**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more It is only fitting that I check out another breakfast/brunch place with the iconic American breakfast staple "biscuit" mentioned in their name. As for such locales within the Space Coast, this is the third one (off the top of my head) I have had the pleasure to dine in, right after "Oh" and "Twisted." So was Grumpy's Biscuits (which I will shorthand simply to Grumpy's for the remainder of this review) just another fine establishment to add to other fine breakfast estabishments here on the coast that shoots off rockets, or did they standout. I am happy to review that Grumpy's has enough subtlety to standout without smashing the competition. That is something I admire because I prefer options within harmony, Competition amongst competitors to improve one's self. Even though an address is provided, Grumpy's is located on Highland Ave., just north of the westbound part of Eau Gallie Blvd. within the EGAD. If it helps, it is right across the street from the EGAD Civic Center. First and foremost, the building Grumpy's is located in is an iconic landmard within the EGAD. Grumpy's shares the building with other businesses in which they occupy the southernmost business space, which is quite small with a small indoor eating area and a small outdoor patio with each table having individual umbrellas for shade or rain cover. It fits as Grumpy's is said in two phrases: "simple and trendy" and "cozy." The workers and owner are friendly and hospitable, and they assisted me in deciding on what to eat, which they have given each of their biscuits/sandwiches/etc. a female name. I chose "Lisa," a breakfast biscuit consisting of bacon, over easy egg, smoked gouda, mixed greens, and housemade balsamic glaze. Couple of notes about this amazing biscuit, the bacon were thick cut and candied. Truly amazing. And the balsamic glaze. Whatever their recipe is, it is amazing. I could definitely have that on many a meal. Yes, I know exactly how I wrote that! As for the coffee, I got an iced coffee which is premade and ready-to-serve. They use half-and-half and stevia in the raw. Ergo, the coffee was what I wanted. Finally, the restroom. Take note the "water closet" is outside in the hallway. Since the restaurant is small, it is a single-server. Fortunately, it was stocked and clean. There was also an "ambiance" of class, which is nice given the fact the restaurant is... well... small... and the restroom is probably shared with the other businesses, too. Ultimately, Grumpy's was an amazing initial visit and I look forward to visiting them again. Since this is the first and only time (so far) I have been here, I will give them four out of five stars. After a couple more visits, if they stay consistent, I will add their fifth star for consistency.

I heard about this place and decided I'd try it. At first I was taken back by the $16.05 for a…read moresausage, egg and cheese biscuit with a small ice tea. Now to be fair it was a to-go order so when I got to work it wasn't as fresh maybe as it should. Biscuit was good sized and tasty, a bit dry, sausage was very tasty and egg was half an omelette....not sure if there was cheese on it, maybe in the egg omelette and I just didn't see it or taste it. I would try it again, next time maybe add butter to the biscuit, a little less egg and cheese that is melted somewhere on it.

Been seeing this storefront since we moved back Years ago. Finally stopped in the give it a try…read more It is a small space with lots of organic and vegan options and products for sale. Seats about 10 at two bars. I had the dragon fruit bowl and it was very good. Not a big açaí bowl guy but it was a delicious almost guilty pleasure. It was tasty and crunchy and I liked the fresh fruit. The staff and owner were very understanding of my questions and the tv cycles photos of their offerings. Their portions are large and match the photos based on what the other folks ordered.

Very good açai bowl, I went two days in a row and I will be back! The only thing that kind of…read morebugged me was that it was served in a Styrofoam container - while I get you have to keep it cold. I think there's probably a better more eco friendly kind of container!

What's not to love?! The bartenders in here are always so warm and friendly. So even though we…read moredon't come in more than a couple times a year, we always feel like regulars. Just had beers at this visit, and they were ICE COLD! But last time we came we had the wings. Let me tell you! I used to own a bar in Dallas that legit had the best wings in town. Well - this is the only place in town that I feel could compete with what we used to make. SUPER crispy and amazing flavor. Not weird or chewy. Just spot on. I wish this spot could expand a little so it wasn't such a straight shot interior. It would be nice if there were more cozy spaces and corners to relax in for awhile. But that's my only complaint. You feel a little exposed at the bar, which makes it feel a little less neighborhood bar and a little more strip mall casual eatery. But it is what it is! If they ever get an opp to expand they should. Need to go back asap cuz now I'm craving those wings!

Overall Rating: 3.7 Atmosphere: 2.5 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.0 | Cocktails: 2.0 (Bottle Beer or Wine) | Price Per Sip: 3.9 Decent little strip mall bar style food joint. They don't have liquor, just beer and wine. Service was great, food came out fast. Knocked a star because the wings had a hint of fish flavor. They are either using the same coating pile to batter the fish as they do the chicken wings or their oil is very old and they cook tons of fish in it. Probably won't return here.

This was a good find for breakfast and they deliver precisely what is expected. This is basically a…read morebagel and sandwich shop located in a small (maybe four shops), unpretentious strip plaza on one of the main drags through town. It was not hard to find. The storefront is not anything special. However, the interior was quite nice though it was very small. There was capacity for perhaps 25 people or so inside and it was full when we visited on a Wednesday morning at about 10 AM. But there were also a couple of outside tables and we grabbed one of those to enjoy our food. In addition to bagels, they offered some enticing baked goods. Our grandson chose one of those items, a lovely, nice-sized cinnamon roll which he enjoyed very much. My wife and I both had the Breakfast Special "Eggle", which was an Egg, Meat and Cheese on a bagel. We chose bacon, though my wife skipped the cheese. My Everything bagel that I selected was particularly good. This was a great deal as the bagel was bundled with coffee for only $5. Overall, our expenditure for food, drink, tax and tip was about $20. This was a terrific deal by today's standards. The service here was excellent. The people working were efficient and quite friendly. If you are in the area and looking for a moderately-portioned cost-effective option compared to pricey hotel breakfasts, this is a pleasant choice. It's got a great local vibe with good food.

This is my easiest five star review of the year; quite frankly, I wish I had a sixth star toward…read morethem so here's an asterisk * I had a last-minute change to a bagel assortment that needed to get done this morning, so I opted to support local businesses and googled something nearby I called them and spoke to none other than Aunt Viv on the phone who walked me through some options and what was available short term in long-term. When I explained what I needed, she kindly helped me transition from phone conversation to an in person chat. I was fortunate enough to walk into this awesome bagel shop and not only fulfill the order but feel the stress melt away thanks to what is easily the best customer service I've gotten all year The bagels themselves were delicious and assorted ranging from Plane to raisin to blueberry varying kinds of melted cheeses and quality ingredients on the everything and everything asiago. Jerrica and Aaliyah greeted me and that everything I needed to purchase with exceeded expectations. It felt that they genuinely cared and were personable and amicable. This is the kind of customer service that keeps you coming back to support the business versus handing your money over to something random and faceless. The shop itself has a lot of personality and I love that. There's a lot of seating room and even first thing in the morning it's buzzing with energy with a welcoming feel that lets you know. People are choosing this place without hesitation at an early hour for a reason. I genuinely love Beachside Bagel World. I love the food. I love the service. I love the people there. I will undoubtedly be coming back and updating you all on more of the delicious menu options. This place has to offer. Don't think twice and come on in

Food is always perfect!!! As ordered every time. The only issue I see, and it's really not that…read morebig of a deal, is they are closed on Sundays. But I get it!

Best sweet potato fries ever! Service is great too. Always clean and friendly and has outdoor…read moreseating options.

Every time I'm in Florida visiting my daughter, I make it a point to stop at Philly's Finest…read moreCheesesteaks & Hoagies--it's that good! I'm from Chicago, so I don't say this lightly... these are the BEST cheesesteaks EVER!!!! And that's saying a lot because we have some incredible food back in Chi-town. The food is consistently amazing--fresh, flavorful, and always hits the spot. And the team? Always friendly, welcoming, and on top of their game. This place never disappoints and has become a must-visit every single trip. Highly recommend if you're anywhere nearby!

Philly's Finest Cheesesteaks near Melbourne, FL delivers exactly what you want from a great…read morecheesesteak spot. The cheesesteaks are made with real, high-quality meats and loaded with flavor, perfectly cheesy, hot, and incredibly satisfying. Every bite tastes fresh and well made. The service is fast and friendly, making it an easy stop whether you're dining in or grabbing food on the go. The ambience is clean, spacious, and surprisingly quiet, which makes it a comfortable place to sit back and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed. Philly's Finest Cheesesteaks lives up to its name and is absolutely worth checking out.

Seems like I can never say enough about this place! The owners care so much about their business…read moreand their customers, and that care has obviously been passed onto the staff. The customer service is always so friendly and fun. The patio is by far our favorite beachside patio. And the live music is SO GOOD! They mix it up and keep it fresh, so it's always guaranteed to entertain. We continue bringing all our out-of-town guests here, over and over - and T&T has become one of their favorite places, too! So glad this business and the owners care and invest in keeping it the best beachside bar!

Third visit to Tide & Tonic. Third bad experience. Unfortunately, there won't be a fourth…read more The first two times I came in, I sat at the bar for roughly 20 minutes without anyone even acknowledging me, much less taking an order. Both times, I finally gave up and left. Tonight I decided to give it one more try. It's beachfront, it's a beautiful location, and I really wanted to like this place. I ordered the salmon, which was around $30. It was so dry I couldn't eat it, and it tasted freezer-burned to me. The sauce tasted manufactured rather than fresh, the rice was fine, and the green beans were completely bland. I took essentially one bite and stopped eating. What made it worse was the service. My virtually untouched dinner sat in front of me for several minutes without anyone checking to see whether everything was okay....even though the restaurant was not remotely busy and appeared to have plenty of staff. I also ordered a spicy skinny margarita, which was surprisingly syrupy-sweet. I drank it because I wasn't about to let perfectly good tequila go to waste, but it wasn't a good margarita. To their credit, when someone finally came over and I explained that I couldn't eat the salmon, they removed the entrée from my bill. I appreciated that and think it's important to mention it. But three visits tell a story. Twice I couldn't get served at all. The third time I finally got served, but the food, cocktail, and attentiveness were all disappointing. For a beachfront restaurant at this price point, I simply expect better. Great location, enormous potential, but based on my three experiences, I won't be back. The best thing that happened tonight was meeting a fellow writer sitting next to me at the bar. Unfortunately, Tide & Tonic can't take credit for that. It gets a 1 star as bartender was so very sweet about it all.

My first 5-star breakfast review. I mean really, breakfast? This was a treat. We stumbled across…read moreit and I can say I'm glad we did. The place is really down home. This means nothing fancy. Good people, good food, good prices. I think I can safely say this is literally the best corned beef hash ever. So over the top good with homemade corned beef. I wanted more. My wife had one of their Bennies. She loved it too. Next time we are in the area, we will try them for lunch.

Banana River Cafe is proof that the smell of bacon can make you forgive almost anything…read more First, a fun fact: they're operated by a CIA graduate. No, not that CIA. The Culinary Institute of America. Our daughter actually graduated from their Baking & Pastry program in San Antonio, so we were already inclined to give the place a try. But I digress. The moment you walk in, the smell of bacon smacks you right in the face. In the best possible way. So. Dang. Good. We stopped in on a busy Sunday afternoon. The dining room was hopping. A few tables could have been bussed a little quicker, my chair needed a quick swipe-down before I sat, and there were a few chips hanging out on the floor. Normally I'd notice those things more, but then the bacon smell hit again and suddenly none of it seemed quite as important. I ordered two perfectly cooked over-medium eggs, sliced tomatoes (instead of potatoes), and a biscuit. I chose the biscuit over toast or an English muffin with absolutely no intention of eating it. My plan was to take it home for one of the kids. Then I took one bite. Friends, this was THE best biscuit I have ever eaten in my entire life. I don't throw around statements like that lightly. If you visit Banana River Cafe and order absolutely nothing else, order the biscuits. They deserve their own Yelp page. My husband got what I think was called the Power Bowl--a delicious-looking pile of rice, beans, carnitas, and all the ingredients that make a great burrito bowl. Our son absolutely housed his French toast. Our daughter ordered the Rosemary Chicken Salad Wrap with pasta salad. I sampled the chicken salad. It had a whisper of rosemary. A polite suggestion of rosemary. A rosemary cameo appearance. If you're going to call it Rosemary Chicken Salad, I'd personally vote for a little more rosemary. My daughter loved it, though. She also loved the pasta salad but wasn't a fan of the Parmesan sprinkled on top. If Parmesan must be involved, let's keep it to the kind that comes from a block and not the green plastic shaker. Just my two cents. The staff was friendly, service was great, and soda refills appeared before we even had to ask. I also loved the local artwork displayed throughout the restaurant. Every piece has a price tag, so if something catches your eye, you can literally take it home with you. Great food, great service, incredible biscuits, and enough bacon aroma to improve your mood instantly. We'll definitely be back.

In 2 words..... The Bomb! Love this unique restaurant,…read moregreat food & service, also the Ambiance is the best!! No one could ever fail to be 100% happy with this choice! 5 stars

Adorable cafe in Indian Harbour Beach. My friend suggested this place for brunch and made…read morereservations for our party. When we arrived we had the best outside spot along with a high chair ready for us. Our server was Jeanette, she was sweet and fast. We ordered a carafe of mimosas and put in our order. There was a very large party seated outside so our order did take a bit to arrive but it was hot and fresh. I ordered their french toast with strawberries and mascarpone. There was an option to add candied pecans and that was an amazing addition to this breakfast. It was presented like a sandwich and the mascarpone middle with the strawberries was the perfect sweet! There is a little dessert display inside and we bought their caramel cheesecake. It was incredible! Also, the bathroom was clean and had artwork, there was also a little mouthwash station! I definitely will come back for brunch when in the area.

Always a fun night. Great food, great service, great music!!! Will continue to go!!!read more

We had a good meal at Cadillac Cove and our waitress Jaime was AWESOME. She was friendly,…read moreattentive, and really helped make the experience enjoyable. I ordered the Pink Eldorado Margarita and it was really tasty. For food, I had the mac and cheese with fried chicken, and my husband ordered the surf and turf burger. Both dishes were good, but we both agreed the mac and cheese was the standout. The fried chicken on top really made the dish. The breading was light and crispy, and the chicken itself was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The only things that could have made the experience better were that our table was a little sticky and there was a slightly funky smell inside the restaurant. Aside from that, the service and food were great, and we appreciated Jaime taking such good care of us.