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#21 of 106 Cafe in Cairns
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USD 3 - USD 13
CUISINES
International, Contemporary, Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

My partner and I dined at Mama Coco in October 2023. Overall the staff were nice but unfortunately our waitress made the experience really unpleasant. The waitress did not greet us once we were seated at the table. The table had not been cleaned from...the prior couple seated there. The waitress left half of the crumbs to the side of the table. The restaurants light fixtures above each of the tables were covered in piles of dust and dirt. The food was extremely expensive with very little flavour. The eggs were over cooked and the food was overly greasy. We were there for a very short period of time and would not return.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

My local on the way to work. Lovely staff. Delicious tasty food. Parking at the front door. Lemon curd muffins are to die for.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 February 2023

Stopped in for a quick coffee, but the food looked so good, it was impossible to walk out without trying something. Everything was freshly made and the staff were very friendly, have been back a couple of times since and they never fail to impress

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 15 September 2022 via mobile

Very scrummy brunch with lovely atmosphere & very friendly staff. Great variety of food & drink selection on menu & cabinet food on offer too. We came because Google reviews said best place to have breakfast in Cairns - did NOT disagree with the reviews...👍😊. ordered double shot flat white, hot chocolate with Almond milk, hubby had the “Mumma loves you”, that has field mushrooms, bacon, sausage poached eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, relish & cabbatta bread beautifully presented & devoured! I got the Breakfast burger which had meat pattie, cheese, bacon, egg, relish & salad on a seasame bun - very tasty 😊 Highly recommend 👍More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 14 September 2022 via mobile

Read the reviews & glad we stopped by. Service with a smile & ultra friendly. Best coffee we’ve had in Cairns & hot!! Breakfast was delish, we had the chilli eggs & sweet potato fritters - Highly recommend both.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022

the meals looked amazing but unfortunately we only called in for a coffee. nice hot coffee close to the bus stop 140 142 143 and DFO

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 14 April 2022

We just visited this little café on Aumuller Road to have a quick breakfast at lunch time. We asked the waiter if we still can get scramble eggs one with bacon and one with smoked salmon no bread and two large cafe latte. Was not...a problem until we payed the bill. We payed $54.90 not happy. As we looked online on their menu eggs how you would like $10 and Bacon or salmon $4.50. That would be for the food $29.00 plus two cafe latte would be around $38.00 and not $54.90. And we are not tourists we are locals. Not going there again.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 1 September 2021 via mobile

For lunch in Cairns, I chose to return to Mama Coco's; it's my 3rd time here and I've never been disappointed. Green Godzilla bowl had brocollini, rocket, quinoa, brown rice, avocado, pickled ginger, cucumber, smashed peas and I added smoked salmon: full of sensational flavours...and textures, it was a very satisfying meal. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 20 March 2021 via mobile

Divine!! I would go as far as saying I have never had a more delicious breakfast ever. I chose the smoked salmon, ricotta and pea frittata. Wow! The best part of the dish was the pickled zucchini - sensational! My husband had the big breakfast...and it was HUGE, delicious and such good value for money. Get eating here, now! 😊More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 19 March 2021 via mobile

We stumbled across this spot while driving and at first where not sure. But as we entered the atmosphere inside was really welcoming and friendly. I ordered the “Mama Loves You” vegetarian option which was HUGE we took the rest away which was a great...snack while we traveled 😊 But yes the portions are pretty large so make sure you are hungry! The food though is super tasty and they have really nailed the home cooked meal with a twist of creative cooking. Loved the coffee and the staff where super welcoming and accommodating! Would highly recommend finding this place and grabbing a bite to eat. I just wish we had room for the cakes! 😍More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 21 February 2021 via mobile

Mama Coco is known to provide delicious food - simple and beautifully presented dishes, and consistently hitting all the flavours to satisfy any cravings. One really fantastic concept that they have just brought out is the foodie passport, where every month there will be a...different country selected to explore new flavours. The passport to collect stamps in, is such a great idea. What an awesome way to satisfy the travel bug and flavours at our doorstep!More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 19 December 2020

Only tried this place once but the atmosphere was nice and they make a nice coffee. Servers were really friendly

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 5 March 2020

Had a nice quiet lunch for a friends birthday.Had the lunch special which was too big. I couldn't eat until the next day. Very delicious though and the 3 staff we met were all lovely and helpful!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 30 January 2020

Have eaten here a few times now with both the breakfast and lunch options and have a few favourites and each time is beautifully tasty and filling. All good produce used and dishes are consistent each time. Personal favourite is the Chilli Labna eggs for...breakfast and steak with potatoes for lunch. My partner frequents here for breakfast and snack goodies on his way to work and always great tasting cakes and muffins to be had as well. Only downside is I personally find the coffee a little overpriced for volume and have found it confusing to order at times. But only a minor thing considering the quality of food each time.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 12 October 2019

Mama Coco is wonderful. The service is outstanding and the food is terrific. I had the BLT earlier this week and it was so good, the bacon really crispy as I had ordered it and lots of it! I can't wait to get back there....The place itself is interesting - in the middle of nowhere and very "mixed" - not posh at all - but once you find this place, you will never forget it! Yum, yum!More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Mama Coco is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5