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Best Neighborhood Restaurant 2010 - RFT

Mama Josephine's Chicken and Dumplings - StlToday

St. Louis Comfort Foods Restaurants - RFT

Mama Josephine’s coming to Shaw - Threshold StL website

Home Cookin' is where the heart is - Sauce Magazine

Mama Josephine's is the Quintessential Neighborhood Dining Spot - Riverfront Times

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"Now That's Fried Chicken!  Always on the prowl for authentic fried chicken, I sampled that offered by Mama Josephine's. HMMMMMMMM good! This is the real deal not some dried out deep fried tastless what-ever. It is gently pan fried. Straight out of the south! I live so close I can walk----and walk I will need to!" -- Elaine

"I called before I left work and they had an order of delicious fried catfish waiting for me to pick up! The fried okra and mac & cheese were very tasty too!  It was pretty busy, but they had it together and waiting for me! Enjoyed giving my former neighbor and the wonderful proprietor, Mary, a congratulatory hug on her new restaurant!" -- Shannon

"I just had dinner at Mama Josephine's! It was so good! I am a graduate student living away from home so a home-cooked meal is something I don't have very often--and even when I am home it's never this good! (sorry mom!) Money is also not something I have very often- so the reasonable prices were an added bonus.  I highly recommend the meatloaf (which I'm usually not a fan of-but this meatloaf was amazing!) I also had the mashed-potatoes and corn which were equally as delicious.  They were very busy and I was there near close so they were running out of a few items and the food took a little while to come out, but everyone was hustling and doing their best. It's only day 4 so I know they will work out the kinks.  I can't wait to go back and try something else! It's great to have another place in Shaw we can walk to on a beautiful day/evening." -- Maureen

From my dad: "Mama Josephine's gets 'two mayo-covered thumbs up' for lunch. After my Garden visit, I drove over to The Hill to try a sandwich place called Adriana's ... but the line was out the door. So I turned around & went looking for the place you recommended. ... The club sandwich was tasty & huge (I brought half home) and it was served with steaming hot crinkle cut fries. That & a Coke (with free refills available) cost just over 9 bucks with tax. I'd be willing to try it again to see how her lasagna tastes [don't tell Mom], and they also feature fried chicken & catfish. I'd say it's a keeper." -- Justine

A hidden gem in the Shaw neighborhood. We went there on a Friday night and were seated immediately. Menu items sounded to good to be true. Without exception, the food was fantastic. Two of us had the meat loaf, which is a dicey dish wherever you order it. If I had closed my eyes and ta...ken a bite, I would have swore my mother made it. The pulled pork sandwich also garnered a thumbs up. The mostacoli (sadly they were out of lasagna), was met with great satisfaction. The fried chicken came out crispy and flavorful. The waitress was also very attentive, keeping our drinks refreshed. We were also fortunate enough to meet the owners, both of whom gave us a short history of Mama Josephine. Great food at very reasonable prices. Even though I would like to keep it as my little secret, I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. A full five ***** - Tony

I'm from the South and "phenomenal" is the only word that describes Mama Josephine's. From the perfect fried chicken, pulled pork BBQ, mac-n-cheese, turnip greens, onion rings to the sweet tea and pecan pie, oh my! Someone knows how to cook! Everything was homemade fresh, good portion sizes, great prices, and excellent service. The best new restaurant in St. Louis and my new home away from home. -- Kristine

After a long day at work and attempting to get past the mid-week slump of boring meals at my house - we gave Mama's a try at the recommendation of a friend.  We can not wait to come back!  On top of the amazing value, the food was downright delicious!! Well done!!  -- Marissa

Congrats on your wonderful review in the RFT!  I had the fried chicken and mac'n cheese last week for the first time myself, and I've been thinking about them both ever since. Wonderful!  And so glad to have you in Shaw! -- Jessica

Loved the food, it was great. It was home cooking at it's best.  -- Patrice

The Hub and I ate here yesterday and I may never cook again.  The food is amazing, the staff is wonderful, the portion size is perfect, you won't have to take out a loan to pay your bill and did I say the food is amazing. A girl at the next table was eating a cheeseburger and if it tastes half as good as it looked, I'm moving in.  Give your tastebuds a party the food is that good.  --  Phyllis B.

My family and I eat at Mama's Josphines quite often the food is great good season on the food and fast and friendly service the fish is amazing and the club sandwhich. Thanks for the great food at a low price We stay near sweetie pies they charge an arm and a leg and the food is not good We are so glad to find a spot close to home.  -- The XXX Family

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