Better Than Mama's

Restaurant

Discover a delightful spot at Better Than Mama's, located in the bustling Broadway Commons of Salem, OR. This affordable eatery combines a fun fusion of Asian flavors with classic sandwiches and wraps, all while maintaining a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the fresh-made pita chips and the standout curly steak fries, though some find the mac and cheese could use a bit more creaminess. With a star rating of 4.3, it's a charming place to savor delicious bites without breaking the bank!

Contact Info

  • Location: 1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
  • Located in: Broadway Commons
  • Phone: (503) 302-0063
  • Price range: $
Better Than Mama's

Opening hours

  • Monday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Friday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Services

Better Than Mama's Food & drink

Food & drink

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Better Than Mama's Chicken sandwich

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Better Than Mama's French fries

French fries

Better Than Mama's By owner

By owner

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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!!


I had my meal delivered.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as I read reviews and they were pretty mixed. I ordered the Mac n Cheese with grilled chicken as well as the curly steak fries.
The fries were fantastic.
The chicken on the Mac came cut up in decently sized cubes. My only suggestion is to either have more cheese or sauce on the Mac.
It was a pretty dry. I will definitely be ordering from here again.
Great prices too.


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!


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