Mama Joyce's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mama Joyce's, where the soul of Southern cuisine comes alive! Nestled in Cleveland Heights, this gem is dedicated to delivering authentic soul food that feels just like home. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped by the delightful aromas of slow-cooked dishes that showcase the richness of Southern cooking.
The menu is a celebration of classic flavors, featuring highlights like catfish nuggets, savory red beans and rice, and the iconic Soul Bowl—a heartwarming dish customizable with your choice of sides, topped with a sweet glaze. Each bite tells a story, as tender meats dance alongside perfectly cooked vegetables like green beans simmered with smoked turkey.
Mama Joyce's is not just about the food; it's about the experience, filled with warmth, exceptional service, and the promise of comfort that keeps diners coming back for more.
Catering *[MUST Order 48 hours in Advance/Call to order 216-331-2882]
Mac-N-Cheese (Full Pan)
Indulge in our 5-Cheese Baked Mac-n-Cheese—a creamy, gooey masterpiece loaded with five rich cheeses for a flavor-packed experience in every bite. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting blend of melty goodness with a crisp, buttery crust on top. This dish is perfect for cheese lovers craving the ultimate in cozy, savory satisfaction.*Full Pan feeds up to 50 people
Mac-N-Cheese (1/2 Pan)
Indulge in our 5-Cheese Baked Mac-n-Cheese—a creamy, gooey masterpiece loaded with five rich cheeses for a flavor-packed experience in every bite. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting blend of melty goodness with a crisp, buttery crust on top. This dish is perfect for cheese lovers craving the ultimate in cozy, savory satisfaction.*1/2 Pan feeds up to 25 people
Collard Greens (Full Pan)
Collard greens, slow-cooked with smoked turkey tails for a rich, smoky flavor in every bite. Tender, savory, and seasoned to perfection – a true comfort classic.*Full pan feeds up to 50 people
Collard Greens (1/2 Pan)
Collard greens, slow-cooked with smoked turkey tails for a rich, smoky flavor in every bite. Tender, savory, and seasoned to perfection – a true comfort classic.*1/2 Pan feeds up to 25 people
Green Beans (1/2 Pan)
Tender green beans slow-cooked with smoked turkey and hearty potatoes. This classic Southern dish combines smoky flavor, perfectly seasoned beans, and buttery-soft potatoes for a comforting, savory bite in every forkful. A true homestyle favorite!*1/2 Pan feeds up to 25 people
Green Beans (Full Pan)
Tender green beans slow-cooked with smoked turkey and hearty potatoes. This classic Southern dish combines smoky flavor, perfectly seasoned beans, and buttery-soft potatoes for a comforting, savory bite in every forkful. A true homestyle favorite!*Full pan feeds up to 50 people.
Dirty Rice (Full Pan)
A flavorful blend of seasoned rice, tender ground turkey, and smoky chicken andouille sausage, sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and a touch of Cajun spices. This hearty, savory dish delivers authentic Southern comfort with every bite!*Full pan feeds up to 50
Dirty Rice (1/2 Pan)
A flavorful blend of seasoned rice, tender ground turkey, and smoky chicken andouille sausage, sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and a touch of Cajun spices. This hearty, savory dish delivers authentic Southern comfort with every bite!*1/2 Feeds up to 25 people
Red Beans And Rice (1/2 Pan)
A Southern classic made with tender red beans, slow-cooked with smoked turkey for a rich, savory flavor. Served over fluffy rice, each bite is smoky, hearty, and seasoned to perfection.*1/2 Pan feeds up to 25
Red Beans And Rice (Full Pan)
A Southern classic made with tender red beans, slow-cooked with smoked turkey for a rich, savory flavor. Served over fluffy rice, each bite is smoky, hearty, and seasoned to perfection.*Full pan feeds up to 50 people
Whole Chicken Wings (100 Pieces)
Whole Chicken Wings (75 Pieces)
Whole Chicken Wings (50 Pieces)
Spaghetti (1/2 Pan)
Perfectly cooked spaghetti with our signature house-made tomato sauce and seasoned ground beef, simmered with herbs and spices for a rich, bold flavor*1/2 Pan feeds up to 25
Spaghetti (Full Pan)
Perfectly cooked spaghetti with our signature house-made tomato sauce and seasoned ground beef, simmered with herbs and spices for a rich, bold flavor.*Full pan feeds up to 50
Yams (Full Pan)
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth yams with a warm blend of cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg for a sweet, comforting flavor in every bite.*Full Pan feeds 50
Yams (1/2 Pan)
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth yams with a warm blend of cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg for a sweet, comforting flavor in every bite.*1/2 Pan feeds 25
Wing Dings (50 Pieces)
Wing Dings (75 Pieces)
Wing Dings (100 Pieces)
Perch (20 Pieces)
Catfish (20 Pieces)
Orange Roughy (20 Pieces)
Red Snapper (20 Pieces)
Waffles (20 Whole Waffles Cut Into Fourths)
Waffles*(20 whole waffles cut into fourths total of 80 pieces)
Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake (Whole)
1 whole cake feeds about 14 people
Red Velvet Cake (Whole)
1 whole cake feeds about 14
Corn Muffin (1 Dozen)
Sweet, buttery, and baked with real corn for a tender bite and a hint of natural sweetness. Perfectly golden and delicious!
Dressing
Moist cornbread dressing baked to perfection, infused with smoked turkey, fresh herbs, and savory aromatics for a comforting, flavorful classic. Full Pan feeds up to 50
Dressing 1/2 Pan
Moist cornbread dressing baked to perfection, infused with smoked turkey, fresh herbs, and savory aromatics for a comforting, flavorful classic. 1/2 pan feeds about 25
Beef Pot Roast
Tender beef pot roast slow-cooked to perfection with carrots, celery, and onions, all smothered in rich, savory gravy. Served over buttery mashed potatoes with broccoli and a corn muffin.
Soul Bowl
A 6-inch bowl with buttery cornbread base piled high with your choice of 3 signature soul sides. Top it off with tender catfish nuggets or crispy chicken breast bites, and add a touch of sweetness with our optional yam glaze.
Soul Food Sunday Specials
Drinks
Diet Coke
Dr Pepper
Ginger Ale
Grape Faygo
Minute Maid Lemonade
Red Faygo
Sprite
Sunkist Orange
Water
Pepsi
Peach Cobbler
Heavenly Cheesecake
Desserts
Sauce
Mama Joyce Sauce
Sweet Red BBQ Sauce
Buttermilk Waffle
1 Buttermilk Waffle Maple Syrup
Corn Muffin
Cole Slaw (4 Oz.)
Sides
Combos
Combo
4 Whole Wings 5 oz side Drink
Catfish Dinner
1 lb of Catfish and your choice of 2 sides
Catfish Snack Pack
1 piece of fish fries
Fish Boy
Catfish on a hoagie bun topped with Fresh-cut fries, slaw, and signature sauce
Fish Sandwich
Fresh fish on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and tartar sauce
Orange Roughy Dinner
1 lb of Orange Roughy and your choice of 2 sides
Orange Roughy Snack Pack
1 Piece of orange roughy and fries
Perch Dinner
1 lb of Perch and your choice 2 of sides
Perch Snack Pack
1 piece of fish fries
Red Snapper Dinner
1 lb of Red Snapper and your choice of 2 sides
Red Snapper Snack Pack
1 piece of fish fries
Whiting Dinner
1 lb of Whiting and your choice of 2 sides
Soul Bowl
A 6-inch bowl with buttery cornbread base piled high with your choice of 3 signature soul sides. Top it off with tender catfish nuggets or crispy chicken breast bites, and add a touch of sweetness with our optional yam glaze.
Fish
Beef
Beef Polish Boy
Beef sausage topped with fresh-cut Fries, cole Slaw, and Mama Joyce sauce
Steak Philly
Grilled sirloin on a hoagie bun, topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers, provolone cheese, and mayo
Steak Philly Fries
Fresh-cut fries topped with grilled sirloin, grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, provolone cheeseand MJ sauce.
Beef Pot Roast
Tender beef pot roast slow-cooked to perfection with carrots, celery, and onions, all smothered in rich, savory gravy. Served over buttery mashed potatoes with broccoli and a corn muffin.
Chicken Snack Pack
3 Crispy Whole Chicken Wings and Fresh-cut Fries
Wing Dinner
5 whole wings and your choice of 2 sides
Chicken Philly
Grilled chicken on toasted hoagie bun, topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, provolone cheese, and mayo
Chicken & Waffles
4 crispy whole wings and 1 Buttermilk Waffle
Chicken Philly Fries
Fresh-cut fries topped with grilled onions, mushrooms,peppers, provolone cheese and MJ Sauce
6pc. Wing Ding
Crispy wing dings w/ your choice of sauce. *We are unable to mix sauces; please choose only one.*We are unable to do all flats
12 Pc Wing Ding
Crispy wing dings w/ your choice of sauce. *We are unable to mix sauces; please choose only one.*We are unable to do all flats
MJ Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken dipped in Nashville Hot sauce topped with slaw
Soul Bowl
A 6-inch bowl with buttery cornbread base piled high with your choice of 3 signature soul sides. Top it off with tender catfish nuggets or crispy chicken breast bites, and add a touch of sweetness with our optional yam glaze.
Chicken
UNCATEGORIZED
Delivery Order
Combo
Catfish Sandwich Fry Drink