My son and I check out of our hotel and needed spot to for breakfast. Our target? A charming little café that looked like it had big dreams and about 85% of the throw pillows to prove it. We grabbed seats at the bar--prime real estate for both people-watching and silent negotiations with the universe about how long coffee should take to arrive. The menu got a thorough inspection while we waited. And waited. Not a hostile wait. More like... a polite standoff between us and the concept of service. Eventually, victory. Orders placed. I went all in: biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs over easy, maple bacon--the kind of breakfast that doesn't whisper "good morning," it kicks the door in and demands respect. My son went classic with French toast and sausage, a choice that says, "I trust the fundamentals." Now, let's talk ambiance. Coffee in paper cups. Not a dealbreaker, but it does send a subtle message: "We're still figuring some things out." The interior felt like a Pinterest board mid-argument--close, but not quite ready for the reveal episode. Service? Nice. Professional. Also slightly resembling a live-action game of pinball. Our waitress was great, but the overall flow had a certain freestyle jazz quality--improvised, energetic, and occasionally confusing. Refills were more of a "self-reflection exercise" than an offered service, so ordering extra water was a tactical masterstroke. But then... the food arrived. And just like that, all sins were forgiven. That biscuit and sausage gravy? Absolute bullseye. The kind of dish that makes you pause mid-bite and question whether your childhood memories have been quietly outperformed. It didn't just taste homemade--it tasted like someone's mom was in the back, judging everyone and getting it right. The French toast held its own--golden, solid, no nonsense. Exactly what it needed to be. So here's the deal: the service may have been running a little behind the breakfast parade, but the food? Leading the band, confetti cannon and all. Final verdict: 4 stars. Not because it couldn't be 5--but because it's this close. Tighten up the service, ditch the paper cups, finish decorating like you mean it, and you've got a heavyweight contender. Until then, it remains a gem--slightly unpolished, but absolutely worth the stop. read more

Just WOW! The service was great, prompt and friendly. A good basic breakfast and lunch menu, but don't miss the pastry case! It's full of yummy choices - one of us had the gooey bun and raved about it! The eggs and grits were cooked perfectly and came out hot! The highlight is the maple bacon - both of us loved it! This is a laid back local joint with great food and a family feel to it. We will definitely be back on our next trip through Florida! BTW we were going to take pictures of the food but we couldn't wait to eat it, oops! read more

This is our second visit and we still love the food. The kids are great servers and so very polite and accommodating. I love their biscuits and gravy but everything is delicious! read more

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The parking here has very minimal options. Additionally the staff were very distracted and did not work together well. The food is ok, not bad but not my favorite. They do have a spacious patio and bar as well as a good amount of indoor seating. No reservations and we waited about 15 min for a table (Sunday morning). read more

WOW! I'm on vacay & pretty much said, let's try a lot on menu. I did. Even the fresh pastries (b/b muffin my fave). I even thought I'd wait to eat the pastries till the evening bc of all else I ate. They made it to the car but not home. BEST PART WAS THE BILL!!!! I didn't realize the guy who came out, the cook... was the owner. Maplewood bacon. Grits. So good. read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Great little find across the street from the bay. This would be a great place for brunch. Breakfast served all day. I had the chili dog. Large kosher dog with chili and all the fixings. Service is great and all of the staff check to make sure you have everything you need. They have many baked goods available however I did not try any of them. Will definitely go back. read more

It was alright. I ordered the breakfast burrito which was subpar to what I could get from McDonald's. I do not recommend it, but I was looking around at the other orders coming out of the kitchen and I felt a bit envious. I think this place might be a gem but I'll have to drop in again and order something other than the burrito to know for sure. The place itself is clean and has that coffee shop vide. The coffee is pretty good along with the service. No complaints there. I will return to try something else so that I can update the review. read more

The food tasted good, the service was top tier, and the environment was relaxing and friendly. read more

Blue Collar Cafe - You won't fugetaboutit sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

After an early doc appt, hubby wanted breakfast and remembered a lil local cafe on the bay. It was 11:45 am and no line. Many tables were occupied.... Good sign! Cozy interior, nice view out front. Ordered bagel lox side of pasta salad and a worker plate on a croissant and cole slaw. Large portions, quick and friendly service, food delish and economical pricing. The bagel was more of a roll coz it had no hole so was quite thick and a little chewy but aside from that, 5 stars in our book! Try it sometime! read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Cole slaw, eggs on crossiant, bagel w/lox pasta salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

This place is finer than a frog hair split four ways!! I have a bad case of not being able to have cheese. I get extremely angry after eating cheese . Luckily I explained this and the waitress Alyssa and she was VERY understanding of my disability. She went back to the kitchen and I could hear from my seat her letting them no I couldn't have dairy. Thanks to Alyssa I can know I won't have angry thoughts haha. The atmosphere feels like the coziness of a Grandmother's house too read more

Seriously best breakfast around and staff has always been kind. Our family loves this place and is staple for us to bring people when they come to town to visit. read more

Workers, owners or maybe both. I went one morning/afternoon. It wasn't full, they had 4-5 tables open. When I went I was by myself and they said I could sit at the bar. I told them I could not sit on a high stool, because of a bad leg and would rather have a table. They said I could eat outside or at the bar and that they were saving the table for bigger parties. I told them I guess I'll just go somewhere else and did. Won't go back. read more

Wonder servers and delishes food! Would recommend. Only problem is parking might be an issue.

The service was impeccable. The servers make you feel like you feel special and they take their time to explain everything on the menu. The interior is open, clean, and comfortable. The food is cooked to order, but it was a short wait nonetheless. We arrived just after a huge breakfast rush ended, but the restaurant remained full. I know why. The waitress recommended the bacom burger, and added that she will not eat burgers anywhere else. After one bite, I knew why. I know you are thinking, it's just a burger, but you are wrong. It was remarkable. My wife had a chicken salad, salad, and she was very pleased. We took some bagels and brownies home too! A wonderful lunch. Don't miss this place! read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Maple bacon cheeseburger. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

The food was delicious; however, it took 45 minutes to get it! Plus, they served the coffee in styrofoam cups. What? they can't afford real ceramic coffee mugs?? read more

Amazing breakfast! Only place around open on a Sunday so my friend and I stopped by on our way to the Fred Gannon Bayou state park for paddle boarding. Menu items are fairly cheap and portions are generous. Our waitress was very fun, she knew all the specials and told us about the homemade bagels and cream cheese. Not a ton of seating, we got there 15 mins after opening time and it filled up pretty quick, but great view of the water if you sit at the two or three tables outside. Definitely try their maple bacon, probably the most amazing bacon I've ever had which is saying something as bacon is a staple for me. I usually don't like restaurant scrambled eggs but they made them exactly how I like to make them. Was a great experience, might try to make a habit of coming here on the weekends! read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

One of my favorite spots to eat and socialize. The fresh roasted coffee is a great way to start the morning. You can't go wrong with any dish when it served with maple bacon. The service was awesome as the staff was attentive all while having a big smile. The atmosphere of the restaurant is actually a little on the rustic side with a little bit of modernization. I'll pastries and desserts are made fresh in-house in our great way to top off the coffee. If you're Niceville, a must stop for breakfast or lunch. read more

We were visiting from California and we search yelp for a place we could have breakfast, "the collar cafe" pop out so we went. The restaurant is a locals place; we were acknowledged as soon as we walked in and were given a table right away. The food was very good and fresh, the price was reasonable too. We recommended this restaurant, just remember they close at 2pm. read more

Food was on spot. Excellent service atmosphere totally awesome. Probably returning soon. Great breakfast.

An awesome hole in the wall restaurant. Fantastic breakfast! The service was down home style. The seating was bench seats on picnic tables, but it was well worth what we had to eat. I recommend this place for breakfast. read more

Went here for brunch to celebrate a birthday and the service was absolutely terrible. We sat on the lanai and were completely forgot about. On the rare occasion that a staff member came by our table they were not very friendly and seemed almost reluctant to accommodate simple requests like silverware and condiments with our food. We also ordered a couple pastries as soon as we arrived and were told that they would be warmed and brought right out, however the server completely forgot until we asked at the end of our meal and they arrived stale and cold, server did not even apologize or act like he cared. Prices are reasonable but the food was extremely mid. Highly disappointed. Would not recommend. read more

Bought 4 breakfast sandwiches, all were very good, the English muffins were a bit chewy.

This is a local treasure with nice portions of individually cooked meals. One of my three favorite places for breakfast in Niceville.

Great food and great prices. Great customer service. Fast and efficient. Definitely recommend.

On the way to the airport after a great week at the beach and our family of four decided to stop and grab breakfast on the way. The name, ambiance and location suggested this was going to be a great find, but it didn't take long for the optimism to fade, replaced by massive disappointment. The restaurant has maybe 10-12 tables inside along with half dozen bar seats. So not large at all. We were seated quickly and offered coffees and menus. Coffee was decent and delivered promptly and our order was taken within five minutes. It isn't a complicated breakfast menu so not much in the way of fancy prep required; thus the name. Three skillet breakfasts and a breakfast burrito was the sum total of our order. I ordered my eggs scrambled "lightly", bacon crispy and only asked for the potatoes if they could be without onion. I was assured that could be done. About 40 min later.....I began to notice all tables had turned over. Although our server was awol, two other servers breezed by asking if we wanted more coffee. No one spoke at all about the incredible wait we were enduring. Nearly an hour after ordering our food was delivered. I immediately noticed the onions in my potatoes, the eggs hard scrambled and the bacon, while slathered in maple syrup, was limp as a wet pasta noodle. The young lady who delivered our food (not our server) seemed stumped when I asked which plate had the "crispy bacon". She pointed at one plate and said "this bacon looks the MOST done." All three plates had limp bacon on them. Having waited nearly an hour and virtually nothing being correct about my order we had to leave for the airport. I wanted to love this place but the service, and the poor preparation of food makes it impossible. read more

Casual with a local family feel food was prepared tremendously and quality was there server was attentive

Excellent food, often crowded, so service can be a bit rushed at times, but I always feel appreciated and welcomed even if the staff is overwhelmed. This place is a hidden gem and we love frequenting them whenever we can. We haven't had a dish we haven't liked yet! The French toast sandwich is amazing, the burritos are enormous and the biscuits and gravy are knock your socks off delicious! My teen always goes for the bagels and lox and they haven't let her down either! Trust me you won't be disappointed, this is a great go-to breakfast spot you must try! read more

Expect a long wait (close to an hour both times) but food was good! Our table enjoyed the bacon and Bfast burritos the most!

Hands down the best food we had visiting Florida. Close drive to VPS airport. Service and food were outstanding. Will be back for sure and highly recommend! read more

Blue Collar Cafe - French Toast breakfast sandwich! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

The menu is very easy to navigate. Breakfast and Lunch choices. Their maple bacon is worth traveling to. All their choices are delicious in appearance and those I've tried are as well. Coffee is very good. Pastry counter if you like. Bay view out the front windows makes it especially nice. The service is always very friendly and attentive. We are visitors and chose this for our first meal. Cool cafe with open wood ceiling. Bar and table seating. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. Cheers! read more

Blue Collar Cafe - This is their skillet breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Food is well prepared and portioned. Cooked to order, it can take a while (almost 30 minutes) to get your food order when the kitchen is busy. Coffee refills are free, and the service staff is cordial. I find it is worth the wait. The breakfast on bagel (they call it the BOB) will the maple glazed thicker cut bacon is memorable and will have me coming back. The down home breakfast and another visit was also a nice sampling of basics that were well prepared. Stepping into the place feels a bit like walking into a restaurant in Louisiana. The furnishings are comfortable, suggesting a bit of the sportsman's paradise feel. There is blues music playing from the bar area. I like it; however, it is not at an objectionable volume level if that genre is not your thing. A small front porch offers outdoor seating with a handful of tables able to seat four comfortably offers a view of the bayou across the street and small park . A nice experience I will look to repeat. read more

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The homemade bagels were sooo good!! I got an everything bagel sandwich with bacon eggs and cheese. It was very good, the only thing is I wish it had something on it like either cream cheese or a jam or some kind of spread. But it was still amazing. My fiancé got the biscuits and gravy with country ham and he enjoyed his as well. It has a cute small town country feel and the service was wonderful. We also got an sticky bun to go and heated it up later on and that was delicious and ooey gooey. read more

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Everything is cook to order! It was so good I went back two days in a row. Be careful with the ghost pepper it will sneak up on you and knock you OUT read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Food wasn't very good, service was okay... after reading the prior reviews we expected way more. Didn't finish our food and we're hungry 2 hours later. Wouldn't waste your money. read more

Worth the trip. Fun decor and great bakery items. Food was spot on and priced right. Service was great. The wait seemed pretty long for our breakfast but the views of the bayou and things going on kept us occupied. read more

Blue Collar Cafe - Biscuits and sausage gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niceville, Florida

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Was starving after an early morning flight up from Sarasota. Always trying to find a good local place vs. a big name chain. Stumbled on this place down by the water. Looks almost shady from the outside but wow it was awesome inside. People were super friendly, cool atmosphere and really good food. Just what I needed after being up since 4:15 AM. Ice coffee and big hot breakfast hit all the spots. Would come back anytime! read more

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Excellent food at this local gem and while the service is attentive it's best to not be in a hurry as there is usually a crowd and it can take a while to get your food. read more

Quaint small restaurant located in a bucolic setting. The view from the front porch which has a few small tables is of the bay less than a hundred feet away. Open for breakfast and lunch, inside is quaint and homey. All the tables were filled and everyone looked content. We ordered two sandwiches and sat outside. After ten minutes and no water that was requested I went inside and reminded the waiter who seemed to be new. He was very polite and brought water for my wife. I grabbed a bottle of beer from the bar and went back outside. We had come from shopping and had some perishables in our car. After about another ten minutes a waiter came out to clear a table. I asked what was doing with our sandwich order. He said "everything is cooked to order ". I didn't tell him that you didn't have to cook a sandwich. We waited about fifteen minutes more and I left two dollars under my bottle and we left. This is new owners, we hadn't been to this location in years. I think that it's a go to spot for a good breakfast or lunch. Everyone inside and out except us seemed happy. It's kinda out of the way for us but I would try again. Good people here. read more

Best burger around. Nice vibe and atmosphere. Beautiful water view. Inexpensive compared to other restaurants and much more value for the price. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Nice cafe with great coffee, mimosas, etc. Good selection of baked items. Interesting breakfast menu as well as sandwiches. Very busy on weekends!! read more