MAMA Oakland

“MAMA Oakland has this incredible warm, maximalist aesthetic. actually bold colors, plants everywhere, eclectic vintage furniture. It feels like walking into the coolest person you know's living room. The vibes are impeccable idk”

“The maximalist decor is visually stunning but acoustically terrible. Hard surfaces, no sound dampening, and loud music mean you're shouting by 8pm. The vibe is cool but my voice was hoarse by dessert.”

“teh fried plantain appetizer was addictive Crispy sweet salty, served with a spicy dipping sauce that had real heat ok so ordered a second plate. Could eat these all day adn not be mad about it trust me”

“The portions are tapas-sized but the prices are entrée-level. $16 for four small plantain pieces? The food is good but you need to order 4-5 plates to feel full which adds up fast”

“The coffee cocktail was made with locally roasted beans and you could taste the quality. A proper espresso martini with house-pulled shots, not the premade stuff. The bar program takes coffee seriously which earns major points from me.”

“No regular coffee or espresso for non-cocktail drinkers. If I'm there for a late dinner and want a straight coffee after dessert, I'm out of luck. The coffee cocktails are great but a simple espresso should be an option.”