News, Recipes & Stories
Updates from Mumu's — what's new, what's coming, and a peek behind the counter.
Breakfast Near Me in Troy, NY: What's Open and What to Order
Looking for breakfast in Troy, NY? Mumu's Cafe at 2207 15th St is open every day from 7am to 3pm. Here's what to order and how to skip the wait.
Read MoreGift Cards at Mumu's Cafe: How They Work
Buy a Mumu's eGift card online, then use it at checkout, with or without an account. Here's how buying, balances, and redeeming work.
Breakfast Croissants & Sandwiches at Mumu's
Looking for a croissant or sandwich for breakfast in Troy, NY? Here's everything on Mumu's croissant and ciabatta sandwich menu — from egg-and-cheese classics to a chocolate-stuffed option — and exactly what's in each.
Vegetarian Breakfast & Lunch Options at Mumu's
Looking for a vegetarian breakfast or lunch in Troy, NY? Here are five meatless picks on Mumu's menu — stuffed wraps, pesto panini, and a loaded bagel — and exactly what's in each.
Mediterranean Breakfast in Troy, NY: What's On Our Plate
Looking for a Mediterranean breakfast in Troy, NY? Here's what's on ours, and how it connects to the wider Mediterranean breakfast tradition.
Corporate & Event Catering in Troy, NY: A Practical Guide
What we cater, how far in advance to book, and where our catering delivery reaches — the short version before you fill out a request.
The Best Breakfast in Troy, NY (According to Regulars)
Three dishes regulars order most — the Turkish Breakfast Plate, Nutella-stuffed French toast, and Brussels waffles — and why each is worth trying.
What Is a Turkish Breakfast? A Guide to Kahvaltı
Kahvaltı literally means "before coffee" — and it's one of the most generous, unhurried breakfast traditions in the world.
The History of the American Breakfast
Bacon and eggs weren't always the default — a surprising amount of the American breakfast plate was shaped by 20th-century marketing.
Behind Our Turkish Breakfast Plate
Simit, fresh cheeses, olives, house-made spreads, and real Turkish pastries — our most requested plate, explained.
The Story Behind Our Nutella-Stuffed French Toast
Our most-photographed dish started as a house batter experiment — and never left the menu.
Brussels Waffles 101: Why We Make Ours From Scratch
Crispy outside, soft inside — the small technical reasons a Brussels waffle is built differently than a standard American one.
A Guide to Mumu's Pastry Case
Flaky croissants, house-made cheesecakes, and real Turkish sweets — everything in the case, baked fresh, not shipped in.
Simit, Börek, and Şekerpare: A Turkish Pastry Primer
Three staples of Turkish baking, and what actually makes each one different from its closest American cousin.
Turkish Tea vs. Turkish Coffee: Know the Difference
One is the everyday drink of a Turkish breakfast table. The other is a ceremony. Here's how to tell them apart.
Why We Chose Troy, NY
A small café with big menu ambitions, in a city built for walking in and staying a while.
A Walk Around Downtown Troy
Grab breakfast, then take the historic district on foot — Troy's downtown is built for exactly that.
Meet Uncle Sam: Troy's Most Famous Export
The national symbol of the United States started as a Troy meatpacker stamping barrels "U.S."
Behind the Counter: A Day in the Life at Mumu's
What it actually takes to run a six-seat café with a menu this wide, before the doors even open.
From Family Recipes to Your Table: Mumu's Story
Founded in 2020 on homemade recipes and the idea that a small café could still offer a big menu.
How to Order Ahead for a Stress-Free Morning
Pick pickup or delivery right from the homepage, and skip the wait entirely.
Earn While You Eat: How My Mumu Rewards Works
A free account, credits on every order, and the occasional free coffee voucher — no card to carry, no catch.