Mama Said Hand Pies Cafe - Ulysses — Restaurant in Town of Ulysses

I'm in love with this place :) I didn't know I needed a hand pie, until I tried a Mama Said hand pie!

The restaurant sells high quality, hand-crafted hand pies, always offering old favorites while introducing new flavors. If you have dietary restrictions, you will be more than satisfied too; this place goes above and beyond in incorporating vegetarian, gluten-free, and other options.

The ambiance is cosy and tranquil, almost like I'm visiting an old friend's house. There is usually plenty of seating, and the games/activities on hand is a thoughtful added touch.

This place is so unique–and tasty!–that I now have made it my go-to restaurant for taking my out-of-town visitors. Will keep coming back...

Oh em gee, great pies! We were passing by and needed to pull over to not text and drive. After looking up from the phone we realized the gem we happened upon. Extremely kind, welcoming, friendly staff. Pie crust was heavenly, almost as good as my grandma's! Fillings we chose were top notch... egg, sausage, cheese & gravy, "could have eaten 4" from the boyfriend. My mushroom was awesome and the potato cheddar was like a flakey hug from peirogi. House made chai was cardamom heavy, which was definitely a huge bonus. Wished we knew about this place BEFORE the boyfriend's son graduated from...

I once came here in 2023 after driving from Akron, Ohio to Trumansburg to visit my good friend and he introduced me to this little gem of a place, nestled where no one would expect it in the heart of rural Tompkins County. The pastries were fantastic and the staff were amazing! Everything tasted wonderful, as if your grandmother would make it and the smell as you walk in is heavenly. If and when I come back to Trumansburg, I would love to make another visit again! This place was worth the 240 mile drive in a 20-year old Kia plus a short stint in a two-stroke communist car...