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.

Had such a great experience at First Watch this Easter Sunday! Our waiter Blu was…read moreamazing--attentive, friendly, and truly made the morning feel special. Service like that makes all the difference. Thank you for a wonderful start to the holiday!

I have a complicated relationship with First Watch…read more It's kind of like that actor who's been incredible in some movies and absolutely unbearable in others. I've had experiences at certain First Watch franchise locations that left me questioning not only the meal, but several of my life choices leading up to it. So when I walked into this location in the Fern Park/Casselberry (Altamonte Springs) area, I'll admit it... I came in cautiously optimistic at best. Thankfully, this visit reminded me why the chain became popular in the first place. Right away, the staff stood out for being personable and genuinely pleasant. Not the robotic "corporate friendly" where someone smiles while dead behind the eyes. Actual warm, attentive service that made the place feel welcoming. And here's something restaurant owners should probably frame on the wall because it's becoming weirdly rare these days: the food was cooked correctly and served hot. Hot. As in actually warm when it hit the table and not sitting under a heat lamp long enough to qualify for Social Security. I ordered the omelette, and it absolutely hit the spot. Comfort food done properly. Fluffy, flavorful, filling, and exactly what I wanted breakfast to be. My daughter ordered the steak and egg hash, and visually... let's just say this isn't a dish entering any beauty pageants. It kind of arrives looking like breakfast got into a small argument with itself. But one bite in and none of that mattered. It was rich, hearty, luscious, and cooked just right. The kind of dish where every bite feels indulgent enough that you briefly stop caring about cholesterol or responsibility. This location honestly felt dialed in. The kitchen was on point, the service was strong, and the overall experience reminded me that consistency is what separates a good restaurant visit from a forgettable one. Because of my mixed history with First Watch overall, I can't quite bring myself to throw five stars into the air like confetti... but this particular location absolutely earned four stars and deserves credit for getting it right.

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.

This used to be Max and Meme's restaurant. They opened a few months ago, temporarily shutdown to…read morefix an AC issue, and now they're open and ready to serve with a smile. Our server was so kind as well was another employee that stopped by to chat with us. They offered suggestions and their fave menu items. My food was good. I really enjoyed the grits. My country fried steak was ok. I ordered rye toast but received multigrain. It was still delicious. I really wish they offered fountain sodas rather than cans at $2.99. Next time I would order coffee so I can get my caffeine fix. Also, I would prefer that they offered really butter instead of a butter/margarine blend. My last suggestion would be offering actual hot sauce mini bottles rather than a plastic cup of nondescript hot sauce. I have faith that this place will be great. They've already hired the best employees and service was great. There's just a few personal preferences I think the could add. Pay them a visit.

The Hungry Stork has been open for about two months. It has been remodeled and painted since the…read moreprevious restaurant in its location. The wait staff are so friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is clean and the a/c is working. The bacon was perfectly cooked, the wheat toast and grape jelly were delicious, the eggs were very good. I did not care for the hash browns. They were not bad just not crispy enough for my taste. The coffee was hot but not a strong blend which I prefer. Our main server Savannah was so kind and efficient and the head server/ manager checked on us often during our breakfast. They both were amazing and kind. I think it was a good breakfast with a good price. I am sure to come back again to try some other items from the menu.

Giving an update on Maya cafe which has been closed since early October to what we thought was a…read morerenovation according to their instagram. However! We stopped by to see a large red sign on the door that said they were unsafe and to stop operation immediately. I peeked in the window and everything is just as it was left for a short break ... it was eerily like COVID when we all thought it would be over in two weeks and it was NOT. It's wild. Hopefully this place makes a comeback because the Mac and cheese was SO GOOD. And it was a fun place to eat with a lot to look at. I'm crossing my fingers for you Maya!

The best lunch! My work squad chose here to have lunch and celebrate 2 employees birthdays. It…read morelooks like the restaurant is in a building that was a bank. There is a few sparking spots in the front but plenty of parking in the large lot in the back. There are several patio tables out front and a few inside. We were seated at a large round table and we all loved the real roses on the tables. The eclectic charm is very whimsical can welcoming. The drinks came in cute pink glass where WITH HEART SHAPED STRAWS. What a cute touch. There was lots of options on the menu and I went with the fried chicken burger with all the toppings and a caesar salad. I was WOWED. They food was incredible. My salad was plentiful for a side salad with delicious croutons. The chicken burger was fresh and juicy. The presentation is fantastic. Everyone's food was served on heart wooden trays and the sandwich had a cute heart pick in the top. Service was great and we loved the feel of the place. Good food. Good service. Cutesy vibes. We had a fantastic meal.

Coming back from New Orleans is tough, especially when this foodie ate his fill of fried chicken…read moreand gumbo. But I had an urge to find some fried chicken that is lightly battered and this place hit the spot. Located just off of Park Avenue and Fairbanks is The Hen & Hog. Got a 6 piece fried chicken anf a few sides which consisted of mac and cheese, fries and a pickled slaw. Juicy freshly fried and ever so gently battered chicken that was crisp with every bite. Definitely some tasty chicken. I really liked the slaw that had garlic onions celery and some other items but it cut through the savoriness of the chicken. Yes, i ate all of it to the bone. Wife also got chicken and waffles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Also had fried banana peppers with a pimento spread. Pretty nice combination. Staff was super helpful. They also have wings with a lot of great sauces to try. That will be my order for next time. Cant wait to come back.

Crunchy outside and juicy inside is the epitome of fried chicken! The tender platter was colossal…read moreand fed both kids and could really have fed two adults. I liked the t beers (white meat) the best. Melting the mouth breast with crunchy exterior. My chicken and waffles did not really hit the spot for me. I learned I'm not a fan of open fried thighs because they were fatty and that consistency in my mouth was not appetizing; but, they were well done and seasoned perfectly. The waffle was fluffy inside and just a tad burnt outside. FYI: the syrup is kinda spicy. Pleasant interior with friendly and attentive service.

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.

If you want the most delicious pastries you've ever had in your life, Buttermilk is your girl…read more My go to is the Bacon Cheddar Pull Apart Bread. However, they always have fun creations popping up in their case. Some fan favorites are the Mango Sticky Rice Tart and literally any of their pop tarts. The staff is kind and efficient. There's usually a line out the door. However, we never wait longer than 15 minutes to get the goods. The space is definitely small on the customer end inside. However, they have plenty of outdoor seating that's perfect for hanging out with friends on a Sunday morning. Literally one of my favorite spots. Thank you Buttermilk for being THAT girl.

Small and cute bakery with a great variety of interesting flavors! They definitely sell out the…read moremost popular items fast, especially on the weekends, but we arrived 30 minutes before they closed with absolutely no expectations and still scored a fantastic spread! So even if you're late to the party, I still say it's worth a stop in. Flavor creations like roasted shiitake croissant with gochujang and scallions, katchapuri egg croissant, and mortadela hot honey snails have caught my eye. This visit I tried the quiche with roasted tomatoes and goat cheese, orange chocolate tea cake, salty malty financier, and mango lime cake donut, and every one was fresh, unique, and full of flavor. There is no inside seating but a good amount of outside seating, and there is a ramp from the parking lot to the seating area for those who need it. The parking lot is behind the building, and the entrance to the parking lot is to the left of the building.

It was my first time so I was wasn't sure what to expect. After reading other reviews I was…read moreprepared to wait a while but it was early on a weds morning so luckily I was the only one there at the time. I'm pretty sure they make the orders fresh bc I did wait mayyybeeee 15minutes after I placed my order. It was absolutely worth it though. I had a breakfast box with tator tots, scrambled eggs and sausage. It also came with their boom boom sauce. *I have no idea if that's what it's really called* but it was delicious. And the portion was perfect. Even though this isn't close to where I Iive I will drive out of the way to go back and try more things on the menu. I like how it was a simple breakfast but it was done right. I wish I would've tried it sooner but now that I know I'll definitely be back.

Never been to a Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken before. I saw there was one in Winter…read morePark and signed up for their rewards program. Well, guess what? They sent me an offer for a free biscuit sandwich for my birthday! Perfect timing since I was at the office that day! I walked in and asked the guy at the counter for recommendations since it was my first time. He took his time to help me decide, and I went with the Southern style. He was genuinely great and super helpful...kudos to him! He mentioned everything is made fresh, so it would take a few minutes. I waited patiently. The location is small, tucked among other restaurants and shops in Winter Park. It was very clean and well-maintained inside. I took my order back to the office (only about 10 minutes away). When I opened the bag... surprise! I was expecting a normal-sized biscuit, but this thing was twice as big as I thought. The chicken was super crispy, flavorful, and that melted pimento cheese was fire! It was seriously delicious and very filling. I'll definitely be back soon to try another biscuit...maybe something more traditional next time to compare. My experience was excellent overall, but I have to dock one point for no indoor seating. I know the space is tiny, but adding a small counter with a couple of high chairs against the window would be awesome. Just my two cents!

My favorite bagels are Einstein. Unfortunately, this is the closest one to where we live and it's…read morenot very close. Then again, maybe it's a good thing because I'd probably be eating bagels every day and that's A LOT of carbs! LOL This was our first time here. I placed a mobile order and went inside to pick it up. Nice, large restaurant. Area with plug-ins for laptops for anyone wanting to work remotely. Ordered a chocolate bagel, a blueberry bagel, a blueberry muffin, a chocolate chip cookie, and a doggie bagel for my service pupster. First, I have to say my pup LOVED the doggie bagel. Another reason I probably shouldn't live so close b/c I spoil the heck outta my dog and I'd be here getting him bagels every day too. LOL The bagels were excellent, as I always expect from any Einstein Bros. The blueberry muffin was ok, but honestly I've had better. It has been probably 5 years since I've ordered a muffin from this chain, so it's possible they changed them, but it was not as good as what I remembered. I didn't try the chocolate chip cookie, but hubby claimed he loved it. The reason for the 4 stars is because the cleanliness could have been better. We got there around 10am, which was just after the breakfast rush. There was only one other customer in the restaurant when we got there and the employees were all behind the counter. I feel like perhaps someone should have been wiping the crumbs, etc. from all the tables. The restaurant was clean, as were the restrooms, but when they are not busy, it shouldn't be a problem to find a clean table. The employees were friendly and smiling. No complaints there at all. Make sure to check your bag when you leave. They had forgotten to put the chocolate chip cookie in. As this was our only visit here, I can't say if this is something that regularly happens or not. But again, they were not busy - it shouldn't have been missed. It's all good though; mistakes do happen.

I had been wanting to try the maple house egg sandwich for a while and let me say it did not…read moredisappoint . Unfortunately I had to drive 30 minutes to get it but was it worth it absolutely . So it comes on a maple bagel with syrup which I opted to do light on the syrup . I decided to take out the meat and add egg, cheese and the honey almond smear. It was both savory and sweet. I only ate half at the restaurant and ate the rest the next day. I will put more maple syrup the next time I order the sandwich . The servers were nice . I also got a passion fruit drink but it wasn't my favorite because I don't like orange juice . But that's my fault . The ambiance was clean, nice and inviting . I would come back . I see they are opening an Oviedo location which I am excited about .