Maitland Breakfast Club reminds me of why the diners are an ultimate American staple. Diners are a…read morecompletely American thing that started in America as a mobile eatery and has transformed into what it is now, which are stationary eateries that feature affordable, filling food that appeals to the blue collar man. Fun fact, diners were started in New England region of America in the 1850s. All this to say, I love a good diner. I mean the American diner has always been there for middle America. The closest one to me and honestly it's definitely hidden away is the Maitland Breakfast Club. It's pretty much situated on the boundary line of where the City of Altamonte Springs starts. They have large space that's casual and what you would expect for a diner. Anyone can walk in wearing their Sunday best to pajamas. The waitresses are very welcoming and exactly the kind of person I would expect to invite me into a diner. We had gone on a Saturday afternoon and they're not a diner that's open late, so more of a breakfast diner really. Now I got the eggs Benedict with bacon and hash browns. For me, there are three breakfast staples I believe all amazing must revisit breakfast places should have. A good cup of warm regular coffee, eggs Benedict, and good crispy hash browns. I mean some places have other things like lattes and hash brown bowls, and I'm not saying those aren't good. However, when you nail the basics, you can do anything else. The hollandaise sauce was great and didn't split and bacon was crispy. The hash browns were super crispy, which I loved, and I could tell it had been made on a flat top grill, which is another very classic American restaurant kitchen appliance. The cup of coffee was good, I mean they had the sugar packets and the creamers right there. Overall, I would rate it a 9/10 and it set us back about $15 for just my portion. I will be back (said menacingly), Maitland Breakfast Club.

My server;Julia, did a really nice job this morning. Also, my food, Original breakfast: Eggs…read morescrambled and bacon and hash browns and biscuit were all cooked to perfection today. My wife and I really began to dine at this restaurant and have never had a bad experience. I am a professional chef/pastry chef with almost 50 years in the food service industry.

Say "Yes!" to Jeff's Bagel Run - Delicious and made fresh! Ordered a sweet and savory bagel. My…read moresweet was a Blueberry Bagel with Cake batter spread & my Savory was a Asiago with Jalapeño spread. The bagels were soft and chewy and the spreads were flavorful and balanced - not too sweet or salty. I also, ordered the Lavender Sweet tea. That is definitely worth a try - so good. I look forward to trying the cold brew with Lavender! Now, personally I'm not a huge fan of the location due to the traffic and overall congestion due to the mall and many other business near. They do have a parking area and there is plenty of parking near. There are other locations around Central Fl so that's great. Customer service was great and the store was clean and tidy. Lots of clean windows.

I visited this location when they first opened and raved to everyone about how amazing the bagels…read morewere. Wish they toasted but the freshness and flavors of the bagels made up for that. The staff was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately the quality and the way the staff treats customers has slowly gone downhill with every visit. Today my garlic bagel looked like plain that accidentally fell in the garlic bin. The staff said hi when I came in but very blah, Less friendly, very much feels like order your bagel and get out. They kept calling for Nadia (not my name) I was the only person in there and she must have misheard my name. I asked if that was the garlic bagel and he screamed NADIAAAAAA at me lol wow. Probably won't be back personally, but 3 stars because the bagels are good, just overpriced for the service and product I've been receiving lately.

Would absolutely come back. Great food, great service, and great vibes…read more Food: Everything was delicious! We tried several breakfast items and every single one was amazing. The eggs were cheesy and perfectly cooked not dry at all! The fresh bread was incredible, and dipping it into the ezme was a must have choice. I also had the Turkish tea and coffee, both of which were rich, and spot on. Vibes: Relaxed and cozy, great for small to medium sized groups. It does get busy, and since you pick your own table, it can be a little tricky if you're coming with a larger group. But overall the atmosphere is warm, welcoming and perfect for a chill breakfast. Service: Excellent! Our waitress gave phenomenal recommendations. I usually ask the staff what their favorites are, and she delivered everything she suggested was a hit for me and my friends. Owners and staff were helpful, and attentive without being pushy.

The bread is very good. They need to just call them sandwiches because it sure doesn't look like…read moreany panini I've ever seen. Also, they need 3rd $ sign. Should be $$$. I will be back.

The Crepevine is a charming spot if you're craving something different for lunch. They serve…read morebreakfast, dessert, and savory crepes, and there's definitely appeal in the novelty of it all. The crepes themselves are made fresh and arrive genuinely warm, which is half the battle. I ordered the buffalo chicken crepe and appreciated the good kick it had. The fillings were competent but unremarkable, nothing that made me think "I need to come back for that specific crepe." The chicken had a tendency to slide toward the bottom as I ate, which was a bit of a nuisance especially when your first 2-3 bites are all lettuce and tomato If you're looking for something easy and quick to grab for lunch, The Crepevine delivers. It's the kind of place where the experience is enjoyable partly because of what it is rather than it being exceptional at what it does. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it a good spot to pop in with friends or grab something on your way. If I'm in the area and want something a little different from the usual lunch routine, I'd happily return.

While visiting Florida, my sister insisted we stop here for lunch--and she absolutely nailed it…read more This place is a winner. We arrived just after the lunch rush, which gave me time to really study the menu board... and wow, there were so many tempting options. I went with the Wobble savory crepe, loaded with turkey, chicken, mushrooms, onions, spinach, and tomato. They recommended the Cajun remoulade, but I swapped it for blue cheese--and let me tell you, that was an excellent call. An absolute home run. One of the things I really appreciated was being able to watch the crepes made from start to finish. Everything looked fresh, and they were more than happy to customize ingredients along the way--no hassle at all. The staff was pleasant and friendly, the dining area was spotless, and since the weather was perfect, we chose to eat on the patio, which made the experience even better. My only complaint? They don't have a location in Oklahoma! We do have a crepe spot back home, but I've never tried their savory crepes. After this visit, I'm inspired to give it another shot--though The Crepevine set the bar pretty high. Fantastic lunch, great atmosphere, and well worth the stop. I'd happily return on my next Florida visit.

Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen restaurant is the best!!! Each meal is plentiful, freshly made and…read moreperfect! Giselle, our waitress, was amazing...so helpful and always right there to answer questions!!!

Service was great, beignets were great, and our entrees were great…read more The decorations and live music (Sundays for Brunch) were also giving a fun atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

We have been eating at the Back Porch for several years. The food is always fresh and delicious…read more The service is outstanding. All of the servers are great but our favorite is Maddie. She goes above and beyond for her customers. We love the Back Porch!

This was a Yelp-find while deciding where to eat in the area. The inside is a fun sports bar and…read moreas the name implies, there is a large porch for outdoor dining. Menu had salads, handhelds, burgers and meals. I had a Cuban and tots. Food was great and came out quickly. Large portions too. I love dill pickles, but it was so sour I didn't eat it. Our waitress was mediocre. That was my only complaint. Coke products including Coke Zero

Briarpatch is one of my fav brunch spots and it never disappoints. Today we opted to sit outside on…read morethe patio. The server was super nice and got our food to us pretty fast. Our Peach Bellini's tasted great and for our entree we ordered the Short Rib Benedict with a side on Pancakes with fresh Fruit. The short rib was so tender and flavorful and the pancakes were light and fluffy, a perfect combo of sweet and salty. As always great service and food, and because of that I'll always come back.

Had a tasty lunch here earlier this week and it was the first time I had their burger. My friend…read moreordered the two patties on her burger and I got the single patty. I have to say the single patty was better than the two. A lot juicier and richer in flavor in my opinion. I inhaled the fries. I also drank a banana bread latte and that was super tasty! The server said that it was on the sweet side but I found it very balanced and not too sweet at all. This was my first time not getting breakfast and I was pleasantly surprised. The burgers are actually quite large so shareable if you're not super hungry. Outdoor dining was great. Service was great as well.

This was me and my families first time dining here, and we would definitely come back again! The…read morefood was delicious and the service was quick and very hospitable! Our server was Emily I believe she was so sweet and we will be asking for her when we go back. The restaurant was very cute and cozy. It reminded of a nicer version of Luke's diner from Gilmore Girls. lol Also while we were there we were blessed by one of the managers who paid for our meal, we are very grateful, but we were too nervous to say thank you in person to him so hopefully he reads this. Thank you so much! It was a beautiful diner! My husband had the Philly cheese steak sandwich, he loved it. I had the steak tips with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. It was delicious!!! Especially the potatoes I love potatoes hehe! Thank you all again!

Enjoyed a valentines brunch with my love to start our day…read more Wait time was only about 25-30 mins and while waiting we enjoyed conversation with the Girl Scout troop selling cookies. Our server was amazing and she was very attentive. We love strawberry anything so we ordered the limited edition strawberry shortcake waffle and pancakes. I ordered my waffle with scrambled eggs, bacon and home potatoes with a coffee and it was so good! Ambiance was so nice as the restaurant was decorated for valentines and menu items specifically for the love day. Metro diner is always a go too for us, until next time !

I always love trying something new when I come to First Watch, but the one thing that always stays…read moreconsistent with my order is the Morning Meditation juice. It's a delicious mix of beet juice, citrus, and ginger. In my opinion, it's truly a great pairing with anything on the menu. My friends ordered iced coffees, and it came out looking like a glass of milk over ice, and it sadly also tasted like straight up milk. We weren't aware that the iced coffee is made with a coffee concentrate and if you want an iced coffee, you should order a cold brew and then milk or creamer on the side. My friends were apprehensive on letting our server know that they weren't satisfied with the beverage, but Mario ended up being very understanding and offered to bring them cold brews instead, and that ended up tasting 10x better. Shoutout Mario for that! In terms of food, I decided on the farmhouse hash with over easy eggs. I ordered this with no cheese, and added mushrooms. It was a 10/10. The flavors mixed all together so well. I also snagged a few bites of my friends cinnamon chip pancake which was UNREAL. It tasted like a cinnamon bun married a pancake. We were able to put our names on the waitlist about 10 minutes before we arrived, and with it being a busy Saturday morning, we showed up to a line of people waiting for a table. Luckily we only waited about 5-10 minutes upon arrival before we were seated at our table. Mario was great and the food and drinks were phenomenal. The bathrooms were clean and the layout of the restaurant was very spacious and it didn't feel too crowded. I loved that there was outside seating and lounge chairs as well!

I used their website yesterday to order a pickup "to go order". The website was easy to navigate &…read moreit was easy to make substitutions and/or additions to your order. I arrived on time to pick up my order. It was lukewarm as if it had been sitting there longer than my quoted pickup time. The Roast Beef & Havarti sandwich was decent. My biggest shock was paying $1.99 up charge for the million dollar potatoes as my side. I posted a pic of what I received vs what the photo looked like online. The potatoes I received didn't even match the photo nor the description. They were not crunchy (mushy at best) and the bacon was burnt. It also included caramelized onions which wasn't part of the description. After a few bites, I threw them away. What a waste! I've tried to support First Watch over the years. Yet, they continue to fall short again. Close to $18 for these two items.

Eggs Up Grill in Apopka is easily one of the best brunch spots I have been to in the area. I…read morestarted with the garlic grits, which were thick, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, with crispy bacon on top that added just the right amount of salt and texture. The crab Benedict was exceptional, featuring well-seasoned crab cakes paired with perfectly poached eggs and a light, flavorful hollandaise. Each bite was rich without being overwhelming. The Baja omelette was packed with savory chicken and complemented by fresh avocado that kept the dish bright and balanced. The lemon blueberry pancakes were a real standout. They were light, fluffy, and had a bright citrus flavor that paired beautifully with the sweetness of the blueberries. Everything felt fresh and carefully prepared. The brunch cocktails are also worth mentioning. The Peach Stand Mimosa was sweet but not too heavy, making it a perfect pairing for a late morning meal. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. This is the kind of place where you want to linger over your food and enjoy a relaxed brunch with friends or family.

My family and I tried this place when they first opened and if it could go wrong, it did…read more Unfortunately, we tried again this morning and it was a big flop. They served me burnt toast, I sent it back and they fixed it. The potatoes are disgusting. The aftertaste is similiar to old frying oil. The pancakes were plain and tasteless, they needed vanilla in the mix or a better tasting mix. You have to open many of these tiny butter packets to get enough for the pancakes, which were barely warm. The worst is the bacon tastes terrible. But, I got it very crispy and I asked for no crispy on the bacon and I received it all in bits and pieces. See pix below. My spouse says that the grits are not as creamy as other restaurants, but not bad. Lastly, the coffee is so bad and at $3.89 a cup, it would have been great if it's worth the overpriced taste. The wait staff was rude and got impatient with me when I showed her the burnt toast. Her attitude needs a more positive approach. She made me uncomfortable whenever she spoke to me. We have unanimously decided that this place has no friendly vibes while you're there. Their metal chairs are very uncomfortable and very low for taller people. I wouldn't recommend Eggs Up to anyone.