• Mama Mary's Soul Food

    372 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, United States

    About

  • Mama Mary's Soul Food

    +1 203-562-4535

    About

About Mama Mary's Soul Food

Located at 372 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT, Mama Mary's Soul Food brings the heart and flavor of Southern cooking straight to Connecticut. Known for its warm hospitality and comforting menu, this restaurant stands out as a go-to spot for anyone craving classic soul food dishes served with genuine care and attention to detail.

The ambiance at Mama Mary's is welcoming and lively, with a dedicated team ensuring guests feel right at home. One standout is Sabrina, who plays a central role in the customer experience-many visitors mention her hands-on approach and attentiveness. It’s not just about food here; it’s about community and making sure every guest feels valued.

When it comes to the menu, the choices are a celebration of soul food favorites. The catfish and potato salad are fan favorites, offering rich flavor and satisfying portions. Fried shrimp and French fries deliver a crispy, golden experience, while the barbecue wings are packed with smoky goodness. If you’re into hearty Southern sides, try the collard greens, sweet potatoes, or the ever-popular cornbread-each bite feels like home.

Although the mac n cheese may have room for improvement in terms of cheesiness, most dishes are consistently praised for their flavor and quality. The pork chops are tender and seasoned just right, and the barbecue pork is another solid option for meat lovers. Drinks like the iced tea and the house-special uptown iced tea are refreshing and well-balanced-not overly sweet, just enough to complement the savory mains.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Mama Mary’s delivers on its promise of comfort food with soul. Each plate is prepared with care, and the friendly service enhances the overall experience, making it a beloved destination for both locals and visitors seeking a true taste of Southern hospitality in New Haven.

Discover Menu

Pineapple Coconut Cake

US$6.00

Banana Pudding Cake

US$6.00

Peach Cobbler

US$5.00

Banana Pudding

US$6.00

Mama Mary’s Famous Sweet Potato Pie

US$6.00

Yellow Cake

US$6.00

Red Velvet Cake

US$6.00

Chocolate Cake

US$5.00
Full Menu

Work Hours

  • Location: 372 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
  • Phone: +1 203-562-4535
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Saturday: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Sunday: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

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Business Info

Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great dessert
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Reviews

  • Good was great & Sabrina the hosted or manager was excellent. I will be back... I love their potato salad & catfish but everything is good.

    Valerie Beatty

  • This was my 1st time eating there. The manager or owner Sabrina was hands on, extremely nice and checked on us regularly. The service was excellent. I got fried shrimp and French fries with a side of Mac n cheese, I was a little disappointed in the Mac n cheese. Idk if it was the cheese, but hopefully they will work on improving it. Everything else was good. The iced tea was good (not too sweet). My mom enjoyed her pork chops, collard greens and sweet potatoes. My cousin got the barbecue wings, he enjoyed them. And my god mother got some barbecue pork, I think and she liked it. I will go back and maybe get the smothered chicken. It looked delicious.

    Shirrell Jackson

  • Highly recommend this place for some good soul food. The chicken wings, corn bread, and uptown iced tea were bomb. Good service too and nice folks.

    Oliver Carrasco

  • This was my first time having soul food at Mama Mary’s & I must say, it was amazing! I had fried chicken wings with potato salad and mac & cheese. The food was very delicious and seasoned well, shout out to the chef! The one thing that stood out to me was the different variety of cornbreads! It was moist and tasty, I took a few home. Sabrina was very welcoming and you can tell that this restaurant has been a pillar of the community for a very long time. I will definitely come back!

    Victoria Hayden

  • Mama Mary’s is amazing. The food is so tasty and the portions are generous. I had chicken wings, ribs, yams, potato salad, mac & cheese, and they offered 3 types of cornbreads! Sweet Potato, apple cider, and original cornbread. I also had the mango lemonade. All the flavors complimented each other VERY well! Hands down the best food and customer service! Sabrina was so sweet & gave us brief history on Mama Mary. All in all my experience there was amazing and I will be going back! Compliments to the chef!!

    Rachel Obas