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    4.4 (147 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast sandwich
    Kurt K.

    Local place that enjoys a loyal crowd. But hard to believe it has been seven years since I did a review. I know we have been a few times and the photos show that. Went for mid week breakfast. Got a table right away and ordered our drinks. Our server was attentive and did a good job. Two egg breakfast has a huge portion of eggs and were ok. Kind of greasy eggs. Bacon was crisp and the home fries also a bit greasy. Build your own omelette was ok. Toast was dry. Not much butter and none on the table. I slathered some strawberry jam on it and choked it down. The home fries were not good. Greasy and unflavorful. Was hoping it would be great but sadly not worth the drive south. Protip: There is a military discount on the service members meal. THANK YOU Sunnyside Cafe.

    Maria M.

    Tried out this cafe before hitting the beach and loved the vibes! Food: was pretty good! A little overpriced in my opinion but still enjoyed it. Service was great! Loved the ambiance and beachy vibes !

    Eggs over easy hash browns rye toast
    Mike K.

    Whenever in Melbourne I stop into the Sunnyside cafe for breakfast it is very clean with great service by caring an attentive staff. They serve large portions,of home style food,

    Nikki B.

    Sunny Side Café is a charming spot conveniently located just a short walk from the beach, perfect for a relaxing bite before or after some sun and sand. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, whether you choose to sit inside or enjoy the fresh air outdoors. The meals taste just like home-cooked comfort food, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. Big bonus: their iced caramel latte is absolutely delicious! Great coffee, great food, and very reasonable prices. A definite favorite when I'm in the Melbourne Beach area.

    Tab

    Great food staff location and atmosphere but out of control charges simple traditional two eggs tomato toast grits

    Breakfast
    Ward D.

    A great place to eat in the Melbourne Beach area According to their website, they are, "Dedicated to serving great food, breakfast that will get your day to the best possible start." This was my first time trying this restaurant after having driven by this location for over 20 years. It is in a strip center built on the north side of Beach Avenue and mere steps from the beach. There is plenty of parking. They have inside or outside seating. The outside seating is small 2-person tables set on each side of the walkway with metal chairs. The inside seating is mostly a series of booths and some seating at a counter to the right as you enter. The staff was very friendly and efficient. We saw and were helped by at least 5 different waitresses. The menu is a good selection of breakfast favorites from basic eggs, to omelets to French toast and pancakes. I tried the bacon scrambler with home fries and an English muffin. The food came out quickly. It was a good portion and was very tasty. I like the English muffin the most. Overall, between the service, location, food, and cost I thought this was a very nice restaurant and I would recommend it to anybody wanting a delicious meal in the Melbourne Beach area.

    Before the aftermath!
    C S.

    Got a late start to the day so lunch was top of the order. Found the previous Yelp reviews helpful in this find. Talk about Hot or Cold & Plenty of It!!! First off, super friendly staff as we walked in the door, " have a seat anywhere you like guys" the hostess said. I like that, personally. Fairly simple menu as we chose the burger options. Mama had the Greek Burger while I chose the Brazilian Burger. Talk about everything including the kitchen sink in the Brazilian, holy cow! Everything was delicious. Service was awesome for this diner eatery. Thanks to the Sunnyside Cafe Staff, you all were awesome today.

    Pumpkin French toast
    Bailey W.

    Such a great little spot! We came here after our first choice was closed but I'm so glad we did as it exceeded any other breakfast spots in the area! When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by at least 3 different people. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, and happy to answer questions. They had a ton of unique dishes in special when we went so we tried the Cajun Bene and the pumpkin French toast. We like to split a savory and sweet dish. Both were awesome! The bene had fried green tomatoes, shrimp, and a red pepper sauce. The red pepper sauce on the Cajun Bene was *chef's kiss* and had large chunks of real peppers in it. Yum. The French toast was not overly sweet (which is great) so it was easy to enjoy too. Perfectly pumpkiny with not too much "spice" like some places. The food and service were just both fantastic. I can't wait to return to try more unique specials!

    All American Breakfast with Country Fried Steak. Comes with 2 eggs hash browns and toast $9.75.
    Mike S.

    First time a Sunnyside and I can say it was a very good experience. We came on a Sunday morning are 9:00AM and were able to quickly be sat even with limited seating. ( good thing we did because are 9:30-10:00AM the crowd started forming.) The wait staff quickly came and ordered our drinks then our meals. I ordered the American Breakfast 2 eggs over easy with Country Fried Steak. It also came with choice of bread and side and I went for hash browns all for only $9.75. Our food came out rather quickly and everything looked great. Everything was perfect good as well. Gotta love with your eggs are perfectly runny. Honest what I problem liked the last on my plate was the Country Fried Steak. I was good but a little small and had some bits that were a little more chewy then I like. The is a very nice small cafe that I will for sure return to. It's the best breakfast I have had in Melbourne Beach so far as well. The wait staff was amazing and extremely friendly as well. I might not get the Country Fried Steak again but they also have a bunch of specials that sounded amazing that I plan to try. 4 of which were different spins of Eggs Benedict which they already had another 4 of in the menu. Will be coming back. My even have myself a mimosa or a draft next time!

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    Yoonie L.

    About a month ago, we drove down to Melbourne Beach to visit family. After a morning at the beach, we searched on Yelp for some breakfast and our search led us to Sunnyside Cafe (SC). - Parking - Center lot. - Vibe - It has a diner feel with a beach town vibe. There is seating available along the counter and the rest of the seating consists of booth seats and regular tables and chairs. There are also tables outside and the great thing is the outdoor space is covered. The restaurant is spacious and a decent size. The dining area is open and bright with yellow and blue colors. - TLC - We were quite a large party and Jesse took care of us. Another lady jumped in to assist with extra needs and distributing the orders. They were very polite and helpful and seemed to be used to the hustle and bustle in the restaurant, which is probably business as usual, given that they are one of the few breakfast establishments on that stretch of beach. - Eats / Refreshments - Cappucino - The Cappucino was served in a double walled glass and pretty in presentation. The Cappucino tasted great, but my only complaint was that it was filled to the brim that it was overflowing and made the glass a little messy to handle. Pitaya (Dragonfruit) Bowl - I haven't had a good Pitaya bowl since we left Hawaii, mostly because it's hard to find in Savannah. I'm glad that I decided to get one at SC, because it did not disappoint. I swapped out the coconut with granola (just a personal preference). It was a generous portion as you can see from my picture. The bowl is shallow, but wide and it was loaded with fresh bananas, strawberries and blueberries on a bed of the smoothly blended Pitaya mix. The consistency was the perfect, think smoothie. My recommendation is to ask for some honey and drizzle that on top! So yummy! Pitaya is such a gorgeous fruit, but looks can be deceiving as it lacks the sweetness that generally characterizes a fruit, so a little bit of honey, I think, elevates it just a little! I was quite full and a great meal to start my day. Banana bread - They make their Banana Bread in house and to warm it up, they place it on the griddle with some butter and fry it up for a couple of minutes. It was a thick slice and a tad bit oily from the butter, but still good. I especially enjoyed the crispiness of the crust. Kiddos - Our kids each had a Kid's Pancake plate with their own choice of sides. They were the size of the dinner plate and a large portion for a Kids meal. My kids, although small, can eat their weight in food, so their plates satisfied their hunger until at least lunch time haha. Overall, great breakfast spot in this area! Friendly service, generous portions and more importantly, fresh ingredients! I would definitely go back again when we go back to the area to visit! Stay safe, Friends!

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    The food was great! Quick friendly service. We loved the biscuits and gravy. Enough food to take home leftovers.

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    Early hours are a plus, and food and service were awesome! Very nice decor and family feel.

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    Friendly and comfortable environment, quick service, and the best orange juice I've ever tasted!

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    Best friendly service with good food beachside. Family business that hires quality staff and truly cares about their customers.

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    This place has been here forever Lots of food at a good price Staff is friendly. Frequently busy but moves fast

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