Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)

Name: Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)
Address: 5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92108-3201
Telephone: (619) 491-0284
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

50 Reviews

$30 and under

American

5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108-3201

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 491-0284
Website
https://www.mimiscafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering Available for pick up or delivery.
Private party facilities
Reserve our Private Room for celebrations, business meetings or events.Minimum of 25 guests, maximum of 45 guests.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108-3201
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Cross street
Camino De La Reina
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Mother's Day 3-Course Menu
$35.00 per person
May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Celebrate Mother's Day With Us! Join us for a specially curated 3-Course Menu crafted to make your celebration unforgettable. Treat your loved ones to delicious dishes, warm hospitality, and moments to remember. Reserve your table today! $35 - 3 COURSE MENU - Serving AFTER 11 AM: STARTER (choose one): - PETITE HOUSE SALAD: Tossed in red wine shallot vinaigrette dressing. - PETITE CAESAR SALAD: Tossed in Caesar dressing with croutons & parmesan. - CUP OF SOUP: Tomato Basil, Corn Chowder or French Onion. ENTRÉE (choose one): - BONELESS BRAISED SHORT RIB: Red wine braised short ribs on a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with fresh onion crisps. Served with french green beans. - HIBACHI SALMON: Grilled & topped with a sweet honey glaze. Served with sautéed vegetables & long grain rice. - STUFFED SHELLS: Pasta shells stuffed with a seasoned blend of creamy ricotta and savory Romano cheeses. Served with basil marinara sauce & topped with parmesan & parsley. - SLOW-ROASTED TURKEY: Slow-roasted turkey with gravy, cornbread stuffing & orange-apple cranberry relish. Served with choice of two sides. - PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN PASTA: Crispy hand breaded parmesan chicken breast with melted mozzarella & marinara sauce over linguine. - SHRIMP PESTO PASTA: Shrimp & grape tomatoes sautéed in garlic butter & tossed with linguine pasta & creamy Chardonnay basil pesto sauce. Sprinkled with parmesan cheese & fresh basil. - BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS: Hand-battered cod fillets with french fries, coleslaw & tartar sauce. - ROASTED HALF CHICKEN: Slow-roasted with housemade herb butter. Served with choice of two sides. DESSERT (choose one): - CHOCOLATE + STRAWBERRY CUP: Fresh strawberries covered in indulgent semisweet chocolate sauce. - MOLTEN LAVA CAKE: Warm molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream & a strawberry. - CLASSIC TIRAMISU: Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers & rich mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder.
Mother's Day Brunch
May 11, 2025 only
Join us for a Special Holiday Brunch! GRAND BREAKFAST: Served with two eggs* (160 Cal) any style and your choice of pork sausage (530 Cal), turkey sausage (300 Cal), hickory-smoked bacon (370 Cal), hickory-smoked ham (910 Cal) or fresh fruit (30 Cal). Substitute your protein choice with slow-cooked corned beef hash (420 Cal) for a little extra BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST: French toast dusted with powdered sugar with whipped margarine and maple syrup.(590 Cal) PAIN PERDU WITH MIXED BERRIES: Stuffed brioche french toast filled with orange marmalade and cream cheese blend, then topped with fresh berries and strawberry purée.(1150 Cal) BRUNCH FAVORITES: NEW YORK STRIP STEAK AND EGGS*: 28-day aged 10 oz. USDA Choice New York strip steak. Housemade herb butter available upon request. Served with roasted potatoes and two eggs. (1128 Cal) QUICHE LORRAINE: Housemade with hickory-smoked bacon, green onion, mozzarella, and aged parmesan. Served with roasted potatoes. (700 Cal) MIMI'S HUEVOS RANCHEROS*: Two fried eggs and fresh avocado on two crispy tostadas with vegetable red sauce, fresh jalapeños, and feta cheese crumbles. Served with roasted potatoes and spicy chipotle sauce.(965 Cal) FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST TACOS: Hickory-smoked bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, jalapeño, tomato, onion and cilantro in flour tortillas. Served with salsa. (1140 Cal) Add avocado for a little extra THREE-EGG OMELETS: Served with your choice of toast (130-400 Cal) or a muffin (520-860 Cal). Substitute gluten-free toast or a croissant (360 Cal). SANTA FE OMELET: Three eggs, diced jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, tortilla strips, melted monterey jack cheese and chipotle sauce. Served with roasted potatoes. (740 Cal) EGG WHITE & VEGGIE OMELET: Three eggs, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, caramelized onions and crumbled feta cheese. Served with sliced tomatoes. (230 Cal) BACON AVOCADO OMELET: Three eggs, hickory-smoked bacon, spinach, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese and avocado. Served with roasted potatoes. (920 Cal) EGGS BENEDICT: Served with a side of roasted potatoes (150 Cal). Add avocado for a little extra. CLASSIC BENEDICT*: Hickory-smoked ham and poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce on a grilled english muffin. (670 Cal) CRAB CAKE BENEDICT* Blue crab cakes and poached eggs on a grilled english muffin, all topped with rich hollandaise sauce. (985 Cal) Add avocado for a little extra SHORT RIB BENEDICT*: Slow cooked short ribs, poached eggs and rich hollandaise sauce on grilled English muffin. Served with roasted potatoes. TAKE HOME SOMETHING SPECIAL! CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES: A dozen ripe strawberries, hand-dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. Pick up a box as a sweet gift or treat for later.

Offers

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal - 11am to Close
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal Daily - Starting at 11 am - close. First Course: Chef Prepared Soup, Salad or Caesar Salad Second Course: Select a Signature Entree. French Pot Roast Parmesan Crusted Chicken Grilled Atlantic Salmon Slow Roasted Turkey Tuscan Style Grilled Chicken Jambalaya Third Course: Bread Pudding Served with our Legendary Whiskey Sauce or Chocolate Molten Cake.
Wine Wednesday-All Day
Multiple dates available
Wed - 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wine Wednesday Half off bottle of wine every Wednesday!

What 50 people are saying

Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mimi's Cafe in Mission Valley offers a welcoming atmosphere with "great food" and a "wonderful staff." Diners appreciate the "super friendly" waiters and memorable special occasions. While some found service inconsistent, the variety and quality of meals, including "delicious food," keep patrons returning for delightful dining experiences.

50 Reviews

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Marie
Las Vegas5 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was bad. They didn't seem prepared for the Easter crowds at all. The food was also bad. Cold, underprepared, or in the case of ham--dried out. At least one in our party had gastrointestinal problems afterwards. This chain used to be a favorite with great food at good prices. Now it just feels like the owners are trying to get as much money out of it before killing it. After a very long time of going, this was the last visit.
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Cynthia VIP
San Diego9 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I reserved Easter Sunday well in advance. When I got there they at us at a table with 3 open booths. When I asked if we could move he said no because larger parties were coming who had reservations so we stayed at our table. He also gave us a prefix lunch menu and no breakfast menu. I asked for breakfast menu and he said we only have lunch. I said you didn’t advertise that on Open Table which is why I booked here. A few minutes later we got a limited option Easter breakfast menu. Our server came and took our order. She was amazing. After almost 20 minutes the booths were still sitting empty so we asked to move and she said yes because we were going to ask if you could move so we could push tables together for a large party.
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Jennifer
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Laura, was exceptionally helpful. She accommodated all our requests. Easter ham special was good.
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Roseanna
San Diego15 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Eggs Benedict and potatoes had a bitter taste. Honey bran muffin was good.
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on April 16, 2025
Thank you for rating Mimi's! We appreciate hearing from our guests and will be sure to follow up with our team to ensure your next experience is 5 Stars.
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Christine
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good food, awful service. The server got my friend's sandwich order wrong and we could not convince her that she was in error. Two people at the table heard my friend give her order, but the server insisted she was right and we were wrong. After three tries to tell the server she got the order wrong, my friend didn't want to make more of a scene, so she gave up and ate a sandwich she didn't really want. Really arrogant server.
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Gwen
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiters at Mimi’s Cafe in Mission Valley are the reason I come here! They are super friendly and always remember what I like to eat and how I like it prepared.
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on April 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and review. We're thankful you enjoyed your visit and will hope to see you again soon!
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Thomas VIP
San Diego19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy the food, ambience and location. The service is great!!! 😊
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on April 5, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and review. We're thankful you enjoyed your visit and will hope to see you again soon!
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ThePadres40
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food was delicious, but came out cold.
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on March 12, 2025
Merci for the 5 Stars! We appreciate hearing from our guests and will be sure to follow up with our team.
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Michael VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Gerald our waiter was excellent!
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for mentioning our team member! We will share your comments with our team and we are thankful you had a great visit! We look forward to serving you again.
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Gail VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful Valentine's anniversary dinner. The three-course meal options were great. Our server Tonya was terrific and recommended the best dessert!
Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)Responded on February 18, 2025
Hello Gail, Thank you for mentioning our team member! We will share your comments with our team and we are thankful you had a great visit! We look forward to serving you again.
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FAQs

Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 491-0284.

Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) is rated 4.1 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)

5180 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108-3201

Additional information

Cross street
Camino De La Reina
Neighborhood
Mission Valley
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.mimiscafe.com/
Phone number
(619) 491-0284
Catering
Catering Available for pick up or delivery.
Private party facilities
Reserve our Private Room for celebrations, business meetings or events.Minimum of 25 guests, maximum of 45 guests.

Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego)

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day 3-Course Menu

Mother's Day Brunch

Offers

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal - 11am to Close

Wine Wednesday-All Day

Menu

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) restaurant rated?

Is Mimi's Cafe - Mission Valley (San Diego) currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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