Can't believe we haven't found this quaint 'lil restaurant before now. This is definitely going to be a regular spot for us. Had to get bloodwork done at 6:30am, so afterwards we were close to here and craving breakfast, so it was a no-brainer to stop in here. Having been born and raised in Mississippi, I am always on the hunt for some good southern homestyle cooking and I for sure found it here. First, everything about the outside and inside of the restaurant reminded me of all the lil mom and pop restaurants I was raised going to. Great nostalgia for me. Now was the food going to live up to what the place looked like?? YES! So I went in craving breakfast and then what did my little eye spy on the menu? An open-faced roast beef sandwich and they service breakfast and lunch all day? Well, yes, please and thank you! Forget brekkie, I went straight for that open-faced roast beef with fried and all of it covered in gravy. OH MY! I'm talking this is the kinda food that (as we say in the Deep South) makes you wanna slap your momma! The bread was piled high with fresh roast beef. The fries were steak fries which are my favorite. The gravy topping everything was just the chef's kiss to set everything off! So many things I want to try on the menu, but I think it's going to be a while before I order anything other than that open-faced roast beef! Hubby had scrambled eggs, toast, hash (his fav brekkie food and he asked for it crispy - they delivered), and breakfast potatoes. He said everything was great and that it's the best hash he's had. I have never been a fan of hash, but I always try it. This has I would definitely eat. It was good. Can't say I'd order it myself because I'm just not a fan, but if this is the breakfast that was served to me, I definitely wouldn't turn my nose up at it. Anyway, two big thumbs up from hubby. Wheelchair friendly. Clean restrooms. Great service from our attentive and sweet server. Food came out very fast. I also much mention the Diet Coke. You know how some are just better from certain fountains? Yes, this was one of those cold fountain Coke's that was just so good. It really hit different. I ordered water as per usual because I try to not drink soda too much, especially while I eat, but hubby mentioned how good it was so, of course I had to try it. He was right. Very good indeed. If you are in the area, don't miss out on this lil restaurant. You will not be disappointed! The only negative thing I can say is they are only open until 3pm on weekdays and only until 2pm on the weekends. Guess that's a good complaint though. LOL Sure wish they were open for dinner too b/c we'd really be eating here a lot!! read more

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Finally stopped in and was so glad I did. I knew they did breakfast all day so wanted to give the rest of my party the option. Cute family dinner, a throwback to easier times. We started with cheese curds and both decided on sandwiches. I did a tuna melt on rye with Swiss, my sister ordered the market club. Both were delicious. Fries, tots and onion rings are side choices. Daily specials and soups are available. The service was spot on, def a place to become a regular at! Can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

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We enjoyed our breakfast omelettes and the service, although a little slow, was friendly and warm. We were traveling and happy we found this little gem. read more

I give this place a 5 out of 5, Very nice people both staff And customers. Very clean and the decor is not too much of it either. Food was amazing!! read more

I have to say if you haven't tried The Market Restaurant you are missing out. My partner, and I came across this gem today for breakfast. What a treat we were in for. The food was delicious, great selection by the way. The service was amazing. The waitress was always checking on us. The overall experience made me feel as if I were in a mom, and pops cafe back in NC. This will definitely not be our last time eating at The Market Restaurant! read more

This was a good stop for breakfast in the Sanford area. The service is fantastic with friendly wait staff in a friendly atmosphere. The food was good but nothing too special to report. Our bill was $20 for 2 egg breakfasts, a coffee and a tea. read more

The Market Restaurant - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This place is such a throwback and I love it. No pretense, just basic good food. When you think "Diner", this is darn close. The new owners have remodeled and it shows. The service is attentive and table touches were appropriately spaced. read more

Wonderful experience of fresh farm to table food, locally sourced! We'll be back for more of your homemade meals, thank you for great service and hospitality! read more

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Great neighborhood spot, has a great vibe, very down home. Super friendly staff, a home style breakfast for a great price. Will return, it's not fancy but very comfortable and fun. read more

Great service and ambiance! The food was good, but I wish I'd known there was no butter.. only margarine.

Food was good, and great service. The server was very attentive even though it was a busy Sunday morning...I will be back.

I ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy at this redneck dive. There was no crust WHATSOEVER It was like eating uncooked dough with white gravy poured over it. Marketplace should NEVER use the terms flaky, or fluffy when referring to their SOUTHERN homemade biscuits read more

Casual breakfast spot with table and breakfast bar. Portion sizes were good and the endless coffee was great. Staff was friendly and attentive even during the rush. read more

I wasn't impressed @ all here. The service was super slow and the mashed potato's were like out of a box. The pork chops were way over cooked. The best part was the okra ( pretty hard to screw that up right ) & the tea had a funky filter taste imo. I've been here before for breakfast and it was stellar but lunch was bla read more

The Market Restaurant - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I've been here dozens of times. It's one of my favorites. The food is great, they've got all the staples and then some really unique southern creations. The people are great and the place is awesome. It's got that perfect mom and pop feel. Oh and the prices and not just fair but better than any other dinner around. read more

Wife and I were in town for the weekend and are always ones to support local business over chains. First impressions are everything and off the bat we did not feel welcomed. Not sure if it was due to us not being locals or us awkwardly standing there waiting for someone to greet us or let us know whether or not it was self seating. Finally after asking if we just sit ourselves, the response was "yea" in a hasty way. Had it not been for the bad first impression along with seemed to be an overworked server working both the dining tables and counter (which I could look past). Our dine in experience would have been more enjoyable. The food however, was tasty but will prob not be our first choice next time we're in town. read more

The Market Restaurant - Breakfast boat and biscuits and gravy - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

We love finding new places for breakfast so we decided to give The Market a try. Pros-Staff was friendly. We were seated quickly. Biscuits were amazing. Cons-Staff barely wore their masks, when we asked if their Corned Beef was homemade, our server said, "No, it's out of a can. I love it better than homemade!" Trying to convince us. When my husband's over easy eggs came , the whites were runny and unappetizing. When he told our server she went on to explain that over easy means runny whites. Umm, no. Runny yolks, set whites. Anyway, she took his plate and recooked his order. It came out perfect and hot. If they had done that the first time we may have given them 4 stars, but the lackadaisical way the staff wears masks made us concerned how they were handling the safety of our food. I really wanted to like them, since small businesses need our support. Maybe this review will help them make needed changes. read more

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Good simple food at a great price. A popular place among locals. Breakfast for under $10 can you beat it? Friendly staff as well.

Friendly waitress, had a diner you would expect out of a movie. Decent prices, good breakfast foods. Had eggs and hash, finished the entire plate read more

I have eaten here at least 10 times and mostly get the pancakes. They're amazing but other items are good too. :) Star is the best server and I always ask for her section. The prices cannot be beat! I will return! A LOT read more

While dropping off family at SFB, we thought we would try this place out. Very glad we did. Nice people in a friendly atmosphere. Food was great, all cooked to order. Had what I would say is the best corned beef omelette I have ever had. Too bad we aren't from here. But our SFB trips will always include a visit for breakfast! read more

If you love little mom and pop restaurants this is the spot. With only 2 servers and a full house the food always comes out fresh and fast. The sweet tea is yummy and we get a little lemon juice for the iced tea and water which is great. The Philly cheesesteak is where it's at. The bread is crisp so not soggy and the definitely don't skimp on the meat peppers and onions. I love adding jalapeños and mushrooms. My son loves the cheeseburger and French fries and yes he eats it for breakfast. Lately I have been getting the pollo k fish sandwich minus the bread and the tartar sauce is so yummy. Every weekend an employee draws an amazing character on the special. Oars and we get super excited to see what's on there. Blackberry pie is super yummy. Especially with a Scoop of vanilla ice cream. The servers are quick and efficient and we love going in there and we are willing to wait for a free table because we get delicious food and great service at a decent price. read more

Awesome find!! Great food and service!! Thanks to Yelp for helping me locate a gem of a restaurant while visiting this beautiful city.

If you just want a regular breakfast, with no frills this is the place. I ordered the 1/2 biscuit/gravy that came with eggs and bacon. Gravy was great, eggs well cook and bacon super crispy. My kid ordered the boat special - which is created with layers of yummy ingredients - bottom layer potatoes (well seasoned), eggs (we opted for scrambled),gravy and, of course, cheese with turkey sausages on the side and to top it off, 2 slices of break. The breakfast of champions. I didn't try the coffee so not sure if good or not. Staff is super friendly and excellent prices. If you go make sure to look at the board, they have some daily specials. read more

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The best breakfast and lunch diner in a 100 mile radius! Service is top-notch and the cooks know what you're doing. read more

The Market Restaurant - Known for the Boat breakfast! - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

What a little hometown gem! Not fancy but the service was excellent and the breakfast was fantastic! The coffee was even good and trust me, I am very critical of coffee. Definitely check this out while in Sanford! read more

Passing through town and stopped for breakfast. Service was exceptional. Food was delicious, we had Philly cheesesteak omelet and sausage biscuit. Delicious!!! Definitely recommend.. read more

Jack Quillen to Brevards Best and Worst Restaurant Reviews 25 mins · little out of county but closer to titusville than Palm bay. Sanford for stopped at state farmers market. ordered hot roast beef sandwich with mpg -it looked good but was tougher than my Sperry docksider shoes. So sent it back and ordered cod. Well it went back and I was asked to leave. since they couldn't please me. lady do you think I would want anything else because your food sucks. now look at this cod would anyone eat it. great prices and cooks that are terrible read more

The Market Restaurant - the cod to replace chewy tough roast beef - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

This place seem to have no covid restrictions in place. Not one server or chef had any mask on. The kitchen was viewable from my seating area and chef had a baseball cap on while cooking. While the portions were large the taste was ok. The pork chop was super dry don't try it. The coffee was really great. I had two cups which don't do often. The price was as my friends said, GREAT. The service was really good. I may not care for the food as much but would come back because of the service. read more

The Market Restaurant - French toast, eggs, grits, pork chops, western omelette, hash browns and toast. - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Love this place!! The food is spot on every time and the service is friendly, makes you feel like family!!

This is the kind of place I picture when I think of a diner- simple food, delicious pie, and good old fashioned service. Gravy was tasty, eggs were cooked well, and my friend's sandwich and fries were good as well. I think the service and the pie were my favorite parts of the location, and if I lived in the area I would likely be a regular (but I live very far away). read more

I have been here several times and the experience has been fantastic. Patty is a wonderful person who has made me feel welcome both times I've been there. Food is always on point and out quickly. I travel to Florida several times a year, when I am near Sanford I always stop. Old timey Diner feel, great place to start your day. Next time I am there I will post pics read more

The food is delicious and I have tried several different dishes! Farm to Table. I would definitely recommend this place

Very quick service. We had the open roast beef with mashed potato's and bacon eggs and a biscuit. Everything was cooked perfectly and very reasonable read more

I loved this quant restaurant for breakfast but Brown hair in my mommas eggs...and then the manager stated egg hair...lol it wasn't egg hair...this ruined my breakfast didn't eat anymore and still charged with the hair read more

You walk in and its seat yourself- very homey. The food is exactly what home cooking should be- fresh and delicious. The staff was wonderful and the menu is quite large. They do egg whites, can put pecans or blueberries in your pancakes and he coffee is good. I would happily come her in a weekend or if you're and early riser (they open at 5am) during the week. ***be careful- the servings of food are generous read more

The Market Restaurant - A hearty breakfast restaurant. You can order egg whites and pecans in your pancakes as well. The service is terrific and very kind! - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

From the outside, seems small and a little dark in paint color. On the inside-AWESOME FOOD, CLEAN and SERVED HOT! DO NOT pass this place up. EVERYTHING was delicious from the homemade biscuit to the liver and onions. Tables are clean and service is friendly and fast. read more

Absolutely amazing! Such a great breakfast place we went back twice! Got their Breakfast Boat That came with the eggs over the potatoes, biscuit, sausage , along with sausage gravy, and I dont remember if I got a side of bacon with that or ot may have been separate, I'm fat what can I say! Mmmmmmmm just wonderful. Staff was great to us, miss it already. read more

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This is my favorite mom n pops place, amazing breakfast with unbeatable price, i don't even waste my time with IHOP or Denny's anymore. Hospitality, quality food and amazing prices. I'm certainly the youngest person who comes in (besides kids w families) but that never kept me out, everyone is very friendly. read more

The Market Restaurant - Sausage, egg, hashbrowns and a bioacoustics with a side of brown gravy - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Great little mom and pop restaurant. I got home fries, toast, bacon, a biscuit and eggs. Everything was very good but what really stood out was the biscuit! It was so good and fluffy and tasted so good! Perfect breakfast with family. read more