Yo’ Mama’s - Review - Downtown - Birmingham - The Infatuation

"You might not expect a soul food place in Birmingham (or anywhere) to have robots delivering chicken and waffles to tables. But this is happening at Yo’ Mama’s—a massive fast-casual spot putting down the best chicken and waffles in town. The waffles are light and fluffy, but they’re a mere side piece to the colossal pile of wings crowning the plate. Fried and seasoned with a nice hit of salt and a secret seasoning blend that may or may not include paprika (there’s definitely paprika), each piece contains a hefty amount of meat. And while there are other things on the menu—the shrimp and grits are a standout—almost everyone here, from Birmingham police officers getting a late breakfast to downtown office workers stopping by for lunch, has the chicken and waffles on their table. It’s a good idea to follow their lead (and maybe get some grits on the side)." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones