Backwater

I love Biscuits and Gravy and Oh Biscuit meet my high standards. The coffee was really great…read more The staff. Was very friendly and welcoming.

This had some of the BEST cinnamon rolls I've ever had they were so nice they had a nice cute…read moreatmosphere and the smoothies were amazing

Covered outdoor sitting

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Hemingway's Tavern

4.4(954 reviews)

2.8 mi

This is the best meal we have had in a long time. We have lived here for years and never heard of…read moreHemingways Tavern, until friends asked us to join them. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our experience from first walking in we were greeted immediately and taken to our table. We requested to sit on the patio. As we walked through the restaurant, there is a bakery/ espresso area and small gift area. We ordered the Hibiscus margaritas and they were spot on. From there we ordered the smoked wings and conch fritters both were delicious. Although, we are from Tampa home of the original"Cuban" sandwich we all decided to give theirs a try, and we were not disappointed. There are walls filled with pictures and memories of Hemingway throughout the restaurant. After dinner we had the double espresso with whipped cream and chocolate ..... and once again we were not disappointed! Hemingways Tavern is a must!

A little slice of Key West right here in Melbourne…read more Hemingway's Tavern absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere pulls you in. The place feels like a blend of an old Key West bar and a cozy island tavern, with warm wood, nautical touches, and Hemingway memorabilia everywhere you look. It has that relaxed island vibe where you immediately want to sit back, slow down, and enjoy the experience. The food was outstanding. We started with a couple small bites and everything came out hot and perfectly prepared. The croquetas were fantastic, crispy on the outside with a creamy, savory ham filling. The empanadas were golden and flaky with a rich filling and a great dipping sauce. For the main course I went with the Cuban sandwich, and it was excellent. Perfectly pressed bread with just the right crunch, stacked with pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. Exactly what you hope for when ordering a Cuban. Then came dessert, which completely stole the show. The sweet plantain bread pudding was incredible. Warm, rich, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. It's one of those desserts where you keep saying "just one more bite" until it's gone. I paired it with a café con leche, which was smooth, bold, and the perfect complement to the sweetness. The service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and relaxed without hovering. Drinks stayed filled, food came out quickly, and the whole meal felt easy and enjoyable. Between the great food, welcoming service, and the unique island tavern atmosphere, Hemingway's is easily one of the best dining spots in the area. If you're looking for a place with real character and fantastic food, this one is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back.

Merch

Guacamole & Plantain Chips

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Key West Bowl

Keke's Breakfast Cafe

My husband ordered the Florida waffle with a black coffee. He absolutely loved the waffle and said…read morethe coffee was the best cup he has had since we arrived in Florida. We are from the PNW, so we tend to be a bit coffee snobby. He also mentioned the waffle was perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and topped with very fresh fruit. I ordered the Keke's Special combo with two pieces of French toast, bacon, cheesy grits, and a Peach Bellini. Everything was absolutely delicious. The cheesy grits were by far the best I have had in several years. Our waitress Noelle was wonderful and kind! She did a great job. Great food, great coffee, and a fantastic start to the day. We would definitely come back. Sorry I forgot to get pictures, it was just too delicious to wait.

Food was delicious and the service was prompt. Portions were great and generous! Will try different…read moreitems again.

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Friendly Toast Cafe 2

4.1(78 reviews)

4.7 mi

A simple restaurant with a dated and uncomfortable seating…read more From the looks of it a lot of locals go and it was pretty busy. Loud wait staff greeted everyone and seem to make a performance out of their witty banter. I ordered two eggs, toast and hash browns. It was ok. The eggs were cooked as I asked but the hash browns were not. I asked for well done/crispy but got medium soft but slightly browned. My wheat toast was hardly buttered so I loaded up with strawberry jam. Their ketchup is in a nondescript squeeze bottle and the hot sauce was a name brand. I skipped the ketchup. They did get my food out pretty fast and other orders were also coming out pretty quick it seemed. I am not sure I will be back. Just did not wow me enough to drive over the bridge.

We apparently ate here 8 years ago while in town for the state gourd festival. Service was slow…read morethis morning...?? I ordered a pancake was huge and 2 eggs. Others got more complicated breakfasts.

Breakfast menu

In the bathroom...lol

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Grilled Cinnamon Roll

First Watch

3.5(83 reviews)

2.8 mi

Thank you Brittany for an amazing service!…read more We came here for the first time from California. I have to say the ambiance is very country chic modern. The service was friendly. The food was serviced within 10 minutes of ordering our breakfast. The prices are very good considering I would have charged more for what we ordered due to the quality and taste of the food. The food is well beyond average and could even be considered 5 star in my opinion. This place needs a Michelin star! We ordered from a seasonal menu The chimichurri steak came with potatoes and over easy egg. The chimichurri sauce on top was a very good balance taste. I would come back for this every week. I was so excited to try this I forgot to take a photo before I ate it !!

Came here around 11am on a Sunday morning. We joined the waitlist from the app and waited maybe 15…read moreminutes if not less. We were seated quickly at a booth. Service was excellent, our server checked in on us frequently and made sure we had everything needed. Even though it was packed, it wasn't too overcrowded. We still enjoyed our conversation and breakfast. The food came out at a reasonable time and everything was made fresh and really good. No complaints. I ordered the tri-fecta, the waffle was so light and fluffy, i would definitely order again. The overall experience was so delightful. I will definitely be back soon

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Southern Sisters Cafe

3.9(107 reviews)

4.3 mi

Great treating customers as they arrive Good breakfast menu…read moreThe food is delicious They wait on you fast

Now I understand why the parking lot is always full. Reasonable prices, nice portions, & delicious…read morefood. I'm sad I've never been here & I lived less than 10 mins away for almost 10 years. This will be my new breakfast stop. I plan to come at least twice a month to support these sweet hardworking women. They are friendly & welcoming. My eggs were cooked as I requested. Hash browns were not over done. Pancake was wonderful, best I've had & huge. Plenty of seating & bar area. They have mimosas & beer. I can't wait to try more of the menu. Stop in, you won't be disappointed.

French toast

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Beachside Cafe

4.5(328 reviews)

2.5 mi

Great little please Really good food and service. Good prices. Our server Audrey was the best…read more Sorry forgot to take pics of food. It was amazing big portions.

Great breakfast spot on beachside. This place is always packed. The blueberry and cream cheese…read moreFrench toast did not disappoint!

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Indoor decor.

The Roots Restaurant Tavern

4.4(133 reviews)

0.1 mi

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Most of my fellow Yelpers know if food were categorized by a genre, breakfast and brunch has a special place in my heart. Ergo, I am on the constant search for more breakfast and brunch places to add to my repertoire. With that in mind, I must stress that Historic Downtown Melbourne a.k.a. Melbourne Main Street has an amazing number of breakfast and brunch places. But the one I admire the most is The Roots Restaurant Tavern, which I will shorthand simply to The Roots for the remainder of this review. Though an address is provided, it must be stressed The Roots is a little "off the mainstreet" of Melbourne Main Street. Just west of the train tracks, the road splits in which the northernly direction is the continuation of New Haven Ave. or the actual Melbourne Main Street. The Roots is on the southern road, right next to The Iron Oak. Take note that The Roots is quite a cozy location. On the outside, The Roots has this look of an old saloon out in the wild west. There are a few tables and chairs for outdoor seating, excellent for people-viewing while eating your meal. Inside, The Roots looks delightfully tacky with all the knick-knacks hanging around and about on the walls. Imagine how Cracker Barrel used to look before the new CEO decided the decor should be more minimalist. But my statement on how The Roots looks small from the outside definitely shows when you are inside, too. The place is small. They definitely utilize the space as best they could, with large party seating being in the back for only one party. Still, take note of this limitation. My waitresses were very kind and attentive when serving me. But I am sure you all want to know about the food. The times I have eaten here, I have had three meals: The Eggs Benny Flight, and Pancake Flight, and Shrimp n' Grits. I will detail each in the pictures of food (if I have them), but I will say that everything here was delicious. My one lone criticism is that some of these flights are best enjoyed with another, not by yourself. On a sidenote, the restroom is clean and stocked, but there is only one and it is unisex. As I said earlier, The Roots is the best breakfast and brunch restaurant, well for me, in Historic Downtown Melbourne. So it is understandable why I am giving them a five-out-of-five stars for their review. Food, service, and ambiance are all excellent and the issues are way too minimal for me to consider them having any major affect. If you are ever going to eat at The Roots only once. My suggestion are the flights. Either eggs bennies, pancakes, or mimosas, you can't go wrong with any of them.

Experience: I had to take a friend to a medical same day surgery nearby so I decided to try this…read moreplace for some breakfast while I wait. It was 8:00 on a Wednesday. Facility: It's a small place located on a strip in downtown. There are a few tables outside, and inside they have tables and chairs and a few high top tables and chairs. The dinning room had a very cute, country feel, and they are playing country music over head. It was a little cold inside though, so bring a jacket. They have a couple TVs on the wall so maybe they play sports games too. Service: the waitress, Jen, greeted me when I walked in along with everyone else. She was very friendly and patient while I decided what to get. It was early morning but I asked if the lunch options were available too and she said that they could make me something off the lunch menu if I wanted. That's great customer service!!! But I ordered breakfast. LOL! I just overheard her helping another customer and they asked for something custom and she was so nice and accommodating. Keep her!! Food: menu looks great with lots of southern comfort food choices such as country fried steak, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, etc. I ordered the shrimp and grits and a side of hash (since she said it was homemade). Shrimp and grits: 4.5/5 the flavor was there, but the grits could have been just a little hotter. The cheese didn't even really melt on top. But it was delicious... I'm from Louisiana and eat a lot of shrimp and grits and this was good. Shrimp was perfectly cooked. Hash: 5/5 when she first brought it, I thought it looks exactly like what you get in a can.... Until you take a bite. Amazing!!! Very good hearty cornbeef flavor fried crispy on top and soft underneath. So good!! Overall: The food was great!!!! Service was perfect and the ambiance comfortable. I would definitely come back and try lunch at lunchtime.

Keep Calm & Drink Wine

Shrimp and grits were so yum

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Mel's Tiki Cafe

4.8(246 reviews)

3.5 mi

We had visited Mela years ago and loved it! We are in the Melbourne area and so wanted to try it…read moreout again and we think it is even better!! Tried the PB and banana waffle- WOW, Super yummy, and mt husband had the bltiki, delicious!! We will be back next time we are in the area!

We had such a great experience at Tiki Café in Melbourne. From the moment we arrived, the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. Shannon was our waitress and she was incredibly sweet, charismatic, and attentive. She made us feel right at home and added such a positive energy to the whole experience. I ordered the "Kahili" Rainbow Bowl and my husband had the biscuit sliders with delicious tiki bacon!!! Both dishes were flavorful and absolutely delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. You could tell care went into the preparation and presentation. We both ordered the Frothy Coffee, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the meal. It was such a unique and fun touch and made the whole breakfast feel a little more special. It was delicious and different from your typical coffee drink. Everything from the food to the service made this a memorable stop during our trip. We enjoyed it so much that we're already hoping to come back again before we fly home. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Melbourne and looking for a delicious breakfast with great service.

Children's art work under the tiki bar roof!

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Frothy coffee with coconut milk. Sooo darn tasty if you love iced coffee.

Too Cool Cafe

4.5(640 reviews)

4.7 mi

Great food, atmosphere and service was very good. I liked the ambiance and overall it was a very…read moregood dining experience.

The grits were super good and tasty, the fries were good. The crêpe was stuffed with blueberry…read moreyogurt, I thought it would be a more savory sweet filling, but this was just straight up yogurt.