Large, clean operation with a wonderful staff, a friendly atmosphere and great food at reasonable prices. Went on a busy morning. We were seated quickly and placed our order with a waitress who knew the menu inside out and had hot coffee in front of us in a flash. Had a superb Omlette, with a side of sausage and Raisin Toast. My companion had a large breakfast sandwich, all top notch. Had a visit from Ruthie herself who was making sure all was well. It was. Her back story is amazing- ask her and you will be blown away. One of the best in every way. Convenient location on Route 44 about two blocks west of US 1 in New Smyrna Beach, FL read more

This was a diner that the locals recommended. It was super busy, but we got sat really fast. I got the two-egg breakfast with hashbrowns and toast as well as coffee to drink. We love to support local businesses when we travel, and we were glad we came here. You could tell the staff had been there a while and could answer any and all questions we had. Prices were super reasonable and it was super clean inside and even in the parking lot coming in. There is limited parking but we got lucky but there were other options for parking nearby. I wish we found this place earlier in our trip because we would have come back for breakfast. read more

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I love this place! It feels like home cooking with is lovely and charming! The restaurant is adorable and clean!! The service is WONDERFUL, best part of the situation. It's never taken more than 20 minutes for them to serve me the food, AND it's fresh and delicious. read more

Our party of 8 was super happy with Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen. The service was wonderful, very accommodating. My in-laws have limited mobility and Ruthy's had tables labeled handicapped for exactly that reason. Easy to get in and out of. We really appreciated that. The food is always good, not too seasoned which is great for people who maybe diabetic. You can add your own. There are plenty of sauces, and condiments. I ordered a half order of French toast and got 4 pieces! Wow. Food wasn't greasy. This place has been around for a while and it is always packed! I recommend it! read more

Woe. This place gets real busy on the weekends. We were lucky and got a parking spot right in front and sat at the counter immediately. No waiting. Or waitress, Jessica, was really nice. She took our order and brought out drinks. The kitchen was quick. We got our order in just a few mins. I ordered the Micky, and my wife got the 2 pancakes, eggs, and bacon. My order had 2 big biscuits and gravy (I did give her some of my biscuit), 2 eggs, and bacon. Both orders were quite big. I turned to look at the restaurant, and the line had started to grow. We missed the rush by 5 mins. BTW, we've been here about 15 mins by now and have our food in front of us. These guys were hustling and helping each other. The food was better than most places we have been to. The service was quick. The people were very nice. We went a long way and will do it again next weekend. Everything was excellent. The place is very nice and plenty of seating. Nice for family dining. read more

Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen - Busy morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Classic diner feel and look as it transports you back in time. Food, service and pricing were "good"... It's a great place to get a quick bite with the diner expectation. read more

Great service as usual! I loved my Capri eggs Benedict! And they always give my 18 month old granddaughter something to play with in a cup of straw very kid, friendly very family friendly! read more

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Greek omelet w crispy hashbrowns. . Sautéed nicely. Crisp and tender. Feta and spinach and tomatoes. Forgot what the other one was . It's topped with gravy. Sliced potatoes light fried. Coffee was my least favorable again. It's only pink or white. I wish they had blue or yellow also. read more

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Every time we come to eat here it is so relaxing and so good. It always seems to be busy, but not so busy that we can't get good service. to me busy is good. That means they will still be in business when I want to come back. Even tomorrow. read more

First timer and I will be back! I ordered the BNG because I was assured Ruthy's is known for their biscuits and gravy. And they should be! Great food and excellent service. Friendly. Great diner atmosphere and clean and bright. It's busy, but worth it. read more

Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen - BNG - 1/2 Biscuits and Gravy, 2 eggs and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

This was our first time. Excellent food and very good service! Aubrey was our server she was super busy but on top of it! There was consistently a line at the door but they kept it moving rapidly! Highly recommend and we will absolutely be back. :) read more

Driving by from out of town and saw this cute place. Walked in on a Sunday and got the last free table at the height of the breakfast rush. Our waitress was at our table within 30 seconds taking our drink order and back within a couple minutes with coffee. We placed the order and the food came so fast I thought they had someone else's order! We adjusted a couple menu items but zero issues... food was hot and fresh and delicious! This is on my top 10 old school diners for food quality (for what it is ) and service. We live 90 minutes away but will plan another exploration trip and stop here for breakfast again!! read more

Wow, what a find! Searching for a breakfast spot on a day trip and stumbled on Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen in New Smyrna Beach. So glad we did! Delicious food, great staff and atmosphere with fair prices. Just feeling the "energy" in the dining room was enough to lure us in. We will Always eat at Ruthy's when in NSB! read more

First time eating here and the food was amazing, service during our meal was A+++. We even said a few times this might be our new go-to breakfast spot. The only downside was when I went up to pay. What I think was the manager seemed upset already, and when she took my card, she jammed it in the reader and told me it didn't work. I asked if she could try again more gently since there's nothing wrong with my card, but the interaction just felt really tense, like she thought I wasn't going to pay. I ended up using my wife's card with another server, and it worked fine. I've honestly never felt the need to leave a review before, but that part of the experience left a bad taste. The food is great though, so we'll probably give it another shot and just hope she's not working the next time. read more

I love diners! I was happy to see this one close by as we were traveling. The inside is so cute, and all the servers were so pleasant. Everything feels clean and bright. There is a board full of specials on the wall in addition to a full breakfast and lunch menu. I settled on a chicken salad sandwich on rye toast and it came with fries, coleslaw and a pickle. Food arrived promptly and looked great. Sadly, the chicken salad was super bland and didn't even taste like chicken. All I could taste was celery and toast. The French fries were hot and good. I was bummed, as my husband got something that he truly enjoyed. I picked the wrong thing. read more

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Atmosphere - Excellent. The restaurant is bright and cheerful. The decor is makes you feel at home. There are lots of four tops and booths. Service - Great. We were warmly greeted by the staff upon entry. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food - Great. I had the Patty Melt, which came with French Fries. The burger was cooked to the exact temperature ordered. The sandwich was ample in size and it tasted great. The fries were very good as well. FYI, a large breakfast menu is also available for order anytime. Overall Value - Great. This is a restaurant every should try. The prices are very reasonable and the quality of food and service is excellent. read more

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Well it's been eight years since I've walked through these doors and wow how things have changed, thanks to a business associate I had breakfast here today, yes I was a little reluctant to attend a breakfast meeting here when I got the invite - but he convinced me and I'm so glad I took him up on it. This place has undergone a beautiful makeover, it's well lit and the place looks amazing with all the new furnishings since my last visit I am totally impressed. He was seated when I arrived so I walked in without talking to a hostess and within a minute our server Amanda arrived with a giant smile and a wonderful good morning greeting. As she took my request for a cup of coffee we had both decided on our breakfast choices so off to the kitchen she went. I have to take a moment to compliment the owner Ruthy, she has really taken this place to a new level, this is a nice clean restaurant that I am sure I will return to many times in the future - the service was exceptional and the food was delicious and presented well. I definitely will add this back to my list of local restaurants and at the top of the list for breakfast service - I hated writing a poor review but my previous review was truly my experience as is this one today and it makes me extremely happy to see the transformation and there's no doubt in my mind that this place will continue being successful since the bar has been raised... read more

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Great breakfast place in NSB. Cute diner good food friendly service. Love diners. Parking can some times be crazy.

One of Mom's favorite restaurants! It was good; reasonable. Super friendly staff; quick service. The Benedict was quite good; thin ham and the home fries were crispy. The avocado toast & egg sandwich was a bit underwhelming. Sausage gravy & biscuit was also tasty - and the basic big breakfast was just as it should be. read more

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Love it here it has good French toast nice workers and it is clean the food is 10 out of 10 100% recommend!!!!

We've been patronizing Ruthy's over the years and have always had very excellent & friendly service and tasty food but that wasn't the case on 02/11/25. I ordered the cheeseburger wrap with the "special sauce". After eating a portion of one half of it I discovered that I wasn't tasting any "special sauce". I unwrapped it and examined the insides and didn't see any evidence of sauce. I asked the waitress if she could get me a small container of sauce. She went to the kitchen and was told that I would have to be charged for it. I said I shouldn't be charged if it's not on there. The kitchen manager Erica then came charging out to our table and told me that "Just because I couldn't see it or taste it didn't mean it wasn't on there"!. My husband and 3 waitress witnessed that the sandwich didn't have the sauce. She then took the sandwich out to the kitchen and smothered it in sauce and slapped it back on the table. When I pulled the wrap back and saw the amount she had put on I became quite upset and said I'm not eating it or paying for it. She then stormed back to our table and said quite sternly "What's wrong with it now?"! I said is that the way you speak to valued customers? I told her what was wrong and she grabbed the plate and stormed off into the kitchen never apologizing. Not really sure why the kitchen manager felt she had to come out and get involved and show me who was the "Boss." I don't think that a couple of tablespoons of sauce is going to break the bank especially when it wasn't on there in the first place. It's a first I have never been treated so horrifically by "the kitchen staff". The waitresses were all very kind and I think they were quite shocked and taken aback by Erica's nasty mean actions. I tried to call and speak with the owners but they only have voice mail. I left a message to call me and as of yet haven't received any response. read more

All great, good and waitresses! Nice 50's diner like atmosphere. Many good choices! Only problem is that they close at 2 pm.

Tuna salad was nice. Good flavor and portion size was just right for me. Burger looked delicious. My buddy said it was legit. Fries are great too. Service was very friendly that is why I love diner style joints. Thank you read more

I had ruthys shirt I got it from that restraunt I love the waitress there they are great and wounderful

Ruthy's has friendly, attentive service, an extensive menu and opens early, which is nice. The omelette texture is a bit odd but still tasty, and the sausage patties and bacon are excellent. The ambiance is a bit dive-ish and could be cleaner. read more

We stopped in for lunch. The place is large and bright as well as clean. We ordered a BLT and the special, beef stroganoff. There was a note on the table that said things were slow due to a new crew. It did take a while for our order to come up. The BLT was cold so we asked for it to be reheated, the Beef Stroganoff was fine, tasty, and the serving size was good. We did notice that tables were not being disinfected as well as items on the tables were not being cleaned and disinfected. Basically they were getting a normal quick wipe in between customers. The staff was welcoming and friendly, out front they wore masks but the person in the kitchen we could see was not.. With the lack of safety I do not see us returning. Sorry. read more

Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen - Beef stroganoff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

I spent many years being a waitress. Today me and my husband came in to get breakfast and instead we watched a young girl with short brown hair bring silverware up to the front and get yelled at for helping. The lady who yelled at her we had never seen before but it brought tears to the young girls eyes. It broke my heart. We will not be coming back after witnessing her being treated like this even though every weekend when we come in she always greets us at the door. I did not leave with a full belly or a "kozy" heart. read more

We were on vacation looking for a breakfast spot. We couldn't have found a better place than Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen. Great food and terrific service. read more

Overall great place, our waitress was awesome, the food was really good, only complaint would be it seemed a little disorganized, a couple the waitresses was arguing over tables, about why they got sit in their section. read more

I came here this past weekend with my entire family. My grandparents are fond of this place, so I was willing to give it a try. As its name implies, it is cozy inside. It is decorated with a retro farmhouse vibe. It is a fairly large place, so plenty of room for large parties. The reason why this gets only two stars is for two main reasons. First, there was hair stuck to our cup of cream for the coffee, and my silverware was not washed and still had chunks of grim left on it. I'm a very clean person, and for that reason alone I wouldn't want to come back again. Second, the food was average. Considering all of the other breakfast/lunch places in this town, I probably would pass this place by. There isn't anything stand out or unique that they serve. We ordered a wide assortment of omelets and a Greek Benedict. I personally had the philly cheese steak omelet. Overall, it had good flavor but it needed at least 2x as much cheese to get the full philly cheese steak experience. In addition, the biscuits were so dry they instantly crumble in your hands. After some improvements I'd be willing to give this restaurant another try. There is a lot of potential in this place. read more

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Food and service was great. Recommend the country fried steak and eggs I also enjoyed the biscuits

Cutest spot! This place is adorable when you walk right in giving that retro diner feel to it. The waitress are very sweet and friendly. We ordered the "Give it to Mikey" which was so delicious, came with biscuits and gravy, eggs, and bacon. They give you 3 good size biscuits and pile on the gravy. The gravy and everything was excellent! We also ordered the egg salad sandwiches, they were so fluffy and good. The coleslaw tastes so fresh and homemade. Probably the best I've had in awhile! Great spot for breakfast/lunch and the prices are very good. read more

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Was looking for a breakfast restaurant and came across Ruthy's. I got the Give it to Mikey (biscuit, gravy, 2 eggs, and sausage); she got the shrimp and grits. We were both fully satisfied, and the check was reasonable. read more

Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

If you're looking for that classic diner experience, this is the place to go to. It's a cute little space with friendly servers. My party of six went on Mother's Day, so it took longer than expected to get seated and for our food to arrive. They do not overload you with food, which I like considering I don't eat that much, but they make sure you're fed. As terms of quality, it's nothing more than comfort food, and sometimes that's just what you need. Overall, its a cute little place to go to if you're not looking for anything special. read more

Ruthy's Kozy Kitchen - Ruthy's Avocado Toast and Half Sandwich and Soup (Grilled Mushroom Cheese and Chicken Noodle) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Wow, love this joint! First time visit, not a one and done for sure! Cute place, extremely clean and bright. Food was fresh, hot and just right. I had eggs, smoked sausage and old fashion hash browns, nothing exotic but de-lish. Nice friendly staff. Definitely a hometown place that welcomes all. Good job! read more

This small restaurant has vintage charm and you can't help but do a double take whether you're driving by or just walking along Canal street. In past times on my way to go fishing or to the beach, I'd always look and wonder what their food was like, and I finally had an opportunity to find out. It really is cozy, warm, and inviting. The staff was friendly on this mid-week morning. As for the food though, I think that because the overall appeal has you envision granny in the back making homemade pies; the reality hit me pretty hard. There seems to be nothing homemade here. Everything is pre-packaged, bought from warehouses, and assembled/cooked quickly and placed on your table. Yes, I did ask. The end result is a meal that yes, it does fill you up, but there just wasn't anything flavor-wise that stood out. It makes me think that sometimes the goals of restaurants vary from establishment to establishment. Some really do want to present the public with something exceptionally delicious, and then there are those that just want to feed the masses in a nice environment. Given what I saw; this one seems to accomplish the latter. read more

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Solid comfort food "diner" style place. Very good food and pleasant, friendly service. Breakfast is my "go to" when coming here; they normally have a few very interesting specials. Highly recommend read more

Great atmosphere and food! Our waitress is newer and so sweet, Jessica. If you go there ask Jessica to describe the soup.

Ruthy's was a "just right" choice for breakfast. When you walk in, you'll be surprised at the size of the place (larger than you'd guess!) and will be greeted with a smile. The experience is exactly what you'd expect from a small diner environment -- a hot mug of coffee, a straightforward menu with great prices, and an easy out to get back to your day. Make sure you check their boards for specials. My go-to is an egg breakfast served with homemade potatoes (the shredded ones aren't made there but the cubes are!), toast and bacon. Solid and reliable for any lazy morning. Eggs are always cooked perfecto for dipping your toast! I have also shared some biscuits and gravy during brunch dates. The half was still too much for a side but was enjoyed nonetheless! read more

Local diner. Went on a Sunday at 9:00ish and it was pretty busy. There's lots to choose from on the menu. We both had omelets (ham & cheese, western) there was very little ingredients inside either of them! The biscuit came out cold the pancake was tough. Service was good, she was running her behind off. This is one of those, yeah we've been there. One and kind of places. read more