Café Mamo

"My wife and I were looking for something a little different as we drove down Plainfield. We always like to go to small mom and pop's and Cafe Mamo hit the spot. The exterior is misleading, looking small, but the inside although not big, did seem roomy with many tables. We shared the pasta dish, it was simple but full of flavor. The rolls were soft and delicious with creamy butter. For dessert we enjoyed the cake and wow, it was a surprise with all it's wonderful tastes. Our service was warm and greeting. We enjoyed our entire experince."

"8/24/23 - Another fantastic meal! Susan had the trout (head on) Fabulous! I had the spaghetti with tomatoes We had appetizers of mozzarella and orange tomatoes as well as fresh porchetta. Cafe Mamo... Wow! A hidden gem and absolutely fabulous restaurant in Grand Rapids! Tiny, I mean tiny but wonderful. Started with Bresaola, and then the half chicken with garlic scape, on a baguette. Ended with a brown sugar, sea salt single scoop of ice cream. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence is evident with the quality of my meal! Absolutely 5 stars!!!"

"Absolutely outstanding meal. A true hidden gem in Grand Rapids. It’s so quaint, feels very European or like a small restaurant you’d find in New York, makes the meal more intimate. The food was better than I imagined. We got drinks, small plates to share and a few entrees, all delicious. The menu changes, so while I’d love to recommend a few dishes, you may be graced with something else. That being said, I’ve seen a few pictures of the half chicken in these reviews and it was by and far the favorite of the table. If you’re there and it’s on the menu, do not miss out. Service was great, wine was recommended for the meal and paired well. We were persuaded to end the meal with the ice cream and it was the perfect sweet (but also savory) ending. It was an early dinner but the meal was satisfying enough to last the evening. We will definitely be returning."

"Excellent! The wild rice…special!!! And then that fish is amazingly buttery and yum! Our waitress is exactly what you look for: attentive but not overbearing but most importantly knows her stuff. When i ask for recommendation,it’s because you’re the expert and I want your opinion., She did not hesitate to give hers l, had confidence in the menu and it showed. Will definitely return."

"We had been excited to try Cafe Mamo for a couple months and finally were able to visit today. The venue itself is very quaint, the vibe is cozy and clean. The interior is super small, but fortunately we were among the only guests and so it didn't feel cramped. The food was mostly a disappointment, unfortunately. The Strip Steak was very tough, full of grizzle and overcooked (Ordered medium rare, see pictures). It was their last piece of meat however, so asking for another was not possible. For the price of $50, it might be the worst steak I've had per dollar. The half chicken looked beautiful coming out, and overall was the much better meal of the two. The sauce was delicious and the chicken skin was crispy and delightful. It was not without fault though, the baguette was burnt and simultaneously soggy. The chicken was a bit dry as well. Our best food experience were the rolls, those + the homemade butter were excellent. As for service, definitely expect a casual experience. Overall, Cafe Mamo feels like a place that gets a better rating most nights, but for our visit it was a definite miss."