mama's boy restaurant

lovely atmosphere, but food dissapoints. during a recent road trip we detoured from i-85 to stop in athens and eat at mama's boy since it had received great reviews and looked cute. the positive aspects were that it had a really cute atmosphere, the waitstaff were incredibly friendly, and the coffee was good. but sadly the food did not live up to my expectations. the peachfrenchtoast were good, but way too sweet, but that said, i still devoured them. but my scrambled eggs - a dish that should be hard to mess up- were inedible; they were so salty and greasy that i really couldn't eat more than a bit. i'm hoping that was a fluke- but it was bad enough that i would not eat there again. a shame really- i was hoping to love them.

will wait for their food. there's something addictive about getting up for breakfast here. i love their jam and butter with my eggs (whichever way i decide to order them any given day). i have seen people devour their famed peachfrenchtoast, it's a sight to see. the corned beef potato hash is some of the best i've ever had. the salmon benedict is disgusting.. i mean one of the worst things i could even dream of swallowing (i'm with one of the other reviewers). i've had great lunch.. and they've catered many events i've attended. always order their fresh squeezed juices.. yum!

going back tomorrow. visiting athens this week i found this terrific little place while looking for a late brunch. mama's boy had everything i look for in a local joint... fresh ingredients, made from scrach foods and innovative ways to prepare food. i also like that there are vegan and organic options available as well.

i ordered the salmon benedict and a half order offrenchtoast. the salmon benedict was one of the best things i can remember eating for breakfast. it was unique that it was very similar to eggs benedict except served on a homemade salmon patty instead of an english muffin. it was served with a very good homemade buscuit and a small salad.

thefrenchtoast was equally delicious, but i was so full from the salmon benedict that i couldn't finish it. served with fruit, whipped cream and maple syrup, it was a great finish to a good breakfast.

the place had a old but cozy feel to it. the staff was very friendly and we didn't have to wait long for the food. i'm looking forward to going back in the morning.

amazing brunch! we had the special and the bacon egg and cheese scrambler. we also had the app of thefrenchtoast and it was awesome! my husband had the arnold palmer which was delicious too!

we've been twice. the food is pretty good, but we're not sure it quite lives up to the hype. the chicken biscuit was a little disappointing, but the vegetable hash and peachfrenchtoast were pretty good. the coffee is also really solid. service is slow and mediocre at best. make sure to ask about the specials, as our servers have forgotten to tell us both times we've been there.

there are few places anywhere in the nation that i love more than mamas boy. the restaurant is about as southern as you can get with an authentic flair to separate it from the typical brunch restaurants.

sweet tea or arnold palmers in a mason jar is the way to start out. nothing on the menu is over $10 so you don't worry about breaking the bank. traditionally i go for their breakfast tacos but this time opted for the salmon benedict.

it was my girlfriend's first time at the establishment and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well. she opted to go with the georgia peachfrenchtoast.

from that first sip from the mason jar to that last bite of a peppermint party that comes with your check, mamas boy will not lead you astray.

the atmosphere is small and quaint, but definitely home-y. the waiters are so friendly and drinks are served in mason jars. and oh boy, oh boy! the food did not dissappoint. they have a variety of fluffy biscuit flavors, breakfast specials (um, hello georgia peachfrenchtoast!!), coffee drinks, and...get this... chocolate cake for breakfast.

get thefrenchtoast. it is wonderful!

not sure the hype is deserved. granted it was only a single visit, and the food was by no means bad, but it left a bit to be desired. the peachfrenchtoast was two thick slices of brioche, but the kitchen had really skimped on the batter and it was accompanied by a rather tasteless peach filling. all this with the smallest latte i have ever seen completed a surprisingly ho-hum breakfast.

worth the hype (and wait). for two years i've been scolded by friends and loved ones for having not eaten at mama's boy. my defense: i'm not a big fan of purchasing breakfast food. i can cook eggs, bacon, biscuits andfrenchtoast - why pay $8 or $9 for it? well, my girlfriend finally won that battle ... and i'm so glad she did.

from the second you park, it's obvious mama's boy's reputation is far spread. even in 99 degree weather, a line had formed outside, full of hungry college students hoping to get a cold glass of anything in a mason jar - their speciality.

after standing for 15-20 minutes, crammed in the three feet of walk-in space in front of the cash register, we were seated and presented with the brunch menu. wow. not only was i blown away by the options, the prices were completely affordable.

i opted for the half order of georgia peachfrenchtoast, which had powdered sugar, toasted pecans, syrup, and a small side of whipped cream ($3.99). i also opted for a fried chicken biscuit ($4.25). my girlfriend ordered the salmon cakes benedict - two house-made fresh atlantic salmon cakes topped with poached
eggs, fried capers, chive hollandaise, and a biscuit ($9.99).

everything we ordered came out perfect - i couldn't have been more pleased. thefrenchtoast was sweet and soft and complimented the fried chicken and buttered biscuit exceptionally.

will definitely be back soon.

some of the bestfrenchtoast i've ever had. service is great and i would definatly come back

i've only been there one time for breakfast on sunday. there was a wait. i noticed more than half the house was seated but had either menu or nothing at all in front of them. we waited against my better judgment. the decor felt dark and cramped. the kitchen was visible and cluttered. the hostess desk was cluttered. the wait area was nonexistent. the chandelier was missing parts. the jar glasses mismatched the wallpaper unless shabby chic was the intent. the alternating sheers felt sloppy and a little like sitting in a grandmother's living room. the carpet was dirty. the wait staff seemed impatient. the meals were overpriced for their portion size especially considering these were two egg rather than the conventional albeit more unhealthy three egg portion. thefrenchtoast was burned. the eggs arrived cold. the cheesy grits were this restaurant's saving grace. there are other nicer restaurants in this great town.

breakfast bliss. if i could, i would eat breakfast for every meal. and every meal would come from mama's boy. since my first time here, this place has been my ultimate go-to for breakfast in athens. the atmosphere is comfortable and laid back, perfect for lazy mornings. it gets pretty hectic during weekends but it is totally worth the noise and mass amounts of hungry people.

the menu is 'southern fun dining' which is right up my alley. my many favorites include the biscuits and gravy, salmon benedict, corned beef hash and peachfrenchtoast; but honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu.

this place is an athens staple for a reason. you will not leave dissapointed or hungry.

fantastic food!. this place is great! love the veggie & egg scrambler, breakfast tacos, and peach stuffedfrenchtoast. the biscuits are fantastic, and on weekdays they have a decent lunch special. it can get crowded on weekend mornings - the wait isn't usually terrible, but it can feel a bit crowded and rushed. doesn't really bother me, though - i still wake up craving mama's boy most saturday mornings. :)

mama's boy. the food was pretty good but the service was awful. i had the peach stuffedfrenchtoast and my wife had the breakfast biscuit sandwich. the sandwich was extremely salty - probably from the bacon but it was still good. our waitress seemed to be frustrated from the time we arrived and it created an awkward experience the entire time.

also, i'm not sure if it was a short-term thing but when we went, they were charging $4.25 for a bottle of water and you weren't allowed to order tap water. what on earth is that about!? it was a regular aquafina bottle, which i'm pretty sure you could buy a case of 24 from sam's for $4.25