I've been coming here for years and like always, from the food to the service it has always been great! I had their seasonal Chilaquiles and they were very good! Our waitress Darlene was also very attentive and made sure our orders were correct and that we were happy with everything we had. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Wonderful Food & Outstanding Service! Mimi's Cafe is such a gem! The food was delicious, and the service was truly outstanding. If you visit during the day, ask to be seated with Darlene. she is such a wonderful server! She was incredibly pleasant, attentive, and made some fantastic recommendations that did not disappoint. The restaurant itself has such a relaxing, charming atmosphere. It honestly feels like you've stepped into a little café in France. If you're debating whether to eat here--don't debate it, just go! You won't regret it. And one more thing... make sure you order the Madeleine! Trust me, you'll thank me later. read more

Very disappointed. Where to start... We hadn't been here in years I totally expected more. There IG looks amazing but I should yelped and read and consider that this poace always look empty but we gave it a shot. Service was not at all what we expected. It was super slow (empty). We asked for a booth, well we had to wait about 10mins. We didn't expect that since its empty and there are several other places to be seated, but from the kooks of it they waited for the bus boy to finish his break. Even though the waitress/hostess could help.pick up and clear the table but ok. So very disappointed on the time and service already. Mot a good start to our morning. Expected more of them and for being slow. Then we ordered. Pot pie taste sour. Not the taste I was expecting. We sent it back and they said thats how its supposed to taste. That if I wanted another I would have to wait 45mins, since they only make 3 at a time. By this time I am starving and getting hangry. I went specifically for the pot pie. I took it back but it was disappointing, lacks flavor, needs more veggies and cream. It had tons of chicken, a bit too much. We also ordered the pasta. Pasta comes with nothing, no bread, no soup nor salad. You would think for the price it would come with at least a slice of bread. Well we ordered some biscuits to go with the pasta, well they forgot about them. Idk if they are baked to order but we were done with the pasta by the time we had to remind out waitress about out biscuits. She said oh! Then they were very hard, past crispy. Only eat half of one. The pasta lacked flavor. The sauce was watered down. This visit wasn't what we expected. I jad higher expectations for Mimi's. Very disappointed. Honestly don't know how they are still in business. The ambiance is calm, fresh, AC works great nice and cold. Its quite and relaxing. Our server wasn't very attentive despite it being slow. Overall, disappointed and lacks flavor. read more

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Darlene was the best!! Wanted something not on the menu and she made it happen with the help of the cook staff. Thanks again! read more

Definitely worth coming back. The sourdough bread and butter were both hard and not to my liking. I missed the molasses bread and soft butter. The drinks were subpar also. Dessert flight was heavenly. The artichoke dip is one of the best around. Steak was so good with the onions, mushrooms and garlic butter. The service was decent. It was empty and dim when I went on a Tuesday but I'm sure it's live on the weekends. I'll be back for breakfast. Thank you. read more

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I replied to an email that they asked me to but not reply back... Like I said it was a horrible experience that day not getting the kids menu and the coloring page because they said they didn't have. Then getting my salad all bad... read more

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

Needed a quiet place to get some work done, and came in Elsa was so kind and accommodating, i did enjoy their French toast and the server from the kitchen was so kind too. I will be coming to this minis cafe more often. read more

I forgot to take a pic of our muffins. But I can tell you who didn't forget us. Our server Leila. Just when you think she forgets about you she sweetie in. Perhaps i should as anxious because of my coffee . The food was on point. Did I mention she was the only working in that busy section. Any how nice experience. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Mushroom & Mushroom Brie Burger, French Pot Roast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

Not the closest location to me, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. I feel the serving portions are good, and it's always nice & clean inside. This is a nice location, so if you're in the area drop in in, even if it's just for a quick bite or a late breakfast. read more

Overall the restaurant was good. Our server Valeria was great. She refilled drinks, brought everything we asked for and was pleasant and helpful. Food was very good, I miss the tuna manhattan and chocolate mousse though. Well lit, but music was a bit loud which made people talk louder and they did, especially in the back room. The booths really need a good cleaning. Wipe them down with disinfectant and get the vacuum attachment, those crevices are disgustingly dirty. Dirty dishes should be taken away sooner but I thought maybe understaffing was in play for a Sunday afternoon. Overall the experience was fine, not sure if we would return though. Wait for food is always long. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Booths need to be wiped down better and vacuumed in the crevices at night. Some nasty stuff popping out. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

Walked in this morning...no host for 20 minutes...my sister stepped up and wrote our names and several other parties' names down. The hostess never acknowledged any of us...sat one party of 4 and disappeared again for 15 minutes. Tables were available but nobody was being sat. After 45 minutes, we left read more

Wish I'd written this before I demolished my meal so everyone could see how amazing it was, but honestly, the food was just one part of what made our short experience here so great. I've been coming to Mimi's since I was a tiny tot, and in 2026, you just don't find many long-standing places like this that are still able to maintain a clean restaurant, fresh and delicious food, and genuinely wonderful wait staff. Huge shoutout to our girl Darlene. she took what could've been a regular dining experience and made it memorable. Friendly, attentive, and just an absolute pleasure. Come for the food. Stay for the muffins. read more

I never would've thought that Mimi's would make good mixed drinks, but they sure do. This is a cucumber and mint margarita and it's really good. You should come down and try one. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Cucumber and Mint gin and tonic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

Food was good. Service was magnificent. Thanks Darlene for taking care of us today. She let us in on the specials, the good food, and the good drinks. The salmon on the blended corn was delectable. Im going to have to try it at home read more

It's not your grandma's French cafe, as it was known to cater to an aging clientele. We used to be regulars at the Mimi's Cafe in Long Beach, when our son was young and that restaurant was buzzing. Alas, youth doesn't last forever, and neither did the restaurant in Long Beach. Mostly for nostalgic reasons, I decided to stop by at the Lakewood branch for lunch. It's right across the street from work, so it's convenient and obvious. I was impressed by their revamped menu, and I was even more surprised by the quality of their food. The tuna melt I ordered as a part of the trio menu was tastefully and tastily grilled to perfection, and the French onion soup was better than I remembered. The soup was a bit salty at first, but it complemented well with the half sandwich. Ambiance was as I remembered, with commodious interior and cute bucolic decoration. Service was charming and efficient. It won't be my last time visiting. read more

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This is my 3rd visit and I am loving the blackened salmon and mash. I enjoy the cozy atmosphere and Darlene's service was . I am definitely a returnee. Chefs kiss read more

Cute atmosphere and the grounds are well kept. Inside is decorated very quaintly. Has a very home style appeal. I ordered a Cappuccino, and the Crab Cake Benedict, which comes with roasted house potatoes. The Cappuccino was super hot and had the right amount of foam. The plate arrived in a reasonable amount of time, and was delivered by friendly staff. The presentation was very good. The potatoes were crispy and seasoned perfectly. The crab cake Benedict was very nicely done. I cannot say anything negative about my experience at Mimi's Cafe. As a matter of fact I may come back for Dinner on another day. Thumbs up! read more

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The food was great and service was ok. It took a while for the server to come and take our order. read more

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Had a late brunch with kids and decided to visit our local ministry restaurant. Food was delicious and Joana took care of us very well. She even told us about the muffin special going on and we order some to go! read more

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First let's not forget Mimi's cafe. Have not been in years. Our server Johanna was fantastic. Great service from start to finish. My partner had the Cobb salad beautiful presentation Great for those days when you want a great salad. I had the French quarter Burger. The sandwich was really good and did look like the picture on the menu. So next time you're hungry and you want to try something new. But it's really something you have before go back to Mimi. She'll enjoy it my we were at the Lakewood location in Lakewood on candlewood. read more

Letty is an outstanding server, very pleasant and always checking in with our table. We've had her twice as a server and we love to see her beautiful face and excellent service. The food was amazing and fresh. read more

Service was great! The hostess Alexis (think was her name) was quick and acknowledged us right away when we came in . We sat down with no wait . She seen I was looking at the muffin ad from across the room and she read them off for me. This was my first time here and would come back soon. :) read more

Do not go here for Mother's Day brunch. Staff is very unorganized and they do not know what they are doing. They tried to put 6 adults in a booth for 4 people. We made reservation weeks in advance and it has been an hour since our reservation time and we still don't have a table... read more

Its been a while since I've been to #mimiscafe, love the coziness of this restaurant. Had a wonderful server was catching up with a great friend today. The spinach dip was yummy, ordered pasta it lacked flavor wish I would have ordered something different.. read more

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

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Anyone who wants the best soup, salad and sandwiches please meet me here in Lakewood They make the best food ever and the service is on point tysm Miss Layla read more

Mimi's Cafe - French Onion Bowl and Five Way Grilled Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

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So I usually do not take the time to write comments. Although with our waitress Darlene, the hospitality she displayed was far beyond average expectations. So I felt obligated to inform future customers to sit in her section, breakfast was great, although she brought a brightness to breakfast that most fail to display anymore. Coming in from Texas, the home of hospitality, she made it just like home, highly appreciated. Thank you Darlene read more

Mimi's Cafe is an upgraded coffee shop. It's definitely a step above a coffee shop. The baked goods are very nice. I particularly like the carrot raisin bread; they now do those in madelines. The French Onion soup is pretty good. It's not amazing. But it works. The sandwiches are fine, as are the salads. It's a casual eating place , like a diner/coffee shop. It's a little nicer. The service is very much like a coffee shop. The severs are pleasant and they do a good job. I prefer Mimi's to a generic coffee shop. In the past, they gave you a bread basket; now you have to pay for bread, making it more like a diner/coffee shop and less like a restaurant. That's fine. Just realize where you're going. read more

Mimi's Cafe - The bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

I've visited Mimi's Cafe several times at the Downey location, but not at this one. I placed a to-go order because I was in a hurry. The ambiance was the usual afternoon vibe at Mimi's Cafe, with plenty of seating and staff. This location offers outdoor seating, but with this hot weather, I suggest sitting inside to enjoy the air conditioner. They have a bar area where they offer a variety of beers, liquor, and mixed drinks. My server, Johanna, provided me with a menu, and I was reminded of the wide range of food they serve. When I asked her for a recommendation on a sandwich, she suggested the Turkey Pesto Ciabatta, which I ordered. My sandwich cost $18.73, which some might find a bit pricey. My order took 10 minutes, and then I was out the door. My Turkey Pesto Ciabatta was a decent size with plenty of fries. The bread was warm and crispy, and the turkey and other condiments were flavorful. The avocado and balsamic dressing was a nice added touch to the sandwich. The fries were well-salted and crispy, which went well with my sandwich. In conclusion, the sandwich was delicious and fulfilling. If I ever order a sandwich from Mimis Cafe, I will order the Turkey Pesto Ciabatta again. read more

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Ok service and the food was not that good and it really didn't have any taste to it they needed more seasoning on pretty much everything. They also don't really have a good selection for breakfast read more

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

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Darlene, our waitress, was wonderful! Super sweet, great hospitality which made our breakfast experience enjoyable. I had the bacon breakfast croissant and blueberry muffin and it was really yummy. Would definitely come back read more

We had a great experience with Darlene at MiMi's Lakewood. in addition to her sweet nature and pleasant service, the atmosphere was clean. The music was great and everything was simply perfect for our 12th anniversary breakfast! Thank you Darlene for helping us celebrate 12 years of love read more

Stopped by for breakfast today. The one star review is for the food. We ordered a bacon omelette and a chorizo omelette and potatoes with onions and green bell peppers. The food was flavorless, chorizo was dry and overcooked. The bacon had an odd taste. The potatoes with the onions and bell peppers were stale and oily as if they were cooked earlier this morning and reheated. Seems like only thing prepared to order were the eggs. The best part of the dish was the bread with butter and jam as the side. The waitress was lovely no complaints there. read more

I ordered Fish and Chips. Quality of the Fish was good. Quality of the French Fries was also very decent. However each of the three pieces of fish were small Coleslaw had onions. NOT GOOD!!!!! I asked the server if it was possible to have coleslaw without onions and she said no. Server did bring sourdough bread and real butter... good. My mother had pot roast and she was pleased. Men's washroom was clean and had paper towels available... good. I thought that the service was lackluster at best. I had "wooder" to drink and I actually had to signal another server for a refill. Seems to me that the servers don't readily offer refills... not good. If I was to assign a letter grade like is done in school I think I would give this establishment a C-. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Fish and Chips. Coleslaw is not pictured - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

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Decided to have dinner here in the Lakewood CA area. I am aware Mimi's Cafe is a dying breed of a restaurant food chain in California. I have seen many Mimis Cafe's are now closed these days. So wanted to give them a try, incase this location is close in the future. Keep in mind, anything you order from the menu starts at $16. Ordered a Roast beef sandwich along with soup and main dinner. It did not dissapoint. The service was prompt. Overall, I recommend this place. Has plenty of parking and is super chill. Was here around 4pm and it was quiet. Good place to have a good conversation without the background noise. read more

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Good food and excellent service, what more can I say other than I always wish prices were lower.....lol

The food I ate today was very delicious and satisfying. Haven't been at Mimi's Cafe in a while and today I had a very good pleasant day eating a delicious breakfast burrito and the service was excellent the server Leticia , Letty was so attentive and helpful with us she was so patient with us while we decided on what to eat...definitely coming back soon I was so anxious to eat that I forgot to take a picture of my plate read more

Food here is amazing! I love bringing my family here. I placed it to go order and was assisted by Julie who was very helpful in getting me the food that I really wanted. I would definitely recommend Mimi's Cafe. read more

We tried this place for the first time and we enjoyed it, we were seated right away , my first impression was it was a cute restaurant.. had a good feel to it . Menu selections were vast and everything looked appetizing.. I decided to go with half of a tuna, melt and cup of tomato soup.. in which both were very delicious, but I did not get full.. For the price I think the cup of soup should've been at least a bowl . I would come again, definitely and I would also order the same thing again, but maybe with an appetizer next time. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito and it was also tasty . Service was good , coffee was good, and the place was clean. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Our meals - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

The service was bad no refills on water soda or lemonade. Took forever to take order and get food Burger had no seasoning. Salad was hot as if it was plated and stuck under the warming lamp waiting foe the burger. Chicken cordon blu was burnt. A pure waist of $64 don't go. We now know why it's always empty. If you could give no star I would read more

Be careful dining here, they will charge you double what your bill actually was. My husband and I ate here on Sunday December 28th and we got brunch, which admittedly was very yummy, but our bill totaled to about $67. We paid our bill and left a tip and went on our way. Come to find out a few days later that we were charged $143 on our card. We went back a few days later to talk to the manager but they didn't even bother to come talk to us, just told the hostess (who was super nice) to tell us we'll receive a refund. It's been 4 days and we haven't heard anything not received an email like they said we would . Its disappointing because i really like this location but i just feel like we can't trust them any read more

Mimi's Cafe - The charge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lakewood, California

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