Mimi's Hummus would've gotten a 5-star review if not for: 1) Missing the mark by not including falafels on their menu. Seriously, hummus but no falafel? It would have been amazing to eat both together. 2) Our waitress who instantly went cold when I asked about gfree items. Listen, I'm not being trendy or whatever and if I am why the hate? I have an autoimmune disease that can potentially give me GI cancer in the near future; so please rearrange your judgmental face and try not to ooze skepticism when I inquire about such things. I'm not trying to change the menu, just gonna order what I can be allowed to eat w/o getting sick. Those israeli chocolate balls for dessert were the bomb tho. read more

Mimi's Hummus is a really great and reasonably priced place to get delicious Middle Eastern food. There aren't too many places in the area that serve hummus this good. It's a very small and quaint space, so I don't recommend going with a large group. Service was great and our server was very friendly and attentive. We started out with the tahini hummus which was amazing! I could have eaten that alone. Next, I had the chicken couscous which came with chicken patties, couscous, zucchini, and asparagus. The vegetables were so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I didn't get to try anything on the dessert menu, but everything sounded amazing. I'll definitely be back! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Chicken with couscous and roasted vegetables. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I preface this review by saying that normally feel MEH about Hummus in general. With that being said, this place was a pleasant surprise. Decor/Ambiance 4/5 - It was a super frigid day, and this place felt like my parent's cozy kitchen. High ceilings and warmly-colored walls beckoned us to enter and sit down. Service 4/5 - Plates were brought out pretty fast, and with little fuss. She seemed a bit distracted, but didn't make any mistakes. Food 4/5 - We ordered the traditional shakshuka, the cauliflour salad, and the mushroom hummus. The portions were pretty large. - Shakshuka- super delicious and warmed us right up. Definitely get this or a variation of it if you come here. - Mushroom Hummus- also amazing. The mushroom taste doesn't overpower, but is distinctly apparent. - cauliflour salad- This was just ok. Bottom line- Would definitely come again. read more

One word "nice": Mimi is super nice The Hummus tastes nice Cute 20 something waitstaff look nice The one black guy in there, who happens to be the chef..... nice Vegetarians who love the cute decor act nice The young professionals who got priced out of park slope and gotta live off the Q's review's are nice Personally, price is right, it didn't blow my mind, and I think you're all jerks. read more

I love Mimi's. It is probably the restaurant I frequent most often. I usually get one of the small plates (I've tried and loved them all, but I think the cauliflower and eggplant are my favorites), a hummus (mushroom and tahini are my favorites) and a mint & sage tea (yum). The food is always fresh and delicious. I often fantasize about the steamy puffiness of the pita bread. You leave feeling full, but in a healthy, satisfied way. The atmosphere is light and cozy, whether in summer or winter. It is a perfect after-the-farmer's-market meal. Until recently, I would have easily given Mimi's 5 stars (or more if possible!). However, I've noticed a change in the quality of service in the past 3 or 4 times I've been there. This has coincided with a change in the waiting staff. The past two times I ate at Mimi's, the waitress forgot the pickles/olives that go with the hummus. When I asked, she seemed annoyed. People forget things - I don't mind that. I just miss the easy, friendly service of the past. read more

This is a very nice intimate little spot in courtelyou road. The food tastes really good . The hostess lets you know the approximate/close to exact time u will seat down. It has few tables and can accommodate maybe around 20 people or less. I come here for brunch and dinner. It does not disappoint. They will give a wine bottle size glass in each table. The food wait is maybe 15-20 minutes. I am a fan of thier Semolina pancake with honey and butter on the side. Yummy This is a place to grab your Sunday brunch and just want some peace.. read more

It took five months of living in the Ditmas Park area for me to finally try this place, but I'm so glad I finally did! it's a small space with a relaxed intimate vibe, lovely for a casual date or dinner with a friend. I have now been to Mimi's twice, no wait for a table on either occasion. I loved the eggplant hummus, za'atar pita (a must order!), and all of the small plates. Mushroom hummus and mujaddara bowl were okay - perfectly tasty but just not my thing. I would love to see more lamb on the menu - as of my last visit, merguez was the only lamb option. I think going and sharing the salad mezze and an order of za'atar pita is THE move. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

Wanted this place to be my Ditmas Park go to comfy neighborhood spot but alas. Experience was uneven. Opted for the dinner tasting menu. Delicious & lively Carrot Salad was easily the best thing we had, sadly the size of a tea-cup saucer. Disappointing & mushy Lamb Pie was texturally un-appealing, sadly the size of Fido's doggie-bowl. The Hummus was most tasty. Yet despite dipping pita like it was a ladle had to keep reordering, at a dollar per, it's just annoying. Shouldn't be hard to send out corresponding amounts. Dessert was an odd 1 mini-choco/coconut doughnut. Tasty but again 1 bite morsel. Considering as well the sparsity and density of the interior, stiff bistro chairs the open kitchen 20 feet away, it's not really an ambiance to wanna relax in. But yet the bill would reflect you had a more substantial evening at $30/per when you get an entree and shared hummus/small plates. All things considered, mostly tasty but pricey for the experience and small plates of largely vegetables and beans. read more

The food is delicious, very flavorful with good ingredients. Get the shwarma bowl and the mushroom hummus. We ordered and picked up but after seeing some people Of the plates at the restaurant, it looks like the takeout portions are much smaller. The restaurant is small but cozy. read more

Today the server was kind enough to recommend that I order a different dish for "a more interesting experience." As soon as they add something vegan to their brunch menu I'll be up for a more "interesting" experience. For now, the server didn't have to be haughty just because I said no. I wanted hummus. I got hummus. Life isn't always interesting. The hummus is fine. I'd say the place is fine but every time I've gone in there for some hummus the service has been on the crap end. So really not fine. read more

Cute little spot for brunch, or breakfast anytime of the day. they serve shakshukas- this israeli dish made with eggs, tomotoes, and lots of other ingredients like sausage and veggies- it is a bit SPICY but very delicious and filling. It is a LARGE portion. Their semolina pancakes are to die for! Get them and share with people, they are so moist and have a great honey taste! Also, really good (warm) pita and hummus (freshly made), get a plate (or several) to share with friends. read more

This place is so darling, as is their staff and their Mediterranean twinged Middle Eastern cuisine. This is why it hurt my heart to learn a few days ago, that they were held up at gunpoint. Despite the trauma of that very recent experience, our waitress/hostess had the biggest smile on her face and was genuine in her love of the food. My friend and I were the sole people in there, after coming in an hour to closing time. I felt peckish; my friend ravenous. Both of us were satisfied with our choices. Loved the carrot and Bulgarian feta salad - salty, lemony and full of coriander seeds making it have a semi-pickled flavor. My friend's cauliflower salad and choice of hummus with black beans seemed to satisfy him fairly well. What was truly amazing was the wine he ordered. A wine so "oak-y" and earthy, it tasted like an old church in France. Name: Chateau Maris (Carignan, 2012). Find a way to acquire a bottle. It might change your life! My only meh moment was the Turkish coffee I ordered. It wasn't very robust; more like the watery "Elite" brand my ex's Israeli mom used to pass off to me as "the same as Greek coffee." Um, no. I'm a spoiled, snob with that stuff. Refer to the Guloglu review. Otherwise, I want to envelop this place in a huge, protective hug. May it stay successful and a part of Cortelyou's fabric for years to come. read more

I went the first week they opened, and I enjoyed it- but didn't yelp. I have gone few times since-- and now all I want to do is yelp my praises. FRESH ingredients- and the menu designed so you can still taste them. a subtle Middle Eastern if you will. No heavy sauce or over done spices. Such a cute little space and the owner, is equally as sweet. She used me as a tester for her new coffee machine, she got it to work perfectly...but I was wired for the rest of the day! thanks ambiance charming- but tiny so couples or your little friends. read more

Everything at Mimi's is amazing - which you've heard. I had no idea that hummus could hold flavors so rich, delicate, and complex. The Eggplant Caviar is something I could eat every day of my life. Their lentil soup was velvety, spicy, and also packed with flavor. There are tons of things on the menu, and many specials. It's one of the best places to eat on the strip. However, you pay for the privilege. If you're grabbing a snack to have at Sycamore, or party nibbles, it's okay, but for one person, it's a bit much for lunch. I've yet to try their brunch, though, though I've heard it's something to see. read more

Every friend I take to Mimi's loves it. I could live off their small plates alone. For me, an ideal meal at Mimi's consists of the following: * Cauliflower salad with parsley and tahini dressing * Eggplant "caviar" with parsley, tahini and honey * Beet with onion and parsley * Labane cheese with za'atar and olive oil (they sell these first two next door) * Warm whole wheat pita * Coconut-rolled chocolate balls aka Punchim (do not omit the h before googling this.) But everything else I've tried is good. They also deliver. When I lived in the neighborhood, I used to order a few small plates that would last me two to three meals. They make great fillings! Just spoon leftovers into a hunk of baguette. Mmm. read more

O. M. G. A life-saver! I stumbled into Mimi's one hot summer afternoon, quite pissed that Difara's turned out to be CLOSED on a Tuesday, then my Plan C (A Farm on Adderley, opposite Mimi's was open but the guy at the bar told me the kitchen shut at 3 pm). Man, I was hungry and tired, and I had trekked out from the East Village to eat in this part of Brooklyn so I wanted to EAT! Mimi's appeared as an oasis - I ordered the first thing the waitress described: the Iranian sandwich. It came with a delightful Israeli salad - read all the other reviews here about how good that salad is, and my sandwich with its amazing hummus was The Best. I stayed for a Turkish coffee and three chocolate balls rolled in coconut - also AMAZING. This place turned my afternoon around, and I will DEFINITELY make a beeline for it if I am ever within a mile of Ditmas Park again. read more

Prepare to be amazed. The flavors, the textures, the ambiance, even the pricing are exceptional. I rarely wax hyperbolic, but Mimi's Hummus delivers a truly remarkable experience and warrants the praise. Gram Parsons and Alice Coltrane on the hi-fi, delicious beets and flatbread on my plate, and best... hummus... EVER. Amazing! read more

Mimi's Hummus is my family's favorite place to get brunch in the neighborhood. The customer service is AMAZING, and I've never been disappointed by anything I've had on their menu. If you dislike hummus, then come to Mimi's Hummus and try some of the best hummus you've ever had. I think my go-to dish is the Shakshuka Merguez, but, as I said, everything's tasty here. FYI: Very small space. If you want to come here with a group of four on the weekend for brunch, then be at Mimi's Hummus at least 10 minutes before they open! read more

Wow!!! What a wonderful place. Excellent. I had the lamb sausage with tomato and eggs on to, a beet salad and a yoghurt salad !! All great!! The food all has some special theme flavor to it . You could tell all the care and talent that was put into it. The staff was friendly and helpful. The music and decor was also good. There is also a great view of some handsome Fire Men across the Street. There 5 months.. Don't miss it. read more

Mimi's Hummus is AMAZING! It is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a fun evening with friends! From the excellent service to the adorable decor to the fantastic food it is an A+++ I have dined at Mimi's at least 6 times and it is consistent, every time! If there is a wait, it is well worth it. Reasonable prices great staff and stellar food. It is the perfect spot for a vegetarian, vegan or meat eater! IT IS A MUST TRY! read more

This place is tiny! I like how you can see into the kitchen and everything they are preparing. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. I tried the cauliflower salad (meh, I don't like cauliflower and expected Mimi's to somehow make it palatable but it still isn't), grape leaves (bite sized and delicious), standard and meat hummus (very good and the warm wheat pitas make it even better) and the cheese dip (my favorite). We used a Blackboard coupon and even though Mimi's is very affordable, it made it an extra good deal. A very yummy option for lunch or dinner in this 'hood. I only with the pepper stuffed with lamb was available or this lamb pie that the other reviewers were talking about... guess they were out of lamb even though it was early in the night. read more

Best joint in our neighborhood. Awesome food and our no brainer go to place for lunch and dinner. Their bowls and hummus with mushrooms are the my favorite. read more

Loved this place. Came here with my fiancee and her aunt. Tried a few things: Mint&Sage tea : awesome. I make it at home now every day. Hummus w beef & pine nuts. Awesome. I eat hummus quite often, but can't say I enjoy it. I loved this and it was very flavorful, a bit of Moroccan flavor to it. Eggs poached in tomato sauce & lamb sausage which came in a small cast-iron skillet that kept the food warm : again, great, and a hint of Moroccan flavor to it in the sauce which was great; ordered an extra side of lamb sausage due to the awesomeness. The decor is minimalistic, but since it's a small lunch place, it makes sense. read more

The atmosphere is warm, and suitable for gatherings or no occasion at all. Very good food. read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Kebabs on rice, spicy. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Needed to grab some quick to go food before heading to Penn Station and decided to pick a tabouleh and some grape leaves from Mimi's. While not necessarily super cheap, the food was really good!! Would be back. read more

If you love hummus--this place lives up to it's name. We tried the mushroom hummus and it was authentic and filling. The whole wheat pitas are nice and thick--not like dry flaky stuff that I've had other places. The Iraqi sandwich is delicious and filling. It's messy though, so don't order it if you're on a first date. My friend had the Megadara and he let me try some. It had the perfect taste of sweet and tangy with a hint of pine nut. I also indulged in the home made sage mint tea, and that was delightfully refreshing. This is a great place for healthy filling food at a reasonable price. read more

Loved it ! Absolutely in LOVE ! I had to commute an hour from Queens and my trip was totally worth it because the food we had was phenomenal! The hummus with mushroom was so creamy and so flavorful, and the pita breads, so soft and fluffy! And the beef sandwich was spectacular as well! I am willing to travel all the way to Brooklyn just for the food from there, so will definitely go again! Also, the service was good too.. The place was so quaint and homely :) A very pleasant experience! read more

4 stars, because the price outweighs the food, slightly. It's kind of expensive for how little you get. That being said, at least what you get is delicious. The lebane is greaaaaat. I'm seriously addicted to the stuff. My boyfriend did not care for the tahini hummus at all, but I loved it (despite an opposition to pine nuts). They deliver. The delivery guy didn't know the total at first, but then remembered it was on a receipt in his pocket. That was kind of weird. At least he was nice. read more

Mimi's is the type of place I would avoid yelping about. I don't want to compete in a tiny restaurant that I love for a table with you. That sentiment should be enough. It's 2014 the secret is out. Mimi's is awesome. If you have the luxury of a flexible schedule GO FOR THE LUNCH SPECIAL. GET THE CARROT SALAD ON THE SIDE ... caps necessary.. read more

Delicious! My very favorite thing is the branzino bowl with lentils. The skin on fish is just the right amount of crispy. They also sell their spicy sauce on the side in take home jars, I recommend adding it to just about anything. read more

Loved it. Highly recommended. Great hummus, perfect labane (perfect!), really tasty salads (tried the cauliflower salad and the beet)... but rather than going into details about these items, I want to focus your attention on one thing: chocolate balls. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you came here and did not finish off your meal with a serving of these tasty balls. Order them. Eat them. Eat these tender, chewy balls. They will not disappoint you. Maybe, in your life, at some point, you have been disappointed by balls, either yours or someone else's? If so, you should make it a point to try these balls, for they will restore your faith. In balls. Chocolate balls. Eat them. Order some to takeaway and share them with your family. Give your kids some balls to eat. Your parents. Your neighbors. (One note, for Mimi: Mimi, please change your menu to use grass-fed or free-range meat. Pretty please?) read more

Went to this place last night for the 1st time, and it's terrific. Small, but terrific. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could (5 stars for me is reserved for, I don't know, Le Bernardin or something like that - call me odd but that's just how I roll). My friend and I had: meat hummus, grape leaves and labene, which is basically yogurt with herbs. All were delish. And the ingredients were clearly of the freshest. The only (very slight) negative: the waitress was at times a bit aggressive with the upsell (something while you're waiting, an add'l drink besides the wine, coffee, etc.). But that's just NYC: someone's selling you all the time. The main thing is it was a great - and filling - meal in a nice atmosphere. And while I don't know, my impression is this is exactly the way these dishes would taste if you ordered them in Tel Aviv. They seem to already be developing a following, and I know I'll be back many times. A lovely addition to the Ditmas Park restaurant scene. ^ Since I wrote the previous, I've been back a second time, had the mujjadara. It was lovely - a nice combo of warm lentils & cous cous & cool yogurt as a condiment. 4.5 stars for sure. read more

This is the lightest, fluffiest Hummus I've had in New York, so Far. It also has less salt than most Mediterranean joints. It may even rival my favorite spot Soom Soom, if it wasn't all the way in Brooklyn. For dessert I had the cake, which came wading in a pool of fresh lemon and honey. More sweet than tart it had a great moist texture. Overall the food was fresh and good. read more

I can't believe that it took me so long to try Mimi hummus when my co-worker highly recommended this place a year ago! I finally made it here for brunch a month ago and have been back since. Waitstaff are super friendly and hummus is super fresh and tasty. I tried both Tahini hummus and Shakshuka margez, it's the perfect combo. I love that their pita bread are soft and warm! read more

Note to the owner- when you have a open kitchen make sure your cooks are wearing gloves and the cooks do not eat as there cooking. Your customers can see. i recently tried your restaurant and the food was good, the servers had good customer service skill and the cook was wearing gloves. So i came back a week later unfortunately the second time i tried your restaurant i notice a different cook and he was not wearing gloves while cooking and was eating as he was cooking. So i cancel my order and left. I came back tonight to give another try but again the same cook was working and he was leaning on the counter and eating food as he was cooking his fingers were in his mouth and then was cooking and handling customers food, never wearing gloves. So again i cancel my order and nicely told the server what i observed and my reason for canceling the order. Its to bad when workers disrespect the owners and customer and do not pratice food safety and sanitary process. I wish i had my camera to film what i saw so health department could see too. I write this review to help and protect owner and customer. read more

For what it is, it is great. A place for date and easy food. Would I consider this place the best food in the area. No way. Price is omg overpriced? First time going to a Mediterranean place where it's more about the ambiance then the food. Great date place for sure but definitely not a good dinner spot. Go a few block off on Ocean pkwy and there's a strip of real Mediterranean food for 1/3 of the price. This is a small spot with bench outside where you drink your coffee and watch the hunky firefighters across the street. With many 2 seat spots, we have no problem finding a spot on a weekday. I will ask the waiter for suggestion or just go on yelp and look at the picture. It's not the food; it's just the ambiance. I will just go for 1 appetizer and a main course since they are pretty big portion for dinner. Have fun. read more

At some point, we had to ask if it was for real. The pita was fresh, fluffy and warm. The meat hummus was so good I almost cried. The meat filo pie was gorgeous and delicious. Also nice to BYOB. Our server was super sweet and opened beers for us. They also sent out some chocolate balls at the end - I was really surprised at how much I liked them! read more

Mimi's Brooklyn - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute and simple place, with good Hummus and healthy food. I never met the owner, but i hope i will one day so i will be able to tell her that i just the place. They also offer take away and it remain fresh even 2-3 days after. One thing i didn't like, and that is the quality of the pita-bread they gave me, which didn't feel fresh enough, and kind of a contradiction to the fresh feeling the place give you. read more

The food was hands down delicious. I got one of the bowls and it's nice helping for the price. They also have a great deal with the neighboring market that brings you a jar of any of the listed beers for $14. You can even get it refilled afterwards if you stop by for only $8.50. The restaurant space itself is very very tiny. A group of 8 would probably take up half if not more of the restaurant. I went alone which was nice but honestly it feels more like a date spot. Quiet with a dim candlelit feel. Wouldn't go back alone but definitely with my girlfriend. read more

If I lived closer, I'd imagine getting fatter and fatter with each hummus stuffed pita and...no let's not go there. The food was fresh and well seasoned. The israeli salad was refreshing and cooling, while the shakshuka eggs was a wonderfully light tomato stew. The hummus was good which really means I've never had poor hummus. We also ordered a panna cotta like dessert with fresh fruit. I really love this place! read more