Dominican-American Diner. We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4pm at our new 164 Porters Point Rd. Colchester, Vermont location. We have a full Bakery case with homemade donuts, cookies etc. and plenty of savory food options and of course EMPANADAS. We have daily specials! Follow us on Instagram. We also do custom orders, Cakes and catering. We have safe protocols for Vegans, Celiac & Gluten-Free folx. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Café Mamajuana
A Dominican Diner with a Vermont twist. Located in Colchester, Vermont. We have Coffee, Pastries, Breakfast & Lunch. Try an Empanada!
Cat McKeen
I really don’t want to write this review… because I want to keep this place all to myself and a friend. This is serious food, serious flavor and seriously good coffee. The empanadas are to die for… I dream about them at night. Just the right amount of crunch, not over-filled. Make sure to order enough because your table will fight over them.
I’m still working through the menu but the other day I had what is now (aside from the empanadas), my favorite breakfast dish – La Bomba. Pork roll, queso frito & ketchup mayo, fried egg on a homemade roll – I added avocado. Meals are quiet at our table when my friend and I eat at Mamjuana’s, we don’t want the food to get cold over banal conversation. The coffee is good, the juices delicious. I saw a flight of fruity mimosas heading to another table and for a moment regretted my decision to stop drinking alcohol.
No matter how busy the staff are, they always have a smile and time to explain the dishes. If you have a vegetarian in your life – make their day, take them here to this little corner of deliciousness. Just leave me some empanadas.
… moreCharles Thomas
I have lived in Vermont for 20 years, this is without a doubt the best breakfast I have ever had. The owners are amazing, they greet every person and take the time (when they have it) to talk to you. They open at 10am and we arrived at 10:09 with the restaurant already half full. By 11am there were a few parties waiting, but trust me, it is worth the wait! Get ready for your taste buds to take a delicious ride!!
… moreTroy Frostad
I ordered take out on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the La Bandera. Jerk Wings, El Cubano and a couple desserts. Everything was very good, I do wish the El Cubano had more seasoning and a better bread. Overall I
enjoyed the food and recommend this place, I will be back.
… morePhilip Yazbak
I decided to try Café Mamajuana and started with their refreshing passionfruit juice while looking over the menu. I eventually went with the Bandera featuring pulled chicken and pickled red onions, along with a side of plantain fries.
The meal was outstanding. The pulled chicken was unbelievably tender and flavorful, perfectly complemented by the rice, beans, and the salty crunch of the chip. Every bite was a delight—it was honestly the best chicken I’ve had in a long time. The plantain fries added a unique and satisfying touch to the meal.
This café is fantastic. The newer location has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of parking and seating available. If you haven’t been yet, you need to give it a try—you won’t regret it. The staff were so kind and i loved the seating and plants! The baked goods were also amazing!!
… moreRobert B Butler
FIVE STARS to Café Mamajuana for their outstanding Dominican fusion cuisine in Burlington and Colchester, VT! My wife—our family’s toughest food critic with the highest standards—declared it “Amazing!” High praise, indeed. So what are you waiting for? Go taste for yourself!
… moreDaniel Pulinski
This place brings it. Such an original menu that all looked so good. Dominican inspired options like a Benedict with plantains , brisket, and fresh made salsa.
The doughnuts were unbelievable, we got the pistachio coconut but would have been thrilled at every kind !
Great atmosphere, staff, and we got our food in less than 15min.
Top notch spot
… moreMelissa Flynn
Oh wow, this place is special! You really can see and ✨feel✨ the passion for food in this place. Everything we ate was fantastic and just down right craveable. I still think about the Tres Leches French Toast regularly… we also got La Bomba and the Tostones Benedict because, even though there were just two of us, we couldn’t help ourselves Every bite was unreal!
And the desserts! Please leave room for the dessert, or if you were stuffed like us, take some home!! The Guava Cheesecake and Flan were both swoon-worthy. Cannot WAIT to go back and try more!
… moreBill Patton
La canoa (the canoe) with house made smoked beef brisket was spectacular. A perfect escape for a dreary day in Vermont. Highly recommended.
… moreLisa Sullivan
Really enjoyed this cafe! You seat yourself and order at the counter. I didn’t really know what to order, but I was so happy with all our food. It was fresh and sooo good! I’ll definitely be back. They’re donuts! Must try! I had the passion fruit donut and a guava cheesecake. The Benedict was crunchy and so flavorful. Loved the empanadas and the chicken with our salad. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreJuliet Shen
Had a great brunch with the most delicious brisket I’ve ever had. Grabbed some desserts to go as well. Both the chocolate chip cookie and the flan were amazing. You can tell that the ingredients are top-notch and the chefs are putting everything into the food. Definitely made with pure love! I hope to go back and get there a little earlier so I don’t miss out on the Benedict and the hash browns! They were sold out when I went because we were close to closing time. Definitely worth a visit!!
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