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Mimi's Cafe

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Mimi's is a beloved neighborhood cafe known for indulgent breakfast and brunch with signature "Mimi-mosas" and seasonal muffins, French-American "Le Duet" lunch combos and dinners like "Steak Frites" with thin hand-cut Russet potatoes and Grilled Atlantic Salmon. House wine from France is on offer for $5 a glass and $20 a bottle. For Birthday parties, Mimi's gives a free Birthday Cake to parties of 8 or more. 

Location details

1200 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA, 95130, United States

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MonClosed
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Fri7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
SunClosed
3.8441 reviews
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11 years ago

I don't like what on thier menu, only thing I eat there is the pancakes, eggs, bacon. 

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Jacquelyn P. 
13 years ago

Mimi's----WHAT HAPPENED? Oh my gosh......I recently went to San Jose, CA on a short weekend vacation and thought I would re-visit Mimi's Cafe. WHAT A SHOCK! My family and I used to LOVE going to Mimi's Cafe. It was always clean, the food was really good, and the staff was friendly. YIKES, WHAT HAPPENED. We visited on a Saturday afternoon around 5:00 PM and it was virtually empty!! (That alone shocked us because normally they would have people waiting outside by this time on the weekend.) We walked in and sat down--noticing t... read more

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15 years ago

Delicious Carrot Bread! – Love, love, love the carrot bread here! I always come to Mimi's just so I can buy an extra loaf to bring home. I normally just order the turkey club for lunch, which is good. I enjoy the casual comfortable atmosphere of the place. 

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15 years ago

Delicious! Love, love, love the carrot bread here! I always come to Mimi's just so I can buy an extra loaf to bring home. 

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travelman40 
15 years ago

a sad mother's day tale – We would like to bring to your attention one of the most unpleasant experiences we had at the Mimi’s Café located on 1200 El Paseo De Saratoga, San Jose, CA. The incident happened this past Mother’s day. We, a group of 3 families with a total of 11 people, went for brunch to the Mimi’s Café at the above location. The brunch was supposed to be a Mother’s Day surprise from the children to each of their respective mothers. One of the children called the Mimi’s Café the previous night to make a reservat... read more

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Contributor 
16 years ago

Atmosphere rules at this French New Orleans-themed spot that serves traditional American fare. – In Short Decorated like a French country bistro with jazzy New Orleans overtones, Mimi's Café was named after a lost love of Arthur Simms, who started the restaurant in 1978 in Anaheim, Calif., with his family. The ambience could only be upstaged by the menu filled with traditional American favorites. Breakfast includes omelets, waffles, muffins and fresh-squeezed juices, while lunch and dinner feature comfort-food classics like ... read more

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17 years ago

Good food in a family atmosphere Mimi's has something on the menu for every appetite. Sandwiches, soups, hearty dinner options, kid friendly fare - they have it all. The wait can get quite long for a table at dinner time, but lunch is not usually a problem Service can be a bit unpredictable - sometimes the server is quick and efficient and at other times we've wondered if perhaps they left for the day. Despite the unpredictable service, Mimi's is a restaurant we find ourselves returning to time and again. 

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chaparita3 
17 years ago

I Love Mimi's!! They have Veggie Quesadillas to die for! – Mimi's is absolutely delicious from their fresh blueberry muffins to my absolute favorite veggie quesadillas. they have something for everyone. My friends & I are in college & were @ first hesitant to eat there and now we're addicted! =) Mimi's all the way! 

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19 years ago

Good food, good prices too Mim's is a great restaurant to hit up if you're looking for good American cuisine at a fair price. Be forewarned that the wait can get decently long on weekend nights. Call ahead to put your name on the list so you don't have to wait too long. Also, the service can sometimes be a little on the slow side, but it is well worth it for the food! 

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How is Mimi's Cafe rated?

Mimi's Cafe has a 3.8 star rating with 441 reviews. 

When is Mimi's Cafe open?

Mimi's Cafe is closed now. It will open on Friday at 7:00 a.m. 

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