Mama's On The Go Bistro
1120 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR
Crema's Take
“Mama's On The Go Bistro charms visitors with genuinely kind staff and an unexpectedly cozy sit-down space hidden behind its casual drive-thru appeal, making it perfect for both quick caffeine runs and leisurely morning hangs. Their specialty drinks share the spotlight with seriously stuffed sandwiches and seasonal creations like white chocolate raspberry lattes, all priced generously enough that you'll actually want to linger over your order instead of rushing out.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
RUN, don't walk to this bistro! First visit and is now a new favorite. For under $8.00 I got a 1/2 sandwich (that was LOADED and I could barely get my mouth around it), a cute little bag of crinkle chips and the cutest little package with a sliced pickle. Plus a mint 🌟 10/10 love supporting local!
Tamra and Isabella and staff are wholeheartedly kind while serving delicacies... come in this palace to enjoy hot soothing drinks and sweets.... with a drive through and some novelty items to purchase as well....
I have driven past this place a hundred times over the years, and finally stopped by on a Sunday morning. For drinks we ordered a peach smoothie, a black coffee, and a latte. Two bagel breakfast sandwiches and a scone for food. All of that was $39. It’s a quaint little bistro just outside of downtown. Not a lot of seating or parking, but there is a drive thru option! Service was pretty unremarkable-nothing positive of negative to say. With that being said, our food and drink came out pretty quick (under 10 min). Would definitely come back. I like supporting local and the food and drink prices were pretty reasonable.
I wasn't very impressed by the atmosphere (a lot of clutter near the entrance), and I wasn't super excited to buy a 10$ sandwhich, but I was in a rush. I had taken the time to look at the menu on here and decided I would get "The Clucker". A simple chicken salad sandwhich that is supposed to come with cranberries, lettuce, and tomatoes. Customer service was average, and I was surprised when I saw that the actual price was $14.25. If I had known I was going to pay almost $15 for a sandwich, I wouldn't have come, but like I said, I was in a rush. Whatever, I ordered the Clucker and after about 10 minutes I received my sandwich. The chips and pickles it came with were wrapped in some plastic baggies (the pickles were dripping juice, poor packaging), and the chips were fine. Finally, I got to the sandwich. Average size, but hopefully, it's good! I had chosen to get the wheat bread, and boy was it so disappointing. I opened it up and saw that the chickensalad didn't look to have any cranberries. I took a bite and no cranberries to be tasted. So I had to waste time returning and told the employee that my sandwich had no cranberries. First, they said that it didn't come with cranberries. So I pointed at the menu that clearly said it comes with cranberries. Then, the employee said that the cranberries were in the chicken salad. I told them I didn't see or taste them, so I want cranberries. After some hesitation and babbling, I received a container with dried cranberries. Good riddance, employees seemed to not know their own menu. Anyways, the bread was cheap and dry, the chicken salad average, and it had very little lettuce. The chicken salad was also dripping very watery white sauce. The tomatoes were thick and yummy. Maybe not a big deal to others, but the chicken salad was unevenly spread, which just gives me the idea that the employees don't care to create good sandwhiches. The bread and salad reminded me of a sandwich I have eaten at 7-Eleven. Overall, I feel robbed and disappointed, I'm shocked this place has a decent rating. I absolutely will never waste my money here again. Update your damn prices on Google, too!
such a cute place!! I was worried it was only a drive through because of the name but I was happily mistaken and walked into a cute little sitting area. I had one of their seasonal white chocolate raspberry coffees and it was one of the best coffees I’ve had in my life! I went with my dad for a little daddy daughter date and we split a cinnamon roll (very moist and tasty on the inside but a little dry on the outside). He got a panini and I had just a regular bagel so nothing to complain about there! The vibes here were very good and I would recommend coming here if you’re in the area!
Crema Reviews
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