I've been living in Harlem for nearly a year, but I only made it to Miss Mamie's for the first time last week. I was expecting a lot, since the place is supposedly ""legendary"" and consistently wins awards.
Well, imagine my surprise at finding the service frigid and the food rather unextraordinary. The much-touted macaroni and cheese was less flavorful than a box of Kraft, and the fried chicken paled in comparison to KFC. The collard greens were fine, however, and I'll concede that the sweet potato pie was worth returning for. Unfortunately, I tried their ""famous"" peach cobbler several days later, and found it was on par with the macaroni.
One thing I will say about Miss Mamie's: this place is cheap. Entrees (with two sides) average about $12- a good value, even in Harlem. But is it really worth it for average food and downright rude service?
Pros: Cheap, Good sweet potato pie
Cons: , Rude service
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