This is the real deal here. The opposite of some chain restaurant. Wholesome attitude, generous portions, hearty cuisine. My family sometimes meets here because it's somewhat in between Orlando and New Port Richey. Expect a long wait but there's plenty of tables to enjoy a drink beforehand, and there are "conveniently" (ha) some small shops you can browse next door. Staff is especially friendly and down-to-earth. They are all wonderful, really. We always feel welcome and appreciated. Plus, the servers are experienced, so it's easy to respect how well they manage their work. Breakfast food is definitely a focus, but I am not so much a breakfast person, so I've tried other things besides the very well received skillets and omelets etc. Their brisket sandwich is very good. Salads are, too. Cinnamon buns are big enough to share among a few people. Cash only. Don't forget! read more

Well this place is a keeper. Opens at 7 7:02 it's full and good reason. 7:13 food was on the table. The service quick the food was delicious. Had biscuit and gravy so good not greasy or pasty The first sip of coffee I knew the food was good the coffee was perfect smooth and fresh. I highly recommend this place. read more

Get the biscuits and gravy like a true Florida County Boy.. or Girl. Stick to your ribs .. sticks with you all day This is a great joint for breakfast. Great service, gets crowded on the weekend, but it moves fast. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Welcome to real Florida... - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

I've always liked the Florida cracker in Dade city and something's happened as the chicken corn crusted tasted old so then I tried the Brooksville location. It was much worse. The hamburger tasted old and old grease and it was switched to a chicken sandwich was just as bad. We will never go back to Florida cracker again they claim they chase their grease every day that's hard for me to believe because the fried chicken sandwich was nasty as well as the hamburger. In addition, the waitress staff was really loud talking and screaming practically to each other. You couldn't even hear yourself think. read more

We catered BBQ for my brother's memorial service. Lisa came in and handled everything for us. Chopped pork, smoked chicken, Mac n cheese, baked beans, amazing spinach cornbread, and the iced tea was to die for!!! Everything was so delicious and the service outstanding!!! It was more than I expected and I highly recommend!!!! Thank you so much for making our loss a little easier read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - This is the group photo that Lisa was kind enough to take - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Great for breakfast. Homemade cornbeef hash ( not can) Great cinnamon rolls!! Probably a wait because its so popular Dog's welcome on the patio Bring cash Big servings Buy a cocktail next door read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Outside - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Two friends and I went to Florida Cracker Kitchen for breakfast this morning. We arrived about 9am and were warmly greeted and immediately seated. I am a huge fan of Shrimp and Grits and have enjoyed ordering it at many different restaurants. Upon seeing it on the menu at Florida Cracker I knew that I had to give it a go. I tell you it was fantastic! I'd never seen a sauce used in Shrimp/Grits that was tomato based. It surely works! I liked the grit cakes. I don't think just cooked grits would have worked nearly as well. The serving was a nice sized portion and appropriately priced at $14. The restaurant, including the restrooms, were clean and well appointed. Florida Cracker Kitchen is a fifty minute drive from my home, so frequent visits aren't practical, but I will return as often as I feel I can justify a treat. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Shrimp and Grits DELICIOUS! - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Great food great staff really nice place to eat. Will be a regular customer we are now local.

Worst experience ever!! My wife and I were sitting in the waiting area on a nice sunny day when about 20 gallons of water blew all over us from the tent behind us soaking our clothes, my service dog and destroying our phones and my wife's purse. I called 5 times to get my phone replaced and each time they said someone would call back. On the last time I called she said it was our fault for sitting there (the waiting area) and that we saw the water fall before, which was an absolute lie. I do not recommend the food, service, or restaurant at all. Do not sit in the waiting area and do not take valuables with you. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - If the water issue was known, why wait til someone complained and property was damaged to fix it. - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Before going to Weeki Wachee, we stopped at Florida Cracker Kitchen Truly a big bang for our buck! The "Fish Camp" breakfast - perfectly fried catfish, grits, eggs, and biscuit - was delicious,(though the biscuit required a bit of honey and butter to reach its full potential.) Our kids' got chicken tenders and chocolate chip pancakes. Rave reviews; my cousin declared it was the "best country fried steak" she's ever had. It's a cash-only place, so come prepared. There is an ATM. Cute place and set a high bar for the day. read more

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Always a great place to go for Saturday breakfast. Just bring your patience as everyone in Florida has the same idea! Great food and awesome service is the reason people keep coming back! Also, getting change in $2 bills is fun as well! read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - The 2 egg, 2 pancake, 2 bacon breakfast! - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Great food. Clean and Casual atmosphere. Service Was very good. Prices were reasonable. read more

Chicken and waffles were bland. Syrup was watered down. Shrimp and grits were red and tasted like tomato soup. Spinach feta omelet was good. Kids wouldn't even eat their pancakes because they had no flavor. We've never had the happen before. They eat everything! We use to love going here and they had great food but last three times it has not been good at all. read more

What a revelation! This is the bar to beat. And I mean this in just about every sense of the word. First, get there early. Even on the rainiest of days like today? There will be a line. It went quick though as we arrived about 9AM. Breakfast was hearty, scrumptious and left me wishing I had more than one stomach... seriously. My nephew spoke to me about the place for years! You see, I'm a breakfast person. I drive one way to Lancaster, PA for two hours at 4:30AM to arrive at Shady Maple Smorgasbord by 7AM. Once he saw this, he has told me I must come here. I prepared. I reviewed the menu on the website the night before. I was between two items. But on no! The actual menu on site had more! Much more. Now I was in a quandary. Everything was a temptation. And the stomach was already rumbling twenty minutes into the drive here. So the decision had to made. My family who are regulars already knew what they were getting. The niece - French toast. The nephew - the Chicken and Waffles. The sis - Hen House scramble with sausage gravy on the side. The BIL - two pancakes, two sunny side ups etc. My dad ordered the Okeechobee Gumbo to-go, and the shrimp & grits for here. Turns out the waitress brought out the Gumbo first things ready to eat. And dad was like. It's ok. I'll eat this and take home the main. Well he scarfed down that gumbo! And finished off the main in to blinks of my eye! He's like we don't need to go anywhere else! This is THE place. High compliment from him let me tell you. I enjoyed half of my Cracker Cristo Sandwich - French toast, scrambled egg, American cheese, ham, topped with powdered sugar. Added a fine drizzle of maple syrup Mmmmm. The photo has my hand for size perspective. The table ordered a Cinnamon Roll and between five people, we still had a bit left over. The icing was enough to enjoy by all. The place is homey, local culture flavor. The decor is a fun mix of fishing, hunting, old citrus labels, Coppertone sunscreen, dairy and other advertisements. The place is a love really. And the staff are as well. Second stop, the bar next door. I didn't partake - but all that were not driving, did. That will need to be a separate review in a future where I don't drive us there. Third, the shop. Get the gear you need with the artistic touch of Florida Cracker. Make sure to walk around. There's much to consider from cotton and sun block T-shirts in a myriad of colors and styles including college mascots to hunting camo, Yeti brand products and gifts for your fur babies. Andddd a selection of alcohol that you can try at the bar first and purchase here to bring the taste and memories home. As I said, I'll be back. And I hope not too far from now. Thanks to the staff at Florida Cracker Barrel and especially to my nephew for taking my ear off about this place. I hear you and my tummy too! read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - The Okeechobee Gumbo and Shrimps & Grits, bacon strip, scallion 06 Jan 2024 - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

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What a treat!! Everything about this place, I loved. They even allowed dogs to sit on the porch with you. Restaurant has so many great choices on the menu along with daily specials. The sore next door has such a great collection of local artist creations. A must see! read more

I just moved to Tampa a month ago and I'm trying Florida cracker fish Company for the first time. What a great experience. I ordered the Poboy gator bite sandwich. It was phenomenal. It came with a corn bread and a side of collard greens. When I first came in, I wasn't in a good mood. I ordered my food. I started eating it and I believe the manager Seth came over to check on me and make sure I was happy and OK. Thank you very much Seth. You gave me a fantastic experience here. I really appreciate it and I will definitely be back. Great place read more

Anytime my friends and family are here from out of town I bring them here all the time! This place is so yummy, the biscuits are my favorite and a great staple. read more

Wow for so many years I have driven past this place and always said to myself I'm going to stop well finally 12 years later I made the stop and Im so upset I didn't stop sooner! I started with the massive cinnamon roll that everyone posts about. Definitely something amazing can be said about it because even my English bulldog wanted more. I can't tell you how delicious it tasted. The dough is magical because it melted in your mouth. It wasn't like bread as most cinnamon rolls are and every bite had the cinnamon and sugary glaze. Man just thinking about it I wish I'd have ordered 5 to go so I could have 1 now with coffee at home and then again 2 tomorrow and maybe 1 for dinner lol Then came the meal, I could t decide so I went with what I usually order the country fried steak and eggs. Man of man was this plate hearty and that country gravy like come on now. Im positive if I would have gone in the kitchen I would have found great granny back there either coaching on how to perfect the gravy or standing over the pot making it herself, because the love of a true florida country granny could be tasted in every bite. I'd pour it over a shoe and it would taste amazing! read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

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Best cinnamon rolls around! And larger than your head! Get there early before they are sold out! Lots of southern delicacies, that will leave you stuffed every time. Indoor and outdoor seating. Larger parties will most likely have a long wait time as space is limited. Staff is super friendly and happy to be at work. Large parking lot; and easy to find. They also have 2 other locations. read more

Came here for brunch. Loved the vibes and decor. I started off with a Jamie Foxx brown sugar mimosa in the bar area. Once were seated, we ordered a Homemade Cinnamon Roll. It was delicious and huge! Definitely meant to share! I ordered the Lemon Blueberry Pancakes, which were a special. They were amazing! Loved the combination of fresh blueberries and lemon. Would definitely come back again! read more

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An interesting place to visit. The restaurant only serves breakfast and lunch. Extensive menu options for both. Some unique food like fried catfish or alligator tips. Catfish was delicious. The sticky roll was outstanding. Our server, Whitney, really made our meal special. She was energetic, friendly and fun. read more

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The wings were great. New ambiance was a welcome change. Staff was professional and engaging.

This is yet another one of their locations that is amazing. They absolutely have it figured out in how to run a successful business. There was about a 45 minute wait, but well worth it. The stuff is amazing. Every waitress helps every table, but the original waitress comes back throughout to check if everything is good. This is a place we will be back at for sure. We ordered the country fried steak breakfast that came with eggs potatoes and a biscuit. Then the French toast Cristo. Just delicious all around. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - A-frame outside menu - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

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Always the perfect spot. We go for breakfast very regularly. Cheap especially in today's world and never have any complaints. There always so nice and the setup is just wonderful read more

For sure now in my top 5 favorite meals. The chicken fried steak is cut with a fork tender and so delicious. My wife asked for a piece and I reluctantly gave her some. Next time the answer is no. Staff is friendly and attentive. Every time we visit, we stop here for a meal. read more

A restaurant with a tap room next door? Yes, please! Hubby and I popped in on one of our weekly house-hunting road trips. Florida Cracker Kitchen & Tap Room is as kitschy as you can get. Indoor or outdoor seating, chairs on the front porch for waiting. If you're feeling thirsty while waiting for your table, grab a tasty craft cocktail or beer from the tap room. I ordered the Papa Gator's beef brisket sandwich with homemade sweet potato chips. If you get anything here, get those sweet potato chips. They were the perfect blend of crispy and sweet. I'm obsessed. My brisket sammie was filled with savory burnt ends, tender brisket and topped with just enough cheese and onions. Hubby opted for breakfast-ish. He chose a cup of gumbo, an egg, pancake (carrot cake is the "pancake of the month"nonetheless), and some sausage. The gumbo was warm and comforting--topped with a perfectly crisp grit cake and a shrimp. Service was timely and super friendly. Florida Cracker didn't disappoint this hungry couple. If you stop in, bring cash. They don't accept that plastic stuff. Cash is king. If you're lucky, you may get a $2 bill back in your change. read more

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Been here several times even though we live over an hour away. Any time you're in the area, eat here. Locally sourced produce and meats and some great craft beers as well. We tried the Copp Brewing Southern Grit Ale, a beer out of Crystal River that uses yellow corn grits as it's starch. Very smooth and complemented the food very well. Coen breaded Gator with spicy remoulade, Okeechobee Gumbo, and Collard Greens were all as good as they possibly could be, which is what we have come to expect here. Cash only but we'll worth the trip to the ATM if you forgot. read more

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REAL QUALITY FOOD. GREAT SERVICE. THIS IS A REAL FLORIDA EXPERIENCE My husband and I have been coming to Florida Cracker Kitchen since its inception. Blair and family have set the bar for exceptional service, great food, and an overall one-of-a-kind niche feeling. Whether you go to the taproom, Restaurant, gift shop, or all three, you're bound to be pleasantly surprised! read more

We have been coming here for a long time. What brings me back? If you leave hungry it is your own fault. Tons of food for the money. And the food is good and fast! The servers are amazing and happy which makes the experience amazing! read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Hot tea! - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

The best immediate burgers you've ever had barn. Free appetizer menu extremely cool ambience all the Florida Mobila and old southern flair on the walls. The service wasn't quick but everything there was fresh and it's just the way I like it. read more

This is not my first time visiting this little gem of a restaurant, the staff is friendly, polite, and efficient. It seems like all the staff works together, which is a pleasant surprise. The food was fast, hot and tasty, most importantly the coffe was good. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Yummo - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

Food was good, service was great and atmosphere fun. I love their general store. I have wanted an upside down boot sticker that represents Florida forever and could never find one. They have every color you can want. read more

The food and service are awesome. I love being able to order it online and it's ready when I get there. Indoor, outdoor or pick up you can't go wrong for down home southern barbecue. Lots of different barbecue sauces you can choose from. They have the best sliced pork along with "dirty" barbecue beans and delicious cornbread!! Definitely a go to restaurant. read more

Very good. The Grits tasted really good and buttery. The cinnamon raisin toast was a good addition. The restaurant is dog friendly. That makes it a great place for us to take our pup. read more

OMGosh let me tell you how fantastic this place is. My friend and I wanted a brunch and stopped in on a weekend an hour before closing. There were a bunch of people waiting out front, but they sat our party of two right away. My friend ordered French toast that he said was really good. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich, and it was amazing. Per the server's suggestion, they added bacon and cheese. Service, food quality, atmosphere all really amazing. Cash only. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Fried chicken sandwich. - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

1st visit, short wait time, crowded & noisy. I had delicious mimosa, lined with brown sugar, and chicken & waffle. It was my first time having chicken & waffle & it was great, a little salt on the chicken & a good dose of maple syrup over everything and I was in heaven. Great service, but a little to crowded for me. read more

We recently went to this restaurant during a nostalgic trip to the Brooksville area. I spent part of my childhood living in the area and hadn't been back for a while other than to just head to a family member's place and head home. My friend randomly ended up on an email list for this restaurant and we decided we should try it! Next to the restaurant, there is a bar with outdoor seating and you can choose to order food to go and eat outside if you wish. We placed an order and went over to have a drink while we waited. We were more comfortable eating outside since it's during COVID. The outside area was nice with one exception; there were a lot of bees buzzing around. Logically, I know they are generally harmless and have a positive effect on the environment, but I am still quite afraid of them. It was distracting for me personally to be there with a lot of them flying around. If this doesn't bother you, then you should be fine since the people I was with were okay with it as well as anyone around us, but it's something to keep in mind if they make you anxious. Once our food was ready, my friends were very gracious and suggested we eat in the car since I was scared of our pollinator guests (thankful for kind and patient friends!) The food is really good! My boyfriend and I shared the country fried steak with eggs and potatoes and a side of gator bites. The gator bites were delicious! They were lightly battered and had a great flavor. The country fried steak was tender and their gravy is delicious. The eggs were nice and fluffy. The potatoes weren't as seasoned and crispy as I usually like, but not bad when mixed with the gravy from the steak. All of the staff members were friendly as well. Overall, this is a nice spot to grab breakfast or lunch. I'd definitely return, but would make a beeline (haha) for an indoor table once COVID isn't a concern next time. read more

Florida Cracker Kitchen - Side of gator bites - Southern Near Me - Brooksville, Florida

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Their ginnie springs is my favorite drink! The lavender with the lemonade is the best. The grits are the best I've had. I love the bars vibes as well as the main dining restaurant. read more

1st time for me. Consider it a whole experience. Be prepared to wait--hour for us. Good things take time. Seated outside the niche is picnic tables, steel stools for us so not too comfortable. Greeted with a smile and southern hospitality. Drinks refilled before we asked. The food more than made up for the uncomfortable seat. Large menu with many options. We chose lunch. They took a simple grilled cheese and made it extraordinary. My friends ordered sides of collard greens as they loved them so much! Downside bring cash as it is cash only. Have an ATM but probably a service fee. Also be prepared for change in $2 bills. They have made the property a small museum with a store, bar, field for bands & scattered antique trucks & items. read more

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Decent. Very busy. Good service, decent food) maybe not fantastic, but not bad). I'd go back.