Starved for some greasy spoon comfort food to subside the extreme white russian hangover I experienced from the night before, I turned my attention to Mama’s 39th Street Diner as I know they have some of the best biscuits & gravy in town.  The restaurant was dim for 11:00am, or was is that my eyes were squinting to keep the light from making me sick?  Regardless, I glanced at the menu trying to find my B&G when my eyes caught the Country Fried Chicken smothered in sausage gravy (BOOM!) with scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes & toast.  I knew at that point that this dish had what I needed to help my find my kilter and possible spin me into a food coma soon after.  Either way, I was in.

 The portions at Mama’s are huge no matter what you order, and this was no exception.  A full chicken breast fillet, hand breaded and fried followed by a hearty smothering of gravy over it.  Honestly, I didn’t think I could eat even a third of it, especially in my condition, yet I cleaned the plate leaving only the toast.  It was perfectly cooked, great amount of flavor and very filling.  They are open 24 hrs over the weekends, so its a perfect ending to those of you who like to tie one on and then consume 1800 extra calories at the end of the evening!  Mama knows best, which is why the Country Fried Chicken is a big seller!

*Also try the Mama’s Famous “Legal” Hash for you corned beef lovers.

Mama’s 39th Street Diner

3906 Waddell  Kansas City MO 64111

816-753-7251