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.

Food is always amazing and service is great even during rush hours. Best place to grab brunch and…read morecoffee

While the food is consistently good, I have had a very weird experience with the servers/SOP s…read moreregarding single diners. I have been to First Watch three times. All three times I was a solitary diner. Each time I was not allowed to sit with the general populace but had to sit at the bar, where the woman behind the bar treated me as if I had the plague. Each time I was treated as a problem and a bother. I really want to like this place but they make me feel terrible about being a single woman.

We ate here this morning. I had the tri-tip steak and eggs, my wife had the veggie scramble. Food…read morewas amazing but the service was equally great and Shay was awesome! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Cocoa Beach.

We had brunch here today and ordered the homemade corn beef hash and croissant sandwich…read more Everything was so well prepared and delicious and very reasonable. The highlight was the mimosas. I ordered a seasonal sampler and was some of the best Mimosas I've ever head. There was a vanilla orange mimosa, a blue berry and dragon fruit... absolutely amazing. I'm looking forward to coming back and just Know there is normally a 15-20 min wait for a table. Service was prompt and friendly.

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!

My bf and I are staying next door to this restaurant and decided to try it this morning. It seems…read morelike a cute home turned restaurant. Surprisingly a lot of seating indoors and a few tables outdoor. We ordered it for pickup and it was ready within 20 min. The food was decent, but the service was horrible when we picked up our order. We were standing at the door for quite a while before anyone acknowledged us and they definitely saw us. I asked for ketchup and hot sauce to go and the girl gave me little cups and said "they're over there on the table you can grab it." No ketchup packets or anything? We are visiting and don't have condiments at our Airbnb. The servers were all dismissive. Rude service, we definitely won't be back. Steak&eggs: (2/5) We ordered MEDIUM and the steak came out hard and overly well done. Disappointment for the price of the tiny piece of steak. Omelette: (4/5) This was pretty good. Nice portion. The breakfast potatoes were delicious. Sourdough toast: (4/5) Huge slices of bread and it was very tasty.

This place was excellent. They make everything homemade, even their toast!…read more We got a pair of waffles, an omelette and a break wrap for our group of 4. Each of the breakfasts was delicious and sooo big! They even made animals out of foil for our doggie bags. The atmosphere is adorable and very mom's kitchen kinda place and the staff were all so nice and attentive. You're missing out if you're not coming here while in town.

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.

amazing experience!! miss Tia and miss Kim were sweet servers!!! super kind and super smiley and…read morewelcoming and authenthic! Try this place out!!

Not only is the Tiny Turtle delicious and a great value for the money, but my experience dining…read morethere and meeting the owner, Kelly, literally has brought my whole family and me to tears. I used to go to Cocoa Beach every year growing up. When my mom got sick with stage 4 cancer this past year and decided that she wanted to eventually have her ashes scattered there, we took one more trip together as a whole family while everyone was still around. My wife reached out to the hotel and a couple of businesses nearby with our story. Kelly invited my whole family in for a free meal, and showered us with love, warmth, and generosity of spirit unlike any other business---or frankly, stranger---than I ever encountered. We wanted to repay her for her kindness, so we picked out some cute hats from her shop, but when we went to pay her for them, she ended up giving us those too, and throwing in a deck of cards for my son. Lastly, after walking us over to her next door neighboring business, The Fat Donkey, to do the same (she had talked to them earlier), Kelly had such a moving, long conversation with my mom. I'm not sure what they talked about, but it was unbelievably clear that we all felt the same way about Kelly. Please please please go to the Tiny Turtle. Spend your money there. Give this business your love. Tell the waiters that you heard the food was good and the owner was even better. This is the kind of business that is not only bringing good food to people for a good price, but is bringing good to people, period. Thank you, Kelly, for all that you did for my mom and for my family. I know that it may not seem like much for strangers reading this review, but the generosity and kindness and beautiful caring words from a stranger when we are going through a hard year was much more impactful than what people know. I'm hoping that it will be a long time until we see you again, but we will most certainly be back to the Tiny Turtle.

Under construction on the outside, but inside still looks amazing. Really cool paintings of the…read moreisland on the walls, very open space. Waitress was so nice & tended to everything we needed. Food was BOMB. Eggs cooked perfect, French toast tasted amazing. You can get any protein in the burrito. 10/10 best breakfast spot on the island . Pancake house you have competition

Great spot for Sunday breakfast. Place was busy and very friendly staff…read more We had an array of favorites and everything was good. Breakfast sandwiches, BLT and the country burrito. Yum. The grilled blueberry muffin was perfect, as was the hash...well done! Lots of coffee and great service too.