“ Quaint and cozy casual on a Creston corner. It's a small menu, but that's fine; it covers the basics (pasta, fish, white meat, red meat) and changes weekly. Lamb shank was a total winner! Fall-off-the-bone meat you could pull apart with a fork and served on a bed of grits. The Mamo chicken wasn't having a good night, though. The lemon garlic sauce works, but the chicken itself was tough tonight. And I don't get why it's served on a half baguette. You don't really want to eat the soggy baguette, which leaves you with a plate of just chicken. I could understand a side of gourmet mashed potatoes or something similar, but this setup didn't justify its $33 price. It's a small space with a handful of tables. Full bar with cocktails that also change weekly. Some tables are really close to each other--be prepared to cozy up with other parties. Limited bar seating for walk ins. Reservations definitely recommended. ”

“ We have been waiting to try Cafe Mamo and it was the perfect place to choose for a birthday dinner. We were told that there are two things that are always on the menu - the half chicken and the rolls with butter. If you are questioning two items on the menu, we were told you can always come back for those. We did not listen as they both sounded amazing, and they were. The waitress wonderfully paced our meal for us. We started with the rolls, which the menu states good butter- they are not wrong. Whipped butter with sea salt a must have. Next we had the white fish dip and sweet potatoes. There is something about potatoes that they are always better when someone else makes them for you, these do not disappoint. Perfectly cooked potato and sautéed onion, but the real star was the pecorino shavings, which elevated the dish. The white fish dip, unfortunately I only had one piece of bread with it, as my husband devoured this so quickly. He comes from a yooper family, so if he likes the whitefish, you know it is amazing. It was super light and airy, which I don't think I've had before. Next, our three entrees (so hard to choose). The gnocchi and spaghetti are both house made. Gnocchi was super pillowy and light. The blue cheese added such a good funk to the dish. This was definitely my favorite of the night. The half chicken- you also know why it is always on the menu. Perfectly cooked, delicious sauce and sitting on a baguette- YUM. you can't go wrong. The spaghetti my husband had so I only am judging based on one bite- the noodles were cooked perfectly and definitely the flavor of homemade. It was a very simple dish, which is not a bad thing, but always makes me question if I could've just made it at home and tried something else (we were eyeing the whole trout). We were so intrigued by the dessert, we had to try. Fresh picked buckthorn (google it) ice cream- the waitress described it as similar to the flinstones orange push pop. If you loved that, you'll love this too. Definitely let your curiosity get the best of you and order it. We can't wait to come back for happy hour and sitting on the patio in the summertime. ”

“ Delicious! One of my favorite meals I've ever had in GR. I love that the menu changes, so I can't wait to go back. I got the chicken and my boyfriend got the pork chop which was SO GOOD. The chicken was also delicious, but I wish I would have gotten the pork chop. Service was also great! ”

“ Unassuming building, but excellent flavors in their food! Totally renovated inside and clean. Staff is very kind. A must try! ”

“ Just ate dinner. If you want to eat here, you really should make a reservation because it's such a small spot. They were able to seat me at the bar since I was by myself but did ask if I could be out by a certain time. I really enjoy that they switch up the menu throughout the year but I do wish they had more vegetable options. The only vegetable option was a sweet potato dish. I wish I took a pic of the menu! I ended up getting the ravioli with spicy sauce. I can handle a lot of spice so maybe that's why it didn't seem spicy at all. It was very good and fresh. For dessert they offered a grape ice cream and an olive oil cake with sesame seeds on top? To me it seemed like they were pumpkin seeds on top but maybe I heard her incorrectly. I ended up ordering the olive oil cake and it was okay. On the side was salted whip, which really threw me off and I did not like it at all. I'm usually all about trying new flavors, but the salted whipped cream on the side of the cake did not hit right. I found the olive oil cake quite delicious and interesting and I do highly recommend it actually. I love that when I go to this restaurant, it just feels like someone's cooking me a home-cooked meal. I would say that the staff is professional, but not necessarily friendly. The ambience is very cute and cozy. Parking is not great since you have to park on the street and there are some sketchy vibes at some points but I've never felt afraid or anything like that. Come check this place out and make sure you make a reservation!! ”

“ So glad to have finally tried Cafe Mamo! It's a small, intimate place with cozy vibes and a perfect date night spot! I started with an Aperol Spritz, which was adorable. The heart sunglasses skewer really brings the vibes We also got the rolls with "good butter" (per the menu) and it truly was good butter (might I venture to say, great butter? ) Along with the flaky sea salt, the rolls were certainly a hit with all of us. I got the ricotta gnocchi with braised pork cheek, and I lost all self control from the second I took the first bite I kept telling myself to slow down and savor it but I swear, something primal took over in me! This space is so cute, and the whole experience had so many cute touches, including the post card they give you when you get your bill! I'm already planning on all the friends and family I want to take here! ”

“ Enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Mamo! We got the half chicken and the spaghetti. Both so simple and delicious. Service was lovely and attentive and the interior and exterior are charming. ”

“ What an experience. My wife and I tried Cafe Mamo for a date night and it was exquisite! We loved every minute of it from the home-feel of the dining area, to the exceptional service, the delicious wine pairing, and the delicious, seasonally-inspired menu. It's tomato season so every dish had some form of tomato. We ordered 3 small plates, the lake trout entree, and two desserts as well as a fantastic Chardonnay pairing - it is something for you just have to experience! I had learned a little about Mamo from a talk I attended there and knew I'd be impressed. And impressed I was. Wow! Summer and Mike really have something special here and I'm glad to see their place thriving! I hope to visit again soon and see what the chefs are making from whatever is in season. Delicious food, served unpretentiously, from farmers we know locally. Get there and help put money in farmer's hands! ”

“ Small, quaint restaurant that serves DELICIOUS food. This place is really unassuming from the outside, but it has the cutest aesthetic on the inside. Their menu is also one page (Apps, Entrees, and Dessert all on one), which works really well for them! Husband took me here for Valentine's day, and we ordered the following: Gribiche ($12) - Roasted cellar vegetables Winter Salad ($10) - Mizuna, pistaschio, bread crumb Bison Bolognese ($25) - Fettucine, pecorino Walleye ($32) - Cornmeal, greens, meyer lemon We weren't sure what vegetables were in the Gribiche, but we really enjoyed the crunchiness of the dish. The mizuna in the Winter Salad has a similar 'bitterness' to arugula, which paired really well with the pistachio. We liked the fact that the bread crumbs were literal crumbs. It added a nice crunch with each bite of salad. The Bison Bolognese is a dish that I crave. The fettucine was al dente, the bolognese sauce was hearty but not salty, and the bison meat was delicious. If you haven't had bison before, I recommend that you try this dish! The Walleye was, as I always say for great fish dishes, fresh and clean. I look forward to coming back here again in the future! ”