Better than Mama's

4.3 ( 339 reviews )
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$10–20
1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
+1 503-302-0063

"Better than Mama's," located at 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR, offers an impressive culinary experience that resonates with many diners. Reviews highlight exceptional customer service and a welcoming atmosphere, making first-time visitors want to return. Amalia Arroyo noted the kindness of the staff, while Mia Lund discovered an array of Asian fusion dishes alongside classic sandwiches and wraps, praising not only the food’s flavor but also the delightful ambiance.

Magnus Fjellheim's review speaks to the affordability and generous portions, emphasizing the variety of vegetarian options available. He particularly enjoyed the ranch dressing, which complements the satisfying dishes. Meanwhile, KMT’s catering experience showcased the restaurant's efficiency and quality, stating that the office lunch was well-executed and delicious.

Highlighted moments include Rain McKenzie’s fortunate encounter with "free fries Friday," where even children found joy in the flavorful offerings, like the blue cheese aioli burger. Overall, "Better than Mama's" stands out not just for its appetizing food, but also for its commitment to customer satisfaction—a true gem in Salem.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Better than Mama's

Amalia Arroyo
Jun 30,2025
This space was very nice! Customer service was amazing and kind. This was our first time here it will definitely not be the last! The food was so delicious.
Mia Lund
Jun 23,2025
I have lived less than a block from this restaurant for over a year and never tried it until today. I was blown away! I came in with a few friends and the food was AMAZING! Really fun Asian fusion options and some classic sandwich and wraps. The fries and pita chips were insanely good and the sandwich bread was great. It was a really nice space and I recommend this place!!
Magnus Fjellheim
Jun 13,2025
It is amazing, the food is very cheap with great portions and phenomenal taste, they also had lots of great vegetarian options, also really good ranch dressing, amazing customer service, it also is very pretty and clean on the inside, highly recommend
KMT
Jun 12,2025
Had our Office (DSL Builders LLC) Christmas lunch catered by Better Than Mama's Restaurant. Well done. Ordering was easy with Joy - Jade delivered and set up everything in our office and food was great. We are very pleased and would recommend.
Rain McKenzie
Jun 10,2025
Super delicious! Came by here with my son and husband and luckily it was free fries Friday with any Burger purchase. Everything was delicious and my son really loved the blue cheese aioli on his Burger.
Ja'net Vespertine
May 14,2025
Our first time here we got the Garden as a sandwich and the Caprese as a wrap . BTM's knocked this meal out of the park. From the blending of flavors to the texture this food was delicious! Of note were the Pita Chips which are fresh made and served warm. They are salty, a little soft to the bite and crunchy fried on the outside. My fast favorite, I'll be back for many more!
Tom Winkler
Mar 26,2025
Went here looking for a good burger after a great ride. We were not disappointed! It was very diffrent but very clean tasting and good! There are not a thousand choices but just enough you can find something that will suit you! It is completly diffrent then any other place i have been! I look forward to returning to taste the other items on the menu! I had a Oriental philly sandwich type thing with kimchi added to it! My buddy had a special burger that was loaded with veggies and a croissant bun!
melinda Coleman
Mar 11,2025
This place is my new favorite!!! I love the simplicity and their tables are spaced perfectly so you dont feel overcrowded. We ordered the chicken strips with fries, the totchos, and their southwest mac and cheese. The chicken was great, the totchos were tasty, but what i will definately be coming back for is the fries(my new favorite fry hands down) because they are more like a flat curvy jojo, and they were delicious, and just as good later cold. Seriously. The southwest mac and cheese is so yummy!!! The crispy jalapenos are perfect over what is easily better than mamas ever thought of being.

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