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    Mimi's Cafe

    3.3 (727 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Booths need to be wiped down better and vacuumed in the crevices at night. Some nasty stuff popping out.
    Dawnmarie F.

    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.

    Leslie Y.

    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.

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    Donna W.

    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!

    Chocolate hot
    Ben C.

    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!

    Annie B.

    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..

    French Onion Bowl and Five Way Grilled Cheese
    Sarah O.

    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

    Agustin R.

    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

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    Mario S.

    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.

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    Steven G.

    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.

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    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

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

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    Great service and hospitality, Alexis was welcoming and sweet. The food was also great.

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    New menu and new muffin flavors all delicious. New manager. Nice location. Nice ambiance.

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    Sunny on South - Green chilaquiles  / Birria

    Sunny on South

    4.4(730 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    Second visit and a well deserved updated review!…read more This place does not disappoint!! I need to give a HUGE shout out to our server LULU!! Not only does she have gorgeous lashes but her personality is a 10/10! She recommended the chilaquiles verdes and we added birria on top! Absolute perfection! You will not be disappointed with the Food or staff here! This is one of my favorite breakfast spots now! Thank you Lulu for making my Pre Mother's Day breakfast fantastic! We will definitely return and will definitely recommend to family and friends!

    I met some friends here for brunch on a weekday. They have a small interior but a large patio with…read moreumbrella-covered tables. We chose to eat outdoors. I ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich. There were a variety of choices for sides and I chose a fruit bowl. I also requested an iced vanilla latte. Our waiter was pleasant and only checked on us once after our plates arrived, which was perfect as we were in deep conversation. My Monte Cristo was pan-fried and not deep-fried the traditional way, cut and served as three pieces. The French toast was prepared nicely and the turkey, ham, and cheese inside were fine. A small ramekin of syrup was provided, not nearly enough for dipping, but there was a full dispenser of syrup on the table so no problem. Usually a berry jam is provided on the side but they provided some sort of mysterious fruit jam that was bitter and a single small taste of it was all it took to deny it from further use. Yuck. The bowl of fruit was a great choice for a side. It was all bursting with flavor - strawberries, banana slices, and blueberries! I was glad I chose this over potatoes or fries. The iced vanilla latte was, at best, simply "okay". The flavor was weak. Overall, it was a fine breakfast meal.

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    Short Rib Birria Benedict

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    Bakers & Baristas - Milk and Cereal

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    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    This was my first time visiting Bakers & Baristas but not my first time trying there macaroons…read more My daughter has been treating me to macaroons on special occasions and I absolutely love them! I can't have them from anywhere else because these hit the spot so hard that no one can compete. I personally have not tried anything else, but my kids have enjoyed other treats from this place. They are located in Cerritos at a very busy shopping plaza and there's plenty of parking. I didn't expect the bakery to be an actual restaurant. There was a good crowd, sitting at tables and eating and drinking. They have about a dozen different flavors of macaroons. You can't go wrong with any of them, but my top favorite are the Birthday, Fruity Pebble, Horchata, Cappuccino and Ferrero Rocher. They make nice gifts too, as they can put it in a treat box in an ice brown paper bag. I definitely need to come back and try their drinks and something else from their menu.

    I've been here before and honestly wasn't a fan of their breakfast. Their drinks were decent…read morethough, and after eating teriyaki in Gardena, I was craving something sweet, so we decided to stop here again. I ordered a hot salted caramel latte. They charge an extra dollar to substitute oat milk, so I kept the regular milk. My son got the cappuccino cake, and I chose the ricotta pistachio cake. The pistachio cake was a little dry -- not terrible, but noticeable. However, my hot salted caramel latte was actually very good and paired really well with the dessert. The music and atmosphere were nice, and there were only a few patrons inside, which made it feel relaxed. However, there were a couple of dirty plates left sitting on tables while one employee seemed more focused on organizing napkins instead of clearing them. I also wasn't too sure how fresh the cakes were since they had been sitting in the display. Whether I come back really depends on the flavor and quality of the food and drinks next time around.

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    Dumplings - ok flavor lacking imo

    Bakers & Baristas - Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

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    Mapleccino - Maple syrup, two shots of espresso, dash of spice mix. Topped w/ Biscoff crumbs. Need a Biscoff dunker :-p

    Madres Brunch - Madre chilaquiles w/ two over easy eggs.

    Madres Brunch

    4.4(2.2k reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    This place is very popular! I'm obsessed with their pancake "the journey" which represents the…read morebackstory of this restaurant. The service is amazing! Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcomed and food came out fast. The ambiance is soo cute, plenty of seating inside and their patio. Love the designs I loved their coffee flights everything was soo good! But the one is my favorite! The portion is definitely huge and good for sharing. the el churro was spot on! All the tacos that we got were really good! It was my besties bday and she was craving for some good Mexican food! The perfect place for Insta worthy brunch with the girlies

    We decide to go here after my daughter-in-law's graduation, it was very crowded with many graduates…read morethat had the same idea.. being that it's graduation season they should've had more help. When we first got there, they were plenty of empty tables and it took quite a while to be seated , but by the time we were served our food, the place was packed Four of us ordered Chilaquiles four different ways as far as how we wanted, our eggs, cooked and meat or no meat, red or green... and only one of the orders came out correctly. We asked for waters all around and they never brought them to us until I had to remind them 25 minutes into being seated. The food is mediocre, but the presentation is very nice .. if you don't mind bland soggy Chilaquiles then this is your place! Waiter was a little bit arrogant .. the place is run by youngsters so it wasn't shocking that the service wasn't great, when they brought our extremely hot lattes to us, they held it over my two-year-old granddaughter's head, which would have been a scalding nightmare had he dropped it on her. We won't be back

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    Madres Brunch - Suuper good. Same thing these are huge gret for price

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    Sunrise Café

    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I am happy that I finally got to try out this place since there is always a line outside,…read moreespecially on weekend mornings. Since we were nearby shopping, we decided to stop by. The parking was pretty empty and there was no line, so why not? FYI there is overflow parking next door so do not fret if you can't find one in their little lot. The restaurant itself is like a cafe with pretty cool waitresses and bussers. There is a cute electric train that runs around the top ledge of the dining room which I thought was pretty cute. As for the food, I had the chorizo and eggs plate. It came with tortillas and refried beans. It was delicious and was simple but great. If needed, they have a soyrizo version too. Overall, pretty chill cafe and affordable. We will definitely be back.

    Parking is a struggle with only a small lot available - 2/10…read more The outside appearance feels a bit outdated, giving off a local dive bar vibe - 6/10. Inside, the place is clean but definitely could use some updates - 6/10. Staff were very nice and friendly, though I wish coffee refills were automatic - 7/10. The food reminds me of home cooking. I really enjoyed their Mexican dishes but preferred the breakfast menu overall. The hobo omelet and breakfast potatoes had great flavor. However, the biscuits and gravy were disappointing, tasting like store-bought biscuits and canned gravy--probably from Costco or Sam's Club. Coffee was very good, but I wish someone would walk around constantly refilling cups. Overall, a decent spot with some room for improvement.

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    Sunrise Café - Inside the sunrise cafe nicely decorated for the fall season with train track running around the inside cool!

    Inside the sunrise cafe nicely decorated for the fall season with train track running around the inside cool!

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    Side of grits for the Mister.

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    Loaded Cafe - Bellflower

    3.8(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Curbside drop-off during COVID-19
    Locally owned & operated

    What I got: Matcha Pancakes…read more Crunchy Asada Chilaquiles Pineapple Chamoyada Smoothie Masapan, Cinnamon Roll Crunchy Bbq Cheeseburger Strawberry Hibiscus Mexican Nachos You can get your pastries and cakes form my panecito and dine in at loaded cafe! They have plenty of options and deals for the food. It tastes yummy and very convenient their cakes and pastries, cafes and literally inside the same store. This place gets really busy and packed. Service is fast, friendly. Ambiance is casual, plenty of seating inside.the portions are huge and good for sharing. If you're craving for a Mexican/American food this is a good place to eat.

    This is a good place id you're doing errands and are looking for a quick place to grab a meal. We…read morewere seated fairly quickly. Our server was really attentive and checked in frequently at first but was less attentive during the meal itself (e.g. no water or coffee refills). The food is okay- what youd expect from a diner. The meal started off with some warm and fresh conchas, which set the the tone for a meal. But the meal itself tasted like it was made from pre-made or canned sauces, so it was a little disappointing because of the tone that was set with the complimentary conchas.

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    Loaded Cafe - Bellflower - Some customers were seated, which meant there were plenty of more open tables in the back

    Some customers were seated, which meant there were plenty of more open tables in the back

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