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    Old Bay, chicken wings, and crab soup
    Mignon B.

    While shopping at Sawgrass Mills, I always stop by Matchbox for a much-needed break, hydration, and energy reset. The food is consistently good, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. My go-tos are the crab soup, Old Bay chicken wings, pepperoni, pizza, and chicken fettuccine Alfredo--and they also have a nice weekend brunch, which is worth checking out. A reliable spot to relax and refuel during a long shopping day.

    Priscila X.

    The biggest problem with this place is the reception; there's never anyone at the front desk to show you to your seat, and it takes a long time for someone to appear and do it. After someone finally appeared and I sat down, my daughter and I opted for: - Fig and prosciutto pizza $19.00, which was very tasty despite having almost no prosciutto in it. - Bistro burger $19.00, I don't know where that's a bistro because there's nothing special about that burger. Overall, very expensive for ordinary food. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. The atmosphere was pleasant but quite normal.

    Chicken + Waffles
    Alexina A.

    Matchbox at Sawgrass is a must visit! We did the unlimited brunch with unlimited drinks, and it was truly worth every dollar. The food was incredible, the steak and eggs were cooked to perfection, and the chicken and waffles were a standout. We started with the spinach dip, and the portions were seriously generous! The drinks were just as impressive..unlimited old fashioneds and strawberry lemon drops? Yes, please! The ambiance was very chill with great music! A special shoutout to our server, Jadee, who was absolutely amazing and had spot-on recommendations. We can't wait to come back for another unforgettable brunch!

    Alfredo Pasta
    Shoshana A.

    The service was not good. We came in for lunch on a normal Tuesday, and there was no one at the front to seat us. There ended up being a line to be seated because no one was coming for at least 7 minutes. Finally, when we were seated, the girl had to rush to clean our table, and we didn't have cutlery for 30 minutes. Someone came to take our order quickly, but when we asked for lemon and ice with our waters, nothing. Had to wait for the other waitress to bring it again. Our main waitress was very nice and quick. I feel bad, it seems like they're understaffed or something. We ordered the lunch special, where it's a salad and sandwich or a salad and pasta. I ordered the apple and pear salad with the chicken sandwich (see pictures) everything was really good! The value was really good. The portion size was really good too! Left full, and my friend even had to take some home with her cause of how full she got. Overall, it was a good experience. The environment was cute, clean, very big, and red, but it was totally empty when we arrived. I would come back to try again; maybe it was just an off day.

    Amesha R.

    First i want to say the manager and our server was amazing. Eddie the manager and Julio our sever was nice listened and responded to critism. We started with cheese bread and it was ok. Then my drink was a cranberry sangría non alcoholic tasted like cranberry juice with a leaf it was supposed to have apple slices but that was missing. Then my fish and chips looked amazing but lakes flavor. I added salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. Despite that i live sitting outside and people watching and i will always come back to try more food on the menu

    Lexus P.

    Sunday Brunch: We were disappointed. We got seated about 12:40. After our first drinks came at about 1, we waited for our server and didn't order a second drink or food until 1:40. The drinks came out wrong. Each time we ordered drinks they were different! I don't know if I was drinking a mimosa or a martini. Most of the time, it tasted like a mimosa yet advertised as a lemon drop martini. We got 1 drink every hour with bottomless being $25 that's ridiculous and a waste especially if they actually enforced the 2 hour table limit. After being there over 3 hours we each only tried 2 things on the $49 "unlimited" menu. Moreover I am dissatisfied with how long everything took! We could not enjoy the menu, atmosphere, music nor drinks because we were hAngry. Everything you order (drinks and food) takes 1 hour to come out. The drinks were room temperature. The food was barely warm. The food did taste well. I just wish it was actually warm. The Buffalo wings were my favorite. We enjoyed catfish & grits, steak & eggs were good. The French toast toppings made it to tart. They have a great concept, but it doesn't seem thought through for the crowd. Not some place I'd like to recommend positively to others, hoping it improves over time.

    Melvika S.

    Stopped in last min Sunday midday to grab something quick after running errands all morning, and we had a great time! The music was amazing, the crowd was great and eveyone genuinely seemed to have been enjoying their brunch! We were seated right away, and we placed our orders for a few Bloody Mary's, and 2 meals. I opted for the shrimp and grits, which was delicious! Well cooked shrimp, not overdone or tough, and the grits were seasoned well with Cajun spices. We also ordered the beef sliders, with a side of biscuits. The 2 meals came out, and the biscuits arrived about 20 minutes after we placed our orders. Seemed so odd for a very simple menu item. By the time they came out, we were done with our meals and asked for a box to take them with us. The Bloody Beer was delicious (a version of their Bloody Mary), it was refreshing, and had a good tomato to beer ratio. I never knew that Matchbox offered a bunch option, but is wonder if you're visiting with some friends. For about $35 you get unlimited food for 2 hours, not including drinks (drinks have a different set pricing). I'll definitely be returning, mainly for the grits and some bloody Mary's!

    Walnut salad with pear and blue cheese.
    Mike G.

    This place is very nicely decorated, very convenient and located in the mall property. They have a room for events that is separate from the dining room and is really a very fancy and elegant spot to throw a gathering of 20-30 ppl. I recently attended a work event here and the food was top-notch. Service and ambience the same. Very well done. I had the ribeye which was extremely flavorful, and cooked perfectly, especially considering around 15 others ordered it in my group (of about 25). The mashed potatoes and asparagus were also 5/5! But the star of the show was very surprising. It was the pear and walnut salad! With blue cheese which I usually hate! WTH do they put in that dressing!? Either way it is paired so well and excellently balanced. This was a triangulation of everything hitting the spot and the night being memorable because of the place we chose to do the dinner event. And that deserves a 5/5 in my book. I'd def go back and get that same meal. Oh almost forgot! The cheesecake was also very tasty.

    Allison B.

    Clean and unique interior with cartoon characters on the tables. Service was pretty quick and They offer Unlimited brunch on the weekends !! You can order 2-3 three items at a time from the menu and the breakfast burrito is self served. Food was pretty good, Definitely order the hot honey pizza!! Best thing on the menu. Unfortunately the chicken with my waffle was bland and cold

    Abigail P.

    I tried brunch at Matchbox twice and I loved it. Chris our server on my first visit was very friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure having him assist us with our orders. Everything that we ordered was delicious. I had the Waffles with bacon with a side of Fried Chicken strips. I also ordered the peach mimosa- that was delicious. I only needed one glass

    Dawn W.

    Stopped in for some post shopping bites and was pleasantly surprised by the happy hour menu. We took a seat outside to enjoy the weather and people watch. I didn't want to spoil my dinner so I had the wings and meatballs. Everything came out quickly which was great because I was famished! Lol. Our server was polite and efficient. And the food was pretty good. I'd definitely stop back in when in Sawgrass.

    Brianna C.

    Visited this restaurant for their happy hour specials at Sawgrass Mall. The food and drink options for happy hour were very affordable and tasty based on what we tried. We also enjoyed one of their craft beers and a guava margarita. Be aware that the happy hour specials are only valid for bar seating, if available. A great option in the mall for a quick bite and drink.

    Felicia R.

    The CREAM OF CRAB SOUP is deliciousssssss!!! I'm a soup girly and I loved this. I didn't love the herb crusted salmon salad, I think that was probably a mistake on our part, but the other salads sound so much better. Side of fries helped wash down the mistake salad. We'll come back again to try more of the menu. Our waiter was nice and the people watching is great at Sawgrass!

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    Walked out twice prior to eating because of Slow/bad service. Food on other tables looked ok but I won't return.

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    Burger was small and fries portion was short. Had a little child serve us food. She was about 8.

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    Services was alright could be a little better especially when dealing with very large groups.

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    Everything is always amazing!!!! The service.... The food... the ambience!!! Whoever took over this place is doing a phenomenal job

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    Kids menu for lunch and dinnrr?

    Hello! We have a kids' menu that is available all day. You can see the selection here: https://order.matchboxrestaurants.com/menu/matchbox-sawgrass-mills/categories/35502

    Matchbox is "black owned"?

    Yes that is correct. We are owned by Thompson Hospitality which is run and owned by Warren Thompson.

    Do they have pitchers of beer or margaritas? Is the restaurant loud?

    No pitchers of beer but they do have bottles & draught beers. There are several spaces to dine: downstairs patio, downstairs bar area, downstairs dining rooms, upstairs dining room, upstairs patio. (They even have private dining rooms.). The… 

    Is happy hour only at the bar? Or can we sit at a table?

    Good Afternoon Krystle, Our happy hour is available throughout the entire restaurant. You may… 

    What time is brunch?

    Until 3pm on weekends only

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    Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee

    Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee

    4.4(327 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$
    Pet friendly
    Gluten-free friendly

    This place is absolutely fire. I knew I made the right choice the moment I found it online and…read morewalked through the door. Everything I ordered was so that I found myself looking for something to criticize. Honestly, there wasn't much. My only real complaint is the limited indoor seating if you're planning to study or work for a while. That said, there are plenty of outdoor seats, and on a beautiful cloudy day without the usual heat and humidity, it's the perfect spot. The fries were probably the weakest item. They seemed fresh and healthy, but they lacked any seasoning or flavor. Everything else more than made up for it. The ambiance and aesthetics were fantastic, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The customer service was outstanding as well. The young gorgeous woman at the counter was incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming, greeting everyone with a genuine smile and everyone else's kindness Overall: 100/100. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Nice lunch and breakfast spot for a quick bite. Sat outdoors, there were alot of flies. Service was…read morepretty quick. Cashier should know a little more about the menu when being asked about suggestions as a first timer. Otherwise I enjoyed my lunch. Fruits were fresh 7/10 Wrap 8/10 (wish they cut it in half) Iced coffee 6/10

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    Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee - Cute decor. Look at the chandeliers and hanging crates.

    Cute decor. Look at the chandeliers and hanging crates.

    Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee - Tenders, Fries, Shakes!

    Tenders, Fries, Shakes!

    Crack’d Kitchen and Coffee - Live Free or Die and Vanilla Cream

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    About Time Cafe - I am starving I love the old one and this is my first time at the new one so I am lovin it so far

    About Time Cafe

    4.2(516 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    MY 1000th REVIEW…read more.. As a Yelp review milestone, this morning I wanted to pick a mom & pop local food joint with at least 500 plus reviews and above a 4 star yelp rating. Well, I found one..."About Time Cafe" located on West Oakland Park Blvd. No outside patio but had a large seating area, cafeteria style, with four tables currently occupied with customers. This super bubbly waitress, Tabby, greeted me and told me I could sit anywhere in the gently outdated restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch comfort food. The menu items looked impressive with many interesting dishes ranging between $10 - $14. The "Eggs Your Way" for $10.49 was my choice with two eggs over medium, bacon, potatoes and whole wheat toast. My order was ready within ten minutes. Prepared my toast with a heavy coating of raspberry jelly. The eggs were cooked perfectly, loved the onions mixed with the potatoes, although the bacon could have been crisper, next time will order it well done. The bathroom was simple with no exciting decor and needed some minor attention, although, suited its purpose. Tabby alerted me to some deep discounted weekly food specials as follows: Taco Tuesday 1/2 priced Waffle Wednesday 1/2 priced Thirsty Thursday 1/2 off Mimosas Weekend Brunch Bogo Mimosas The food was fantastic and the customer service was commendable. Easy 4 star rating for this relaxed comfort food restaurant. I will return for an omelette and recommend this restaurant to other hungry foodies.

    We are still on the hunt for a good breakfast eatery. So, when we got an ad for this place in our…read moreneighborhood coupon packet, we decided to try it. It's in a small strip mall off Oakland Park Boulevard, west of Hiatus. There is lots of parking; the place is plain but clean and houses a large dining room. Hubby had the big breakfast (3 eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and 1/2 order of French toast) and I got the full French toast. The ham was skimpy and paper thin and looked like a piece of lunch meat sliced in two. There were 2 thin strips of bacon and 1 sausage. The hash browns were good but probably about tablespoons worth. The French toast boasted a house made strawberry sauce. We didn't see any. And, when I asked the server, she told me to lift the bread. There was a faint, red smear, and she said that was the strawberry sauce. Nevertheless, the French toast was to my liking, soaked in batter and cooked properly. It was a bit after 12 on a Sunday (after church) and the place was relatively busy with 8-10 tables filled at a time and 2 servers. Plus, one young man was cleaning tables and assisting the servers. We were fascinated watching him clear tables with multiple trips carrying the dirty items in his two hands (no tray!). We even placed bets on how many trips it would take to clear a table of four. (I won, 6 trips.) While the food was good, the items didn't fulfill the promises listed on the menu. Service was congenial as the two servers rushed about trying to get everything done in a timely fashion. Prices were reasonable. Breakfast for two with tax (and free coffee from our coupon) was $28.

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    Ally's Comfort Cafe - The Ruben

    Ally's Comfort Cafe

    4.4(702 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $

    Just the coziest little cafe!…read more As usual, Sunday mornings are lazy. So to Yelp we go! Ally's is a cozy, southern inspired cafe with great food at great prices. It's small, not fancy, but the food and service speak for themselves. Their breakfast menu is far from an IHOP or Denny's; it features real food, and in large portions. Loved that we were also able to order off of their lunch menu. The Ruben was delicious! The ambience of this diner is charming and laid-back, and with decor that includes art and photos of inspiring and humorous quotes. The staff are attentive, always checking on you. Will be returning!

    What a find! This hidden gem has fresh and authentic american breakfast! Its a small place old…read morefashioned decor and it transported us as we were in a country town. The servers were super nice and helpful from the moment we came in and also to help us pick what we wanted to order. The menu has a lot of variety and we loved everything we tried! The american coffee was freshly made and it tasted good like smoky and with a lot fo flavor. We tried the fresh ricotta and blueberry croissant, breakfast burrito, farmers omelette and white chocolate pancakes, all the food was delicious and homemade. The side of potatoes on the omelette was also soooo good... Portions were big, we took half of the food to go cause we were full! So if you are looking for authentic American breakfast don't miss this place! Ps: they also have specials on a white board so make sure to ask for those ;)

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    Ally's Comfort Cafe - Caprese Benedict with side of Home Fries & Grits

    Caprese Benedict with side of Home Fries & Grits

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    Bulegreen Cafe Yard - Bulegreen Waffle - 10/10 Iced Latte- 6/10

    Bulegreen Cafe Yard

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$

    I came to this cave on a Friday afternoon and got the cheese waffle and some specialty…read morecoffees($9-$11). The cheese waffle was surprisingly super delicious and it paired well with the jam. The coffees were also very delicious! Staff were very friendly! The outside area is covered. Overall this was a phenomenal coffee/brunch spot , I would definitely come back! Food(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.1/10

    We went there for breakfast. For $22, I got a plate of cold scrambled eggs (I wasn't allowed an…read moreoption on how I wanted them cooked), cold microwaveable sausage links, cold bacon and a cold waffle. I do mean cold. No way this stuff wasn't pre-made a while ago. Oh yeah, part of a banana and one strawberry. Despite what the waiter said, I could tell everything was pre-made. It's about the same quality as the free "continental breakfast" most cheap hotels offer except at the hotel it's still warm and you get refills on coffee and the waffle is freshly made and hot enough to melt butter. No free refills on coffee here unless you buy their "pour over," and then you get one small refill. The strainer for the coffee was stained and filthy when it was brought out, so they're not using fresh ones or even cleaning thoroughly between uses. GF had a meatless omelet and a smoothie. Her omelet was hot so obviously it was made fresh unlike mine. I told the waiter my food was cold and he swore he saw them "take it out of the oven," but nothing I ordered would be cooked in any over other than a microwave oven. Total bill for two: $60+. This was with a 30% discount on my plate for my food being served cold. Honestly you'll have a better, fresher meal at IHOP or Waffle House or Denny's, for a fraction of the price and you'll get coffee refills.

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    Bulegreen Cafe Yard - Bao Roo was decent..Bread could have been more tasty a bit basuc, but no wow flavors. Basic sammy!

    Bao Roo was decent..Bread could have been more tasty a bit basuc, but no wow flavors. Basic sammy!

    Bulegreen Cafe Yard - Cute fan to move the flies. We sat near fan, so we were comfortable

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    Cute fan to move the flies. We sat near fan, so we were comfortable

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