Mimsy’s Jazz Lounge

"Very nice intimate atmosphere. Customer service was great! I was greeted with a welcoming smile and seated promptly. I had the luvly croissant with potatoes that was good. However, I ordered the French toast and chicken to go. That was not so good. The French toast were made with dinner rolls that were soggy and had egg on the bottom. I know French toast is made with egg but this was a whole scrambled egg sitting on the bottom of the rolls. I tried to fry them in the pan to get rid of the sogginess because this was the meal I brought home for my daughter and I did not plan to cook so I was disappointed. Tried calling the restaurant before I posted this review but went to voicemail. I would like a refund because that was not worth $19. The picture shows how I tried to fry the rolls and that's all of the egg on the side I scraped off. The chicken was good but the French toast needs to be cooked differently. I do recommend this restaurant because dine-in service was great. I will return if I get my refund."

"*deep sigh* I am so disappointed in my last visit. I’ll preface this by saying I’ve been to this restaurant on a few occasions. They have had a presence in Columbia for a few years; however, that may not be known as they’ve changed their name once and location a couple of times. Nevertheless, the service will without a doubt be the downfall of this restaurant turned lounge. The owner is extremely nice and personable, I won’t take that away. The food? Amazing. But the service is lacking. I arrived at the restaurant (party of 2) and we were seated promptly—great! We sat for 20 minutes without receiving so much as a menu before the woman at the bar came up and asked if we’ve been serviced. Evidently not, Miss. Mind you, she stood behind the bar and watched us the from the moment we walked in. She knew we hadn’t been serviced because SHE was the one who should have serviced us to begin with. Our order was finally taken. I was told shortly after that what I ordered was not available—no problem. Here’s where they continued to fall short. It took more than an hour for our food to come out. Most places will wait for the entire party’s entrees to finish before bringing out the dishes, or at the very least ask if you want everyone’s meal brought out at the same time. My food arrived about 15 minutes after my friend’s. By then, my associates food had gotten cold (because who would begin to eat their meal before their guests’ meal arrives)? We were asked if we’d like the plate warmed which was a thoughtful gesture (thanks again to the owner for that). We spent about 20 minutes eating before we just decided to leave. We’d already been there for 2 hours. You would think checking out would not be an issue—well, surprise! The woman at the bar/our server walked pass our table 4 times after we already asked for our check. I quite literally had to get up and stand by the door to signal that we were ready to go! That took another 20 minutes. Throughout this whole ordeal, I witnessed several people sit at the bar only to not receive service. Ultimately, they left (rightfully so). It’s almost as if the woman at the bar neglected us and everyone else in hopes that we would leave. Mimsy’s Staff: improve your customer service. At the the very least pretend you care about patrons’ experience and that you value their time. To the Owner: thank you for the small, yet meaningful gestures. But I implore you, seek staff members who care about your business and patrons’ experience just as much as you do. I cannot confidently say I will be returning. Menu Highlights: great vegan options; American and non-American dishes; tasty alcoholic beverages named after legendary Jazz musicians."

"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The service, food, and establishment were impeccable. We went on a Saturday night. It was not packed and we did not have to wait for a booth. The waitress took our food and drink orders. We ordered the salmon stir fry and chicken salad. I loved the selection of music. From Al Green to The Temptations, I did not stop singing. The food was delicious. Please don't pass up this spot."

"Came here for the first time with a friend! Expected more from the experience. The food was not $88 worth but it was good enough. Service was not OK when we sat at the bar moved to a table and Brooke was great! I’d honestly have to come back for a second time to see if its a different vibe but I’d overall give it a 6/10."

"I had such an amazing time at the African restaurant I went to! The live band was seriously incredible – their music totally set the mood and made the night unforgettable. Let me tell you about those chicken wings I ordered – they were cooked to perfection, just how I like them. And what's even better is that they came out super quick. The bartender was really on point too – friendly and always making sure we had what we needed. I'm already looking forward to my next visit – this place has won me over!"