This place was hopping on a Sunday morning and they both handled the crowd and attentiveness to our table exceptionally well. A 5 for service. The coffee, and its temp, also a 5. A couple breakfast entrees were less impressive. Way too much chocolate on the chocolate chip pancakes, I'll let slide as being subjective, omelette special got rave reviews. Cinnamon French toast was less satisfying... My creamed chipped beef would've graded higher with crispy toast. All in all a worthy seashore breakfast joint. read more

I had breakfast at Spinnaker Cafe while visiting my parents in Florida, and it was such a great experience. It's been a while since I've gone out for breakfast, and this place reminded me how nice it is to sit down and enjoy a good meal in a cozy, family-style spot. Our server Lorrie was awesome, and Kelly jumped in to help a few times too. Both had such positive, happy energy and were super attentive without us ever needing to ask for anything. The busser had a bright neon octopus hat on, which honestly added a fun touch to the whole vibe. I ordered the Big Breakfast and it was perfect. Definitely had to take some leftovers home because they don't mess around with portion sizes. Everything came out hot, fresh, and made just right. The staff clearly knows what they're doing, and the service felt personal in the best way. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with friendly people and a warm atmosphere, Spinnaker Cafe is the place. read more

My husband and I wanted to find a nice diner for breakfast and I feel that we scored big time! We're from MA and were in Englewood for 10 days. April 2026. It was a Sunday and pretty busy. Somehow, we were able to get right in and sat at the breakfast bar. Their home fried potatoes were extra crunchy and delicious! I got the linked sausages, which were huge. My husband got the round pattie and loved it. They had a variety of choices to please everyone. Their breads for toast were so fresh. The best thing about this place was the organized cooking process! Everyone had a job and they moved people in and out quickly! I will definitely go back, when we go back to Englewood! read more

Spinnaker Cafe - A basic delicious 2 egg over easy Breakfast with homefries & sausages. It was awesome!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Englewood, Florida

Shari and I went to Spinnaker Cafe for Breakfast. It's a great Homey Roadside Diner full of Florida locals! It's a jewel! There is a long counter w metal bar stools and booths w a second room with tables! They are open early morning until about 2pm! It's a Breakfast Brunch and Lunch location! Shari ordered Chipped Beef over Toast w a side of Home Fried Potatoes and a sweet tea! I ordered Poached Eggs Florentine w Benedict sauce Spinach & tomatoes w a side of sliced tomatoes.. W unsweetened tea and a glass of water w lemon! The service was outstanding! Not only one waitress but 3 different servers checked on us! The food was amazing! Definitely recommend and would eat here again! 5 stars definitely!! read more

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Very good food, and very lovely people! I've been multiple times with my partner, and I've always had a great experience. I typically get the biscuits and gravy, and they always come out perfect! read more

Spinnaker Cafe - Biscuits and gravy. Presentation maybe off, but flavor is flaving! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Englewood, Florida

Breakfast was quick and omelets were good. We finished with a fresh pastry covered in walnuts. Perfect! Coffee isn't the best but not bad. Service was great. Will be back. read more

After driving by here numerous times, had never noticed it until a friend who was a frequent diner at the Spinnaker Cafe for many years, suggested we stop here for breakfast. Obviously popular with locals who appreciate the bright, clean ambience, excellent service and belt-busting portions, all served with a smile at a reasonable price. Was told their delicious, coffee is brewed from in-house grinder and our cups were never empty. Will certainly make a point of stopping here again when in Englewood. read more

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Went here two days ago. Wife got the rueben. She said it was ok. The meat was sliced not shaved. So it was chewy. I got the country fried steak. They must have changed their supplier as it was not as good as the last one I had there. I used to get it nearly every time we went. Unfortunately I won't get it again because I don't know if it will be the new one or old one. Anyway service was great. read more

Coffee is very weak. Otherwise everything was acceptable ....... Breakfast and service.

Mostly simple, mid level food but good staff. Classic diner ambience. Second best diner in the local area. Junior and Rosie's on Indiana is the best diner but this is a close second. read more

I Found this place while visiting my in-laws new home in Florida. Very cozy nice crowd awesome breakfast menu and great coffee looking forward to going again on spring break Ambience wasn't anything modern, but was just a nice locked in time I was the stranger that went by myself and sat at the front countertop at the end of the bar.. and was just enjoying vacation and time to myself . From overhearing conversations from people coming in, it seems to have a lot of regulars that come into this place read more

You can tell this is a well loved local spot as you walk in. There is a true diner feel and a welcoming atmosphere. There were specials on the board that were tempting, but I went with the garden skillet. I'm glad I did, the eggs were cooked perfectly (soft poached as I ordered) and the potatoes were somehow still crispy under the veggies and eggs. Our server (and everyone working, really) made sure we had what we needed and that we enjoyed our breakfast time with them. read more

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I don't give many reviews unless they are excellent, and this is a five star. I've been coming here a few years, but haven't been here in probably two years. Excellent. two eggs, real seeded rye toast, home fries were excellent, and the new sausage links have a tremendous taste. I wish it was closer to me. Great value also by the way. read more

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Server and service was great. Food very good but had a wrap and the chef put it on the grill which made the wrap tough and hard to eat. Everything else was great and I will be back. read more

Very disappointing experience. Pancake was so doughy I couldn't eat it. I had ordered coffee but the server didn't bring it. When the food came, I told her to forget about the coffee. She said, "Are you sure? It's right over there. I can get it." She never checked back on us to see if we needed anything. She came to the table, picked up the bill she had left, wrote something on it, and never said a word. We won't be going back. read more

Spinnaker Cafe is legendary in Englewood. Get the spinnaker burger if you're there for lunchtime if you're there for breakfast, there's so many good options. The service is always quick. The place is always clean and they're always making sure it's in good shape. read more

I was visiting the area and decided to grab some breakfast before hitting the road. This place seemed to be one of the most popular local spots, so we knew we had to check it out. This place was packed when we came! It's clearly a local favorite. They have a huge case up front with the most mouth-watering desserts. My friend ordered a ton of different treats to go because they were too scrumptious to pass up! Breakfast itself was awesome. The menu was filled with options galore, so everyone at our table was able to find something they enjoyed. The waitress was super friendly and kept popping over to refill coffee and check in on us, which I appreciated despite how busy they were! Highly recommend ! read more

Good place for breakfast. Consistent every time. Their bakery is dangerous, caution you'll get fat lol.

Kylan was so wonderful! Love him!! Food was amazing. Love the vibe. Definitely recommend. read more

Great diner for breakfast with fast service and friendly staff. The dining area was clean and they keep the tables turning. We didn't have to wait for a table around 11am on a Saturday, which was great. I ordered the big breakfast and it was a ton of food for a great price. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the sausage was tasty, and I loved the home fries. The portion was exactly what I needed! The huge case of bakery items look amazing but I was so full that I didn't try anything. read more

Spinnaker Cafe - Spinnaker Big Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Englewood, Florida

Delightful little brunch spot. Many options on the menu that some restaurants don't have (Ex: they had several different types of bread to add to your meal), which makes this location unique and stand out from the traditional spots. Ambiance could use a little work to really warm the place up and make it even more comfortable, but overall, very lovely spot; I am likely to return. :) read more

We tried breafast here a few weeks ok. It's just ok. The portions are great, but the food.. mine wasn't so good. I had biscuits and gravy. There were several biscuits, lots of potatoes, tons of huge chunks of sausage (I prefer it ground up more and in the gravy) and not much gravy. My husband had french toast. He said the bread tasted stale. Not sure we'll venture here again. Prices are reasonable though! read more

Cute little finer! Service was good. Food is very mediocre at best! I would not return!

Stopped in after searching for breakfast spots while in vacation. Based on good reviews and menu, we headed to Spinnakeer Cafe. We arrived mid morning on a Saturday and managed to grab the last table available No sooner did we sit down, out drink order was placed and I was sipping on some coffee. We ordered the Cajun Skillet (sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms grilled with homefries & American cheese) topped with scrambled eggs, Garden Skillet (Veggies grilled, topped with homefries & Feta cheese) topped with scrambled eggs and Chocolate Chip pancakes with bacon. Food was plentiful and overall a great meal. Often torn when it comes to a 5 star based rating when you need to decide between a 4 or 5. Truly it was a 4.5 star visit mainly because the Garden Skillet has a piece of bacon. I'd dismiss it of I did not see another complaint recently. Also asked for no mushrooms and it came woth mushrooms. If not for the two small mishaps, would have been a 5 star experience. Probably will return for again before we leave knowing it is a solid place read more

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This is a diner-deli type restaurant with really great food! They are only open for lunch or breakfast-and close at 3:00 every day- The food is really good here-and LARGE portions! I had a hamburger and it was Great! The meat is made into Patties here-no frozen pre-made hamburgers!! The also make all the desserts here too!! I got the fried okra as a side-and it was excellent!! If you like fried okra-you are in for a treat here! read more

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This is the restaurant that we love to have breakfast. We like to sit on the bar and the chef working on, it's really pleasant. Staff are always friendly. We always have the eggs, bacon and home fries. The sauce of the eggs Benedict is too sour. Crab cakes are ok, and the fried mushroom a little heavy. We really like there for the environment and our typical breakfast. read more

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I have been to Spinnakers twice and I can't say enough about this restaurant. It reminds me of family owned restaurants and dinners from back home in Chicago. It's good home cooking with friendly and efficient staff. They are very organized, clean and Service was excellent. Marilyn was my server and she was on top of her tables. The homemade soups are excellent and they are fresh and very tasty. I had a blue cheese burger with bacon and it was a fresh patty and loaded with blue cheese. You get a variety of sides to choose from with your meal and portions are very generous. There is a case of pastries that look amazing. I took home a whoopie pie and it was absolutely great. It's my new favorite desert. I will return. read more

We went to Spinnakers today for the first time & honestly never had a better breakfast or experience! The staff is very friendly, the food was exceptional & quick, cooked perfectly & delicious!! The portions are large. The atmosphere very welcoming & it is very clean. Prices are very reasonable. Seriously, the best place for breakfast near Englewood. we will return to try their vast lunch menu soon. read more

We love in Punta Gorda and whenever we are up that way we go there! Always good and the bakery is delicious. We always get stuff to take home. read more

Wow, what a Hidden Gem, excellent sandwich plates was way more than what we expected. Specially, with wonderful sides.

Great Breakfast Spot, server was quick and attentive. Yummy baked goods to go, an Englewood Favorite!

we have been here 3 times, first time was difficult to review as the air conditioner was dripping on my wife which was not going to make any meal good. first time was breakfast and second time lunch, my wife had the turkey club which she stated was good. I had the fried chicken which to me was frozen chicken, fried and served. it was not good. the 3rd time we went here it was after the close for covid. Place seemed a lot cleaner and our breakfast was much better than the first time. do not leave there without checking out the pastry and deserts, they are huge read more

I came with my mother. We both got BLT sandwiches. The atmosphere was "crappy little diner". Every so often the smoke from the grill (or something) was enough to choke you. We got our sandwiches, and the bacon was way undercooked. We asked that it be cooked more. My mother NEVER sends anything back. It came back better, but I was already unhappy with my visit. I wouldn't go back. read more

Omg. I can't believe how bad our breakfast was. My French toast pumpkin French toast, was so dry it was nothing but crumbs when you cut into it. My husband's pumpkin pancakes, and ham steak was so burnt and a weird color it tasted horrible. I do not recommend this place, what the heck happened that's what we want to know read more

Spinnaker Cafe - Extremely dry pumpkin French toast nothing but crumbs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Englewood, Florida

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If you are looking for a diner equivalent to Denny's then this is the place for you! We did not enjoy it. The fries were even undercooked. The corned beef hash was out of a can (which we knew was a risk when ordering it). Rueben had corned beef that looked like it came from a package at the grocery store. Overall would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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1st time there will definitely go back. Food was great .Had BLT W/ fries & slaw delicious lots of food Plenty of Bacon slices on sandwich compared to other place. recommend trying it read more

Food is good services. OK. I bought some baked goods that must've been in there for who knows how long that was very stale. I do not recommend buying the baked goods. They are not fresh guaranteed. read more

Food is excellent. Portions are great. Atmosphere is positive and authentic unlike chains. I enjoy their steak and eggs, and Eggs Benedict. They are busy most of the time but despite this their service is great and timely. Reading over some other reviews, I dismiss them if there is foul language, extreme positions, irrational thought threads, or poor grammer/spelling. Spinnaker is one of our favorites. RZ read more

Popular and very good for breakfast I stopped in a little before 8 this morning and found myself the only customer. That would soon change. I grabbed a booth and coffee was ordered and delivered almost instantaneously. What I ordered for breakfast was their Hash N Cheese Skillet and that was also quickly prepared. I timed it as under 4 minutes. Although it looked like a few of the ingredients came out of cans I liked the skillet. It has a home fries base with mushrooms, onions, peppers, cheese, and corned beef hash. The over easy eggs were cooked properly and the size was more than enough. As I sat there a few more customers came in but also a few more servers. The restaurant is a pretty good size but the server to customer ratio seemed extreme. And then more customers came in, then more. By the time I left and I'm not a slow eater, I was feeling a little guilty I was taking up a 4 top booth instead of a seat at the lunch counter. My timing was exceedingly good for getting in ahead of the crowd. I liked the restaurant with a bold red used to provide a nice look. It is in a strip mall with parking just outside the door. As my first time, I had to learn you pay up front by the dessert case. It was not obvious because there was not a register visible. They use a hand held card reader for credit cards. Not sure how the cash thing would work but of course they would take cash somehow. read more

Spinnaker Cafe - Hash N Cheese Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Englewood, Florida

Food was awesome! Few things, only got our drinks filled by the busier when we were sat and we had to track down a waitress/ or the busier to refill, which seemed to be an annoyance. Also it seems the air quit and it was incredibly warm. read more