfast until 11 AM Tuesday–Saturday, all day Sunday. Holiday hours and surprise closings go up on Facebook first.
Take a Little Mama's Home
Big Mo's BBQ Sauce
$6.80
Mama's Coffee Mug
$10.40
Mama's Tees
from $19.50
Mama's Hoodies
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