Mimi’s Cafe
If you want to take your mom out for a nice Sunday brunch, steer her directly to one of the hundreds of identical Mimi’s Cafes around the country. Here, in carefully calculated New Orleans style, you can wait for your table while enjoying only the finest complimentary pastries and beverages, then dine upon savory quasi-French and Cajun fare at reasonable prices. I recommend the spice muffins and the sandwiches. The homey, “quirky” decor will put your mom at ease, so maybe she won’t get quite as mad when you tell her you’re dropping out of college or need to borrow money.
