Mimi's Cafe Closes in Gainesville

Linton Hall Road travelers might notice the Mimi's Cafe sign missing; the Gainesville location of the restaurant closed its doors this week.

Citing plans to financially reposition the company, executives at Mimi's Cafe decided to close the Gainesville location.

The restaurant, which opened in Virginia Gateway in 2009, served casual French and American food.

The Texas-based chain has been closing restaurants throughout the nation since it was sold to Le Duff America in 2013.

Bill Schaffler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Mimi’s Cafe, has offered a similar statement for each location that the company has shut down.

“As we remain tenaciously focused on positive financial results and continue to assess where we are best positioned for long-term success, we have made the difficult decision to close our restaurant," he said.

Mimi’s Cafe has closed three of its Virginia restaurants, leaving the Sterling location the only one open in Virginia.

Patrons of Mimi's Cafe in Ganesville are greeted by a sign announcing the location's closure.

A spokesperson for the Peterson Companies, owners of the retail complex, said they have not decided how to proceed with the vacated building at this time.

The Promenade at Virginia Gateway, located across the street from the former Mimi's Cafe, has proved popular with residents. Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar and Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande have announced plans to open locations in the 300,000 square foot lifestyle center.