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    Backwater

    4.1 (117 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Lemon poppyseed pancakes! Mmmmmmm
    Cheryl G.

    Always great food and excellent service !! Get the gator and waffles, you won't be disappointed. (And the "cook your own pancakes are fun for all)! 5 stars!

    Veggie Okeechobee ice cream
    Sami M.

    The food is pretty good. I really love their vast vegan and vegetarian menu, lots of great tasting options. The ambiance is great and the staff is super friendly and kind. If you have kids this is a great place to go because the personal griddles are a ton of fun. Only downside is the long wait times, but that's common for breakfast spots.

    PERFECTLY DONE
    Delaney S.

    THIS IS A TRUE FLORIDA GEM!!! After seeing rave reviews online, I made a point to visit. I'm so glad I did. The wait time was spot on. We opted for the griddle table. I want to give an extra 5 star review to the server Roxy! She was THE BEST server I've had at a restaurant. She was beyond helpful with explaining the menu. She went the extra mile, making us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Our drinks were always full, and we wanted for nothing. Roxy gave us lots of information on the restaurant and the area around. Dine here. Hopefully, you will get Roxy! Now for the food. We each got the Southern Breakfast with eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or home fries, and toast. We got 1 bottle of the seasonal flavor, pumpkin spice pancake batter, and cream cheese icing. The one bottle made 5 medium-sized pancakes. The pumpkin pancakes were delicious and so much fun to make. It kept us busy at our table. It really made for a fun breakfast experience. The southern breakfast was delicious. The sausage patties were very large and the best strawberry jam with whole pieces of strawberry throughout. The interior embodies the true Florida feel. As a Floridian, I can tell you this is the true Florida vibes. I was obsessed with the gator skull chandelier. I can't wait to come back!

    Pancakes, Eggs, bacon, home fries
    Ashton D.

    I went here because I was intrigued by the griddle feature. The wait was super long, but worth it. The service was excellent. I did the make your own pancakes and I did banana chocolate chip. They were delicious!! I loved being able to cook it in front of me!! I also got eggs bacon and home fries. The food was seasoned well. The decor was giving FLORIDA. It was nice!

    Griddle table, chocolate milk
    Jieun W.

    The pancakes were scrumptiously crispy. Crispy enough for me to want to steal the recipe. I will unveil your secrets, watch me. (Food: 5/5) You will never catch me drinking a carbonated beverage. Childhood left me yet I never left chocolate milk behind. But it was suspicious... cool glass I must say, very tall. I'm a woman, tall is my type. Idk why there was a film at the top of the milk though. Weird. (Drinks: 3/5) Service was good, no flaws but nothing spectacularly exceptional like you would get at those hole-in-the wall places I usually go. But everyone was friendly, checked up on us. And dear god. The pancake menu. Was. Laminated. And had. DRY ERASE MARKERS. Is this heaven? My ordering-anxiety memory loss is being accommodated? (Service: 4.5/5) The decor is giving rustic meets thrift store. Like the breakfast equivalent of Texas Roadhouse vibes but better. Not an inch of wall not covered with picture frames and antiques, my grandpa would have a field day. Nice divider to maximize seating and secluded ish area to minimize noise and stuff probably, overall love what they've done with the place. All vegetarianism left me when I saw the chandelier because that was epic. (Ambiance: 5/5) Crispy pancakes I will be back my love

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    Olivia W.

    If you've never had deep fried French toast this is the place to try it. You would never think French toast with raisin bread would be delicious, but it was an 11/10! The inside decor of Backwater is very eclectic and unique but truly catered to the Florida vibe, the crocodile chandelier was the perfect touch. We also had the roasted Tomato Benedict which was perfectly delicious as well. The wait was short & our waitress was perfect.

    Robyn F.

    Love this restaurant. Sat at the griddle booth a few mins after requesting a table. They do need to warn patrons when sitting down. My mom bumped her knee on the leg of the table. Everything was tasty & flavorful. The vegan bacon was under. Really flimsy & an unappetizing texture. We had 3 orders & put them on the griddle to get them crisp. Food did take a lil while to arrive. Pretty spacious & bar area seating. One of my favs, many vegan options. Recommended.

    Crawfish & Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict
    Ashton D.

    we went here today for a work brunch. overall, the experience was great. the server was kind of rude but maybe she was just a bit overwhelmed because we had a large party. I still tipped though. The food was delicious, and the staff that brought the food out was VERY FRIENDLY and ATTENTIVE! The prices are super affordable as well!

    Play with your food
    Soo C.

    The food was great! We had a griddle table so we could cook our own breakfast. I'm sure that you get your pancakes already made however if you're looking for being creative or have youngsters who need entertained or the young at heart to entertain its fun and they are still tasty. The noise level wasn't very loud and we came in at a not so busy time and were seated within 10 minutes for a griddle tables. Griddle tables are a longer wait. There's lots of variety and the good was great. If you're going in with a larger group you may have to wait a while. This is the 2nd time I've been to one of their restaurants when I was in town to visit and I plan to be back again.

    Desiree R.

    Services was great, friendly and attentive to our large group. Food was okay, not bad but nothing mind-blowing. The griddles are what makes the place unique and fun for all ages. Portions are pretty large so bring your appetite.

    Poppyseed pancakes with a side of scrambled eggs and thick bacon, just like I like my women.
    Tom R.

    This place is amazing. My sister loves this restaurant and it was highly recommended by her. So this morning coming in off of a cruise, she took us there. The food was amazing and the service was great. I was a little hungry and was craving for some pancakes and then it caught my eye. I seen the poppyseed pancakes. So I had to oblige my hunger and ordered this. The taste was so good that you didn't need syrup in my honest opinion. It also came with some thick bacon which were awesomely good and I ordered scrambled eggs. There was so much food leftover that I have enough for tomorrow morning before I fly back to Lone Star state. Forgot to mention, the fried green tomatoes were good, but i like them they not so thick. I did enjoy them but I like my tomatoes slices a little thinner but each is their own, right?

    Bridget H.

    I have visited Backwater several times and it has usually met my expectations--until this visit. We were assigned a server named Mimi, whose behavior was extremely rude and dismissive throughout our experience. After introducing herself, she promptly disappeared. We sat at a griddle table, circled our order, and placed it at the end of the table. Another staff member brought our food. Mimi never checked on us, and when I finally managed to get her attention to ask for a spatula to make our pancakes, she responded with a condescending "yeah, you need that." I was very dissatisfied with the service. I had to ask another server for our check and a to-go box because Mimi was completely absent. Having worked in restaurants, I understand how busy it can get, but her tone and lack of attention were inexcusable, especially for paying customers. The food was delicious and the staff members that did help us were incredible and very kind but Mimi needs to get it together. Don't come here if you're in a rush.

    Michelle G.

    Went here for my friends bday. The waffles were really good and the mimosa flight. It was a bit busy so we waited for a bit but it was worth it

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    Great food service and fun to make your own pancakes at the table. Great for family gatherings

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    I got take out. Everything was there that was supposed to be. Ready on time Always a great meal

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    2 years ago

    Quick service if you do not want to use the grill tables. The portions were more than adequate and the food was delicious!

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    The music is so loud. Service good. Many items fried. Can't get plain French toast. Won't be back unless I'm with kids

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    4.2(67 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I was craving a good French breakfast, and since my favorite spot was closed, I Googled crepes and…read morethis café popped up. So off we went! It's located in a nice shopping center, and the space itself was clean and welcoming. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. My daughter ordered an iced cappuccino and the salmon eggs Benedict. I went with a warm cappuccino and the traditional French breakfast, which comes with your choice of a croissant or a chocolatine (chocolate croissant) I opted for the chocolate croissant along with French bread, butter, and jam. My daughter loved her meal--she said the salmon was perfectly cooked and everything tasted delicious. Her drink was also a hit. My experience, however, was a bit mixed. I had asked for my chocolate croissant and French bread to be warmed, but when they arrived, they were cold--like straight-from-the-fridge cold, not just room temp. The butter that came with it was also hard and cold, so I couldn't spread it on the bread at all. That was disappointing, especially since the rest of the breakfast had potential. All in all, the service was great and the setting was nice, but I wish more care had been taken in warming up my food as requested. I'd still give it another try for the crepes, just with different expectations next time.

    Visited for the first time recently! Very well run restaurant, Sophia was an excellent server, very…read morepersonable and polite with our food changes! Many restaurants we have had problems and attitudes about this. There were 3 of us one had the Sweet Crepe La Melba with Strawberries and ice cream, I was drooling looking at it! We will definitely come back for this crepe either for breakfast or have it for dessert soon! The rest of us order the Savory La Veggie Vegetarian Crepe, it was delicious (hit our crepe craving we've been having!) contained perfectly cooked fresh veggies and nicely decorated with fresh Hollandaise! I'm low sodium and this wonderful meal was not laden with salt! Which is a fantastic perk for those of us on strict diet. The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

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    The Garden of Eden Juicery and Cafe

    4.9(15 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Seriously delicious açaí bowls!! Add almond butter! Super friendly staff. Fresh and beautiful too!read more

    I hate to come and leave a bad review, because this place really is good! It's one of the only seed…read moreoil free establishments in my immediate area. It's a nice place to stop in for a healthy snack or lunch! But they are never quick.... the service is soooo slow. The last 3 times I've gone in, there's never an employee in the front. Sometimes you have to stand there for 5+ minutes before someone comes to the front. A. That doesnt seem safe & B. Maybe have more staff working at once? Once you do get to place an order, it takes forever. I hope they're making it from scratch, so thats what takes so long. Today I placed a to go order - on the menu it said "Hot N Melty Breakfast Sandwich" - but didn't list any ingredients. Okay whatever, I assumed eggs and cheese and it asked if I wanted to add bacon for $4, which I did opt for. Making my total $14.89 It WAS melty...but had 2 small pieces of bacon and boiled eggs! I have never seen that before, lol. Boiled eggs? Not scrambled? On a croissant breakfast sandwich? Is it because they are premade so its just easier? I wasnt expecting that. I also asked for a cup of water (which I've been given before) and I was told they're supposed to be selling the bottles of water. But I didn't want to buy a bottle of Costco Kirkland purified water... also, I needed a cup with a lid because it was for my toddler. Weird experience today. I love this place though. Usually really good food! Just extremely slow service. Friendly staff. But maybe they should consider having additional people working...and give egg options for their sandwiches...scrambled, fried, or I guess...boiled.

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    The Surfinista - The Cabo Especial & an Espresso. Perfect start to my day after watching the best beach sunrise!

    The Surfinista

    4.5(252 reviews)
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    This was a really cool cafe that has a ton of açaí bowls and other breakfast/lunch options. They…read morealso have coffee, matcha and many other drinks. Unfortunately I got a açaí bowl and didn't realize there was wheat granola in it so I had to throw it out. Definitely make sure you ask for GF granola because it comes with wheat by default. The açaí bowl looks very tasty but I was unable to eat it. The protein balls on the other hand were delicious and gluten free. I would recommend them.

    3.5 overall I went…read morehere for lunch while in Cocoa Beach. I enjoyed the service and loved the vibe! I purchased the Barney juice and it was pricy for the size. However, the juice was fresh and delicious! I would buy the juice again despite the price. I would try another flavor too because the Janice was very fresh! My food was just okay! I enjoy avocado toast but the toast used for this was huge like Texas toast. I feel like smaller slices of toast would have been adequate for this dish. The taste was good and I would try another time of the menu when I return. Part of the reason I gave a 3.5 rating was that a patron was having a full on Zoom meeting in the cafe. They were loud and you could hear every word of their meeting. The person was not wearing headphones. It detracted from the chill and relaxing atmosphere. Overall, I will be back and would order another juice and food item. Try The Surfinista if you are in Cocoa Beach. Note that there is limited free parking but there are pay to park spots near the cafe.

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