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Mimi's Cafe

3.2 (728 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Broccoli & mashed potatoes
Betty G.

Our office ordered Mimi's catering today for our early Thanksgiving (/potluck) celebration. We had the ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The meats were dry since they were already sliced up. Mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, cranberries sauce were all okay. It used to be much better when our family ate right there at the restaurant. 3.5/5

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Rob L.

Mimi's Cafe is a chain of casual restaurants serving American food with a touch of French bistro influence that I visit occasionally. Authentic or not, their onion soup is richly flavorful and delicious and is topped with a generous portion of melted cheese. It is probably one of their signature dishes on the menu. Some of my other favorites include their pot roast which is cooked French style in a red wine sauce and parmesan crusted chicken breast filet served over linguini with a zesty marinara sauce. I recently had a chicken pot pie, and it was surprisingly good. For some reasons it is quite difficult to find a good and hearty chicken pot pie in the Southland. I was impressed at first glance by its buttery, flaky, and perfectly golden-brown crust. The pie was stuffed with plenty of chicken and vegetables blended in a rich and savory sauce. The only slight disappointment was that it was a bit dry. It would have been perfect if there were more sauce inside the pie. But overall, I was happy about the meal. And don't forget that they have some of the best breakfasts in town. I am a big fan of their breakfast potatoes and house made sausages. Their quiches are also a great breakfast option that are not available in too many places early in the morning. Last but not the least, don't forget to check out their fried chicken and waffles.

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Dave H.

Before coming to Mimi's, I walked out of a nearby Olive Garden after being ignored by their servers. Mim's is a familiar name, so I stopped here and was promptly greeted and seated by Haajar, the young lady at the hostess counter. Although she was busy with her own tasks, Haajar took my drink order and shortly thereafter my food order as well. She kept my Diet Coke filled, and was attentive without being intrusive. The food was tasty and the environment was inviting and mellow. But as I told the manager, Tracy: Haajar's kindness and welcoming spirit made the experience. (Haajar was a wonderful representative of the Mimi's brand, and I recommended they give her a huge raise and a primo parking spot...) THANK YOU!

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David is a nice guy and he gave me two free muffins!!!!! It was a wonderful experience!

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10 months ago

Pain Perdu is fire! Great service. David was helpful and fast. The oh my pumpkin latte was also delicious. 5/5

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Classic spot to go to with the family on the weekend. The last great diner to stick around locally. Hope we can keep it around. 9/10

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Poached Kitchen

4.3
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Vegetarian friendly
Locally sourced ingredients

Since our flight home wasn't until the afternoon and we had to check out of our hotel by 11 AM, we…read moredecided to enjoy a leisurely breakfast here first. I'd found this restaurant on Yelp and convinced the others to join me in checking it out. It's a relaxed spot where you order at the register, receive a number, and then find your own seat. I usually feel rushed making menu choices when there's a line behind me, but this time, we were the only ones waiting, and the kids quickly decided on their breakfasts. Finding a table for four was effortless. The cashier was neutral--neither especially friendly nor rude, simply efficient at her job. My man really enjoyed his coffee, and I liked mine too, though I can't quite remember which kind of latte I ordered. We shared a Salmon Eggs Benedict--a perfect combination of poached egg, creamy hollandaise, and smoked lox. Delicious! My daughter ordered the kids' pancake with egg and bacon and said it was good. My partner's daughter opted for a huge breakfast burrito with chorizo--she liked it, but couldn't finish the generous portion. It was the perfect way to enjoy our final breakfast in Irvine.

My bf and I came at 10 on a Saturday and didn't have to wait long. Ordering was a bit chaotic…read morethough since you need to order before getting seated. We felt rushed to make a decision but appreciated that they at least controlled the line to ensure there was a seat ready before letting us in to order - just wish they made it more clear somewhere. Plenty of parking, decent service although busy, would be back to try more of their options. This time around we ordered: - Breakfast Burrito (4/5): huge portion for price, loved the flavors and how cheesy this was; wish the salsa did a better job at adding spice and cutting through the heaviness of the dish but the pico de Gallo in the burrito helped with that - Fried chicken sandwich (4/5): Pretty sizable and filling sandwich. Chicken is fried well and juicy. While there was slaw in the sandwich to add some extra tang it should have been complemented with a sauce to make it a little less dry. Got this with fruit on the side which helped balance out the sandwich.

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Everyday Eatery

4.4
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2.7 mi
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Healthy dining
Hipster vibe

I'm always skeptical of such a highly rated brunch spot. Bc brunch food is easy to make but is it…read morereally THAT good here? Answer is yes! Wait time was perfect. Wasn't too long. All of our food came out fresh. I had the scramble and side salad. Salad was fresh and just enough dressing on it. I tried my friend's lemon ricotta hotcakes and it was sooooo good. Perfectly fluffy. Great lemon flavor and that butter they make is to die for. Don't get it if you are borderline diabetic. Get something else. Bc you'll want to eat more and more. But it's the perfect amount of sweet. It's not overpowering. I also ordered their seasonal ube matcha latte and that was delicious. Service was friendly. And one of the girls was seen scrubbing clean a toddler high chair. Most places have sticky high chairs. Seeing her wipe and scrub it down in all the creases let me know this place is well taken care of. Glad we stopped by.

Their coffee is honestly worth the wait during peak hours. All their lattes especially the Spanish…read morelatte, I will suffer through parking for. Parking is the absolute worst. The plaza itself is one straight line with a Starbucks in the middle of it. Nightmare to get in and out of. Hope you have your legs still after walking to and from your car with the way people drive in this parking lot. Their food is sooo mid. I've tried their lunch items. I've tried their breakfast. I don't get it. It's not even mid, I'm sorry. At least it's better than Denny's.

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4.5
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You wouldn't guess it by looking at the broad selection of delicious dishes on the menu, but this…read moreplace is entirely gluten-free (& celiac friendly). The brunch was excellent and I highly recommend the chilaquiles (add the pulled pork!) and the cinnamon bun. The service and ambiance were top notch. It feels like you're in a European cafe or in someone's home, it's just that relaxed and cozy. We were able to enjoy a very leisurely meal and were attentively taken care of the entire time. A real welcome change of pace from the fast-turn mantra of other concepts.

They closed Feb 15…read more We came here Feb 13. They had a paper on a podium written about their closure. And I truly believe that they are not really made out to be a full-service restaurant as much as I like their dedication and drive. I had a reservation at 7 pm. I checked in at 6:45 pm. At 7:25 pm, they brought us in and did not have a table ready for us. They made a table then after a table left 15 minutes later, they rearranged us. I do not understand why you offer reservations if you will not actually honor the system. Around 8 pm, we asked if we could order as they had only brought water. Listen I understand. You're closing soon. You only had 1 server for the entire restaurant the weekend of Valentines. You have to go lean on the busiest last weekend ..? I don't actually understand. When all came to, they were not offering dessert because "they were saving it for Valentine's Day". No notification about when their kitchen closed and no asks if anybody wanted to order for to-go. On top of that, everyone did not have free parking and had to pay upon exit even with validation. You will do great as a ghost kitchen since the food was good and everyone enjoyed it. If you come back as a full service, I would seriously reconsider how you do business.

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Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

Lion and Lamb Coffee Roasters

4.6
(985 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Fantastic coffee. I tried the toffee latte and the chocolate…read morechip cookie. The coffee shop is huge and a lot of sitting. It wasn't busy but I'm sure it does. There was no food menu so I didn't know they served food??? The cookie tasted old and not fresh at all. I gave it 5 stars because the coffee was outstanding. Love it!!!

What is not to love about this spot?…read more Easy and free parking for as long as you need it? Sign me up! Extensive drinks menu. I love love love their matcha and actually get my at-home espresso beans here. They are perfectly roasted and the espresso comes out smooth. I also have had their avocado toast. It is so good but I never finish it haha because it is big. Totally worth to try. They have large tables which are perfect to host coworking sessions or just to come and work. I think I've only had like a small instance where the internet got a little slow but other than that this is a pleasant spot to visit. You can also rent a study/conference room from the church. I sent a message before because I needed a spot to do my final oral exam virtually. There is a small fee but unfortunately no one got back to me. There is a QR code that takes you to a site where you fill out a form to request the space. Now, these requests are handled specifically by the church not the coffee spot. Although it is in the same area. The staff is super friendly. The restrooms are always clean. Handicap friendly. Not necessarily kid friendly because a lot of people come here to study and work, and its also all concrete and hazards for the small ones, but I have seen people do like babies on strollers type of gathering.

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AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!!  and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE
AVO TOAST W/MARINATED EGGS! - Love this!!! and a SALTED TOFFEE LATTE
SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

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SALTED TOFFEE LATTE, with a little extra love from the barista - Perfect!

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