I like to try new places, especially when the menu looks appetizing. Browsing through the internet I discovered Mom’s Kitchen in Astoria, Queens. It has only been open for a few months and I wanted to check it out. What really grabbed my attention was the milkshakes.
Mom’s Kitchen is a bit off the beaten path of all the hustle and bustle of Astoria. Not too much though, just enough to actually find street parking. My initial reasoning for going there was to try a milkshake, but we ended up grabbing some food while there. There was indoor and outdoor seating, but since it was somewhat hot we opted to sit inside.
There weren’t that many people there considering it was a weekend, so we were seated right away. Looking at the menu it was a little difficult to decide what to eat. It sounded good, but I needed to make sure I had room for the real reason I wanted to go, the milkshakes. After a few minutes we ordered shrimp and grits and the chicken and waffle.
Some pretty good music was playing while we waited. Some songs I hadn’t heard in so long. The place looked really nice and very clean as I looked even more at the restaurant. Soon enough our food came. The consistency of the grits wasn’t something I was used to. It was still good and the shrimp was even better. The chicken and waffle were pretty good as well.
Shrimp & Grits ©2016 HollyDayz Chicken & Waffles ©2016 HollyDayz
A couple came in and ordered some breakfast, but didn’t care for the eggs and ended up just leaving after they told the waitress. So I guess I won’t order that when I go back. After I finished eating I forced myself to order the milkshake with splitting it in mind. We were both pretty full.
After attempting to choose which one, I opted for the Mr. Fluffleupagus milkshake. It had a lot going on, but it tasted really good! I would happily go back to have that milkshake and try some others. It is also open late so that was a plus to go as well. If milkshakes aren’t your thing they do have a bar there. Whatever floats your boat!
Mr. Fluffleupagus Milkshake ©2016 HollyDayz Mr. Fluffleupagus Milkshake ©2016 HollyDayz
Have you ever been to Mom’s Kitchen and Bar?
66 Comments
OutdoorsyDiva
September 22, 2016 at 12:53 PMYou always find the best places. That milkshake has my name on it!!! Yummy. Did they have one similar to that with oreo??
Holly Dayz
September 22, 2016 at 2:29 PMThanks! It was pretty good. From the looks of the menu nothing with Oreo. It was over the top…one even has potato chips lol. Have some kinda sugar attack with these things lol.
Ty Knighten
September 23, 2016 at 2:06 AMWow!! Everything looks so good, especially the shrimp and grits. This is definitely on my list of places to try when I go to Queens!
Holly Dayz
September 23, 2016 at 9:08 PMIt was good. Def check it out.
Terri
September 23, 2016 at 6:42 AMI’m not really a grits fan. I don’t like mushy textures but those chicken and waffles look good. I’ll have to check this place out. I never really venture to Astoria much.
Holly Dayz
September 24, 2016 at 11:19 AMThe texture of these were different. Astoria has a lot to offer.
staciesayzso
September 23, 2016 at 11:22 AMShoot, I’ve never been to New York! I love little places to eat like this. The food looks so good.
Holly Dayz
September 24, 2016 at 11:35 AMYou need to come on out to New York. So much to do and see.
Rosemarie of Travel and Beyond
September 24, 2016 at 2:20 AMIs that a Reese buttercup on top of the Mr. Fluffleupagus Milkshake? It looks absolutely delicious! I would love to try this but would have to share it. So instagram worthy!
Holly Dayz
September 24, 2016 at 1:44 PMIt sure is lol. It was really good and I did share it and we still didn’t full finish it. Too full, but so good. I agree lol
Luxe Adventure Trvlr (@jdomb)
September 24, 2016 at 7:46 AMThose milkshakes look insane! I think I’d do for the sweet and salty. I haven’t had malt balls in years!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:15 PMMalt balls are really good. It hasn’t been years, but I would like some now that you have pointed that out.
titi81
September 24, 2016 at 10:52 AMI haven’t seen chicken on a wffle before but the milkshakes are to die for!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:16 PMwhat about on the side of the waffle?
Natalia
September 24, 2016 at 11:59 AMYour pictures look so yummy! I wouldn’t mind to materialize the Fluffleupagus Milkshake from the screen. Thank you for sharing!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:17 PMThat is a pretty awesome thought!
Brianna
September 24, 2016 at 5:25 PMYou had me at the chicken and waffles but that milkshake is ridiculous!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:22 PMThe milkshakes were very over the top and cool. I would like to see the rest.
fivebeansfood
September 24, 2016 at 6:27 PMWow, those shakes – crazy! Looks like no one would leave hungry after a visit there.
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:23 PMYea if you ate or even drank the milkshake you will not be hungry leaving there.
Ms Frugal Ears
September 25, 2016 at 7:29 AMThe milkshake looks huge:) Freakshakes are kind of all the rage here in Australia right now. Your milkshake looks wicked!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:24 PMFreakshakes lol that is a good name for them.
Vasu
September 25, 2016 at 8:01 AMFood looks delicious. I am sure I have passed by it a couple of times of I was in Queens. Next time I must plan a visit at least for the shakes.
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:29 PMIt was pretty good. The place opened in July so take a stop there when you are in Queens!
Jackie Sills-Dellegrazie
September 25, 2016 at 9:12 AMMom’s kitchen wasn’t there when I lived in Astoria. It looks like a good place to try. Astoria has so many little spots like this in all different cuisines!
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:32 PMIt just opened in July I believe. Astoria has so much to offer.
Fiona Maclean
September 25, 2016 at 11:18 AMwhy the brown bags? This looks to me like a classic diner menu, but then we don’t have anything much of this sort in the UK
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:33 PMBrown bags? No this isn’t really a classic diner menu.
Real Wife Coach
September 25, 2016 at 11:56 AMGirl, that food looks amazing! I love milkshakes but they don;t love me. I would definitely have the hubby order it and just taste it.
Holly Dayz
September 25, 2016 at 12:33 PMI take lactaid pills lol because they don’t all love me either.
Tomiko
September 25, 2016 at 12:51 PMThat shrimp n grits look amazing!! Lawd that’s my favorite
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:18 PMIt was pretty good/
Thirty30Courtney (@Thirty30Court)
September 25, 2016 at 1:12 PMLord, have mercy! That looks amazing. I haven’t been to that establishment but it reminds me of a restaurant with a similar concept in Dallas. I have to give you props for even splitting the milkshake because I would have been extremely full.
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:19 PMI was full I had to split it lol
Tia
September 25, 2016 at 2:17 PMI haven’t been to that restaurant but I’ll keep it in mind for my next trip to NY. That milkshake looked delicious though!
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:19 PMThe milkshake was really good.
Natasha
September 25, 2016 at 3:55 PMAwesome, all I know about the food in Astoria is the Greek cuisine so nice to read about this!
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:20 PMThere are so many types of food in Astoria it is crazy.
livelifewellblog5
September 25, 2016 at 10:07 PMThat milkshake looks SO good! I’ve never been to the Astoria area but I’m headed up to New York in January and may need to check this out.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:21 PMIt was really good. Astoria has a ton of good food.
wanderingwagarschristina
September 25, 2016 at 10:22 PMI haven’t been to Astoria in Queens but we often head to the area to eat when visiting New York. I will have to check it out next time! For sure I will need to leave room for a milk shake. That looks delicious!
Holly Dayz
October 2, 2016 at 11:22 PMQueens has a ton of different food sprinkled all over. The milkshake was great.
Camesha | Mama Motivator
September 26, 2016 at 1:07 AMThe name alone makes me wanna try it. With a name like Mom’s you just know the food is going to be good!
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:28 PMIt was pretty good. You should have done their slogan!
prateekdasgupta
September 26, 2016 at 2:17 AMSeems like some good Southern food in New York! I would be interested in the shrimp and grits and the brisket on the menu 🙂 Looks like an old fashioned joint, love those!
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:29 PMIt was pretty good, I was actually a bit surprised.
Mansoureh
September 26, 2016 at 9:00 AMIt looks great. The name “Mom’s Kitchen” is so smart and appealing. I am sure if I see a name involves mom, I will give it a try
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:29 PMIt does make it appealing and makes you wonder how everything will taste.
Vashti@veepeejay.com
September 26, 2016 at 11:46 AMThat Milkshake looks so yummy. I’ve never been to Mom’s Kitchen but I absolutely love the name. I’ll keep it in mind if I ever make it Astoria.
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:30 PMIt was really good. We were so full we didn’t even finish it.
Sumti Bhadani
September 26, 2016 at 12:41 PMMilkshake seems to be yummy. Name is also quite amazing 🙂
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:31 PMIt was very good.
Evelyne CulturEatz
September 26, 2016 at 1:03 PMOMG would you look at that milkshake! Crazy! I have not had a milkshake in years. And very homey food, lunch time and getting hungry now.
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:32 PMIt was homey and it was really good.
Kate Minor
September 26, 2016 at 2:13 PMWhaaaat?! That milkshake looks amaaaaazing! I’m going to have to try to copy-cat it somehow!
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:33 PMIt was, I promise. Something that needs to be tried! If you do, I would love to see it and know how it came out.
tiffanytravelsblog
September 26, 2016 at 4:27 PMWhat was inside of the milk shake, it looked like it had all kind of ingredients inside! Maybe its something i have to try when i ever head back to NYC
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:34 PMIt did a lot of chocolate. It was really good.
naetorious
September 26, 2016 at 7:03 PMBrunch all day? Well, that alone win me over…asking with the shake. Lol
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:35 PMBrunch is winning!
Punita Malhotra
September 27, 2016 at 4:45 AMThe desserts look mouthwatering. Never heard of this combination, though – chicken and waffles! Sounds particularly experimental.
The Food Avenue
September 27, 2016 at 7:42 AMThose milkshakes look incredible!
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:35 PMThe one I had was great.
tyra
September 28, 2016 at 12:22 AMOMG that shake looks like magical heaven. And then a prompt sugar crash and food coma! LOL
Holly Dayz
October 9, 2016 at 11:36 PMIt was really good. We couldn’t finish it.
Elaine Masters
October 10, 2016 at 12:50 AMShrimp and grits – had me right there. The milkshake looks outrageous. Would be hard to have room for that after eating most anything else!