Charm and hospitality and cuisine - unchanged after all these years Haven't been here in quite awhile and had almost completely forgotten about this gem until my friend and I decided to grab lunch in Whittier after a meeting nearby. Walking in immediately brought back good memories. The decor is warm, cozy, and wonderfully homey, the kind of place that makes you want to sit back and relax. I ordered my longtime favorite, the meat loaf, and it was every bit as delicious as I remembered: hearty, flavorful, and true comfort food done right. You can tell they've kept the quality and consistency over the years. The service was also outstanding, friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. So glad we rediscovered this place. It's comforting to know some restaurants still keep their charm, quality, and hospitality intact after all these years. Definitely a 5-star experience for me. read more

Mimi's Cafe - My favorite meatloaf! Delicious! - French Near Me - Whittier, California

I have dined at Mimi's on numerous occasions with family and friends. The cuisine consistently delivers a satisfying experience, reminiscent of the quality found in traditional restaurants. During my recent visits, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by the servers. Vanessa, who served us today, demonstrated remarkable kindness and sensitivity. Similarly, Sergio, who served us on the previous day, was equally impressive. One of the standout features of Mimi's is its relaxed atmosphere. The establishment encourages guests to dine leisurely, fostering an environment conducive to conversation and private discussions. I will continue to patronize Mimi's in the future. read more

Mimi's Cafe is our go-to Saturday morning spot. As you enter, a glass showcase immediately catches your eye, filled with fresh-baked croissants, muffins, and their signature cinnamon brioche roll--making it hard not to grab a sweet treat to start your order. The Whittier staff is personable, attentive--quick-- yet efficient, with free regular drip coffee refills. The menu offers a wide variety of fresh, satisfying options, all set in a cozy French country cottage-style atmosphere. Lorena always greets us with a smile, remembers our favorite orders, and keeps us up to date on new menu items. Meanwhile, on the other side of the bistro, Sergio provides the same attentive service with low-key humor and a warm personality. Depending on which side of the bistro you're seated, you'll most likely have either Lorena or Sergio taking care of you--both making Mimi's feel like an inviting spot. Together, their thoughtful service and cheerful personalities make every Saturday morning here a highlight of our week. After trying countless breakfast spots over the years, my husband and I have made Mimi's our regular Saturday morning tradition. read more

The food was very good. There was a quite long wait, like 30-60 minutes, I don't remember. Anyways, the famous grilled cheese sandwich was rich and delicious. The French onion soup was so good, I got it at Saizeriya in Japan. I would recommend this place to other people, it's good! read more

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There is a distinct odor when you walk in, not unpleasant but sharp, pungent and hard to place sort of vinegar maybe onion it eventually dies down after being seated but then got strong odor of ash tray or upholstery from a smokers house. Guess the staff is nose blind. I ordered the green goddess salad. It said it had avocado pieces I didn't see them and very little chicken. It was good. When I walked in I noticed a wadded up napkin in a decorative rooster near the hostess area. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Green Goddess salad - French Near Me - Whittier, California

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We had a great lunch experience today, with Lorena as our server. She was attentive, friendly, and professional, and the food was delicious. Definitely a must-try! read more

Lorena, is just amazing ! The staff is always friendly and very attentive. We are always very happy and satisfied with our food. read more

Ordered breakfast through uber eats on a Sunday morning. I was glad that the portions were big enough. I was really hungry after early morning gardening. We have tried veggie omelet with potatoes, sausage and scrambled eggs, also two muffins. The food was very comforting and the muffins were surprisingly tasty. A satisfying breakfast and we would order delivery from here again! read more

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The service if great. The food is delicious and I love how they have healthy vegetarian options. I often order the omelette made with egg whites. The restaurant looks like a French cottage outside and I appreciate there consciousness of the environment by asking customers if they want a straw versus automatically giving a straw. read more

Just want to say that Lorena was absolutely awesome gave great recommendations as you can see in my pictures. Lastly, great customer service was attentive but gave us space. Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

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I've been to fine dining restaurants with worse service this location! We were greeted with cheer, and our server Vanessa was delightful! She had such a fun and bubbly personality that instantly made us look forward to our next visit. The food is great too!! Really big portions. I also really loved all the attention to details in the decor, so pretty and cozy. read more

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Some family and i visited for lunch on our way to a retreat and we left content. Our server was very friendly, and although their lunch rush was busy, he didn't seem flustered or as if he was trying to hurry up with our table at any point in our visit. Everyone's food came out at the same time and we all enjoyed our lunch. We ordered their muffin special they had going on and enjoyed our muffins as a late night snack! Although you can tell it's a little dated, it seems well kept. Thankful that our pit stop filled our tummy's and allowed us to start our retreat off right. read more

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Maybe it's just a breakfast place. Stopped for a bit with a friend and the food was just mediocre. Location has seen better days and needs a facelift. Restrooms had clogged sinks and smelled. Service was agonizingly slow. Only 4 tables seated with no one waiting so there was no reason for the slowness l. Won't be back at all. read more

Our go to place when craving yummy dessert. This time I had their Apple & Cherry Cobbler a la mode and hubby had their Tiramisu, both so delicious! I like trying their adult beverages at times and this night I had their White Russian. Went great with my dessert. The service is always friendly and super speedy. The ambiance seems to always be on the quiet side so it allows for perfect conversations. read more

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Mimi's Bistro was pretty empty at 5:30 PM. The restaurant needs a refresh, but the charm is still there. We were seated in a comfy booth. Valentino was our very professional waiter, and knew how to pace the service The Birria Sandwich, Salad were favorites. The Salmon was dry, but prepared without a lot of salt per request. The coffee was from a fresh brewed pot. The delicious cake and bread basket has a minimal charge. One dessert was boxed to take home. There is plenty of parking. It was a pleasant couple of hours. read more

The hubby and I have had breakfast here at Mimi's a few times on Sunday morning. And we've had the please of being served by Lorena . We head over early on Sunday morning after Mass. She is super sweet and very attentive! She even remembered the Vanilla flavored cappuccino my husband had ordered the last time we were there. She was great! Very cozy place too! read more

I Went Here to Have Brunch and The Waitress Named Lorena Was Very Friendly and Helpful and She Gave A Great Service. I will Come Back and Eat Here Again. read more

What a great start to a birthday, Lorena treated my family and myself with such great hospitality. Brought us the best treats that were unexpected to me as a birthday gift before our entrées . The space was very calm, clean,bright and peaceful enough for my celebration. While making an exit, and making our visit even more pleasant, she sent me home with another tray of treats ! Thank you so much for taking good care of us on my special day Lorena !! read more

This mimi's is the best!! Lorena is so attentive and sweet! Coffee always spot on! The staff here is great! We will always come back to Whittier Mimis. read more

I've been coming to Mimi's for years for their incredible breakfast, but today was truly special. While the food is always a draw, Lorena's service turned a simple meal into a memory. It didn't feel like I was sitting in a restaurant; it felt like coming home to family after being away for a long time. Even though it was quiet early in the morning, the atmosphere felt full and welcoming. Lorena was remarkably attentive, anticipating everything I needed before I even asked, and all with a genuine, bright smile. It was a beautiful experience, and I already can't wait to go back. read more

I love this place! Excellent service and food. However, the women's restroom is filthy and disgusting. The carpet is the same. Here is a pic of the carpet. I will spare you photos of the women's restroom. Hopefully the corporate office will see this and invest in this beautiful restaurant and the staff that work here. The conditions of the restroom are a disservice to the food and the restaurant staff. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Dirty, worn carpet. - French Near Me - Whittier, California

I felt like having a waffle this morning, but it had to be crispy and light and airy, and I said let's go to Mimi's and there was the most perfect waffle with a biscoff cookie topping served by Lorena, our favorite waitress! She also recommended the new biscoff cappuccino that made me feel like it was my birthday!! And she's always ready to refill your cup no matter what! Perfect way to start a Saturday! read more

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Although I have positive childhood memories of this establishment, I am disappointed with the service we received today. Let me be clear, the server and host were very welcoming and friendly, but that is where the good points end. After we were seated, we promptly looked over the menu for drinks and dinner options; it has become a habit since we have a toddler with little patience when hungry. We placed our order within 5 minutes of being seated...and then we waited...and waited. It is typical for you to be served a basket of bread and butter while you wait for your meal; that didn't happen. I thought that perhaps they did away with that service, but we shortly saw other tables being served bread. When the food finally arrived, only my husband and toddler were served; to note, the host was the one that brought the food. She was observant enough to ask "I feel like you're missing something", to which I replied with "Yes, the salmon". It was at least 15 minutes before my food came out. I suspect that they forgot to cook it, but I can't be sure. What I will say is that no one stopped by our table to let us know there was a "delay" with my food. Speaking of: Birria-dipped Sandwich (husband): While the flavor of the birria was there, typically birria meat is moist; there was none, whatsoever. Every bite had to be dipped into the consomé to make up for the dryness. Pistachio-crusted Salmon (myself): The flavor was fine, but the salmon itself was overcooked. I ordered a rice medley and green beans as an accompaniment; both lacked any form of seasoning. Grilled Chicken with mashed potatoes (toddler): the chicken was lukewarm at best, and dry. My toddler is hardly picky (he enjoys a variety of food, including but not limited to bell peppers, pickled daikon, sushi, arroz con gandules, etc.), but they struggled to eat this chicken; it was very bland, and the mashed potatoes weren't any better. I will say that the server was very apologetic, and they even offered complimentary muffins to-go (which we politely declined). However, I am not sure where the disconnect occurred between ordering and being served. Maybe it was an off day for them? Hopefully it is better next time. read more

We are not going to eat at this place no more. the last 2 times we place an order to go. the orders were wrong. the food was not cook as indicated in the order. it's just not worth it. Sorry Mimis read more

Loved brunch here, love the vibes, the home ambiance, LORENA was an amazing host, on top of service for us, food was delicious. Service was amazing. Will definitely come back read more

Mimi's Cafe - Sunrise Chilaquiles - French Near Me - Whittier, California

I went to eat here a couple Sundays ago and was served by Lorena. She was amazing and very friendly. She made sure my coffee cup was filled and asked if I wanted to take a cup to go. The food was on point too. I just wish they had channel 11 on their tv in the bar area as I wanted to watch the Rams game. Other than that, 5 out of 5. Go Rams! read more

I was incredibly disappointed with my recent experience at the Mimi's Cafe starting with the server by the name of Paulina in Uptown Whittier. A restaurant can have great atmosphere, but it means absolutely nothing if the front-of-house staff Paulina fails to deliver basic hospitality. From the moment I walked through the door, the customer service was virtually non-existent, leaving a terrible first impression that set the tone for the rest of the visit.Once seated, the situation only grew more frustrating as the service remained painfully slow and completely inattentive. We waited an unacceptable amount of time just to have our orders taken, and getting anyone's attention for refills or basic needs felt like an impossible chore. The staff appeared entirely indifferent, moving with zero sense of urgency and showing a clear lack of training and engagement.It is incredibly frustrating to spend hard-earned money at a local establishment only to be treated like an inconvenience. Good customer care is the backbone of any successful restaurant, but this specific location is severely lacking in that department. I will definitely not be returning to this spot, and I highly recommend looking elsewhere in Whittier if you value attentive and respectful service. Please check for reviews before entering a restaurant. It's no wonder this place was really slow without many people with a bad economy like this. You should be happy and thankful that you have a job but the way you guys are going you might as well close down at this rate wish you guys luck if I could leave a zero on the stars I would. read more

Ordered some take out with a friend, only to have the order not available when we picked up. They said someone already picked up the order. I had to show proof and verify that it was not picked up. After a little back and forth of information, they finally decided to remake the order. Had to wait a while as they made the order again while having to listen to the Manager make excuses on what happened and stating how someone got a free meal out of it....Yes, free meal due to your mistake of not checking the name or order for the person picking up the order. When the food was finally done, the waitress who possibly might of been the one who gave the wrong order out, came out to hand me my food and apologized for the wait and stated how they don't know what happened. When I arrived home the food was not even worth the wait. I should of just canceled when they were going to re-make the order. I ordered 2x steak sandwiches (1x steak/eggs & 1xrosemary flank steak) and it was horrible. Tasted microwaved and texture was like beef jerky and hardly had any steak pieces. Super tough and dry. I would not recommend any of those. ​ Due to the staffs poor handling of the incorrect order and horrible prep/tastes of food, I would not recommend this restaurant. They did not take credibility for their mistake and made excuses. read more

Amazing experience! Our waiter Lorena was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed. She checked on us often and made great recommendations. The food was delicious, but Lorena's great service really made the visit stand out. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Mimi's Cafe - French Near Me - Whittier, California

Went in for an early lunch on Thursday & to check out the space they offer for a luncheon. Staff immediately greeted us and we were showed the space on the way to our table. Everything is neat & clean! Our server was Lorena and she was such a pleasure to have. Not only did she help serve us but also helped us secure our future luncheon date & introduced us to the manager & district manager. If you have ever been here then you know the carrot muffins are an all time fav & for good reason :) read more

Came with my parents for breakfast and Lorena was such an amazing waitress. She was very attentive, quick, and had a great vibe. We will definitely be coming back. Thanks Lorena! read more

The savory bowl lives up to its name! It's a healthy option that's actually flavorful, on their menu. It's the only way I eat my spinach and I can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For something sweet- you can't go wrong with this freshly made blueberry muffins! The site gets you seated and food quickly. It's clean and such a chill vibe. I even saw someone bring a laptop to work. read more

Mimi's Cafe - The best muffins are the freshly made blueberry ones with a pumpkin latte - French Near Me - Whittier, California

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We had such a lovely morning before dropping off our little one for school. Mimi's was warm, welcoming and the food was delicious! Lorena our server was so attentive, personable and sweet. She anticipated our needs and made she our coffee was filled, had everything moving in a timely manner due to our time crunch. We haven't been to Mimi's in a while but this experience was so lovely we will be sure to come back. Thank you to all the staff! read more

Almost forgot, sorry..... My wife and I chose Mimi's 8/11th/2025 for breakfast, We were treated by Sergio Manager with a big smile and wonderful words as he remembered us from previous times. He seated us quickly. Soon our Waiter, Sergio introduced himself welcomed us, asked us what we would like to drink, and brought us our drinks, he told our order, and soon thereafter we were eating. Our Waiter Sergio was very kind and engaged us in conversation as though we were family, this really made our eating experience WONDERFUL. The prices for their meals are reasonable. If you are looking for a place to dine, you can't go wrong picking this Mimi's, you will have a most memorable eating experience... read more

Breakfast at Mimi's this morning was awesome. Everything you order is great!! My fav is Turkey on grilled chibatta with bacon, avocado & tomato! So big that you can share! Such attentive service from Lorena and her manager, Sergio. The are so friendly and pleasant yet professional. The cinnamon roll French toast is delicious too. Thank you for starting our Sunday with yummy food and great customer service. Special shoutout to my girl, Lorena. read more

Food is always good and great service. This time with Stephanie, very friendly and attentive. This location is usually not as packed as other restaurants. Great for families. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Rib eye with an extra egg, ham and Swiss crepes, plain crepes with strawberries and caramel, kids pancakes with an addd egg. - French Near Me - Whittier, California

Love coming to Mimi's and having Lorena as our server! She's always amazing and the food is always delicious. read more

Mimi's Cafe - Bacon Avocado Omelet with brócoli - French Near Me - Whittier, California

Mimi's rocked! Lorraine was our dedicated server and made us feel at home! See you next weekend!

Hi, our server was Lorena! She provided excellent service and was very attentive. We have not had amazing service in a long time. It was nice to have Lorena. read more

My company hosted an event here in the month of February, and we had Teresa navigate us through the process. She was also our host, we had an amazing experience read more