Anytime I have a friend come visit me in Athens, there’s
always one restaurant that has a spot on my list of go-to restaurants: Mama’s
Boy. This classic Southern eatery serves breakfast all day, as well as more
traditional lunch items, such as a pimento cheeseburger. They are famous for
their biscuits, which definitely deserve the attention it receives. Their
biscuits are out-of-this-world good. You have to try them to believe just how
yummy they are. Other favorites are their massive cinnamon rolls that are the
size of your head, literally.
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Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Roll |
The last
time I went to Mama’s Boy was with my close friend, Betsy. We were able to sit
in their newly renovated porch area and enjoy our favorite Mama’s Boy meal: the
veggie egg scrambler, cheese grits, and their famous biscuits. This combination
is amazing. I make scrambled eggs at home a lot, but I have never had eggs as
good as the ones at Mama’s Boy… How do they do it?? If you’ve ever been to
Mama’s Boy before, you know what I mean. And if you haven’t had the chance to
visit, I hope your mouth is watering enough to motivate you to go in the near
future.
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Veggie Scrambler with cheese grits and biscuit |
As far as
social media goes, Mama’s Boy does as well as their food tastes. Mama’s Boy has
menu specials that change very often, including their flavor of the week for
Pancake Tuesday, or regular daily specials, such as their Sunday Brunch
specials. With all of the changing menu items and need to get the word out to
their customers, Mama’s Boy successfully uses Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
to keep the public updated on their daily culinary creations. In addition to
alerting their customers of their menu specials, Mama’s Boy uses social media
well by posting engaging photos, posting their traditional menu, and having online
reviews. With all the hype about Mama’s Boy amazing food, social media is a
great way for customers to stay in touch with their favorite breakfast/brunch
restaurant.
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Twitter post publicizing the flavor for Pancake Tuesday |
Next time
you’re in the Athens area, make sure to stop by Mama’s Boy to enjoy this
one-of-a-kind culinary gem!