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    Mimi's Cafe

    3.6 (1k reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    New core memory with my firstborn...was formally introduced to the new girlfriend!
    Cindy B.

    Wonderful food, atmosphere, people. It used to be tradition for my kids and I to come here for my birthday. They are now grown, I moved out of state, so now we come whenever I'm in town! So glad we aren't gluten-intolerant because we sure do love our carbs. Their buttermilk spice muffins would be on my what-to-eat-before-I-croak list. Their food is quality, comforting, and made from scratch.

    Grilled cheese, French onion soup, and fries
    Ann A.

    After my friend did not enjoy her lunch at Disneyland, we decided to eat here since it is right across from Disneyland. They did not give us a difficult time with our service dog. We opted for their half sandwich and soup combination. My colleague was not satisfied with her sandwich, but we both found the French onion soup to be enjoyable. Conversely, I personally savored my grilled cheese sandwich.

    Turkey Dinner
    Celina M.

    We came here for breakfast today before heading back home after a wonderful Disney Trip . The service by Rosa was amazing - Mimi's Cafe was so welcoming and nice . clean restaurant and the food was amazing will be coming again on our Next Disney trip . The fried here are so delicious . Thank you again Mimi's Cafe

    Reuben L.

    What a nice family restaurant. It has an extensive menu. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We ordered a variety of things like the crusted parmesan chicken, pot roast and some pastries. The chicken was tender tied in well with the linguine and flavorful. The pot roast was a little strong in flavor and just ok. Corn Chowder was good with some bread on the side. The bread pudding was excellent for a great dessert. Overall, a great dining experience. I would visit here again when I'm in the area

    "Kids table" they provided us with coloring pages and crayons
    Janet G.

    I was very pleasantly surprised with this visit to Mimi's. This restaurant was in our hotel parking lot and after a long day of travel we went here foe the convenience. We had 4 kids (our server was very tolerant ) and 4 adults in our party and there was truly something for everyone. Love that the kids meals come with so many sides so you don't have to choose and that you can order breakfast any time - even for dinner! The kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes. I appreciated that the menu indicated ways to make items vegan/vegetarian and that their were options beyond just your typical veggie burger. I had the mushroom and onion melt (minus the Brie and butter) and then swapped for a side of steamed broccoli - delicious!! My meat eating family all enjoyed their meals - burgers, steak and for the hungry kids...bread while they waited. I also was surprised to find out it's a French themed restaurant and the decor really does make you feel like you've been transported to Europe - or at least be French Quarter in New Orleans

    This was the muffin that I had as part of my breakfast. Pumpkin. When I go back im getting this again. :-)
    James B.

    Excellent Experience at Mimi's! My wife and I visited Mimi's on Harbor Boulevard right next to Disneyland, and it was easily one of the best restaurant experiences we've ever had. From the moment we walked in, we noticed how spotlessly clean the place was. We were seated immediately, and our server was fantastic--incredibly polite and attentive to everything we needed. The service alone was top-tier. As for the food: * Fresh & Hot: Everything arrived at the table steaming and full of flavor. * The Muffins: Absolutely legendary. You cannot miss these! * Quality: You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. It's rare to find a place where every single detail is perfect, but Mimi's nailed it. If you're in the area, this is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!

    What happened to the bread basket???? Very sad 1/10
    Bob A.

    Very very sad... one of the reason I enjoy coming here is the bread service... unfortunately, there is none... when I asked the server brought out some very sad looking bread that didn't look very appealing... used to love the pumpkin loaf and sour dough... you can look at past photos and see what it used to look like... sadly it's just a memory... and the food quality and service seemed tired and lacking... the french dip was slightly cold as well as the fries... the au jus too salty... and the beef was like it came from a package... the salad leaves were not even cut up... and it was not fresh... I think the only reason this Mimi's is still in business is because it's next to Disneyland and there is a constant stream of customers... and the management does not care... I will not be back...

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    Trinity H.

    The organization of the restaurant isn't the best, our waitress was amazing. She did great but she had like 10 tables and we were a table of 10. So I felt really bad for her. The food came out cold, and for the eggs benedict the eggs were boiled so that was interesting. The flavor was great though; the food was still yummy. Also for the mimosa flight we got served the juice in glasses and was handed a tiny serving of champagne. It wasn't enough to even fill all 3 glasses. It's definitely a good restaurant just not great.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and great service! My vanilla latte was delicious and they made a special order for us that wasn't on the menu!!!

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    Had lunch at Mimi's Cafe and our server Yoseli was awesome, she was very attentive and very nice!

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    Yoseli was awesome to help us and the customer service was great!! Had great service and very attentive.

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    Good Virgin Mojitos. Our waitress was very patient with our group of 4 adults and 3 kids.

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    Filet Mignon braised wagyu beef cheeks, crispy polenta, cabernet essence
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    4.4
    (704 reviews)
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    $13 and very dry all around the edges. I wouldn't have served this or at least kept it unsliced…read moreuntil ordered. Very disappointed go the price. I also didn't appreciate the attitude given when we asked for separate boxes for this and a slice of cake. Not sure if they were having a bad day or what, but we were delivering the slice to a family member in a nursing home and it was awkward to do this in the single box. I was going to let this go, but the dry bread pudding when I finally got home reminded me....

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    Location is on the second floor.
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    Carrot Cake and Almond and Matcha Croissant (Croissant Aux Amandes)
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    4.8
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    This intimate tapas restaurant really blew me away. Reservations are recommended due to the small…read moresize, but my friend and I came in on a weeknight at opening and were able to be seated. Our server was very warm and helpful. For two of us we ordered one heavier dish and 3 on the lighter side and I actually left pretty stuffed. The menu is always evolving so I'd love to return, but for this visit we started with the bread and ham butter. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the ham butter imparted so much flavor. My favorite item that we ordered was the Galician Octopus. The thin slices were perfectly executed and the flavors underneath packed a punch. I would pass on the Gambas al Ajillo. While the shrimp were large, I found myself wishing that they had some char. The Summer Squash Salad was a perfect complement to the other dishes. I found the squash ribbons to be unique, the dressing to be light and fresh, and the inclusion of small bits of cheese to impart just the right amount of saltiness to the dish. Because we were celebrating my birthday, they gave us a complimentary slice of the basque cheesecake with a candle in it. Typically I'm not a big fan of this type of cheesecake, but theirs was wonderful and we ate the whole thing. I'm always appreciative when a restaurant does a little something extra for a special occasion. Extra props to our server because she noticed the gift that my friend brought for me and took it upon herself to inquire about the occasion and bring the dessert. It's those little touches that mean a lot.

    Went for an anniversary dinner and it was such a nice cozy romantic dinner. It is not ok for big…read moregroups but more intimate 1-4 people gatherings. We ordered the bread + ham butter to go with the saltiness of the Cantabrian anchovies, pork pate (i wouldnt order again) it reminded me of spam from a can, elote de verano (corn pieces), Galician octopus (must order) nice, flavorful and tender, piquillo peppers (delicious iberian pork with fennel slaw (must order). They were nice to give us a complementary cheesecake for our anniversary for a candle. The chef brought the food to our table and our server was attentive. The cocktails were also delicious! I am craving another red sangria now :p There is ample parking space so you do not need to walk very far to the resturant.

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    4.5
    (53 reviews)
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    Went to The Rosemary Room really enjoyed it the atmosphere was great also the service peewee the…read morebar tender hit us with some great drinks overall we had a great time and experience definitely will be coming back to enjoy more of there house drinks and some good food too specially on happy hour time.

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    4.9
    (235 reviews)
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    $$

    Wait, how have I not reviewed Colony Wine Merchant yet?! CWM is an absolute gem…read more My husband and I started going here about 4 years ago after I hosted a private event here. Ever since then, it's become a regular spot for us. The owners Sonya and Mike are truly what make Colony special -- but so does their incredible staff. I can't say enough good things about Shalene, Molly, Camille... anyone we come in contact with is always so sweet and attentive. The wine selection speaks for itself. Sonya does a great job at bringing a rotating selection that we always enjoy. There is always a featured flight that, a great selection of white, red, and bubbles, and they even have some craft beers available as well. There is also a great selection of wine to purchase to take home with you after. But the food. Oh my, you don't just go to Colony for the wine because their food is absolutely FANTASTIC. You can't go wrong with their charcuterie, and let me tell you they have the BEST french fries in Orange County. The daily specials have never disappointed and on Tuesday nights you can't get one of the best grilled cheese around. We love visiting on Thursday nights because the owner Mike does live music on Thursdays where he sings and plays the guitar. This last year, my husband got us their wine membership which we have really enjoyed. Every other month you get a curated four wine selection and you get to come during a window to pick up your wine and you get two free flights to enjoy when you pick up. Pays for half the membership in itself. My only complaint? It's not closer to our house... which maybe is a good thing. And I won't deduct a star over it.

    This review is a bit overdue as we stopped here in November 2025 to have a glass of wine before…read moregoing to the Anaheim Ducks game. To our surprise, we were so thrilled to see Colony Wine Merchant had a good sized menu with various options to choose from: small bites, appetizers, entrees and dessert. We weren't too hungry so we opted for the daily sandwich of the day and their seasonal soup offering. Every bite from both items was enjoyed so much. The soup had the perfect consistency of creaminess followed by savory tomato flavor. It had some delicious (and I think) roasted potatoes, and the side of roasted sourdough with roasted tomatoes was perfection and really brought the dish together beautifully. The daily sandwich of the day was also fantastic! We remember biting into the sandwich and it melting in our mouth. The bread was beautifully crunchy and the meat with all its toppings inside couldn't have been any better. For our drinks, we opted to do a tasting of whites and reds. The wines were selected by our host (if I recall) and remember enjoying them all. It was fun to taste not only different varietals, but wines from different parts of the world. I was especially excited to see they had a really great selection of wine bottles to purchase in their wine shop. I happened to see one of my favorite ones there. We ended up purchasing a sparkling wine bottle at the end of our experience to have with our thanksgiving meal the following day. The service was A+. Every interaction from when we first walked in the door, being seated, being provided food recommendations, was a great experience. The ambiance is perfectly casual with a slight elevatedness to it. You don't have to wear a cocktail dress or tux to come here but it's definitely a perfect date night place or to come with friends and loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal followed by great wine. We were on a time crunch and wish we would have stayed to enjoy an actual entree but look forward to being back in town and visiting Colony Wine Merchant again.

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