Make no mistake--this is a diner, and a very good one. The food was delicious, the coffee was excellent, and the service was outstanding.

We sat outside and all of us ordered the Irish skillet - so worth it! The amount of corned beef, and potatoes is amazing. I got it with rye bread and was so impressed how well everything blended together. My daughter was the outsider and ordered their cream cheese French toast with whip cream and strawberries YUMMMMM! We were friends meeting up for the first time in a while and we all felt rushed by the waitress. They weren't busy which is the only reason for the 4 stars read more

The Spot Cafe - Irish skillet - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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My partner and I were visiting St. Augustine for the weekend and wanted brunch. The Spot was close by, and it was a good experience. I ordered a chocolate chip waffle and biscuit and gravy, while he ordered the strawberry French toast. Our meals were filling. (I was only slightly disappointed by the small amount of chocolate chips in my waffle.) This is definitely a place frequented by locals, with a very mom-and-pop vibe. Don't expect anything fancy, but it will still deliver. read more

We've passed by several times and finally decided to stop in for a visit. When you arrive, you can seat yourself which was convenient. I ordered the pork chop and eggs special, but was disappointed when the food arrived. The pork chop was surprisingly small, more like a kid's portion. Honestly, I was surprised they served it that way. Also, with the constant in-and-out traffic, a few flies made their way inside and unfortunately, a couple tried to join us at our table. read more

The Spot Cafe - Fried Pork Chop - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Very good food at a small diner atmosphere. Kind staff was very attentive and friendly with all the guests. read more

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Ordered lunch to go. Decided on the pick 2, Ybor salad and Cuban sandwich for $13.59. I get that its a half salad and half sandwich but for the price, i expected a little bit more. Taste/Flavor was just OK. Person at the counter was extremely friendly and polite. Area was quiet...diner style maybe 15 tables and a bar area. Only 2 other customers in the restaurant at the time. Probably would not go back for lunch because of the portions vs cost but may try once more for Breakfast. read more

The Spot Cafe - Ybor Salad and Cuban: pick 2 - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Fabulous spot to find as a visitor in st Augustine! The Elvis French toast is a flavor I will be seeking to find on my travels for the rest of my life. Nice staff and great hospitality! read more

This was my first visit and went here with my mom a week ago and had breakfast. We both had coffee, she had biscuits and gravy and said they were some of the best she'd ever had. I had the veggie omelette which was delicious but a little bit overcooked/golden, and the hash browns were chewy and not fresh. But overall, I would go back and try again. read more

Everything Went Well! April was Our Server and She was Amazing! The Food is outstanding, and the Atmosphere is Unique! Pam is the Manager and Ensures everything is just right! Try and and You will keep going back! read more

Terrible service and even worse coffee. After 49 minutes waiting for our order , I gave them a additional 5 mins before walking out. The biggest insult is that they charge me almost $7 for 2 very bad watered down weak coffees. I understand it gets busy at times but how long does it take to make a simple omelette? People don't bother coming here. It's very disappointing. read more

Great food at a very reasonable price. Service is always friendly and prompt. The specials that are offered add a nice variety to their menu. It's a bit small for dining and keep in mind they are very popular so there sometimes is a short wait for a table. They serve Screaming Peacock coffee which is fantastic. read more

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Service was perfect for me. I had the gravy and biscuits, eggs, and grits. All was decent. Biscuits were a little overcooked and hard. My only complaint is the gravy was bland and needed more pepper at minimum for more taste. I'll definitely be back and try a lunch item next time. read more

We were in town and I found The Spot on Yelp so we decided to check it out. It's a cute little mom and pop place with small town vibes that I loved. When we arrived there was a short wait and we opted for first available. We waited about ten minutes and were seated outside. The outdoor seating is right next to the highway so it was a little loud at times but overall totally fine. Our server seemed a little bit weeded, we had to ask for things more than once and I eventually stole what I needed from another table that left bc she forgot to bring it. Don't get me wrong, she was still good, she just seemed a little stressed or distracted. I got the coconut french toast which was INCREDIBLE! I didn't need syrup, I just ate it how it came. There was a slight savory aspect that paired so well with the sweetness of the coconut. It was SO good! My fiance got the BYO Omelette and I think he had a little bit of food envy, he said he thought about getting the french toast. Of course I gave him some. Overall the food was great and the service was decent but could have been a little better. Not bad enough to keep us from returning next time we're in town. I want more french toast! read more

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First time at The Spot. Service was exactly as you would like it to being in this diner type restaurant. It is not fancy but the food is really good. I thought the chicken panini was really flavorful and my salad was excellent. I didn't care for the big blobs of ham and cheese and ended up chopping them up. My husband thought his Cuban sandwich was good. We want to go back to try some other items but it was a good solid 4 meal. read more

The Spot Cafe - 1/2 chicken panini with Ybor City salad 1/2 Cuban sandwich with soup - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

They offer breakfast and lunch with no dinner options. They have a big variety available like eggs and bacon, pancakes, sandwiches and more. The servers go non-stop. Its busy and for a good reason. Its good food at a very reasonable price. But as bussy as they are they still make sure that you are taken care of. Often checking on you and being sure to top off your coffee. It feels like a country dinner with pretty basic seating. That however is part of the experience. If you want a good, large meal to get your day going at a reasonable price do yourself a favor and give the spot a shot. read more

Well known by the locals, this eatery stays busy - but it's absolutely worth the wait! Consistent with both great food and great service! My son, my brother, and I decided to stop by Saturday after a day at the local gun range for a bite to eat. We took the last 2 parking spots, so they were busy - but we were seated quickly and were quickly treated by our waitress. After placing our orders we received our food pretty quickly. While we were walking to our table I noticed one of the other diners had a rider and it looked delicious - so I opted for the chicken salad rider sub the chips for fries and was not disappointed. Even though I joined the "clean plate club" I couldn't help but look a the pancakes on a nearby table (the size of a trash can lid) with a touch of food envy. So I guess I know what I'm having the next time we're there!! If you're in the area and are hungry - add this to your list!! read more

Breakfast for four: 35 min to order then 40 min for our food no refills and still no check. French toast was good though. I guess we could go ahead and order lunch while we wait for our check. read more

Everything was delicious, the service was quick and attentive, and we'd absolutely come back again. The French toast was my favorite. It was simultaneously fluffy, buttery, and crispy on the edges. read more

The Spot Cafe - Omelette, home fries and toast - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Great service, good hearty food and a great variety of food Friendly staff they know their menu

Banana foster French toast... I was assuming their regular amazing French toast with some bananas but no.. this was actual banana foster including the praline pecans and ice cream over French toast. So decadent! Thankfully this was a special so not offered all the time. Everything else including the service was perfect!! No wonder there were 20 people waiting outside for them to open today. Ambiance is old school diner but who needs a view with that kitchen magic!! read more

This place is GREAT. quick friendly delicious. What else could you ask for. We'll be back!!! Love this place!! read more

The Spot Cafe - Veggie omelette and a southwestern omelette. - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Great large helping of food in the ambiance of a diner. Service is impeccable and friendly. Will be back. read more

The Spot Cafe - Front counter - Cafes Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

The Spot Cafe is the Certainly One of The Best In St John's County! The Food is Crazy Great, the ambiance, and to Us " April " who is Our Favorite Waitress is Above and Beyond Outstanding! She goes out of Her way to ensure your Meal is Cooked Perfectly! Her Personality, Knowledge of the Menu is Amazing! read more

Food wasn't terrible. Service was. Went for breakfast. Had to ask for refills. Coffee was never refilled. Had to ask for syrup. Half the tables good came out 10 minutes before the rest. Took 20 minutes to get the check. Will not be back. read more

Amazing food and service. They are fast and the food selection is the best . I give Dave and staff a 5 star rating read more

Delicious food. Always my favorite caterer at our wedding venue. Also my Favorite breakfast or brunch spot. Try the summer salad! Yum PJ and Seth Chambers read more

Ok, so it has been a while since I did a review. This summer I am starting a blog on biscuits and gravy. So today my fiancée and I decided to enjoy the day in St Augustine. I made a post on 904Eats on facebook and asked for a place between Jax and Aug on HWY 1. I got The Spot Cafe. I ordered the southern comfort, biscuits, and gravy with chicken between them. Came with eggs and home-style potatoes. It was so good. When I start my biscuits and gravy blog (summer 2025). I will be sure to add this place. The biscuits were fluffy and most. The gravy just needed a little more pepper for my taste. On my blog scale, I will give it a 9.5 out of 10. Views going on Yelp, Google Review, and my blog page coming soon. read more

Best breakfast place in Saint Augustine! Both service and quality of food is excellent.

Our waitress was great, atmosphere is cozy. But the food, is just mid. Nothing to rave about. Everything seemed cheap and frozen. No kids menu. Pricey for the quality. Coffee wasn't hot. Also, there were ants on the wall by our table. read more

Worth the wait. Yummy food, nicest staff. We told them we were in a hurry and they gave us a seat at the counter and made sure our food came out quick. read more

I went there to eat on a Saturday the waitresses were less then friendly allot of drama with the crew. The plates are chipped and cups too. I saw none of the cooks using gloves and putting food on with there hands. The place in the back were the staff comes in and out and smoke is gross. I had the eggs home fries and bacon. The bacon was over done like it sat. I saw the Manger take butter tabs out of the trash and wiped them off and put it in a dish. They close around 2 and I've never seen the same employee's there. The waitress wasn't very pleasant and I dont think I'll return. The parking area is small. Ive also had the meatloaf and the breakfast wrap both average. You never see the owner he leaves his girlfriend to run the place and she's unprofessional and unpleasant. I've tried it thinking maybe it was a off day but nothing changed and the service is poor. Pass if you can, it needs a total overhaul buy some new plates and cups ugh.. read more

I never ever would have stopped here if my daughter didn't suggest it for Saturday brunch. I'm glad she did, though! It doesn't look like much from the outside and she told me to close my eyes when I drove up! There was a 10 minute wait, which wasn't bad since we had first stopped at Cracker Barrel and they told us it was a 45 minute wait there! The place is actually very large with outdoor, back room, and bar seating in addition to the main dining area. Prices are very fair, the service is over the top great and the food was really good. I ordered a SteamBox Burger with a side salad. I had to google it, to see what a steam box burger is! It was really fresh, juicy and good! I ordered it with a side salad which was also great. read more

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We are in town for the weekend and asked a local where to have breakfast. She recommended The Spot Cafe without hesitation! We had Eggs Benedict, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, and Momma's French Toast...and they were all delicious! The staff is super friendly and our server, Emma, was an absolute delight! She is very attentive and kind. We are definitely marking this as one to return to! read more

Breakfast is my favorite meal and I'm surprised it took me this long to stop in at the Spot. It's easy to miss if you are driving 75 mph into St Augustine, (not me, just saying). It's right next to Blackwater to Blue Marina. If you've seen my other reviews on omelets, you know I insist on cooking the ingredients together (ahem Metro), and these guys do it right. I've had the western and it was terrific. The jailhouse grits is a favorite. Piles of meat and eggs over perfectly done grits... what's not to love?! Note: the jalapenos can be a little too much, I order mine with just a few of those spicy little monsters. read more

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Took forever to get our food and some of it was cold and poorly prepared. Simple stuff. Mostly breakfast. Won't be back!

If the small parking lot is full.., keep going. I have not eaten yet but it's a forever wait.

Had some in friends in town and decided to have breakfast here. We loved it ! Great food great service . We definitely be back!

In my experience here, the food was very good i had a BLT with added turkey, which was very good. my friend got the chicken and waffles. she said the chicken was kind of weird, and the breading for the fried chicken wasn't the best, just a little too salty. the service was fast, our server alyssa was kind and got us everything we needed almost immediately. i would recommend sitting inside although there was no seating inside. outside is shaded and not too bad in the heat, especially being in florida. overall a good experience. will be coming back. read more

Just ate there today with group of 6 first time ! I ordered the special fried catfish with two others ordering the same . Price was $12.99 ! Tasted very fishy! Other place I had fried catfish it was so good ! This one not so much ! Two friends ordered a black angus hamburger both said theirs were tasteless medium rare ! Also the bun for the hamburger was a lot bigger than the hamburger! Had to add salt to get any flavor ! My son got the Shepard pie and he didn't like it ! I tried a bite ! Tasted odd ! Was not that good ! Would not get any of what we all ate again ! Many people eating there so I'm sure other items are better ! If we go are in area we maybe would try another place ! I forgot to take pictures of other food ! Service was very good ! Pleasant server!! read more

Food - everything except the omlet was lukewarm. Service - waitress seem to be having a bad day and it was only 8:15am on a Sunday. Ambiance - regular diner read more