Mama Jo is NYC's Official Grandmother of Breakfast | Street Food Icons

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 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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  • @Khan-xq4ef
    @Khan-xq4ef Před 4 lety +6498

    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.

    • @itsprod.472
      @itsprod.472 Před 4 lety +231

      And taste good and doesn't cost alot

    • @ButtermilkChicken617
      @ButtermilkChicken617 Před 4 lety +304

      Facts bro gotta support the local people not the corporations !

    • @xtra_612
      @xtra_612 Před 4 lety +46

      And cheap

    • @jannickpedersen4620
      @jannickpedersen4620 Před 4 lety +95

      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

    • @krosfyah4932
      @krosfyah4932 Před 4 lety +52

      Same. Support the local vendors, the food and experience is better too

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints Před 4 lety +7960

    “Today’s your birthday, don’t give me the 5 bucks, this one’s on me” - amazing hospitality!

    • @melissaonorati2243
      @melissaonorati2243 Před 4 lety +62

      God bless her; Jesus Loves You

    • @christiannovak941
      @christiannovak941 Před 4 lety +93

      Food and Footprints That 5 bucks will pay itself back and more!

    • @TJ-nk4de
      @TJ-nk4de Před 4 lety +26

      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

    • @higguma
      @higguma Před 4 lety +12

      Quote comments don't deserve likes.

    • @Nelson4207
      @Nelson4207 Před 4 lety +32

      @@higguma "if you wanna do things, you can do it!...In this country!"
      - Mama Jo
      ;-)

  • @mississippiapple1078
    @mississippiapple1078 Před 9 měsíci +128

    Just saw her! Sept 2023. Working like crazy, even had an arm cast. her voice even sweeter in person. Major bucket list

  • @Seoulsearcher131
    @Seoulsearcher131 Před 3 lety +894

    Damn she's 68 and still rolling.. I'm in my 30s and I'm barely breathing.
    I need an ounce of her positivity.

    • @minggus9649
      @minggus9649 Před 3 lety +8

      Your name is Seoul searcher but your profile is Toronto lol

    • @Seoulsearcher131
      @Seoulsearcher131 Před 3 lety +6

      @@minggus9649 lol I live in Toronto atm..

    • @aadityarajsudarshan3848
      @aadityarajsudarshan3848 Před 2 lety +29

      @@minggus9649 probably still searching for Seoul

    • @miciboo9993
      @miciboo9993 Před 2 lety +2

      being greek helps, being hungarian does too...as she said, coming from there, in that time, wasn't easy

    • @KingAshleys
      @KingAshleys Před 2 lety

      Same

  • @wyremu4330
    @wyremu4330 Před 4 lety +3290

    "If you got a big problem, leave it for tomorrow. Maybe it wont be there" A happy quote from a happy lady

    • @NiekKuijpers
      @NiekKuijpers Před 3 lety +71

      Mine always get bigger when i do that :(

    • @pegatrisedmice
      @pegatrisedmice Před 3 lety +53

      I've been doing that for 10 years and they're still here

    • @marcopazini6849
      @marcopazini6849 Před 3 lety +9

      Thats a big liee.. your problem will not go away by hes self!

    • @khaho1756
      @khaho1756 Před 3 lety +22

      That is a horrible quote but she is happy so I’ll give her that

    • @ronbuil6923
      @ronbuil6923 Před 2 lety +2

      yeah that's immature advice lmao.

  • @jasony2221
    @jasony2221 Před 3 lety +9282

    It’s two-minute walk from my apartment to her cart and mama Jo is still going strong during these crazy times💪🏻 💪🏻

  • @memeboi8472
    @memeboi8472 Před 3 lety +154

    "I have hot water, I will fix you" lmaoooo

  • @DarknessFalls29
    @DarknessFalls29 Před rokem +126

    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.

    • @onlyh8720
      @onlyh8720 Před rokem

      Have you had a chance to visit her carry yet?

    • @DarknessFalls29
      @DarknessFalls29 Před rokem +3

      @@onlyh8720 Nope. Haven't made the trek.

    • @sismissasa
      @sismissasa Před 10 měsíci

      what about now@@DarknessFalls29

    • @stormblessed2321
      @stormblessed2321 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@DarknessFalls29 how bout now?

    • @2anYm
      @2anYm Před měsícem

      How about now?

  • @fritz411
    @fritz411 Před 4 lety +809

    "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!

    • @samiulhasanqwerty
      @samiulhasanqwerty Před 4 lety +1

      very lazy mindset
      just like saying a bullet has been shot at you but maybe if you close your eyes it will disappear

    • @i___________i8472
      @i___________i8472 Před 4 lety +8

      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”.

    • @Solontire
      @Solontire Před 4 lety +9

      @Sam H - You seem like you would be fun at parties.

    • @yeseniacasco4213
      @yeseniacasco4213 Před 4 lety

      So amazing and happy

    • @JohnSmith-gq9gn
      @JohnSmith-gq9gn Před 4 lety +2

      @@Solontire Bill Nye is NOT a science guy. He is a fraud.

  • @44years54
    @44years54 Před 4 lety +18982

    We finally found out who Joe Mama is.

  • @lilly7780
    @lilly7780 Před 3 lety +650

    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🇦🇲❤️🇬🇷

    • @50mits
      @50mits Před 2 lety +9

      Support from Greece to our Armenian Brothers and sisters 🇬🇷❤️🇦🇲

    • @Armyan1988
      @Armyan1988 Před 2 lety +5

      @@50mits Likewise! Thank you! 🇦🇲 🥰 🇬🇷

    • @jesuisfanueal
      @jesuisfanueal Před 2 lety +2

      Love to Armenia as well 🇦🇲🇪🇹

    • @lizardlizrn9185
      @lizardlizrn9185 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m Armenian too 💚💚💚

    • @luckystarpiano
      @luckystarpiano Před 2 lety +1

      ❤️❤️🇦🇲🇦🇲

  • @brokestudio_
    @brokestudio_ Před 3 lety +960

    Mama's Joe's accent is the most real gangster accent I've ever heard

    • @wtfsamusidk7574
      @wtfsamusidk7574 Před 3 lety +1

      Hellstar Remina

    • @conversationswithadrianne
      @conversationswithadrianne Před 3 lety +2

      Literally 😂

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 Před 3 lety +18

      She has the thickest east coast accent I’ve heard😂😂

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Před 2 lety +40

      @@tahamohammad1741 Tf are you talking about? She’s from Greece. Her accent is foreign. Jfc

    • @moose43h
      @moose43h Před 2 lety +30

      @@cwg73160 yep. I am Greek and I recognized her Greek accent straight away

  • @richardschindler8822
    @richardschindler8822 Před 4 lety +2618

    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 .

    • @annagarcia1527
      @annagarcia1527 Před 4 lety +12

      What do you recommend?

    • @rezaadara7866
      @rezaadara7866 Před 4 lety +13

      Please relay my regards, she seems lovely

    • @xedn
      @xedn Před 4 lety +8

      I’m trying see her before she dies

    • @ahmadreiza2827
      @ahmadreiza2827 Před 4 lety +58

      @@xedn or before you di..

    • @a.s945
      @a.s945 Před 4 lety +10

      @@ahmadreiza2827 e

  • @AxelZB1992
    @AxelZB1992 Před 4 lety +2204

    1. don't stress
    2. never fear
    3. do what you like
    okay i will

    • @RTX3060GAMING
      @RTX3060GAMING Před 4 lety +7

      When i see this comment . Mama jo read this for mee .... LOL

    • @dkr7517
      @dkr7517 Před 4 lety

      @@RTX3060GAMING jajaajaa same

    • @Gunnersman1510
      @Gunnersman1510 Před 4 lety +7

      And if you have a big problem, leave it for tomorrow babe, tomorrow maybe that problem not going to be there

    • @kickbuttoski666
      @kickbuttoski666 Před 4 lety

      @@Gunnersman1510 FUCK NO

    • @youtubepolice2552
      @youtubepolice2552 Před 4 lety

      *Proceeds to game for the next year not working nor going outside*

  • @meyerspitz7737
    @meyerspitz7737 Před 3 lety +174

    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!

  • @n5r15
    @n5r15 Před 3 lety +278

    "If you got a big problem you leave it for tomorrow, baby." Mama Jo is my spirit animal for sure.

    • @marcopazini6849
      @marcopazini6849 Před 3 lety +6

      Dont listen to her you problem gone be much worster if you leav it for tomorow!

    • @nenaj1
      @nenaj1 Před 2 lety +1

      She’s not an animal Wtf 😳

    • @anantawijaya4336
      @anantawijaya4336 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marcopazini6849 good luck with your stress and depression

  • @kurtusky13
    @kurtusky13 Před 4 lety +363

    To have distinct wrinkles from smiling so much in life is a beautiful way to age

    • @mauz791
      @mauz791 Před 4 lety +1

      Holy shit good eyes there

  • @dianafox3513
    @dianafox3513 Před 4 lety +758

    Imagine having breakfast from this amazing lady and you get affected by her positive energy in the morning

    • @nichorebi
      @nichorebi Před 4 lety +1

      Absolutely agree with that.

    • @dianafox3513
      @dianafox3513 Před 4 lety

      King Ziggy a good idea but i would love to have the food 🙁

    • @Yonick1999z
      @Yonick1999z Před 4 lety +4

      Just to turn around and have your day ruined by another New Yorker

    • @thedarkerknight2188
      @thedarkerknight2188 Před 4 lety

      And herpes

  • @ReMiXzSz
    @ReMiXzSz Před 3 lety +543

    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.

    • @yanniskovalidis1600
      @yanniskovalidis1600 Před 3 lety +36

      Babushkas are from Russia but we love them too, you mean greek yiayia

    • @666myname666
      @666myname666 Před 2 lety +5

      Babushka NAi. Greeks and Macedonians brothers ,..... that quarrel some times lol... but watch out for Turks lol

    • @ReMiXzSz
      @ReMiXzSz Před 2 lety +9

      @@yanniskovalidis1600 yep I just prefer babushka to giagia

    • @xavier6037
      @xavier6037 Před 2 lety

      Mi Milas Panos

    • @yellowsim3095
      @yellowsim3095 Před rokem

      we Greeks should protect Mama Jo at all costs!!!

  • @davidshort8344
    @davidshort8344 Před 2 lety +14

    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! 💗

  • @brett8460
    @brett8460 Před 4 lety +2307

    "If I die the truck dies with me."
    Oh my god no 😭

    • @haruhidude
      @haruhidude Před 4 lety +85

      Heroes come and go, but legends never die.

    • @playrewindff
      @playrewindff Před 4 lety +18

      She must live forever. Protect her at all costs

    • @Sheogoratful
      @Sheogoratful Před 4 lety

      Like the Going Merry

    • @hollownite6859
      @hollownite6859 Před 4 lety +10

      @Brian you could always learn to stfu you know

    • @stephaniern33
      @stephaniern33 Před 4 lety +3

      Meaning her kids won't take over because they're in college for other careers. Its not a horrible statement :)

  • @frankiel3767
    @frankiel3767 Před 4 lety +583

    I love her accent, Greek and old school New York

  • @MrsRBlack-si8kx
    @MrsRBlack-si8kx Před 3 lety +11

    This is what our country needs more of, Such an Sweet woman 🤗🥰& an Beautiful Soul🙏Blessing&Love to Mama Jo.

  • @Actingskint
    @Actingskint Před rokem +35

    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 .

  • @sebastiencharette6637
    @sebastiencharette6637 Před 4 lety +1267

    This woman is a tank. Going through life like no one's business.

    • @jackischilling9435
      @jackischilling9435 Před 3 lety +1

      She human not a tank lol

    • @AbsoluteWarlord1
      @AbsoluteWarlord1 Před 3 lety +26

      @@jackischilling9435 ur lucky I'm not a redditor just prepared to get wooshed. Basically u didnt get the joke

    • @jackischilling9435
      @jackischilling9435 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AbsoluteWarlord1 I got the joke playboy I was being bricken back being a bool lol

    • @christianpaul5224
      @christianpaul5224 Před 3 lety

      IT's because she like what she doing.

    • @reginagalgay8063
      @reginagalgay8063 Před 2 lety

      A true example of hard work pays off

  • @rez9386
    @rez9386 Před 4 lety +6535

    Isn't it crazy how she is probably a LOT more happier in life than her customers who works at buildings/offices???

    • @jeanniem2563
      @jeanniem2563 Před 4 lety +140

      her joy's evident! ☺️😍

    • @ManUntdForever
      @ManUntdForever Před 4 lety +44

      Well said.

    • @InspireApon
      @InspireApon Před 4 lety +190

      Hey! There are some office workers that enjoy going to work, everyones different

    • @rez9386
      @rez9386 Před 4 lety +161

      @@InspireApon of course there are.. But a lot of people don't really like their 9-5 jobs now a days.

    • @saulbravo3485
      @saulbravo3485 Před 4 lety +111

      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.

  • @blueeyes74mes
    @blueeyes74mes Před 2 lety +18

    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!!!!

  • @FBI001
    @FBI001 Před 3 lety +131

    "I'm gonna buy some burgers from Joe"
    "Joe who?"
    *"Joe Mama"*

  • @sasukecoochieha
    @sasukecoochieha Před 4 lety +584

    "You have to like what you do. If you don't like it, don't do it."
    Words to live by.

    • @LfunkeyA
      @LfunkeyA Před 4 lety +12

      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.

    • @jeffsartadventure3634
      @jeffsartadventure3634 Před 4 lety +3

      Capitalism: Hold my beer..

    • @azra5648
      @azra5648 Před 4 lety +5

      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.

    • @rinreborn7364
      @rinreborn7364 Před 4 lety

      criminallyvulgar well not me, not all things go your way

    • @aravinthsrisivasritharan4098
      @aravinthsrisivasritharan4098 Před 4 lety

      @@LfunkeyA imma like cleaning up shit for a crap wage then

  • @abhijeetpatil7653
    @abhijeetpatil7653 Před 4 lety +980

    Her face has glow of self respect and confidence she earned in life.

  • @philaman1972
    @philaman1972 Před 2 lety +41

    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.

  • @CarolinasSweetTea
    @CarolinasSweetTea Před rokem +15

    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!!! ❤️

  • @kimarciniega7163
    @kimarciniega7163 Před 4 lety +1543

    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

    • @RBeeMedia
      @RBeeMedia Před 4 lety +48

      Instructions unclear, I’ve been pushing my problems to tomorrow for 15 years

    • @Nytingalle
      @Nytingalle Před 4 lety +13

      Tee Bo who hurt you?

    • @louieyan5255
      @louieyan5255 Před 4 lety +1

      Sarah Quinliven lmao fr

    • @LA12312
      @LA12312 Před 4 lety +1

      Tomorrow is not promised today so just leave it for tomorrow. Oh mama.

    • @xMACxBRII
      @xMACxBRII Před 4 lety +2

      Definitely depends on the problem

  • @toozombie6275
    @toozombie6275 Před 3 lety +2538

    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.

  • @jesushelpme7258
    @jesushelpme7258 Před 3 lety +21

    Mama Jo is a soldier, her work ethic is crazy. Very inspiring ❤️

  • @OswaldMosley-rr5fg
    @OswaldMosley-rr5fg Před 3 lety +9

    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.

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints Před 4 lety +1629

    This series is awesome - you do a great job highlighting the amazing vendors in this city!

    • @M4TTYN
      @M4TTYN Před 4 lety +1

      we got tons of them (new yorker also btw) don't own a cart tho but ate a many to respect off the rip

    • @FoodandFootprints
      @FoodandFootprints Před 4 lety +2

      M4TT YN New Yorkers here too - we love highlighting great vendors on our channel

    • @Rick_Smooth
      @Rick_Smooth Před 4 lety +5

      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...

    • @honestabe5153
      @honestabe5153 Před 4 lety +4

      Exactly I love this channel

    • @lawreecefluellen1020
      @lawreecefluellen1020 Před 4 lety +2

      I LOVE this series!

  • @ionceateapinecone
    @ionceateapinecone Před 4 lety +1775

    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.

    • @cv2594
      @cv2594 Před 4 lety +14

      Lmao u shud see who owns all the dispensaries in cali

    • @vishwapatel3359
      @vishwapatel3359 Před 3 lety +5

      Factss

    • @xanthippus3190
      @xanthippus3190 Před 3 lety +14

      *legal immigrants

    • @ionceateapinecone
      @ionceateapinecone Před 3 lety +108

      @@xanthippus3190 **all immigrants.
      However they arrive, they came to make a better lives for themselves.

    • @coderr_
      @coderr_ Před 3 lety +6

      See people wish they can love here for there freedom and americans hate there country

  • @saibliss7976
    @saibliss7976 Před 3 lety +16

    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 ❤️

  • @lawrencekin02
    @lawrencekin02 Před 2 lety +20

    Mama Jo is really inspiring... Kudos to her for doing what she loves.

  • @SuperGianniTube
    @SuperGianniTube Před 4 lety +881

    Lovely lady, you can tell she puts love in the food she makes.

  • @Rebecca023
    @Rebecca023 Před 4 lety +876

    That place is about to be so busy after this video, she deserves every bit of it.

    • @y4nnickschmitt
      @y4nnickschmitt Před 4 lety +51

      I think its already busy.

    • @yafoogi3246
      @yafoogi3246 Před 4 lety +33

      Jerry Bulger what?

    • @Rebecca023
      @Rebecca023 Před 4 lety +17

      Jerry Bulger random af but agreed.

    • @yomamasaccount
      @yomamasaccount Před 4 lety +24

      @@jerrybulger5267 ?? What does trump have to do with her and the food cart?

    • @jerrybulger5267
      @jerrybulger5267 Před 4 lety +9

      @@yomamasaccount --- I'm just pointing out that she unites America --- and Commie Trump divides us like the traitor he is

  • @peacefworld
    @peacefworld Před rokem +7

    Mama Joe is so chill and positive. We need more people like her in our life.

  • @lovesallanimals9948
    @lovesallanimals9948 Před rokem +10

    The world needs more people like Mama Jo!!!

  • @stuckinthepastproductions4329
    @stuckinthepastproductions4329 Před 4 lety +2721

    "If you got a big problem, leave it for tomorrow, babe."
    Found some lyrics.

    • @malct6545
      @malct6545 Před 4 lety +22

      Because procrastination solves everything. 😒

    • @alext1452
      @alext1452 Před 4 lety +10

      Yes leave it tomorrow, and face it in the next day.🤦‍♂️

    • @stuckinthepastproductions4329
      @stuckinthepastproductions4329 Před 4 lety +16

      @@malct6545 Hey, these Bob Dylans aren't going to write themselves!

    • @exelchannel8806
      @exelchannel8806 Před 4 lety +5

      Vodka helps.

    • @captainmoso504
      @captainmoso504 Před 4 lety +6

      She is greek.Greece has a debt problem.Its because they handle everything like that

  • @leisuretimeuploads
    @leisuretimeuploads Před 4 lety +1107

    As a Greek living at her hometown Florina, I am really proud of her, god bless her!

    • @venividivici4253
      @venividivici4253 Před 4 lety +8

      Konstantinos Arvanitakis This is Sparta.

    • @valentine34
      @valentine34 Před 4 lety

      are we cousins arvanitakis here to were are you from?

    • @denboy3394
      @denboy3394 Před 4 lety +2

      🇹🇷

    • @zoey8430
      @zoey8430 Před 4 lety +1

      Florina 🙌🏻

    • @punchisclap
      @punchisclap Před 4 lety +6

      @@denboy3394 nobody cares about erdogan country

  • @a.goldenone
    @a.goldenone Před 2 lety +6

    This woman is awesome. She is clearly motivated by feeding them food and LOVE 💖

  • @dadaTunes
    @dadaTunes Před 3 lety +29

    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. 🥴

    • @666myname666
      @666myname666 Před 2 lety

      yes and 12:00 every 3rd Wednesday is the time you collect your welfare cheque hey ?

  • @Karnage215
    @Karnage215 Před 4 lety +859

    She oozes positive energy. Made this grumpy stoner smile quite a bit. thanks.

    • @ThatGuy-hc2ei
      @ThatGuy-hc2ei Před 4 lety +29

      Maybe she can inspire you to be something other than a loser pothead?

    • @Karnage215
      @Karnage215 Před 4 lety +6

      @@ThatGuy-hc2ei probably

    • @ThatGuy-hc2ei
      @ThatGuy-hc2ei Před 4 lety +6

      @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.

    • @ThatGuy-hc2ei
      @ThatGuy-hc2ei Před 4 lety

      @@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.

    • @Karnage215
      @Karnage215 Před 4 lety +48

      @@ThatGuy-hc2ei im 20 relax lmao

  • @niceguy123ish
    @niceguy123ish Před 4 lety +846

    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.

    • @RBeeMedia
      @RBeeMedia Před 4 lety +1

      Same, I gotta go make myself a similar breakfast even though it’s not gonna be as good lol

    • @rmknicks
      @rmknicks Před 4 lety +8

      Here you get to be friends with your breakfast person and your bartender.

    • @user-xi2if4tq2g
      @user-xi2if4tq2g Před 4 lety +21

      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.

    • @justingarcia7722
      @justingarcia7722 Před 4 lety +8

      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

    • @ceecee7879
      @ceecee7879 Před 4 lety +1

      DingBoinka Jenga Food brings the NYC together 🙌🏼

  • @FrankLoon
    @FrankLoon Před 3 lety +5

    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!*

  • @bobgenghiskhan2499
    @bobgenghiskhan2499 Před rokem +6

    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

  • @edwardchan5501
    @edwardchan5501 Před 4 lety +761

    Hurt mama jo and the whole newyork will come after you.

    • @kevingoins9858
      @kevingoins9858 Před 4 lety +13

      Damn straight.

    • @kevingoins9858
      @kevingoins9858 Před 4 lety +26

      @@skanwar7124 She was robbed on the street while working.

    • @Michaeldangis2
      @Michaeldangis2 Před 4 lety +25

      @@kevingoins9858 Can't believe someone would do that to mama jo

    • @kevingoins9858
      @kevingoins9858 Před 4 lety +26

      @@Michaeldangis2 I know. There's a special place in hell for creeps who do that.

    • @zekemejia6453
      @zekemejia6453 Před 4 lety +3

      Edward Chandra I laugh and I also take this seriously. Mixed emotions rn But ok

  • @eddieaguirre605
    @eddieaguirre605 Před 4 lety +474

    Why would you go to Starbucks when you can go see Mamma Jo ?

    • @jecko89
      @jecko89 Před 4 lety

      Eddie Aguirre wifi, and restrooms

    • @-EchoesIntoEternity-
      @-EchoesIntoEternity- Před 4 lety +4

      @@jecko89 and the meth

    • @jecko89
      @jecko89 Před 4 lety +3

      sneakapikachu and so called “offensive” christmas cups and pumpkin spice latte

    • @iMoreAsianR
      @iMoreAsianR Před 4 lety +23

      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.

    • @sidhanthaneogi8615
      @sidhanthaneogi8615 Před 4 lety

      Ninjuke holy shit lmao

  • @benjaminmelchor4480
    @benjaminmelchor4480 Před rokem +2

    The words she said,at the the end hit 🎯
    Thank you mama Jo 💗

  • @randall5350
    @randall5350 Před 3 lety

    These NYC street vendors are such humbling and encouraging people. Really enjoy these videos

  • @elonnabettini
    @elonnabettini Před 4 lety +514

    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 🖤

    • @seemarawal5717
      @seemarawal5717 Před 4 lety +8

      Lovely comment and so true for every cosmopolitan city in the entire world.

    • @SurprisinglyDeep
      @SurprisinglyDeep Před 4 lety +2

      @@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.

    • @seemarawal5717
      @seemarawal5717 Před 4 lety +1

      Of course there ll be exceptions ,i said something in general terms not on every cosmopolitan city.

    • @SurprisinglyDeep
      @SurprisinglyDeep Před 4 lety

      @@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."

    • @seemarawal5717
      @seemarawal5717 Před 4 lety

      @@SurprisinglyDeep You want me to apologize for my comment ,would it make you happy?

  • @Nathan-hi9uu
    @Nathan-hi9uu Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @amittttttt1
    @amittttttt1 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @artg6325
    @artg6325 Před 4 lety +155

    These food cart owners are genuinely the most happiest humans I've ever seen.

    • @leorickt.9604
      @leorickt.9604 Před 4 lety +10

      The simple pleasure of owning your own business and working hard

    • @angelaguilar8413
      @angelaguilar8413 Před 3 lety +5

      Plenty of human interaction n having a strong sense of community will do that :)

  • @sylvestervats
    @sylvestervats Před 4 lety +140

    She's the cutest, sweetest most energetic grandma I've ever seen. And yes so beautiful. She's just so adorable.

  • @angelnicole513
    @angelnicole513 Před rokem +6

    Absolutely love her energy, spirit and outlook on life :)

  • @jonathandavimes8981
    @jonathandavimes8981 Před 2 lety +3

    Genuine stories about Genuine people. Mama Jo is an absolute treasure in New York.

  • @sairathealchemist
    @sairathealchemist Před 3 lety +679

    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.

    • @zzzarkka
      @zzzarkka Před 2 lety +7

      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.

    • @bimapamungkas9109
      @bimapamungkas9109 Před 2 lety +31

      @@zzzarkka I dont think customer service is for you.

    • @GabeDoesStuff5432123
      @GabeDoesStuff5432123 Před rokem

      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.

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB Před rokem

      Lies again? Marine Soldier Great Food

    • @cesnav7593
      @cesnav7593 Před rokem

      I appreciate people like her, but 4 hours of sleep daily, is so unhealthy.

  • @wauliepalnuts6134
    @wauliepalnuts6134 Před 4 lety +755

    *_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._*

  • @ninjaundermyskin
    @ninjaundermyskin Před rokem +2

    Love this story. I have probably watched this 15-20 times, and I always come back

  • @treeightoh3003
    @treeightoh3003 Před 3 lety

    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! 🙏

  • @yengov4124
    @yengov4124 Před 4 lety +104

    Her personality is infectious! I really love seeing stories like these.

  • @vxsa5546
    @vxsa5546 Před 4 lety +1140

    I've never met this women but I feel emotionally attached to her.

    • @allisonmorrissey2078
      @allisonmorrissey2078 Před 3 lety +7

      Aww ❤

    • @666myname666
      @666myname666 Před 2 lety +18

      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.

    • @werovivero9219
      @werovivero9219 Před 2 lety +20

      @@666myname666 what you mean?

    • @musiczkl98
      @musiczkl98 Před 2 lety +1

      @@werovivero9219 they dont like black people lol

    • @djh2252
      @djh2252 Před 2 lety +12

      @@666myname666 racially motvated

  • @rizkierwin6488
    @rizkierwin6488 Před 2 lety +1

    Her energy....wow...
    Just watching this video make me happy.
    I wish you good health mama

  • @rufiorufioo
    @rufiorufioo Před 3 lety +5

    She's a awesome person. Need more people like her in the world.

  • @danidan131455
    @danidan131455 Před 4 lety +236

    Mama Jo needs to be protected at all costs.

    • @padraig5335
      @padraig5335 Před 4 lety +7

      Right along with the dude from mo's

    • @pedroportillo1585
      @pedroportillo1585 Před 3 lety +1

      YES!!!!! She is one of the last of the purest of souls!!!!

  • @anythingsgood236
    @anythingsgood236 Před 4 lety +639

    Whenever I go to NY, this will be a stop for sure.

    • @patricemarie2960
      @patricemarie2960 Před 4 lety +3

      Most definitely! .... Amazing .... she stayed
      in the same location all these years! ..... Hope
      everyone tips well ....... this nice hardworking lady! ......

    • @OgSleep
      @OgSleep Před 4 lety +15

      That and the 2 dollar burger guy for sure

    • @AnnarieNicole
      @AnnarieNicole Před 4 lety +1

      Absolutely ❤️

    • @troytaylor5746
      @troytaylor5746 Před 4 lety +1

      Agreed

  • @timothyogden9761
    @timothyogden9761 Před 2 lety +3

    This woman is nothing but inspiration! Thank you Mama Jo.

  • @TheDamnation12
    @TheDamnation12 Před 2 lety +4

    I have so much respect for her i cant even describe how much

  • @jatt610
    @jatt610 Před 4 lety +174

    When she said “ If I die the truck dies with me” - Suddenly I realised She’s a LEGEND 💯❤️🙏 BLESS HER

  • @numbaoneg101
    @numbaoneg101 Před 4 lety +316

    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 🙂

    • @DAILYDOSE420
      @DAILYDOSE420 Před 4 lety +20

      I got hot water i can fix em 😁🤣😂😂

    • @johnnywrench9669
      @johnnywrench9669 Před 4 lety +23

      Only a real scumbag would even try to do such a cruel thing.

    • @a1thebarber192
      @a1thebarber192 Před 4 lety +14

      I thought the same thing. You have to be a real piece of shit.

  • @reginagalgay8063
    @reginagalgay8063 Před 2 lety +4

    I love you mama Joe!! You are an absolute inspiration to the younger generations you are a true example of hard work pays off!!!

  • @tonyclifton265
    @tonyclifton265 Před 3 lety +14

    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

  • @philipl.7188
    @philipl.7188 Před 4 lety +176

    "You want a frapedaki?" Hahahha that's like the most greek thing you'll hear in america boys.

  • @doopdedoop13
    @doopdedoop13 Před 4 lety +424

    "If you have a problem leave it to tommorow babe. Tommorow that problem might not even be there"

    • @justmyselfj
      @justmyselfj Před 4 lety +16

      That's a really bad advice

    • @doopdedoop13
      @doopdedoop13 Před 4 lety +9

      @@justmyselfjI respect that not everything is for everyone, find something that fits your lifestyle :) this just fit mine

    • @ligiarodriguez9780
      @ligiarodriguez9780 Před 4 lety +13

      @@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

    • @ktolwal
      @ktolwal Před 4 lety

      But does Tomorrow know that?

    • @blakeandcamp
      @blakeandcamp Před 4 lety +3

      @@justmyselfj Shut the hell up

  • @tilly8221
    @tilly8221 Před 3 lety +3

    She looks just what a happy person looks like haha it's beautiful to see

  • @abatude5879
    @abatude5879 Před 3 lety +4

    What a gracious woman she reminds me of my great-grandmother that came from Italy always worked hard

  • @kla2552
    @kla2552 Před 4 lety +348

    when the chef is happy the food will be great

  • @kiDkiDkiD12
    @kiDkiDkiD12 Před 4 lety +320

    Best food series on CZcams! Street food icons is just the best.

  • @kostasnls4566
    @kostasnls4566 Před 3 lety +1

    I love mama joe, I think everyone should take notes from her persistence and kindness

  • @blackinthecore
    @blackinthecore Před 2 měsíci

    I started going to Mama Jo's breakfast cart on a daily basis after watching this video. Her food is soul-nourishing. My favorite is the olive bread, which is so savory. I also love the veggie omelet and home fries. Her Greek tiropitata and spanakopita are also delightful. I love Greek food, and I love Mama Jo.

  • @luisangeles4453
    @luisangeles4453 Před 4 lety +25

    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.

  • @butubahu-9263
    @butubahu-9263 Před 4 lety +2203

    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:

    • @southernindigo1973
      @southernindigo1973 Před 4 lety +22

      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.

    • @BORDEMER78
      @BORDEMER78 Před 4 lety +2

      sameeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @danhartwigPerch
      @danhartwigPerch Před 4 lety +3

      1:40 here in San Diego

    • @kim_nguyen_
      @kim_nguyen_ Před 4 lety +2

      @@southernindigo1973 oh man, I read this exactly at 2am here.

    • @tasha3322
      @tasha3322 Před 4 lety

      Exactly

  • @senokuncoro7974
    @senokuncoro7974 Před 3 lety +7

    She always takes care of her customers, she's very happy of what she's doing and that affects the social community around her

  • @divastylemebane
    @divastylemebane Před 4 měsíci

    Her energy and spirit is absolutely everything ❤

  • @aubry980
    @aubry980 Před 4 lety +407

    “Ay yo ma lemme get a baconeggncheese”

  • @abrahamkim1078
    @abrahamkim1078 Před 3 lety +107

    This lady gets it. She knows how to run a personable business. Those little things, her personality, makes her business special.

  • @ThatJakeGuy99
    @ThatJakeGuy99 Před 3 lety +2

    Immeasurable respect for Momma Jo. Long may she run. ❤❤❤👏

  • @Nicole-bj4dv
    @Nicole-bj4dv Před 2 měsíci +1

    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

  • @mrgeringer
    @mrgeringer Před 4 lety +71

    “If you want to do things, you can do it in this country”
    So true! From a true American immigrant!

    • @gj3514
      @gj3514 Před 4 lety +9

      American immigrants made the country what it is today. Without them the country wouldn't be as great as it is.

    • @mck1513
      @mck1513 Před 4 lety +5

      *european migrants

    • @anaa.1630
      @anaa.1630 Před 4 lety +2

      McK15 no just immigrants in general

    • @shubhankardasgupta4777
      @shubhankardasgupta4777 Před 4 lety +1

      *south and south-east migrants

    • @mck1513
      @mck1513 Před 4 lety

      So stupid and delusional you’re a migrant yourself

  • @TheGAMBOL13
    @TheGAMBOL13 Před 4 lety +246

    “And if you have a big problem, leave it for tomorrow, babe. Tomorrow, maybe it’s not going to be there. “ ❤️

    • @mrbiz7774
      @mrbiz7774 Před 4 lety +2

      lol terrible advice...procrastination shouldn't be applauded.

    • @Snitchich
      @Snitchich Před 4 lety +6

      Mr Biz I dont think she means procrastination. I think she meant to not worry about problems that might just be in your head. Sometimes we make problems in our head, thats really not there.

    • @jerrybulger5267
      @jerrybulger5267 Před 4 lety +1

      Mama Jo needs to sell merch with that phrase on it

    • @ralphmoreno8501
      @ralphmoreno8501 Před 4 lety

      YES. and whatever you do, do NOT see a doctor about it!

    • @nutmalone5527
      @nutmalone5527 Před 4 lety +1

      What a shit quote

  • @blackinthecore
    @blackinthecore Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, isn't it amazing how hidden gems like Mama Jo's can be right under our noses in NYC? I had the same experience after stumbling upon her cart, and now I'm hooked too! Her warmth and hospitality truly make every visit special. I recently posted a food vlog on my channel that pairs perfectly with the Vice Munchies video about her. If you get a chance, check it out! It's great to see Mama Jo getting the recognition she deserves. Here's to supporting local treasures like hers! 🌟

  • @richardwallace290
    @richardwallace290 Před 3 lety +3

    Thats what its all about if you can make someone smile it makes their day the love joy and happiness she has is brilliant 👏

  • @iistyleszii
    @iistyleszii Před 4 lety +79

    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.