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    Mom's Kitchen

    4.2 (824 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Roy F.

    We have been eating here for many years. This is a great place to refuel, especially after fasting for our blood tests at nearby Holy Cross Hospital. Friendly service and great food keeps us and many other locals returning for good hot food!

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    Kristen K.

    This is my new favorite brunch spot in Fort Lauderdale! Service: attentive and helpful. We were served by Darcy who was quick, answered all our questions, provided great suggestions and checked up on us often. We also had constant refills from other staff Food: large portions and tasty! I got one of the omelettes and my boyfriend ordered the country fried steak. His hashbrowns could have been crispier but the flavor on everything was great. Everything was delicious. We got the biscuits grilled which was the best choice. I even liked their homemade hot sauce. I didn't love the orange juice. It was fresh squeezed but a little more sour than I would have liked. I was hoping we would have room for dessert but we were stuffed and even took portions to go. Ambiance: diner style but updated and it's a pretty large space. Everything is clean, including the bathroom. Parking is kind of tricky out front but there are ample spots around the side and back. We showed up around 1 on a Saturday and we were seated immediately.

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    Elena D.

    So good licked the eggs benny sauce off my Plate . Great prices , fresh juice and beautiful inside !

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    helen l.

    First we walked into smiling faces and pies at the front. Stephanie was our server, what a beautiful smile and attitude. The inside is quite and roomy, they also have outside seating.

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    Danielle M.

    Went here for the first time after a friend's strong recommendation. It's been a Fort Lauderdale-area staple for decades, but somehow I had missed coming here for breakfast! We were able to snag a parking spot in front. I am not sure if there's parking around the back, but I can imagine parking can be a little difficult at times. We were greeted warmly upon entering, and they sat us in the annex section. The room we were in can be reserved for a large parties. The decor was modern and there are several TV screens with information about the restaurant and menu. Our waitress was very attentive and told us about the menu. There are many solid breakfast staples available. I was in the mood for just eggs and pancakes, and they were both prepared well. The coffee is quite good, too. I think next time I come, I would like to try their lunch offerings.

    Jeralyn L.

    Mom's Kitchen has been serving the public for over 50 years. They must be doing something right, but on my first and recent visit, I wasn't impressed enough that I need to go back. The food was fine, but not outstanding. The restaurant was clean. The hostess wasn't too welcoming and the waitstaff wasn't very friendly. That doesn't work for me. ‍

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    Tracy C.

    I absolutely adore this place! I thought I had written a review already? I guess not! This is a beautifully constructed business with ridiculously good food and specials. They have a loyal clientele base that opens the store with them every morning 15 minutes before opening. They have Bloody Marys and homemade sangria but my favorite was the strawberry mimo set with fresh juice. There are two sections to this restaurant, you can reserve one space for private functions or corporate events, there are bathrooms in each of the spots, and they have booths or tables. There is no outside seating and there is a parking lot that fills up quickly.

    My wife and I are longtime customers of Mom's Kitchen, and we're so happy they're now open for dinner Wednesday through Friday! We've always loved coming here because the food is consistently delicious, fresh, and comforting, and the service makes you feel right at home. It's one of those local restaurants you genuinely enjoy supporting. Having Mom's Kitchen open for dinner is a great addition for us as we work from home and are anxious to go out and get dinner in a safe cozy place. If you're looking for a casual dinner spot, great comfort food, friendly service, and a local neighborhood restaurant, definitely give them a try Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday night. My wife and I are true customers and big fans.  Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch, and now dinner! -Danny F

    Corned Beef Sandwich, not much corned beef
    Elena P.

    Sad because from the looks of it I thought I found a hidden gem! I ordered a corned beef sandwich to go. The bread was burnt and over buttered, the corned beef was very limited (would guess 1/4lb or less!), and so were the fries (less than a handful). Cole slaw was ok, mayo based but not too soggy. For $20 I can go to Smoke, FatBoyz, Goldbergs, or Top Hat and do a lot better. It was quite busy on a Sunday morning but they were seating tables quickly. You enter your name at a kiosk if you want to dine in.

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    Gabriella G.

    I attended a breakfast meeting at Mom's kitchen and wanted to share that they have a very nice and separate dining area for events! The breakfast was presented as a breakfast buffet with eggs, home potatoes, bacon and sausage and the most delicious biscuits I have had in a loooooong while! They were yummy. Crumbly and just fantastic! Anyway: the service was great and the event was very informative as well! Plan on returning to try some of their menu: but I'll go early because this place fills up fast! Enjoy!

    The country special with grits, eggs, sausage, and biscuits with gravy
    Keisha P.

    The food here was delicious! Our waitress, Marie, was attentive and sooo pleasant. We ate outside and enjoyed the patio section. Very clean. Will definitely be back when we are in town.

    Kelly H.

    Awesome service by Marie! So sweet and delightful serving our family. Food was delicious!

    Ken S.

    We went today for a birthday breakfast at Moms Kitchen in Ft. Lauderdale and if you haven't been there you're missing out. A large place to handle big crowds with attentive and friendly staff, a huge selection of food at reasonable prices and huge portions. Been around since 1972 and is a great spot for breakfast and lunch. I had a burger with bacon, egg and hash browns on a waffle and damn it was amazing.

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    Food was ok. Hostess was extremely rude and waitstaff wasn't much better. Would not recommend.

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    As always our waitress, Marie, was personable, so friendly and efficient! The chicken Philly sandwich was delicious!!!

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    Great food. Excellent and personable service, thank you Terry! The atmosphere is atypical diner experience....brings back memories;)

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    Lester's Diner

    Lester's Diner

    3.6(1k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Good old fashioned diner. As the diner life is slowly…read morefading, it's nice to see places like Lester's still thriving. The Saturday morning breakfast rush was at its peak when we entered. We waited about 10 mins to be seated, but our waitress was there in mins. We ordered the El Greco skillet, country fried steak and a side of biscuits and gravy. Delicious food and good portions. I must mention the coffee was acceptable. Not the best but not the worst. Not just our waitress, but all staff members we interacted with were lovely. As far as diners are concerned, this is one of the good ones.

    Nobody goes to Lester's Diner because they're chasing a Michelin star…read more You come because it's late. You come because you just got off a flight. You come because you're hungry. Or you come because places like this are becoming harder and harder to find. I came for all of the above. Lester's has been one of those dependable Fort Lauderdale diners for years, and I always seem to end up ordering one of two things: eggs with potatoes and a bagel, or a burger and fries. They've never let me down. Their spanakopita is also worth mentioning. Made the traditional Greek way, it's one of those hidden gems on the menu that doesn't get enough attention. This visit, though, I decided to color outside the lines. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak omelette. The eggs were cooked just right. The peppers and cheese worked well together, but I thought the filling needed a little more seasoning. It wasn't bad by any stretch... just a bit bland for something inspired by a Philly cheesesteak. We also started with the onion rings, and those were excellent. Crispy on the outside, tender onions inside, and exactly what an onion ring should be. My wife went with the chocolate chip pancakes. Calling them "large" doesn't do them justice. These things arrived looking like they had their own ZIP code. They were fluffy, loaded with chocolate chips, and the kind of breakfast that makes you question whether lunch is even necessary. But the real star of the meal wasn't on the menu. It was our server, Olivia. Let's be honest. Waiting tables at a diner may not be anybody's dream job, but you never would've known it from the way she took care of us. She was friendly, helpful, attentive, and seemed to be everywhere she needed to be before we even realized we needed something. I'd come back just for her service. Five stars for Olivia. Four stars for Lester's. Sometimes a restaurant isn't about chasing perfection. It's about being exactly what you need it to be, exactly when you need it. Lester's has been doing that for a long time.

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    Top Hat Deli - Gravlox Platter

    Top Hat Deli

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    WoW I was so hungry, I was only able to check-in and take a super up-close picture of the Blueberry…read morepancake that we shared because everything else was ugly and half-eaten already. My cousin from Miami recommended this place near Downtown FTL so I had to try it. We went for breakfast, but they are now open for dinner - but certain days/time, I'd double check. It's a cute, quaint, and more upscale deli than I'm used to but that only made me more excited. I was also very hungry. In true Yelp fashion, I looked this place up before we went and from the pictures, the portions looked huge, so my cousin and I split everything. But don't be fooled, we still ended up each getting an entree, and finishing everything. Like I said, hungry. Before I go on, the servers were great, nice, and the culture seems very accommodating because they kept explaining that we can mix and do plenty substitutions with our orders. It was really nice and refreshing for someone who wants to try a little bit of everything as much as possible. I ordered the Grand Schlam - which is like basic breakfast plate: a protein, egg, carb, and side. I ended up getting scrambled eggs, no cheese, the maple sausages, it comes with a Latke, and I choose the tomatoes with the basil oil as my side. Delicious. Eggs portion for the prices, amazing! The Latke was so yummy and perfect size. 2 maple sausages, not too sweet, which I like. And the star was fer sure the tomatoes with basil oil because it was refreshing with the savory egg and sausage combo. We also split the Corned Beef Hash - a popular dish there. It is a very large portion. My cousin finished most of it but only because I had some of it also. It comes with slices of corned beef, and shreds of corned beef on top of the hash, with eggs, and a side. And my dear cousin got a croissant as a side so he could make a freakin corned beef hash croissant sandwich. I mean is he my cousin or what. Anyways, it was amazing. The corned beef was perfectly cooked and not overly salty which was great. Then, we shared a Blueberry Pancake, amazing. Will definitely come back. They have the largest cookies I have ever seen. And I'm also interested in their dinner options too. Lovely gem!

    Managed to score bar seating during prime time on a weekend and service there was fast!…read more We ordered the French toast which was fantastic and an egg plate with a bagel. Everything was fresh and I especially liked the bacon. It was crispy with a smoky flavor. The diner gets packed so expect to wait if you're coming late morning but it will be very much worth it.

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    Java & Jam - Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Java & Jam

    4.4(1k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    After a redeye flight, I was STARVING…read more Handy dandy yelp came through. I came across this place and decided to try it out. It was a Tuesday morning so it was not that busy at all. I sat outside. Idk why I chose outside cause I hate humidity, go figure im in FLORIDA, but either way it was tolerable outside and requested the fan to be turned on. I ordered the breakfast tacos and a creme brûlée coffee. Breakfast tacos are fire. It comes 2 but it fills you. It is messy af cause i kept spilling yolk, guac and the insides everywhere. but nevertheless the flavor was def there to enjoy. Tortilla has a nice bite to it as well. Creme brûlée coffee hit. There's an epidemic of terrible acidic coffee places but this one hit the spot. Tastes like coffee but has the subtle sweetness from the creme brulee. and of course cant forget the sugar top to crack. Service was nice, felt a little 2 faced, but overall she was a nice waitress. Lagged a little. Street parking or in a parking garage. There's a single use restroom that was disgusting when a family member tried to use it. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Typically a long wait on the weekends about an hr or so.

    Food was amazing, as always. My only note is that they could go a little lighter on the Nutella,…read moresince it made the dish a bit soggy this time. Service was a bit slow, but it seemed like our server just had more tables than she could handle. Still, the ambiance is always warm and welcoming, and it's a great spot to sit outside or bring your laptop if you want to work.

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    New York Marina Deli

    New York Marina Deli

    4.6(244 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    Today we discovered a little corner of paradise at NY Marina Deli. This isn't just a deli it's a…read moreliving memory of the great old family-run places, where recipes were sacred, handed down like heirlooms, and food wasn't just eaten... it was celebrated, debated, praised, and finished with reverence. The sandwiches arrive like legends overstuffed, unapologetic, and bursting with flavor. One bite and you're transported straight to your grandmother's kitchen, where the secret ingredient was always love... and yes, a generous whisper of schmaltz. This is the kind of place where the taste of grandmother's cooking triumphs over pretty furniture every time. Who needs chandeliers when the corned beef sings? And then, the matzo ball soup pure poetry in a bowl. Golden, comforting, restorative. It warms not just your body but something deeper, something older. One spoonful and you pause, the second makes you smile, and by the third you are quietly plotting your return. It doesn't just satisfy it calls you back, like a melody you didn't know you missed. The room itself feels like a well-loved novel soft around the edges, rich with character, inviting you to linger. No noise, no nonsense, no pretension. Just the gentle rhythm of conversation, the turning of newspaper pages, and the universal language of people enjoying honest food. The staff are not just servers they are stewards of tradition. Warm, attentive, and proud, they carry forward something increasingly rare: care without pretense, hospitality without script. And here is the truth this is not a place you visit just once. This is a place you return to, again and again. Because like a fine old wine, it reveals itself differently each time. One visit you fall in love with the soup, the next with the sandwich, and then with the feeling... the unmistakable sense that you've found something real. For those who appreciate old-fashioned, no-nonsense, deeply satisfying food give this place not one try, but many. Let it unfold slowly. Let it remind you what food used to be, and still can be. Tucked among louder, shinier distractions, NY Marina Deli stands quietly, confidently, and deliciously apart. And as they say, "Mit a bissel schmaltz un a sakh libe, ales schmeckt besser"with a little schmaltz and a lot of love, everything tastes better. Here, that isn't just a saying... it's the whole menu, the whole spirit, the whole joy. Josepienknagura@gmail.com

    I DoorDashed an order for a corned beef sandwich. It was delivered hot and fresh! My ONLY complaint…read moreis that the bread was steamed too much. I like my bread crunchy. So I know it was grilled, but the bread was too soft, on the borderline of soggy or wet. I would order from here whenever I'm in the area.

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    Alem

    Alem

    4.1(238 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Food: 3.5 Ordered the Harbor Cafe Omelette which came with a…read moreplate full of food. The omelette is fairly big and stuffed with meat and veggies. I prefer my eggs not fried which was the only hiccup on my experience but the omelet was still good. Accompanied with a side of your choice. Grits or potatoes. I went with potatoes. Also ordered the Harbor Benedict which was really good and loved how it came on a croissant. We topped of the order with a side of chocolate chip pancakes and a pineapple sunrise smoothie because why not. Both were delicious. The pancake was fluffy and a great consistency of chips and cake batter. The smoothie was refreshing. Service: 5 The service was great! The service was fast and friendly. Frequent check ins to make sure we were satisfied and had everything we needed. The staff created a great experience Ambiance: 3.5 The outdoor seating was awesome. It was really peaceful with light jazz playing. There's potential to refresh and liven up the space but overall was a peaceful setting overall it's a small cafe hidden in a plaza in the heart of Fort Lauderdale which gives it a real local feel.

    Found a brunch spot hidden away off 17th st. Myra's offers more than just brunch but that is what…read morethey are famous for. Came in looking for eggs Benedict and they had just the thing. Also ordered a side of hash brown. Everything was very tasty. They even make their own in house bread which I forgot we had ordered. Has a unique texture and flavor. Highly recommend. Pricing was also very affordable. If you are in the area, I recommend a visit to this spot.

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