Umpas is a great breakfast place. Always has been. A typical neighborhood, home cooking, Mom & Pop…read morediner in every sense of that word. We met our contractor there to review some details, and I ordered the hamburger not expecting much. I was 100% surprised. It is large. On a real fresh bun that does not squish into a nothing ball of dough. They cook to order so rare or medium rare is an option unlike almost everywhere outside of home who only serves well-done. It was obvious the meat was fresh not frozen. No fancy decor, but neighborhood homey and pleasant right down to the home-made curtains. The focus is good food. The burger was delicious, and I took half of it home completely satisfied. This is now my go to burger place. Priced for the workingman.

Merritt Island is blessed to have several outstanding breakfast restaurants - this is definetly not…read moreone of them. The interior is shabby, severely dated, and not very clean. The service was laughably unfriendly. The "waiter" was wearing his pajamas and clearly did not want to be there. When he bothered to speak he mumbled so low we thought we were being pranked. It must be a family member because not business would otherwise send this fellow out to meet the public. As a side bar - the food was below average. As noted, there are many better options on the island.

As a new local, this was my first time at Southern Charm...and the high star rating I found to be…read moreWELL deserved. The waitress recommended the chicken and waffles as they hand bread the chicken breasts and fry them in strips. Unbelievably delayed (maybe best chicken strips ever) but added to the thick, dense waffle and maple syrup?!? WOW The portion was massive so I now have lunch to eat later too. I also must mention the vibe was chill and friendly (no cranky early morning people here!) And the food came super fast. Plenty of time to eat and get to work!

Southern Charm Cafe truly lives up to its name! This delightful little café has that old-school…read moreFlorida charm that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The menu is extensive with plenty of choices for everyone. I ordered an omelet with bacon, onions, peppers, and feta cheese, along with grits and one of their homemade biscuits. Let me tell you--that biscuit with butter and honey was heavenly! The grits were perfectly cooked and delicious whether you like them savory or sweet. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the experience was everything I hoped for. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot, do yourself a favor and stop by Southern Charm Cafe. You will not be disappointed!

This place really surprised us! Looking for a local…read morebreakfast place hot off a cruise ship on a Sunday This sunrise dinner had good reviews but looks can be deceiving when we drove up but we were starving and this place was hoping. The food was absolutely incredible I was sooo stuffed I skipped lunch and really didn't hungry till 8pm at night. We just got a simple breakfast but portions are big the service was nice I know they were working hard so glad we found this place we cruise a lot and this is a must do

Had a great lunch today. I had the oyster basket and they were cooked to perfection, crispy on the…read moreoutside and juicy in the middle. My friend had a pastrami sandwich with plenty of things sliced meat. Both came with French fries. Loved the atmosphere and the owner and the staff were outstanding.

Wow what a great place to come for breakfast . Right off a couple miles west of the cruise port,…read moreit's awesome to have real homie breakfast. I had two eggs with corn beef hash and waitress Britney actually asked me if I wanted it crispy just the idea that she asked set me up for a great breakfast her pleasant smile and funny attitude made her service awesome. My wife had two eggs with sausage and biscuit and wow the biscuit was so homey.. so if your in the area or you driving from cruise to I95 on exit 49 it's in a small business center on the right heading south about 1 mile... So please stop by they have great food and service with a smile...I give them 5 stars...

Small place central to Coco beach. We stopped for breakfast over two days prior to our cruise out…read moreof Port Canaveral. Cool memorabilia on the walls of previous space launches from nearby Cape Canaveral. Fast friendly service from excellent breakfast menu.

I'm picky about where I have breakfast because when it's local it's often a regular old diner with…read morethe same dishes as other places. Merritt Island Pancake House is different from a typical diner. Even though at first this looks like a low-brow diner, the special touches say a lot. They keep with the islands theme in the decor, dishes, etc. There is a whole wall with colorings from children who have dined here. There yummy dishes with lots of gluten-free options (I had GF lemon blueberry pancakes that were great). Something that impresses me is their fruit choice--blueberries, blackberries, strawberries--instead of the typical cheaper fruits. I was really glad with the eggs because they even taste better (creamier) than a typical diner egg (like possibly cage free brown). Maddie was my server and she was sweet, easygoing, and good with the menu. I'd like to bring my girls here and was glad I tried it.

Mixed review: Generally a 5-star experience. SERVER: Today,…read moreAlex, our server, was excellent. Super service. Plus, he was personable & friendly. Attentive. Professional. I asked for some lemons in my water "to kill the taste of Cocoa city water from the mainland". And Alex brought a cup full. Just enough to do the trick. He understood. FOOD: The food was great, as usual, except for the burnt sausage bits in the gravy. That was unusual and disappointing, but we were so hungry we ate it. Eggs were perfectly cooked as ordered, and pancakes were excellent (the best of any restaurant pancake anywhere) Sorry, Mom. ATMOSPHERE: Generally, the decor is plain. American flags, Firefighter logos, etc. Some art (attached) OPERATION: BUT today, Father's Day, they must have been short-staffed. The restaurant was about 25% full, lots and lots of empty tables, many tables covered with dirty dishes. Servers were moving quickly with one female server ambling about as if they were closed and hoping everyone else would do whatever needs to be done. It was 25 minutes until we were seated. Then, Alex was great. Then, we waited for our food. The entire restaurant was filled with the strong smell of burnt food. Real bad. Over one hour later, our food arrived. It was hot and, by then, we were extra hungry. We had a great time talking and sharing stories as the time passed. Usually, there is a line outside and all the many benches inside and out are full of people. So, you expect to wait, but today there were very few people. About 4 groups ahead of us. I do recommend you give them a try as the food is usually great.

Great family diner in a small strip mall. Decorated cute, with awesome staff, great food, and fast…read moreservice. The biscuits and pancakes are both delicious. Eggs well cooked and special requests were happily accommodated.

Had a cheesesteak here, was good, but would have like it toastier and chips crispier. Went back for…read morepancakes, egg and bacon (asked for well done, and got it). I shall return.

One of our favorite local brunch places! It's a diner and feels and looks exactly like what you'd…read moreexpect...just a little nicer. Go-to orders include the Chicken Fried Chicken, omelets, and breakfast bowl. They also make a mean Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. Their coffee is decent enough & better than some, with flavored & sugar-free creamer pods on the table. The pancakes are huge and tasty too. The service has always been top-notch. We definitely have some favorite waitresses, but all of them are great and good at taking care of you.

Trinity was our server this busy Saturday morning. She was lovely despite the stress of a full…read morehouse. This is my third time at this place and the food is always hot and fresh. From their burgers, to their pork chops, their food never dissappints. Cozy diner feel. Can't wait to go back!

Dined in with my MIL for a late lunch last week and it was a good experience. Great service and the…read moreplace was clean. I ordered a Monte Cristo sandwich and my MIL ordered a Grilled cheese with a side of cole slaw. She enjoyed both. The slaw looked very fresh. My Monte Cristo was very good and it was a very big sandwich. Just the perfect bread for it and cooked up in a flavorful way. She loves diners and we have tried others in the area and so far this one is our fav. We will be back.

Meatloaf sandwich was delicious. The bread was nice and crunchy and hot. Side dish of cold pasta…read morewas also delicious. . They use ingredients to make everything taste delicious and moist. Nice portions. Nice overall experience. Friendly service. Server staff is always very friendly and accommodating. They also make you feel welcome. Been here four or five times never felt disappointed.