Mimi's Cafe - Deliciously May

Mimi's Cafe - Antioch, CA

Mimi's Cafe
5705 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
(925) 754-3186
mimiscafe.com

Although we typically go to Mimi's for their delicious corned beef hash and eggs breakfast, we stopped in tonight for dinner since we happened to be in the area and this one's right off the Highway 4 Bypass on Lone Tree Way.

They have a 3-course dinner menu (now through April 27th) for $12.99 that includes a short list of appetizers, soup or salad, a choice of several "Just Enough Dinner" entrees and a "Petite Treat" dessert. What a deal! It actually turned out to be more food than I expected...by the time dessert came around, I was only interested in eating the vanilla bean ice cream and not so much the apple crisp. :)

I've had their Caesar Salad and French Onion Soup before, so tonight I decided to try their Corn Chowder...and it was as good as I'd expect from any chain restaurant. I would have loved the crisp texture of "real" corn-on-the-cob corn, but I didn't complain as I finished my cup. Hey, it's better than canned soup!

The Shrimp Piccata Fettuccine was loaded with shrimp and full of flavor. The only gripe I have is that there is nothing "Piccata" about this dish! To me, "Piccata" means capers, lemon juice and white wine...not tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy tomato sauce. Despite the name, I enjoyed it and took home over half of it because my tummy sent me a subliminal message saying I needed to save room for dessert. :)

Great service, good food, super value (although the "Just Enough Dinner" and "Petite Treat" titles are VERY deceiving!) so I'm giving Mimi's 4 stars for this dinner experience.





April Special 3-Course Menu $12.99


Corn Chowder (normal add-on price $1.49)


"Just Enough Dinner" Shrimp Piccata Fettucine (normal price $10.99)


"Petite Treat" Bread Pudding (normal price $2.49)


"Petite Treat" Apple Crisp (normal price $2.49)

Mimi's Cafe Complimentary Appetizer

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Mimi's Cafe - Dublin, CA

Mimi's Cafe
4775 Hacienda Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-2521
mimiscafe.com

5 stars for Mimi's Cafe's corned beef hash & eggs breakfast (served daily till 4pm), carrot raisin muffin (tomorrow's breakfast) and their freshly squeezed TALL orange juice...MMM...a perfect breakfast prelude to an afternoon of wine tasting!!!

Mimi's Cafe - Dublin, CA

Mimi's Cafe
4775 Hacienda Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-2521
mimiscafe.com

Although I've never been too fond of Mimis Cafe in the past, DH and I discovered a year ago that they serve breakfast and not only that but they serve breakfast all day long...never knew that before!

The Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs breakfast is my favorite chain restaurant breakfast, with a tall glass ($1.00 extra) of freshly squeezed orange juice and a carrot raisin muffin (both are included in the $8.49 price).

I do NOT recommend the Mimi's Originial Pain Perdu breakfast...their French Toast stuffed with cream cheese and orange marmalade and sprinkled with powdered sugar is NOT as good as it sounds. Trust me, I couldn't even finish this dish and I was hungry!

My favorite "Just Enough Dinner" entree is the Salisbury Steak with mushrooms...mmm, comfort food! Since I'm a slow eater, I ask for more gravy when I run out, which at the same time warms up the second half of my meal. :)

I've only tried one dish from the "Just Enough Lunch" which is the Greek Chicken Bowl...I couldn't even finish it, despite my hunger, because it was pretty darn tasteless. I ate the muffin and I was good.

Their French Market Onion Soup is very typical and quite delicious. Avoid the Hand Bread Chicken Tenders appetizer, though, it's mostly greasy crunch with tiny, tough chicken...yuk.

5 stars for the corned beef hash, carrot raisin muffin and o.j.
Deduct 1/2 star for the greek chicken bowl and chicken tenders.
Deduct 1/2 star because I just found out they no longer serve breakfast all day...only till 4pm.

TIP #1: Sometimes your receipt prints with a "Complimentary Appetizer" survey on it and it's very quick to complete online (but you can also call an 800 number). Remember, do NOT order the chicken tenders when you go for your free appetizer.

TIP #2: Join Mimi's Cafe e-Club and get a free breakfast!

TIP #3: This is my favorite cheap, light eat here: Plain caesar salad w/muffin $3.80 + a cup of french onion soup add-on $1.29 = $5.09. The muffin is tomorrow's breakfast!