Mama Jo is NYC's Official Grandmother of Breakfast | Street Food Icons
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2024
- Mama Jo has been serving breakfast staples like bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches and omelets and traditional Greek pastries, such as spanakopita and baklava, from her food truck in Midtown Manhattan for over 35 years. She claims to be NYC’s oldest street food vendor and isn’t planning on retiring her legendary food cart any time soon.
Mama Jo’s breakfast menu is longer than some dine-in restaurants’ menus, and it’s all done without sacrificing quality. She gets her ingredients fresh every morning in Astoria, Queens, serves food with a smile, and genuinely cares about her customers, really earning the name Mama Jo.
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I always prefer buying from the NYC food carts rather than starbucks or dunkin donuts. These food carts are run by such humble and passionate people. And their food is so delicious.
And taste good and doesn't cost alot
Facts bro gotta support the local people not the corporations !
And cheap
Fr fr, the common people will always support each other, cuz we have things in common. Money hungry GMO companies dont give a fuck about us. Unity my folks
Same. Support the local vendors, the food and experience is better too
“Today’s your birthday, don’t give me the 5 bucks, this one’s on me” - amazing hospitality!
God bless her; Jesus Loves You
Food and Footprints That 5 bucks will pay itself back and more!
i have access to unlimited laser printing and have a coffee drink named after me at my local coffee shop, the perks of being the best WR in your high schools history
Quote comments don't deserve likes.
@@higguma "if you wanna do things, you can do it!...In this country!"
- Mama Jo
;-)
Just saw her! Sept 2023. Working like crazy, even had an arm cast. her voice even sweeter in person. Major bucket list
Damn she's 68 and still rolling.. I'm in my 30s and I'm barely breathing.
I need an ounce of her positivity.
Your name is Seoul searcher but your profile is Toronto lol
@@minggus9649 lol I live in Toronto atm..
@@minggus9649 probably still searching for Seoul
being greek helps, being hungarian does too...as she said, coming from there, in that time, wasn't easy
Same
"If you got a big problem, leave it for tomorrow. Maybe it wont be there" A happy quote from a happy lady
Mine always get bigger when i do that :(
I've been doing that for 10 years and they're still here
Thats a big liee.. your problem will not go away by hes self!
That is a horrible quote but she is happy so I’ll give her that
yeah that's immature advice lmao.
Holy cow, I’ve eaten off her cart several times, she’s always friendly and the food is always great!!! Nice to see it here .
What do you recommend?
Please relay my regards, she seems lovely
I’m trying see her before she dies
@@xedn or before you di..
@@ahmadreiza2827 e
dude she wakes up when I go to bed. 68 and more energy then a 5 yr old, what a devoted sweet person. I wish I lived in New York, this lady would make my day no matter the circumstances!
Agreed!
"I have hot water, I will fix you" lmaoooo
Lol
yes noodle man only you would know it.
It’s two-minute walk from my apartment to her cart and mama Jo is still going strong during these crazy times💪🏻 💪🏻
That's good to hear! I'm glad she's doing okay
Thanks for the update
So glad to hear that she's doing well
That's reassuring to hear. Thanks!
Good to know. Thanks ☺️
"If I die the truck dies with me."
Oh my god no 😭
Heroes come and go, but legends never die.
She must live forever. Protect her at all costs
Like the Going Merry
@Brian you could always learn to stfu you know
Meaning her kids won't take over because they're in college for other careers. Its not a horrible statement :)
Mama's Joe's accent is the most real gangster accent I've ever heard
Hellstar Remina
Literally 😂
She has the thickest east coast accent I’ve heard😂😂
@@tahamohammad1741 Tf are you talking about? She’s from Greece. Her accent is foreign. Jfc
@@cwg73160 yep. I am Greek and I recognized her Greek accent straight away
"If you got a big problem you leave it for tomorrow, baby." Mama Jo is my spirit animal for sure.
Dont listen to her you problem gone be much worster if you leav it for tomorow!
She’s not an animal Wtf 😳
@@marcopazini6849 good luck with your stress and depression
"Dont stress in life, never fear, and do what you want. And if you have big problem for tomorrow babe, maybe tomorrow the problem's not gonna be there"
Thanks Mama Jo!
very lazy mindset
just like saying a bullet has been shot at you but maybe if you close your eyes it will disappear
sam h Not she saying don’t stress so much because it might not be a big deal. Where did you get “let yourself die”.
@Sam H - You seem like you would be fun at parties.
So amazing and happy
@@Solontire Bill Nye is NOT a science guy. He is a fraud.
1. don't stress
2. never fear
3. do what you like
okay i will
When i see this comment . Mama jo read this for mee .... LOL
@@RTX3060GAMING jajaajaa same
And if you have a big problem, leave it for tomorrow babe, tomorrow maybe that problem not going to be there
@@Gunnersman1510 FUCK NO
*Proceeds to game for the next year not working nor going outside*
I’m Armenian and when Mama Jo started talking about Greece and then coming to America with nothing but dreams, goals, aspirations and hard work, I teared up, I relate to her so much, that’s also what my Armenian family went through, I love her Greek accent and hospitality, she makes you want to come to Greece to meet amazing people like her🇦🇲❤️🇬🇷
Support from Greece to our Armenian Brothers and sisters 🇬🇷❤️🇦🇲
@@50mits Likewise! Thank you! 🇦🇲 🥰 🇬🇷
Love to Armenia as well 🇦🇲🇪🇹
I’m Armenian too 💚💚💚
❤️❤️🇦🇲🇦🇲
This lady gets it. She knows how to run a personable business. Those little things, her personality, makes her business special.
Isn't it crazy how she is probably a LOT more happier in life than her customers who works at buildings/offices???
her joy's evident! ☺️😍
Well said.
Hey! There are some office workers that enjoy going to work, everyones different
@@InspireApon of course there are.. But a lot of people don't really like their 9-5 jobs now a days.
The older you get the more happier and contented you appreciate the small things in life. They often say that the later years are the golden years of your life.
We finally found out who Joe Mama is.
😂
Oxx LOLL
Now Joe's dad
This is gold lol
@@MANdoesminecraft Bruh.
I love that she never lost her Greek accent but picked up the heavy New Yew accent. I'm going to make it my business to get breakfast from her cart the next time i visit NYC.
Have you had a chance to visit her carry yet?
@@onlyh8720 Nope. Haven't made the trek.
what about now@@DarknessFalls29
@DarknessFalls29 how bout now?
As a Greek myself I could feel the vibes the moment she opened her mouth and started trimming Feta cheese on top of the omelette. Yep that’s a Greek babushka alright.
Babushkas are from Russia but we love them too, you mean greek yiayia
Babushka NAi. Greeks and Macedonians brothers ,..... that quarrel some times lol... but watch out for Turks lol
@@yanniskovalidis1600 yep I just prefer babushka to giagia
Mi Milas Panos
we Greeks should protect Mama Jo at all costs!!!
Imagine having breakfast from this amazing lady and you get affected by her positive energy in the morning
Absolutely agree with that.
King Ziggy a good idea but i would love to have the food 🙁
Just to turn around and have your day ruined by another New Yorker
And herpes
This woman is a tank. Going through life like no one's business.
She human not a tank lol
@@jackischilling9435 ur lucky I'm not a redditor just prepared to get wooshed. Basically u didnt get the joke
@@AbsoluteWarlord1 I got the joke playboy I was being bricken back being a bool lol
IT's because she like what she doing.
A true example of hard work pays off
"I'm gonna buy some burgers from Joe"
"Joe who?"
*"Joe Mama"*
Nailed it
Literally !
This is what America should be countrywide. People helping people. Getting along. Being respected. This warms my heart. And I would love to go out on a date with Mama Jo. You fine lady are a catch! 💗
To have distinct wrinkles from smiling so much in life is a beautiful way to age
Holy shit good eyes there
I love her accent, Greek and old school New York
Συγχαρητήρια κα Ιωάννα !!! Να ζήσετε πολλά πολλά χρόνια ακόμη και να χαίρεστε την βιολογική σας οικογένεια αλλά και αυτή που δημιουργήσατε με την δουλειά σας και τους τόσους χιλιάδες ανθρώπους που έχετε ταΐσει διαχρονικά. Καλή συνέχεια στην δουλειά σας και στην ζωή σας!!!!
What an amazing strong, yet caring woman! Needless to say, the food business is a beast and as you saw, she sets up for the day in the wee hours of the morning! Also, in the summer that cart is a broiler and in the winter an ice box. If her children have half the drive and gumption she has, they will do very well in life. Kudos to her.
I was shocked she wakes up at 11 and sets everything up until 4am! Then I realized she's only open during breakfast. I thought she was there the day and night.
oh i thought she was there all day
she was born there...
Those hours are truly taxing on the human body.
@@plapoytasplapi1013 bruh what sense does it make to say that? who cares?
@@brandonmcgee1678 she was literally born on that spot tho.
"You have to like what you do. If you don't like it, don't do it."
Words to live by.
say that to the majority of the human population, where everyone has to get by somehow, spending their entire lives doing something unpleasant. a better saying might be - get to like what you're doing.
Capitalism: Hold my beer..
It's sad because a lot of people never find out what they love to do. Then we just work different jobs and stay miserable.
criminallyvulgar well not me, not all things go your way
@@LfunkeyA imma like cleaning up shit for a crap wage then
This is what our country needs more of, Such an Sweet woman 🤗🥰& an Beautiful Soul🙏Blessing&Love to Mama Jo.
This woman's dedication is phenomenal! Wakes up at 11:45 at night goes and does all her shopping in the wee hours of the morning and opening up shop around 4 am, that's called passion and dedication! Hats off to Mama Jo!!! ❤️
She gave me the best advice.
Don’t live in fear.
Do what you like
If you have a problem, leave it for tomorrow. Bc tomorrow you might not have that problem.
Thanks Mama Jo
Instructions unclear, I’ve been pushing my problems to tomorrow for 15 years
Tee Bo who hurt you?
Sarah Quinliven lmao fr
Tomorrow is not promised today so just leave it for tomorrow. Oh mama.
Definitely depends on the problem
"If you got a big problem, leave it for tomorrow, babe."
Found some lyrics.
Because procrastination solves everything. 😒
Yes leave it tomorrow, and face it in the next day.🤦♂️
@@malct6545 Hey, these Bob Dylans aren't going to write themselves!
Vodka helps.
She is greek.Greece has a debt problem.Its because they handle everything like that
Mama Jo is really inspiring... Kudos to her for doing what she loves.
Mama Jo is a soldier, her work ethic is crazy. Very inspiring ❤️
Her face has glow of self respect and confidence she earned in life.
I love stories like this, because it shows the whole "american dream" isn't dead, it's simply carried by the immigrants who come to america and carve a life out for themselves.
Lmao u shud see who owns all the dispensaries in cali
Factss
*legal immigrants
@@xanthippus3190 **all immigrants.
However they arrive, they came to make a better lives for themselves.
See people wish they can love here for there freedom and americans hate there country
I love watching these people who create a life for themselves through hard work , dedication ,and a sense of community .
Almost makes me wish to be living in that area . People like this lady , make a city , the city doesn't make them . They could set up anywhere ,and with their mindset they could be a success . But being a success is only part of the journey , it's being loved as well .
That's another element to why they are still thriving . You can shout all day long at people to get things done , but when you show appreciation for every osy around you , then people respect you for who you are .
I hope she's still working , thriving ,& enjoying the life she has created for herself . The moment she stops moving , will be a sad day for everybody . It's what she was born or to do .
Good word's my friend damn good word's
Beautiful to see a woman so happy to serve people and give them a reason to smile. Reminds me of my grandparents generation where I'm from.
I pray for nothing but peace and prosperity for her and hers.
Lovely lady, you can tell she puts love in the food she makes.
That place is about to be so busy after this video, she deserves every bit of it.
I think its already busy.
Jerry Bulger what?
Jerry Bulger random af but agreed.
@@jerrybulger5267 ?? What does trump have to do with her and the food cart?
@@yomamasaccount --- I'm just pointing out that she unites America --- and Commie Trump divides us like the traitor he is
The world needs more people like Mama Jo!!!
The words she said,at the the end hit 🎯
Thank you mama Jo 💗
This series is awesome - you do a great job highlighting the amazing vendors in this city!
we got tons of them (new yorker also btw) don't own a cart tho but ate a many to respect off the rip
M4TT YN New Yorkers here too - we love highlighting great vendors on our channel
Life-long Texan here, but I've always wanted to visit NYC. Not only does it seem like a great city, but watching these type of videos and food vloggers that visit NY make me want to go even more! I'm sure people from NY have that stereotype of us Texans, that we're all "cowboys/western." Lol, but a lot of food videos that I've seen show that not all NYers are "rude," (like alot of Texans think) no offense. Greetings to all...
Exactly I love this channel
I LOVE this series!
As a Greek living at her hometown Florina, I am really proud of her, god bless her!
Konstantinos Arvanitakis This is Sparta.
are we cousins arvanitakis here to were are you from?
🇹🇷
Florina 🙌🏻
@@denboy3394 nobody cares about erdogan country
When she said she gets up at 11:45 I was like that’s a pretty late start. Then I realized she meant 11:45pm the night before. 🥴
yes and 12:00 every 3rd Wednesday is the time you collect your welfare cheque hey ?
Mama Joe is so chill and positive. We need more people like her in our life.
Damn, its so interesting how people in NY get to know eachother so well, even with the food workers. Food looks really good as always too, now im hungry dammit.
Same, I gotta go make myself a similar breakfast even though it’s not gonna be as good lol
Here you get to be friends with your breakfast person and your bartender.
If you go to the same place multiple times a week or every day, you'll get to know the people serving you. Humans are creatures of habit even in a big city like New York.
A big part of that is in NYC many of us get all our meals out. We have people we see for our coffee,breakfast, after work drink ...you get to know them, it's part of the movement of the city
DingBoinka Jenga Food brings the NYC together 🙌🏼
My mind is blown how hard these street vendors work. Mid-town NYC just doesn't make sense to me how logistics work. But somehow it just does
This woman is awesome. She is clearly motivated by feeding them food and LOVE 💖
She oozes positive energy. Made this grumpy stoner smile quite a bit. thanks.
Maybe she can inspire you to be something other than a loser pothead?
@@ThatGuy-hc2ei probably
@SeriousMMedia "ok" Tell me about how successful mr Karnage the pothead loser is. Please
"grumpy stoner" as he presents himself really do sound like someone who's very succesful.
@@Karnage215 That's nice to hear. I used to be a pothead too but it was only sweet for so long, got real tired of it.
@@ThatGuy-hc2ei im 20 relax lmao
This is exactly how customer service should be anywhere. I was a server for 10 years and most of my now closest friends started off as my customers. People like authenticity over cookie cutter service most times.
If you want true authenticity, you’d tell customers how dumb they are. Unfortunately you can’t do that without losing your job. Can’t tell how many times I’ve wanted my tables to speak the fuck up so I can hear them. Or when they say they’re ready but they just say “oh! I get a side??? I have options? Honey what do you want for your side?”Then continue to argue with each other while I’m standing there like 👀”
Edit: forgot to add I’m in SW Florida where majority of my guest of old people. Good money but damn.
@@zzzarkka I dont think customer service is for you.
I have only two years of experience, but I learned that lesson pretty early on and from a customer, no less. When a customer came frequently enough, I'd learn their name and even be able to recognize their voice over the speaker, and I'd call them by name. Eventually, regulars for your company become regulars for you. I've had customers follow me to other stores so I could continue to serve them because they liked me. Customers like that have this magical ability to eclipse the otherwise shitty parts of the job and make it worth doing.
Lies again? Marine Soldier Great Food
I appreciate people like her, but 4 hours of sleep daily, is so unhealthy.
She's an inspirating individual. Her customers love her food and her, you can hear this from all those good words they say about this Lady ❤️
Absolutely love her energy, spirit and outlook on life :)
These food cart owners are genuinely the most happiest humans I've ever seen.
The simple pleasure of owning your own business and working hard
Plenty of human interaction n having a strong sense of community will do that :)
NYC can be such a lonely place because so many people come from everywhere else -away from their family and friends. but your bodega workers, your coffee people, your street food vendors, even your neighbors become part of your NYC family. We’re all looking out and just trying to get by. LOVE mama jo 🖤
Lovely comment and so true for every cosmopolitan city in the entire world.
@@seemarawal5717
Not true of all cities. Like in and around around Vancouver where I live I know enough to know that thats rare here. Granted I befriended a woman barista at a Seattle's Best Coffee that was part of a Mac's. However as far as I know I was the only person that befriended the barista at that location.
Of course there ll be exceptions ,i said something in general terms not on every cosmopolitan city.
@@seemarawal5717 Seema Rawal Seema Rawal No, that is not what you wrote. You specifically wrote that her comment applied to "every cosmopolitan city in the world."
@@SurprisinglyDeep You want me to apologize for my comment ,would it make you happy?
These NYC street vendors are such humbling and encouraging people. Really enjoy these videos
Her energy....wow...
Just watching this video make me happy.
I wish you good health mama
She's the cutest, sweetest most energetic grandma I've ever seen. And yes so beautiful. She's just so adorable.
Why would you go to Starbucks when you can go see Mamma Jo ?
Eddie Aguirre wifi, and restrooms
@@jecko89 and the meth
sneakapikachu and so called “offensive” christmas cups and pumpkin spice latte
hey man, someone's gotta give business to starbucks. All those overeducated 20 year olds working there have art degrees and coke habits to pay off lmfaooo.
Ninjuke holy shit lmao
Love this story. I have probably watched this 15-20 times, and I always come back
Genuine stories about Genuine people. Mama Jo is an absolute treasure in New York.
When she said “ If I die the truck dies with me” - Suddenly I realised She’s a LEGEND 💯❤️🙏 BLESS HER
7:11 How can anyone try to rob a lady like this?!?! I love how she wasn’t afraid to chase after them, ppl like her make NYC what it is 🙂
I got hot water i can fix em 😁🤣😂😂
Only a real scumbag would even try to do such a cruel thing.
I thought the same thing. You have to be a real piece of shit.
I never met Mama Jo but she's so lovable... I kinda feel like I know her. With such a sunny disposition and positive outlook on life, I can't help but like her. *A LOT!*
I worked on wall street for 30 years and we used to feel sorry for street vendors cos they didnt get paid a million dollars a year but after watching the Munchies channel so much, I see these street-food guys are far happier than any millionaire bond trader I ever knew
Suuuuuuuuure buddy
@@pickledpancakes do you doubt my wall street credentials?
@@tonyclifton265 yeah
Mama Jo needs to be protected at all costs.
Right along with the dude from mo's
YES!!!!! She is one of the last of the purest of souls!!!!
Hurt mama jo and the whole newyork will come after you.
Damn straight.
@@skanwar7124 She was robbed on the street while working.
@@kevingoins9858 Can't believe someone would do that to mama jo
@@Michaeldangis2 I know. There's a special place in hell for creeps who do that.
Edward Chandra I laugh and I also take this seriously. Mixed emotions rn But ok
Her energy and spirit is absolutely everything ❤
I love you mama Joe!! You are an absolute inspiration to the younger generations you are a true example of hard work pays off!!!
Her personality is infectious! I really love seeing stories like these.
*_I WAS HER VERY FIRST CUSTOMER OVER 35 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS AN UP AND COMING LAWYER._*
*_I HAVE SINCE RETIRED, BUT SHE IS STILL GOING AT IT. AMAZING._*
sickening.
Harder worker than u pussy
Ramona1isa chill 😂😂
Big Richard enjoy ur retirement sir
Fucking bull shiit.. 35 years ago you probably doing cartwheels in the sack
What a lady! she is a true mama through and through. Beautiful, tough, energetic, friendly, kind, hardworking and more... NYC is lucky to have her. We need more mamas like her in the world.
This woman is nothing but inspiration! Thank you Mama Jo.
"You want a frapedaki?" Hahahha that's like the most greek thing you'll hear in america boys.
Whenever I go to NY, this will be a stop for sure.
Most definitely! .... Amazing .... she stayed
in the same location all these years! ..... Hope
everyone tips well ....... this nice hardworking lady! ......
That and the 2 dollar burger guy for sure
Absolutely ❤️
Agreed
She seems so genuine and so sweet full of life!!! 68 and still working!! take notes youngins!!! You go momma jo blessings to you and yours in 2021 and beyond until the end of time! 🙏
I love her attitude and this video!
Best food series on UA-cam! Street food icons is just the best.
You a n*****
"If you have a problem leave it to tommorow babe. Tommorow that problem might not even be there"
That's a really bad advice
@@justmyselfjI respect that not everything is for everyone, find something that fits your lifestyle :) this just fit mine
@@justmyselfj it really isn't many of us worry about unsubstantial things that we can't do anything about ... That job you just lost won't matter 3 months on when you have a new one , o you have no money but you'll eat and still be here 10 years from now or your wife left you boohoo reflect and on to the next one . You can be more qualified a better husband and save money so those things are less likely but they can still happen .The thing is we are so obsessed with having things the way we believe they're supposed to be instead of accepting and enjoying reality . When you're dying you won't be like 'oh remember that anxiety I had in my 20s that made me lonely' or 'those colleagues that hated me' point is tomorrow it doesn't matter
But does Tomorrow know that?
@@justmyselfj Shut the hell up
She is so blessed.
I have never been pregnant in my life and never married and I am almost 55.
Thankfully my staff and senior citizen residents love me as I buy food at every meeting and invest in every holiday party
Bless you Mama Jo! We all need some light in our lives!!
I've never met this women but I feel emotionally attached to her.
Aww ❤
visit nyc. You will be amazed. Yes there a m illion entitled black men acting tough but once you ignore those punks you will see Gems like Mama jo.
@@666myname666 what you mean?
@@werovivero9219 they dont like black people lol
@@666myname666 racially motvated
when the chef is happy the food will be great
this bought me so much joy keep doing what you love!!
I like how she said if you don't like what you do don't do it. I currently have a job that doesn't pay the best but I enjoy getting up every morning.
I want to visit NYC so bad! Definitely on my bucket list.
The ending was the best part! Her speech made me feel like I can do anything and everything now!! I love this lady and her attitude.
Mama Jo: I wake up at 11:45
Me: that's a little late for breakfast
Mama Jo: 11:45 in the evening
Me:
Me watching this video at 2am still trying to sleep:
Here. Here.. Yeah, I'm still awake and it's 1:34am. I wish I had her energy and I bet she sleeps very well.
sameeeeeeeeeeeeee
1:40 here in San Diego
@@southernindigo1973 oh man, I read this exactly at 2am here.
Exactly
Immeasurable respect for Momma Jo. Long may she run. ❤❤❤👏
Mama Jo is winning @ life!
She’s amazing!!
I used to be a barista and cook. Its hard work serving lines of ppl like that. This woman is twice my age at least. Props to her.
“If you want to do things, you can do it in this country”
So true! From a true American immigrant!
American immigrants made the country what it is today. Without them the country wouldn't be as great as it is.
*european migrants
McK15 no just immigrants in general
*south and south-east migrants
So stupid and delusional you’re a migrant yourself
this is actually so sweet, it really touches my heart :')))
it's and overwhelming positive vibe. Thank you mama Jo, you made my day whole lot better.
She's the kind of grandma that loves you so much, she kept feeding you foods everytime you visit her.
That's the Greek soul 😀
When you realize you work only three streets away...
***Update***
When this covid pandemic blows over: Joe meets Mama Jo
Lmao.
Love you!!!!
So how was it? Where's the trip report?
How was it?
Update? How u gonna post this and not immediately edit ur post after meeting her
This why I love New York you meet new people everyday and people more often view you as a person instead of just a worker. It’s great to see her making long time friends and real connections with her customers.
She always takes care of her customers, she's very happy of what she's doing and that affects the social community around her
“Ay yo ma lemme get a baconeggncheese”
radf 8:46
@@-WhoAsked good one
@@-WhoAsked damn just damn