I love Mimi's. It's a sweet neighborhood restaurant with a nice variety of levantine foods (ranging from small plates to more substantial entrees). I especially enjoy their al fresco dining, which is lovely in temperate weather. Fortunately, because the outdoor seating is well covered, it's pleasant to sit outside even on a rainy day (as I did this rainy afternoon). Sitting outside on a sunny day with a glass of their house white wine and a small plate of spiced carrots is a great joy. I love the mushroom hummus, the bowls, the small plates. It's all good. Recommended if you just want a nice place to chill out on Cortelyou. read more

So sorry to write this review - but hopefully it will help to change things at Mimi's - our once favorite place to go to and to order from. Mimi's is one of the three top places to have really, really good hummus in NY (I'm Israeli). They also certainly have the no. 1 shakshuka. Hands down. We used to go there and order delivery all the time, until this started to happen (see photo). In the past couple times we ordered the beloved shakshuka, it arrived in a such a state that "disappointing" isn't a strong enough word to describe it. There was barely any tomato sauce, the eggs were over cooked, and there was simply more oil than anything else. It was also cold, the paper plate it was contained in was soggy and crumbling, and the whole thing just looked terrible. Though we've called Mimi's and complained twice, this kept happening. We were refunded - but what we wanted more than those $15 was to have this amazing shakshuka back. So Mimi's - not sure who makes the deliveries - but please have a serious talk with them. So sorry to see this place go down. Thank you in advance! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - We got a delivery of shakshuka that looked like this three times in a row. Not acceptable. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I first experienced Mimi's Hummus many years back before it was a market and adored their hummus plates. Now that it's a mini market, it's even better! My favorite sandwich is the Iraqi Pita--delicious, more than enough for a meal, and a great vegetarian option (if you're into that thing). The market offers in-house to-go hummus, tahini, and all the other Mediterranean mezes you can imagine. The also have cans of beer and wine which are *perfect* to bring to Prospect Park, which is roughly a mile away. You can't go wrong here. read more

The hummus here is excellent but they need more menu items! The menu and selection is mostly dry goods. Which is nice, but I'd love to see more dishes. read more

Came here for lunch and ordered for take out. It came out very quickly which is sometimes alarming but i waited to taste to judge. The food was good. The hummus was well made and the bread that they had was very good. It looked like a pita but it was more like bread. There wasnt much meat in the meal so they seemed like they were skimping but the taste was there. The price was the only negative and it was $15. That is expensive for take out lunch but the flavor was good. Might come try some other items. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Lunch bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had a great experience at Mimi's. The restaurant is pretty small as it seats about a dozen guests. Regardless of size, the food and the service were fantastic. My girlfriend and I started with roasted cauliflower and the labneh spread. I enjoyed the labneh with their pita bread a lot. I thought the contrast between the creamy cheese and the nutty spice created a great pairing. For my main course, I had the shawarma bowl. I'd definitely recommend this dish. They used thinly sliced cucumber rather than cucumber and tomato salad which was interesting twist. The flavor profile of the dish was excellent. For dessert, we had punchim and tahini carrot cake. The punchim had an interesting texture; it felt like it almost evaporated when I ate it. The chocolate and pistachio flavors were were delicate. The tahini carrot cake was good too; I didn't taste much tahini flavor aside from the sesame seeds on the crust of the cake. Otherwise, it was a great dessert and would be a great pairing with coffee or tea. read more

Really great market full of delicious stuff to take home plus their full menu! I especially love the breads, pita, and dips. Love that they expanded the wine selection too. I wish I could convince my husband to order it more often. It's a little pricy but so delicious. The kebab bowl and mushroom hummus are still my favorites. read more

I understand rent in Brooklyn is high but, after this meal so is my cholesterol and sodium levels. Only thing down is my bank account. I would usually pass on leaving a review but this pricing deserves some critiques. The shawarma "bowl" was as pungent as salt water and had very little representation of what shawarma should be. The falafel was decent at best but seemed like something i could take out of my freezer and deep fry. Lastly, the pita, i thought i ordered pita but it was actually a frisbee. read more

I walked in with high hopes. I really wanted to LOVE the food. I ordered the chicken shwarma sandwich, a side of Israeli pickles and hummus. Good choice right? WRONG! One word to describe it... SUBPAR! I'm so disappointed. $22 later I'm wondering why I didn't drive to clinton hill and get Zaytoons! So much better. Pickles had no Mediterranean taste, Schwarma tasted like a bad jamaican curry roti, and the hummus was extremely BLAND! I am really really truly sorry to give it such a bad review but I felt compelled to share my experience. THUMBS DOWN! read more

The ratings for this place where good so I thought why not try it out! The hummus delivered was a lot, enough for a party and a half. It just didn't taste right, there was just something not quite hitting the spot about it. Btw they give you that humongous portion of hummus and only one pita bread! I guess you're meant to lick the rest of the hummus. read more

With the Cortelyou strip blowing up like a Brooklyn strip should, Mimi's is the perfect addition to the variety of eateries offered there. I will always love Mediterranean food so it definitely gets a star just for being my favourite cuisine. A bunch of us came here to try the breakfast menu. Firstly let's talk about the decor and vibe. Mimi's is definitely a tiny spot with very limited seats but if you come at the right hours, you'll be seated right away. The kitchen is right behind the counter with open view so you can see everything that goes on there. For me, that's a good thing. I like watching the chefs work. We were seated right away and water and menus were brought within seconds. Once we ordered we did not have to wait long for our dishes to come. They are extremely vegetarian friendly which is a big plus these days. My absolute favourite dish was the shakshuka. Texture, taste/spice was perfect. The tomato sauce was chunky with lots of garlic and onions added for flavor. Yum. The pancakes are different than the usual pancakes you'd get for brunch. Lots of honey and very very sweet. Not the biggest fan. Coffee was perfectly strong and free refills. They did have these chocolate rumballs that we ordered which were so damn amazing. The perfect end to a great breakfast. The owners and waitstaff were an absolute pleasure to deal with and we will definitely be back for more. read more

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I used to come here a lot before the pandemic. The food was ok, for the most part. They converted to a grocery store during the pandemic-the items were pricey, kind of sloppily displayed, but did a job in a pinch. As the mask mandate kicked in I started to notice that every time I came in, even as the employees were wearing masks, the owners were not, putting the employees and community in danger. Sad to have to cut off support to a local business during these times, but the owners have made it clear they don't care about the community they're part of, and therefore don't deserve support. read more

Green Shakshuka $12 - too much salty feta cheese, it was OK. Shakshuka Meguez $14 - eggs were a tad over-cooked. I was expecting a runny egg but didn't get that. Other than that, everything was perfect. I used pita and cleaned the skillet. Traditional Hummus $8 - large bowl, tasted like any other hummus out in the market. Nothing special and bland. Roasted Cauliflower $7 - first off I'm a fan of cauliflower. But I couldn't make this plate favorable. It's a cold dish with a tart lemon after taste. My fiancé enjoyed it. Location is super tiny. Great for catching up with a friend... And I mean 1 friend. read more

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If you're looking for some simple yet solid Mediterranean food, Mimi's has got you covered. The best move here is to get a bunch of items and just go crazy. The original lemon garlic hummus comes with a mound of warm chickpeas in the middle, delicious. And if you like mushrooms, try the mushroom hummus. Also comes with a mound of warm and moist mushrooms in the middle. Labneh(thick tangy yogurt)-comes with a drizzle of olive oil and Zaatar seasoning, yum. Shakshuka-comes piping hot in a cast iron skillet. Sweet, spicy, and perfect on a cold day. Also comes with side of Israeli salad and pita. Ample of amount of pita is provided!!! (I hate middle eastern joints that give me hummus and not enough pita to eat it with!) Whole wheat pita is available as well. If you've had enough bread, be sure to ask for sliced cucumbers to use as your dipping vehicle. read more

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Simply amazing! The best labne I've ever had. Possibly the best hummus as well. Great service. Cozy table in a window. Open on holidays. read more

Ordered the new falafel platter. Both Grubhub and doordash state that it comes with beets and Israeli salad. Mine came with carrots and no salad - when I called they just told me to ask for a refund on Grubhub and said I was wrong and carrots were default. Didn't apologize or offer to replace. It was terrible customer service and mediocre falafel for $19. read more

I was told this establishment was here for 10 years, and now I'm depressed that I missed out so long! The hummus with mushrooms was fresh and flavorful and the thick pita it was served with was an excellent accompaniment. The cauliflower tasted of tahini and was also excellent. The shakshuka had an incredibly tangy and fresh tomato sauce with eggs that were perfectly done. The finishing touch of Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake made the meal...just the right consistency and served, as it should be, at room temperature. I will return often. WARNING: The kitchen is tiny, so you may wait for your food. Relax and enjoy! read more

We ordered delivery and I think this just became one of my favorite hummus joints! It took an hour but was worth the wait. Every side was fresh and delicious. The beets are cut ultra fine with little bits of red onion thrown in. The cauliflower was not overcooked, still a little firm. Their carrots come with a generous amount of feta. And their quinoa, which I never like, was very flavorful. I think the quinoa is their version of a Mediterranean salad, as it had all the standard ingredients like red onions and cucumber, chopped small and mixed in. The spiced mushroom hummus is not spiced as in "hot", just nicely seasoned. It's drizzled with a good bit of oil, more than I see at other places and I wonder if this is also why I loved it so much. The mushrooms chunks were cut just right (not slivers, not chunks too big to chew), and were served in the right proportion to the hummus so you don't have to worry about running out of shrooms while you still have hummus ;) read more

Visited with a friend and her small child, under 3. Our waitress was very friendly. However, I sensed some animosity between her and what seemed to be her (rather rude) boss. The 'boss' had a very unattractive air about her and screwed up her face just as I was about to ask her something. Not sure what her problem was and the attitude was unbecoming. Starters of hummus and pita were quite good. Cauliflower salad was tasty. My main was rather lacking. I ordered salmon, very bland and the Freekeh was actually the worst thing I have tasted in a long time. Tasted fermented and was totally unpalatable. I'm usually pretty good at eating things that aren't to my taste but I wanted to gag. The nice waitress saw my bleek face and offered couscous instead. 100 times better. We asked for the check and were told their machine wasn't working so had to scramble together cash (they could have mentioned it earlier!) The check came... and the total wasn't added up. Very strange. We paid and left. I won't be going back. Nice waitress gets 4/5. The rest 2/5. It's quite stuffy in there. read more

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Yum. Had brunch here with some friends on a late morning and enjoyed the middle eastern eggs. It's basically their version of eggs Benedict, but vegetarian and wayyy better than any eggs Benedict I've ever had. Two poached eggs and chunky tomatoes with tzadziki served over a couple lengthy pieces of sourdough is not a mistake. There's also feta sprinkled all over the top and around the plate. Just do it okay? Tea, coffee, or juice included! And all this for only $10, I meannnn. Also the folks who work here are super nice and accommodating. I've enjoyed the hummus at a party before, and I do not think I've had better hummus in my life. Thank you Mimi's! read more

The food is tasty and obviously of good quality. The eponymous hummuses are sufficiently smooth and creamy and the kebab, though minuscule is moist and tasty. Chicken Schwarma barely registered however, and frankly it and everything else is wildly overpriced, especially considering said tiny portions. The place has a stranglehold on the local population due to the extremely limited neighborhood restaurant scene however, and I will no doubt be forced to eat here again many more times, on the occasions when work takes me to these parts. read more

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Really great market full of delicious stuff to take home plus their full menu! I especially love the breads, pita, and dips. It's a little pricy but so delicious and filing enough to bring home leftovers. The kebab bowl and mushroom hummus are still my favorites. My daughter loves the lentil salad. read more

Love this place! So cute! It's a small space but I think we came at a good time! Food was a tad bit heavy on the salt. But I will def come back again! read more

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Tiny place, but no complaints. The service, especially last night (an Australian lady--wish I got her name), is wonderful. I keep trying to think up a qualm I have, but there really isn't one. this spot is great for vegetarians. Big props for the mushroom hummus. could eat it all day. there's honestly nothing I've had here that I wouldn't have again, so take your pick. Don't skip on dessert. We got some delicious chocolate truffles. they're raw, but you'd never know it. they come recommended for a reason. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - chocolate bawls - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Literally just walked out of Mimi's Hummus - if not for the service, this would have been hands down a 5 star review. However, to my disappintmentd, the lack of service utterly overshadowed the quality of its food, so much so that I felt compelled to write this review as soon as I walked out of the restaurant. The food was delicious in its own right - we ordered the Israeli pickles ($4), traditional hummus ($9), and a bowl of chicken shawarma ($14). The pickles were tasty but on the softer side; the hummus was deliciously smooth; the shawarma was not off a spit as we hoped but flavorful nonetheless. We also ordered an extra pita ($1) for the hummus (yes, this restaurant charges per pita, unlike traditional middle eastern restaurants that provide at least 3-4 from the start). The pita was fluffy and definitely authentic. I would say the food was great but nothing to go out of my way for. Unfortunately, the good review ends there. The hummus came relatively quickly but for some reason, we ended up waiting 45 minutes for the shawarma. The table of two next to us (also a table of 2) got their order not too long after they sat down, while we were still waiting for our pita by the time they finished eating. I think the waitress probably just forgot about the shawarma and the pita as we had to remind her that we were still waiting for it. When we finally got our pita and shawarma, we saw that the waitress only gave us 1 pita when we had ordered 2. We asked for the check soon after we finished eating and When I thought nothing else could go wrong, of course something did. We noticed we were charged for an extra pita and had to ask the waitress to remove it from our bill. The thing that bothered me most is that all of this happened without any acknowledgement or apology from the waitress, which shows that she doesn't really care about her customers. Up to you to decide whether or not Mimi's Hummus is worth the terrible service, but I will not be going back anytime soon. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Traditional hummus, chicken shawarma, Israeli pickles, pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super delicious food! The menu is very small but even vegan people will be satisfied! Ordered humus and pita bread! Absolutely amazing! And couscous as a second, couldn't finish it! Can't wait to come back! Interior and staff was very nice! Very cozy and adorable! read more

Awesomeness abounds! Low key quaint eatery specializing in North African/ Middle Eastern cuisine. Small space, attentive service, and quick turnaround. Recommend - mushroom hummus (scrumptious), Iraqi plate (cold) teas, and Turkish coffee. Ambiance - cozy setting, good music, ideal for conversation, nice date spot. read more

Love this place, small and lovely they serve amazing hummus and their home made warm pitas are so good. The Branzino is delicious as is most everything on the menu. It's a little out of the way but definitely worth a try. read more

Cutey cute little spot in the former Trailer Park space. There is a small open kitchen where all the ingredients are neatly arranged. Old photographs on the wall make this joint homey and neighborhoody. I had the special tomato salad- no hummus. It was mixed with feta,spices and briny Moroccan black olives served with some toasted pita points. Super tasty, hit the spot. read more

So good. Worth making the trek out to Ditmas Park for! I've only been here for dinner once, but the service was excellent, and the chicken couscous was excellent. Obviously, you can't go wrong with any of the hummus here either. Excited to try brunch here sometime soon! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Chicken couscous - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Whatever the spicy watermelon cocktail the lovely waitress Emily recommended for me is, get like 5, theyre delicious, as is everything else here. We had a great time, thanks guys! read more

Took the B from the UWS to try this humus . I glad i did. Excellent spicy squash soup to start , it change i am sure daily , so if its still there , try it ! The humus was excellent and next time i will def will try the other humus options. Cauliflower salad was very good though too big as an appetizer. Its was great to find the old fashion "chocolate balls" .....:) And then to appreciate the excellent little "foody store " next door . Great combination of food variety . Take the B/Q trains , you wont regret . read more

A hidden gem in the neighborhood! The hummus was phenomenal read more

Decided to give this place a try as their menu looked super promising! Placed an order for delivery at 7 pm. Waited TWO HOURS for the food to come only for the order to be canceled. I understand that sometimes things happen and orders cannot be fulfilled but I checked in on the status of my order at 8:15 pm and was notified that my order would be sent out shortly. Very frustrated at the false information I was given. By the time my order was cancelled, most of the other restaurants in my area were already closed. If they had notified me earlier I might have had the chance to order elsewhere. read more

I love this place. It's one of the very few places I can get delivery due to my dietary restrictions. Everything is good. Well the carrot salad is not my favorite but that's a personal taste thing. I'm giving it four stars because they are just too darn popular! I hope that they expand and somehow meet the demand, because this is quite literally the only place I can get a decent meal delivered to my house during a pandemic. Apparently I'm not the only one. read more

After a long, weary pilgrimage through Brooklyn (our first time), we finally arrived here, which turned out to be an oasis in a not-so-appealing neighborhood. To our delight the place was small but well- appointed with gorgeous wood paneling, an open kitchen, warm lighting, and solid wood tables adorned with a few sprigs of fresh flowers. We were seated promptly at the window at a tiny candlelit romantic table by none other than Mimi herself. As others have noted, the menu is small, but everything we ate was sublime. The complimentary olives and pickles to start were a fresh departure from the typical bread routine. We of course got a hummus dish, with ground beef and pine nuts, which was smooth and creamy; next was seniya (ground lamb pie) which was new to me but I enjoyed the savoriness of the meat with the nuttiness of the tahini. The pita which came with the hummus was to die for: fluffy and piping hot, so hot you had to juggle it in your hands to cool it. We got another order of pita which cost a little bit extra (1.50) but that's nothing compared to how good it is. To finish we had kuncham (sp?) for dessert which were yummy and dense. Service was quick and attentive, with complimentary refills on mint sage tea. Love the old-school bell-ringing between the waitress and the kitchen -- every time it rang my head poked up like a gopher out of a hole to see if the next dish was ours. Prices were very reasonable for the quality; we're thinking of coming back to see what weekend brunch is like. Very happy to have discovered this little gem. Thanks Yelp! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - olives and pickles to start - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I enjoy Mimi's Hummus whenever I go. It's a tiny spot, but the food is so yummy and comforting. I tend to come for the lunch special, and last time I got a Mujaddara bowl (lentils, bulgur wheat, raisins, scallions, onions, and sheep's yogurt) and spiced carrots. So delicious. Just went Sunday for brunch with a friend and had Aija: potato herb frittata, labneh, quinoa tabbouleh salad and za'atar pita. Delicious. Happy they are in the neighborhood. read more

Lovely experience here at this homey spot. 7 tables and it's a right squeeze. So, come early or late so you don't have to wait. Started with the chickpea hummus and cauliflower salad- both terrific and just about full- especially after the pita. Entrees- lamb stuffed peppers and shakshuka- both very tasty- but we were so full that we just shoveled the food in our mouth. Dessert- milk pudding with grapefruit and pistachios- spectacular This chef definitely has a nice touch. Good service and cozy ambience. Will def be back for sure! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Lamb stuffed (red) peppers and shakshuka- both terrific. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to their market to buy some baked goods, and wanted to support a business in my area during these tough times. Unfortunately, after buying one tahini carrot cake and one lemon olive oil cake, I was left in a weird place of thinking "is something this bad ok to reach out to Mimis during covid and complain about food while they are trying to survive?" Hence why I am here. The tahini carrot cake was dry, and had next to no flavor, but the lemon olive oil cake.... that was a new level of dry I ever experienced. I legitimately almost choked twice from trying to swallow this Sahara desert of a loaf that dried my whole throat and logged itself in the back of my throat. It's inedible. The best part of it all was that each of these cakes were at a price point of $12 each. I would consider this a premium price for what you end up getting, and you would expect it to be good to justify the purchase. At the end of the day, this should've been given away at a max price of $5 or donated if it was old, and personally won't be returning to Mimis. They've disappointed me in the past with their subpar Israeli fare, and I know for a fact they couldn't compete in the city with better versions of themselves, but in an area with no competition or no expertise of food knowledge like Ditmas Park....they may have half a leg to still stand on. read more

OMG, Mimi's Hummus was truly wonderful. Surely coming back here again. Every thing in the menu looked outstanding, but I had to go with Punchim, it was a terrific meal. The staff is super welcoming too. I say give it a try you'll like it. read more