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 in the area.
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Decided to get some lunch at Sweet Mother’s Kitchen (SMK) after seeing the good reviews on Google and Zomato.
Hush Puppies 🤫🐶 $11
Both I and my mate enjoyed the starter. Each hush puppy was cooked just right without too much oil and the cornmeal inside was not dry. The sauces went well with the dish, there was a good balance of sweet and spicy 🌶 taste to it.
Send It! Jerk Chicken 🐓 $25
I personally did not enjoy the dish. The red beans and rice were too dry, which made it difficult for me to finish. The chicken was cooked okay, but I felt a very strong taste of rum in the marinade.
Peanut Butter Pie 🥧🥜 $8.50
I really loved 💖 the peanut butter pie a lot. I could tell that the cream and pie were fresh and homemade. The chocolate base was not crumbly, but it was soft enough to easily cut through. The filling had a soft texture, and I could instantly taste the peanut butter flavor. Simply delicious😋
Ambiance and Final Words
The restaurant has a compact and laid-back vibe, with lots of different knick-knacks to see. Service was friendly, but we did have to wait 25-30 minutes for our dishes to arrive. Which is fair enough as the place was fairly packed with lots of customers wanting brunch/lunch at the time.
Overall, I would give SMK a go if you are in the CBD area and also if you love comfort food or want a casual outing (friends or solo). I heard that their chicken in a basket with curly fries 🍗 🧺 🍟 are a hot seller 🔥
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. We will go again.
Man catchin' beignets
Again why Auckland no have
Thank you Sweet Mother.
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Love this place! Make sure we visit whenever we’re in the capital.
Fried chicken, corn bread, Po boys, breakfast burrito mmmmhmmmmm, food to cover any time of day and to top it off the coffees awesome!!
Keep going strong sweet mama’s! We’ll be back soon!
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. Would have the Egg Herbert again in a heartbeat. Great service. Love the relaxed but clean, welcoming feel.
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 dip was amazing, my fish tacos 🌮 were a bit too spicy for my liking but they did offer me sour cream which was awesome.
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 decent price point and were amazing.
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 from welly recommended me this cafe and I was not disappointed.
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 chicken in a basket and the chicken was amazing! So fresh, juicy and crunchy! All you could want from fried chicken. The sauce was beautiful too.
The fish tacos were fresh with a lovely citrus flavour, it was done so well!
Vanilla milkshake is a classic and hit the spot!
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 and comfortable. Definitely worth eating here brekky or lunch
Had the breakfast burrito and my girlfriend had the waffles. Both were absolutely fantastic. Great food, great coffee and amazing service. Very cool decor and music as well. Highly recommend this place.
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, it’s my brothers favourite restaurant and he lives in Auckland so that’s say something.
When I went I thought the cleanliness was a bit low and just because they are busy they should always keep a good standard.
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 very cheerful. We had a couple of chicken salads that were tasty. 1 burger that was ‘not too shabby’ and vegetarian nachos which were not rather shattering but filling and tasty enough. Puddings were full on. Would come here again and again if I lived down here.
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!
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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 in a students flat. I also think they take a little too long to come out and take your order (we have waited nearly 20 minutes each time we have come in the past month) even when it really is not that busy. Servers are really nice! Just think orders need to be taken maybe 10 minutes faster.
Was very tasty and good. Chicken was cooked good and tasty :) Food was well priced and in decent proportions yummmmmmmm
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 and fried chicken which is not on the menu along with mocha cold drink - both are divine. The fried chicken is perfectly cooked I'm guessing its a buttermilk chicken. highly recommended!
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 special sauce. The place always have full but the staff are always so attentive and efficient! 👍🏻
Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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 with poached Eggs, maple pecan bacon, topped with maple syrup. Brilliant. Good coffee and beignets!!! Nothing says NOLA like a beignet. Decorated with detritus of years gone by - money, pictures and lots of US paraphernalia ( love the Hilary Clinton nutcracker) just a great place to breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great friendly staff too.
This will forever be my favourite restaurant in Wellington. Food is incredible and the drinks are delicious. Curly fries and milkshakes are also a huge highlight!
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 it is one of the best pies I've had in Welly. Love the atmosphere as well. I would definitely go back and try out their lunch menu (which has really good reviews).
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 warming comfort food (chicken in a basket and seafood chowder are two of my many favourites). Its usually pretty friendly service too considering how busy they are and very reasonable prices.. thanks
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 tables with eclectic 70's decor sucks in the hipsters and it fills up quickly so get in early. The food was out of this world with my cajun fish and mash being extraordinarily delicious.... Also the curly fries were superb and all together we had a fantastic time!
Sweet Mother's Kitchen is always a nice & cosy experience with its American South & Mexican inspired cuisine.
Today, because it was busy (as always) we sat outside. It was a crisp Winter's afternoon and beginning to bluster. We were with my partner's dad who was starting to feel the cold. We spotted an empty table inside and speaking to the staff we were allowed to move into the open arms of our sweet mother.
I ordered a pulled beef & caramelised onion quesadilla. It was served with a generous amount of guacamole. I picked the 3 quesadillas which were tasty enough but weren't quite enough for a main meal, but we shared a bowl of deliciously crunchy curly fries with a unique creole aioli.
We didn't have dessert today but the sweet American pies are always worth a try. There's an extensive menu of hot and cold drinks. I couldn't make my mind up so just went with a typical hot chocolate served with the obligatory pink and white marshmallows.
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 fries - and so do I. AND not too bad a wine selection.
Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien
+5
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 cafe had a great vibe to it. Friendly staff & amazing music! Thanks for making my morning awesome!
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 it was amazing but the pies are to die for!
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.
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 sick right?
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 that I had enough room for a slice of scrumptious Pumpkin Pie and it was delicious and the perfect amount! Our waitress was friendly and chatty even though it was busy, she had time for some cheerful banter! Will definitely be going again!
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 interesting Kawakawa and Ginger tea. Thought I'd ordered a soft drink, but had ordered from the tea section, it was really good so I kept quiet ;)
Came on a Tuesday during lunch hour, and it is very busy and packed! Waiters were attentive but really stretched. Decor was interesting and worthwhile taking a look. Suggest coming here for somewhere to talk over food as things cannot be rushed.
The place serves mostly Mexican style food which isn't around that often. It's healthy as not full of oil, flavours are good, and for 16 dollars it did last me for quite a while, though serving sizes were not huge.
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. The waitress took ages coming back to us even though it wasn't busy but the staff were nice
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 wasn't memorable enough that id be keen to come back and my portion was very small
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 menus. The food is good (above average) and good value for money 😊
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 Mississippi sauce, which was delicious. The chicken was a bit dry but edible. The service was awesome, there was always a waitress asking if we needed anything else. I liked the atmosphere as well, I would definitely recommend for a bite to eat. I just have to go there now for breakfast.
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 potato hash which was delicious. A huuuuge, heavy meal that filled me up all day. Friends had big jays breakfast which was also giant and delicious. Coffee was great. I didn't try them but my friend adored the beignets which exceeded his expectations. Get here early to avoid a wait!
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) and although it tasted nice, I found the sourdough bread/toast a bit tricky to slice in to. Also had the iced chocolate which was tasty! For a popular place, it might be worth them thinking about expanding their venue a little to accommodate for more perhaps?
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 had very reasonable prices. The wait is fairly long but it's worth it. It's been packed with people both days I've been there
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 experience here.
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 minutes to be seated. Outside seats were very warm, thanks to the heater. They said the wait on food was at least 30minutes but it arrived earlier than that. We ordered nachos, chicken basket and a po boy. Food was absolutely amazing and we would definitely go back next time when we are in We'lington.
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, artichoke, grilled fish with a poached egg on top of a baguette, the flavours work well. All of it.
The donuts are not too sweet, fluffy on the inside, the outside a dark caramel dusted with icing sugar and light drizzle of syrup. A must to dunk in your coffee! which by the way is aromatic and excellently brewed.
Don't take my wooed for it you MUST go and try as we will again when visiting Welly but this time we will try the 11.30 menu.
The staff dos well considering this place is pumping on a Sunday morning. Great friendly service.
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 and out and more people just kept arriving. We had a big group and our table seemed to take up most of the place. Our drink orders seemed to be taken as soon as we sat down and although service was good, it did make us feel rushed to order before the whole group was there.
When we ordered I found them to be relaxed with changing items despite the menu saying otherwise. The food didn't seem to take to long to come out even if the drinks did and it tasted good. The mushrooms were definitely a highlight for me but next time I'd love to try the waffles.
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 Gulf States. Being a little on the fragile side when it comes to hot and spicy food I opted to dine on a classic chicken burrito that was utterly sublime. A bite of my friend's quesadilla was just as delicious. You want a cosy place for good food and great memories consider catching up at Sweet Mother's Kitchen.
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 I had never had a beignet before and was curious. In that respect its hard to give a true review given I don't know what a traditional beignet 'should' taste like.
Got a large serving of 3 generous portions in the serving with lashings of icing sugar. Advised to dip into my coffee, to which, I obliged. Nice. Strong flavour to the choux pastry, an acquired taste, no doubt.
Coffee was on the bitter side for me, even with the addition of the icing sugar on the beignets. Great to sit outside, watching the world and all their interesting participants go about their day. A nice spot to go, look forward to sampling their other menu options.
Sweet Mothers Kitchen is tucked on the end of Courtnay place with indoor and pavement (outdoor) seating. The menu includes Mexican and southern states American. We went for the curly fries and burger. It was delicious and super filling. They had an impressive sweet pie menu and I would love to come back and try some!
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 snickers shake. It was way too much food for one person, especially since I also had some of my friend's curly fries 😂 We were seated almost immediately and the food came out quickly. My quesadilla was kind of cold but I still really enjoyed it. I'd never had hush puppies before and found them quite dry, so don't think I would order again. The snickers shake blew my mind, definitely recommend.
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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 Sunday night.
As it is a walk in restaurant, we hoped we would get seats and went in early at around 6pm, there were a few tables left and our party of 4 were seated prompted by the serving staff.
Looking around, the decor was cute, quirky and funky in all the good ways. I loved how they put an alligator toy in one of the flower buntings! Very New Orleans. The walls were pasted with various postcards and humours photos/images/cuttings from magazines. Quite a few of the cards were American diner era-style decorations. Very nice atmosphere!
Despite the place being so busy, the waiters and waitresses did a very good job of looking after us. Shortly after being seated, water was brought to our table and a few minutes later a waiter came to ask us if we wanted to order drinks.
Having already decided what we wanted to eat as well, we ordered our food at the same time as the drinks.
The drinks came promptly and my Jungle Juice ($7) was very hearty and very tasty and refreshing.
Not long after the food came all at once for the table! I shared both a gumbo and jambalaya with one of my friends on the table. The other two got a Cuban Po Boy and the Blackened Cajun fish (tarakihi was the fish of the day). A plate of curly fries for the table, which was hot, crispy and crunchy. The aioli was quite unique and I liked it - and this is coming from someone who doesn't like aioli!
Everything looked absolutely delicious and were quite a filling portion/size. I loved the Creole style jambalaya, however the gumbo was quite smoky and dark for my taste, and also less soupy. The flavours weren't as delicate as my favourite gumbo from my favourite Cajun restaurant in Auckland, however, that's a personal preference and it should be noted that the gumbo was still delicious and had many meat and sausage.
Everyone on the table agreed that the food was fantastic and very filling! And we still wanted dessert even though we were full!
It was a bit difficult getting a waiter/waitress' attention to order dessert, but that was due to the restaurant being very busy! They did a very good job despite how full the restaurant was.
For dessert I had the beignets, my friends had Key Lime Pie and a Banana Cream Pie.
The Banana Cream Pie was very rich and delicious! However I think they compensated the flavour of banana with a bit of essence, so it wasn't quite as appealing to me.
The Key Lime Pie was very tangy and tasted very much like lime! The crushed biscuit base was very delicious as well and not overly sweet. I would get this one next time.
My beignets were very hot, a crunchy shell on the outside but moist and chewy on the inside. Of course, served with a hearty helping of icing sugar! I loved it. Tasted like fresh bread (which it should!).
Everyone on our table were extremely satisfied and would love to come back again.
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 food, Sweet Mother's is hard to miss.
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 die for. Their curly fries are fried to perfection every time. I've never been disappointed.
Interestingly decorated place! Tonight we had the Mad dog beef ribs vegetarian nachos and a side of creamy mushrooms. Yum yum yum yummety yum.
Deffo try the beignets!
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.
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 give it a try anyway. Well from my experience the service was great - & I'm pretty fussy when it comes to that. I think I interacted with 3 staff in total & they were all friendly & helpful.
Coffee was great - just right.
Decided to try something different & chose the chicken & waffles. Although it isn't something I'd pick again, that is more due to it not being my taste rather than anything else. Just couldn't get past fried chicken with syrup but I do get that it's a southern dish.
The chicken was delicious & perfectly cooked. Waffles were light but crispy in places. Syrup light & not overly sweet. Others around me had a variety of dishes which all looked great.
Would definitely return, but would chose another dish. If chicken & waffles is your thing I'd recommend.
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 covered.
Po boys are the way forward, they have a selection to choose from and each sounded delicious as the next, and the hush puppies! Never tried them before and I tell you what, it was a revelation!
Had mixed reviews about this place but I really enjoyed the food, not the place to go for a sit down meal but if a different kind of takeaway is what you are after then I would highly recommend this little restaurant.
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 the burritos especially the one with mushrooms etc so yum. There's a really cute Spanish guy who works there so he was the .5 in my rating
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 place to eat. You do have to wait for a table often as they are usually full but it's worth a wait.
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. The portion sizes were perfect as we weren't very hungry. The taco was very well done.
Sweet mothers staff and service is unbeatable - always happy always nice always fast. Milkshakes I'd recommend and black bean nachos, along with curly fries and The Moose pasta. Always a go to. Takeaways are also convenient.
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). Thank you for not overpricing your beer. Thank you for not under serving your food. The portions are generous, the flavour combinations will delight your tastebuds and the attentive waitstaff will make you feel so welcome that you just won't wanna leave. The tempeh and curly fries are 💯.
Moreover... thank you for providing such a selection of hot sauces - you are so beautiful to me.
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 fresh pressed orange juice though.
Got the waffles and chicken and I was quite disappointed as it was a bit dry. However their burger is really delicious and is worth the try !
The place is pretty packed and sometimes the staff is not up to the speed, definitely something they should work on. .
Always a pleasant experience at sweet mothers kitchen! Hands down the best cut fries in Wellington!!!
Would definitely come back again, service was quick and friendly!
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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 best in my opinion of a lot of these cafe's doing the same thing. (Mexican/American sytle).
The coffee is good - not great. The food is their forte, I've tried an array of their dishes and have enjoyed them all. This quesadilla I had today though was off the chain good, I doubled that bad boy up and got six pieces because I eat a fair bit, and I was fully satisfied man. Cannot have too much of a good thing, though for the average appetite stick with 3, but if you reckon you're a bulker try 6 pieces. Tasty, chicken and cheese filled deliciousness, with Salsa and Guac that's as fresh as can be.
Their homemade pies and milkshakes are worth a high mention because they'll cap of a satisfying outing. I'll continue to frequent here, not for the value or the coffee, but the awesome food and not to mention service these guys put out on the regular. For you parents these guys are as kid friendly as any I've seen, though no play area your strollers and little terrors are welcome.
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 amazing and are certainly worth a try!
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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 elsewhere. I ended up back here a few hours later though for coffee, and I'm glad I did. The place was still busy so we just took a seat outside, staff were fantastic. I'm always impressed when a cafe doesn't use numbers and instead just brings you your order. It's a small touch but it makes me feel welcomed.
My Macchiato was perfect, although I was a little taken aback when it looked like the milk had been poured into the coffee (is that a thing they do in Wellington?? it's really popular here??) after a few sips it became apparent that it was in fact resting on top of my black shots. Which made me happy. The coffee went down a treat, it tasted a bit grittier and stronger than most Supreme cafes I've been too, but I'm not complaining about that at all.
Even though it was busy and we'd finished our coffees pretty fast, the staff didn't make us feel unwelcome, in fact we ended up staying for a few hours, just soaking up the vibes and chatting away, as the staff brought us more welcome.
I'll definitely be back sometime for food after such a good experience. Well done Sweet Mothers.
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 best milkshake I've ever had - and I've had a lot of shakes! Absolutely a must try.
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.. Give them a chance they are busy!
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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 Auckland and, I'm afraid to say, it doesn't quite compare to it's 09 counterparts. My main issue with this restaurant is the service. I don't mind the wait, this place is very popular. But one staff member in particular (boss lady at the counter) lacks customer-focus. When we were telling her our order, she would start to walk away after we said each item... i'm trying to order curly fries and a snickers milkshake to go with my chicken burrito, damn it! I think the problem is the place is under-staffed. The snickers milkshake is alright... I saw them making the milkshakes and notice they pour extra milk in once the milkshake has already been made. That's like pouring hot water into a flat white... it's just wrong. The food here is pretty good but not spectacular. This place reminds me of Jafa eateries such as The Fed, Al's Deli (heil, heil) and Boy and Bird, but falls slightly short when it comes to food and service. Don't shoot!
MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio
+4.5
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 mayo. Ceviche was very tasty but I prefer less corn chips. Banana foster was superb. Will definitely go back
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 was the size of the Mac n cheese. Other than that on point as always 👌
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 there called lol with ice cream except the pecan pie which came with yogurt.
So the key lime pie was my favorite like the lime kick it has it not for the faint hearted LOVE IT.
The peanut butter pie I think it's called tasted exactly like snickers or like reese's pieces butter cup things omg GET IT.
The pecan pie which was recommended to us was pretty good but my two friends I was with ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT.
The banana cream pie was ok like yeah I was probably unanimously our less favorite MEHH.
BUT WE LOVED THE SERVER VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL AND THE DECOR IS AWESOME HEAPS OF THINGS TO LOOK AT
=)
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 that you could share no trouble. Highlights always include curly fries and peanut butter milkshakes, the Huevos Rancheros is always a winner too.
The ambiance is great with the walls full of random interesting trinkets, the place looks like it has a few stories!
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 personality with the Mexican cuisine and fit out. The food is good, lots of choices healthy or incredibly unhealthy if you prefer. Food is fairly priced. Perfect for a hungover brunch but maybe not for a special occasion as is casual.
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 you would like a table. the wait is usually around 5 to ten minutes. not long when you have a lot to look at in this cafe. awesome service. great experience. will go back for curly fries and chicken.
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 shown to seat within a reasonable amount of time while waiting at the bar. We were given menus but not told the specials.
My partner got his favourite "chicken in a basket" while I tried the bourbon chicken with creamy mushrooms and potato hash. Both dishes have flavours that just dance on and around your taste buds.
I'm definitely going back again!!
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. Very good value for money also.
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, would be so keen to try this place again next time we're in Wellington. Was fun reading the bits and bobs stuck to the wall too!
Food was lovely. Fries a little to salty but apart from that everything tasted good
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 a table- it'll be worth it !!
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 covered with random memorabilia, old school music is playing, staff blend into the crowd by their hipster attire and the tables and chairs are from cafes in the 80's. Leave your labels or social hierarchy at the door and just blend. Two things to note: the Key Lime Pie is a must have so save some room or use the takeaway option. Also, if the place looks full, ask the fab staff how long the wait for a table is. It probably won't be as long as you think and is so worth it.
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 iced chocolates!
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 those ribs were the best I've had in nz. Falling off the bone is an understatement. Just work a bit on service and getting people seated and y'all be top notch.
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 chance to seep in, and the texture of the meat was unenjoyable – can you imagine hard flakes of beef? (2) Serve it on a plate, not in a bowl. The salad dressing was dammed in by the mash; the two were great on their own but untouchable when mixed like that.
Helen | Grab Your Fork
+4
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 straight from Louisiana, was more than exotic for this wayward Australian. Hush puppies? Beignets? Po Boys? Give me more! Music was a huge subliminal attraction, the catchy jazz tunes and Spanish guitar solos imploring me to enter and join in the fun. And the constant crowd of patrons, both inside and out, provided all the proof I needed that this was one place I needed to eat. My meal takes a little while to arrive, but I don't mind as this gives me a change to look around and really appreciate my surroundings. I love the booths that line one wall, the counter top with stools, and the array of desserts near the cash register, presented on plates wrapped with cling film. 1950s fabric lamps with fringed beading cast a softened glow to the scarlet red walls, the chalked specials blackboard and the black
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 and the key lime pie is sharp and sweet and quite light in its mousse-like consistency. I have two favourites tonight.
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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 place, but every time I have tried to get a table (you can't book) it is Always packed!
A sure sign perhaps of its popularity in the city, yes. Hairy Bikers toured New Orleans in one of their shows which peaked my interest, and then there's Chef the movie, Po Boys? Yum!
The place does need a bit of a makeover but I think the decor adds to the theme. It might just be me bit I think the service staff need a bit more friendliness towards customers. Very rushed, no eye contact while ordering and slamming cutlery and bottles down was well, kinda unfriendly.
I had the Prawn creole Po Boy which was yum, and my husband the Pork Po Boy, after which we followed with beignets. Donut fried bread anyone? Trackie pants and the couch beckoned afterwards.
Down side was that the huge door/window was open, cold shivering and eating a Po Boy doesn't bode well, but I will sit through a blizzard for that Po Boy!
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 treat on a chilly Welly night!
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 Huevos Rancheros with a side of Hash...... and a boozy coffee ( jds in the coffee and contreau cream on the top-- YUMMY!!!!) The service was awesome, the food was sooooo good, I can't wait to come back to Welly to visit again!!
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 chilled and relax place with a lot of character, doesn't feel like a restaurant but the food was excellent, very well done, nice portions and very tasty. Definitely recomend this place!
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 Boy and curly fries washed down with a fantastic milkshake.
I have never had a dud meal here. The service is always good too - even when they are being slammed.
Despite being packed this place actually managed to have a really good atmosphere. The food was hearty and filling and had genuine authentic flare!
Comfort food!! Sweet Mother's Kitchen is one of those restaurants that always comes up when asked for recommendations.
Known for their curly fries as they should be. Very good! Also got their quesadilla. Did half pulled pork, half chipotle chicken. Tasty but a bit oily.
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 boys SM can do no wrong in my eyes! Very delicious Southern/ New Orleans food and always friendly, the decor is a fun jumble of pictures, action hero toys, drawings from customers and the weird and wacky. Highly recommend giving your tastebuds a whirl here.
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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 intimate, the Mexican and New Orleans inspired cuisine is also amazing, authentic and delicious. On my most recent visit, my partner and I absolutely loved the Prawn Monica, chicken burrito, curly fries, and Banana Foster. Everything was made superbly, and I especially couldn't be happier with my Banana Foster dessert, which was a heavenly mix of sweet caramel, vanilla, white rum and banana flavour.
I would like to note, however, that a previous week when some friends and I tried to get a table, the communication between the staff was very poor - it was because of this that we waited very long for a table even though we were on the waitlist, after telling three different staff members who didn't tell each other, and available tables were given to customers who arrived after us. Because of this, we left without telling the staff (who wouldn't have noticed) and went across the road. So while Sweet Mother's Kitchen provides excellent, delicious food and an amazing atmosphere, I find the service average. Although given how much I love the food, I will definitely return - ideally early in the day for the best chance of getting a table :)
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 us seats relatively quickly. The spinach and the chicken quesadillas are great. Huge menu, sometimes it's a bit much to choose from, but on the upside it means I'll just have to keep going back!
Love this place. Had jerk chicken po boy and pulled beef and caramelised onion quesadilla both absolutely delish! Service was really good! Will come back, no doubt!
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 and delicious and the cabinet treats looked very tempting
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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 in food and service. However, SMK has retained its loyal customer base, and is consistently busting with customers. The decor is cute, but could do with a little touch up as some of it has been there forever. It is admittedly nice, however, to walk into a busy cafe at 10am on a Tuesday morning, which SMK certainly delivers.
Staff wise, they are semi-attentive, depending on where you are sitting. I have, however, received special attention on a number of occasions, generally if I have requested something specific - on a hot summers day I asked for a vegan iced coffee and received the most delicious drink in return, at a much better price than the non-vegan option on the menu. Similarly, the staff do go out of their way to ensure meals fit into dietary requirements if necessary, which is appreciated.
The food is fairly consistent, but certainly not the best in Wellington. Lucky for SMK, they do have a few signature menu items sure to draw the crowd, curly fries with amazing mayo dip, key lime pie (OMG so good), American style macaroni and cheese and hush puppies come to mind. With a little menu shakeup and a slightly higher bar set for themselves, Sweet Mothers could easily go from meh to amazing once more.
If you come to Wellington you will inevitably hear about Sweet Mother's Kitchen. It's a local, historic, iconic establishment.
Despite the hype, I didn't really find the savoury dishes that exciting (sorry!) I really wanted to love it - the chilled but very friendly staff offered great service - but the classic dishes were a bit dry and portions small, i.e. tacos, burritos, po boys.
But now to the good stuff - the dessert pies are AWESOME and that alone should be why you should drop by Sweet Mothers. Apple, banoffee, pecan, key lime pies all of em excellent.
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 of the food talks for itself. We had the gumbo and the jerk chicken. The gumbo was packed with flavours and was very pleasant with good portion size. The jerk chicken was tasty as always. But I wonder whether it lost some of its awesomeness compared to a couple of years ago when I went there. Nevertheless it was still a treat for your taste buds. Recommend this restaurant to everyone for a nice and tasty meal.
THE BEST!!! Especially their crumbed chicken. Great food... yum yum... But the waffles are a bit too floury for me... Nonetheless, definitely a must in Wellington :D Have the pumpkin pie too! I fell in love...
Auie
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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 atmosphere which is relaxed and welcoming.
Staff are friendly and are happy to help and explain the menu, and were happy with the changes we made to a few of our brunch items. While I opted for Flossy's Favourite, my hubby's meal stole the show - Chicken and Waffles with maple syrup. I have to say, while it was super sweet (cause he lathered it in maple syrup) it was a delicious combination that I would definitely order for myself. My meal was delicious and would happily order that again.
I think this is a must stop-in cafe for anyone visiting Wellington, and would probably become a regular if you lived here.
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 slammed.
Love the decor and the atmosphere, very cool and different.
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 & Artichoke dip - Awesome and the pulled pork po boys - wow. The peanut butter pie and the keylime pie my wife and I had to fight over but in the end they were so big there was plenty to go around. My only disappointment was there is not one here in Tauranga!
Would probably have carried on walking past (due to signs of dilapidation such as stuffing out of chairs & mismatched cups & saucers) but as we'd arranged to meet someone there & they were late sat & looked at menu.
There was too much choice! We all had a different breakfast item & each was absolutely delicious. Service was good.
Will definitely be back
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.
My favourites have to be the pulled-pork Po' Boy and the Fried Chicken and Waffles. The pies are quite good too, but I feel they aren't quite worth the price.
Don't come here on a predictably busy night or lunch (weekends especially). I find that's when staff get a bit overwhelmed- that being said; I haven't had any bad experience from them.
Sweet Mother's is a place everyone should visit at least once, especially if you've wanted to try some American-Soul food!
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. Our waitress was lovely and friendly. Peanut butter milkshake and curly fries were amazing!
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 all the staff were friendly. We were able to sit straight away and order lunch. The buttermilk fried chicken was a melt in your mouth moment and the key lime pie was beautiful. Great kitsch decor and filled with photos of workers and families and fun. Enjoyed lunch. Thanks SMK
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. Waitress was happy to substitute items to meet our GF requests. Swamp dip is amazing. Will definitely be back.
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 great Welly haunt. The fish tacos are also pretty tops.
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 staff were fantastic. Only thing they couldn't do was delay the start of our movie - we definitely needed more time to savour the food, wine and ambience.
French toast was awesome, as was my soy cappa.
Enjoyable time! Waitress seemed preoccupied.
But other than that, brilliant experience and price was reasonable
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 happy with that too. So glad to have comfort food so close to home!
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 flavour. Loved the sauce that came with the curly fries, too.
Awesome decor, decent service.
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 flavourful, and the jerk chicken is good too (a bit spicy and sweet). My one disappointment was the chicken taco - it was a bit bland.
For sides, the creamed spinach is good and the curly fries are excellent (so is the spicy aioli).
The staff are friendly and helpful. My one complaint is that you almost always have to wait at least 20 minutes for dinner if you're more than one person, because they don't take reservations. Very frustrating!
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 hoping to visit some time during the day so I can see the place in the sunshine. Sweet Mother's is, indeed, pretty sweet.
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, particularly of the po boys and apple pie. Can be hard to get a seat, although it is always warm outside. Friendly staff, but there is always room for improvement
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 place to go if time is important. Laid back atmosphere and I found the waiter helpful and pleasant. Nice atmosphere and groovy decoration!
Brilliant - great food, good atmosphere, good prices - highly recommend Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Especially some of the mexican specialties. Very impressed that they txt you when a table is available so yo can go off to a bar for a drink while you wait.
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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 significant you have gone with. Chat, eat some southern comfort, and drink some spirits.
The service is was it is, I don't rush them, they don't rush me. It is pretty damn popular and a small place to cater for all of us coming at the same time. Instead of expecting them to have a table waiting for you, maybe ring everyone in Wellington who has decided to go there at the same time and tell them to buggar off! Otherwise wait the wait.
A good Wellington fav for me. Finish it off with some drinks at Motel,Library,Matterhorn or Havana and a late night coffee at Fidels.
If your wanting more, and feel intimidated by the feel of SMK and want better service, maybe pay more for what your wanting at Boulcott Street Bistro or Logan Brown or Shed 5! You will pay 6 times the price and you may be shocked to see the the service or the wait may not be all that different.
Reality check! SMKs prices are pretty damn good.
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 helpful helping me decide which meal I would enjoy the most as I could not decide between two of them, he made the right choice for me. The food was great and the curly fries were out of this world (how do they do that) Overall lunch was excellent and we came away feeling full and very happy we had decided to go there.
delicious food, great service and price!!
would definitely recommend!
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 too.
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 staff are well-informed and friendly. The Chipotle Chicken and curly fries (shared between two) was a good portion size. The place has a lively atmosphere and it is easy to see why this place is so busy all the time!
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 this a great place and touches like the range of pies, tea cosies on the pots are tres cute
One word. Po'boy. Is that one word? Who cares go get one.
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 the table was free.
I ordered the Boom Boom BBQ Chicken, it was delicious! the size was just right and they have a good range of sides to choose from.
The food came out quickly and the place was buzzing with people, all in all it was a really good night.
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 good gumbo. She was not disappointed. It was good gumbo!
The food surely is delicious and I like to take people there who are visiting Wellington.
If it wasn't packed with smokers in the outside dining area, it would be a lot more pleasant on a hot day.
The staff are always busy too. But polite and you can usually hail a waitress/ waiter down if you need something.
When you arrive, you wait to be seated and pay before you leave. I have had a friend who had to run back in because he had forgotten to pay.
Recommended: An enjoyable meal!
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 a table became available. We ordered 'Boom Boom' BBQ Chicken and Three Fish with sides of curly fries (yummy!), mushrooms and mesclun salad. A short time after we ordered, I was informed that the fish of the day (snapper) had run out and would be replaced with grouper. Our main meals were absolutely delicious; the fish was tenderly cooked in olive oil and butter and came with generous servings of side dishes. The home-style sweet pies lined up along the counter look incredibly tempting. We opted for peach and blueberry pie, which was quite wet and left the pastry rather soggy. Where the furnishings are starting to look tired and shabby in places, the casually friendly service and eclectic range of kitsch decorations adorning the walls and bar simply adds to the charm.
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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 claim itself as Mexican so quit complaining about nothing. Yes they say they serve some Mexican side dishes (which they do).
As for the service, my experience was awesome. The place was packed, and they took a reservation for us (which they don't do) and let us go drink at another bar until they called our mobile phone when a table became open.
As for the food...all I can say is 'Thank You'. As an American living in NZ it is very difficult to find authentic Mexican (as it is also hard to find in America, Taco Bell is not authentic, nor are many other Mexican places through out the world).
To elaborate about the food. It was awesome Cajun food (as the restaurant claims to be). The ribs were great, the wings were great, the dessert was great. My lady had the jambalaya and also agreed. Portions were more than we could handle. Timing was great. Service was great for a place that was SO SO VERY PACKED....which added to the environment they are catering for....
I would HIGHLY recommend this place and can't wait to return to Wellington to go again.
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 else). Would call it Southern American as opposed Mexican so don't know what the fuss is all about. The service is very friendly, if a little slow on occasions. Will always go back.
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 the customer service is the best i have had in a while. I would definitely recommend it.
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 delicious all the flavours are well blended. I know because I have been to many restaurants around the world. This is the best restaurant I have came across in Wellington. Keep up the good work guys and keep smiling.
I adored Sweet Mother's Kitchen. Atmosphere very upbeat, service was very friendly and energetic. Food was particularly good, very tasty and not overwhelming spices used like other Mexican restaurants in Wellington. Would definitely recommend and return!
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 NZ.
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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 never been disappointed.
Last night I rocked up around 5:30 and was quickly served. We kicked things off with some cocktails (at an insanely reasonable $10.50), I had first a delicious feijoa vodka and feijoa wine cocktail and then later on an apple mojito. Both were quite tasty and did a good job to quench my thirst.
To eat I had a fish taco and curly fries. The curly fries are melt in your mouth, scoff at a high speed delicious. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, flavoursome. The fish taco was also pretty good, in a soft corn (gf) shell, it disappeared so quickly I didn't have a chance to think about photographing or analysing it any further!
On a previous visit I had the Breakfast Burrito, made up of scrambled eggs, black beans and melted cheese. If you want to have a satisfying breakfast at low cost, look no further.
Next up I want to try the quesadillas. I can't go past a good quesadilla.
The thing I like the most about Sweet Mother's Kitchen is a combination of price and quality. The prices are pretty low, the food you get for the price is amazing.
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Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
+4.5
Sweet Mother’s Kitchen stole our hearts, arteries included. This is unapologetic, calorific dining at it's best. Expect Cajun and Creole dishes from Louisiana and a smattering of Tex-Mex snacks. I must disclose that I have a slight obsession with New Orleans and it's cuisine and this place came highly recommended by a good friend.
We ate at Sweet Mother's Kitchen for breakfast and dinner during 5 day visit to Wellington. We started off the day with coffees and beignets and perused their menu with these in hand. It's an interesting menu and we eventually ordered their version of French toast and also the chicken and waffles. Deep fried chicken pieces served on waffles with maple. Sounds crazy, but it's soul food in the south (US). It was exactly as described. I'm glad I tried it but I can't say I'm sold yet. The French toast was good. Thick baguette slices toppled with sugar and pecan praline bacon. It took us most of the day to walk this meal off.
For dinner (on another night) we had Po Boys, curly fries, hush puppies, swamp dip and sampled different beers as suggested by our server. The hush puppies were ok. A bit bland and floury. Po Boys were good but the curly fries with Creole mayo was AMAZING. I dream about those curly fries.
The most interesting thing on the menu were Gumbo, jambalaya, chowder. The Tex-Mex dishes are fine but you can get them everywhere now. But I was more interested in the Creole and Cajun dishes that aren't so common here like Chicken and Waffles, Beignets (ben-yay), Po’ Boys, hush puppies. As well as the six pies on the menu: Apple pie, Pecan and bourbon pie, Peanut butter pie, Rhubarb and strawberry streusel, Key lime pie, and Banana cream pie.
The service was good. Excellent on our dinner visit, lesser on our breakfast visit (It was early on Saturday morning so it’s possible the staff were waiting for their caffeine to check in or their hangovers to check out). Good suggestions from staff and respectable wait times. When I get a compliment from the server for ordering the best thing on the menu I feel like I among friends. Clearly passionate staff. The atmosphere is bustling. These guys are constantly busy and for good reason. The interior has a well loved, cosy feeling that you might expect of an eating house in the French Quarter. They play really, really good music. By that I mean their playlist matches my playlist. It doesn't happen that often. I was a little surprised that they weren't playing NOLA themed music but no complaints.
Plenty of choices for vegetarians but avoid this place if you are on a diet. They even have a kids menu. Great for a drink and food before or after a movie at The Embassy which is just across the road.
Amy @ My Dining Journey
+3.5
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 trip was short as we drove down during the day, so after we settled in, we stopped at Sweet Mother's Kitchen for a much needed dinner. With influences from New Orleans and Mexico, Sweet Mother's Kitchen is all about great home-style cooking and offers all day dining. A restaurant proven to be popular amongst Wellingtonians, the restaurant was full, even at 8pm on a Sunday and we managed to find a small table.
Our order of pasta and fried chicken took a while to get to our table, but it was worth the wait. The pasta (aka "the Moose") coated with gruyere cheese and a splash of truffle oil was delightful. The al dente pasta with the cheesy sauce is their take on macaroni and cheese and a dish which they rate as the 'ultimate comfort food'. The sauce had just the right amount of cheese and perfectly seasoned; the hint of truffle was a fantastic touch. The fried buttermilk soaked chicken strip with crispy curly fries and coleslaw was good, but not great. The chicken strips were made out of breast meat, which would explain why they were rather dry; the curly fries were extra crispy and served hot, the requirements for perfect fries.
We also slipped in an order of potato hash and I can shamelessly say that it was the best dish out of all three. Potato, despite being full of carbs, is my favourite vegetable. This hash was well seasoned and cooked the way that is should be; the shreds of potato has a crispy golden crust on the outside and just right on the inside, its neither soggy or under-cooked. I finished it with ease after sharing a small portion with my sister.
It was, overall, a great meal. The vibe of Sweet Mother's Kitchen is relaxed and it's the perfect location to unwind and enjoy some good ol' comfort food. Next time, I must remind myself to save some room for their peanut butter pie and maybe even give their brunch menu a try!
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 little place above average.
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 you are one of the lucky ones, then you get to munch on jambalaya, seafood gumbo, po' boys. and imagine that you are in New Orleans, just about to head down to some smoky little jazz club and listen to a whole lot of musical goodness. They also have a great line of pies (key lime, banana cream) to complete your evening out in Louisiana.
Service: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
Food: 4/5
Value for Money: 5/5
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 experience, right in the heart of Wellington. Brunch is also available every morning, and all day over the weekend. There’s a good selection of classic desserts too, classic American pumpkin pie included 🎃. The venue is now tired with little interior updates. The food prices are very fair and tasty. The added value is Sweet Mothers also sell alcohol 🍸 😀 with its fun and spicy food!
Very good service, good menu … not overly extensive. Food was very good quality all around. They know how to prepare fried chicken and their waffles are top-notch. Prices were reasonable.
The burritos were awesome!
Reasonable price and simple and big. 😍
Ribs was dried and the sauce was too much, but it was good to eat
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 came late on a Monday night, no trouble. My waitress knew how to make the perfect G&T too
Meal was reasonably priced, and came with my all-time favourite…curly fries in duck fat.
Great atmosphere, with plenty of diners for a Monday.
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 made to order. Super service from Vay and the team, don’t miss it.
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 time I'm in Wellington I'll be back.
My new favourite restaurant in Wellington! The food is fantastic. Nice American flavours and good portion sizes. Service was great and although we had to wait a little while for a table, staff were still helpful and attentive. Even though it was a busy night, they didn’t try to rush us off our table. We ordered ribs and fish tacos and had pie for dessert. The food is well priced and delicious.
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 menu. Service amazing and food excellent. Will be back for sure next time we visit the big W.
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 delicious and would definitely order the dishes again. For dinner had the jambalaya, jerk chicken, fish tacos and pork belly tacos and curly fries. The jambalaya was delicious however would prefer dark chicken meat over chicken breast. The tacos were also good - crackling on the pork belly wasn't as crunchy as I like it but I am very picky when it comes to crackling. The jerk chicken was disappointing and would not order again - chicken breast was dry (again prefer dark meat) and the beans were basically tasteless. The dessert of banoffee pie and key lime pie was also quite good. Personally, I'm not a fan of banana flavoured caramel in the banoffee pie but overall it was still good.
Krishin Stephen Pillay
+4
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 wished for a side plate on the table, would have been easier to share food with my wife.
The fried chicken I had was crispy and yet not greasy. Same for the fries.
I would definitely go back here to try more items of the menu.
Lovely food and good choice, reasonable prices. Staff were very friendly.
Really nice. Recommended.
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