January 2008   View Previous Eating Out Articles 

Mimi's Café

  What’s on the menu:  Lunch and dinner offer ample selections that are sure to please any palate. Fun, fried appetizers like zucchini Parmesan and fried dill pickles are sure to get kids to eat their veggies. Salads, quiches and soups are available for those who want something on the lighter side; pasta, sandwiches, burgers, fish, steaks and chops round out the menu for heartier eaters.
Mimi’s also offers a full breakfast menu, complete with omelets, a variety of french toast selections, breakfast burritos and more. Entrees start at about $9, and the kids’ meals are $4.50.

  Why your kids will like it: The kids menu has lots of variety – chicken fingers, mini corn dogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, macaroni and cheese, PB&J, turkey dinner, soup and salad, and spaghetti – each one comes with a choice of dessert. The generous portions are just right for 10- to 12-year-olds. And healthy options like orange juice and milk are available for drinks. If you don’t want your little ones to eat fries, you can choose applesauce, fresh fruit or vegetables as side options. If there’s a wait, don’t worry. The muffin-and-bread basket, as well as activities in the kids’ menu, will keep the little ones busy.

  Why parents will like it: There are lots of booths, plus the low lighting and carpet give it a cozy atmosphere. Instead of being in a “loud, bright kid restaurant,” you’re in a restaurant that welcomes families with kids of all ages. The high chairs are clean and do not have missing or broken straps. If you’re watching your waist, the “lite” menu (which you have to ask for) shows the calories, fat and sodium content of everything on the menu. For your first visit to Mimi’s, you get to take home a selection of its great muffins.

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