Eating out with the kids can be a hassle. I know because I’ve watched from my table as your family struggles through the ordering process.
Maya and Joaquin, though, are arguably too skilled at ordering their food. They typically know what they want before we get to the establishment; no luck in having them try something new.
But they’d never been to MiMi’s before, so this was a chance for them to experiment. But not before a little basketball. In this house, you have to score to eat.
(That or just be around when the food is served).
When we got to MiMi’s, we were greeted by the General Manager, Brandon Byran, who was eager to show us the new kids’ menu.
I have fond memories of MiMi’s, my MaMa used to love going there. I think it had a lot to do with their delicious muffins…and the fact they offer them up as you wait to be seated.
The Monrovia location is holding up, shaded most days by the San Gabriel Mountains to its north. The place was humming by 9:00 am, a sign that MiMi’s has a faithful lot.
True to form, the muffins were an early hit with Maya…and Big Brown Mom.
Joaquin (5) was eager to dive into the new menu.
The new choose your own adventure menu covered lunch items.
The server did a great job explaining how it worked. Joaquin still had questions, though.
We left with our bellies full and our spirits high. What more can you ask?