The flavors of home are available without Mom having to lift a finger.  This Mother’s Day celebrate Mom with an amazing 3-course menu available from Mimi’s Cafe.  From savory soups to French-inspired crafted dishes, Mimi’s Cafe offers flavors Mom will love this Mother’s Day.

We were treated to a complimentary meal to facilitate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Growing up in a family with six kids, you’d think it would be challenging to find somewhere we agreed upon.  But we did, and we had one destination — Mimi’s Cafe.  Each visit is filled with French-inspired meals with the feeling of home.  It became our go-to for family celebrations.  There are so many memories of “dirt cup” desserts from the kid’s menu and so many cups of corn chowder. When I call my sisters to wish them happy birthday, I sing the Mimi’s Cafe birthday song from our youth.  Do we have a birthday here? Yes, we have a birthday here!  Birthday where? Birthday here. Mimimimi…

This is just one evening at our local Mimi’s with just a few of my siblings.  It’s still a family favorite, allowing for continued celebrations.

Mother’s Day 3-Course Menu at Mimi’s Cafe

I was able to celebrate an early Mother’s Day dinner with my mama.  The 3-course menu was a great way to sample some of our favorites, plus try new menu items.  The starter course gave us a choice of house salad, Caesar salad, or cup of soup (tomato basil, corn chowder, or French onion).  I may look just like my dad, but I’ve inherited my mom’s soup preferences.

We both opted for the corn chowder.  Paired with a bread basket, we were both thrilled with our long-time favorite.

The main course choices include:

• Asian Chicken Chopped Salad
• Chicken Cheddar Mac
• Fire-Grilled Shrimp Brochette
• Mushroom & Brie Burger
• Slow-Roasted Turkey
• Quiche Lorraine
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon (additional $2)

My mom selected the homestyle flavors of the Slow-Roasted Turkey dinner featuring hand-carved turkey and gravy, with cornbread dressing, orange-apple cranberry relish, mashed potatoes and broccoli.  It’s a classic Thanksgiving meal, bringing up fond memories of holidays past.  But really it’s a great meal for any celebration.

Being a vegetarian, I opted for the Asian Chicken Chopped Salad.  Our helpful waitress swapped the chicken for a serving of avocado.  The dressing was very light, allowing for the flavors of added avocado, mandarin oranges, and bell peppers to shine through.  A bit of crunch came with fried wontons and sesame seeds on top.

My mom taught me many important lessons in life.  Clean up after a party immediately.  Double your recipe and freeze half.  But the most important lesson: leave room for dessert.

The dessert offerings for the Mother’s Day Menu include a choice of Molten Lava Cake or Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding.  Upon our arrival, I had seen the Molten Lava Cake listed on the chalkboard as one of their new features.  Also new to the menu was the Mimi’s Ribeye Steak.  Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I know my husband will love this one.

Once again, my mom and I were menu twins and both opted for the Molten Lava Cake.  The plate came with a gooey cake, large serving of vanilla ice cream, and gigantic strawberry.  Plenty of dessert to share, but in order to really be able to recommend it I felt it was imperative to eat every bite.  After almost licking the plate, I can attest through my “research” that you must save room for dessert.

In the midst of raising three little girls, running a business, and just life, there aren’t enough opportunities to reconnect with my mom.  It was wonderful to chat over each of the three courses.  The Mother’s Day 3-course Menu starts at $18.99 and is available from 11 AM through closing.  With a menu this yummy, you’re encouraged to make reservations.  Look for your nearest Mimi’s Cafe location.

How will you celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day?