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    Mimi's Cafe

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Shirley C.

    Can I give leas than 1 star Came in and was given the run around Difficult to get anyone's attention A long time to get seated and served too Failed my birthday muffin too They used to be so good What happened? So disappointing

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    Ellie A.

    I want to start by saying they're a breakfast spot and I dined at Mimi's Cafe for dinner unplanned (it was raining and I was nearby.) I decided to try their dinner menu since I've enjoyed their breakfast in the past. Well, their dinner is just not it. I don't recommend it. Also, the bathrooms need major maintenance. Even my six year old mentioned how dirty they were. Anyway, would I go back? Yes, only for breakfast and they should really update and clean their restrooms.

    Anthony Q.

    Great food and service . Our server Sean was very attentive and pleasant. The great food quality and service is the reason we always return to Mimis Cafe . I have dined at this location for over 25 years and I always have a positive experience. The french onion soup is delicious. All the servers are always outgoing and ready to accommodate my food order if needed . Hold the mayo, etc.. Thank you Mimis for always giving me a pleasant dining experience.

    Crab Shrimp & Bacon Pasta
    Ana T.

    I came here for lunch with a friend. It wasn't too hard to find parking. However, we had to wait for a table since it seems there wasn't too many employees although there were plenty of tables. Service was good although it was a little slow. The seating was a little tight. We ordered the Crab, Shrimp & Bacon Pasta and Chicken Pot Pie. Both were delicious. There was so much pasta that I was stuffed by the time we were done. Very great spot for lunch with great company!

    Two egg breakfast
    Kenneth C.

    Good value for breakfast. Service is good. Try the buttermilk spice muffin, cut in half and spread butter ooooffffff... soft, buttery and melts in your mouth. Pain Purdue bfast comes w an orange creme French toast w berry toppings; delicious. The orange creme is not overpowering you might not even taste it and this order comes w eggs and a side of protein. The bacon perfect; crunchy but not all over. The ham was thick and juicy everyone's fav right. Ambiance is a French bakery feel. Wait is usually 20 min or less.

    The new cookie butter muffin is delicious!!
    Stacy W.

    Had an amazing experience with Tony!! Good was amazing! Service was on point!! It had a lovely nice and calm ambiance.

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    Claire P.

    So much food to choose from! I love the seasonal menus too. Love the $7 mimosas and the sweet plates for breakfast. Only one thing to point out, some savory dishes may have a little too much salt for me like the salmon and onion soup. Other than that, the place is very cute inside. Love all the French vibes and service was quick and waiter was kind. Parking can be a bit challenging during busy days but doable.

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    Dwayne C.

    Service - top-notch. Tony our waiter was superb! And as always the food was amazing!

    Pot Roast
    Kay L.

    Pot Roast is not the same anymore. It's more like a Vegetable Beef stew with Mashed Potatoes. I guess that's why they are calling it French Pot Roast The Pot Roast used to be served as a big mountain of Beef that would be so tender that you just pull apart with your fork to eat it. But now the meat is almost shredded and drowned in an overflow of Vegetables and dark gravy. Smaller portion of Beef but the price isn't way over the top. It's a 3 course meal for approximately $30 ... The bread is still the BEST thing ever! The flavor of the Beef and gravy is more bland than it used to be. I noticed the crowd of patrons has even changed. The ambiance reminded me of going to see my grandma in her elderly housing complex. So, it really gave off safe, comfy and grandparent vibes. I love it! Overall, the meal wasn't bad but will NEVER get this again Next time I think I'll get the RibEye

    Bon appétit #DowneyBitches
    Crystal G.

    When your best friend and mom finds out that you're going to have a brain surgery , they picks you up and takes you to Mimi's Café for breakfast . There's truly nothing that Mimi's café honey Bran muffin can't fix. OK well maybe not a brain aneurysm but seriously it can fix everything else ! Been a loyal Customer for years just because of that honey bran muffin. All Downey girls love the honey bran muffin.!

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    2 years ago

    great food and ambiance. Tony was an awesome server always one step ahead. would definately reccommend this mimis cafe.

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    2 years ago

    Cozy place great for breakfast, service was great Tony was on it and very nice. Surely recommend this place.

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    Really nice service , love the buttermilk spice muffin! Tony our server was very friendly and attentive

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    3 years ago

    Haven't been there in a few years and was very disappointed today. Bad service and bad food

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    Tony is a great waiter and service was exceptional. Food was awesome and pricing was good as well. I recommend this place and ask for Tony.

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    3 years ago

    Very good breakfast and service. I got the upgraded potatoes with bell pepper and onion, delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious. Had the strawberry salad and salmon. Desire provided great service!

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    3 years ago

    Bad food / bad service. Overpriced for low quality food. I wouldn't recommend coming.

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    4 years ago

    Service was super good ! Food was amazing + our server Tony was on top of it at all times !!

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    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

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