18 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Fleming Island

“i had the dubai chocolate pancakes and they were fantastic! looked just like the picture too!“

“2026 Update:
This location is beginning to disappoint. The joyful greeting and attentive service that was once my favorite part of this chain has diminished. Nothing like being completely ignored by staff when you're waiting at the counter to completely ruin an experience. Went to Einstein down the road and had a great breakfast.

This place is amazing! I love the food and I’m so happy that it’s not just some boring run of the mill American diner. I’m sick of those. This place? The food has actual flavor and the mimosas are delicious. The biscuits are the fluffiest I’ve ever had. I got their squawking goat before peppy jelly and goat cheese are my favorite snack combos. The sandwich did not disappoint. I will be back.“

“I’m over here emotional and was just thinking about how grateful I am for so many incredible things in my life and the way God is just working through me to push me into the woman that I am meant to become… Then I started thinking about how God talked to me and led me to Grumpy’s Middleburg location last Friday, December 6th. What I did not know, is that God leading me there would answer all of my prayers and instantly transform my life. After their wonderful waitress (I believe her name was Ashley) told my husband and I of the daily specials, I decided on their blueberry cheesecake waffle and he got the surf and turf omelette (while also incredibly delicious, we aren’t here to talk about that). Now, it’s important that I note that I like waffles, but my go to is a classic crisp yet fluffy flavorful French toast, which is my favorite breakfast there (I literally always order it… I’m a creature of habit). Well, at least I thought I was. That is, until this life changing waffle shifted my entire perspective on who I truly am at heart… A CERTIFIED BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE WAFFLE FANATIC. 😭😭 As I lay here sad and heartbroken listening to the rain pound on my window sill, I am unable to focus on studying for my last final (I graduate on Friday!!), because I am reminded of the heartbreaking reality that this world altering waffle was just a special, and I may never experience another amazing waffle like that again in my life. Not my wonderful husband, nor my amazing children can replicate the immense joy I felt on first bite… 😭😭💔 That cheesecake lifted my spirit in a way only it could do, through Gods mercy and grace. It spoke to my soul stronger and wiser than any worship song I’ve ever heard. It washed away my sins immediately on request and made me anew. I’m fully convinced that this waffle could bring world peace and prosperity for all. The thought of never experiencing it again is a reality I may have to face. I just have to find solace in knowing that while I never thought I’d get to experience Heaven in my lifetime, on that beautiful sunny Friday morning in December 2024, I did just that, here on earth. My only regret is that I did not resist immediate temptation, and stop to take a picture of that magnificent miracle before I dug deep in and devoured it (there goes one of those pesky sins that I mentioned it washed away) along with my husband (goodness gracious, if sharing MY miracle with my husband doesn’t show true unconditional love, I’m clueless as to what does… you’re welcome, honey! 😉)! Now, Grumpy’s deserves all of their FLOURS plus more, so that they can continue to do Gods work and bless the community through their angelic creations. Thank you for all that you do to change lives one miraculous meal at a time. You truly have a customer for life who is eternally grateful for the blessings you have bestowed upon me. 🙌🏾🙌🏾😂😂😭❤️ **Not to mention, the customer service was beyond exceptional, as it always is!** And P.S. Grumpy’s… please run it back (preferably this Friday so I can have it for my graduation breakfast😉)! The thought of never experiencing this perfect combination again is absolutely devastating. 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔“

“Always enjoy going to this location on Tuesday nights after roller skating. Our waitress, Nevesha Green, is the best! Always cheerful, great service and has most our regular orders memorized! The food is usually pretty good also!“

“Our favorite breakfast place with one of our favorite servers, Elizabeth! Always welcomed with a smile and wonderful food! Highly recommend“

“Great atmosphere & excellent food!“

“Great place for breakfast or lunch. Very nice staff. It was our first time there. They have quite a large menu. We had breakfast and my husband and I were very pleased. We will be going back.“

“Always a wonderful experience here! Lucky to have one in the neighborhood.“

“These people work HARD. It's not fancy but it's friendly and consistent. They greet us by name and remember what we order. We go about 2-3 times a week.“

“Great little place in Julington area. Staff was polite (Maya) took our order and was very helpful in helping make a decision. Too many great looking options on the menu. I ended up getting The Smothered Yard Pimp and I was not disappointed. Thank yall.“

“It’s a Waffle House…………..“

“If you want a great meal cooked by some excellent chef’s with top notch services personnel then you found the right place. It’s like having your family taking care of you.“

“I know this isn't a local joint, but it was late and local options were slim at the time. I wanted to send a shout out to Waffle House on Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville for an excellent experience last night. We walked in for a late dinner at 10 minute to 9. They were packed and short staffed. We grabbed the only open table and the shift leader (manager?), who was also cooking, brought our drinks and took our order, advising that it may be a wait. While we were there, 4 staff members that had been called in to help showed up and went right to work. They were a well oiled machine, continually checking on all of the tables, apologizing for the wait, and thanking everyone for their patience. We got our food and left within an hour. If we had gone to the IHOP 2 doors down, we would have still been waiting for our food (even in the best of times.) I know times are tough for the service industry right now, but these ladies and gentlemen handled it with grace and efficiency. I tipped 50% of the bill, and would have done much more if I could have.“

“Staff here is always friendly! The chef went above and beyond today and made my kids a Mickey and Minnie waffle.“

“i had the dubai chocolate pancakes and they were fantastic! looked just like the picture too!“

“I really enjoy coming here. Whenever I can, I’ll eat breakfast here and sometimes lunch as breakfast. Everybody is nice and engaging and I appreciate that as a customer. Five star rating all around. Come here for breakfast you won’t be disappointed. However, if there’s something wrong, just let them know and they’ll try to make it right.“

“We visited this morning for the first time. Food tasted excellent & fresh. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu & answered all our questions. Great service, Great food! We’ll be back!“

“So Carolina was our server and she was a wonderful delight and she provided excellent customer service, has an excllent memory and was absouly enjoyable person. Food was good though the bacon and sausage felt a little under cooked. Gravy biscuit looked like they only put 1 table scoop on 2 slices of bread But there French toast and waffles were top tier thick and delicious recommend the pecan syrup.
Thank you Carolina for makeing the service excllent“