Mimi's Cafe

Veteran-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

I was taken here for my birthday brunch, and it turned out to be a great choice! The atmosphere was…read moreamazing--lively, stylish, and perfect for celebrating a special occasion. I ordered the steak and eggs along with a margarita flight, and everything was fantastic. The food was delicious, the drinks were fun to try, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The only thing that caught me off guard was the price--it's definitely on the more expensive side. But if you have the budget and want to treat yourself to a nice brunch, I'd 100% recommend giving this place a try. Great food, great drinks, excellent service, and an awesome brunch atmosphere. Definitely made my birthday feel special!

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Eggs benedict and bisquits and gravy

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One Twelve Caffe

4.5(678 reviews)

1.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

Really good Service and nice atmosphere, cheesecake is amazing and coffee is too. Won a bet for a…read morefree coffee

Amazing service! As well with the food, I enjoyed it & such a positive environment!!…read more One Twelve Caffe

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Yummy Sunshine Mango Mousse cake 1.05.26

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Steak and Eggs

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

4.0(2k reviews)

1.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

This was amazing. Their steak was bursting with flavor and super tender. The waffles had this…read moredelicious whipped cream while being fluffy and amazing. Their freshly squeezed oj was also great. Would highly recommend.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register and then choose a…read moreseat, and they bring your food directly to you. I had the Eggs Benedict with birria, and they were delicious! The portion size was just right for me. My boyfriend had the chilaquiles, which he enjoyed, but the portion was a bit too small for him. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Morning scramble and breakfast burrito

Classic waffle

Poached Neighborhood Kitchen - We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

3rd Street Coffee

4.0(440 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was craving a sugar-free latte and while I was on my daily walk, I found this café. I ordered a…read more sugar-free vanilla latte, and it was perfect! The coffee was smooth and it had the perfect sweetness. The service was great and I got my coffee really quick. I recommend you go and get a coffee and relax a bit where they have seat seats!

Came here today for a decaf iced vanilla latte with soy milk. I was surprised by how good it was!…read moreIt was a bit sweet but overall the coffee taste still came through and it was delicious. They use fair trade coffee which is really cool. The service was good, everyone was polite. They had pastries that looked good, but I didn't try any. My large latte was $7, which is average these days. I'll be back!

One more day of this fake coffee drinking not allowed caffeine #Decaf

Vegetarian Bliss Sandwich

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Front counter

Mandala Cantina

4.2(309 reviews)

0.2 mi

Speaks Spanish

Locally owned & operated

In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina…read morefor Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I'm honestly disappointed with how disorganized Mandala was…read moreduring the Mexico game on July 5, 2026. I've tried multiple times to call and speak to a manager about what happened, but after receiving no response, here I am leaving a Yelp review. This wasn't my first time at Mandala, but it will very likely be my last. I made my reservation the same day Mexico won and reservations opened. I reserved a table for 8 people at 3:45 PM, which was the maximum party size available. I arrived around my reservation time, definitely before 4:00 PM, and security directed me to wait in the line designated for guests with reservations. By around 4:30 PM, the reservation line had barely moved, yet I watched other people walk up, give their names, and be let inside. At the same time, I could clearly see two reserved tables for eight sitting completely empty.I finally asked one of the waitresses, "I reserved for 8 people, and I see those two tables are empty. May I ask what the hold up is?" She asked for my name, looked up my reservation, confirmed it was there, and then told me, "It was canceled." I asked, "What was the reason? I've been here." She replied, "You never checked in before 4:00 PM." Which in fact I did, and security even confirmed that I had arrived before 4:00 PM. Despite that, no one was willing to honor my reservation. At that point I told her, "Only three people from my party of eight are here. Can we just get a table for the three of us?" She spoke with another waitress, and they came back saying it would be standing room only. I asked, "Why?" Again, they referred me back to my supposedly canceled reservation. By now I was beyond frustrated. While they spent another five minutes trying to "figure something out," I continued watching people walk up, give their names, and immediately be seated. Meanwhile, the two reserved tables for eight were still sitting empty. Then I was told, "The best we can do is standing room at the bar, or you can stand anywhere in the restaurant with one of the cocktail tables, but there's a $100 minimum per person." That requirement was never advertised or mentioned when I made my reservation. I reminded her, "This isn't my first time here." She simply replied, "Or you can stand at the bar. No minimum." At that point, it was so close to game time that I just wanted to get inside. We were never greeted--menus were simply placed in front of us. And throughout all of this, those two reserved tables for eight remained empty. The biggest lie I heard all afternoon was, "We're at capacity." I must have heard that at least 10 times. If Mandala was truly at capacity, how were people continuously walking in without reservations and being seated? Why were guests with confirmed reservations turned away while empty reserved tables sat untouched? Thankfully, the game was delayed until 6:00 PM, which gave us enough time to leave and take our business elsewhere. This was poor planning, poor communication, misleading reservation practices, and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. I wasted my time, my gas, and what should have been an exciting afternoon watching the Mexico game with family and friends. I expected much better from a place I'd enjoyed before. Instead, I left feeling ignored, frustrated, and completely disappointed. I rest my case.

Sin City refreshing

Mandala cantina

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Porto's Bakery & Cafe

4.4(9.4k reviews)

0.3 mi

Porto's is the best ever with the best service too....and the breakfast empanadas are simply the…read morebest!

Christopher a busser helped me out and had amazing customer service , he was respectful and funny…read moremaking great conversatio. He suggested great food option. And gave us recommendations to try. overall and amazing busser

Pickup Counter

Plato de Ropa Vieja (Cuban-Style Stewed Beef)

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Mango juice and coffee

DIOSA Downey

3.8(1.2k reviews)

0.1 mi

This place is perfect for "the gram." Everything is photo worthy. The look, the ambiance, the…read morefood, the drinks, even the bathroom is pretty...It's been a while since I have visited a place that is so aesthetically pleasing. We were seated promptly at our reservation time (7:30pm on a Saturday). We looked over the menu while someone brought us water and asked if we had any questions. This person wasn't our server but he did take our drink order.

We came to Diosa Restaurant today, Sunday, October 4th, around 12:00 PM as a party of six…read more Unfortunately, our experience started off poorly because of the hostess. From the moment we arrived, she had a very noticeable attitude and made us feel like we were bothering her just by being there. Her demeanor and the way she spoke to us came across as very rude and unwelcoming. We understood that our party of six might need to be seated at two separate tables, and we were completely fine with that. However, the way the situation was handled was frustrating. She sat one of the tables down, and then shortly after had us get back up. Throughout the entire time we were waiting, it felt like she did not want to accommodate us or even have us there. Her attitude made the whole experience uncomfortable before we even had a chance to sit down and enjoy our meal. At that point, we decided to leave because of her demeanor and the way we were being treated. We simply did not feel welcomed, and we didn't want to spend our time or money somewhere where we felt uncomfortable from the moment we walked in. I understand that restaurants can get busy and that seating a larger party can sometimes be difficult, but there is still a way to communicate with customers respectfully. A friendly attitude and basic courtesy would have made a huge difference. Unfortunately, the hostess's behavior really put a damper on our visit. First impressions matter, and ours was definitely not a good one.

BEWARE: Your experience will only go downhill once you pass these gorgeous chandeliers.

Coco Risotto Salmon

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Fonda Maria

3.9(402 reviews)

0.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Catering service

We had such a wonderful experience visiting Fonda Maria, a family-owned restaurant filled with…read moreauthentic flavors, warm hospitality, and dishes made with love. It was especially nice meeting Ruth, one of the owners, and hearing about the heart and family behind the restaurant. You can truly feel that personal touch--from the welcoming atmosphere to the delicious, comforting food. If you love supporting family-owned local businesses and discovering authentic Mexican food, Fonda Maria is definitely worth checking out! Thank you, Ruth and the Fonda Maria family, for having us!

Ordered chilaquiles, and enchiladas. The chilaquiles were…read more..dry- to say the least. Sauce seemed watered down. Enchiladas de mole were okay, the mole could be better, it was a bit too thick, and shredded chicken was flavorless and dry. The horchata wasn't authentic at all. Service is good, they are attentive, and the place seems clean. Lots is seating, during the week at least. I'm giving them a 3 star because although food wasn't great, it also wasn't horrible, and for the price I was just expecting more flavor. Sadden to say, I won't be coming back.

Tacos Gobernador

Asada Fries

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Private spaces

The Chicken Koop

Food was great, service was amazing. Definitely coming back! Josie is a great server, she made sure…read morewe were taken care of.

Had a great experience at Chicken Koop! The entrées and drinks were both really good, and the…read moreservice was great. Shoutout to Gabby for being friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Definitely enjoyed our time here!

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The Marketplace Grill Cafe

3.7(1.6k reviews)

1.1 mi

Hearty chicken & vegetable soup! Exactly what I needed to revitalize me the next day after a night…read moreout drinking!

I paid a little over $10 for an order of hummus and a little over $20 for a full sandwich plus two…read moresides.. Why is the order of hummus and pita such a small amount? Im annoyed by how expensive it was. I'm so disappointed because they used to give a lot more than just 4 pcs of pita too when you order a full appetizer side. You get better back for your buck if you get a sandwich because it comes with two pretty large sides... the same size as a regular appetizer lol. The food used to be so good back then. The recipe and flavors have changed. Service is always great and ambiance is fun though. It's very clean here.

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Restroom

Salmon & Shrimp. Also includes steamed vegetables, risotto, and focaccia bread

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Almace I.

2 years ago

I had eagerly anticipated our Mother's Day outing at Mimi's with my one-year-old and extended family. It was meant to be a memorable celebration, a joyful gathering over delicious food. However, our experience at Mimi's was a far cry from what we had hoped for. My sister-in-law had made reservations for our party of 14 at 12:30 pm, yet we were not seated until a full hour later. Disappointingly, there was no acknowledgment of the delay or recognition of our patience during this wait. Once seated, we were greeted by the server after fifteen minutes had passed. To our dismay, we discovered that the meal was a pre-fixe arrangement, a detail overlooked during the reservation process. When we inquired about ordering from the regular menu, our server's response lacked accommodation, cautioning us against making any demanding requests due to the apparent kitchen workload. Our disappointment grew as half of our table remained without water for an extended period. When the food finally arrived at around 2:30 pm--two hours after our reservation time--it was evident that the restaurant was struggling to manage the influx of customers. This delay in service was further exacerbated by the staggered arrival of our meals, with some members of our party receiving their food much later than others. The server attributed this delay to a shortage of clean dishes, a concerning revelation that hinted at inadequate preparation for the busy Mother's Day rush. Adding to our frustration, our desired dessert option was unavailable, a disappointment only exacerbated by the lengthy wait. By the time we received our bill, it was nearly 4pm and our family had been there for over 3.5 hours! The confusion surrounding the managerial staff further compounded our dissatisfaction, as we initially mistook one of the servers for the manager. Although the management attempted to rectify the situation by offering a discount on our bill and providing gift cards for a future visit, the overall experience fell short of our expectations. Regrettably, I do not foresee myself returning to Mimi's in the future. read more

Trish H.

7 years ago

Mimi's Bistro & Bakery never fails to disappoint, this time it's the service. The new menu is great and has brought us back several times especially the two new fish entrees that feature cod cooked just right. However the twenty minute wait for a table is disappointing especially when a third of the tables in the man dining room are unoccupied and not cleared. Then there was the ten minute wait for a waitress, maybe that why they call them waitresses. She was unfamiliar with the menu which added additional confusion. Our orders took another twenty minutes to get out of the kitchen. All of the above problems and disappointments revolve around indifferent management with a poorly trained and poorly scheduled staff. We only saw one person busing tables. The waitresses had to step in and bus their tables own which took them away from their primary duty of serving customers. This is with at least ten people waiting in the entrance waiting area to be seated. I want to be quick to add we've never had a bad meal at Mimi's but it seems such a shame to see a restaurant with an outstanding menu, priced right, fail because of an inability to deliver their product to a hungry clientele. In summary, Mimi's Bistro & Bakery in Downey is about waiting.. If you got the time to wait and don't mind...you'll experience a great meal properly prepared and reasonably priced. Bon Appetit!! read more

Jay C.

315

15 years ago

This location, Downey, has to be the worst for Mimi's Cafe. How sad this location ruins the name of the business in whole. The staff are incompenent fools! Asked for Iced Tea the girl brings out Raspberry Iced Tea.. after I finish the Raspberry Iced Tea I ask for regular Iced Tea.. she brings out Raspberry Iced Tea again. SMH! I sat across the kitchen and I noticed the server picking fries off the plate and throwing it somewhere for a good couple minutes.. later she brings that same plate she was picking fries off of and gives it to me. LOL wow. I confront her but she just brushes me off and walks away. When I picked up my sandwhich I noticed the plate was dirty. Hard crusted crap on the plate. I thought it was mustard and I checked the sandwhich but it had no mustard and I also saw some green stuff caked on the plate as well.. couldn't eat.. lost my appetite. F-ing DISGUSTING!!! what the hell is wrong with these people. I should've walked away when I saw the B rating on the window.. but my Grandma loves there French Onion Soup. :0 so we stayed. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION. IT'S GHETTO AS SH*T AND THE STAFF ARE ALL RETARDED.. BECAUSE THEY'RE STUPID UNEDUCATED MAME-CHANS. read more

Mia B.

2 years ago

We've lived in Downey for 30 years and have been going to Mimi"s for about as long as I can remember. Mimi"s was the go-to place for dining back in the days before Downey Landing and Downey Promenade. The menu back then was so much better. They had the best clam chowder and they would serve the bread basket with the carrot raisin cake free of charge. You sat down at a table and bam-- there's a basket of breads unfortunately, however, not only do you not get a complimentary bread basket, you don't get good service either. Back in the days, Mimi"s was packed with an average wait time of 30 minutes. Those days are long gone, just like their clam chowder. We quit going there long ago, with just an occasional visit when we want a cup of French onion soup, which is still as good as it was long ago. We went this evening because we knew there would be no wait. We ordered the French Pot Roast as part of their 3-course meal. It was awful!! The meat was unseasoned and so dry, it tasted old and beefy and the dessert was chocolate molten cake which did not ooze with chocolate and the ice cream had ice crystals sorry, Mimi"s, but even your French onion soup won't entice us to visit again! read more

Joey A.

Elite 23

3 years ago

My recent visit to Mimi's Cafe left me with mixed feelings. Upon entering, we received a warm welcome and were promptly seated. Our server, Jose, stood out as a courteous and attentive individual, even though he appeared slightly overwhelmed. The main issue was the pacing of our meal. After ordering the carrot loaf as a starter, it took a bit longer than expected to arrive, and the main courses were served just three minutes after the bread. This quick turnaround left our small table crowded with food. The noise level in the restaurant was quite high, with the constant clattering of dishes by the bussers adding to the commotion. Additionally, our table was not properly cleaned when we were first seated, which was disappointing. Overall, my experience at Mimi's Cafe was less than satisfying. While the timing of the bread and food arrival was better than initially mentioned, the issues with pacing, the noisy environment, and the table cleanliness still impacted our overall dining experience. It didn't quite meet our expectations and fell short of being a truly enjoyable visit. read more

Brittany V.

6 months ago

I had a really disappointing experience at Mimi's Cafe in Downey. I came in to redeem a birthday reward that clearly stated it could be used "per check" with a purchase. To follow that, I ordered muffins so I was making a purchase. However, the waiter refused to honor the reward and insisted it could only be used with an entrée--even though that requirement was nowhere in the email or fine print. I even showed him the actual reward details, and he still denied it. It's frustrating when a restaurant doesn't honor its own promotions, especially for something meant to make customers feel appreciated on their birthday. The lack of consistency and unwillingness to resolve the issue left a bad impression. I've enjoyed Mimi's in the past, but this experience definitely makes me hesitant to return. I hope management can clarify their policies and better train staff to avoid situations like this read more

Michelle F.

11 years ago

It's sad to say but this place does deserve 1 star. So me and my family decided to go out for some desserts on a Sunday evening. We figured we would come here instead of Porto's since Porto's always has a huge line and we were looking for a quick place to be seated. We got here on a Sunday and the greeter said it was only a "10" min await. However, it turned out to be a 20-30min wait and the restaurant wasn't even full, at all. it was obvious they were short on staff, the manager looked bothered. We finally were seated and we ordered our drinks, a wine, hot cocos and a coffee. They took forever to just bring us our drinks. We were confused as to why there were taking forever just to serve us. They didn't have a big selection on dinner or deserts. I won't be going back any time soon. Sorry. Service needs to improve alot. read more

Alex R.

2 years ago

My husband and I recently dined at Mimi's Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The service was incredibly fast, with our orders being taken promptly and our food arriving in no time. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious. Each dish was prepared with care and full of flavor. From the appetizers to the main course, everything was fresh and well-seasoned. The variety on the menu caters to different tastes, and I appreciated the quality of ingredients used in each dish. Thank you to our waiter José Antonio. Overall, Mimi's offers a fantastic dining experience with quick service and outstanding food. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a satisfying meal in a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Hannah M.

132

16 years ago

Well let start by saying that this was my second time here but I did not review the first time because their food was not the memorable so I forgot to post my opinion. Thought my second time around would be better, unfortunately for me I was still disappointed. Like the first time their server were courteous and polite however their food was totally bland.I had Tuna sandwhich was ok but I had to add salt. My friend has shrimp and fries the fries seemed like they had been refried they were as hard as rocks. My other Friend provencial salmon salad Oh My that was horrible the Salad was very soggy and the greens were old. Had a taste, as you can tell I didnt like that at all. Nothing special about this restaurant. Service it was ok but it could be better. Price Is ok. read more

Ray E.

Elite 12

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14 years ago

Oh Mimi's....a few co-workers in hungry fashion decided to give you a go during lunch...we should have reconsidered. First off, I know you are a chain, so with that said, although the food may not rock my world..I expect chain-like excellent and timely service. We completely were ignored for the first 10 minutes standing by the host stand... tsk tsk tsk. Then we just decided to seat ourselves at the bar, thinking 'okay this should be a least faster service... nope, dead slow. I understand the lunch rush, but this was very terrible. The food was very mediocre and even though I dig the muffins, it is not enough to bring me back here. Ladies and gents, I'd take my appetite elsewhere in the neighborhood. read more

Vargas 5.

1 year ago

I had such a great experience at Mimi's Café in Downey! The food was fresh, delicious, and came out quickly, but what really made the visit memorable was the service. Our server, Tony, was absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, and always made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. He had a great attitude and made the whole dining experience so enjoyable. It's not easy to find servers who are both professional and genuinely kind, but Tony definitely stood out. I'll definitely be coming back, and I'll be asking for Tony next time! Highly recommend this location if you're looking for a relaxed meal with top-notch service. read more

Miriam V.

654

2 years ago

We had the pleasure of being served by Lety during our breakfast at Mimi's Cafe in and she made the experience truly wonderful! From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel welcome. She was attentive without being overbearing, always checking in at just the right times. Our drinks were refilled promptly, and she made sure we had everything we needed. What stood out most was her friendly attitude and professionalism. She was knowledgeable about the menu and even gave great recommendations. If you're dining at Mimi's CafeI highly recommend asking for Lety. She made our meal even more enjoyable. read more

Daniel T.

1 year ago

We had a great experience at Mimi's Café, thanks in large part to our server, Tony. From the moment we were seated, he was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Tony struck the right balance between checking in and giving us space to enjoy our meal. He was knowledgeable about the menu, offered helpful suggestions, and made sure everything came out just the way we ordered it. His attention to detail and warm attitude made our visit feel more personal and enjoyable. We really appreciated his professionalism and would gladly return knowing we're in good hands with him. Thank you, Tony, for the excellent service read more

Elizabeth S.

3 years ago

I recently enjoyed a delicious meal at this establishment. I ordered a ham, egg, sausage omelette and a flight of mimosas. Despite requesting no onions, the dish still had onions in it, but I have to admit, it was incredibly tasty. The potatoes were my absolute favorite part of the meal. The mimosas were also delightful, and they came in a nice set up of three for just $13. The ambiance of the place was calm and quiet, which added to the overall enjoyable experience. Both the hostess and the waiter were attentive and provided great service. I would definitely return to this place and highly recommend it to others. read more

John S.

5 years ago

Today we had some excellent service we ordered liver with onions and mushrooms and that was delicious and for the desser we had some bread pudding... what i observed was a tall mgr.. never seem him before the whole 45m we were there he was talking to other tables asking them how is everithing?? He even told us if there is any issues to talk to him and hell make it right?? We love this.. the service here i think its going to change... before it was bad but now its good he convinced me.. hes taking care of business.. well gladly return for more liver and good service.. we dine in @ 730pm read more

Vanessa A.

2 years ago

Tony is hands down one of the best servers we've ever had! From the moment we were seated, he greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel so welcome. He was attentive without being overbearing, anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, and ensured our dining experience was absolutely flawless. The way he interacted with us felt genuine and personable, making the meal even more enjoyable. If you're lucky enough to have Tony as your server, you're in for an exceptional experience. We'll definitely be back, and it's largely thanks to him. Five stars all the way! read more

Annette L.

5 years ago

My daughter, 10yrs old, and I came in for a mother daughter breakfast. We were greeted by our lovely server Millie. She made ordering easy and fun. Millie checkEd in on us often. My daughter ordered the Belgian waffles and she said "it was delicious!" She also thought they were big and fluffy. I ordered the Santa Fe omelette, my favorite. The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the combination of scallions, cheese and chipotle sauce make every bite delicious. Mimi's cafe is our favorite restaurant especially for breakfast. read more

David Z.

2 years ago

I had the pleasure of being served by Tony this morning, and I must say, his service was outstanding! From the moment we walked in, Tony greeted us with a smile and made us feel right at home. His attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring our coffee cups were always full and our food was exactly to our liking. Tony was attentive without being overbearing, striking the perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism. It's clear he takes pride in his work, and it made our breakfast experience even more enjoyable. read more

Gaby S.

1 year ago

I had an amazing experience at Mimi's Cafe thanks to Tony! From the moment we were seated, he was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. Tony made us feel right at home with his friendly personality and genuine smile. He was efficient without ever making us feel rushed, and every part of our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. It's rare to find such a perfect balance of professionalism and kindness--Tony truly stands out. If you're dining at Mimi's, ask for Tony--you won't be disappointed! read more

Angelica S.

2 years ago

Had an amazing breakfast experience at Mimi's Café, thanks to our waiter, Tony! From the moment we sat down, he was attentive ensuring that our food was warm and drinks were always full. Tony's friendly personality and excellent service made our meal even more enjoyable. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. If you're visiting Mimi's Café, I highly recommend asking for Tony you won't be disappointed. Thank you, Tony, for a fantastic experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

Mimi's Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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