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Good Food & Good History at Mama Sheila's

Welcome to Mama Sheila's — A museum styled restuarant in Minneapolis where you'll find great down-home soul food and more in an elegant environment which showcases some of the highlights of African American history.

Our restaurant features comfortable in-house dining as well as an easy take out. Enjoy a lovely time with your family, friends, a date, or even by yourself — or get a plate to go to enjoy on the road or back at home!

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Tasty Dishes

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Happy Customers

Amazing Cooks

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Fresh Ingredients

It all starts fresh. Why would we cook our food with anything else?

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Top Service

We treat you like we'd want our family to be treated. Welcome home!

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Tasty Combos

So many choices, so little time. You'll need to make many trips!

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Seafood Menu

We have some of your favorite seafood delights as well. Set sail!

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What's On The Menu?

Some of the best sould food in Minneapolis! Put together the combo of your choice. Dine-in or carry out.

Meat Selections

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    Fried Chicken

    Golden brown, ready to get down!

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    Barbecue Chicken

    A summertime favorite, good any time of year!

  • image of a piece of Jerk Chicken

    Jerk Chicken

    Spice it up to nice it up!

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    Meatloaf

    Hot & hearty for a hungry day!

Sides

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    Mac-N-Cheese

    An American favorite, fresh out of the oven!

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    Candy Yams

    Soft & sweet, Candy Yams are an irrestible treat!

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    Collard Greens w/Turkey

    Ours comes with turkey for the delicious flavoring.

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    Mashed Potaoes

    Our hot mash potatoes are the example of heartiness.

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    Red Beans & Rice

    Nice and hot, ready for the spoon!

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    Corn Bread

    Ours is always hot and fresh!

Desserts

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    Red Velvet Cake

    Smooth and elegant, and a sultry delight. Indulge in the sweetness of one of America's favorites.

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    Strawberry Shortcake

    Get satisfied by the sweetness!

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    Sweet Potatoe Pie

    There's always a proper time for this holiday classic!

Our Reviews

What do they say?

Ebone B.

“I love how it’s a buffet line and you get to see then select what you want. Food is warm, fresh, and there is no wait to have the food cooked.”

Melanie I.

“Oh my goodness this place is fabulous! I'm from MS so I know a thing or 2 about good soul food.”

Chuck M.

“This place was the Bomb! The food was fantastic!”

Dar

“Like stepping into a beautiful Black history museum with delicious af food prepared by your auntie who can really cook.”

Melanie R.

“Excellent! Soul food comfort at it's finest! Got food to go went home and smashed!”