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    Mimi's Cafe

    3.2 (739 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Photo from my brunch at Mimi's café today
    Laurie P.

    It has been a while since I reviewed a restaurant. I've wanted to, but only like to give positive reviews, at this stage of life. None had accomplished an excellent review like today's brunch at Mimi's café in IRVINE. We all remember the original Mimi's Café, they have closed so many of them, but this one still stands and has been there for as long as I can remember. Walking in was like a trip back in time, such great memories!!!! The food was excellent. Everything was top-notch quality, hot, and flavorful, I haven't had a meal that outstanding for years. The people that work there obviously care for this establishment, they were attentive. The ice water glasses were sparkling clean. But let me get to the food. I opened with a vanilla latte that was outstanding with just the right amount of foam. I had the three egg omelette, stuffed with spinach and topped with bacon and brie. It came with roasted potatoes and a muffin- I had the honey bran. My friend, Patricia, had homemade corned beef hash with poached eggs and potatoes & a muffin, as well. The wait staff was cordial & knew his job and the hostess was darling. I can't say enough about what a great meal it was from beginning to end and really worth the cost. Obviously, I highly recommend

    Broccoli & mashed potatoes
    Betty G.

    Our office ordered Mimi's catering today for our early Thanksgiving (/potluck) celebration. We had the ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The meats were dry since they were already sliced up. Mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, cranberries sauce were all okay. It used to be much better when our family ate right there at the restaurant. 3.5/5

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    Jessica J.

    Had a great experience at Mimi's after my doctors appointment. We ordered to go and David provided great help and customer service when helped us with our order.

    Chicken pot pie.
    Rob L.

    Mimi's Cafe is a chain of casual restaurants serving American food with a touch of French bistro influence that I visit occasionally. Authentic or not, their onion soup is richly flavorful and delicious and is topped with a generous portion of melted cheese. It is probably one of their signature dishes on the menu. Some of my other favorites include their pot roast which is cooked French style in a red wine sauce and parmesan crusted chicken breast filet served over linguini with a zesty marinara sauce. I recently had a chicken pot pie, and it was surprisingly good. For some reasons it is quite difficult to find a good and hearty chicken pot pie in the Southland. I was impressed at first glance by its buttery, flaky, and perfectly golden-brown crust. The pie was stuffed with plenty of chicken and vegetables blended in a rich and savory sauce. The only slight disappointment was that it was a bit dry. It would have been perfect if there were more sauce inside the pie. But overall, I was happy about the meal. And don't forget that they have some of the best breakfasts in town. I am a big fan of their breakfast potatoes and house made sausages. Their quiches are also a great breakfast option that are not available in too many places early in the morning. Last but not the least, don't forget to check out their fried chicken and waffles.

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    1 year ago

    Pain Perdu is fire! Great service. David was helpful and fast. The oh my pumpkin latte was also delicious. 5/5

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    1 year ago

    Classic spot to go to with the family on the weekend. The last great diner to stick around locally. Hope we can keep it around. 9/10

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    8 months ago

    Dana provided me with exceptional and friendly and kind service today. In my opinion, Dana deserves a raise.!!!

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    8 months ago

    Food 10/10 service was 1000/10 very professional had an excellent experience with David hands down the best service love the atmosphere.

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    1 year ago

    We had a server.named David who gave us great service. He was. Very attentive and a great personality with a smile. W give him a APLUS

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    10 months ago

    Homey and delicious! You don't see places like this much around anymore, great everything!

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    1 year ago

    Everything love the food and the service. It's a great place to sit relax and have a meal. They don't rush and David is a great server

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    David taking care our order and carefully watched what the type of food. He's nice and polite.

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    11 months ago

    David our server is very attentive and kind. Always love coming back to this place for breakfast. Classic offering

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    1 year ago

    Came here with my son for some muffins to go. Arath was extremely helpful and kind will be back.

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    Solstice Seasonal Kitchen & Bar is a subtle, modern restaurant in The Boardwalk on Dupont Drive…read morelocated in the city of Irvine. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor with a fireplace outside for those chilly nights and where you can just relax and unwind. It's a very convenient restaurant for the surrounding businesses that would like to grab lunch without having to drive, have meetings or want a drink right after work. I was reviewing some of the dishes a couple of months before our arrival and thought this would be a nice early birthday dinner so I went ahead and reserved the 5pm dinner slot. But now let's get to the food! FOOD Short Ribs Croquettes (Appetizer) These were delightful. Not only cute and presentable but the flavors were delicious, a perfect combination of everything! Especially the aji amarillo aioli. Don't be shy when taking a scoop of the aioli, be sure to give the croquettes a nice drench of it! Highly recommend! Sea Bass Crudo (Appetizer) Presentation may seem a bit flat but I promise you it's packed with flavor! Prepared with citrus ponzu, serrano and garlic chili crunch, the Sea Bass Crudo is definitely refreshing with a bit of a kick! Looking for a shareable seafood type appetizer? Then you should absolutely try this out! Streak Frites This one felt like it would be a nice balanced healthy lunch. Marinated steak with bourbon peppercorn sauce sitting on a bed of fries featuring a nice portion of salad. Had the steak cooked medium and it was just perfect. I wouldn't mind ordering this dish again! Work nearby and want a balance of everything? Then this is the dish for you! Braised Short Rib Probably my favorite one. Meat easily melts in every bite. Paired with those whipped potatoes beneath? Forget it! It may seem like a small dish but it gets filling pretty quick. I think this is another dish I'll be ordering the next time we visit! Peach Butter Cake (Dessert) I seem to have found myself in trouble when taking that first initial bite because I couldn't stop myself indulging its rich flavor! I was already full at this point but this was too damn delicious. It's got the same concept of a pizookie and I'm a sucker for this type of dessert! Love pizookies? Peach jam? Then you should get this! Guarantee you'll have it all to yourself! OVERALL Actually glad we were able to try this place out as I just stumbled upon it a couple months before. Great establishment for dates, small hangouts, big parties or an after work dinner. Spacious interior with comfy seatings and a modern look to the place. Oh and don't forget to get your parking ticket validated! Special thanks to the team and for the GM Chris Teng for checking up on us from time to time to ensure we were enjoying our experience. Definitely will be coming back!

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