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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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    Good for kids
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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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    1 year ago

    Went here for all day breakfast. The portions are generous and prices are fair. Our server was Anna, who was great.

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    1 year ago

    Great food and service! Ana was great and we enjoy coming here once a week for soup! The French Onion soup is fantastic every time

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    1 year ago

    Ana was super attentive! Her and her busser (can't remember his name, sorry!) took great care of us and provided excellent service.

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    1 year ago

    Good food we had the best waitress very attending and helpful the service was fantastic.

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    1 year ago

    Million serverd us this morning and we were so happy with her service and the food at Mimi's Cafe!!!

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    1 year ago

    Service was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. Mom truly enjoyed her griddlecake.

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    1 year ago

    Great Service by Millie. Good food too! Love the variety of food choices they have at this restaurant.

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    1 year ago

    Thank you to Ana for being a wonderful server to us this morning. Sunday brunch rush, very helpful, food was wonderful.

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    Went here for breakfast. Our food was great and server Ana was friendly, attentive and made us feel at home. Highly recommend Mimi's.

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    Ana was great today. She was very attentive. She was very patient that we sat at the table a little longer then expected

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    1 year ago

    Amazing food and really great service by Millie & Cervantes!! Totally recommend coming for brunch.

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    1 year ago

    Food is always great, service is even better! Thank you Millie for a wonderful breakfast experience!

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    Muffins were super YUMMY. Millie our server was attentive and all around fantastic. Thanks for a great brunch.

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    The Slip Bar & Eatery - Lomita

    4.5
    (112 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I came here with a friend on a lazy Sunday afternoon when in dire need of some food and alcohol! We…read morewere both famished and wanted to place with healthy-ish options. We were thrilled to see a few menu options that were marked as vegan. Bonus points for being affordable! I completely missed their attached parking lot when I arrived and ended up parking across the street in the neighborhood, where there was ample free parking. When we arrived, the restaurant was about half full and there was live music occurring on the patio. We opted to sit inside where it was a little less noisy and there was a comfy and cozy booth calling our name. The vibe was great, with fun and eclectic decor. The service was really upbeat and friendly and our server was so kind and helpful. We asked him if the espresso martini had dairy in it (which I just discovered that is a thing at some places) and he double checked with the bartender to ensure there wasn't my dairy in it! I ordered that alongside a falafel wrap I must say, both of these worked so well together. The espresso martini was light and refreshing yet still had a bold flavor. The falafel was nice and crispy with a delectable inside and the tahini sauce was so rich and creamy. The meal felt indulgent yet hearty all at the same time. I left feeling so uplifted and relaxed all at the same time. Despite it being on the noisier side, I was still able to hear my friend well and it was such a great place for us to catch up. I would highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely return the next time I'm in the area!

    We had a really good time here watching the Western Conference Finals! My husband had the lemon…read morepepper wings which he enjoyed, and 2 beers. I ordered the pastrami on rye (basically a Reuben) which was good. I wish it had more meat and it was half sliced, half chopped. Theirs seems to be all chopped up and crisped, which gives it a nice texture and almost bacon-y vibe. Messy but good. I had a side salad which was also good. Overall our meal was great and there were TVs visible from anywhere you sat, which is perfect for a sports bar. My big gripe is being charged $1 for pickles to go with a sandwich. Maybe you get more if they put them directly on the sandwich, but they forgot mine so the pickles came in a ramekin. 6 pickle slices for $1.

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    Bites & Bashes Cafe

    4.5
    (555 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Pulled up to this spot after seeing it on TikTok and it did not lie. This place is a whole…read moreexperience, big portions, big flavors, big fun. Crack in a Cup - Me- Vietnamese iced coffee with a lil twist. Kinda dalgona‑ish? Kinda bitter? Maybe that's just my taste buds being dramatic. 8/10 still loved it tho. Guava margarita- Sonny - tastes like juice. danger 9/10 Coconut Shrimp: Crunchy, golden, Me- 8.5/10 only because my fav ones are from pink taco in boston RIP sonny- 8/10 (started picking out the petals bc he thought it wasn't edible ) Banana Turon Pancake - This thing was gigantic. Three fluffy stacks with caramelized banana chunks. Moist, flavorful, chef knew exactly what they were doing. Me: 8.5/10 Slight bitterness for me, but still a banger. Sonny: 8.5/10 Very banana‑y. (dalgona vibes??) Forking Around Filipino Burrito -This burrito was THICK. Like "has its own gravitational pull" thick. A whole fiesta rolled up. Me: 10/10 Might be my new favorite burrito. And I've been on a quest. Sonny:9/10 cuz apparently i'm the only 10 he sees Would absolutely come back and we'll probably order the burrito again just to feel something

    The storefront of the popular full-service catering operation (founded in 2015) in the LA area,…read moreBites & Bashes Cafe in Lomita opened in 2018. My wife and I had an enjoyable breakfast experience, tasting some unique dishes that are worth coming in for. We had a real early errand in the Lomita area, so wanted to take advantage by trying a different breakfast place. They have a really informative website, explaining the owning family's participation and how some of their food is sourced. It's a brunch place (open from 8 am to 2/3 pm, Tu-Su), so needed to wait a bit outside (street parking only, found one hour free parking right in front since coming so early). Menus are available at the front counter, and you place and pay (clover) for your order first. The food came out soon after, delivered to your table. There is a self-serve water jug in the same area as take-as-you-need take-out containers (also saw a self-serve costco-size plastic wrap box for wrapping...such a Korean thing to do). Utensils and napkins are available at the table to take for need. I really like places like this that have optimized the service experience, getting what you need without having to track someone down. Forking Around's Filipino Burrito ($18.95) - a collab with the food influencer 'Forking Around' to put into a breakfast burrito, many common ingredients from a Filipino breakfast. This includes egg, garlic fried rice as base and a vegetable lumpia with longanisa pieces, wrapped in a good flour tortilla. Sides were both a cilantro lime crema and a well made sawsawan. The sausage was not too sweet nor too red (though perhaps a bit too meatloaf-like), and the lumpia in the burrito worked for me. Korean Breakfast with bulgogi and steamed rice ($19.95) - it was served in a cast-iron skillet and the pan had been heated up greatly...super hot when served and still warm by the time we left. The flavor of the bulgogi was solid, and I loved the presentation. Taco Truck Burrito ($17.95) - korean-style al pastor pork, with pineapple and kimchi fried rice and egg. It was good....forgot to ask if the meat was really cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Came with a good chipotle salsa and lime crema. We were done in 30 minutes, from entry to exit. It wasn't too busy, so asked the front-of-house lead where the longanisa sausage and lumpia were made...she stated that it was all in-house. That's really impressive, making an ingredient from scratch that is only used in one dish. This and the elegant presentation and longevity really shows that the entire team behind bites & bashes cafe (catering) knows what they are doing.

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    ORIGINAL: bacon, eggs, avocado, smashed tater tots, cheese, pico de gallo

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    Hot N Tot

    4.0
    (696 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Drastically improved in comparison to years ago. I've returned a few times recently. Food has been…read moregreat every time. Multiple outstanding experiences with minimal nitpicky issues. The roast beef hash is a stand out dish. Served with hash browns thank you. It's very meaty flavorful, not canned. Texas omelette is their chili omelette. Long winded. I've been craving a chili omelette and could not find a decent one I can eat. I have some limitations. Can't eat bell peppers or egg yolk, shouldn't eat cheese, canned chili messes up my stomach. One place, does it have bell peppers, no, ok, egg whites and no cheese. It arrives with no cheese topping but cheese inside, can't eat it, dumbaxxes. THEIRS HERE, outstanding. Turkey anything has real turkey, not lunchmeat. Onion rings are the beer batter type and very good. It's stupidly difficult to find good ones, they're here. Minor details matter. The little bowl of salsa is extremely good. I prefer the watery type like this over the thick kind. Pepper, most of the time I end up removing the cap because it barely comes out, not here. Parking very easy with their own large lot with a nice garden in the rear. Service outstanding every time, even the buss boy is on top of getting your beverage of choice quickly and keeping it topped off. It's been several years, they really turned it around. Any nitpicky issues are so minor they're not worth mentioning. There's a new king of cafe / coffee shop type of restaurant in the South Bay.

    Another place I had been wanting to go to since forever. It's been around a long time, and has a…read moregood reputation. In other words, my kinda place. I'm still on my quest for the ultimate tuna melt, so decided to give theirs a try. It was delicious; the tuna mix was likely the tastiest I've found in my travels so far. A choice of sides came with it; I chose a decent-sized salad. Took at peak at what other diners were having, and everything I saw looked really good. Place was busy, which is always a good sign. I got there around little after noon, and only had a five minute wait myself. (Apparently, they were open late once upon a time, but important to keep in-mind they close at 3p these days.) My server was helpful, friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was everything I'd want in a diner. A great choice when one is remotely in the area!

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    Gold old bacon and eggs with hash browns: good sized portions and delicious.
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    The Pan

    The Pan

    3.9
    (702 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    1st time this morning, Brioche French toast was 3 stars,…read morelooked good, but bread was actually kinda hard instead of pillowy soft, not terrible, but not good either because of hardness. Scrambled eggs 5 stars, no complaints, Bacon 4 stars, I've had better, not bad. They have a green salsa if you ask for it, Service 4 stars was good enough Ambiance 4.5 stars, had a good vibe, big open place, parking is behind the front with ample spaces. Overall 4 stars, will go back and try something else.

    Some of the worst customer service ever from everyone working inside the restaurant. The woman in…read morethe front who seats people is miles ahead in customer service than anyone inside. She was amazing. All 3 tables around us got their food before us. All 3 tables had to send back their food because it was either wrong or incorrect. Place looks well staffed but everyone seems miserable aside from the woman outside. Our food was also wrong. Out of 4 dishes 2 of them were wrong. If you order anything sweet, food or drink, expect heavy amounts of syrup. Not homemade syrups. Maybe hersheys or maybe wal mart brand. Not sure. Very synthetic. Hey at least the food looks great. The ambiance is great. The service is bad. The wait time is even worse. Waiting for a table is understandable. Waiting an hour for your food after being seated is not. Does not help when the server is rolling her eyes the whole time, and with an angry face the entire time. She was like that when we walked in so i know it wasnt us. Parking: 0/10 Wait time: 0/10 Service inside: 0/10 Service outside: 11/10 Food look: 10/10 Food taste: 3/10 Drink look: 10/10 Drink taste: 0/10 Also the table next to us which was a small group spent their entire time talking about how bad th service and food is. Once we were served we tried to form our own opinion. Unfortunately it was identical. Very dissapointed

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    Stonefire Grill

    Stonefire Grill

    3.8
    (795 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    This was our first visit to Stonefire Grill, and it turned out to be a delightful experience and I…read morelike the atmosphere, You order at the counter when you walk in, employees were where helpful ,then they give you a vibrating pager so you can grab a seat while your food is prepared. We ordered a $13.99 personal meal. My wife had the mac & cheese with a salad, and I had the combo pizza with a Caesar salad. We added two drinks for $1.99 each and shared a nutty coleslaw. I was surprised at how large the "personal size" mac & cheese was -- it was very generous. We ended up sharing the pizza, mac & cheese, and coleslaw and still had plenty of food. The meal also came with two personal-size carrot cakes, which we took home for the next day. Even sharing just one was more than enough. Everything was delicious, but the carrot cake really stood out. Super moist, full of carrots and chunks of pineapple, and topped with an amazing cream cheese frosting. The menu says it's made from scratch, and it definitely tasted homemade. Definitely recommend! **After reading some of the 3 and 1 reviews, I'm hoping to have an equally positive experience on my next visit.

    Just want to start by saying, I love Stonefire. I've been going to Stonefire for 10+ years with my…read morefamily (Pasadena, Valencia, West Hills), so I know exactly what it's supposed to taste like. This Torrance location? Not even close. Service was great, staff was nice and the place looks good. That's where the positives end unfortunately. The food was honestly terrible. -Mashed potatoes tasted straight out of a packet--gooey, liquidy and cheap. -Breadsticks were weirdly loaded with Parmesan and missing the usual garlic flavor. -Salad was chopped into oblivion no reason. -The tri-tip easily the worst I've ever had from Stonefire. Rubbery, badly seasoned, and felt like low-quality meat. Completely different from what they serve at other locations. -BBQ sauce was off. Way too much black pepper to the point it made me cough. It's definitely not the original sauce. This didn't feel like Stonefire. It felt like a completely different restaurant trying to pass as Stonefire. Really disappointing.

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    The Steak Library

    The Steak Library

    4.4
    (151 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$$

    The food was top-notch--absolutely delicious and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The…read moreservice was exceptional as well. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the evening. The restaurant has a beautiful, upscale atmosphere, and I loved the thoughtful touch of the rose petals on the table. They also surprised my sister with a birthday dessert that wasn't even on the menu, and it was absolutely delicious. I honestly can't believe we have a restaurant of this caliber here in Lomita. It's a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back!

    The Food Library was an interesting experience, and one that left me a bit conflicted…read more The service was excellent from start to finish. The dining room is relatively small, with roughly 10 to 15 tables, and the two employees working the floor were hustling all evening and did a genuinely nice job taking care of everyone. The food itself was solid. The standout dish of the night was actually the grilled asparagus, which came with a soy-based preparation that was absolutely outstanding, perfectly tender and cooked just right. The wedge salad was also very good, and both the 16oz ribeye@$86, and the 8oz filet mignon @$76 were well prepared and enjoyable. Where things became more complicated for me was the overall value proposition. The prices are undeniably steep, especially for Lomita. Whenever I dine somewhere upscale, I inevitably ask myself whether, for the same money, I would have rather gone somewhere else. In this case, the answer was yes. I was also a bit disappointed to discover that there is no full bar. The restaurant seems to steer guests toward wine and sake, with only a handful of beer options available. Unfortunately, the first two beers I ordered, an IPA and then a Modelo, both on the menu, both out of stock, which certainly didn't help my overall impression. The dining room itself felt somewhat drab, all black walls, and lacked the refinement that I would expect at this price point. Dark walls and a crystal chandelier create an interesting contrast, but small details stood out for the wrong reasons. For example, I noticed exposed holes in the bar where a purse hook or latch had apparently been relocated. It may seem minor, but details like that matter when you're charging premium prices. At the end of the night, my wife and I walked out more than $300 lighter. While the food was undeniably good and the service was attentive, the experience simply didn't feel like a $300 evening to us. Overall, The Food Library delivers quality food and hardworking service, but for the price, I left wishing the atmosphere and overall experience matched the bill a bit more closely.

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