Finally made it down the road to Cafe Mimi on Florida. Super friendly and enthusiastic staff. Counter service, then they bring everything out to your table and keep coming around to check on you. Nice to order and pay then settle in, but not be forgotten about just because they’ve already got the money. The menu isn’t extensive, but it does cover the basics. Pho and spring rolls and vermicelli bowls, plus they’re open for breakfast downtown, and they run a jambalaya and some Louisiana style poboys. I was actually thinking won ton soup and banh mi, but they had neither, so I went with the Shaking Beef and (of course) an iced Vietnamese tea. Very sharp flavors. Really nice.
I think what I like the most about the place though was how open and airy it was. I’m pretty sure the place used to be a bank lobby. Very high ceilings with drop fans and columns and they didn’t pack the place with tables. Also had some nice, light wall art, and a buddha shrine in the corner. I’m pretty sure I’ll hit it again, but I also saw another place on the way there, the T&T Cafe with milk teas, sushi, and poke that I’ll have to check out as well. Here’s a couple of interior shots.
