Mama Joyce’s

  4.2 – 208 reviews   • Takeout Restaurant

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Mama Joyce’s has been serving up love and flavor in every bite since 2010. After a brief hiatus, we’re back and better than ever, reopening in June 2024 to reclaim our place as a Cleveland Heights staple. We’re known far and wide for our crispy fried chicken and fish, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection. Pair them with our signature soul food sides like tender greens, savory dirty rice, candied yams, and our creamy, cheesy mac n’ cheese – each bite is a celebration of comfort and tradition. Don’t miss our famous Mama Joyce Wing Sauce, affectionately called MJ Sauce keeps our guests coming back for more. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, we invite you to come and taste!

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Reviews

Kimesha Porter
My Mac and cheese tasted like the cheese sauce broke, the cornbread was extremely undercooked, and the batter on the fish was way too thick. However the flavor tor the fish (perch) was amazing, greens were amazing and the yams were good. I scored a 3, solely because I came for the mac and was very disappointed.
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Ms. D
Mama Joyce’s mac and cheese was absolutely amazing! You can tell it’s made with real cheese. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Every bite was satisfying, and the flavors came together perfectly. It was cheesy in the best way and definitely comfort food done right. I’ll be back for more!
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Mosegi Emem
I really would’ve gave them a 4 but even though they can’t control how the chicken looks on the inside the bones appeared to been freezer burnt. Other than that the food was delicious!
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Edbevro Davis
02-21-26. The mac & cheese didn’t look appealing and was horrible taste like sour cream and cheese mixed together.
The greens were over cooked and mushy they taste baddd! Like they were old they weren’t fresh.
The red snapper taste like frozen fish it was chewy.
The wings and the sauce was good
They will NEVER get any more of my $$$
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Donayja
10/10 all the way around, from the service to the food. I had the wing dinner with macaroni and yams and my boyfriend had the catfish dinner with greens and red beans and rice. Everything was hot and delicious. I am so happy we decided to come here.

Also, I went back for a second time today (4/29/25) and it was just as good!
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Alvina White
Just waited a HOUR for a snack pack. Once I get it the fish is old and dry. I’m so disappointed. Mind you this is my lunch break. Smh I tried breaking the fish and it was so hard and dry I instantly knew it was old.
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Motives 88.
I have been looking for an actual good soul food spot on the east side and this was suburb! You gent plenty which makes it worth the price, great friendly customer service!! Seasoned without being too salty!! I cant wait to go back!

These other places need to take notes! They make it all…. Nothing is coming out of a can (as far as what I had) yummmmmm! Well done!!
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Nelly Nel
Five Stars Across the Board – Takeout That Feels Like Home Cooking!

I grabbed takeout from Mama Joyce’s in Cleveland Heights, and let me tell you—this food didn’t even make it out of the bag before I was digging in. I ordered the Fried Catfish with Macaroni & Cheese and Yams, and every bite was next-level delicious. The catfish was hot, crispy, and seasoned to perfection. The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and comforting, and the yams? Sweet, tender, and made with love.

I was so excited to eat, I completely forgot to take a “before” picture—so here’s the “after” shot, and yes, the plate is practically licked clean!

Even though it was takeout, you can feel the family-oriented atmosphere through the flavors. It’s the kind of soul food that warms you up and makes you feel like you’re right at the kitchen table with loved ones.

Five stars, hands down. I can’t wait to go back—and next time, I’ll try to remember that picture before I start eating… maybe.
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Silky Griffie
One word to describe the food & service, MAGNIFICENT! Friendly staff welcomes and greet you with warmth and patience. The Soul Bowl was the equivalent of a Thanksgiving feast. I had the greens, yams, dirty rice with chicken. All was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Generous portions. I had to eat it in two sittings. I arrived with low expectations, after the first bite my taste buds were singing and dancing in jubilee. Soul food speaks to the spirits, and Mama Joyce definitely spoke to mines.

Kudos to all the staff for the great food and service!
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Jasmine Pugh
My experience at Mama Joyce’s overall was a 9/10. The yams were 6/10, the mac was 9/10, the chicken was 10/10, the fries were 9/10, the corn bread was 5/10 and the house sauce was 10/10. The service was pleasant and attentive, and the ambiance was clean and welcoming. I will definitely be back to try the lamb chops! Good soul food, I highly suggest giving them a try!
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