Cafes near Merritt Island

“I was looking for a breakfast spot to go to and this one had great reviews, so I decided to give it a try! We were sat quickly and our server Tasha was very upbeat, friendly and attentive. Our food came out fast and hot and the portions were huge! All in all a great experience, definitely recommend.“

“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%.“

“It was a bit confusing when we first went in. We ordered burgers and fries with drinks on the kiosk. Then we waited maybe 5 minutes for our food. (They were super busy)
Something to know-You put the condiments on yourself. Which is great! It just would have been nice to know in advance as it made things confusing when ordering and not seeing the condiment option available. Then, when we asked an employee, she seemed confused as to what we were asking and had to ask her manager. Who finally told us that we put them on ourselves.. A sign saying that and employee knowing that would be helpful..🤦‍♀️
Once we figured that out, we were all good. The food came out fast and tasted good. The drinks were refreshing.“

“Your restaurant is not welcoming. I feel like I’m in a church banquet room. By the way, Eastern Jewish People invented the bagel.“

“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."“

“I always look forward to my next meal here! Everything is always amazing“

“This hidden little gem has us hooked! Everything is sooo good - fried green tomatoes, soups, cinnamon rolls, fruit. ETC! This cook is on point and they make you feel like family!!“

“We love this place!! Anything you order will be delicious! The owner makes these GF cookies that are amazing! ❤️“

“Absolutely obsessed with this place. I am unfortunately one of those sugary coffee lovers but their nitro cold brew is so delicious I can drink it black. We look forward each week to their delicious and gluten free baked goods. It’s hard to find actually good tasting gluten-free items and theirs isn’t just good, they’re great! Place is always clean and consistent! A++++ couldn’t recommend them any more than I already do! The Wicked Pineapple is a must!“