Mimi's Cafe

3.4 (967 reviews)

ModerateAmerican, Breakfast & Brunch, French

Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Chris T.

A group of us got together for breakfast this morning, and it was great. I had the Brioche French Toast Le Grande and it was very good. It was stuffed with an orange and cream cheese marmalade and topped with berries, and came with eggs and choice of sausage or bacon. The French toast was so moist and delicious. What a great stop for breakfast and coffee.

Theresa R.

Once again, we had a wonderful brunch date here. Their muffins are a must try! I enjoyed their chilaquiles, while my husband ordered an omelette. We can't wait to visit this restaurant again. 5/5 stars for food, ambiance, and great service

Kandy F.

It's been a long time since we've eaten at Mimi's Cafe. We were here celebrating my brother in law's birthday. I was surprised the parking lot seemed empty. Well, to be fair, the parking lot to all the businesses in this side of the shopping center looks like a ghost town. Ample parking for sure. We were a group of ten for Sunday dinner. I ordered the French Quarter Burger without the bun with a side house salad. It was delicious! I was told the Bacon Bleu Cheese & Walnut salad was good. The Asian Chicken Salad was another hit. I was told the Jambalaya was delicious! The French Pot Roast was amazing. The Mushroom & Brie Melt was good. The Turkey Royale and the Five-Way Grilled Cheese were good. The warm bread and butter was devoured by our group FAST! The different muffins were also a hit. Especially the upside down pineapple muffins. Overall, we enjoyed our outing. A shared family meal is always a blessing. Our waitress worked hard bringing the meals and refilling the drinks. She checked in on us often. The restaurant was clean and well maintained. The price point was very competitive.

brandon y.

This Mimi's Cafe has been open since I was in high school. That's like over 20 years ago. I only went there once when it first opened and for some reason, I told my life let's go to Mini's Cafe. I got the pot pie which had a good amount of chicken. I do prefer more sauce in it. My wife got the burger which was decent. The food doesn't wow me, but it feels kind of homey. Like that feeling when Marie Callendars was still around. Are waitress was nice and attentive. I give it 3 stars, because it doesn't wow me, but it is a solid restaurant.

Mary H.

Came for an early dinner on the road to home and we were promptly seated and drink order taken. Service was attentive the whole time, food was as expected and all was great! The wings were a bit pricey and the same cost as the meal . I ordered a honey bran muffin to go, and they are smaller than I remember. So many Mimi's have closed that it was nice to see one still here. It was good, but nothing really great or special. I would probably pick a different place next time I'm in the area.

Rich W.

Came here with a group of 10 friends for breakfast; greeted and seated within minutes. All of us, except for 3, got coffee which was piping hot and fresh. Popular plates ordered were the Salmon Benedict, Chicken and waffles and the chorizo breakfast omelette. Everyone enjoyed their plates; I thought my omelette was ok. The chorizo was ground too fine and overcooked; I wish there was more of a chew to it, or at least have them diced. Waitress was attentive with refilling water and coffee. Overall a good breakfast for the group; just wish mine was "raveable" (it was a new item to the menu too).

Tinah Y.

It's been a while since I've been here. There muffins come out pipping hot. When I cut into it, I saw steam coming out. You can't get it better than that! Mimi still have the best muffin in town! The green goddess salad with salmon was delicious. It's a good place to meet up and share a few dishes and just catch up with family and friends.

Blanche M.

My review is solely on their holiday menu and service. We always seem to visit for the holidays, but be sure to make a reservation! Even with a reservation, you're bound to wait. Our waits averaged from 30-40 minutes, WITH a reservation. Imagine if you don't. Whomever are the staff seating people should figure out a new strategy. Their holiday menu is pretty small, but if they offer brunch it helps with your selection. The lunch menu has big portions. We enjoyed their steak and shrimp pasta. Although we like their brunch menu better. Our server was so sweet! I wish I got her name because she deserves some recognition for being able to handle so many people during that time period, while being super nice and calm. Thank you to our server for making our time pleasant!

Elizabeth M.

We came for Mother's Day, and while I usually give restaurants grace on busy holidays, this experience was disappointing. The lobby was messy and covered in leaves, which wasn't a great first impression. It took about 20 minutes just to get water and place our order, and another 35-40 minutes to receive our food. I ordered the quiche and potatoes, but unfortunately, the food didn't taste fresh. What really threw me off was watching a server shake vegetables out of plastic microwaveable packaging directly onto a plate--something I've never seen in a dine-in restaurant. Throughout the meal, no one came by to refill our waters or check in on us, and after we finished eating, we waited over 20 minutes just to get the check. The only highlight was the muffins--they were genuinely delicious and the best part of the meal.

Food was delicious, and the blackberry mimosa was perfect! Our server, Jaden, was friendly, attentive, and very easy on the eyes too . Everything we ordered was fantastic, and the whole experience was great. Definitely coming back!

Clarissa F.

Decided to order to-go breakfast. I ordered a two-egg cornbeef hash breakfast with carrot muffin on the side. Not my typical breakfast order but I felt like some cornbeef hash. Least to say, I was disappointed. My "plate" container was very skimpy that I thought I didnt even receive any corn beef hash. I moved potatoes around and found maybe a spoon full of corn beef hash. A bit frustrating because I usually like breakfast here when I dine-in. For the price I pay $19.22, I expect my to-go meals to be the exact same as if I were to sit in the restaurant. If you're going to give me half the entree, charge me half the price. But of course, that will never be the case. Not sure if I'd order breakfast to-go again. We'll see. On a positive note, my order was ready and on-time. The service was slow in acknowledging me but was friendly. So my suggestion, Mimi's, I think you need to re-evaluate how you send out your orders to-go since more restaurants will be opening up in EG in the near future, you will have to compete for patrons. Something to think about.

Dianne M.

Great service. Great food!! I ordered a veggie egg whites omelette. Many other times, the food was delicious too!! They do not disappoint!! Next time I'll try the salmon benedict or chicken & waffles.

rodney g.

The corn chowder was amazing and the artichoke dip was awesome food came out quick and hot plenty of parking restaurant was clean and not that busy @6:30 pm service was great definitely coming back for breakfast

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Gregg L.

2 years ago

Food was great, service was really friendly and attentive . I appreciate that the bathrooms were clean, always a plusss !!

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M G.

2 years ago

Great food and service will be be coming back again breakfast is really good as well as the pasta

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Ashley E.

3 years ago

Went here for a family breakfast after a busy wedding weekend! Our server (sorry can't remember name!!) was very respectful, nice, and alert to any of our needs. We were a pretty big party and the whole order got put in correctly and he remembered to note all of our custom changes and requested extras. It was only my second time here but I've had a great experience both times. Thank you! read more

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Great meal but my only issue, is the Provencal Garlic Chicken has too much salt for me to consume. Had it taken back. Did not replace it because it's automatically pre-seasoned, which is too bad because the chicken was great. I ended up eating only the salad instead. Manager Mike & waitress Kathleen ; Took care of my issue with the food. read more

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Robin L.

3 years ago

06/14/23 Hamburger was good. French fries were skinny straws like McDonalds serves, they were terrible. Mimi's needs step it up in French fries department! Bathroom was dirty so was the carpet, not very appetizing. This the Mimi's on Laguna in Elk Grove Califonia. read more

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Hannah J.

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We came for dinner in feb after a movie and it was great the service was amazing the guy was so nice. We decided in March before our next girls night out to the movies we would go to Mimi's again. This time it was horrible! her name is Pamela. She was very rude. There was something really gross in the water cup, we asked her for a new water and she grabs it doesn't say anything gets a new water puts it on the table and walks away! Once we get our food she brings a ranch and then never comes back! We never got drink refills. It was absolutely horrible service. She has extremely bad customer service and we won't be back. We will find somewhere else to go for our monthly dinners read more

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Julie T.

7 years ago

- Santa Fe Omelet (now renamed Sunrise) 4/5 - Egg White and Veggie Omelet 3/5 - Egg & Bacon Croissant Sandwich (replaced bacon with avocado) 2/5 - Mix & Match Trio (salad, grilled cheese, and tomato basil soup) 2/5 - Muffins (HIGHLY recommend the blueberry) 5/5 - Mimosas 4/5 Overall, it is my go to for breakfast/brunch food because they conveniently serve it all day, and their muffins are amazing. I would not have high expectations for their service as it can be hit or miss. Beware of the weekends there may be a wait! read more

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Allen A.

3 years ago

Came here for breakfast. It wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. We were there for over 20 min and no one even came to check on us or even bring us any drinks. Meanwhile the waitress was attending to everyone else around us. Every time we tried to get her attention she would answer with I'll be right with you guys. After 30 min, we decided to just leave. read more

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This is always a great place to get breakfast, lunch or dinner. Today I brought my kids in for lunch. We started off with spinach dip as a appetizer. The center was cold so we sent it back to be heated a little more. Service started off a little slow but it was busy so a little understandable when everyone arrives at noon. My daughter got the chicken Parmesan over pasta. Looked good and she said it was also good. It was a big portion so she took half home. My son got the chicken and waffles with a side of eggs. The chicken were chicken breast and he thought it tasted very oily. He didn't know if was just him but my daughter didn't think it did. He said waffle was excellent. I got the meat ball appetizer with a side salad. I actually really liked these and much better than Olive Garden. Lastly I got one of their carrot raisin muffins. This is one of the reasons I come here. It was and moist and with a touch of butter omg! read more

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Rebeca G.

2 years ago

The food was great! But, the service was poor. The owner needs to hire more workers especially during busy seasons like graduation. We waited over an hour just to get our order taken!! We felt so bad for the only waitress hosting a party of 25 and the other area of people. She was the only one! Just have more waitress. read more

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Elise B.

3 years ago

The service was good, but the food was just ok. My salad had old slimy pieces of lettuce in it. The quiche was ok. Ambiance was good

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Blossom M.

3 years ago

First time trying Mimi's Cafe and the customer service was amazing thanks to our server Jo she was a very attentive and sweet the food was amazing and was worth it. Also got a Valentine's Day picture out of it read more

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Ashley N.

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Our server Jacklin was amazing !! Super friendly ! Although one of my friends food came late she was so honest with us and took every measure to make up for it! I will definitely be back for her service ! If you dine here ask for Jacklin! read more

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Derrick S.

4 years ago

My wife and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was clean, relaxed, and Jo was FANTASTIC! She was so personable and attentive, it felt like we were having dinner with family. The food was good, especially the artichoke dip! read more

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Katrina M.

3 years ago

Such great customer service, the employees are so kind whenever my hubby places his order over the phone he tells me about the experience like it was a convo with buds. They also ask preferences you don't usually get to make online. Very thoughtful group! read more

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Helen H.

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It was Thanksgiving, and most places were closed. That is how we ended up here. They had a Thanksgiving menu. I asked the waitress if we can order off the regular menu. She said she didn't know. Ok... She came back with the lunch menu. I wanted breakfast, but we just missed it. Nothing looked too appealing to me, but I decided to order the Le Burger de Madame. It had bacon and a fried egg, so that was as close to breakfast as I was going to get. I had their petite salad as a side. The food took awhile to come out. While we were sitting there, we could smell something burning in the kitchen. When the food did finally come out, I cut into the burger and realized that they forgot the fried egg. The manager happened to stop at our table at that time, and I informed him what the problem was. The waitress said she would bring out my egg. The manager told me I should've sent back the food or they wouldn't learn. After I got the egg, I also realized they forgot the bacon. I had to call the waitress over again. During this time, the manager came over again to criticize his employees to us. He seemed madder than I was about the situation. I ate the egg and the 2 pieces of bacon on the side. The egg yolk oozed out and the bacon was crispy- yum. The burger was ok. It was rarer than I would've liked. The salad was ok too, but I didn't get any dressing, so I had to ask for it. When I was done eating, I needed a box for the rest of my burger. I had to ask for it again when she didn't come out with one. I was less than pleased with the service. The waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. Yeah, it sucks working on Thanksgiving, but it's your job. Maybe she was annoyed with us, but if she did her job right, I wouldn't have had to keep calling her back to our table. read more

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Yulet L.

6 years ago

I love Mimi's Cafe used to come here every Tuesday with my mother. I'm giving it a 1 star review only because, I called to see if they are allowing people to come in and sit down. The host or whoever answered said " I'm sorry I don't understand" then I responded are you guys allowing people to seat in the dining area. He then responded "I don't know what you are trying to say, but if you are wondering if we are open we are" then he hung up the phone. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal but hello! I'm asking because we just went through a pandemic crisis were it only allowed us to get take out and no seating. That's why I'm asking! I would have let it go but it was his condescending voice that frustrated me. Over all the Food is great!!! Those whom answer the phone not so nice. read more

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Miranda G.

2 years ago

horrible just horrible, got sat at 7:40 tonight no one came to take our order, get better staff it wasn't even busy. service sucks!

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Aime R.

2 years ago

Went here with my husband and son and the food was so good. Especially our server Robert was very attentive and so nice. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Reuben R.

2 years ago

When entering Mimi's Cafe, I was delighted by the server Robert. He was an excellent server for my family and I. On top of that, the food was very good. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Melay M.

3 years ago

It's our first visit here at Mimi's and we're definitely coming back! We're looking for a breakfast place in the area and we always just pass it by since rating at Yelp is just 3 stars. In my opinion it should be 5 stars! We were told waiting time was 30 mins and we got seated in 15 mins. Cedric is our waiter and he is awesome! He took our orders and we got our coffee right away and our breakfast came in 15 mins and it was delicious! Their muffins are yummy too! read more

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Willis R.

3 years ago

We had breakfast burritos they had very little flavor and were mostly flour tortilla. And the potatoes were over done with lots of oil. The service was below par, they were slow and I never was asked if I wanted a refill on my coffee. The ambiance was fine. For the price I would recommend going somewhere else. read more

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Natasha B.

6 years ago

I went today for the first time since Covid 19 began. Everything was fabulous. I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent. So much attention to details. We will definitely be back. read more

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Mrs M.

6 years ago

Going to make this quick and to the point without writing a long story of what happen. Customer service by Kimberly 0 stars management needs to do something with her. Food 5 stars!! My table and chairs , menus and spoon for coffee dirty Kimberly seen me start to clean and did not stop me to do what she is getting paid for. When Tanesha brought out our bf I told her that I did not want Kimberly back at our table and reason why, so she took over and let me tell you that woman gave us the BEST customer service! So 5 stars for her!!! read more

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For breakfast, I usually order an omelet. The omelet's here are very filling, plus they come with a muffin, choice of juice and I believe a side of potatoes or something. For lunch, I think I always just end up getting the Pesto Chicken Sandwich on Cibatta bread, I believe that's what it's called, with a side of fries. It has avocados, lettuce, and tomatoes. It's delicious, but it has a lot of calories to me lol. I've been here once for dinner. I ordered an enchilada dish I believe. I thought it was meh. Great customer service. The wait in the morning does get pretty long, but during lunch it isn't bad. read more

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Mimi's is well known for their breakfast but it honestly does not impress me. service was extremely slow for a not so busy Wednesday brunch. I had the two eggs breakfast that came with a bowl of fruit, blueberry muffin, & potatoes. the eggs tasted under cooked and bland. the bowl of fruit was warm, almost like they don't refrigerate it. the blueberry muffin was delicious! it was warm, top was fluffy, and blueberries were fresh. their potatoes weren't anything special, I've had better. my boyfriend had the potatoe cake Benedict and enjoyed it. I had a few bits and wasn't surprised. read more

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John E.

2 years ago

Amazing! Outstanding service , great food! We will definitely be returning! Ambiance on point!

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Carola G.

5 years ago

Food was very bland and took very long to get. If I could rate no stars I would. Don't recommend at all. I ordered a cinnamon French toast and it was disgusting. Then I asked for a regular French toast and it was definitely not what I expected. My daughters Santa Fe omelette looked like scrambled eggs with tortilla chips thrown on a plate. My husbands hash and eggs were also bland. read more

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Rachel C.

3 years ago

Good food. Great service. Our waiter Cedric was kind and attentive. Friendly staff. A little wait busy Saturday morning, but worth the wait.

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Ann C.

5 years ago

I have always loved this place but i haven't dine there since the pandemic! Since they reopened for dine in hubbi and i went there yesterday, we asked is everyone still there? One of the staff said half of the staffs are gone.. sad, also sad to see how horrible this restaurant became with the new staffs, they don't clean the tables and seats well at all! It was filthy and dusty. On the seat where we sat looked like they only wiped half of the seat. Disgusting! Then I looked over on another seats and OMG! It was not wipe at all! Dusty all over! I saw a guy whipping down seats but he didn't spray sanitization, he just used dry bar towel and quick whipped over the chairs and on to the next chairs! Food, the food came out all dried up! Need new chef and some new non lazy staffs who have the knowledge of what a clean place looks like. Luckily we got one of the old waiter, she was respectful and graceful as usual. But chef gotta go, new staff gotta go. I go there to enjoy my morning like before the pandemic when I'm too drained from work to cook in the morning, i like to see clean place , enjoy quality foods. PLEASE CHANGE CHEF AND THE LAZY STAFFS! I do enjoy going there to enjoy my morning with my love ones but i can't enjoy going anymore knowing how filthy the place and how poorly the staffs clean the place, while i'm eating i like to see staff full on sanitized the table and chairs for the next customers, at least i know that's how you guys prepared my table before taking me and and my family to the table to be seated. One more thing i like to add, the utensils are poorly washed, watered spots all over. Look disgusting! read more

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Penny W.

4 years ago

Food was good. I had breakfast crepes. They could of used more tomatoes and spinach. Server was excellent and they were busy. Biggest complaint is cleanliness! Cob webs in windows( don't look up) and corners . bathrooms dirty. Front door window very dirty read more

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Giovanna R.

4 years ago

I love to have breakfast at Mimis Cafe, I always order the eggs benedict, is really good. The service is usually good as well!

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Bill N.

2 years ago

Was traveling through the area. stopped in for a quick bite. Ordered the French onion soup and a drink. Food came quickly and hit. Staff was great. read more

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Sheila O.

3 years ago

Had lunch at Mimi's today and it was a great experience. Our server Jo did an outstanding job. We appreciated her kind spirit and attentive demeanor. Thanks Jo for the great service and happy memories. God bless and all the best. W & S read more

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Jennifer E.

7 years ago

Ahhh...Mimi's. Charming atmosphere and decor, clean restaurant..good food...jazz playing..Mardi gras decor..enjoyable dining. Leftover yummy food. happened to the Mimi's I remember from 20 years ago? This location isn't doing well. Slow, subpar service and just average food selection. The music is modern pop, not jazz or even French, the decor is just blah, and it's not fun anymore. Sadly, its uniqueness is gone, makes it harder to come here when I get the same meal from any other restaurant in the area, including a major competitor across the street (ahem). Sadly, the chain as a whole lost its roots, became an "Americanized" version of French cuisine. Bring back the French/creole fusion! Vive la francaise! Bring back the New Orleans to Mimi's, and your customers will thank you. Merci! read more

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This is my favorite breakfast/brunch dining spot in Elk Grove. I like to request the potatoes be mixed with the corned beef, they do this for me and it comes out tasting wonderful. I also really like the eggs benedict, they will gladly add more spinach and the breakfast potatoes with grilled onion are tops. This is such a relaxing atmosphere, I always feel very welcome. The service has always been great, we have not ever had a bad experience here, a very neat place to come and eat. read more

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Eddie, thank you for the 4 stars, we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Mary W.

3 years ago

Went and dined recently, service was decent, and food was not. For breakfast, I had turkey sausage it did not have grill marks and tasted like it was microwaved. The temp was lukewarm. I am alarmed and very disappointed in the quality and quantity of cuisine in the area. We are spending/being charged more money and receiving less food on the plate. read more

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Monica V.

4 years ago

They don't have enough servers. We waited for over 45 minutes and several people walked out too. I made sure to tell others not to even dare to go. This business was our favorite place to eat not only for the food but for the servers! We'll make sure to continue spreading the word about this restaurant. VERY DISAPPOINTED!! read more

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Mizzram08 ..

4 years ago

Terrible service. Argumentative/unhappy staff. Dirty dishes. Save yourself the trouble and go to ihop instead. Save yourself from this miserable place. read more

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Erin L.

4 years ago

We have been coming to Mimi's for years now and we were always very impressed with service and food! We came here a couple weeks ago and the service was absolutely horrible l! There was barely anyone in the restaurant and we were left waiting in the lobby for 20 minutes! We got up to leave finally and the manager came out and asking us what was wrong! She was extremely rude and condescending towards us. She didn't apologize for our wait and as we left she turned around and said see ya to us! Super unprofessional and rude! I think they are under new management because they have gone down hill big time! We left and went to the spaghetti Factory and had excellent service! We will not be returning to this Mimi's especially with the very rude manager! read more

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9195 W Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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Mimi's Cafe opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

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Mimi's Cafe closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Mimi's Cafe closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Mimi's Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mimi's Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe does have catering options.

Does Mimi's Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Mimi's Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Mimi's Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Mimi's Cafe allow dogs?

No, Mimi's Cafe does not allow dogs.

Does Mimi's Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mimi's Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe has bike parking.

Does Mimi's Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Mimi's Cafe have parking?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Mimi's Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Mimi's Cafe has free WiFi.

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The Sheldon Inn

The service was good! But I had a bad experience. The skirt steak I ordered was cold, unevenly…read morecooked,sliced and blah, no flavor. The chimichurri was strange. Sent it back got crabcakes. They were previously frozen thrown into hot oil and I don't know why everybody's raving about them, crispy, but they were mushy .flavor was good but they were texturally unappetizing. Outdoor seating was nice.

Went to the May and July Girl Dinners. Such a fun idea! Food was so delicious. The first one had…read moretruffle tater tots and it was crispy and savory. The second one was okay, but everything was made well. Service was fabulous. The waitress even described what things taste like to help us determine whether or not we wanted something or not. Ambiance was beautiful. Almost as if you could host a wedding there.

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Inside entrance to the bar area

Brussel Sprouts Appetizer

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Allora

Women-owned & operated

Fine dining

Oh my! Where to start. This was a wonderful meal. It is expensive, but what an amazing meal. We…read morestarted with cocktails. My wife had "it must be Summer. This is like a special French 75. I loved my Paloma. We had the four coarse tasting. For antipasti she had panzanella. I loved the smoked corn vellutata. This was a cool smokey corn soup. Very refreshing on a warm evening. For pasta she had bucatini ala Traponese. I really enjoyed agnolotti. It was wonderfully light but quite flavorful. For entrees she loved scallops. The pork loin was great for me. She loved her desert of ciambella while I savored bomboloni. The staff assisted us perfectly with helpful suggestions and prompt attention. The only minor concern was excess noise on the patio. We're getting older so for us the loud fan and a few loud other diners were a slight inconvenience, but overall our experience at Allora was superb. Thank you.

My partner and I celebrated our one year anniversary here and had a fabulous time. Our server was…read moreamazing, the service was impeccable and the food lived up to the expectations. We got the three course option: antipasti, an entree and dessert. I picked the porchetta tonnato ( pork belly salad) for the antipasti, scallop for entree and ciambella for dessert. They also brought out palate cleansers and complimentary prosecco for our anniversary which was so appreciated. The scallop was the most tender scallop I've ever tasted, it just melts in your mouth and perfectly seared. The ciambella has limocrllo macaropone, so soft and not overly sweet on a layer of olive oil cake. Reservations are a must. I booked a week before hand and there were limited availability. I would definitely come back for a special occasion! The parking lot is TINY but there are plenty of street parking.

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TORTELLINI EN BRODO - Branzino, scallop, fermented corn, Jimmy Nardello peppers.

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HAMACHI CRUDO* - Cured Hamachi, marinated beets, Calabrian chili

Mattone Ristorante

4.3

(289 reviews)

9.5 mi

A group of 5 of us came to Mattone Ristorante for lunch today to celebrate a coworker's birthday…read more It was my first time at Mattone, but I remember visiting this location years ago when it was Espanol with my family for different occasions. Mattone Ristorante is located in East Sacramento, across from Corti Brothers and Chipotle. The inside was modern, clean and upscale looking although I did miss the more homey authentic feel of Espanol. I ordered the Caesar Salad and Lasagna - I ate every last bite of both dishes. The 12 layer lasagna was delicate and light while the Caesar Salad was refreshing and not overly dressed. My coworker got the beet salad and she said it was the best salad she ever had. The bread basket was so good too - seasoned house made breadsticks and foccacia bread slices with whipped butter - chef's kiss! Service was great and our water glasses were never empty! While we passed on dessert, I was very intrigued by the Cappuccino Cheesecake - I will definitely be back for that! I'll be back during dinner time to try more dishes - maybe for a date night with my husband!

If you're looking for one of those hidden gem Italian spot, this is it. It's family-owned, the…read moreservice is genuinely attentive without ever feeling rushed, and they embrace a true course-style dining experience that makes every meal feel special. The atmosphere leans a little dressier, but we've gone both dressed up for date nights and casually. The menu evolves, which keeps us coming back, but the staples are consistently fantastic. The antipasto, burrata, and pillowy gnocchi are always favorites, and don't even think about skipping the bread basket--the fresh focaccia and breadsticks are reason enough to visit. This has become one of our regular date night spots whenever we're craving Italian. Cozy and welcoming.

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Bread basket

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Mocktails

Revolution Winery & Kitchen

First time ever coming to this dining establishment. Let me just say, WOW!…read more I came with a coworker who is as wine club member here and told me to come with them to try their food. So I arrived early and sat outside waiting, Adria was my server and she was such a lovely lady who was attentive and asked me how my first time being there is. I ordered the burger with fries, and their hibiscus non alcoholic drink. The drink, FABULOUS! It reminded me of Jamaica (Mexican drink) and it tasted just the same. The burger, MY GOODNESS! It was cooked to perfection, the burger had flavor, leaving me speechless. The ambiance was so cute, and very busy on a Wednesday night when we went to eat. The place overall was really nice, I would def come back to this place forever!

Booked on Google/Resy and it was super easy to get a reservation as well as modify the time. Found…read morestreet parking right across the street and got sat right away. Inside is small but cute. Had a seat by the window. It's tight quarters but didn't feel crowded. Got the elote dip and buffalo cauliflower. The elote was 4.5/5 - small portion but came with chips and fed 3 of us. 3/5 buffalo cauliflower was a little undercooked and crunchy. It wasn't my favorite and the dipping sauce wasn't memorable either. 5/5 rev burger with a side of garlic aioli. The burger was AMAZING. Flavors were delicious. I had heard about the burgers before but this was my first time trying it and I would 100% get it again. Had the burger cooked medium and I think I could probably go medium rare next time for a little more juiciness. Friends got the take out noodles which were served in a cute little Chinese takeout box and they enjoyed it. 4/5 churros came out with a candle as we were celebrating a bday. I had indicated it on my reservation but we only casually mentioned a bday and our server brought it out with a candle as a surprise and it was so sweet and thoughtful. Service was great, I believe her name was Faith. Will def be back again!

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Front of the bar

Uncle Dino's Pasta (vegan style) - roasted tomato & almond pesto, fusilli col buco, cashew burrata, basil

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French onion dip

Cafe Dantorels

Food - Sliders with fries was good and fresh! Very…read moreflavorful. Contained 3 sliders with 3 different flavors: regular cheese burger with veggies, guacamole burger and a bleu cheese burger. Service - You have to order at the counter. I honestly thought it was a server kind of space but you need to order before you sit down. Ambiance - Creative , welcoming and comfortable

My dining partner and I came here because we were really craving salads and didn't want to go to…read moreone of the chain salad places. While their salads are not cheap, they are a much better value than other non-chain restaurants that serve salads because of their top quality ingredients and the sheer size. Initially wanted to do a half sandwich and half salad my dining partner and I each one is separate types of salads, but then I saw the steak sandwich and they did not do the half steak sandwich with a half salad so we ordered a full salad and order the steak sandwich where we each had a giant half chicken, arugula, salad, and large halves of steak sandwich, and we also got our second choice of salad Fugi Apple with candied walnuts by paying a four dollar upgrade to having it instead of the french fries. They do substitute a plain dinner side salad for the fries free of charge , but I wanted the special Fugi salad, which is so so good. The amount of high-quality chicken on the arugula salad was truly impressive, and the super soft giant slice of focaccia made the salad quite the meal! Initially, I was a little disappointed to see that the steak wasn't a whole steak and was sliced into three slices, but after I tasted it, it tasted like the most tender awesome steak without any fat or grizzle that a whole steak often comes with and it wasn't anything like a Philly cheesesteak which is something I don't like. So I was super happy with the steak sandwich. Cafe Dantorels is an order at the counter and take your number and be seated. Serve your own water, kind of place which saves on staff and seems to be quite efficient. Also allows for people that are dining with other people where they don't want to have one bill they can easily just pay for their own meal and not have a be awkward. The interior is inviting and there's a giant patio in the back that's covered for a large groups and then there's quaint seating around the exterior of the restaurant, which is my favorite. The plants have been growing up. There's lovely olive treason and shrubs. I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. Can't wait to come back for the wonderful crêpes.

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Covered patio out back

Mascarpone French toast

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The outdoor patio

Scorpio Coffee

One of my favorite coffee shops…read more The staff here is always so nice and friendly. Nick is the best -- thank you for the amazing service and delicious drinks every time! The matcha latte was so good, and the avocado toast was absolutely bomb Perfect cozy spot to relax and enjoy good coffee. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Drinks: I went with a friend and we got 2 matcha lattes. She ordered a drink and the cashier did…read morenot offer her alternative milk whereas I was offered that. Her drink was ok but my drink was really good. You can tell the matcha they use is quality! Service: the two ladies that I got help from was super helpful and even offered remake my friends drink, so sweet! Ambiance: it was chill, a lot of folks with laptop working and sipping their drinks. Must must try their salted cookie, the best!!

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The Mimosa House

Locally sourced ingredients

Always a good experience here. Wanted to try something new this time so went with the Curtis…read moreomelette with house potatoes and it was delicious. Beef was tender and well seasoned and potatoes were well cooked. Vegetable skillet was delicious as well. The pancake was on the dense and chewy side but I like my pancakes as such. If you're looking for a light fluffy pancake may not be for you. I got the tropic like it's hot mimosa and it was fine before the food. The waitress was great and attentive as well.

Here's why I recommend The Mimosa House on J Street:…read more I placed an online order on July 3 and went inside to order a dog meal to go while the restaurant was getting busy. When I walked in, none of the servers acknowledged me. Several walked past me for 5-10 minutes before the manager/bartender, Alexis, noticed and asked someone to help me. After I got home, I realized my order was missing some food and syrup. I called the restaurant and spoke with Alexis. She explained what had happened, took full accountability, and made things right. More importantly, she restored my confidence in the restaurant through her professionalism and genuine customer service. I've been visiting The Mimosa House locations in Sacramento and Rancho Cordova since moving to California, and experiences like this are why I'll continue coming back. Thank you, Alexis, for turning a frustrating situation into a positive one. Your excellent customer service did not go unnoticed!

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Mimosa House Cheers !

Mimosa House Chicken Sandwich All New For Evening

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Mimosa House Zuchinni Chips

Jonecks

4.6

(51 reviews)

11.3 mi

Joneck's is absolutely breath of fresh air. For those unfamiliar with wine - give it a try! I swung…read moreby on a Friday evening with some friends and was hesitant since I'm not the biggest wine fan. However, the atmosphere of the bar is so good that anyone can have fun here. They have tons of games, fun sitting arrangements, and things to do that make it feel less stuffy than some wine bars feel like. I got the Italian spritz, which was served very quickly. The owners are so friendly and absolutely curate a wonderful environment. I'll be back!

Recently had the pleasure of checking out Jonecks new spot off J Street with my friend and I'm so…read moreglad we came in! This wine lounge is so cute inside, beautifully decorated, has a huge menu full of options, and the owners were super friendly. They answered questions we had and talked to us for a bit about their journey in the wine world and their new space. We had a great time trying wine while sitting and chatting at the bar and on the couch. The space is a bit smaller than some other wine places, but there is enough seating if you came with a small group or on a date.

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Alma Wine Bar & Shop

4.7

(27 reviews)

11.3 mi

I was just walking around when I saw Hannah put out a sign outside the door upon opening. I had no…read moreidea this place was here and wouldn't have if not for being nosey and seeing the sign be put out. I was in casual walking attire but the place is elevated and welcoming. There are tables with chairs, couches, and a bar with seating. Theres also shelves and a fridge to purchase bottles. Wednesday's you get $10 off bottles I was greeted and well taken care of by Hannah. I sampled two reds and settled on the chilled cab for the evening. Their kitchen is not open during the week so keep that in mind. I am excited to come back and try the bites. The chef came from the Kitchen, so you know it should be good! I greatly appreciate the thought and intention behind sourcing the wines. Organic/regenerative vineyards, small family businesses, and supports women and minority owned too. Excited to continue to support this little hidden gem that should not be so hidden!

Very cute and artistic inside and I love the variety of wine and that a sake spritz is offered…read more There's also some Spanish snacks that I didn't get to try. I had a glass of sparkling red and bought the bottle.

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Half Glass of wine

The bar counter

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Pig Latin

Service is always great…read more Kool vibe Brian the bar keeper made excellent cocktails with attention to detail Can't wait to watch soccer on the in door and out door tv!

service was 10/10! the bartenders and server were amazing. the food was really good as wellread more

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Your new favorite cocktail!

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Outdoor Bar on the patio!

Hidden Dumpling House

My husband wanted some soup after a dentist visit so we found a place with soup…read more Oh my goodness! What a sweet hidden gem in Elk Grove with a cute simply decorated ambiance. The food was outstanding! We had hot n sour soup, spicy pork dumplings and sesame balls. My husband is still talking about the sesame balls today because they were so good. Their portions are very generous. The soup spoons were a pretty coated ceramic and the silverware was heavy weighted and comfortable, not forgetting to mention they were gold plated. It was like dining at a friend's house instead of a restaurant. The service was prompt and friendly and the three men in the kitchen were working tirelessly. The prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back. I highly recommend Hidden Dumpling House.

We've been here a few times and this was one of our go-to Chinese restaurants in Elk Grove. First…read moreoff, the parking lot here sucks at times and we always had a plan B to go somewhere else if we couldn't find parking. The staff here was nice and helpful. The decor was simple and cozy. Their menu has changed a couple of times since we've first been here a few months ago. We ordered a lot of food over the times we've been here from Shrimp Siu Mai to Pork And Cabbage Dumplings to Xiao Long Bao to Beef Noodle Soup to Mongolian Beef to Garlic Eggplant to Chow Fun to Salt And Pepper Tofu to Honey Walnut Shrimp to Spicy Garlic Green Bean to Mapo Tofu to Mixed Vegetables to Black Pepper Beef. The Xiao Long Bao, Pork and Cabbage, Mongolian Beef, Chow Fun, and Mixed Vegetables were all delicious to us. We tried to order something new each time we ate here to try more of the menu. The restaurant can get busy but we haven't been when there's people waiting to come inside to be seated. Overall, I thought this restaurant was good and we'll be back in the future!

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Chicken & Chive dumplings

Mongolian Beef Combo

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Shrimp egg chives Chinese pancake

Paesanos

Great time and great food tonight at Paesanos Elk Grove!…read more Good food and happy hour drinks were on point (as always!) The place was very busy, and our server Jess took great care of us! This is the reason Paesanos is our go-to spot whenever we have friends or family visiting from out of town! Thanks!

Coming here since 2017, "frequent flyers" driving from Rocklin…read more.. Food: OK, when compared to previous dining experience over the years. Ambiance: Always good Service: Great, until we received the bill and the Server's response to our request for a correction We ordered the Pork Fusilli, and a Sicillian pizza, added a $5 Salad (pix attached). Server gave us the bill, upon review, we noticed a "1/2 Caesar Salad" and a corresponding $13 charge, not $5... Certainly NOT what we ordered . We explained to the Server the error and she apologized, said the bill will be corrected. Upon the Server's return, she said she was sorry and informed us we ordered the Caesar, not the regular $5 salad. Really? Instead of correcting their mistake, we now found ourselves having to explain to the Server, twice what actually happened while she took our order, I pointed out to their menu and I said "we wanted to add the $5.00 salad". That was it! We never asked for the Caesar, and specially a "half-order". The Server emphatically refused to correct the mistake. Obviously her decision would have never be my choice, had I been the Server, or the owner of the restaurant. We hate giving bad reviews, but being unnecessarily placed in this awkward position we did not appreciate it.

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Polenta...very crispy and yummy

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Elise C.

12 years ago

I will NEVER go to this place again. We had a reservation on a Saturday morning at 9:30 for 15 people. About an hour before our reso, my mother-in-law called to let them know we only had 10 people, but would still be coming in at the same time. We walk in and they had incorrectly changed our reservation to 10 AM instead of 10 people, which is fine, mistakes happen. What really started off our visit right was when the older gentleman host told the other hostess, Madison, that our reservation had changed, she replied RIGHT IN FRONT OF US, and very rudely "They changed their reservation AGAIN?!?!" She then told us we would have to wait. When she took us to our table, nothing was said to us and menus were just set on the table. When we thought the worst was over, we ended up waiting about 10 minutes to even be greeted by a server. This server told us that our server was "hanging out in the kitchen so I guess I will take your drink order." Our server finally came up when it was time to take our order and was very rude. His name was Brandon. He left before we gave him all the kids' orders, skipped my brother-in-law, who then had to go find Brandon to give him his order. They served our children spoiled milk, then smelled the milk at our table as if we were lying; there was an ant in my brother-in-law's OJ; it was just a mess. Having a horrible, rude, and unapologetic server on top of all these issues made us leave this restaurant very unhappy. My mother did try to talk the manager on the way out, but he was too busy to come speak with her, so we just left with a vow to never return. read more

Cindy T.

177

15 years ago

I came here for dinner and can basically sum it up in one word: disappointing. We came in at 7pm on a Sunday evening and it was fairly empty. We had a party of 8, and were seated right away. It took them a while to take our drink order. I ordered a corn chowder which was good, but just average. Nothing special. I also tried the french onion soup, which was also good, but it was a bit too salty. I decided to go with the Artichoke Asiago Chicken Spaghettini. After a good 25 minutes, the entrees were brought out. The parmesan chicken was crispy and creamy, probably the only thing good about the entree. The pasta was extremely bland. My sister also ordered the same thing, but they apparently forgot to add the artichoke, asparagus and spinach to hers. Weird. The bread they served was good. I tried the poppyseed lemon cake, which was great, and also the carrot cake was pretty good too. The desert I ordered was the apple cinnamon crisp. It came with ice cream on top, but it was wayyyy too sweet. I was only able to eat about two bites because of the sugar overload. The reason for the 2 star rating is because of the less than average food, and I also felt our waitress was unnecessarily sarcastic which was really annoying. She asked me if I wanted a box twice, and still never seemed to remember to bring it. I would have maybe given it 3 stars if the service was better. Will there be a next time? I think not. read more

Manelle E.

2 years ago

We visited Mimi's Cafe on Thanksgiving with a party of 20. My aunt had reserved two tables for 10 ahead of time, speaking with Robert and later Karen, the manager. When we arrived at 2:00 PM, the host initially couldn't locate one of the tables. Once seated around 2:05 PM, we were informed we needed to finish by 3:30 PM. While we understood it was a busy holiday, the time limit added unnecessary stress, especially since our orders weren't taken until around 2:30 PM ish, and desserts didn't arrive until after 3:30 PM. The servers were doing their best despite being overwhelmed, and we truly appreciated their efforts. However, the overall experience felt disorganized. For example, one of our soups was forgotten, and the host's comment as we left at 4:15 PM -- "What happened to 3:30?" -- came off as dismissive rather than understanding. As for the food, it was just average. For $30 a plate, we expected a bit more in terms of flavor and quality. It wasn't bad, but it lacked the kind of care and attention to detail we were hoping for, especially on a special occasion like Thanksgiving. While we made the most of our time because we were with family, the experience could have been much smoother with better coordination and communication. We hope these concerns help improve service during busy occasions. read more

Jean H.

6 years ago

\Came here only because this is the restaurant my old folks chose to have our small family reunion at. Well, we did the whole order to-go. Basically a catering pick-up. Food was fresh and hot. The eggs we ordered for the brunch werent so good. They may make it bland, so you can season-to-taste for yourself. My 9 year old may make better eggs than this place. The pie we ordered, had the filling spill out and the way it was boxed up, probably wasnt in the best way. A little of the filling fruit juice spilled out of the container and it got in my car. I just had my car professionally cleaned the day before, not happy about that. We also had an order of 12 muffins.They were all pretty dry, and that was pretty disappointing. The pick-up was a breeze, and had no trouble finding my order. I know in a time like this, everyone orders to go and things may get mixed up. So i appreciate the organization. I just wasnt a fan of the actual food, or the pie filling being spilled. I'll have to give this place another try when california starts opening places again. Only because my mom frequents this restaurant, maybe ill try one of the plates she usually orders since she raves about them so much haha read more

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6 years ago

We haven't been to Mimi in a while especially with everything going on with covid 19 . We went in we had our face masks on . They have a sign when you enter that masks are required when in the building but you can take them off once your seated at your table . All the staff wear face masks and gloves . We decided to sit outside since the weather was nice . Our server was really nice and attentive . I ordered the egg croissant with potatoes it was good!! My husband for the chicken and potatoes and artichokes he also liked his dish! Overall this place was good! And we'll definitely come back! read more

Capri C.

7 years ago

So my grandma decided to return back to this location against her better judgement. Jayne was our server and she wasn't the politest person. I asked her with concern if they had a carrot cake muffin bc I had obviously ordered the wrong muffin and she says yes we do then walked off, never asking me if my muffin was ok or if I ordered the wrong one. her demeanor was unpleasant. Halfway through our meal I am uncertain if she heard me tell my mom I didn't like her, but she did a complete 180 and by that time it was to late to be nice, she had already earned this one star. read more

Linda D.

4 years ago

I just wanted to drop you a line about Thanksgiving dinner at Mimi's. The food was surprisingly good, my older relatives swear by this place for breakfast, and we didn't feel like cooking this year. Everything was perfect for the price; I even returned for breakfast on Black Friday. A special shout-out to our server "Jo" on Thursday; she is such a nice lady; she should get an award or something for how busy all of you were. Even the other folks whose names I did not get were super attentive. Thanks again; looking forward to maybe doing Christmas there! read more

Nancy C.

2 years ago

I can't say enough good things about this breakfast and brunch gem! From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable--smiling staff who made us feel like regulars. The food was stellar; I had the fluffy French toast, which was perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The coffee was rich and strong, just how I like it. The ambiance is the perfect blend of casual yet stylish. There's a great energy in the air, and the natural light pouring in through the windows makes the space feel bright and uplifting. Definitely a spot I'll return to! read more

Kay J.

9 years ago

I came for an early morning breakfast during a weekday which was not super busy. I was seated quickly and the waiter came and took my order quickly. I ordered the Bananas Foster Griddlecake consisting of 4 griddlecakes which was topped with a caramel rum syrup, sliced banana and pecans. The buttermilk pancakes were fairly fluffy and soft, the bananas were of a good ripness and caramel rum syrup with pecans made it have a nice sweet flavor. Overall the breakfast meal was filling, nothing super spectacular about the meal but satisfied. read more

Jeanne M.

4 years ago

We are local "regulars" that go to Mimi's for dinner every Friday night. The pandemic changed a lot of things in restaurant dining. But one thing that hasn't changed is your staff is warm, inviting and pleasant. We are hoping that you understand the value of your staff, especially Pamela Jo and Kayla! Hoping that you will give them plenty of hours so that they can make a living working there and that you don't lose these valuable, hard working women. Thank you for your restaurant, great food and caring staff! read more

James J.

2 years ago

This is hands down one of the best breakfast and brunch places I've been to! The service was prompt and the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home. As for the food, it was a perfect balance of flavor and presentation. I had the smoked salmon bagel, and it was heavenly. Fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The ambiance is also fantastic--airy and light with a touch of modern decor that made the whole experience feel fresh and inviting. Great spot to unwind and enjoy great food with friends or family! read more

Maribel I.

11 years ago

Okay this place is great!!! Always here with my boyfriend especially cause there's always a bogo coupon which was love! I honestly don't know why they are 3 star rating. We have always had such a great experience especially great food. Maybe it depends on what you get but so far we've ate here for all breakfast, lunch and dinner! The brioche french toast YUM! That's all I've tried for breakfast. Steak good, salmon good, burgers good! Everything good!!!! LOL read more

Regina F.

5 years ago

Absolutely terrible service. Not at all organized. I came in with an online order they told me it would be ready at 9:30am I got there and it was not yet ready told me it would take 20 more minutes so I waited. I didn't get my food till 11:30am. The people up front didn't know at all what they were saying. Once I got home to eat the food it was absolutely terrible and cold. I would not recommend going there or ordering take out. read more

Brookelle M.

15 years ago

Mimi's isn't the place that i would recommend for a party, date, or family get together. The line/wait was super long!! 45 minutes long. It took them 10-15 minutes to order and get our drinks and it was only 3 people!! The food took 30 minutes and was a little cold. The bill was high too I'm like i didn't want a bill from a restaurant in Paris lol. So ya not the best unless you're planning to spend the night there. read more

Olivia A.

13 years ago

I will give 5 stars for breakfast and just one for lunch and dinner so in total it will be 3 stars. First I just love love love breakfast here, delicious, yummi. Waiters are nice. They even got together on my birthday and song and song for me. So cute! When I was there for a late dinner with my friend we ordered burgers - truly the worst I ever tried and very expensive. But I do recommend this place for breakfast. read more

Nonie B.

5 months ago

Mimi's café is the best restaurant in all of Fresno California or even in in all of California. I have been coming here for years and the guests and workers are more like family than anything else. The food is exquisite and it is such a homesy environment. Come here if you're looking for someone to chat with and enjoy delicious food while taking in the scenery. Highly highly highly recommend. :) read more

Morgan Rose A.

8 years ago

My family and I tried this place for the first time on my brothers graduation day and the food was delicious, and the waiter was very kind and polite. We returned for new years eve and the same guy served us again and our dessert was free this time, the place is super cute and the customer service is great, this is now our new favorite place to dine at! 10/10 recommend! read more

Lisa G.

15 years ago

My friends and i were on our way back from out of town and we weren't that hungry. It was like 9 a.m. We got seated pretty fast and we all ordered pancakes and stuff. The service was pretty fast. We had to wait a little for our drinks to be refilled. So our throats were sooo dry from the pancake. Other than that its fine especially for breakfast. read more

Suraj R.

12 years ago

Gave this place two stars for the quality of food. The service is good but the food that they put out is not great. Basically the food is a hit or miss. The chicken parmigiano is not that great lacks seasoning anf tastes like it was frozen and defrosted and served. I wont go back here because Bjs right across sells great food for great prices. read more

Harry H.

139

2 years ago

This is not the Mimi's of the past! The service was extremely slow, the portion size appears to be reduced (with higher prices), and the taste was mediocre. The restaurant was only 25% full and no wait as in former days. I asked the server what was happening and she said it appears that the establishment is dying. Too bad! read more

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Mimi's Cafe - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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4.1

(259 reviews)

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Staff provided friendly service and provided large portions of delicious breakfast items…read more Thank you Mel Dog's staff, I look forward to my next visit.

I've been going to Mel Dog's Cafe for years now, from being a young adult to now bringing my kiddo,…read moreit's one of those places that just sticks with you. They've been part of the community for over 20 years, and it really feels like it when you walk in. It's comfortable, familiar, and full of little details like all the license plates on the walls that give it that local, lived in feel. My go tos are the California or the Linguica Scramble, and they never miss. It's the kind of breakfast you keep coming back for because you already know it's going to hit. One thing to know is it can get busy, especially during peak times, but that's kind of part of the deal with a spot that's been loved this long. Helpful tip: If you want to avoid a wait, try going earlier rather than later because it definitely fills up. I do wish they stayed open later, but overall it's one of those hidden gems that's been a part of my routine for years and now gets to be part of my kid's memories too.

Jamie's Cafe

4.2

(630 reviews)

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Ok, my co-worker kept telling me how good the deep fried strawberry French toast is, so of course,…read morethat's what I ordered. Served with eggs and choice of meat; I got the sausage links. Oh my, the French toast is a huge portion and beautifully presented with a side of whipped cream and strawberry compote on top. It's not as sweet as it looks (perfect for my taste) and the toast had crispy edges. Sausage was good but needed to be cooked just a bit longer, so you get that snap when you bite it. Scrambled eggs were good too. My husband got the chorizo burrito with tater tots on the side. He liked the burrito but said it did have little kick to it. The tots were fried to perfection and not oily. My brother ordered the "Dad's Mash Up," all kinds of stuff (breakfast meats and cheese) served on top of tots and covered in gravy. It was a pile of food, no complaints from my bro. Service was great and welcoming as soon as we walked in. No wait on a Wednesday morning, but I imagine there is on the weekends. I let our server know it was my brother's birthday, and after we were finishing up our meals, they brought him a complimentary small plate of the strawberry French toast! That was a fantastic way to end his celebratory breakfast. My only complaint, which is more of a suggestion, is to have flavored cream available besides half and half. The coffee is strong and delicious and our cups were never empty. Thank you, Jamie and staff, for a wonderful and yummy first visit. We'll be back!

Wait Time: 15 minutes (Sunday brunch)…read more Parking: Free with plenty of spaces in the shopping complex. Restroom: Bright and clean. Ambience: The space feels somewhat unfinished. Much of the interior consists of plain, single-color walls without much décor, giving it a blank and somewhat incomplete feel. Service: Friendly but slow and somewhat disorganized. * At check-in, the host added my name (Lin) to the waitlist and said I would receive a text when my table was ready. However, the notification arrived under a different name (Nancy), so I had to double-check whether the table was actually for us. * Our server was pleasant, but service felt scattered. She stopped by to check on us, but before we could respond, she walked over to another table and continued a conversation there. When she returned, she said she would bring water, even though we were already ready to order. It took a while for the water to arrive. * Later, we requested a water refill, which she acknowledged, but it appeared to be forgotten. The refill only came when we were getting ready to leave, at which point she apologized. Although it was a Sunday brunch service, the restaurant did not seem busy enough to fully explain the level of disorganization. Food: Breakfast is available all day. I recommend the Eggs Benedict (weekends only), which comes in several varieties: A. Bacon, spinach, and tomato Benedict B. Traditional ham Benedict C. Cali Benedict with avocado, tomatoes, and arugula D. Smoked Salmon Benedict The Club Sandwich also comes with a generous portion size. A nice convenience is that the restaurant allows split bills, and guests can pay individually through the Toast app.

The Breakfast Counter

3.8

(31 reviews)

Our go to dish whenever we get hungry at Sky River Casino. This dish is big enough to share with…read moreanother person. Steak always comes out crispy and the order comes with 3 eggs the way you like. Food comes out pretty quick and food court has plenty of seating.

After a long night of money chasing...this the only spot that is serving food (breakfast) 24/7…read more The dishes are pretty decent not bad when you're hungry late at night. There was some food that i did not get to capture a picture of...but it was the steak something. That day/night i had it..it was too well done and i asked for med well and too salty. Didnt like it. Overall i'll still return lol

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

3.1

(2.2k reviews)

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this was genuinely the best experience i've ever had at any bjs!! our waiter natalie was the…read morekindest soul ever and was such a great person. she got our food out so fast and her suggestions were perfect! the pizookies were awesome and we had so much fun and such a memorable time thanks to her!! shout out to my goat natalie

BJ's for lunch today, and we ordered of the lunch menu. We…read morewere seated right away because we got there just before 2:00. We waited awhile for the server though. After 2:20, I got up and asked if anyone was coming to our table, as I've watch tables on the other end being seated, offered water, and putting in their order. The hostess said she'll be out soon, so I imagine we were seated while she must have just started her break. I was beginning to get upset, but Meredith arrived to take our orders and she was an excellent server. The managers should have had her tables covered while she was on break. My granddaughter had the personal pizza with house salad and I had the cheeseburger with a wedge salad. The lunches also came with a mini pizookie, which was plenty after a hefty lunch. My granddaughter enjoyed the pizza, which is the perfect size for her. Her salad was a little lumpy so she just played with it. My burger was really good, but I could only eat half. The other half will be dinner. Their fries were nice and hot and crispy, but I had the wedge salad instead, which was very good.

Beach Hut Deli

3.2

(393 reviews)

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Employees are very friendly and helpful. I love their sandwiches. Lots of variety and not the same…read morestuff as every other sandwich shop out there.

Omg so delicious. Had the Malibu and subbed in 1000 island for the Italian dressing. A little messy…read morebut no regerts. The service was fast and friendly. There's lots of sandwich places in Elk Grove but rarely do they get every sandwich right...Beach Hut Deli does.

Butcher’s Burger

4.2

(83 reviews)

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I have read plenty of positive reviews praising their burgers and fries, though surprisingly few…read morerate them a full five stars. It seems like a tough crowd--but after my visit, I can see why expectations run high. My cheeseburger featured high-quality, freshly ground beef that was well-seasoned with a flavorful, salty crust. The patty was tender and juicy, exactly what you want from a handcrafted burger. The brioche bun was nicely toasted, and the cheese melted perfectly over the patties--both essential details that elevate a great cheeseburger. The burger was simply but thoughtfully assembled with shredded lettuce, sliced onion, pickles, and Butcher's aioli. Their house-made sauce added a nice depth of flavor without overpowering the beef. I appreciated how they kept the toppings classic and balanced--fresh, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, red onion, and tangy pickles complement the richness of the patty and sauce beautifully. The fries were just as impressive. They had that ideal contrast: an ultra-crispy, golden-brown exterior with a light, fluffy interior. Perfectly seasoned, pleasantly salty, not greasy, and sturdy enough to hold their shape--they checked all the boxes. Overall, they hit all the key elements of a truly great handcrafted cheeseburger and fries. High marks from me.

Been to Butcher's Burger a few times after a lil bit of playing at the blackjack table and slot…read moremachines. Located inside the Sky River Casino, it is one of several restaurants at the food court. Lots of dining tables and pretty clean. There's plenty of parking though sometimes an open spot can be a short walk to the casino. Ordered the Butcher's Burger which is a double burger with thick cut bacon ($14). Also ordered fries ($4). The burger was juicy and good as well as the fries! The patties are thick!! Service is good. Placing and receiving order is quick and efficient. Live close to this casino so will be back soon.

Falafel Corner

4.1

(217 reviews)

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We love this place but today the sign on the door said "closed until further notice."read more

This was honestly one of the worst experiences of my life. I called ahead and placed my order over…read morethe phone. The person who took my order confirmed everything, so I expected it to be ready by the time I arrived. I got there after 20 minutes and asked if my order was ready. He said "almost ready," took my payment, and then instead of finishing my order started preparing something else entirely. I stood there waiting, thinking my order was being completed, but it wasn't even started. In total, I waited nearly an hour just to get my food, despite ordering in advance. There was only one person working, and it was clear there was no organization or respect for customers' time. The owner clearly has no idea how to run a business. If you can't manage basic order timing and customer service, then you shouldn't be operating at all. Absolutely unacceptable. I will never come back.

Baguettes

3.6

(459 reviews)

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Paula is an incredible human. My wife and I went in for a sandwhich today and both sandwiches were…read moreabsolutely delicious. Paula makes the bread fresh. The bread is incredible. I have went through and read the reviews and the bad reviews just don't make any sense to me. This lady pours her heart into this place and you can tell. The sandwiches taste fresh and real. You're not eating at one of those big name places that makes mediocre sandwiches. You're eating at a local, family owned(one freaking woman), delicious, and a good atmosphere. They don't make places like this anymore. My wife and I are a customers for life! Plus... just a little extra. I'm a beer guy. Baguettes has like 4 beers on tap! They have wine and beer. Such a cool little place that I will support from here on out. You should too! Also, sorry about my pics, my wife and I had to dig in once we got it. Forgot to take pics when it first came!

The food is very good, but be patient as the service can be a little slow. It's a one person…read moreoperation part of the time.

Nash + Tender Elk Grove

3.8

(84 reviews)

4.5! Not my usual go-to spot for lunch, but I'm always really impressed by their lunch deals and…read morespecials. The Nash + Tender Fries are a must get on Fridays! It's basically a loaded fry, topped with mac and cheese, coleslaw, pickles, chopped chicken tenders, and sauce. Savory and flavorful with a bonus: The fries still taste good even after they get cold! Overall, service is thoughtful. The paper to-go boxes hold heat well while also not trapping in moisture/condensation. Napkins and utensils were auto-included with my to-go order, and ordering/picking up was a breeze. Fast casual interior!

Ordered to go. Orders a hit chicken slider combo. This…read moreconbo is the "sandwich" and seasoned fries and a drink. So unfortunately due to an egg allergy we requested no sauce and no slaw hoping the chicken slider would still be enough of a meal. I guess the slaw makes a difference because the slider without it was tiny and pitiful. Attached pics of the menu picture and what we got. The chicken still tasted good but this spot isn't for me. I think a slaw should be a condiment to the chicken not equal to or more important to the chicken. (Note- the staff was amazing! Patient with my questions and kind. A homeless man came in and it was a very HOT day - the cashier very kindly gave him a glass of water. Blessings abound.)

The Sandwich Spot - Elk Grove East

4.5

(128 reviews)

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Easily my favorite one of the "The sandwich spot" as some of the other spots with the same name…read morejust doesn't live up to the name as this one. The people here have honestly been some of the nicest people I've met. When I say this "Sandwich Spot" is the best, well I've been to a few in town and they all kind of miss the mark, but this one doesn't. The bomb sauce is a must and they don't skimp at this location. My two favorite sandwiches are "The Pride" and "The JFK" with bomb sauce on Dutch Crunch. The inside is meaty, saucy and has the right amount of greens. It's been my go to since 2018/2019 for sandwiches if I can catch them when they are opened. Prices haven't really inflated which is nice to see and the inside although small is cozy. Traffic in old town gets pretty bad so the best way to get here is usually from Elk Grove Florin Road the making a left onto Elk Grove Blvd and it'll be on the right side. If you come in from the other direction you may be stuck in the median for a while. The only real downside is the hours during the weekday, so it's best to go during the weekend or if you live close by, visit during lunch during the weekday.

I went to this place almost kind of by accident. My girlfriend had wanted something from another…read morerestaurant nearby so I thought I would try The sandwich spot as it was around the corner. They gave a very extensive selection of sandwiches so what should I get? My favorite as it turns out is The Mr. Blonde. Hot turkey, cream cheese, and cranberry sauce. I strongly recommend getting it on the Dutch Crunch. I have tried most of the other sandwich shops and truly believe that The Sandwich spot is the best of the lot.

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