Reviews for Mimi's Cafe in Fountain Valley, CA
I started having Thanksgiving dinner on my own many, many years ago. My friends at the time had young kids and they were... starting their own traditions, and while I was never short an invitation (and even accepted now and then), I still felt betterbeing on my own. Back then I went into the restaurant and had my meal while I read, but the restaurants started to get very busyover the years so I started grabbing it to go. Back then the special meal was about $18. Over the years, the price has gone up,of course, but the meal has actually lost the extras that used to make it great. Having consistently ordered it over severalyears and at various Mimi's locations, I can speak to the quality over time. But still, it's been my tradition so withoutchecking the cost, I just headed over and grabbed my two meals. I was really surprised to find that the meal is now $28.99. AndI would not mind paying that if the quality had not declined. To be clear, I've seen this the last few years from differentlocations. I even grabbed mine during COVID when they were just doing pick-up. But I think this will be the last year that Ichoose a Mimi's holiday meal. You don't get a roll anymore, you don't get gravy unless you ask for it, the sweat potato mash wasbland and there was way too much of it and not enough mashed potatoes, the stuffing and the turkey were incredibly dry. Theyused to offer cheesecake as a dessert option, now it's only pumpkin and pecan pie - which sorry but, yuck to both. It wasn't thefirst time it was disappointing but it is the first time I said it out loud (well, to myself). I just happened to pick the mealup at this location but like I said before, they have been declining in quality for a bit now. I've forgiven it because it's mytradition - and, honestly, because I've never thought to look elsewhere. But with more and more restaurants serving holidaydinners, I think I'm going to look around for another option next year. The crazy thing is that their Read more
So place was great clean and quiet but the egg white veggie omelet and the patatoes just didn't taste good to me ... could just... be my preference... now I spent $30 but I know what to expect a minis.. the breakfast menu used to be on steroids now itsregular... Read more
First time at Mimi's which is a bistro diner playing up French cuisine. First, the menu selection was elaborate with a blend of... authentic French offerings and casual American dishes where you can get breakfast all day or go full-on with a diner-style 3course meal for lunch or dinner. The prices were very fair and portions were generous. You can find unusual items like crepes,croque monsieur, and the like. Also, the service was good ???? Shout out to William who was most attentive andcharming. Here's why the 3 stars rather than 5: Ordered a fresh made croissant and it was blasted in a microwave and naturallyarrived rubbery. I really don't like sending back food but this was bad. The server was gracious and kind about it. I ended upordering another - no heat offered - to get that real croissant, flaky goodness but no. It was dense and definitely NOT French.I lived in Paris and even if I hadn't, anyone would know this is not authentic. The other reason is because I ordered the summerfruit salad with shrimp. All supposed to be fresh ingredients but they threw in canned mandarin oranges blended with freshstrawberries and grilled pineapple. Although the vinaigrette was good. (Pictured) Will visit again but with an understandingthat there are pros and cons. If nothing else it's good for a great, hearty French-styled breakfast or lunch. My son loved theberry crepes (pictured). Read more
We love this place! Shivani was our most recent waitress and she was so friendly and truly on top of it all! And don?t get me... started on the food! Perfect brunch spot! Read more
We ate here for lunch with our aunt while on vacation and had a great experience. The food was delicious and came out faster... than we expected it to. Our serve Emma was attentive, we never had an empty drink while dining, and was also very friendly. Iordered the 4 cheese grilled sandwich with the tomato basil soup, a classic pairing. The soup was hot when it came out and was agood balance of flavor, while the grilled cheese was rich with mozzarella, cheddar, and Swiss, with parmesan crusted sourdoughbread. Overall it was delicious food with friendly and prompt service. Read more
Wow, never again.....""EVER"" I Came here with my Family for a Father's Day Breakfast. The only thing that was actually good... was the Coffee. I had the Eggs Benedict Florentine (Spinach) and Corned Beef Hash on The Side. It appears (Like The Other photo)showing Eggs Benedict (just two months ago) Those Pretty Skillet Cooked Potatoes w Some Parsley Flakes Are **NO MORE** Now YouGet Nasty, Super Greasy Deep Fried Potato Chunks. I complained to the waiter asking / stating they are not good and just plainterrible. I asked for "Hash Browns" as a Replacement. He apologized and saID "Sorry That's What You Get" we don't Do HashBrowns. They take too long to Make in the kitchen. The Eggs Benedict I was served Looked Honestly Unappetizing to say the least**NOTHING** Like the picture from Two Months Ago., In That Picture they looked pretty good. I ordered something to go to Take tomy Dad who could not leave the house from recovering from recent surgery **Please Note** an Omelet is made (One Way), Meaningyou scramble some eggs in a bowl then pour them into a pan ""Having your Filling Ingredients Already Cooked ""OR READY"" You addthe "Filling Ingredients" to the egg pancake in the skillet then **FOLD OVER THE EGG BLANKET** That Is An Omelet. Well I orderedThe ""Bacon, Ham and Sausage Omelet" they brought it in a To-Go Box, I Paid and Left. **The Picture of The To-Go Plate is ShownHere. Apparently **They Toss Some Eggs In a Hot Pan Scramble Them Then Toss In Everything Else **Scramble** and It Forms a EggBrick Type Mixture **SEE REAL PICTURE** When I opened it To My Father His Statement Was ""WHAT THE HELL IS THAT"" That's NotWhat I Asked For and It Looks Terrible** I Looked At The Scrambled Brick Mess and Was Very Upset. **NOTE** I actually Called TheManager and Stated " I Am Sorry That's What and How The Culinary Manager Wants The "'Omelet" Prepared. My Statement Was Simpleand To The Point. ""Im Sorry Thats Not An Omelet ""Thats A Scramble"" Your Culinary Manager Read more
Always my favorite place for breakfast Benedict eggs is one of the best plate With fresh orange juice The restaurant always open... early Prepared and always clean Read more
My daughter and I used to love coming here after school when she was little. I?m glad to say that we?ve now restarted the... tradition now that?s she?s an adult. The coffee is delicious (almost as good as the muffins). Emma our server was attentive andvery helpful. Read more