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    Mimi's Cafe

    3.6 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
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    Patrick S.

    Taking all the moms out for Mother's Day brunch today made reservations got seated right away. Nice table service as always was great. The menu has so much to choose from we ordered our food. Everything was as ordered. Very good. Well cooked nice setting nice and clean. Cool little bar area. This is a great place for breakfast lunch or dinner. See you next time.

    Cassie D.

    We ate here on Thanksgiving morning after our Turkey Trot and were absolutely starving. Lol We originally sat outside because we had our fur baby, Louie with us, but my husband and daughter started getting bitten by mosquitoes. The restaurant was very accommodating and quickly moved us inside, which we really appreciated. This isn't just our Thanksgiving tradition -- it's one of our weekly go-to spots. Whether it's breakfast on the weekends or a comforting meal during the week, we always find ourselves coming back. And if my husband isn't cooking a turkey at home for the holiday, we order their family feast (about $200 and serves 8-10 people). We truly love this place. It's consistent, comforting, and always hits the spot.

    Jennifer B.

    I've known about this place for decades - but never been - and went through an on-again, off-again curious bout. And then one day, here I was! I was running a few errands with Mom and tagging along with us was the pup. I called to make sure they allowed dogs at their outdoor patio which they confirmed. Came through for a late lunch (Saturday) and were seated immediately. Menus were given to us as well. Tons of choices, but it eventually came down to the French onion soup and the smoked tuna Benedict. FRENCH ONION SOUP: Fantastic! Served hot, cheese was properly melted and there was depth in the broth. Even bites off the broth soaked bread was yum! Off to a good start! SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT: Egg was perfectly poached. Salmon was... cooked. I guess I was expecting fresh sliced sushi-type salmon slices, but no biggie. I figure this is how they prepped it here. And because it was cooked, gone was that familiar smoked aroma. Hollandaise sauce was watery. Put them all together along with a piece of the muffin, capers and onions and honestly, lacked flavor. There was very little seasoning with each bite I took. A bit of salt and pepper might have helped, but our server never came back to check on us. I could have used a refill with my drink as well as ketchup and hot sauce for my potatoes (cooked great, I'll admit) but again, our server was nowhere to be found. She only reappeared to give us the tab. I asked Mom how her chicken pot pie was and like my dish, hers, too, was bland and lacked a lot of flavor. Again, there were no condiments available so... we liked the concept of the flat bread on top, though. Sadly, it didn't make up for the overall taste. FOOD: 3 (but closer to a 2.75, really. The soup was the saving grace.) SERVICE: 3. Only because our server was really nice and friendly, but has lots of room for improvement. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Shared private lot. Huge. Not an issue. OVERALL: 3. Glad I finally got the chance to make a stop. Definitely not a one-and -done, but not sure if I'd return anytime soon.

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    Laura D.

    I always love going to Mimi's. It's always a delicious little escape from the world, and this time was just as delicious. Before, I get into my review If the food, I wanted to clarify why u gave this restaurant 4 stars. I ordered a dozen muffins to go. I asked for half pumpkin and half carrot raisin. When I got home, I realized that instead of carrot raisin, the waitress packed blueberry in the box instead. These muffins are a bit on the pricier side, so I was disappointed, but I didn't have time to drive back to exchange them. The food I ate at the restaurant was delicious and fresh. I wanted something light so I had an egg white veggie omelette with a cappuccino. The omelette came with a muffin, so I ordered the pumpkin muffin and it was delicious. My son ended up eating up more than half because it was so good. The cappuccino was also delightful and paid very well with the muffin. I will still go back to Mimi's, and make sure my to go orders are right before I drive home.

    French quarter burger
    Jesus M.

    Amazing portion, I had the French Quarter burger. It was very filling and delicious! I would definitely try it out again. The fries were nice and crispy. For dessert I had the Mimi's bread pudding. Both were delicious. The service was great, Abril is a great employee who was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place to anybody near by.

    Fits everyone comfortably- 25-40 guests- lots of windows and lighting

    Miguel, the General Manager has been extraordinary to work with! We contacted him to reserve the side patio for an event. He and is amazing staff were accommodating, provided excellent service, the food was delicious and you couldn't beat the price per person for a wonderful sit down plated lunch with beverages, a starter, entree and even dessert! We were able to decorate in a timely manner and cannot say enough about the wonderful service and experience!! We highly recommend you booking your next lunch or dinner party for any occasion at Mimi's

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    Lauretta N.

    Mimi's has always been a go to place for good food. There's been many restaurant openings in the area so there's much more competition and I noticed their parking lot hasn't been filled like it used to be. Regardless we went because they have the best corn chowder which I ordered with the carrot raisin Madeline's. Hubby had an omelette for dinner and we both loved our meals. The menu has changed with very few pasta choices but still a good variety. Service is excellent.

    Muffins
    Paulla L.

    Perfect spot for fresh quality food and coffee. I ordered eggs, bacon and a muffin; with coffee. The food was delicious. The service was amazing. Every server helped each other with refills on coffee and extras. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The parking lot was huge and safe.10/10 over all.

    Fried Chicken & Waffles
    Julia H.

    Passed by a few Mimi restaurants around LA/Orange county so decided to give it a try. Came by for a weekend breakfast. Wasn't busy. Service was pretty quick and friendly. They came by and checked on us a few times and front staff said goodbye as we left Rich was nice. The restaurant looked clean and wasn't noisy. Tried a couple of dishes. The Mimi's Brunch Trio is a great place to start if it's your first time there. You get a waffle, stuffed french toast, and pancake with side of eggs bacon. This way you can try all 3 and see which you like best. For me it was the french toast. The quiche lorraine with potatoes was okay. The chicken for the chicken and waffles were more like chicken tenders but tasted fine. They also have some lunch deals so might try those in the future.

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    Lauren D.

    We dined at Mimi's today for breakfast . I had the Quiche Lorraine and my husband had the crepes. Both were good and served promptly. Server was very nice. Ambiance nice and comfortable.

    Corn beef hash and eggs
    T S.

    I've come for breakfast here a few times when I visit Torrance. ALWAYS a great experience with great food and service. Today we sat in Millie's section and she gave amazing OG 5 star service helping us with selection and choice. Always checking on us and bringing us all we needed, without ever asking. I will be back just to have Millie serve us again!

    French Pot Roast
    Lawrence H.

    I got the pot roast and grilled salmon to go. Plus, I added a corn chowder soup. Both dishes were very good. The sauce on the pot roast was flavorful. Good mashed potatoes. The corn chowder is always good. Fresh veggies with the salmon. Service was very friendly and prompt.

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    Lily our server was great and the food was yummy. The restaurant was clean and was playing French music which added a nice ambiance.

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    Had a wonderful dinner at Mimi's. Ana chan was an excellent server. Food and atmosphere is excellent for a family meal. Thank you!

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    Excellent food and service, Ana Chan was the best waitress you could ask for! Made my Sunday coming here!

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    It was a nice dining experience the waiter was super nice and welcoming thank you for this experience

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    Great meal, I highly recommend their corn chowder. Ana was outstanding and ensured my spouses food was dairy and gluten free.

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    Surprisingly good from all points of view (food, ambiance & service). Thumbs up. It's really underrated here on yelp.

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    4.0
    (377 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    A new local restaurant Serendipity, is located on the outskirts of Redondo Beach…read more The food is a common breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Decoration is simply nothing fancy. Our breakfast was good. One thing is certain: this place was nothing special; it's simple food. We did order the spectacular Mimosa for 4 people. It was large. The bad thing is that the glass is full of ice and the Mimosas got watered down, too much. Today Sunday they had a Duet playing music a nice touch, if you're sitting in the back music is hard to hear. My favorite was the Mimosa. Should try it.

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    4.0
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    3.7 mi
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    We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

    Been coming here a few times a month over the past 3 years, always loved it…read more But recently it really became subpar... First the food size is becoming ridiculous (au gratin potatoes so small) The service is where I'm shocked, the waiting staff turnover is crazy. I was there last Sunday evening (05/24) and one of the waiter with a French accent looks like he just started that day, he was clueless about the menu, didn't know what was the soup of the day, and very inattentive to our table (water refill, empty plates...) like he just wanted our tips ! Also I'm sorry about that one but he had a foul smell like he just finished working out... the table next to us was saying the same thing. I came back on Friday (05/29)early afternoon and seen the same waiter still no refill and same foul smell Im going to try their other locations in PV or Hermosa and see if I'm lucky and they're like that location used to be

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    Yellow Vase

    3.6
    (630 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    CUTE AND YUMMY Love…read morethis bright and homey cafe in the heart of Redondo's Riviera Village! Grateful my friend has a daughter who lives in town and suggested it; otherwise, I never would have noticed it. Even though it was a Sunday morning, we immediately found seats inside. Of course it was a cheery yellow interior with lots of floral accents, hence "Yellow Vase." After perusing the extensive menu at our table, we realized we had to order and pay at the counter, where they were doing a bustling business with tempting pastries and fresh java. They gave us a number to place on our table to let them know where to deliver our food. My old pal from high school (Yes, we've known each other for DECADES!), always leans towards lox for breakfast. It was no surprise that she ordered the Smoked Salmon Plate ($16.95). The salmon arrived on a fresh French baguette with capers, red onion, tomatoes and cream cheese. I like variety, so the 2 by 2 ($16.95) was right up my alley. The two pieces of French toast were homemade perfection. So were the two scrambled eggs, the two chicken sausages and the rosemary potatoes. What an ample, delicious brunch. We were too busy catching up to photograph our meal, though. Sorry, 'cause it was pretty! Just wish the water cups were larger as we had to make several trips to the H20 station for refills. Follow the yellow brick road - I mean Catalina Avenue - and go!

    Cute coffee shop, went on a Wednesday morning so it wasn't busy at all …read more Love the bright yellow colors , and cottage feeling to it . Ordered a white mocha , it was yummy ! Barista / waitress was nice too!

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    The Hook & Plow - Redondo

    3.8
    (392 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Stopped by Hook & Plow for lunch and really enjoyed it. We started with the salmon poke and clam…read morechowder. The poke was fresh and flavorful, and the chowder was rich, creamy, and loaded with clams. I ordered the salmon salad, which had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon with crispy skin over fresh greens and roasted vegetables. We also tried the steak sandwich medium rare, and the steak was tender with great flavor. The sourdough and arugula really brought it together. The food tasted fresh, service was friendly, and the patio is a great place to sit on a nice day. I'll definitely be back.

    SALMON POKE DELECTABLE ! Came here for lunch with my son and…read morewe loved everything we had. We started with the salmon poke and it was uniquely marinated and delicious (would think about getting this as my main next time). My son order the pick three (they also have a pick two). He got clam chowder which creamy and also uniquely flavored, it had bacon, he had the fish tacos which were delicious, the toppings made them even better, and the furikake fries. I ordered the steak sandwich, it was really good but a lot sweeter than I expected with a shallot jam. The bread was toasty and the melty cheese was great. We shared the fries but even had some extra to bring home. The only thing I didn't love was my cocktail. I don't remember what it was called some spicy tropical drink. It would have been ok but there was some cherry foam on top that I don't think was listed on the menu. I dislike cherry flavored stuff it tastes like cough syrup to me. So if I'd known I would have ordered something else or ordered it without the cherry. I would definitely come back again. I especially recommend the lunch specials they are a good price. The service was great! After lunch we walk down to the beach to enjoy the beautiful views!

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    3.9
    (975 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Kalaveras is great. This is our favorite location, but there are others. We used to love the one in…read moreMarina Del Rey, but I think it is closed. All have similar menus, this one has a great Happy Hour. I have posted photos of a few of the locations, but it matters not, because the food is the same and great no matter which you pick. But go to this one. The food is amazing. It is Mexican food at its best. They have the best fresh chips and the guacamole is handmade and so good. We love the combinations plates and any fish or shrimp you order will be wonderful. This prices are fair for the fresh food you get. All of them, especially this one in Redondo is ever so comfortable and most of the time pretty calm. They do have TVs and when a game is on it can be a tad loud, just have them sit you away from the bar. The service is nice and fast and really kind. They are great with kids. You will love this one.

    As stated prior, I'm typically not a one and done type reviewer, but exceptions can, and will be…read moremade... First off, I thought i just got off a cruise ship in Ensenada!!! Lively joint, tons of decorations, musica blasting, whistles blowing, etc. Looking good... Promptly seated and greeted by staff. Drink orders placed relatively quickly and delivered not quite as quickly. I thought, "thats ok", as they were a tad busy. Not packed, but busy. Afterwards, I also requested additional chips, which BTW, never arrived... That is where it started a slow roll downhill that quickly spiraled into a steep hill, no brakes situation. After 15 or so minutes, our server, who shall remain anonymous, takes our order. Pretty simple, the camarron tacos for me, fajitas for the wife. They arrive, again about 15 min later so, not too bad. As for the food, I can only speak on behalf of my tacos and I must say, they were very enjoyable. Wifey said the fajitas were "bland and not well seasoned". A very basic "just ok". I only finished two of the three tacos. Then, literally after we had both been finished for at least 20 min, our server comes back and asks if we would like anything else. At this point obviously not... And by this time, after having already been there for nearly an hour and a half, (with only 2 hrs in the meter across the street), we asked for a box for my remaining taco and the check. Well guess what, pardon the pun but Houdini reappears (or not) and it's at least another 15 minutes before he comes back with the check and doggie box. Was gonna pay cash on the bill but it would have resulted in a tip much more than he deserved... Ended up with 8 minutes on the meter. We will never come back to this location. I will patronize my preferred location in Pedro...

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