The place takes absolutely forever! On more than one occasion a group of friends and I had to wait 45 minutes to order. Once they got the order it took them another HOUR to get it. I know what you're probably thinking "Oh it was a big group with a ton of food" Well there was 3 of us and we wanted 3 shakes and a plate of fries. Don't get me wrong, the food is amazing. BUT the service on the other hand is absolutely terrible. read more

There weren't many options when we pulled into town for a wedding so we quickly settled on the Gator Cafe. That was a solid decision. Not only were the portions plentiful, but they were tasty and quite reasonably priced. We would definitely eat here again if we visited the blazing metropolis of Baker. read more

Used to be great, service used to exhibit Southern hospitality. It's a place I used to enjoy as a kid. Now, I have a daughter with food allergies and was told by the server she was too busy to check if a menu item had dairy or eggs. As a result, my daughter wasn't able to have lunch here and share a fond memory. And, memory is all this place will be now. read more

Great Food, good prices, But always slower than molasses whether it's crowded or not.

This place is great! Friendly folks, very relaxed atmosphere, an obvious hot spot in the town (was crowded for lunch...all locals except me and my son) and delicious! We asked the waitress for her recommendations and she did not disappoint! We ended up splitting the corn nuggets (heavenly...get the honey mustard with them too) and we both had burgers! Everything was great! I got fries and my son got fried okra for our sides and they were both good and NOT too greasy! They had so many things on the menu, but that's all we could do! Stop in and enjoy! read more

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Hit and miss, food is good. But, even before the Covid crap. Waiting time for food was long.

The food comes out a little slow but it is nice and hot. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable about menu items. We really enjoy the atmosphere with the small town vibe. We will definitely make this a more frequent stop for lunch and dinner. The price is unbeatable for the quality of food. read more

Enjoyed three meals over 6 days while visiting the area. Service was slow at breakfast but good at the two early dinners. Cost was low and the food good. They have a simple menu with a meat and three special each day. Being the only place to eat in Baker, they are a good choice rather then driving farther. Too bad they are not open on Sunday. read more

Food was excellent! My son had the fried fish. Fish (fried) was a little bland. I had the country fried steak and white gravy. Amazing. My husband had a burger. The place seems popular. I little outdated but cute. Could use some updates like new fans and maybe no carpet. The carpet makes it feel dirty inside. Also, the ac was dripping water on our table. But the decor is cute and fun. Service was just okay. Young girl who probably didn't love her job. read more

we had high hopes for this cafe after hearing about their malted shakes. unfortunately this was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. the restaurant was empty and we waited over 1.5 hours for shakes and fries. watched multiple tables come after us, order, eat and leave while we were still waiting. told t repeatedly our order was on the way. Finally gave up and left. I'd give zero stars if I could. read more

So i came into the gator cafe only because my car broke down about a mile from this place. When I first walked in hardly anyone was in there just the waitress. I needed to charge my phone and one of the waitress assisted me with that. PLUS! Then when I found out my ride won't be here for another 2 hours so the same waitress asked if I was hungry or thirsty. DOUBLE PLUS! I would have to give this restaurant a two thumbs up!! I would definitely recommend coming to Bakers Florida and stop at THE GATOR CAFE! Great atmosphere/hospitality and good food! Definitely come check them Out if you like little diners with lots of character inside! Y'all will enjoy it! read more

The teriyaki steak was absolutely delicious. The fries were so flaky and soft at the same time wich was sensational. The sweet tea was very satisfying. If you are to go save some of your fries for the milkshakes. The vanilla milkshake I got was absolutely amazing I dipped a fry into it and I was hooked. All I can say is to try it out for yourself. read more

Missed the mark this time. I have eaten here many times for lunch and always loved it. This time was dinner. I had one of their dinner specials, Fried Oysters. Should have tried a different dinner special. The oysters were fried wonderfully but the oyster were not fresh. Not really spoiled, but didn't taste as good as I had hoped. Spent a lot of time in the bath room when I got home. Sad! read more

Love this place. Found it by accident and glad we did too the food was delicious and the sweet tea was perfect. Definitely will go back next time I am in the area. read more

Favorite bar. Cheapest beer and friendliest bar tenders this side of Santa Rosa Island. As you walk in the door, say hi to Big John, the Gator's mascot . read more

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Exactly what I expected. Charming southern diner atmosphere. Very good burgers! Missed the 5 star mark because the service was just okay - waitstaff never refilled drinks. read more

Small town diner ish feel. Food was ok. Went on a Sunday and it was very busy. Looking forward to going again. read more

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Apparently new cook who made 1 meal at a time...literally. Took an hour and some change for 2 hamburgers and french fries and the place was not packed as I have seen it before. I truly hope the service gets better since this is the only place to stop in and eat around the area. Our waitress was great thankfully. read more

Interesting place with great service, good food and reasonable prices. We'll certainly be back--and we'll try the shakes and malts! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants. The food is always great, the selection is good, and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend the Gator Cafe. read more

We had lunch and fought to keep flies off our food the entire time. The water was not filtered and tasted terrible. Food was bland.

This is a wonderful place if you are heading into the woods or anywhere else The shakes here are absolutely amazing and delicious. The potato is also delicious and the fries are delicious. I recommend coming to this restaurant. The service is amazing. read more

Not a great experience. Driving though town on our way to the beach. This was one of a handful of restaurants in the area and had good reviews so we stopped. I had the club sandwich. It was fine, but nothing special. It looked and tasted like store-bought bread and deli meat. Nothing more than. Could make at home. My wife got the grilled Mahi. Being 45 minutes from the gulf is no guarantee that seafood is good. It was poorly season and over cooked to the texture of dry chicken. My toddler got the chicken fries. Those were pretty good, actually. I'd stick with fried food here. read more

Prices were really good, you obviously get what you pay for though. Has a old town diner feel. Food was good. Service was a little off. But overall a food place to stop and get some breakfast! read more

Really delicious and reasonably priced fare. Blue plate special is great. Good choice on the road. Eat the fried squash.

Grill chicken blue plate and fried fish were delicious. The sides fried okra squash great. But best part is the price of the blue plate 2 people with tax and tip under $20. read more

awesome waitress! super nice and prompt. I loved the fried fish and this place has really good cole slaw and rolls!! also tried some fries and thought those were pretty good too. overall really cute, country place with good food and good prices! getting seated was a little difficult when the hostess didn't really take the time to decipher how many was in each party in front of the hostess desk where multiple parties were waiting. also, wouldn't recommend the mashed potatoes. read more

We stopped her while passing through on our way to Destin. After and hour and 15 min wait, and people who came in after us the food served was not acceptable. They kindly refunded our meal and the coffee was good but that was it. Disappointed that it took so long and we still needed to find somewhere else to eat. read more

The Gator Cafe - After waiting for an hour for our food we received burnt French toast. Would never come back - Diners Near Me - Baker, Florida

We stopped in here after a visit to the zoo for our daughter's birthday. The food was great! My husband ordered a cheeseburger and it was juicy and delicious. I had a BLT and there was a ton of crispy bacon on it. We also had some mozarella sticks that were cheesy and hot; the way they should be. If you're hungry and near The Gator Cafe, stop in. read more

It is almost impossible to find a restaurant in America today that serves a Blue Plate Special. Almost. I have been riding my motorcycle with other guys to this restaurant for years. Almost always busy and that says a LOT about any restaurant. Very affordable and can be heart healthy IF you pick the right foods. Otherwise it is a very traditional Southern fare and cooked fresh. Always ask for the vegetable of the day and be prepared for very good and friendly service. Get there either early for lunch or after the crowd has thinned. read more

We stopped here for breakfast on out way home from our vacation in Destin FL. It wasn't very busy but the service was pretty slow, which was fine since we didn't want vacation to end. :) The coffee was very good. We all ordered some variation of the 2 egg breakfast. The hashbrowns were nice and crispy on top, eggs were cooked well. The biscuit was nice and light and fluffy. My husband ordered the sausage gravy and said it was a close second to the one he makes. He has never said that about any other restaurants sausage gravy, so it must have been good, The restaurant was clean and the decor was cute and kitschy. The waitress offered coffees to go too, which was nice for our drive home. We will definitely stop here next time we travel this way. read more

Very tasty, clean and friendly. Perfect for family or yourself. Food is tasty and simple.

Everytime we go the food is great. Cooked to order! Haven't tried breakfast yet...staff is friendly. Best milkshakes

Food was ok, service was ok - definitely wouldn't be a destination but not awful for passing through. Rated as child friendly but no changing facilities for babies in diapers. Had to take babies to car to change then walk to the rear of the parking lot to put diapers in trash can. A lot of extra effort for so-so food. read more

We went in. Waited. Got a table. Waited. Used the restroom. Waited. Eventually left because the waitress never came back.

Stopped here on a whim because Cracker Barrel was 1-1/2 hrs away. Cute little place with local high school and Americana memorabilia. Clean, good service and great food. Had the breakfast. Definitely recommend if you're passing through. read more

Went there after reading reviews and really enjoyed our meal. Catfish really good. Blue plate special is a real deal.

Always good food, and they serve Sysco food products. ALWAYS PACKED AT LUNCH what does that tell you? Good food and good price.

Wonderful tasting food. We always get to go. The order is fast and what we ordered. The staff could be more pleasant. They are brisk but the place is packed by the time we pick up our order. They have old fashioned Good food. I recommend the Hawaiian chicken , cheeseburger and seafood platters. Yummy read more

The best malts and shakes I have ever had! We stop here whenever heading down to the beach. I love the 50's style decor and friendly service as well! read more