Great friendly and attentive service and our food is always so tasty. We don't make our own pancakes but order breakfast/lunch from the menu. Third visit and will recommend as it was recommended to us. Cute downtown area location, hoping it will grow further to walk around in afterwards. read more

Backwater is a fun breakfast spot that accommodates to most diets including gluten free which is awesome! They have griddles at some of the tables where you can make and design your own pancakes which is absolutely cool! If in the area and craving some bomb pancakes, this place is a must!! read more

Backwater - Tofu scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Brunch with a twist--and grits that mean business We've been here a few times, and it keeps pulling us back. My personal favorite? The grits. They're hearty, rustic, and full of flavor--not your typical creamy bowl, but something more soulful and satisfying. The mimosa menu is stacked with options, and while none are mind-blowing, they're all solid picks once you're seated. You can't order drinks while waiting, which makes the long wait feel even longer. No reservations, and your whole party has to be present to get on the list. On weekends, expect up to an hour--less fun if the Florida sun is blazing. Inside, the vibe is playful. Some tables come with built-in grills so you can make your own pancakes--fun for adults, a novelty for kids (just keep little hands away from the hot surface). The food overall is pretty good, from eggs to pancakes, with plenty of flavor variations to keep things interesting. It's a brunch spot that mixes comfort with a little DIY flair. Just come prepared to wait--and maybe bring sunscreen. So I recommend if you have time, because you will be waiting. Come for the grits, stay for the grill--but pack your patience and maybe a parasol. Despite the wait, it's a place we keep coming back to--for the food, the fun, and those unforgettable grits. If you want creamy grits eat at Cracker Barrel. read more

Quick summary: (Wickham location) Love this place! Very clean. Quick and friendly service, awesome options for breakfast and lunch! Highly recommend if you are looking for a good home-style cooked meal that will "stick to your ribs"! Details: We have been here before and we were definitely excited for our revisit! *Not pictured is the blueberry lemonade mimosas* [Blueberry Lemonade Mimosa] 10/10. The lemonade did not take over the flavor of the champagne! It was also not too sweet which I loved. This mimosa was the perfect balance and was very refreshing - highly recommend! [Shrimp Po' Boy] 10/10. Oh man, this was my first time trying it and I was pleasantly surprised! It was so good the roll was soft, the shrimp were fresh and cooked perfectly. Each bite was buttery, savory goodness with the small hints of chopped pickles, lettuce and tomato. I did upgrade my side to get the home fries instead of the coleslaw. Highly recommend! [Okeechobee Ice Cream] 10/10. If you're looking for good southern style biscuits and gravy, this is the place to get some! The biscuit was huge and fluffy and the gravy was savory with a hint of spice, which was a nice surprise! The sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly. Highly recommend! [Pulled Pork Benedict] 8/10. The flavors were amazing in this dish, and everything was cooked perfectly! The only thing I might would nit pick is there were a lot of soft textures all in this dish so over the course of eating it, the biscuit does become a little soggy underneath. Otherwise great meal! read more

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Wowsie wow! Gotta come here!! My fiancé found the place and made the suggestion and boy did he find the place! The only down side is parking, we parked almost a 1/2 mile away and walked, but the town is cute and we're gonna shop on our walk back. The check in said 35 min, but we sat in 2 min! Got a griddle table and ordered. Our food prolly took about 5-10 min for drinks and all. Order the pancakes and make them at your table!! Also ordered 2 over easy eggs that we fried up a lil more on the griddle. Drinks were good and buy 1 mimosa get one free on Tuesday. Come and enjoy. Great service, clean restaurant and fast food!! Yeah! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about our server! From the moment we sat down, they were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. They anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask and checked in just the right amount -- never too much, never too little. Our drinks stayed full, the food came out perfectly, and their energy made the whole meal feel special. What really stood out was how they made us feel taken care of, not just served. You can tell they truly care about their guests and love what they do. It's rare these days to have such an effortless, thoughtful dining experience, and it was all thanks to them. If you're lucky enough to be seated in their section, you're in for a treat. Absolute rockstar service -- we'll definitely be back and asking for them again! Our server? Straight up SLAYED. Like... not a single miss. Drinks stayed filled, vibes stayed immaculate, and they were literally the definition of 'understood the assignment.' Pancakes? Ate. Service? Ate harder. Whoever trained them deserves a raise because this was a certified W. 10/10, would request their section every time. Periodt." THANK YOU RICH read more

The novelty of making your own pancakes was not something I was into.....but our daughter loved it! Was delighted when they offered to cook our breakfasts in the kitchen and let the little one "have fun!" It was St Paddy's weekend so it was busy, but worth the short wait for a great meal in a cool atmosphere. Definitely a great mom and pop type restaurant! read more

Backwater - Make your own pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Such a great interactive breakfast experience! Every time I come here I always get the table with the griddle so I can make my own pancakes. Backwater is very busy on the weekends so either get there early or be prepared to wait - but the wait is definitely worth it. The inside is very FL themed and they have some great gator and waffles! read more

Backwater - 1 Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Food is great, service was impeccable. The vibe was great as well, the decor was unique. Highly recommend!

Food was ok I had way better the sweet tea was poorly made.this place I won't be going back i rather cook my self .

1- Loved they had grill tops to cook pancakes. We didn't get pancakes but will definitely come back. They even had colored batter. 2- I had an amazing Cajun omelet. So fluffy and filling. It came w breakfast potatoes and I chose jalapeño cornbread. A little dry but good. 3- My husband and our friend had the egg breakfast. My husband said the bacon was very good. He ordered over easy eggs and the were over hard but said the portion and bacon made up for the eggs. 4- Our other friend ordered deep fried French toast. She said it was wonderful! The syrup was also tasty. 5- Our server was super nice. Very friendly staff. Definitely will go back and try their lunch menu. 6- Very cute decor and again loved the cook too pancake option. Lots of kids in there so go early. read more

Very cool place! I went alone on a weekday morning after reading other reviews that reflect its busier on weekends... it was still busy but I was able to be seated quickly! Cool menu, hipster decor, (and patrons) and food was great! I had eggs Benedict with fried green tomato and kale under the poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Among one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! Several tables include a griddle built into the table for patrons to cook pancakes. I was at one and although didn't order pancakes thought it's a cool aspect! Service is quick and efficient, cost is appropriate, definitely a cool place I'll bring family and friends to enjoy! read more

Great food, great service. Didn't wait too long to get a table during a very busy timw. Highly recommend.

My boyfriend and i LOVE this place. Whenever we have any doubt on brunch this is the place to go. Great seasonal pancakes, local ingredients, good atmosphere and the options to make your own pancakes! Drinks are very tasty, mimosas here are a must! Service is great as well. I recommend Chicken and waffles, bayou benedict, and fried green tomato sandwich. read more

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I had the Boss Hog and it was delicious. Three other people in our party also loved their food. I did not know what to expect with the cheese stuffed sausage. It did not have a ton of cheese in the sausage; I didn't really notice the cheese in the sausage , but the grits were certainly cheesy. Yum! We waited 35 min at 11:00 am for a table for 4 at a non-griddle table. They will not seat you at a non-griddle table if you will not order pancakes. At one point there were 3 griddle tables open and we could not sit there. The griddle tables did fill up eventually after we were seated. It was just a bummer to see those 3 tables and not be allowed to sit there. The food is worth the wait! read more

They don't really serve traditional breakfasts but what I had was good. The only down side is that it's like sitting in an Echo Chamber. I could barely hear myself think, which may be a good thing. I went there with my family, there was 5 of us, and the bulk of my interaction was saying "What?". It's a little on the pricey side for Breakfast. read more

Delicious and an absolute fun experience. Our service was great and it definitely left me wanting to come again. I had so much fun and next time I want to bring my kids because I'm sure they will enjoy the experience. This was awesome. I've never seen anything like it read more

Backwater - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Plenty of delicious food and hard working staff. Highly recommend! The orange juice was fresh squeezed and the coffee was great.

This is an amazing restaurant. I went there for breakfast and had an amazing omelette. It was actually thick and fluffy which is hard to find these days. Not only is the food great, the service is awesome, and the ambience and decor is very, very cool. Look up at the brass tile ceiling and that says it all. You simply must visit this restaurant! read more

We tried the Wickham location for the plant based menu items. The food was not as good as what we routinely make at home. We were charged extra for it being plant based, which turned already high pricing into not worth it. The service seemed mixed with some being vegan-friendly and others clearly not. We won't return or recommend it. read more

Very popular place on a Saturday morning! The wait was long but shorter than estimated. I appreciate that. Very loud ambiance. The decor was sort of roadhouse, sort of Florida. Not a frou-frou place or cute or cushy. Nothing wrong with that but it seemed a little off. We didn't get a griddle table but look for other reviews about that -- cool concept. The omelet was generous and the eggs Benedict kinda thing was very tasty. Service was very fast and attentive even though the place was packed. A little pricey but I got some extras (avocado on the omelet and it was generous and nicely presented). Fruit instead of grits was an upcharge and a nice portion. My wife loved it and we'll probably return soon on a weekday. read more

This was a lovely breakfast restaurant! There were diy pancakes that you could make on the griddle on your table. Our table could fit 6 people and there was enough room for everyone to flip their own pancakes. I loved the seasonal choice of funfetti batter along with their lemon poppy seed batter. The batter that you choose comes in a squirt-able bottle that can make about 6-8 pancakes. You have the choice of choosing toppings on the side and putting them in your batter as it settles on the griddle. This is such a neat idea and it was so much fun making different shaped pancakes! read more

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Really cool vibe at this restaurant. Food is really good and love that it is locally sourced. Our waiter was not super friendly, she seemed to be having an off day, I understand we all have those days. But overall I would still recommend this spot. read more

I took my wife here we enjoyed a very nice breakfast. I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had eggs Benedict. I also had a jalapeño muffin instead of toast. Delicious food. We will be back. Service was great very friendly atmosphere. read more

Yum. Yum. YUM. This is a Melbourne staple! Parking downtown can be a little tricky. The wait for a griddle table is always much longer than a regular table. But the griddle table is worth it! It was so much fun making our own pancakes and designs. A great family friendly activity. The staff was great and the floor was clean. Everything came out quick and hot. Pro tip: most people put their name on the wait list and then leave because the wait is long. Stick it out and you'll be okay! read more

Backwater - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Very good breakfast and very kid friendly. The pancakes were really good. Highly recommended. read more

Backwater - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

The food was excellent. We had the citrus waffle, fried green tomato Benedict and the Carolina pulled pork Benedict. The service was great and the staff was very friendly. Wish we had one of these in West Palm Beach where we live! read more

The food and service was good. I liked the atmosphere. I would come back next time I'm in the area.

After having had breakfast at Backwater once, I make a point to revisit every time I'm in the Melbourne area. It's that good. Their twists on classic breakfast dishes are inventive without being over the top, and I'm partial to their pulled pork eggs Benedict. Their fried chicken and waffles with orange zest is also an amazing option. I love their unique mimosa options as well, especially the grapefruit sage flavor. Regardless of what dish you order, I highly recommend you get a serving of pancake batter to cook at the table! Not only is it a fun activity for kids and adults alike, but the batter far surpasses anything you'd make at home. read more

Backwater - C.H. Clarks Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict and Seasonal Pancake Batter (Red Velvet) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

This is a highly rated brunch place in Melbourne which we decided to try on a Sunday morning. It's located in the downtown area so the immediate parking outside is parallel parking only. There is a free public parking lot a block or so away if you can't find anything on the side streets. We arrived around 11 am and checked-in. The check-in process was surprising since we could not leave our number for them to text us when the table was ready. They had us just enter our names on a screen and that was it. We requested a griddle table since we wanted to try it. The wait was long, it was 60 minutes at the time we got there but we killed time by walking around with the dogs in the cute downtown area. We arrived 15 minutes prior to our wait time was up just in case the called our names early. We waited an additional hour for the griddle table. It was long but we were in no hurry and not super hungry. With the type of check-in system I can see how they could skip you so I think they should change this. There food and service was good but we felt rushed to leave. The food was good but was it worth the wait? Maybe? I've been just as happy eating at generic chains like 'A Broken Egg' or Keke's but then again they also don't serve alligator. So if that's what you want then be prepared to wait. Try and it let me know what you think. I gave it 3 stars for the long wait times and lack of updated and accurate means of letting customers know when their table is ready. They really should change this. read more

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Backwater is definitely a great place for brunch with friends. You definitely have to wait for a table though, but very much worth the wait! I got the green fried tomatoes as starter and had the hog boss for main. I had to take it home due to how much food there was! Would definitely go back again soon. read more

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I got their Cajun omelette ($9.99) made with egg whites (extra charge), it was nice and cheesy and pretty good. Also tried the Okeechobee ice cream ($7.99), or biscuits and gravy. It was really different tasting - their gravy tastes more like a clam chowder but is still great. Their biscuits are large and delicious. The pancakes legitimately taste like you are eating a cake in a flat form, so delicious. There are tables with griddles where you can make your own pancakes with squeeze bottles which looked so fun! Great service, very cute interior, and the food comes out quickly. Located in downtown Melbourne. Super crowded on a Sunday morning but they seat pretty quickly. read more

Backwater - Cajun Omelette with Egg Whites ($9.99 +$2) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Gluten free? Yep! Table where you can create your own pancakes ON the table? Yep! Bacon egg creole saucy delicious drool worthy sando? What do you think? Yes. Just go. Thank me later. read more

Fantastic breakfast and very unique; many fun different items (like chicken and waffles, or gator and waffles, several Southern items, etc). I stuck with a pretty basic - "Penny Stack" pancakes, eggs and bacon. The buttermilk pancakes were made to perfection; amazing thick-sliced bacon. The fresh squeezed OJ was delicious ($5.95 a bit steep). They also ask you, if you wanna sit at a table that has your own griddle to make your own pancakes, that would be pretty cool if I came back with my son. Overall fantastic breakfast! read more

Backwater - Griddle table - make your own pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

Love this place! They have great food & great service everyone is always working so hard and communicating so well. I enjoy sitting at the bar watching everyone working like a well oiled machine pumping out orders. Food is delicious I have tried multiple items on the menu. Definitely recommend my go to breakfast spot! read more

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There was a line outside before opening on Tuesday 6/22. A good sign! This place is AMAZING. We did the sit down & cook your own pancakes at the table - it was phenomenal. Fun experience, great taste, I have never had a breakfast pancake hibachi experience like this before and it makes the place unique and memorable. I had the Cuban Benedict w/ fresh fruit - great taste. Good service all around. Coffee & waters never emptied. This place was so wonderful, I wish I could give them 10/5 stars. read more

Backwater - Lemon poppyseed batter, strawberry & chocolate chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Backwater (North) 1904 Municipal Lane Melbourne, FL 32901 & 5555 N. Wickham Road #101 Melbourne, Fl .5 Stars ***SWILL ALERT*** If, as they say, the pen is mightier than the sword, then it is akin to a dirigible spotlight and in the light I draw your attention to Backwater's second location on Wickham Road. Like moths to flame, people flock to this restaurant now that it has a second location. Every single time I have been here, it's been blech. So bad in fact that the owner had to call me to ban me from his downtown location. However, as The Bard wrote, "...the truth will out." Upon entering I was greeted by Shellene, the only hostess I've ever met with a bad attitude projecting negative energy in tidal waves. Talk about your auspicious beginnings! After being shown a table and handed a menu, I started looking for something I thought would be palatable this time. Before too long, a delightful young lady by the moniker of Leah approached my table like a breath of fresh air. She has the server gig down cold and is nothing less than a professional. Kudos, Leah! I asked Leah for some Shrimp & Grits, The Boss Hog and an order of the Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes. Still trying to shake the poisonous vibe sent my way from Shellene, I took a few pictures of the joint and awaited Leah's return. Within the acceptable time, Leah did indeed return with my fare. Snapping the obligatory pictures (LOOK AT THEM), I proceeded to get my Big Boy on. The first dish to cross my discerning palate today was the order of Shrimp & Grits. At least that is what I ordered. I'm pretty sure I got Shrimp & Grits soup. Seriously, look at the picture. That is a bowl of soup no matter how you ladle it. Next up was the Boss Hog. It consists of provolone stuffed rope sausage atop balsamic onions and cheese grits. Topped with bacon and green onions with a sunny-side-up chicken embryo, it sure reads great on the menu. However, you don't come to a restaurant to read about food, you come to eat food and this was practically inedible. How does sausage come out soggy? Easy. It's not cooked properly. Sausage is not to be prepared any other way than well done with an internal temperature between 160-165 degrees Fahrenheit (depending on the meat). Not only was this undercooked, but the taste was off as well. It smelled OK, so I don't think it was rancid, but it certainly was not fresh. Thankfully, I was about to sample the last dish, my order of Lemon Poppy Seen Pancakes. While the pancakes looked delicious, I found them to be drier than the Sahara desert. If the sausage was undercooked, the incompetent buffoon running the grill made up for it by overcooking the pancakes. Seriously, it's not that difficult to make an edible pancake. When it starts to bubble and the edges turn slightly brown, you flip it over... The only word I can use to describe the owner of these two establishments is fraudulent. This dunderhead has a chalkboard (see the picture) that leads one to believe that he sources his own ingredients; however, that is illegal in the state of Florida and everything he gets is from our friends at Sysco. I detest this kind of chicanery! The Big Boy says, "Stop going to this pitiful circus. It's officially a SWILL ALERT. Oh, and to the ignoramus that owns this joint, no need to ban me. You would have to dig me up and drag my cold hard corpse inside to get me to set one foot in anything you run." read more

Kids enjoyed it, but I think the adults had more fun! We can't wait to come back down. read more

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Such a fantastic breakfast, and included alcoholic beverage choices and cooking my own pancakes at the table. It was awesome! read more

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Mackenzie was rude short and impatient from the moment we sat down! No refills the whole meal. When food came out incorrect Mackenzie blamed our friend and said they never asked for it to be vegan. The rest of the staff was friendly I wish Mackenzie hadn't ruined the experience! read more