The line out the door |
I was introduced to Mama's because of a childhood friend who lives in SF. He is always asking me to try different food places around the city with him. So I took this adventure with him out to Washington Square and had some of the best breakfast of my life. So eating at this place with Steve I had to bring Nancy to the place. She is a San Francisco native yet she has not been to Mama's. How could this be?
I was shocked so one morning, that I finally got off from work, we woke up early and headed out to Washington Square. The thing about Mama's is that you have to get there early or a few hours before it closes. It's open Tuesday through Saturday 8am - 3pm. They are close on Monday's and normally the line is at least 15 - 30 people deep. Tourist and city dwellers alike flock to Mama's and wait in the Sun, cold, rain for 45 mins to hour just to get to the front door. Now I know what I just said is slightly confusing but the way you order at Mama's is you line up outside the restaurant wall which has the menu posted on the window so you can think about what you would like to order prior to getting inside. Now once you wait outside for what seems like an eternity you then head in the farm style opening door, which happens to have another line inside. This line is only say 5 people deep and there is only a line because people are indecisive are the register in placing there order. The inside of the restaurant can only hold around 20 people and is very quaint.
Upon going in the I have seen the same staff for well over a year and not a new face has entered the establishment. It is a comforting feeling to have the staff remember who I am and remember what I ordered and to keep trying this amazing jam with my french toast. All I know is that the food and the company you bring will enjoy the trip no matter how often you go and how long you wait. LIVE LIFE ENJOY FOOD!
I ATE ALL OF THIS |