Mawa's Kitchen - Aspen, Colorado

Asha S.

Mawa's Kitchen is a delightful brunch spot that excels in both flavor and variety. We tried the Denver omelette and French toast, both of which were exceptional. The omelette was hearty, packed with fresh ingredients, and the French toast was perfectly fluffy and decadent.

I also appreciated the vegan options, particularly the tofu scramble, which was a satisfying alternative that didn’t skimp on taste. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax over a leisurely meal.

While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the portion sizes are generous, ensuring you leave feeling full and satisfied. Overall, Mawa's Kitchen is a must-visit for brunch lovers looking for quality dishes and inclusive options.

Dustin H.

We have been in Aspen for 5 days and our food journey has been pure perfection so far and every place we ate was a 10/10. We were saving Mawa’s for the end since it is a Michelin star restaurant. We opted for the brunch and only ordered from the recommended specials and the waitress agreed the specials were “really so good”. Our lattes were perfect so we were off to a good start but then the food arrived. When I tell you it was not good, it was not good… Waffle House food is better. I don’t know if we just caught them on a bad day or something but we also thought maybe only the dinner is Michelin star level.. I don’t know. We were pretty baffled. My wife only ate a few bites of hers and just gave it back to the server. We were so bummed and confused as to why this place is getting such rave reviews. The atmosphere was weird.. it was like a regular “anywhere” in the world sub par decor and the food was cold, not flavorful, and just disappointing. Like I said, maybe only dinner is the legit experience idk.

kwame M.

Great place to eat especially if you have been traveling for hours and have flown into town and just landed. You literally grab your bags walk across the street, have a seat in a nice cozy setting, and Chow down on a great meal. That's how close it is from the airport. Well worth the small walking distance for a great Aspen meal 😋.

Max A.

I would never expect food and service of this quality in a location like this, but the juxtaposition just adds to the kitchen's allure. Everything we ordered was delicious, prepared with forethought, and executed exceptionally well. It was pretty cool to see Chef Mawa hanging out at the bar and making rounds in the restaurant, too. This place has a loving vibe that makes you feel good, and it's not something I've ever quite experienced the same way before. From the oldies cycling through the speakers in the background to the uniqueness of the menu, African fusion cuisine has arrived in.... Aspen, Colorado? of all places and with heart warming effect. We started with the Bread Board and Berbere Grilled Shrimp, both of which served as a reminder that simple food done right and painted with the flavors of cultural connection are interesting, fun, and can taste great. I had the Chicken Maffe and left no crumb behind. My wife and Mom each ordered the Chicken Yassa and enjoyed their dishes as well. Oh, and the desserts were great. Our only regret is not coming in with bigger appetites to enjoy a fourth round! The service was amazing, too! Not to mention, it's relatively affordable for a Michelin level eatery. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Shan L.

The views were amazing. The ambience of the restaurant was quiet and settled. The food was ok. We ordered chicken and waffles, which had a weird after taste. The breading on the chicken was soft and mushy . Causing our waffle to be overly soaked in sauce and breading. Biscuits and gravy was a well balanced of sweet from the biscuit and salty from the gravy. The flavors weren’t packed and gave a mild lift to the taste buds. We enjoyed Aspen along the ride.

Mia K.

This is the second time I’ve been to Mawa’s for brunch and I had high hopes for it being better this time around because there are very few breakfast/ brunch spots on the outskirts of Aspen town. My $25 ahi bahn mi was tasteful, but the fruit it came with was moldy & not fresh making it all worth $15 at best with zero recovery service. The coffee was sour, the restaurant smelled weird & the staff is disconnected. $9.85 for a non refill glass of juice is crazy. There’s so much potential for concept and location, but keeps missing the mark for brunch at least.

Dulce R.

We came to Mawa’s since we saw how many great reviews it had and it truly did not disappoint.
The service was impeccable. Every employee was so attentive to our needs, our server knew the menu so well and listened to my food sensitivities and recommended stuff on the menu for me.
The place is beautifully decorated, the location is a bit further out but it was perfect to be away from all the rush in downtown Aspen.

Eddie A. B.

Mawa’s Kitchen had some strong reviews but for brunch, it misses the mark. The omelet was unfortunately similar to what you get on an airplane, salmon in the bagel tasted strange. The banana bread is the only item on the menu that is above-average, along with the pineapple and ginger drink. It might be a better option for dinner, but certainly not for breakfast or lunch.