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Mama Brown

77/100 (4117 ratings)

Restaurants

International

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

American

International

American

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Breakfast

Nachos

French Toast

Breakfast Burrito

Toasts

Pancakes

Chicken And Waffles

Salad

Waffles

Wings

Halloumi

Chili

Cakes

Fish

Tapas

Fish Taco

Tacos

Cheeseburger

Ribs

Burger

Burrito

Sit down

American

International

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Mid-range

"Food was alright. I like how there's 2 for 1 deals, very couple-friendly. Interior vibe is very casual, I like the . Food portions are really good..."

Ken Wong

"The southern fried chicken is my favourite as well as the wings! I love the new milkshakes they always have every now which keeps it fresh! This is a..."

Kylie

"Such an amazing place to chill! Had halloumi burger, Cajun fries, fried chicken burger called Big papa along with a couple of cocktails as shown in..."

Nitisha Arora

"Fantastic good here! When I went it was quite busy and I understand why, it’s a ready nice quirky place great for going out with friends for a btw..."

Crackerjacker

"Great family eating, fair choice of dishes, great portions, recommend the cajun fries. I had the Haloumi salad, top notch! Nice friendly service..."

Steve Bird

"A top location in the heart of Wellington, great grub and even better thick and creamy milkshakes to die for! Think twice with having one as a meal..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Average, burger was abit dry a little taste could be added by some sauces. Would rate it 4. Too much space between the table and the plane style..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great food, great service and well priced for where they are and what they offer. I'd highly recommend their chocolate brownie, their burgers are..."

Chapman

"One of my must go to places when in wellington. No better way to start a day then with a hot brown boy from Kentucky. The fun Decor and..."

Richie Hewson

"The amount of times I’ve been here is insane! Their food is total mouthgasms! My absolute fav is their chicken waffles, I could literally..."

Sheryl

"Good food, good portions but its soooooo noisy in there....!!!!!!! I couldnt hear my friend sitting infront of me. Dinners come in groups of younger..."

N Simadri

"I have always wanted to go to Mama Brown as I've wanted to try their famous milkshakes.I went with a friend at around 9pm on a Friday night..."

Megan Barr

"I am currently visiting Wellington and Mama Brown was recommended to me through a friend.. this place is amazing! The vintage vibes give it such a..."

Meg Howell

"Great service! Staff were friendly and the girl that bought our meal out to us had some good banter which I really appreciated! Food was of huge..."

Vin 123

"I went to Mama Brown not really knowing what to expect. Last time we went it was just opened and empty. Since then it certainly has put itself on..."

Muffin Mum

"Best Milkshakes in town! Ordered the double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake and the espresso one. It was YUMMY! We also had the waffles with..."

Caline

"Just went and got a couple of milkshakes with some Sals pizza, the gentleman serving us was so lovely! Didn’t catch his name but he was English...."

Zoe Holt

"When I approached the doors of Mama Brown, I was shocked to find that they were not open at 7am on a Monday morning! In the hopes of the doors..."

Croissant Muncher

"We went here and I ordered fish and chips which was really nice and my partner ordered chicken burger and the food was really good we loved it. 💕..."

Loveheart1955

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer ServicePretty average cafe with ordinary food, Found it quite over..."

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"Amazing service and food, felt welcome as soon as we walked in! Giant shakes that are super sweet and sickly (would probably recommend sharing if..."

Georgia Kelly Moore

"Can I get a HELLLLL YEAAAAAAH. oh my god is the place good for a hangover cure, I came to mama Browns 3 times whilst I was in Wellington and I..."

Pearl Clarke

"Came to Mama Brown for lunch on a Wednesday while visiting Wellington with a couple of mates. There were some positive aspects of Mama..."

Charle Megala

"Went here for dinner last night absolutely loved it the food was amazing I got the chicken tacos and the milkshakes both were in point also the vibe..."

Aman

"Really good food, but overpriced for what you get. Quality is there, but the value is not. Really nice atmosphere and a brilliant ambience...."

Hone Heron

"Good place. I took a Cookie Monster and the waffle was very good. Good quality for affordable price. I recommend it. But if I may say, cup must be..."

Maïlig Dinis

"YummyStudent deals are great $10 for a burger and fries. Shakes are real good..."

ASIAN_HAYDEN

"Mama brown is a good restaurant with good delicious meals.The line out the door speaks for itself.Chalk written menu board and the..."

Steven

"Food was below average, friend got the chicken waffle burger and the waffle was soggy and chicken was not crispy. I got the fries with meat and..."

Em

"Milkshakes Milkshakes Milkshakes This place makes the best milkshakes that I've ever had. I really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter one..."

Kalila Tatu McMillan

"Such a cool place great for something different. First time I visited here I got the fish and chips, unfortunately the fish was caked in a very thick..."

Elyse

"Super cute ambience. Colorful and seated on airplane chairs. :) Craved waffles so we ended up here after checking the menu outside the..."

Momo

"Went on a super buzy day during a promo they were having. Had to wait as we didn't book in advance but was able to get seated quickly due to sheer..."

Coco

"Really do enjoy coming here! Great service and atmosphere and delicious meals! My friend and I will always come in and get milkshakes (best part)..."

LoverofFood

"Had a super memorable experience, amazing food and generous portions. Music was lit and staff were super cool. Very accomodating of our big loud..."

Jocheli015

"Had the chicken/waffles and chips on my trip to Mama Brown. The chips were cooked well and were not dry at all. When I had the chicken and waffles, I..."

Veeral Patel

"If you love spicy food I definitely recommend the Buffalo Wings, very spicy but very delicious! If you feel like cooling down your mouth after I..."

Nessa Knell

"Came here with my brother as he shouted the treat. Absolutely the best milkshakes in town!!! Ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter & Caramel Shake and..."

ImyNTom

"I had read the reviews for this place and from the pictures I saw I knew I was going to order the chicken waffle sandwich. It exceeded my..."

Linlin

"food wWas good and the ribs were massive but also juicy and soft. I only wish the chips came separately as they were soft hidden under the sauce of..."

Christian

"Food is good but smaller portioned burgers so order chips or a side to go with it.Bit pricey for what you get but nice clean place and they do..."

Jordan

"Went here on my last trip to Wellington. The staff were friendly and didn't mind my loud little 1 year old. Food was great and a very good portion..."

Chelethammavong

"The ribs were nice but not fantastic. The real highlight here is their milkshakes. These milkshakes really are the best in Wellington. Friendly owner..."

Louie

"One of my to-go cafes. You can't actually go wrong with any of their dishes! Would 10/10 recommend to go here especially on Wednesday..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Came on a busy 2for1 Wednesday night.. didn't have any booking therefore needed to wait for a bit.. soon after a table was ready the waitstaff..."

Vogue Foodie

"I had waffles & they were delicious! Peppermint tea was divine. The staff were warm & welcoming, the atmosphere was quite lovely. Love the decor,..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"I went to this restaurant on the early January. During the trip of Wellington, this meal was the best we had in Wellington. Affordable price and very..."

Angela King

"If you want not so healthy but out of this world delicious food then this is the place for you. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. Big..."

Claudia Serra

"Loved this place! We came in late afternoon on a Saturday and shared the chicken wings and BBQ ribs. They were super delicious. We need to..."

Shannon21

"Big eats, cheap price tag. Thats what you get on a 2 for 1 wednesday from 11 till 11. I ordered the ribs and my dining companion had the Kentucky Got..."

Vicki Wong

"Stopped in here a couple of weeks ago after an 8 hour drive from Auckland. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the vegetarian breakfast..."

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"An amazing experience for me as an Aucklander. I ordered a chicken and beef burger, and the beef was cooked amazing - not overdone, and still juicy..."

Austin Ibarra

"Incredibly good comfort food and amazing shakes. We had Cajun fries, chicken waffle, breakfast burrito, peanut caramel shake and a float. All..."

Steven Lee

"Waffles and fried chicken... what could go wrong! Love this place, while not the most classy of places it is tasty! I'm yet to find..."

Abby Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, some experiences were great others not so much, I had they're southern Chicken burger and it was ok, nothing special..."

Food Lover

"Great food. Awesome seats and decor. Great service. I had chicken and waffles which was strangely awesome. I would have liked the waffles a bit..."

Amy Pointon

"The place is full any time you drive past, but once you enter, the hostess attends to you straight away. The table are shared, but the food is..."

DarshT

"Love the bustling environment of this place. The staff were nice and helpful and responded to requests well. The Oreo cheesecake shake was pretty..."

Annie Bananie

"Went here last night for a catch up with friends. We didn't have a booking and it was pretty busy but the staff were great and found us a table...."

Sara

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portions. Would definitely eat here again. They have 2 for 1 main meals on Wednesdays and great looking..."

Autumn

"Me and my partner Went here on a whim when we saw the birthday deal and so glad we did. Great atmosphere and music- favourite place we have been to..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"It was a nice and cosy restraunt especially in wellingtons cold weather, the food was great and the prices were worth the dish. Me and my wife..."

Hala&Plum

"My second time here, but my first time was a long time ago, so I felt it was due for a review! Came in and sat ourselves, the place is..."

Medium_Rare

"Have come here plenty of times for work lunches and the sliders are always yummy. They make awesome milkshakes here as well, I always get the classic..."

Sarah Alberino

"Omg, what an awesome find. Arrived in Wellington last night. Arrived here for breakfast, in a hurry and they were brilliant. Awesome waffles and Paul..."

Trish

"The search for the ultimate hungover brunch continues. Mama Browns definitely impressed me. I got a breakfast burrito and some Cajun fries. THE FRIES..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Great meal from here, plus very good coffee. Went for breakfast and had a good selection from the menu. Service was prompt and friendly, meal was..."

James Cole

"Came here with a friend on a Thursday night while visiting Wellington. One thing I noticed straight away is the deco especially the airline seating..."

John Chin

"Came here because 10 year old was craving waffles, and I just knew they would have good sized ones. Ordered extra bacon and southern friend chicken..."

Shiny H Appy

"Funky decor, quick and friendly service. Food is exceptionally decadent. Ribs are absolutely to die for- cooked to perfection, meat just falling off..."

Adaire Ward

"Walking past this morning it was hard to ignore airplane seats, Chinese lanterns and old movie posters, all decorating an American diner style tv set..."

Duncan Galletly

"I prefer my drinks not milky and with alcohol so I didn't try what they are the most famous for: their milkshakes, but they did have an extended..."

Ines

"This place is fantastic! The food was Devine. Best milkshakes ever - at $8 it is soooo worth it. I had the caramel, peanut and it honestly tasted..."

Manz87

"VENUE (0.5 / 1)The venue isnt too bad, quite cosy. Myself and my partner sat on what seemed like ex-commercial plane seats. I enjoyed the..."

Joshua Dorman

"Good weekend brunchTaco and sliders and small sides.A beer on a sunny day. Even early evening snacks and drinks is a pleasurelove the..."

Hubert Cheng

"Went there as a group of four. We love the atmosphere and the plane seats! I loved my brownies, my friend enjoyed her sundae (if you are a sweet..."

Apple Chan

"Mama Brown is a casual venue with an American style menu. I chose the Kentucky Hot Brown Boy which was a unique dish – chicken with other elements..."

Shaun

"Pops of colour, chalkboards, fairy lights and cheery staff give Mama Brown a friendly, fun vibe that is cool and casual. While we were there, on a..."

Lennie L

"Buffalo wingssssss!!!They aren't for the faint-hearted. I was sweating profusely as I happily took bite after bite.The Cajun..."

JaimeC

"Went for lunch with a friend, ordered the po boy - pork. Well for 15 what a feed, done was good and hearty and plenty of it even got chips and a..."

Chomp

"Love this place! Fantastic service, everything was fairly quick. Great drinks, the mains were great, perfect sizes, and the desserts were too. Only..."

Aimee R

"I went to Mama Brown recently for a friend's birthday party. Initially, I had been disappointed, as we were meant to be going to another favourite..."

Georgina Dickson

"Dinner at Mama Brown on Friday night was great - I had the pulled pork tortilla, very tasty, lovely crispy base and enough to get my husband to help..."

Janine Last

"I visited Mama Brown on a Wed night with 3 of my friends and had a great time. We only had an hour to eat before a show so we informed them of that -..."

Gary Cottle

"Was sitting in Lower Hutt reading the reviews and looking at the menu and couldn't wait. So myself and 3 workmates made the trip in. We were not..."

Dave Bevin

"I LOVE this place. My partner and I have been here half a dozen times since it opened, and it has been consistently good food for good value...."

Alina Siegfried

"Great food. Great staff. I have eaten here many times and the breakfast burrito is amazing. Coffee is excellent Delighted we found this gem for..."

Marty

"Great service! We went in with a deal voucher, management were super helpful and friendly, the food was fast, fresh and delicious - we will be back..."

Esther Harris

"Went in for breakfast and coffee, as it wasn't too busy. The coffee was excellent, with a complimentary biscotti balanced on the mug. I even ordered..."

Paul Boland

"Totally awesome menu with a tasty range of breakfasts and lunches with a Western and Mexican influence. Food, service and prices all excellent! My..."

Joseph Crawford

"This place is great! My partner and I have visited a few times since they opened, and my only complaint would be that the portions are huge but the..."

Lisa H

"Had the beef stew/soup and beef taco on Sunday.Both were delicious! Especially the beef taco with the lime and the pineapple salsa...."

Asymmetriq

"GREAT milkshakes!! :D Small portions for food prices,..."

Kimmie W

"Had the Beef stew. AMAZING! Will def be back for the bowl of the day, came with some chunky toast bread. This was a great winter warmer. Going back..."

Paul Raeburn

"The absolute best thing about Mama Brown's is their $6 sliders and tacos which allow you to mix and match a variety of options to build your own..."

Kara I

"Didn't know what to expect from the place but the staff were amiable and friendly, my food delivered promptly and coffee delivered with a totally..."

Brody Tripp

"We need a Mama Brown in HB. Meals are big and delicious & excellent customer service, free meal and complimentary drink for your bday. Definitely be..."

t h

"Music was a little loud but I am hard of hearing. Food and service was incredible. Great way to celebrate a..."

Pamela Howard

"Celebrated my birthday here and got the birthday promo for June! It was a special day indeed! I love the Dirty Waffles and enjoyed the other food as..."

Necy Mae de Guzman

"If you are after comfort food - say burgers, wings , shakes, curly fries - then Mama Brown should be at the top of your list. This is my go to place..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"The service was great, the staff were friendly and efficient. The food is bit on the pricey side but for its size it is justifiable. We came in..."

Mary Kabiriera

"This is my 3rd time , and not surprised is another great experience in Mama Brown. We ordered the Pork Ribs and Waffle Boy. All the food are nice..."

EeTheng Lim

"Visited this evening en route to the airport, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Quick turn around with delivery of food and we were able to..."

Jahna Fiu

"Came in for a quick lunchtime bite, great service I can thoroughly recommend their Vanilla Milkshake and Chicken Burger, go for the extra pickles,..."

Rich Matthews

"Lovely atmosphere, cool interior and great service. We (3 friends and I) went for the Wednesday 2 for 1 deal, and had a great time. The food portions..."

micah greenfield

"Loved it. The philly cheese steak was great and the fries nice and..."

Daniel Mazur

"Pretty decent food served here and is a solid for quality. Would like to Poe Boys on the menu, the current menu still holds weight. The American..."

Mark Panapa

"Lovely customer service. Friendly staff always greeted with a smile. Food was wonderful. The milkshakes are to die for!! I wish I could give more..."

Audrey Tupua

"Our first visit - glad I chose this place for our pre-show early dinner. Easy to pre-book online - refreshingly, without dooming myself to daily..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Food was great big portion size & dessert pay to share it as it's big..."

Nane Samuel

"Food is okay, but fried chicken is quite dry and bland. Wouldn't come unless I am really craving for American..."

Edward Wang

"The best place for youngsters who wants to eat a lot of good yummy food. Its just near the cuba street. The portions are quite large for chicken..."

Sreeram Nattath

"Absolutely love the food. Great place to go if you like big massive feed..."

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Sweet Mother's Kitchen

77/100 (4050 ratings)

Restaurants

Southwestern

Vegetarian Friendly

American

Cafe

Gluten Free Options

Cajun & Creole

Cafe

American

Vegan Options

Mexican

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Drinks

After-hours

Burrito

Nachos

French Toast

Salad

Breakfast Burrito

Wings

Toasts

Chicken And Waffles

Chowder

Waffles

Tapas

Jambalaya

Fish Taco

Key lime pie

Tacos

Sandwiches

Beignets

Ribs

Prawns

Burger

Po' Boys

Fish

Beef

Pork

Sit down

Café

Cajun & Creole

American

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Drinks

Mid-range

"Lovely place with funky decor, great food and great service! The coffee and cuban sandwich were delicious and can't wait to try other dishes when I'm..."

Iunki

"Decided to get some lunch at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen (SMK) after seeing the good reviews on Google and Zomato.Hush Puppies 🤫🐶..."

Veeral Patel

"The service was good. The food was great (recommend the tacos). The price of food was amazing. You do not have to book for this place - just turn up...."

Ian De Terte

"Man catchin' beignetsAgain why Auckland no haveThank you Sweet..."

Cho

"Love this place! Make sure we visit whenever we’re in the capital. Fried chicken, corn bread, Po boys, breakfast burrito mmmmhmmmmm, food..."

Kelly Dalgety

"Had the most amazing breakfast. Fresh fish, full of flavour and for my savory tooth just the right of amount of cream and egg and heat. Awesome...."

Marigold

"Great service, we had too sit outside for a bit while we waited for a table inside but that was okay. The curly fries were so good and the artichoke..."

Judy Chalmers

"Came welli again after a year literally for this. Ordered beef and bean nacho, fish taco, chicken n fries and peanut butter shake. Everything came at..."

Chris Wang

"This place has positive vibes and staff was very friendly. I have ordered Eggs Benedict and regular mocha and it was good. One of my friend..."

Epicure

"Friends and I craved fried food for our last meal in Wellington! Sweet Mother’s Kitchen was recommended so we had to visit!I ordered the..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"Solid 4. Great Service. Warm inside. All meals look amazing, coffee a tad off dropped the score. They can get busy, an iconic wellington spot. Casual..."

Ryan

"Had the breakfast burrito and my girlfriend had the waffles. Both were absolutely fantastic. Great food, great coffee and amazing service. Very cool..."

Pete

"I went here a few weeks ago the food was delicious and came in a timely matter. Definitely one of those highlights of Wellington and a must visit,..."

Steven

"Gotta be honest and say it’s kinda ‘crusty’ but loads of food options. Super friendly staff. Dealing with a busy Monday lunch they were all..."

Pick&Mix

"Yum yum in my tum! Absolutely loved Sweet Mother’s! The service was 10/10, the food was 11/10 🙌🏼 I cannot wait to be back! Check..."

Sheryl

"Po boys are a must! And also the curly fries with their special sauce. I do agree with others that the place is sort of tacky and feels as if you are..."

Meikura Williams

"Was very tasty and good. Chicken was cooked good and tasty :) Food was well priced and in decent proportions..."

Review Man

"Been wanting to try this place for a long time finally not that busy when I came. Unique and cool cafe set-up very American deco. I ordered a waffle..."

Mark A.

"The best curly fries ever! That is my best description of this place! And their fried chicken are so good too and it taste even better with their..."

Adventure Foodie

"The only thing in-authentic about this place is the size - it's too big by Bourbon St standards. But the food is amazing!! I ordered waffles topped..."

Megha Dogra

"This will forever be my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. Curly fries and milkshakes are also a..."

Elyse

"Holy moly, if only I could have their homemade pies EVERY SINGLE DAY! I had eggs on sourdough bread and a slice of peanut butter pie, I have to say..."

Hanna

"Was here on Sunday and just love coming to this place.. I don't come for the comfortable surroundings because its not.. but ratherr for the heart..."

Fat Bob

"Fantastic restaurant and must be one of the top places on Courtenay Place! Apparently it's been here forever according to my dining colleague. Simple..."

Frank

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is always a nice & cosy experience with its American South & Mexican inspired cuisine.Today, because it was busy (as..."

Michael Gray

"Always always love eating at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the food is always great and the service is always fantastic. My grandchildren love the curly..."

Royden Shierlaw

"I had yummy peppermint tea in a retro looking tea pot! Fabulous. Also, the seafood chowder & crispy bread were divine! Busy little place, but the..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"The 15 min wait for a table was definitely worth it. Service was great, atmosphere was awesome. Had the fried chicken with coleslaw and curly fries..."

Kate O'Sullivan

"I absolutely loved the curly fries and the amazing sauce that came with it. I liked the chicken as well but the curly fries were just so good...."

M

"Pre dope food here and awesome atmosphere. Gave the New Orleans prawns a go with a jug of sangria all for under $60.00 and it tasted great, pretty..."

Hadyn Coker

"Amazing! It was packed even on a Wednesday night, but a table was freed up in no time! Didn't want anything too large so I had a Po Boy on its own so..."

Sophie Oliver

"Loved everything about this place. Went back a second time the next day. The Black Bean Breakfast Burrito was awesome. Definitely a highlight. Had an..."

Tracy Bass

"Came on a Tuesday during lunch hour, and it is very busy and packed! Waiters were attentive but really stretched. Decor was interesting and..."

Cathy Xiong

"Only had shakes and cakes here but the snicker shakes weren't as flavourful and a little too milky. the pumpkin pie and pecan pie were really good...."

Annie Bananie

"Came here because everyone recommends it but found the food to just be average really. Can't complain for the good price of some of the foods but it..."

EsmeEats

"Our friend invite us to this place when we are in Wellington. We order their famous curly fries, buttermilk soaked fried chicken and some breakfast..."

Andrean

"I went to SMK for a dinner with workmates and have to say of was z great experience. I had the chicken in a basket. I loved the curly fries and..."

Malcolm Hughson

"Great place - very busy which is always a good sign. This place came recommended and did not disappoint. I had the breakfast burrito with added..."

Emily Pavey

"Went here for brunch on a Sunday so fairly busy. Seated quickly but still had to wait a fair while for food! Ordered the 2 eggs on toast (poached)..."

Daisy Smith

"Been there twice in the last couple of weeks. The food has always been good so far. Have tried the chipotle chicken quesadillas and the nachos. Both..."

Kayleigh

"Love coming here - I always get the same thing - their curly fries! They are so good. The atmosphere is super chill and always have a great dining..."

Sarah Alberino

"This place was packed so we actually went off to have dinner somewhere else but ended up coming back to wait for a table. We waited about 10-15..."

Jess

"This is my fave in Welly and a must if your after food that is different, and soulful and makes you happy! Eggs Herbert: Creamed spinach,..."

Sungsam7

"Id heard so much good about Sweet Mothers Kitchen, I couldn't wait to try it for myself finally. The place was busy. Tables filled both inside..."

Jenjaroo

"For a chill night with friends you can't beat Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It has a flare all of it's own with influences in it's menu of Mexico and the..."

Laura Mackey

"Very trendy little spot that was shown to be popular irrespective of the time of day. Enjoyed a breakfast beignet and coffee - simply ordered this as..."

The Kats Meow

"Sweet Mothers Kitchen is tucked on the end of Courtnay place with indoor and pavement (outdoor) seating. The menu includes Mexican and southern..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I hadn't been here in nearly 2 years and was relieved to find it was still as good as I remembered! I had the hush puppies, the beef quesadilla and a..."

Michele

"We came down to Wellington to visit the Te Papa museum and the Dreamworks Exhibit over Waitangi weekend, and decided to try Sweet Mother's Kitchen on..."

Alice P

"Sweet Mother's is home to authentic Mexican cuisine. The taco's have an excellent texture and are seasoned perfectly. With friendly service and great..."

TheTomato

"My favourite place to go with friends on a late night dinner date. They have the best milkshakes in town (snickers!!) and their dessert pies are to..."

Grace Ko

"Interestingly decorated place! Tonight we had the Mad dog beef ribs vegetarian nachos and a side of creamy mushrooms. Yum yum yum yummety..."

Crumpet King

"Had the peanut butter pie. Very sweet and the base is a bit soggy. I tend to prefer the savoury stuff here. Their shakes is pretty good too...."

Travels4Food

"Had been wanting to visit this spot for a while after hearing good things. Was surprised to read about bad service in some reviews, but thought I'd..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"The inside is a little basic but the outdoor eating area is pleasant on a nice day.. They do takeaways too so they have all the bases..."

Rhodri Williams

"It's always busy which is frustrating but the staff normally sort you out and the longest I've ever waited for a table was 15 min. I highly suggest..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Yummy yummy yummy. Love their milkshakes the snickers one is to die for and their curly fries. Some other items are hit or miss but still a great..."

Jayna Patel

"Recommended by a friend so we decided to have lunch there on our last day in Wellington.We shared a beef taco and curly fries between us...."

Mili Goswami

"Sweet mothers staff and service is unbeatable - always happy always nice always fast. Milkshakes I'd recommend and black bean nachos, along with..."

Stacy Heyman

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I love you so. Thank you for being realistic about your wait times (I get, you're insanely popular, and with good reason)...."

Luke Alexander

"Have been there a few times got the French Toast with bacon and did enjoy it although I think it's a bit expensive for the quantity. But good. No..."

Ines

"Always a pleasant experience at sweet mothers kitchen! Hands down the best cut fries in Wellington!!! Would definitely come back again,..."

Jessica Teasdale

"I've always been a fan of these guys, always busy always enjoyable. The food type they put out is a particular favourite of mine, and they do it the..."

James Ford

"This is the place to go for the best milkshakes in Wellington city! Delicious milkshakes served in a fashionable and unique style. The hot chips are..."

Sam Hodgson

"I tried to come here the other morning for lunch but it was full - which is always a good sign. unfortunately I was starving so we wandered on..."

Amanda Hailwood

"I always enjoy sweet mothers kitchen when I'm in Wellington. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table but well worth it. The Snickers Milkshake is the..."

David Palfreyman

"Great little cafe for breakfast if you can wait for a table!! This place seems very unorganized but the staff deals great and never forgets you....."

Erin Moffatt

"I used to love Sweet Mother's Kitchen but since being back in Wellington, I can't help but compare it to similar restaurants I have been to in..."

LucyGoosey

"Service was awesome! We preordered our meal and as soon as we were seated our meals came out. The curly fries was awesome together with the creole..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Always love this place. Since going veg there isn't much choice for me, but curly fries and the Mac m cheese are still on offer to me. My only beef..."

Alex Shatford

"went the other day with my little click/ friends and we ordered key lime pie, peanut butter pie, banana cream pie and pecan and bourbon pie I think..."

James Fale

"Frequently come here for Brunch with friends. As a student the prices can sometimes be a little much but the servings are generally generous enough..."

Caitlin Watters

"This is what good cafe culture is. We are always greeted with a smile and looked after well. The cafe has achieved successfully achieved its own..."

Claz

"awesome atmosphere. the food is average. i really enjoyed my milkshake. if this place is full just go up to the counter and tell the wait staff that..."

Kate S

"The place is rather packed and can get like that rather fast so get in while you can because the food is amazing every time you are there. We were..."

Nicola

"It was very busy and we had to sit outside. Yet, aside from the cold; the food was delicious, the music was groovy, and the service was very helpful...."

Michael Henrys

"We were here for a pre-dinner snack but the menu looked so good we are more than we intended to. Mac and cheese and pecan pie were both delicious,..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Food was lovely. Fries a little to salty but apart from that everything tasted good..."

Terri O' Kane

"Love the food and service here!! Faultless !! Will keep coming back for the yummy shakes and sammys!! Tables turn over quick so if I have to wait for..."

Weenutter

"Wow. Sunday evening and this place is full. That is a testament to how good the food is. What I love about this place is the ambiance. The walls are..."

RaeRae

"Cosy environment, incredibly popular so I suggest going on a quiet day or book in advance! Food. Is. To. Die. For. I recommend the curly fries and..."

Tara Jones Rudge

"It's the real deal. I lived in Texas and have travelled around Louisiana and the food here stands up. Sure it ain't smoked overnight out the back but..."

Luke Sherwood

"Real sweet atmosphere, menu, portions, and prices. Two pieces of advice for the beef ribs: (1) Cook it slower and longer. The flavours didn't get a..."

Dan Da Man

"If there was one restaurant that won me over in Wellington, it would have to be Sweet Mother's Kitchen. The menu, a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"As an all 'round flavour sampler we chose a trio of pies to tuck into for our midnight snack. The peanut butter pie is creamy and distinctly peanutty..."

Heneedsfood

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is, and yes I will now drop a popular saying in New Zealand, Sweet As. I got to admit it, I have heard great things about this..."

Puku Princess

"Had such a nice pot of tea that had the cutest tea cosy, blue and knitted.And chicken! Om nom! Very good dessert as well.Lovely..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"Visited Welly on the weekend had such an amazing breakfast here on Saturday that we had to return on Sunday too!!! Had Flossys Favorites, and the..."

Holly Roberts

"Extremelly popular place, always full so we thought the food must be good here (it was just aroud the corner from our hotel) it was! It's a very..."

Daiana Cordoba

"Love hate relationship at SMK - I love it my wife hates it!That being the case my visits are usually with one of the kids for a sneaky Po..."

Philip Reeve

"Despite being packed this place actually managed to have a really good atmosphere. The food was hearty and filling and had genuine authentic flare!..."

Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho

"Comfort food!! Sweet Mother's Kitchen is one of those restaurants that always comes up when asked for recommendations. Known for their..."

Crissy

"Sweet Mothers is such an integral part of the local foodie scene here in Wellywood and one if my personal favs. From curly fries to beignets to PO..."

BKL

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen has an amazing ambience! No matter what time I visit or walk by, it's always busy and packed full of people. Relaxed, cozy and..."

Sophia

"Great food and okay coffee (very bitter), however the food makes up for it. Quirky decor, and although it was really busy the staff managed to find..."

Alex Galletty

"Love this place. Had jerk chicken po boy and pulled beef and caramelised onion quesadilla both absolutely delish! Service was really good! Will come..."

Kez

"The buttermilk chicken and curly fries with slaw is so damn good will be getting this every time I'm in wellington from now on! The coffee is strong..."

SarahandElla

"I used to be a massive fan of SMK, back when I was in high school. Unfortunately, I think that in the last few years the quality has gone down, both..."

Eleanor Hay

"If you come to Wellington you will inevitably hear about Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It's a local, historic, iconic establishment.Despite the..."

Wilson Chau

"Visited again after couple of years. The ambience is still intact. The simple and rustic nature of the restaurant is very unassuming but the quality..."

Mathew George

"THE BEST!!! Especially their crumbed chicken. Great food... yum yum... But the waffles are a bit too floury for me... Nonetheless, definitely a must..."

Auie Robrigado

"Absolutely loved Sweet Mothers Kitchen on a recent trip to Wellington. The look and feel of the cafe is relaxed, and funky. They have a great..."

Lozalock

"I have been here on several occasions, and every time I have had amazing, tasty meals and not too long a wait, even when they are..."

Emma Ferguson

"The food was like all of my favorite things from home on one menu!! Finally someone in NZ who knows how to do hot wings right. Spinach &..."

Mike Goldstein

"Would probably have carried on walking past (due to signs of dilapidation such as stuffing out of chairs & mismatched cups & saucers) but as..."

Jane

"Although it can be slightly pricey, I have always had really delicious food from Sweet Mother's, and had great service from the staff there...."

Cath L

"Great service here last night and the place was humming :) . I was early but one of the waitresses was super accommodating n got me a table anyways...."

Siobhan

"After reading a few reviews I was a bit hesitant to go but we went for lunch on Tuesday and it was lovely. We had a lovely friendly waitress, in fact..."

Melanie White

"Have eaten here on several occasions. We like the casual atmosphere and funky decor. Service has been a bit slow but they are usually very busy...."

Mary T-soon

"I really enjoy coming to this place. The beef nachos are my fav. The staff are really friendly. Not a big review, just worth saying that this is a..."

Cedric Mason

"We came here for a pre-Hobbit lunch between Christmas and New Year. It was humming, food was delicious - highly recommend the fish po boy - and the..."

Philippa Lagan

"French toast was awesome, as was my soy cappa.Enjoyable time! Waitress seemed preoccupied. But other than that, brilliant experience..."

Joe Turner

"Love Sweet Mothers Kitchen! I usually go for lunch and always order the prawn poboy. It's always delicious. I recently tried the swamp dip and was..."

Laura

"Stopped in for lunch during our stay this past weekend. We had a shrimp po' boy, and a fish po' boy. I much preferred the fish po' boy as it had more..."

Kepa Tairua

"I go there all the time - delicious food, and affordable! My favourite is the chicken burrito, but the macaroni and cheese "The Moose" is really..."

Sitakali

"Ever since I first visited Sweet Mother's, I've been meaning to go back. The place definitely lives up to the hype, with cheap, amazing, food. I'm..."

Cruz Johnson

"Locals will tell you that Sweet Mother's Kitchen is the ultimate spot for homely comfort, hipster vibes and famous curly fries. We're fans too,..."

Nicole

"Great food at reasonable prices. The gumbo was yummy and only $14!!! Obviously a popular place and generally don't take bookings so I suppose not a..."

Colette

"Brilliant - great food, good atmosphere, good prices - highly recommend Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Especially some of the mexican specialties. Very..."

JJ JJ

"Love going to get my eat on.Don't go if your in a rush and want your own table. Go there relaxed with lots of time to chill with the other..."

Casey

"My daughter and I were down from Auckland for a short break and tried Sweet Mothers Kitchen. The service was excellent I found the waiter was very..."

Maree Crabb

"delicious food, great service and price!!would definitely..."

Helen Autagavaia

"I love going to this place everytime I am back in welly. Get the Ribs with curly fries and colslaw, so yum!! My girlfriend always has yummy things..."

Ian Barr

"A popular place amongst locals, this can be it's downfall. There is often a long wait to get a table, but the food is good and reasonably priced. The..."

Aa Ch

"I love this place - their chilli wings and chowder, crab and cheese dip .... coffee mm mm very very good informal, shared trestle table dining makes..."

Kym Hamilton

"One word. Po'boy. Is that one word? Who cares go get..."

Lucy

"Some friends of ours had popped in earlier to try and get a table booked but it was busy so we went off to another bar and they gave us a call when..."

Elaine Young

"This place is always busy! They food is Southern American food and it is really good. One American lady next to me was concerned if it was..."

Reviewer007

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is popular, so arrive early on busy nights as they don't take bookings. However, they offered to call us in half an hour once..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Firstly, assigning a website 'tag' of Mexican is not supposed to make this a Mexican place (a response to others comments). The restaurant does not..."

Chris

"One of my favourite places to dine whenever I'm in Wellington. Cheap, cheerful and fun. Love the food (yes rich but it doesn't pretend to be anything..."

Missy Davidson

"I had lunch at Sweet Mother's Kitchen, the service was efficient and on time, especially when you only have an hours' lunch. the food was good and..."

Tasha

"I was a customer in this restaurant and find the staff are friendly and professional in their service. I love the food, the portion is good and..."

Leigh

"I adored Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not..."

Alice C

"Great mexican-styled well-priced food in a relaxed and funky atmosphere, excellent range of mexican beers to boot. Best mexican food I've had in..."

Duncan Neilson

"Sweet Mother's Kitchen is Wellington eating staple. Every time I venture down to this part of the country I tick another dish off the menu and have..."

Madicattt

"Sweet Mother’s Kitchen stole our hearts, arteries included. This is unapologetic, calorific dining at it's best. Expect Cajun and Creole dishes..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"My recent trip to Wellington with my sister meant that I could once again, indulge in some of the spectacular food that Wellington has to offer. My..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Great food and food choices, great service, near the heart of the city. Cost is average for the area, but given the excellent food I rank this..."

Charlie Callcut

"Cajun food - what's not to like? Well maybe the fact that it is SO hard to get a table, let alone one of the two oh so desirable booths .... but if..."

Kai Luv

"Have eaten here for 12 years off and on. The food comes served in little plastic baskets, so it really does feel like the quintessential diner..."

Graeme Wooller

"Very good service, good menu … not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare fried chicken and their..."

karandeep singh

"The burritos were awesome! Reasonable price and simple and big. 😍 Ribs was dried and the sauce was too much, but it was good to..."

AnnA

"Finally…a restaurant that knows how to do a steak medium-well, without the chef throwing his toys out of the cot, or knives at the serving staff. I..."

Nick Dobier

"A great find in Wellington for those on the lookout for great Cajun food. The blackened fish is to die for, the Jambalaya delicious and even Beignet..."

Tony Redhead

"After seeing that there was Jumbalaya on the menu, I couldn't go past. It made my nose run a bit but unlike the song my pants weren't on fire. Next..."

anthony851

"My new favourite restaurant in Wellington! The food is fantastic. Nice American flavours and good portion sizes. Service was great and although we..."

Nikhil George

"Love this place and the bustling vibe. Food was delish. Happy to provide some pulled pork for my salad instead of chicken ....and it wasn't on the..."

Lynette Edmonds

"Went there for there for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast had the eggs bomba, breakfast burrito with SMK spicy sausage and a side of hash. It was..."

Stacey Wang

"My wife and stopped by here for some lunch. Had an amazing lunch here. The service was great! Comfortable seating and eating area. I would have..."

Krishin Stephen Pillay

"Lovely food and good choice, reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly. Really nice...."

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