Love Mimi's Cafe for weekend breakfast! Most of the time, there's no wait, which is rare and the breakfast is great. Plenty of options but my go-to is the same every time. I get the Savory Bowl, which used to be on the menu but isn't any longer. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Savory Bowl-Quinoa, poached eggs, spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado. It's my absolute favorite breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

My husband loves brunch at Mimi's Cafe but we haven't been in several years so it's become a place of nostalgia for us. For Father's Day, he wanted Mimi's Cafe so we went! He had the steak and eggs and had the potato eggs benedict with a muffin. OMG the muffins! I don't know what makes them so good but they're GOOD! Super random but I really like the high chairs here. read more

We had a server.named David who gave us great service. He was. Very attentive and a great personality with a smile. W give him a APLUS

Iced Americano served half full. Hair found in food. Kids Mac and cheese served frozen. One of these would have been off putting but all in one visit?! Zero apologies. read more

Haven't been to Mimi's Cafe in almost 15 years, but not much has changed. Decor is still a cute French cafe, Staff were friendly and stopped by often to check on us, and food was decent even though the prices have gone up. The cheese and bread on top of the soups could have been a bit more toasted (mine was only slightly warm), but the carrot loaf was delicious! read more

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The interior gives a rustic cottage vibe. We ordered the lunch combo and enjoyed the French onion soup, jambalaya and lava cake. We opted for the additional appetizer to try the spinach artichoke dip. Everything but the artichoke dip was good, the artichoke dip was lacking in flavor. Slightly above a dennys or iHop. We wanted to try Mimi's specifically for the butter toffee cake. It's not quite Gordon Ramsay status but was still good and had the toffee flavor. Giving them review a 4 due to the service. Our server was very kind but seemed a bit over worked. We waited quite a bit for water and our order to be taken. Our server had multiple tables (8-10) and they were primarily larger groups. In the end we had to wait at the wait station to ask for Togo boxes. read more

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We visit this location a couple of times each month, and even with larger groups they manage everything efficiently. The food is consistently great, the service is friendly, and the warm ambiance makes this a reliably enjoyable place to dine. read more

Homey and delicious! You don't see places like this much around anymore, great everything!

Delicious food and great server! David was friendly and attentive! Our breakfast was hot and delicious and so was the coffee and muffins! Thank you! read more

Everything love the food and the service. It's a great place to sit relax and have a meal. They don't rush and David is a great server

Our server David is nice and attentive. The food is good. The ambiance is nice. Overall we would be back read more

David taking care our order and carefully watched what the type of food. He's nice and polite.

David our server is very attentive and kind. Always love coming back to this place for breakfast. Classic offering

Used to love this place. Although the last few times the food hasn't been great, but still a good variety of choices. Was planning to place a catering order. Not sure what the miscommunication was, but they never responded to my inquiry. Disappointed. read more

Came here with my son for some muffins to go. Arath was extremely helpful and kind will be back.

Mimi's has been an iconic location for many of us who grew up in Irvine. I have so many great memories here. The food is pretty much the same as it always has been. However, the world outside has changed a lot. The demographics and tastes of the people have changed. This used to be a vibrant place with families and all generations of people eating here. Now there seems to be a crowd of people middle aged or older. Very few people under the age of thirty. I was there for a meeting. The host had no idea if any meeting was happening. I had to call the office to find my person. Once I sat down, no one greeted me. I had to ask for menus, water, and had to get up and find someone to take my order. None of the staff had a smile on their faces. It was like I was at "Grumpies" and not Mimi's. The food was the best part of eating there. Mimis needs to adapt, offer something for the younger crowd, and just maybe, modernize. I would start with new management. Bring in people with a smile on their faces and a joy to work there. Energy, charisma, joy, are all attractive things to bring in the younger crowd. Everyone here is just going through the motions and watching the clock. A friendly "Hello," would have made a huge difference. I'm hoping for the best for this Mimi's. read more

David was friendly and attentive. We had a great experience, the ambiance is cozy and warm. If you're looking for a place with hearty meals, tasty baked goods, and a relaxed setting, Mimi's Cafe is definitely worth checking out. read more

The turkey dinner is delicious every time I ordered it. O need to wait for Thanksgiving! All the ingredients are fresh and cooked and prepared perfectly. I would highly recommend you try the turkey dinner mash potatoes turkey gravy and dressing and green beans that come with a side of cranberry sauce. read more

Enjoyed my lunch especially today! Server David at Irvine location was very accommodating, friendly, attentive. I'd definitely recommend family and friends here. Food always great! Atmosphere is perfect out in patio beaiful day today. read more

David was our waiter at breakfast on Thursday, April 3, 2025. I wish I knew who raised him, because I would love to tell them what a wonderful job they must have done. He was kind, super-patient, intuitive and understanding and also an excellent waiter from a professional perspective. For personal reasons it usually takes us a long time to order and to eat so we had lots of time to also observe his interaction with other groups in the room and everyone got the same sort of service. We are truly grateful and will certainly be back. Thank you, David! read more

Carlos & Nina were amazing employees. The service was also quick! We sat outside and enjoyed our flight of mimosas and had fantastic food. We were seated outside & had a great time. The outside area is small but secluded & made it an experience! read more

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Noon lunch on a Wednesday. They must make their weekly lunch money on the large "free business lunch" connection meeting happening in side back room. Loud clapping right next to our booth with just thin glass separating. Ask to sit in front room on a Wed at noon. Food is average although the cranberry walnut salad was very large & lettuce was fresh. Added shrimp for $5 which was 2 skewers if 4 small overcooked shrimp. Our server was friendly & nice. Food & service a bit slow but we weren't in a rush. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Cranberry walnut salad was very large & fresh lettuce. Skip the added shrimp for $5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

David was an absolute great server! We had a great experience and were very attentive and fast in service. He was accommodating and would definitely come back here again cuz of this experience. He was managing a full room all by himself all in a good timely manner and speed. Able to multi task and not having anyone waiting long. Definitely deserves recognition! read more

We love mimi's cafe to have breakfast as a family and it was our first time in this location. The service was amazing there was no waiting time and the host found us a table right away. The ambiance is always really warm and family friendly. Our waiter was fast on taking our order and our food was delivered fresh and ready to eat. This is our to go place for the best muffins in town. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Mocha Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

David was a great waiter. He was kind , efficient, friendly. David is the kind of server that people want to come back too. Good job David and thank you Brad & Lil Cunningham Ps. We have been coming to Mimi's since 1990 read more

Came in on Wednesday night to celebrate anniversary dinner. We were sat after a short wait. Only about six tables occupied. Server brought drinks and took our food order. Answered questions about preparation. The food arrived promptly and was very attractively presented and delicious! We all cleaned our plates and ordered two desserts for the three of us to share. Chocolate lava cake and Tiramisu are highly recommended by us. Paid slightly more than the three of us spent at Dennys recently, but infinitely better quality. read more

The people are very nice. The atmosphere is always welcoming. The food is always good. There is not a single time I came here and didn't like what was served to me. Sensational. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Remnants of Turkey Dinner, with mashed potatoes and a baked potato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

I came with my friends and several of our little ones and instead of treating our kids as an inconvenience, the staff were friendly and helpful to them. They were also very accommodating of everyone's allergies, "on the side", and substitutions. The food is really tasty and value for money. I am quite impressed with the pot roast entree and the other items from the $29 3-course menu that my friends ordered. The French onion soup is not too salty. It is savory and flavorful. I dipped the French bread they brought into the soup and basically licked the soup bowl clean. The restaurant is clean and overall a pleasant place to dine. I am definitely coming back. Maybe next time, instead of a large party, I will bring my kids back for their kids meal! read more

Mimi's Cafe - Avocado toast is awesome! I finished my pot roast and didn't take a photo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

Love to stop by and get muffins here every couple weeks from Arath!!!!!!! Super helpful

We had David as our server and he was great! We appreciated his prompt attention. He was friendly and eager to help. We all loved the food and enjoyed our morning there! Thanks David! read more

David is the best worker he took care of me and the family. He is a great person and knows how to communicate. And he is the best server. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California

We always love the breakfast here. Muffins are our favorite for take out as well. We came here for dinner today and Arath was very nice and helpful. The table and seating were clean. Corn chowder was delicious and not too salty. The basket of bread is crispy and warm. Five stars!!! read more

The service was incredible & the staff is so kind. We had a wonderful time at Mimi's & their extensive menu is amazing. Beautiful ambiance, clean restaurant and peaceful vibes overall. Thank you Arath for making our experience wonderful. read more

Great service on Father's Day. Our server Arath was very nice and accommodating. We'll be sure to come back again.

Service was amazing, David was a fantastic server, remembered my family, and took very good care of us. Food was good as always, but not great, perhaps left out a little long. read more

David was awesome! He was kind and fast with our food. He recommended a salad and was bumb Love it here!! read more

I decided to stop by here on Saturday night for some food, I had the Turkey Dinner which was very filling. Food was good and my server Izzy went above and beyond! Never a moment I didn't feel welcome. Hope to stop by again soon :) read more

Enjoy my time with Arath. Good service and kids enjoy the food as well. Quiet and quick service

The service here is out this world , Arath was so nice and really helpful, I had a really good time .

We stopped in for a quick breakfast today. Our server, Amaro, was prompt, kind and efficient. The muffins were baked fresh - so much better than I remembered! I had bacon and eggs - standard and very good. The potatoes were delicious. My husband had the breakfast tacos which were even better. We were in the area for a doctor appt but if we lived closer we would come for breakfast regularly. Thank you for the great service and food this morning! read more

Mimi's Cafe - Buttermilk spice muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Irvine, California