Mama Joy’s

Spartanburg, SC · Restaurant

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Spartanburg
#2
of 325 restaurants
City Percentile
89%
rating percentile
Address
Mama Joy’s, 608 Ethel Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Mama Joy’s is a restaurant located in Spartanburg, SC. It is one of 325 restaurants listed in Spartanburg. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Spartanburg city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Spartanburg restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Mama Joy’s

Mama Joy’s is a locally owned soul food restaurant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving home-cooked Southern comfort food made from scratch. Our menu is inspired by traditional family recipes and features classic southern food favorites prepared... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jonathan Jordan · Feb 2026

If you’re looking for real Southern home cooking, Mama Joy’s is where to get it. The food tastes like it came straight out of grandma’s kitchen — fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. Every bite had that comforting, homemade quality you just don’t find everywhere anymore. The portions were generous, everything was seasoned perfectly, and the atmosphere made you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and great food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Earlene Hulsey · Feb 2026

Wonderful food!!! The best fried chicken and the collards are to die for. I had to try a little of everything. Excellent service and the restaurant is so cute and inviting. I will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Tiffany Gregory · Feb 2026

Absolutely delicious! The pork chop was juicy and perfectly seasoned, the mac and cheese was creamy and homemade, and the mashed potatoes with gravy were pure comfort. The collard greens, creamed corn, and crispy fried okra tasted just like Sunday dinner at grandma’s. So happy to have this amazing country cooking spot in town — I’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Albany Kelly · Feb 2026

This Southern restaurant delivers true comfort food at its best. The fried chicken is crispy and flavorful, the sides are rich and satisfying, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly service that makes you feel right at home. A great spot for hearty, down-home cooking.

★★★★★ 5.0 Madison Bower · Feb 2026

Great southern style cooking! Everything was great so good. We will be coming back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Restroom ✓ Casual ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Good For Kids ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

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