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Mimi's Cafe

17231 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780-1926
714-544-5522
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Ranked #19 of 180 restaurants in Tustin
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- 28 May 2013
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California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I love the food at this Mimi's. From their breakfast to lunch and dinner. I especially love their french onion soup. We have had some of the best breakfasts at this restaurant and the presentation is beautiful. The service is friendly and quick. We drive make the drive from Orange for their food,

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Maryland
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57 reviews 57 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

this Mimi's is as good as others we've frequented on the east coast. The atmosphere is consistent with most national chains. We've gone after church on Sundays and have waited 15-45 min. The food has been very good and fairly priced. Service at this restaurant has been efficient and friendly.

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Orange, California
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106 reviews 106 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Go for one of their healthy breakfast and have a bran muffin. The coffee is great as is the service. They have excellent blackened salmon and if you have soup, get their French Onion. Their basic garden salad is also excellent.

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Orange, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

My wife and I went for lunch based off of an e-mail received for a soup and salad special with a muffin. The prices are good, especially with the deal. I had never been on a weekday lunch and the restaurant was filled with seniors enjoying time with friends. We arrived at 1:00 and had a 15 minute wait. Once... More

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Davis, California
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140 reviews 140 reviews
67 restaurant reviews
113 helpful votes 113 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent visit to Mimi's for breakfast, in a group. Diners are given a variety of options that accommodate both palates and health concerns...all with an occasional French flair. One can select sliced, fresh tomatoes or upgrade to fresh fruit, instead of potatoes, and there are a variety of egg white options on the menu. My coffee... More

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Orange, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I have eaten at this Mimi's Cafe location for years with few problems. Its location (one block off the 55 freeway) makes it perfect for meeting my friends who are driving to Orange County from all over the southland. The left turn lane into the shopping center with Mimi's appears immediately after exiting the freeway and is sometimes hard to... More

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Folsom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

When traveling Mimi's is always on my list for dining because they are always a good value and the choice and quality of meals is great. We had a party of 5 and arrived at 5:30 and were seated right away, not so with those arriving when we were leaving. When dining out I always try to eat early so... More

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Irvine, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This particular Mimi's has been here for decades and is a favorite (and hence, often crowded) with locals. Over the years it has evolved from being a "Country French" cafe to being billed more as "New Orleans French" but in either incarnation it has remained basically American comfort food. The food is fairly good, though in recent times has fallen... More

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112 reviews 112 reviews
82 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

We formerly enjoyed Mimi's but on this visit, it was not up to it's usual goodness. My pot roast was dry and tough. I sent it back and I don't usually do that. I got a chicken pot pie instead and it seemed like a frozen dinner. My husband's cobb salad was not not particularly fresh. Quality has been reduced... More

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Santa Ana, California
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11 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Mimi's can be counted on for efficient service and good food. There is never a family argument when someone suggests Mimis!

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