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    Wake Up Café

    4.5 (462 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Argentinian Benedict
    Natasha S.

    While visiting NSB, I stopped here for breakfast. This little Argentinian cafe is tucked away in a Publix shopping plaza. The restaurant is cute, casual, and very clean. They offer breakfast and lunch. They have a fairly extensive menu of Argentinian and American traditional offerings. They also make empanadas. I started with a cafe con leche, which they topped with some cinnamon and caramel. Our orders arrived quickly. They serve generous portions and everything was fresh and delicious.

    Eggs Argentine with grits
    Taylor H.

    If you are looking for a unique brunch, outside of boring eggs and bacon, this is your spot. I would recommend branching off and ordering items that have a flag by the name as these will be Argentine-inspired dishes and they are incredible. The Egg Argentine was amazing and the Dulce de leche pancakes were loaded. We had great service and will be back soon!

    Guava Empanada, omelet.

    It's busy for a reason. Very good food. Empanada was better than expected and delightful. Also, why is no one ranting about the sweet tea. This IS what sweet tea is supposed to be! Small restaurant, quick service.

    Excellent Veggie Omelette
    Dan B.

    After a morning ride that led me to New Smyrna Beach, I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was around 10am on a Saturday morning. It was pretty crowded but luckily I was seated right away. My friendly and polite employee, Kaitlyn, took my drink order (coffee, black, tyvm), and returned quickly with it. To eat, I chose their 3-egg Veggie omelette ($13.25). This consisted of spinach, onions, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, and tomatoes. I also added cheddar cheese for an additional $1.25. Instead of potatoes, I added fresh fruit ($1.75). I also asked if they had sourdough bread, which they did, and so I chose that as my toast. My omelette was delicious! The ingredients were fresh and tasty! My fruit bowl was really good! Banana slices, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries were all fresh. It was quite the compliment to the omelette. It's not a large area and can seem kind of packed, but it's a comfortable atmosphere with friendly smiles, great service, and excellent food. I highly recommend you visit them and enjoy!

    Southern cheese eggs scrambled, steak n' toast   Eggs Benedict n Grits
    Hannah H.

    Cute environment and super yummy! It's close to the beach and in a shopping area. Will definitely come back!

    Avocado toast.
    Marilu F.

    Well, wouldn't you know? An Argentine restaurant around these parts? Sign me up! By day, Wake Up Café is a popular breakfast and brunch restaurant; by night, it's Empanada Bar, where you get to eat typical Hispanic food. Nevertheless, you can also do that (mixed with American classics during the day) if you happen to ask. Apparently this is a local mom-and-pop shop owned by an Argentinian man and his American wife, hence the melange of dishes such as tortilla española and eggs Benedict. As soon as I saw this, I had go given that I'm Miami born and raised, and of course, I moved away from home and don't get all the Hispanic food I want (unless I cook it myself). Consequently I had a tortilla española and a chicken empanada, with a coffee on the side, while my companion ordered avocado toast, which came with eggs and potatoes. He also ordered a side of sausages and a hot chocolate. All in all, our little table was full of food and we admittedly did not finish everything. The food was better than average, and personally speaking, the aioli that came with my meal was a nice touch, but it really was not necessary. The food stood out on its own and my companion felt the same. The drinks though? They were beautiful to photograph, but they were average at best. Would return for the food, but I'd probably stick to water there. That or a soft drink. The coffee and hot chocolate weren't bad by any means, but with the food being as good as it was, they were by means a tad disappointing.

    Tony R.

    We were here about 7:45 on a Tuesday. Just a couple other tables. We're were immediately seated, served our coffee and ordered with in a couple minutes. Food came out within 7 minutes. Cooked perfect, fresh ingredients and nicely cooked home potatoes. . Service was excellent and friendly. Wife got the Spanish skillet with plenty of ingredients. She said it's 3 meals for her. I got the eggs azules. Eggs perfect and fresh spinach and feta cheese. Love how they toast the inside of biscuit.

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    Food is good each time we go. Have been to both locations and they are both really good.

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    Wonderful selection of breakfast w Latin flair and gluten free, healthy options too! What a find. Great service as well!

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    Great service, great food, and even better coffee!!! Very cute environment! Would recommend!!

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    Food is excellent! Service is awesome! Highly recommend Best grits ever and love the eggs Benedict.

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    Small, we had to wait for a table, but the wait was worth it. Chicken and waffle, excellent mimosa. I ate every bite.

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    Absolutely love wake up cafe! Got an amazing Argentinian breakfast and it was beyond delicious! Great service.

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    This food truck came up to Jacksonville for Jaxcot, an event that features food trucks with…read moredifferent cultural cuisines so I was really interested to check them out. The thing that jumped out at me the most was the Tango burger, everything that I shouldn't be eating but sounded like brunch to me: bacon, fried egg, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, chimichurri, beef patty, with a side of fries. Yup I'm doing this. The burger came out in about 5 mins and it looked amazing. I picked the whole thing up and went to town on it. The chimichurri sauce brought every other major ingredient together. I probably should have offered some to my friend but I was greedy this day and ate it all while she tried their chicken empanadas. They were about the size of your hands and super-stuffed with meat. The empanada itself was alot softer than what I was used to, which was a harder, deep-fried crust but that allowed for it's seasoned to perfection filling to be the star. Both items were very good. If they come back up from Central FL definitely give them a try :)

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    We found The Pier House based on reviews online and are so glad that we did! The location isn't the…read moregreatest, and you can tell that the restaurant used to be something else, but the service and the food were spectacular. We arrived and walked in and were surprised that the location didn't seem to match the menu we'd checked out online, but we sat down for dinner anyway. One of our group ordered the calzones cocktail, and the server mentioned that they grill the cactus to make the puree for it to order. With that level of detail, we had great hopes. Our drinks were great, we ordered appetizers, including the mozzarella planks, which were perfectly fried, and caprese salad, which was so fresh and delicious. As a native of New England, I've had my fair share of chowders- this clam chowder was SO flavorful. For dinner, we had steaks and seafood. The steaks were all seasoned well and cooked to the perfect temperatures and the house vegetables were cooked but still had a great texture to them. Overall, we were very impressed with the food and the service. I'd definitely go back again.

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    We came for a special celebration, and they truly made the occasion feel memorable. We reserved one…read moreof their private dining areas, which provided a more intimate atmosphere and was perfect for the event. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our servers were attentive, knowledgeable, and very helpful with menu recommendations. My husband enjoyed a glass of wine while I had a delicious mocktail. We started with the freshly baked bread, which was warm, soft, and absolutely delicious. For an appetizer, we shared the Blue Cheese Lettuce Wedge, which was fresh and flavorful. For our entrees, I ordered the Prime Filet Mignon, and my husband had the Prime Ribeye. Both steaks were cooked perfectly and were excellent quality. The side dishes are generously portioned, so we shared the Broccoli Au Gratin and the Lobster Macaroni & Cheese. Both were fantastic and complemented the steaks perfectly. To finish the evening, we shared the Chocolate Cake with a scoop of ice cream. Like the sides, dessert was a large portion and perfect for sharing. It was a wonderful ending to an exceptional meal. Overall, we had an excellent experience and highly recommend for a special occasion or an upscale dining experience.

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    If you're looking for a true taste of Argentina without leaving Florida, Choo Choo Churros…read moreRestaurant is an absolute hidden gem and an institution. The atmosphere transports you straight to the Pampas--rustic, warm, and unpretentious. There's something deeply authentic about the space, like stepping into a countryside estancia rather than a busy city restaurant. It's cozy in the best way, making it easy to disconnect from the outside world and just enjoy the experience...and, relaxation mode! The food is genuinely Argentine, and not a watered-down version, but the real deal...it's the owner's way of cultural storytelling on a plate. What really elevates the experience is the service. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the owner's presence makes it feel even more personal. You're not just another table--you're a guest. That kind of hospitality is rare and makes a lasting impression. Whether you're from the South Cone or just curious about the cuisine, this place delivers authenticity, comfort, and heart. I'm always doing my peregrination to Choo Choo at least twice a month, and feel I'm back in Buenos Aires.

    I have been coming to choo-choo churros since I moved to Orlando in 2018 and it never disappoints…read morethe food is excellent. Salomé and Oscar are amazing. They're so sweet. They make every visit absolutely special. I always order the parrillada for two and one of the house excellent wines. And the best provoleta this side of Buenos Aires. there's always a great time at Choo Choo Churros. I tried their new basque, burnt cheesecake and it was delicious. I look forward to my next visit every time I have folks visiting this is the first place that I take him and my family agrees.

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