Mimi’s Cafe on Sierra Lakes Parkway in north Fontana is a sit-down French-American bistro and bakery from the chain now branded Mimi’s Bistro + Bakery. Locals come for all-day breakfast, warm muffins, and a relaxed, country-French dining room suited to family meals and weekend brunch.
The menu centers on Pain Perdu, Mimi’s brioche French toast with a stuffed filling, along with Eggs Benedict variations served until 2 p.m. and the signature housemade muffins (Menupedia; Mimi’s). Lunch and dinner focus on American classics such as burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The current lineup also includes a seasonal fall menu, a three-course menu, and a new kids’ menu. Wine and mimosas round out the bistro feel, and a bakery case sells muffins and treats to take home.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekend mornings bring the longest waits, especially from about 9 a.m. to noon. For a quieter meal, arrive on a weekday morning or come mid-afternoon. If you want Benedicts, order before the 2 p.m. cutoff. Mimi’s also runs online takeout and catering for group orders. The chain has closed several locations in recent years and now operates about 44 nationwide (Wikipedia), so check this location on the official locations page or call before you go. The restaurant sits in the Sierra Lakes retail area, which is easiest to reach by car via the 210 or I-15 freeways.
