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Mim's Cafe

4.5 (128 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Beef kabob plate
Hailey C.

I visited on a Thursday afternoon during lunch hour, and waited in line for 20 minutes to order, then another 10 minutes for the food. I ordered the small beef kabob plate and it was alright. Beef got cold super fast and was too chewy for my taste. The pickled salad on the side was great tho! It balances out the meal. There's a good amount of seating that fits 10 small parties!

Lamb Shish Kabob Sandwich
Tai B.

Had to check this spot out! I ordered the lamb kebab sandwich, which was pretty good--nice flavor and juicy without being too dry. Prices were fair, and the service was great. It's a family-owned business, and you can really feel the care they put in. The ambiance was just okay when I went, but I imagine it would feel more lively with a few more people around.

Chicken shawarma
Carl G.

Best food in the twin cities, possibly the entire country. Never disappoints. Great staff and atmosphere as well. Good place to study or do work. Very affordable if you are also a student.

Beef Burrito
Ben K.

A coworker at the U recommended this spot, and I absolutely loved it! The perfect lunch spot if you're looking for delicious food, and something different than what the fast casual places have to offer. A quaint, small business tucked into what seemed to be a mostly residential area. You can tell it's run by a family and the service was incredibly friendly, answered my questions about the menu, and prepared the food quickly! I ended up getting the beef burrito: a yummy combination of shawarma beef, rice, hummus, onions, and green peppers. A hearty serving that left me satisfied for the whole afternoon, although it was a bit messy to eat in my car :) This will be my go-to lunch spot when I'm in the area! I'm excited to try out other items on the menu.

Lamb and beef shawarma plate
Trina V.

Great spot for Mediterranean food at a good price- perfect for college students! I went once during college, but never ventured back because most of my classes were on the Minneapolis campus of UMN but recently went back for dinner with a friend, and I wished I had gone more often! I got a lamb and beef shawarma platter with rice and hummus, and the small plate was perfect size for dinner. You get some pita bread with your plate and the flavors were great. Service was also friendly, and there's indoor and outdoor seating available. Only street parking is available since you are on campus (the St Paul Student Center is basically across the street), but it wasn't too hard to find parking on a Monday night.

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Nandini A.

From the outside, Mim's is easy to overlook, but the welcoming service and delicious food absolutely speaks for its self. The restaurant is family owned and feels like home when you enter. The waiters, cooks, and owners greeted us with a smile, and the food was served within 5-10 minutes. The food, which is a mix of both Mediterranean and American classics, was delicious. I shared the veggie combo (rice, baba ghanouj, salad, falafel, veggies, and pita) and a veggie burrito. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options that are both healthy and tasty. Although I enjoy Mim's for dinner, this is a great casual lunch spot for college students and professors! Highly recommend stopping by!

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Chicken kabobs were outstanding. Chicken was moist and had good flavor!!! Don't let the cheap prices fool you the food was excellent.

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If there's better falafel in the Twin Cities, I'd like to know about it! Reasonably priced, fresh, delicious.

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I did a pickup order on a Sunday morning, thank god I did! Now that the farmers markets are in…read moresession it can get really busy inside since it is right next to it along with parking! Be prepared to drive a few circles before finding a spot. My coffees were perfect. The banana was a pretty faint flavor but that's all it needed to complement their smooth espresso. The matcha was also super easy to drink. You have to get a croffle when you're here. I tried the biscoff croffle and it was the best croffle I have ever had. I would pass on the banh mi panini next time, I personally like banh mi bread better than what they use here, I feel like it pulls it all together. Overall would love to come back and try more drinks and croffles. The inside space is gorgeous and open!

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