This morning I woke up with a yearning for breakfast biscuits and so I headed out with my trusty iPad to a local diner. As always, to a place I haven’t tried yet. In this case, the Key West Diner in Stuart, FL.
I originally wanted a simple breakfast of those biscuits that were calling me. I figured I’d accompany my biscuits with an order of scrambled eggs and my usual tea latte.
As you would expect by its name, Key West Diner has a nice Key West design and a really nice outdoor dining patio. Inside offered booth and table seating. One suggestion would be for the diner to play Island/boating type music instead of the standard pop channel they had on. This would add to the key West feel. Having said that, let’s move on to the dining experience.
I don’t usually go over what a restaurant offers on their menu since I assume if you’re reading this review you are on their site. Suffice to say, their menu is the typical diner menu.
Looking over the menu of course I noticed they had no biscuits! So much for satisfying my biscuit yearning. At least they had a Taylor Ham and egg on a hard roll. A breakfast I will always happily choose. So, my biscuit breakfast would have to wait for another day. Next I ordered my Latte tea. You guessed it, no steamed milk. One final request topped it all… the WiFi password. Yep, no WiFi! This is clearly not a killer if you’re dining with someone but, it’s definitely a negative for anyone dining alone. I haven’t seen many places that don’t offer WiFi but Key West Diner is obviously one of them. To me, when dining alone, reading on my iPad brings back memories of reading the morning paper while eating breakfast. Or in this case, forcing me to post a review AFTER I leave the location. Enough about what this diner doesn’t have, let’s move on to what they do offer.
First, the service; I was seated quickly by a host and my server arrived soon thereafter. She served me with a smile and brought everything I asked for correctly and efficiently. She did a really nice job of being there when I needed her but not constantly pestering me during my meal. Well done.
Now my meal; My Taylor Ham featured two eggs and two thick slices of Taylor Ham. The eggs were made perfectly as requested (Overeasy) and lo and behold, the sandwich was on a Kaiser roll! It’s not often you get a Taylor Ham and egg on a Kaiser roll (the correct way to make it) but that’s what we had here. Unfortunately, although the Taylor Ham and eggs were spot on,, the roll did not live up to expectations. Sadly it was not crispy on the outside and had more of a white bread consistency. Too bad because I really did appreciate the attempt. My tea was fine (considering the lack of steamed milk)
Bottom line; The key I always ask of any place I visit… would I come back? In Key West Diners case, more than likely, no. Not because it’s bad, simply because it’s nothing special AND it doesn’t offer WiFi.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
w bien
Friendly service, reasonable prices good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean-Luc
Great food and great prices!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Eichhorn
Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn S.
Love it here! Especially Breakfast! Portions are huge, servers couldn't be more friendly and pleasant! So many regulars! So clean with Key West vibes. Definitely leave full and happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabby Mazer
The most bland meal we’ve ever had, waitress got our order wrong and $55 for a grouper Rueben and a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich?! Please save yourself the robbery and lack of seasoning, the snowbirds are keeping this place alive
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mimi Padilla
I truly enjoyed everything about this Dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Sloma
This is not an Italian or French restaurant so while i saw the chilen marsala inwasnt expecting it to be of higher quality but i was infact impressed the chicken nice juicy not over cooked right amount of breading the pasta just right for tenderness the sauce for me could of used some pepper but i like my sauces on the spicy side and i know marsala sauce isnt supposed to be spicy so i won't put that as a negative thats just my preference overall great staff food was good and not to long of a wait got in and out within an hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Pi
Pretty cute diner with good prices and portions. Good to take out, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geri Gallagher
A cozy place to have a meal. Great service and food. I find the breakfast to be the best in the area. Also have specials for early dinner.
Great friendly and prompt service. The coffee and Country Benedict were fantastic and the eggs poached perfectly. SPOT ON. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Beth Giampaglia
Love breakfast for dinner and this diner did not disappoint
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
James wolfe
It was my first time in this family owned and operated restaurant. Everyone was friendly. It was clean. The food was brought out in a timely manner. I highly recommend this this lovely eatery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalie Dimitrion
Came for dinner this evening with my mom, and we had the lamb shank which also came with soup, and it was SOOOO GOOD, so tender!! Kayla our server gave us AMAZING service all while running pretty much the whole restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Whitaker
KeyWest diner always knocks it out of the park. Just had the best breakfast.
This morning I woke up with a yearning for breakfast biscuits and so I headed out with my trusty iPad to a local diner. As always, to a place I haven’t tried yet. In this case, the Key West Diner in Stuart, FL.
I originally wanted a simple breakfast of those biscuits that were calling me. I figured I’d accompany my biscuits with an order of scrambled eggs and my usual tea latte.
As you would expect by its name, Key West Diner has a nice Key West design and a really nice outdoor dining patio. Inside offered booth and table seating. One suggestion would be for the diner to play Island/boating type music instead of the standard pop channel they had on. This would add to the key West feel. Having said that, let’s move on to the dining experience.
I don’t usually go over what a restaurant offers on their menu since I assume if you’re reading this review you are on their site. Suffice to say, their menu is the typical diner menu.
Looking over the menu of course I noticed they had no biscuits! So much for satisfying my biscuit yearning. At least they had a Taylor Ham and egg on a hard roll. A breakfast I will always happily choose. So, my biscuit breakfast would have to wait for another day. Next I ordered my Latte tea. You guessed it, no steamed milk. One final request topped it all… the WiFi password. Yep, no WiFi! This is clearly not a killer if you’re dining with someone but, it’s definitely a negative for anyone dining alone. I haven’t seen many places that don’t offer WiFi but Key West Diner is obviously one of them. To me, when dining alone, reading on my iPad brings back memories of reading the morning paper while eating breakfast. Or in this case, forcing me to post a review AFTER I leave the location. Enough about what this diner doesn’t have, let’s move on to what they do offer.
First, the service; I was seated quickly by a host and my server arrived soon thereafter. She served me with a smile and brought everything I asked for correctly and efficiently. She did a really nice job of being there when I needed her but not constantly pestering me during my meal. Well done.
Now my meal; My Taylor Ham featured two eggs and two thick slices of Taylor Ham. The eggs were made perfectly as requested (Overeasy) and lo and behold, the sandwich was on a Kaiser roll! It’s not often you get a Taylor Ham and egg on a Kaiser roll (the correct way to make it) but that’s what we had here. Unfortunately, although the Taylor Ham and eggs were spot on,, the roll did not live up to expectations. Sadly it was not crispy on the outside and had more of a white bread consistency. Too bad because I really did appreciate the attempt. My tea was fine (considering the lack of steamed milk)
Bottom line; The key I always ask of any place I visit… would I come back? In Key West Diners case, more than likely, no. Not because it’s bad, simply because it’s nothing special AND it doesn’t offer WiFi.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Friendly service, reasonable prices good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great prices!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love it here! Especially Breakfast! Portions are huge, servers couldn't be more friendly and pleasant! So many regulars! So clean with Key West vibes. Definitely leave full and happy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The most bland meal we’ve ever had, waitress got our order wrong and $55 for a grouper Rueben and a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich?! Please save yourself the robbery and lack of seasoning, the snowbirds are keeping this place alive
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I truly enjoyed everything about this Dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is not an Italian or French restaurant so while i saw the chilen marsala inwasnt expecting it to be of higher quality but i was infact impressed the chicken nice juicy not over cooked right amount of breading the pasta just right for tenderness the sauce for me could of used some pepper but i like my sauces on the spicy side and i know marsala sauce isnt supposed to be spicy so i won't put that as a negative thats just my preference overall great staff food was good and not to long of a wait got in and out within an hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty cute diner with good prices and portions. Good to take out, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cozy place to have a meal. Great service and food. I find the breakfast to be the best in the area. Also have specials for early dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great friendly and prompt service. The coffee and Country Benedict were fantastic and the eggs poached perfectly. SPOT ON. Will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love breakfast for dinner and this diner did not disappoint
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my first time in this family owned and operated restaurant. Everyone was friendly. It was clean. The food was brought out in a timely manner. I highly recommend this this lovely eatery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for dinner this evening with my mom, and we had the lamb shank which also came with soup, and it was SOOOO GOOD, so tender!! Kayla our server gave us AMAZING service all while running pretty much the whole restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KeyWest diner always knocks it out of the park. Just had the best breakfast.
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