I never review chain places, but the service here was outstanding and the hash browns the crispiest…read more[just how we want them] we have gotten. And, as far as Waffle House is concerned it is the best unit we have ever gone to but far. We make a point to eat breakfast there every time we visit punta Gorda. Try it. A solid 'A' in my grading book,

During our recent visit to the Waffle House in Punta Gorda, we enjoyed a delightful breakfast. I…read moreordered the biscuits and gravy, while my fiancé opted for two eggs, grits, and toast. Both dishes were served promptly and prepared to perfection, resulting in a very satisfying meal. The only suggestion is to put a little less butter on the grits. The cleanliness of the restaurant was very good, however the bathrooms, while generally clean, could benefit from a more thorough cleaning in the future (floor tiles and tops of tiles on wall). Nonetheless, I felt comfortable using the facilities. Our waitress, Christina, provided excellent service, contributing to the overall positive experience. For those seeking a reliable breakfast spot in Punta Gorda, this Waffle House is highly recommended. Even with the $.50 per egg surcharge, the price was very reasonable. I do not mind paying the surcharge. You can tell this restaurant is managed well.

This has become our weekend go to brunch spot. We typically have no wait time and get seated…read morequickly with quick service. Staff and manager are always nice and always a friendly conversation. The food here is great! Tons of options for breakfast and lunch and always a lot of specials. And portions are huge, especially the pancake. Delish! They recently have been having warm pumpkin bread with icing and gahhhh it's so good!

Food: the food was good and had flavor. They ask you how you like your bacon and it came out crispy…read more- the way I like it. The biscuit was on the very dry side but it was okay. The eggs and grits were good. The price was right and the amount was good. I didn't have the pancake but I saw one and they are huge! Service: very friendly Atmosphere: cute little diner that gives you a homey feeling. It has tons of Detroit lions items so if you like the lions, you will like this place. I would go back if I come back to the area.

I came here with my girlfriend and friends and we had a wonderful time! The food was great, very…read morecomfort food, and the service was great as well! What a nice little local spot.

Everything is perfect at Elena's. Feta spinach omelet superb, great coffee. Waiting for a table is…read moreworth it.

Went there a few days ago because the reviews were five stars however I hate to say it, but I kinda…read moredon't see how. I'm not sure what the other reviewers had for breakfast but it looked nothing like what we got. The place was completely empty. We were the only two in this great big room surrounded by pictures and memorabilia. We wanted to love it, but sorry it just didn't work out. Sometimes places like this surprise you so we both thought let's give it a shot.. I got waffles, my husband got pancakes. Cantaloupe was good. Pancakes were dry. Sausage was undercooked and very salty. it was also rather pricey for what we got. But hey, I hear they have great burgers. Maybe they'd be a good carryout for lunch. The gentleman who served us and cooked our food was very kind and I wish them the very best.

Had burgers here on Saturday. We were the only 2 in the place. Gentleman working was very nice…read moreand took good care of us. The burgers were good, cooked the way we asked. Lots of flavor and juice. Just wish place was closer for us.

Had the pulled pork barbecue sandwich and what a great choice!…read moreMoved to S W Fla from Georgia a few years ago and I'd put this sandwich up against any other! Arrived at opening to meet friends who we had not seen in a while and told the waitress to let us know if they needed the table, but we were not rushed!

This is a restaurant that we really enjoyed and will definitely return and highly recommend. We…read morehad about 15 minute wait for our table but it was a beautiful day and didn't mind the wait. The ambiance is kind of old school southern and was comfortable. Our server, Athena, was very nice and pleasant. She checked back multiple times to make sure we were good. We ordered the Crab cakes with a side of mac & cheese, and the Gumbo. Both were outstanding! The flavors were excellent and the food was hot and delicious. I would rate the mac & cheese as middle of the road, better than some but not as good as others. There was live music with a trio playing, which we really enjoyed. Overall, I would give them 8.5-9 out of 10.

What a great spot! Samantha was our server today! She said she was new but everything was perfect…read moreso,she's doing great and gave Awesome service! Now to the food. WoW get ready to eat or bring it home. Very hearty portions of homemade scratch food! The corn beef hash looked and smelled delicious, the unbenny my mom had also was fantastic! I cannot think of the name of my sandwich but it was the rolled biscuit with eggs and meat, I did not have meat but added avocado (which is extra as well as potatoes) other sister enjoyed the endless mimosas with Country fried steak, which she has never had but said it was great. Definitely give this gem off of I-75 in Punta Gorda a try. The interior was Very Happy! I love it

This was an absolute GEM of a breakfast experience for us, and perfect to cap off our visit to…read moreparadise with a terrific last meal before flying home to our corn-fed midwestern life. Starting off with the ambience, the place is SUPER cute, decorated with a color theme I call "sherbet whimsy" with a smattering of smiling emojis. Our party of 6 was warmly greeted at the counter and immediately seated together. We started off with their delicious coffee, some hot & some cold...all excellent! The menu is fairly extensive for a breakfast joint, so the server gave us some good recommendations & said everything here is house made. Wow! OK... so we all got different menu items, and despite being warned about the HUGE portions...we could not have fathomed how large they are, but the prices do reflect how much food you're going to get! The breakfast burrito could easily feed four people. Our lone young male in the group - who might have a tapeworm based upon his ability to devour gigantic amounts of food - did his best, but could only consume about 2/3 of it. He said it was amazing, especially when paired with their delicious house made hot sauce. Two of us got two different bennie breakfasts, and raved about the hollandaise, the stretched "biscuits" & the fried chicken. Despite being smallish young ladies, they put a good dent in their meals. One of us got the outstanding corned beef hash, and thankfully generously shared with yours truly!! She could not eat even half of her meal, so I was glad to help out! :) The corned beef hash is not your standard ground-up version from a can. It is house made, with larger bits of potato, corned beef, onions & peppers. They get a perfect scald on it & serve it up with eggs & thick sliced perfectly toasted/buttered toast. My picky husband got the chorizo scramble with a side of fruit & really enjoyed it. I got the fantastic avocado toast with a side of potatoes. Everything was perfect... the thick slices of toasted wheat bread adorned with melted cheese then topped with very fresh & perfectly ripe avocado slices. I didn't prefer their scrambled eggs & should have gotten them fried instead, but it was still perfectly good, especially when dipped in their hot sauce. Thankfully my husband shared some of his fresh fruit, which was ripe & good. I dipped the pineapple into that hot sauce, which was delicious together. The place is very clean, including the bathrooms. The clientele were a menagerie from various demographics...retirees, blue collar workers, bikers, vacationers; everyone was pleasant & seemed to be enjoying their meals. This was one of the better meals we had during our trip, and definitely the best breakfast by far. It's so close to the airport, too. I'm so glad we got up early enough to be able to fit in a stop here before catching our flight home.

To me this and almost every Waffle House I have ever visited always make me happy. Who doesn't…read moreeverything cooked to order in minutes, served piping hot with a smile. The waffles are thin crunchy and light, smothered with butter and syrup is always a winner. Always love their bacon, eggs and hash browns served with the right crunch, smothered, stacked and covered. Have never had a bad meal at Waffle House and must go to when traveling south.

We visited recently and the three of us all got one scoop of ice cream with one topping it was over…read more20$ lol My one scoop of gator tracks had at least three different other flavors of i cream mixed in it which i highly did not enjoy. I would definitely come back and try something else next time. But the first visit was tough. Their menu is large and they have tons of options to pick from. Super cute and lots of outdoor seating to eat it at.

The BEST ice cream! Hands down!!…read more Your favorite flavor? They have it! Best chocolate Best ever flavor! Service is quick even when the line is huge! Tables to sit at outdoors.

I don't usually give five stars, but this place really impressed me. We sat at the outdoor bar, and…read moreRoss, our bartender, was fantastic--super friendly and attentive. I ordered a Bloody Mary, and my husband had a beer. The Bloody Mary was exactly how I like it--perfectly made and delicious. For food, I had the lobster benedict, and the lobster was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. My husband ordered the "Beef on weck" (not sure on the spelling), and he really enjoyed it--added a little horseradish and called it a win. It did get a bit sunny, but they brought out bar awning to keep things comfortable, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great spot--sorry locals, your hidden gem might not stay hidden for long!

If you are so strick on your allowance with pets, you should only restrict to service animals only!…read more Very hurt , humiliated and quite frankly embarrassing in front of other customers by the gentleman working there telling me to keep things belonging to my pet off the table! Then they slammed down a laminated set of RULES listing all the DON'TS! Someone mentioned it was a health law!? Either you allow the pets or you don't but don't put all these rules! I've never seen anyone do this!?? Help me out here! If you don't want pets, just say so, service animals only! I ended up leaving your establishment never to return! I have a small Maltese in a small stroller and a most friendly, loving dog! Half the time, he's asleep Save customers the humiliation and even if you say pet friendly, say no pets please! Beware of mean humans! I don't care how popular the place if you can't have good people working for you! Totally heartless! I guess they're only as good as the management and establishment Never again!