Cafes near Merritt Island

“We come here pretty regularly on the weekends for family breakfast and it’s always great. All of the servers are incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. Everyone is warm and welcoming. The food is always delicious and out in 10 minutes or less. Always consistent. I always recommend this place to anyone who will listen!“

“Food and pastries are amazing!! A gem for Brevard County 🩷🩷🩷“

“Island Gecko has the best breakfast/lunch food around. your an idiot if you don't give them a try. I have never had a bad meal there. The owner and their staff are so amazing. This place is my go- to 100%.“

“The Beyond Burger was a Beyond Burger. Nothing fancy, but given the context, it was nice to have one available. Others have noted that it's served with no toppings, but that's because they have a topping bar where you can add lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc. as you please. The toppings were quite fresh too! Your mileage may vary, but we used mobile order, and despite being a busy holiday weekend, the order was ready within 10 minutes. Will definitely go back next time we visit KSC.“

“OMG….. This place is amazing the food is absolutely superb and delectable, gonna eat there more and more!!! Please go you’ll see it’s so great!!!“

“Banana River Cafe, 1301 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Beach, FL 32937 5 Stars I swore four years ago I would never go back, yet here I am like fish from yesterfang in the parking lot of a restaurant that at one time (under previous ownership) was my number one breakfast place in Brevard County. After it was sold, it was turned into a joint that wallowed in bad food and even worse service. As I said, that was four years ago. I have since deleted that review. Now, I can say that it is safe to return to the water, but I get ahead of myself. What changed? The new owner/chef is a CIA graduate who did his externship at Michelin Star restaurant Gramercy Tavern in New York City. Emerson Krause turned down a position at the famed restaurant upon graduation to return home and bring Brevard a taste of things seldom sampled in this part of the Sunshine State. I can safely speak for all of my fellow Floridians on the Space Coast when I say, "Thank you, Emerson and welcome home!" After being seated at a delightfully decorated table (I love the paint scheme on the chairs), we were approached by a charming lady named Nicole. Nicole was outstanding in every way a service professional should be. I asked Nicole for an order of the Bacon Sea Salt French Toast, one Texan Potato Stack and a San Antonio Biscuit Bennie. Snapping a few quick pics of the warm environs, I sat back, soaked in the peaceable atmosphere and awaited Nicole's return. The aromas were enticing to such a degree; it was all I could do to take some pictures before digging into the edible artwork before me. First to saunter across my palate was a taste of the Bacon Sea Salt French Toast. One taste and I was deep in Hog Heaven. That bacon! While I love "meat candy" more than almost any other animal flesh, that is not what set this order of the tried and true breakfast staple of French Toast apart. It was the bread and execution. This bread was fresh, thick and griddled to a delightful golden brown. The outside had just the right amount of crunch, while the inside was airy, fresh and wonderfully warm. I could eat this every day and never tire of it. Heaving a sad sigh of regret, I moved on to the next dish to be sampled, the Texan Potato Stack. Every Potato Stack is served with eggs over easy on herb roasted potatoes and topped with jack cheddar cheese sauce with your choice of toast or biscuit. The Texan came with added chorizo, onion, peppers, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. One bite and again, I was done. The flavors cascaded down my gullet like so many drops of gastronomical gratification. The last to dance across my taste buds this morning was the San Antonio Biscuit Bennie. I won't bore you with any more details; suffice it to say that this was on par with the rest of the meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavor combinations were unparalleled in a breakfast biscuit (if this still qualifies as such). The Big Boy says, "If it is breakfast or lunchtime, stop what you are doing and go there right now."“

“The coffee, food, and staff are great and when you combine them with the river view it makes for a great experience. Will definitely be going back!“

“Great spot with mediocre service. Just kidding. They are the best. Love you guys. Lol.“

“Finally had a chance to go eat at this wonderful place. Chicken salad was great! Hubby had the BLT and loved it. The desserts are delicious. Pineapples upside down mini cake and muffins are so good. We will definitely be going back as often as we can. The plus is the cause they donate to! I’ve been an avid fan of this cause for years now. Stop by you won’t be disappointed.“

“Stopped by for a coffee, left happy and ready to move down to Florida. Brian and Jenni made us feel so welcomed. We loved the drinks, the food and the atmosphere! Will come back any chance we get!“