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    Velma's Diner

    4.7 (12 reviews)
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    Christopher B.

    Velma's is a quaint place tucked away adjacent to the AmVets post. Slightly hidden from tourist but just right for the locals. For a true diner experience Velma's is a great place. The food is decent and perfectly cooked. Pancakes were probably the best around for my toddler ate every bite. Over medium eggs yes please and made accurately.

    Biscuits and gravy scrambled eggs and cheese corn beef hash sausage and choose omelet home fries and coffee

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    Great food , nice owners and friendly customers. I had the country fried steak breakfast and my wife had biscuits and gravy.

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    Food was excellent and waitress was very friends! Would definitely go back again. Awesome small town diner!

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    The Cup Diner

    The Cup Diner

    4.4
    (267 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    We are longtime customers and they never fail to deliver. You can count on a fresh, hardy meal…read moreevery time. Always service with a smile.

    Hands down, one of the best breakfast spots in town. The Cup Diner has that classic, welcoming…read moremom-and-pop feel where the staff treats you like a regular, even on your first visit. I ordered the Big Frank Breakfast, and it absolutely lived up to the name. It came with two large sausage links, two strips of bacon, three eggs cooked however you like, breakfast potatoes, and a huge biscuit smothered in a generous amount of sausage gravy. Everything was filling, flavorful, and good quality. The biscuit and gravy were easily one of the highlights--comfort food at its finest. My boyfriend ordered Destiny's Hot Mess with sausage gravy and substituted the bread for toasted cornbread. That ended up being an excellent choice. The slightly sweet cornbread paired perfectly with the savory sausage and gravy. The diner itself is casual, cozy, and exactly what you would expect from a hometown breakfast spot. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Another major plus is how affordable everything is. The portions are huge, the food quality is excellent, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you receive. You definitely get your money's worth here. This is the kind of place you visit when you want a hearty, no-frills breakfast that actually leaves you full without spending a fortune. We had an amazing experience and will absolutely be returning. Highly recommend coming hungry!

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    Dinning area
    2 over -easy eggs, home fries, 2 sausage links, bacon and extra bacon and toast. Delicious!
    2 over -easy eggs, home fries, 2 sausage links, bacon and extra bacon and toast. Delicious!
    The Veggie Omelet with white toast and hash browns

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    The Veggie Omelet with white toast and hash browns
    The Catfish Place

    The Catfish Place

    4.1
    (413 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Stopped in the Catfish place for a fish dinner today and was very pleased. I ordered the…read morefingerlings (catfish bone in), along with two sides, sweet potato, and cole slaw which was very good. Also. they updated the restaurant giving it a homey welcoming vibe. They also added a bar for your enjoyment.

    I had heard this place was legendary online and by word of mouth. I knew I needed to try this place…read moreout. I went with my mom and it was probably fifty minutes after it had opened for the day. There were quite a few people already eaten and by the demographic (older crowd) I knew this place was going to slap. In addition to that, I heard some of the waitresses talking to the customers and most of them seemed to be locals and frequent customers. Due to that, I figured the food must be good. Anyway, we had a server who was very friendly and personable. I ordered the lunch special where I got the catfish, fried flounder, the vegetable of the day, squash, and mashed potatoes with country fried steak gravy. My mom got fried clam and fried catfish with a side of coleslaw. The ordering time did not take too long and our food came out relatively fast. The catfish was very tasty along with the fried flounder. They are were very well cooked and had a nice breading-to-fish ratio. I enjoyed the yellow squash as the vegetable of the day but I wasn't crazy about the mashed potatoes. I personally would not get them again. My mom enjoyed the fried clam as she talked about how she used to get a Howard Johnsons fried clam sandwich that she still dreams of. She said these fried clams were even better cooked than the ones she had in the past. She also said she really enjoyed the catfish as it was very tasty. Finally, she mentioned how the coleslaw was really good as it wasn't overly 'mayonaisey.' Now, I do have one negative thing to say. Although our waitress was very sweet and kind she was a bit slow on wrapping up our dining experience. We both wanted to get some desert to go, and waited at least ten minutes for her to come back to our table. There was a long period of time where I did not see her waiting on any tables and was in the kitchen. She eventually came back and we ordered the Chocolate Silk Pie and the Peach Cobbler. Then we ended up waiting another ten for the check. Other than that, we did enjoy our experience and this restaurant and would come back in the future.

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    Catfish-No bones
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    Mutt's on 13th

    Mutt's on 13th

    4.3
    (168 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Let me tell you about Mutts. What a nice surprise. I drive by frequently and thought incorrectly…read morethat there was no dine in option. My husband and I were running errands and we both wanted a burger. My husband had been before but I hadn't and he suggested Mutts. I told him I wanted to dine in, and not drive through and he told me there was an indoor dining area. Well, we went inside to a small but good sized eating area with trivia questions on the table. Bonus! The trivia questions were fun to play while we waited. The order taker was very nice and so was the server. It was noticeable that a burger joint had service with a smile. That is rare now! A plus! The burgers were delicious. None of that smash burger business here, just hand made (open kitchen) burgers that were juicy, and delicious. We had onion rings and fries and they were delicious as well. We went for the trifecta and had milkshakes too-also fabulous! I really think that these burgers along with the friendly service are worth a drive if you don't live near St.Cloud.

    Used to love this place I used to tell myself I don't understand how they're still in business when…read morethey're closed most of the time. Great food I love the greasy burgers, but I don't love the price if they had better operation times where they can make up for their pricing I think would benefit them. I've never spent so much on just a drink alone at a restaurant, but I will tell you, the owners are quite friendly and very lovable. I don't have a problem supporting a small town business, but it's not a place that I'm gonna go too often. I'm raking my stars off of pricing and for the last two times I've been there. It just looked very grungy. This place needs a little lift me up in a deep cleaning.

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    4.3
    (307 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Small town diner vibes. Party of 7 was accommodated/seated quickly on Sunday for brunch. My family…read morehad no complaints about food or service. Serving size is plentiful. The French toast is 10/10! Birthday mimosa with whipped cream and a candle provided upon request for the birthday person in your party.

    Food was phenomenal! We ordered the mac & cheese, cinnamon toast French toast, and the breakfast…read morechicken and candied bacon waffle tacos. Everything was really flavorful, filling, and worth trying. My only small complaint with the food is that you can't mix and match the tacos, which would be nice since they have some fun options. The restaurant itself has a bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a very nice modern style. The staff was friendly and seemed to be trying their best to keep up with how busy and hectic the restaurant gets. I took off a star because the air conditioning is definitely an issue, which made the experience less enjoyable, especially in this Florida heat. This isn't my first time here, and every visit seems to come with a wait. They also seem to be short-staffed most of the time, so service can feel a little stretched. I would say it's on the pricey side, but the food is worth it in the end. With better staffing and some cooling in the dining area, the overall experience would match the quality of the food so much better. With that being said, I'll definitely be back, but probably on a day when it's nice and cool!

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    Cinni-Bun French Toast Kids $11 with berries or $8 without berries

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    Cinni-Bun French Toast Kids $11 with berries or $8 without berries
    Rodeo Diner

    Rodeo Diner

    3.7
    (66 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $

    A taste of old St. Cloud that still feels like home. We've been coming to Rodeo Diner since we…read moremoved to St. Cloud in 2013, back when this town still felt like the small farm community it once was. Rodeo was one of the first places we found, and it's been a favorite ever since. This newer location may be an expansion, but it still holds tight to the heart and soul of the original. From the moment you walk in, you know you're somewhere special. There's nothing flashy or overdone, just honest, old-fashioned country cooking served with a smile. The staff is genuinely friendly and courteous, and the atmosphere is refreshingly simple and unpretentious. It's the kind of place where regulars are greeted by name, and newcomers are welcomed like old friends. We always go for breakfast, no reservations needed. Just roll out of bed and roll through the door. The specials are great, the prices are fair, and the food is consistently satisfying. If you're looking for a recommendation, trust me: the Rodeo Breakfast Special will absolutely make your morning. But honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. In a world that's constantly changing, Rodeo Diner is one of the last true vestiges of what old St. Cloud used to be. It's a comforting reminder of simpler times, where good food and good people came together without all the fuss. We're lucky to have it.

    Food was ok, nothing special but it wasn't bad either. Service was great. I'll probably try…read moresomething else in the area next time I'm in that area if there is anything else that's not a national chain type place.

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    All Day Breakfast
    All Day Breakfast
    When the order is eggs scrambled with cheese, please, scramble the cheese into the eggs.

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    When the order is eggs scrambled with cheese, please, scramble the cheese into the eggs.
    Jimmy Bear's BBQ

    Jimmy Bear's BBQ

    4.1
    (183 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    My husband was craving burnt ends and I was in the area. Ordered online-so easy- picked up inside…read more There is a curbside option but I was a little early. The lady who helped me was super sweet and packed up our food quickly. While I waited I noticed some beautiful desserts in the cold case- next time. Food was fresh and plentiful. Cornbread was my fav. Fun Fact- Jimmy Bears turns into a Comedy Club on the weekends.

    We recently moved to the area and have been eager to try new places! We love barbecue, but it can…read morebe hard to find a good barbecue spot! We happen to stumble upon Jimmy Bears BBQ and are glad we had the opportunity to try it! We came on a Friday night around 6pm, expecting the restaurant to be packed but as we walked in we quickly realized we were the only patrons there. During our time there we never saw anyone else come in either. We ordered our food to-go, and it came out relatively quickly! We felt the price was on par with similar restaurants, and very fair for the amount of food you received The food itself was overall decent. There were some items that we really enjoyed, like the Mac and cheese, three blind mice sandwich, and the Alabama white sauce!! Other items like the green beans or pulled brisket left us wanting more. The green beans did not taste fresh, and the brisket lacked seasoning/flavor. There were also a lot of fried elements like the tater tots, onion rings or even the mozzarella sticks on the three blind mice sandwich, which we feel like were all decent and not too greasy, but also know those are easy things to make regardless of where you're at! The staff was very friendly at the restaurant! They were available if we had questions, and got our food out quickly to us. The ambiance of the restaurant was a little out of date and worn. You could definitely tell this establishment/building has been here for awhile with little to no updates over the years. A few updates to the space I think would really transform it and make it look like it belongs in 2023 not 1993. We do see ourselves coming back in the future, as we saw a few other menu items we are curious about trying!

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    The outside front of Jimmy Bears.
    The outside front of Jimmy Bears.
    The inside of Jimmy Bears! It's huge!
    The inside of Jimmy Bears! It's huge!
    They have a comedy club in this joint yo!

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    They have a comedy club in this joint yo!

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