I hadn't been to Mimi's Café in over 10 years, so going back for an early Easter brunch with my family felt a little nostalgic--and I'm happy to say it was a pleasant surprise! I ordered the salmon with sweet corn, and it was absolutely amazing. We devoured it. We also ordered a roasted half chicken with garlic spinach, which was unexpectedly delicious, along with fries that rounded out the plate nicely. My uncle ordered the pot roast, and it looked just as good as it tasted, he cleaned his plate completely. The quality of the food really stood out to me. I wasn't sure what to expect after so long, but everything we tried was flavorful and satisfying. While the service could have been a bit more attentive, it wasn't bad by any means and didn't take away from the overall experience and I would definitely return! read more

Mimi's Cafe - Roasted Half Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

I made an 11:00 AM reservation at Mimi's Cafe through the OpenTable app for Mother's Day. My daughter and I arrived early at 10:45 AM, only to be told by the host that despite having a reservation, we would still need to wait 45 minutes to an hour to be seated because they were "packed." He stated that all guests with reservations would still have to wait. I explained that I have a disability and cannot stand for long periods of time, and I requested to speak with a manager. After waiting another 5 minutes, the host returned and said the manager would not be coming out and repeated that we would still need to wait. There was no acknowledgment, accommodation, or concern shown regarding my disability. This was extremely unprofessional and disappointing. If a restaurant cannot honor reservations made through OpenTable, they should remove themselves from the platform instead of misleading customers. I could have made reservations elsewhere closer to home and avoided wasting my time and gas driving there. Sadly, this experience completely ruined what was supposed to be a nice Mother's Day outing. I will not be returning. Negative zero stars. read more

As some of us know a lot of Mimi's Cafes went out of business. Sad but true. The one that I used to go to pretty frequently was in Atwater Village close to Hollywood. That one also shut down. As I checked out of the hotel that I was staying at, got very hungry before taking the freeway to head home. I noticed that there was a Mimi's Cafe on Huntington Drive and got super excited to go in. Walked in yesterday around 1:15pm and was greeted by the host named Kevin. He was pleasant, nice and took me to my seat in their main dining room. The restaurant was very clean including both bathrooms and they also have a gender neutral restroom. The manager by the name of Ramiro came by to take my order. He was kind, patient, and had good customer service skills. Knew his job well. On this visit, I ordered their Birria Dip Sandwich which came with Birria beef, melted mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, The sandwich came with a side of crispy French fries on a Ciabatta roll. $18.99. It was super tender, hot, fresh, and made to perfection! I also got a side veggie salad that had lettuce, tomato, & croutons.$4.49. Also very fresh & delicious. For dessert, I got their Carrot Loaf with walnuts.$5.99. My server Kayley was sweet, helpful and did an excellent job serving me. She was quick and efficient. Checked on me few times to make sure I was doing well. The place is very big, has a bar, and beautiful artwork on the walls. Next time I am in the area and craving something from their extensive menu, I will definitely stop by at this quaint restaurant. It also has a nice sized patio. Felt like I was in France. I love and missed my Mimi's Cafe. Thank you Mimi's, Kevin, Ramiro, and Kayley!!:-)) Plenty of parking spaces in this HUGE shopping center! read more

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Would not recommend. They do not honor reservations made on opentable. Mother's Day was chaotic; everyone with a reservation was told it would be an hour wait. Despite having the reservation!!! I would save your time (and money) and go elsewhere. Very poorly equipped restaurant and staff. read more

Over the years Mimi's Cafes quality and service at this location have gone down hill. I keep going for random dinners on weeknights. The food isn't as fresh or the quality isn't there. I've tried to give grace over time but today was the icing on the cake. We made a reservation on OpenTable knowing it's a holiday and that some places will be closed and others packed. We figured Mimi's isn't too far from City of Hope, where we would be headed after to see my mom. We arrived and we were told that the wait would be an hour+ since their reservations are all full. I asked why would I be able to make one and they said they allow you to do that even if it's full. I know for a fact that you can turn that off if you're full or unable to take more reservations. So they are making the choice to inconvenience and waste peoples time. As I'm writing this, you can still make reservations ever 15 mins all day even though I was told there are no more reservations for the day. Guess I'll be grabbing something at the hospital while I visit my mom. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Don't believe them if there are reservations. It's all just smoke and mirrors. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Mimi's - Monrovia - dad and I both had the turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green beans, and cranberry sauce - which was delightful. We also had the tomato basil soup - it was exceptional! - they knocked it out of the park! I also had a glass of the Malbec wine, which was quite good. also, the complementary bread in the table was good almost a sourdough with kind of a cooked in a fire vibe with the burnt edges. Very nice with whipped butter. For dessert, he had the lava cake with ice cream, which looked wonderful and I had the exceptional buttermilk spiced muffin, which I've been coming to Mimi's for for years if you've never had one you have to have it it is uniquely delicious, and wonderful! read more

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The ambiance here has always been lovely. The service is usually slow but on January 26th, when I went to take my friend out for her birthday, our server was actually pretty good. I would have chosen a different restaurant but I had a Mimi's gift card and my friend likes Mimi's. My friend had the salmon meal and said it was delicious. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad. The lettuce was browning and the flavor was meh. Usually there is cabbage in these salads but I don't remember if the menu said there would be. I didn't complain because my friend was enjoying her food so much I didn't want to spoil her experience but my salad was a waste of money in so many ways. I did appreciate that they gave my friend a muffin because it was her birthday. I have attached a picture I took of my salad. If I ever go back , I'll stick with the French onion soup. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Brown, old lettuce in my Chinese Chicken salad. Bland flavor. Big disappointment! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

NEVER AGAIN. We got a reservation a week in advance and confirmed it and when we got there, they told us it would be an hour wait. They told us that we were lucky we had made a reservation because if not, it was a 2 to 3 hour wait. No apology, told us we were lucky. They told us it was just policy to take that many reservations. I asked why they would take more reservations than they could handle and they said it's because they never know who's gonna show up. They were about 60 people waiting for tables and because it's Mother's Day we couldn't make a reservation someplace else. They basically ruined Mother's Day for all of these people. And they weren't even apologetic. We waited the hour. The food was not that good, so it is definitely not something to wait for. We just had nowhere else to go because we didn't know this was their policy. To take all of the reservations and then just hope some people didn't show up. It's like an airline that over books. I felt so bad for the families with kids waiting over an hour. We kept our cool until we had waited the hour and they told us that it could be another 30 minutes. It's one thing to make a mistake, but it's another to be rude while doing it. They even tried to tell us that it's what happens with restaurants. I know that when I make reservations, I usually expect it to be around the time for the reservation. You could tell that they were about 15-20 families there who were incredibly angry. I'm pretty certain that none of us will all be there for Mother's Day next year. Because of this experience, I actually will never go back again. read more

Food was good and waiter was kind. Only thing service takes a while. I think they were short staffed. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Mushroom Brie BurgerMushroom - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Mimi's always has great food! The restaurant interior is very cute - like dining in a little French cafe! Each time we've dined here the service has been great with friendly and helpful waiters and waitresses. Mimi's is one of our favorites! read more

The food is good & staff is kind. However, we had a big party with only 1-2 serves. It took two hours from sit down to the last entree to arrive at the table. We called ahead, but I think the restaurant should have assign more servers. Hungry people and over worked staff. read more

The food was delicious and the server was super sweet. We went around 11a and had brunch. Easy seating. read more

Mimi's Cafe - 3-meat omelette with potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

This place still has the French marketplace charm from years gone by. This chain was amazing before the Covid and I always drive by this location and it always seemed closed - forever gone I thought until today. My wife and I saw some activity while heading to Trader Joe's for some flowers and Kimbap. And on the way out we decided to get out and go in to finally confirm or deny whether it's open for business or just a place for senior seminars. Well to our surprise it was open! The bran muffin is slightly smaller but everything is still wonderful. This place needs to be back in everyone's rotation. Banners should be out there saying "we have been open, come on in!" And, banners should be out there facing the street whenever there is something special which is every month: New Years, Valentines, St Patty's, etc every month. The vast majority of people didn't know it was open all this time. I'm hoping word of mouth brings back the busy breakfasts and the happy energy ambiance (but I enjoyed the late lunches and early dinners because of the breads and cakes)! It was like a homecoming today for me. Thank you Mimi's!!! read more

Mimi's Cafe - It's been open!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

***** READ THIS ****** Mimi's Cafe is like that reliable friend who never changes--and thank goodness for that. I've been coming here for years, and somehow, the food always tastes exactly how I remember it: warm, comforting, and just plain good. The quality? Steady as a rock. The service? Still top-tier. Big shoutout to Zaida, our waitress, who was an absolute gem--friendly, fast, and on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. She deserves a muffin medal. Mimi's has truly stood the test of time. While the world spins into chaos (and trendier brunch spots come and go), Mimi's just keeps doing its thing--and doing it well. Long live the omelets, the muffins, and that cozy, vaguely French countryside charm. has always been my go to for breakfast. It never fails to leave me and my family completely satisfied I read more

Mimi's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Mimi's what happened to you? Your food used to be good, plentiful and reasonable for what you got. Today we (husband and I) both ordered the French dip. Talk about a chintzy meal. $16.99 for a half of a sandwich and 1 side. Are you kidding me? The menu showed a full sandwich, cut in half like normal. Far from what we received. To top it off, we ordered salads, which we never got, but we did receive a basket of 4 burnt slices of a very small French bread. What a disappointment. read more

Mimi's Cafe - The 1/2 French dip sandwich. And a baked potato. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I ordered a pot pie to go and was disappointed from start to finish. First of all, it was $20, which is already excessive. The presentation was disturbing the crust was completely flat and floating in soup inside a large plastic container. It didn't even resemble a pot pie. The taste was worse. It was overloaded with peas, had no noticeable potatoes, and the chicken tasted like it was boiled with zero seasoning. Even hot sauce couldn't save it. Overall, it was bland and unappetizing. I will never go back. For comparison, KFC sells a pot pie for $7 that is actually delicious. Do better, Mimi's Cafe. read more

This is my family's favorite restaurant in Monrovia. We at least come here once a week prior to the pandemic. Indoor and outdoor dining are available. Cozy environment with classic design. Friendly and quick customer service. Ordered this Sweet Glazed Salmon. Very hearty with great flavor. Fresh salmon, not dry at all. Variations of vegetables with good portion. Heard their dessert is pretty good. Will try them soon. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Sweet Glazed Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

After a disappointing experience a few years ago, we decided to give this place another try for their all-day breakfast around 5 PM. We ordered the Two Waffles Grande ($15.99), which came with 2 waffles, 2 eggs (ordered over-easy but served overcooked), and 2 slices of bacon. We also added potatoes ($3.69) and peppers/onions ($2.29). With 10.5% tax and the lowest tip option of 18%, the total came to $28.65. At that price point, we expected the meal to be much better in quality. We also tried a salad, but unfortunately it had a strange smell and wasn't enjoyable. On the positive side, service from Luz was excellent--friendly, attentive, and efficient. We were seated right away, and the restaurant wasn't crowded for a Sunday afternoon. read more

Came on a Saturday for lunch for 2 and was surprised that we were seated immediately. The cafe was busy inside and I love how many options Mimi's has on their menu. I opted for a Jambalaya ($20.50) and my boyfriend ordered the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs ($16.50) with a buttermilk-spice muffin. Both entrees were delicious and the muffin is AMAZING as it comes out nice and warm. However, I was disappointed that the portions were really small for the price paid. Especially for the Jambalaya - it may look like a lot on the plate at first glance, but it was spread out soo thinly that I was still hungry after finishing the entire plate. Our waitress was really friendly, but we did have to flag her down multiple times for refills on our water and coffee. For the ambience, I always love the cozy homey feel inside of a Mimi's. There is plenty of parking available in the lot which is always a plus. Overall, still a decent cafe with delicious food that I would say is slightly better in terms of quality than Denny's. read more

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There are plenty of comfy booths to sit in. We came for lunch and the food was stellar. Great quality and large portions. I had the turkey pesto sandwich and vanilla cappuccino with oat milk. My friend had the bacon blue cheese walnut salad and peach iced tea. The server, Kevin, was on top of everything. Highly recommend. read more

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Not as good as when I was a kid... I spent a lot of time at Mimi's growing up & always love the fresh, home-cooked type food. This time it was dry and overcooked, sad to ruin a fun childhood memory. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Summer Sampler - waffle, French toast, pancake, sausage & bacon (skipped the potatoes) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Food is always solid. Our server today was courteous and efficient but could have used some help as she was alone with several tables at 10:30 a.m. Like the decor and will never hesitate to visit Mimi's. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Cranberry Juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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The service was better than the food, I'll say that first. There was no one at the front desk when we came in, but the only guy working there was super friendly. We realized the only reason there was one guy was the place was empty besides 2 other 3 person groups! The place itself is nice but so out of date. The food was mediocre. The French onion soup was bland, but the corn chowder was good. The fish my boyfriend got was also bland, my chicken parm was overcooked but the spaghetti was good. The "molten" lava cake was anything but and tasted like it was frozen warmed up poorly, and the butter toffee cake was too sweet and also felt like frozen warmed up. Wasn't worth the price. read more

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I have been coming here for 10 years every Saturday and having waffles. While the main reason we come every Saturday is Pedro, I've always enjoyed my Latte and waffles. However the last 3 times we have gone the waffles taste bland and different. It's like the mix has changed. They are cooked well as you can see by picture. So it has to be the mix. I hope they change it back soon!!!! read more

Mimi's Cafe - Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

Went a Saturday evening . Not many customers and service was still slow. I saw staff around not sure what they were busy with. Food was okay as expected. Remember why I had not gone back. read more

Overall, we had a positive breakfast experience here. The food was satisfactory and delivered quickly after ordering, the service was decent, the dining environment was pleasant, and parking was easily obtained outside. My only real gripe (a minor one) is that my apple juice was served room temperature ... unless it's an industry standard practice that I was not aware of (is it???), I feel like it would have been better if they served it chilled. Room temperature apple juice just leaves something to be desired - in retrospect, I probably should have asked the server to add some ice to it. Based on this single visit, 4 stars for now, but I would like to return here for lunch or dinner (and possibly increase the score - I do see 5-star potential at this restaurant based on a second visit). read more

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Pedro, one of the Managers worked with me to book the private room for a brunch honoring my son's high school graduation. We spoke over the phone and in person to schedule the date, time, menu options and deposit payment. He was incredibly friendly and helpful! I opted for a pre-fixe menu and had my own menus printed, which added a special touch and made things easier for the kitchen staff and my guests. We arrived a little early to set up the room and he made sure I had everything I needed. Kevin was our main server the day of the event and was outstanding! No long wait times for food, drink or picture taking requests. Our party of 20 left with full stomachs and smiles. Thank you Mimi's for helping create special memories for us on this big event. They took the stress away and allowed me to enjoy the party too. Highly recommend! read more

The food is always hot and fresh i enjoyed every time the ambiance is great music is according to holidays and the service is excellent thank you elena we will return read more

Mimi's Cafe - Birria Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

My family and I decided to go eat there since we never been there before and we had a great experience food was delicious, nice atmosphere and our waiter Luis was awesome, his recommendations were very helpful and he was very attentive and friendly we are definitely going back. read more

Love this chain; French style cuisine. Their interior decor is very country and old school pictures. The service was good, we got seated right away. The host was very friendly, the server was also but felt a little rushed to order right away. All the food was delicious specially the Potato Cake Benedict, Fire! The chocolate puppy pancakes were lacking a little finesse but I rearranged it to get a good photo. Will def come back and try more items. The only thing I noticed as a change was that they charge you for the Madeline, but worth the $2 charge. read more

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Great service from Zaida!! Ensured our orders were correct and topped us off the perfect amount! Our coffee was fresh and the food came out with a friendly greeting! Highly recommend this spot just because of this amazing interaction. read more

Easily the worst dining experience I've had in over a decade. Made a reservation for Mother's Day to have brunch with my lovely mother. Checked in 10 minutes early and it was very busy. Patiently waited for over an hour in the blistering heat before checking with the hostess when we might expect to be seated. She said they still had a few people to seat in front of us. Okay fine. 30 minutes later still not seated. Checked with the hostess again to find out she'd actually crossed my name off the list and was seating people that came after us, even without reservation. Not only that, gave attitude why I was asking and said they'd call me when a table was ready. Clearly not. We finally get seated and given the holiday dinner menu. I ask if they have a brunch menu and our waitress, Kali, says it's past brunch and they only have the one menu for Mother's Day. I was not happy about this. The entire reason we choose Mimi's was to get brunch. I was about ready to walk out but my mom was hungry and we'd already been waiting an hour and a half at this point. So we order something even though it's not what we really wanted. Afterwards, we notice every single table around us is getting served breakfast. Had we just missed some arbitrary cutoff time? Skeptical, we ask a different waiter if they only had one menu for the holiday, and they said no, there was indeed a brunch menu and it was being served. By now the food had already come and we didn't want to make a big scene about getting the order changed. We then notice the table next to us being served by the same waitress was given the dinner menu. When they asked if there's a different menu, the waitress promptly gave them the brunch menu. Clearly, there is a double standard going on here. At this point we're very annoyed and ready to leave. We ask for the check and just box up the dessert to go. We don't want to stay any longer. The waitress continues to give attitude and left a very bad experience. This felt like inconsistent service at best, and dismissive at worst. Special occasions deserve better organization, communication, and basic courtesy. We won't be returning. read more

We came on Veterans Day and Mimi's was giving a free meal to veterans. Thank you Mimi's. Everyone was busy. My husband ordered the fish and chips and substituted green beans for the coleslaw. It was the best fish and chips he had in the area . We have looked for f&c at several places even seafood places and found them disappointing. The fish was beautifully prepared. It ttaste good and the batter was just right not too thick. The french fries very good and better than any burger place. My husband said they tasted good even when they got.Cold. The green beans looked and tasted good too. I had the salmon salad and it was cooked just right- not well done. Overall we enjoyed our meal and were pleasantly surprise at how good it was. We will definitely be back for the fish and chips. read more

I don't mind saying it's been several years since I've been to Mimi's because our last experience there was not the best. But after visiting again recently, we can see that Mimi's has upped their game kept their menu updated with new items and fresh alternatives. The service was good, the atmosphere is OK albeit somewhat loud. Would recommend if you don't mind the restaurant chain atmosphere. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

I like the food here I tried the pot pie it was good not very hot as I like my food hot the flavor was good but the crust is not on the bottom only on the top.. I love the little breads they serve it's a carrot cake love them.. you can also order bread for your table they really don't ask but you can ask them. We also orders the meatloaf that come with a gravy the meatloaf was good and tender really didn't need the gravy. You can add a side salad and for cheap the dressing and salads are really good. read more

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Hello there, another Thanksgiving with Mimi's cafe.. Everything is the same, we get in faster this time.. Food as usual is Excellent.. The Two Star is for Service.. Only we are not too happy with the Server her name is KALI. we notice that she rushing our order , she forgot to ask us if we like combination or dark meat Turkey meal, my wife have to tell her what we like, while on other guest she will ask them what they like, taking her time, so we feel she is rushing our order, she even rushed pouring our coffee, slow down! All Server Must Treat All Customers the same way, not nice to others while rushing on others. Over all food is great except for the service. want your rating goes back up? then improve your customer service. read more

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i haven't been here in years but it hasn't changed one bit. the interior has the same reminiscent western vibe and quick service. i mainly came back here for the amazing carrot raisin muffin. it is extremely soft and fluffy, i absolutely love it. it took me back to my childhood of coming here with my family. we got the sandwich trio that comes with a sandwich and soup. i like how the french onion soup has a layer of cheese on top, and the grilled cheese sandwich has so much yummy, melty cheese. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Five Way Grilled Cheese, Tuna Melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Had bridal luncheon today and we are grateful for the amazing service Luis, Beto, Ruben and especially Kevin provided to our party! Positive attitude, prompt service and respectful. Thank you guys! Kitchen manager Joe also checked in with us to ensure everything was perfect. read more

The food was cold, and tasteless, server was distracted, but made time for 3 other tables, 2 of them came in after us, the other same time as us. He was committed to them, but he not only refilled my decaf w/ caffeinated coffee, but then lied when asked about it, and shifted the blame on someone else. And I still tipped him 28%, because I understand being a server is hard, but you chose what type of job you need! So needless to say, I won't be back!0 read more

Food is great, and the menu extensive. Both lunch and dinner menu is good. I often go to this Mimi's Café with my friend for lunch.