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    Johnny D's Waffles & Benedicts, Surfside

    4.2 (173 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    JOHNNY D'S WAFFLES & BENEDICTS, SURFSIDE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cheese Omelette with bacon and Short Stack Pancake
    Monica M.

    Sweet baby Jesus!!!! First off the place is immaculate and service is top notch. It has a cute old time diner feel with warm greeting when you walk in. The server was knowledgeable about the menu and her recommendations were spot on! We tried a bit of everything as we are visiting from out of town and knew we couldn't just come back and try the other stuff. The red velvet waffle was crispy and fluffy, the biscuits were delicious and the gravy was best I had over multiple states, the omelettes were good, not great....but the pancakes so fluffy and light with a crispy edge mmmm. California Benedict was ok, but put that gravy on it and omg . Definitely recommend! We were driving to Charleston and had to stop on the way to walk it off so we didn't fall asleep

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    Javi M.

    A bit of heaven in the morning! So glad we came across this spot as the food options and service are top notch. It's a clean and modern breakfast joint with a bit of beach flavor in the decor. I ordered the brisket tacos and here is my hack, order a side of scrambled eggs, hash and salsa so that you can turn them into breakfast tacos! They come with coleslaw so the contrast of the sweet slaw with the tangy and spicy salsa makes it a wonderful combo. The waffles looked and tasted just amazing and the omelette did not disappoint! Hotcake heaven with your choice of toppings makes this spot a great find and gem while visiting this region of South Carolina. You guys definitely have to try this out while in town!

    Pat H.

    Johnny' D'Souza Waffles is located in a former Dennys restaurant. The ding rooms are large and roomy with a lot of room to gather with friends and family. Our waiter was friendly and took our order quickly and gave our drinks right away. In a short amount of time the food was on our table and prepared right. The prices are about the same as other restaurants in the area. On our next trip here we will return to this restaurant.

    Irish Benedict
    JJ P.

    I will start this by saying I love breakfast, it's my favorite meal, so I am hard on breakfast places. Decided to try this as it was next to our resort. When I first opened the menu it was overwhelming, but in a good way. I couldn't believe what a unique and vast menu it had with so many choices I already knew I had to go back to try something else. I settled on the Irish Benedict. It was very good, the corned beef was great on it. The waffles all look great and I look forward to trying them as others in our group had them. Our server was also extremely nice. Definitely recommend this place if you're a breakfast lover!

    French dip
    Joan G.

    I was excited to try Johnny D's again. It's been a long time since we have been here. This place use to be a Denny's so it is large inside. The waitress came right away to get our drink order and to bring us water. Milk for me and orange juice for him. Time to place our order. He ordered the French toast - I ordered the bacon omelet. His French toast looked good but he said it was really tough. He had to cut it with a knife. My omelet was disappointing. I thought it was going to have strips of bacon in it. It looked like bacos in it. My grits were okay but the stand out was the toast. When we were done, we waited a long time for the waitress to bring the check. He actually got up to look for her. Would I come back here? No. There are too many places to go for breakfast.

    Pork Belly Benedict
    Diana D.

    This is a nice place to enjoy a relaxing brunch. We ordered Benedicts (crab cake and pork belly). They came with a side of grits, although you can get country potatoes for an additional price. The Benedicts were pretty good. I also enjoyed the grits. The staff was very friendly. I enjoy trying out new breakfast joints, and this is one of those that I'll recommend and will be coming back to.

    Brandon N.

    Local breakfast spot while on vacation with high ratings why not try it right? 100%! Prices for certain things were a bit high but the egg platter was well priced at $11 and was typical breakfast which can't complain about. The red velvet waffle was a must for any red velvet fan but $15 for one was crazy. There was nothing that blew my mind but I didn't leave disappointed so I say it's a win.

    Banana pecan pancakes
    Wayne G.

    We had a great visit on 05/31/25. The food was great, I had the banana pecan pancakes with orange juice. Our server was excellent Rachael B.

    Eggs Benedict with an extra egg and grits
    Kelley B.

    We ate at Johnny D's twice this trip. It's always hot and fresh and great service. The restaurant is clean and they have a lot of specialty breakfasts. I've tried several of their specials and none disappoint. Today's choice was the classic Benedict. Always a winner. Their grits are pretty good as well. The place is always packed but they are very efficient and move folks in and out very well. It's worth the wait.

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    Ruthie W.

    I was looking for a place to enjoy brunch/lunch and stumbled upon Johnny D's Waffles. There are several locations and we chose the Surfside one as we figured parking would be less challenging. The menu was very extensive. There's surely something for everyone. Dad had his Lemonade, Hubby had unsweet tea, and I had coffee. Dad was eyeing the 2 Eggs with corned beef hash. Sunny side up for his eggs. Hubby ordered the Twisted Chicken Waffle. I had a bite of the chicken and it was moist and juicy. Hubby said the waffle had bacon so I had to have a bite of that too. Yum! I got the Granola and Fruit Platter. Lots of fruit from cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries.The homemade yogurt was so good, I asked for another container. Love the story behind the restaurant and highly recommend a stop here. At the front is a mini gift shop and I bought some post cards.

    Matt W.

    First impressions: plenty of parking, super friendly staff all around, large menu that spans breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Lots of options to fit every appetite and palate. Nice, modern and CLEAN interior. Food was great. Service was friendly and fast. Good choice for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

    Mikki E.

    Q This spot was cool; the customer service was good. I dined with a party of 4 and were immediately seated. I ordered the basic breakfast platter which included 2 eggs, (looked like 1 egg), red velvet waffles ( there was an upcharge for that flavor) and turkey sausage (upcharge also because I don't eat pork). The food was okay, nothing to brag about. The waffles were decent; I was hoping for a richer red velvet flavor. The turkey sausage were pretty good and juicy. All together, my meal came out to $20. This  reminded me of an IHOP. Same vibe and food, just a different name.

    Banana Bread French Toast
    Eddie M.

    Food and service were both amazing. Came after the lunch rush at 1pm and it was really chill. I ordered the veggie skillet, pancakes, and French toast. I wish they were open for dinner because I'd be back tonight. Good place to bring a large group or your family.

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    Excellent choices Eddie. Everything looks amazing! - Chef Jamie

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    Excellent waffles (pecan) and Benedict's, friendly service. Any kind of waffle or Benedict you can imagine.

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    The wide range of different ways to uniquely order your meal is amazing. There are plenty of options available... highly recommended

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    Crowded Long wait Pancakes are dry Eggs and bacon were good french toast and waffles are better per my fellow guests

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