Mimi’s Cafe, the French-inspired American restaurant chain known for its breakfasts, muffins and comfort food, sells gift cards that are perfect for brunch lovers. Here’s how to check the balance on your Mimi’s gift card and make the most of it.
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Quick answer
- Online: visit the official Mimi’s Cafe website (mimiscafe.com), go to the Gift Cards page and use the balance check option.
- At the restaurant: ask your server or the host stand to check the card when you pay.
- Receipt: the receipt shows the remaining balance after the card is used.
Check your Mimi’s Cafe gift card balance online
- Go to mimiscafe.com and open the Gift Cards section.
- Choose the option to check your balance.
- Enter the card number (and PIN or security code if your card has one).
- View your balance.
If you received an eGift card by email, use the code in the email.
Use your Mimi’s gift card at the restaurant
Present your Mimi’s gift card when you pay. According to Mimi’s Cafe’s gift card terms, the amount of your bill is deducted from the card until the balance is used up, and you can add more value to a Mimi’s gift card at any Mimi’s location.
Mimi’s treats the card like cash: protect it the same way. Except where required by law, Mimi’s gift cards and their balances can’t be returned or refunded for cash.
Before you visit
Restaurant chains open and close locations over time. Use the location finder on mimiscafe.com to confirm the nearest restaurant is open before you plan a meal around your gift card.
Watch out for “gift card alternatives”
Some websites sell gift “credit” with a restaurant’s name and logo that is not an official gift card. These can be legitimate services, but they work differently (you’re usually reimbursed after you pay). If you want an official Mimi’s gift card, buy it directly from Mimi’s.
Keep your gift card balance safe
- Only check your balance on the official website, app or receipt. Search results and pop-up ads sometimes lead to look-alike “balance checker” pages that copy your card number and PIN and drain the card.
- Never read your card number or PIN to someone who calls, texts or emails you. The FTC warns that anyone who demands payment in gift cards is a scammer, whether they claim to be the IRS, a utility company or tech support.
- Keep the receipt until the card is used up. It proves the card was activated and helps if the card is lost or the balance looks wrong.
- Inspect physical cards before you buy them. If the PIN area has been scratched or the packaging looks resealed, pick a different card.
FAQ
Is there a fee to check my Mimi’s gift card balance?
No, checking your balance is free.
Can I use a Mimi’s gift card for takeout or online orders?
Check the online ordering checkout on mimiscafe.com or ask your local restaurant; acceptance for online orders can vary.
Do Mimi’s gift cards expire?
Read the terms on your card. Federal law generally prevents U.S. restaurant gift cards from expiring within five years of purchase or last reload.