Great breakfast spot with a fun, relaxed vibe and very friendly staff. Service was quick, portions were generous, and the overall experience felt easy and enjoyable. It's clear why this place is so popular. Some menu items are hit-or-miss and don't always match the hype, but overall it's still a place I'd come back to. read more

I'm having a hard time seeing how this diner has a 4.5 star rating. The good: within walking distance from our hotel, we were seated quickly, and the biscuit was the star of my meal. The bad: the food was ice cold, there doesn't seem to be air conditioning in the restaurant, and if you ask for scrambled eggs - you'll be served with egg beaters versus fresh eggs. The corned beef hash - not worth the $8 upcharge when it's cold and the fat has congealed read more

We ate here two mornings in a row because it was close to our hotel and we enjoyed it enough to come back! Just like Crabby's, "beachside" is in the name but it's more beachside adjacent, which is fine. We saw 2 local police officers and what we thought were other locals there, so we knew it must be good. The first morning hostess was very young and kinda had the Gen Z Stare about her, but she seated us just fine, if a bit unenthusiastically. Our server, who ended up taking care of us both mornings, was fantastic: very down to earth and personable. Oh and they have Coke Zero, my favorite! (Sometimes it's hard to find) I ordered the Breakfast Burrito with hash browns and my husband ordered the Chicken Fried Chicken with home fries. The description for my burrito says "eggs, cheese, sausage, and crushed avocado". But it was like 85% egg, 14% cheese and avocado, and maybe 1% sausage. I'm not even sure I would have known sausage was in it if the description had not said! It was good, but they could really stand to increase the sausage in the burrito. The hash browns were good, very crispy and simple. My husband loved his chicken and it also came with a huge serving of eggs, a biscuit, and home fries. He said those were a bit deceiving because they didn't seem like home fries - but they were still good. He really loved his breakfast and I enjoyed mine, but was a bit disappointed. The second morning's hostess was more friendly and we got the same server from the day before, who almost remembered our drink order! This time, I got the Surfer Omelette with grits and wheat toast and my husband got the Smokehouse with bacon and a biscuit. I loved this omelette more than the burrito although once again, it was a bit skimpy on the meat (this time, bacon instead of sausage) but it still had more than yesterday's burrito, which wouldn't have taken much. Still, I polished it off and was thoroughly pleased. My husband liked the Smokehouse but said yesterday's chicken was way better. His main disappointment was the biscuit - he could tell immediately that it was a leftover biscuit from yesterday. It was crumbly and cold, unlike the fresh warm biscuit from morning #1. So he and I had opposite experiences both days: he loved morning #1 but I loved morning #2. It's a cool place, with good service, food comes out fast and good, and they play classic rock or what I hear kids these days calling "Grandpa Rock"? Anyway, highly recommend this place if you're in St. Augustine! read more

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Excellent casual 1950s diner style breakfast! The service was friendly and they kept the hot coffee full. The country fried steak meal with eggs toast and hash brown...chefs kiss! The gravy on the steak tasted like old school country gravy...Enter nostalgia. The hashbrown casserole had a slight kick to it, mild spicy no need for any hot sauce which was a nice surprise very tasty. The beignets the table over ordered looked good will probably try those next time. Filled up by 9 am! read more

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We ate here two mornings on their outdoor patio while on our honeymoon, mainly because hubby likes breakfast all day offerings and I'm more of a bring on lunch girl. Because I'm a planner with a picky eating hubby, I always study the menus of restaurants beforehand so there are less disappointments. This one was a winner and the main draw in for me was the seafood crepes and they did not disappoint! Hubby had the big breakfast. Day two I had the sunrise burger with hash browns and all the hubby wanted was pancakes. Definitely a winner! read more

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Came here just on a Sunday morning and we didn't have to wait no time at all with around 10 people! Service was super fast and the server was extremely friendly . Food was fresh and it came as we order it! The omelette with the potatoes was delicious! Super cute diner style breakfast spot ! read more

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Best restaurant ever the food is amazing incredible the staff is so friendly and helpful and understanding sweet it is organized and clean I appreciate them so much thank you so much for working so hard for the community and others it is so nice very delicious made fresh i love it so much! From lauren read more

Great service we had a table of thirteen and Max was our waitress who did a great job. She made sure everyone was taken care of. I had the Smokehouse Classic which was 2 Eggs, bacon, home fries and a bagel. Wife had the Neat Lovers omelette (4) eggs and split it with her sister. My over medium eggs were perfect not crazy about the home fries not what I expected. Otherwise everyone else's meals were excellent. My wife and sister both loved their omelette they split. The place has a great vibe love the atmosphere of the place. Will still give it 5 stars beside the potatoes read more

Beachside Diner - Yankee Stadium subway station. I have been there many of times. - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Decor is fun - gives it a great atmosphere! Service was friendly, excellent and knowledgeable! Hair of the Dog Bloody Mary was great. The mix was not too spicy and tasted great! The marinated bean had a serious kick to it, though. The Brunch Tower Bloody Mary was huge! Same flavorful mix but enough chicken and waffle to serve on a side plate and take leftovers home. Coffee was excellent and refilled as needed. The 2-2-2-2 was great! A side of hash browns were also fantastic!! read more

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Late breakfast at Beachside. Love this place. Plenty of parking friendly staff great food. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Beachside Diner - Yummy love their biscuits and grits are delicious. - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Beachside Diner was fantastic. It had a great feel from the moment you walked in the door.. We split the shrimp and crabmeat crepes. They were AMAZING! We each had a hash browns casserole. The food was great. Our server, his name escapes me right now, sorry, he was there when we needed him, but he didn't hover. He seemed to know what we needed before we asked. The ambiance was a lot of fun. This place kept busy, and the staff did not appear, at any time, overwhelmed. read more

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Went for late Valentine's lunch. Hubby had the fish and chips and I had the Cobb salad with a mimosa. Both meals were great. Highly recommend this place and will will return again. read more

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My husband and I came in for a late breakfast on MLK and enjoyed a protein heavy breakfast. We got the protein combo that had eggs, bacon, and sausage. Very yummy. Service was very quick. Cute diner setting by the beach. They also have a military discount :) read more

Beachside Diner - Protein Combo - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Great diner! The food was good, and unique, but stuck to the good diner feel. The wait for a table wasn't bad even on a busy Sunday morning. The service was wonderful- kind people, helpful. A little slow but honestly the place was slammed. The coffee was also great and the Bloody Mary was excellent! Definitely a top notch diner. read more

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A perfect Beachside Diner the name says it all. Elevated diner food. Portions are huge. Recommend the chicken biscuit over and over their chicken is phenomenal. The crab and shrimp Benedict was fantastic with a side of hashbrowns. No one had complaints and service was excellent with the waiter refilling coffee often and giving suggestions. We will be back. read more

Beachside Diner - Broken Egg & Chicken Biscuit - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

4.5 Service- Host didn't really smile. Waitress was amazing and super friendly. Vibe- super cute and retro inside, nice covered outside for fresh air. Food- Waffle was good, eggs were ok. Cheesy hasbrowns still had some crisp and received a thumbs up. Regular breakfast with gravy also had a thumbs up. Shrimp tacos- basic fried shrimp, but met the needs of my daughter. She added some of my avocado to them. Avocado toast- two pieces, lots of fresh avocado. Wheat toast, plainer- healthy option. French Dip- roast beef, but very good and flavorful. Bloody Mary- cucumber vodka infused in house, added datil for some spice. Very good with fresh veggies. Will be back! read more

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Very clean! Love this place! Has to be the best breakfast on the island. Always fresh and hot. You can make it simple or get a large breakfast with many options. Never tried lunch but menu looks great. read more

Beachside Diner - Simple but good! - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

My husband and I decided to try something different for breakfast. It turned out to be a great decision. Beachside was recommended to us and while waiting for one of our cars to be serviced at a close by dealership, we had breakfast. We knew it had to be a good place as the line was FOREVER long to be seated. We decided to take seats at the bar which definitely cut down on the wait, at least for us. It only took about 5 minutes for our order to be taken after we were seated. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive to her tables/seats at the bar. She was quick to respond to every need and tried to make small take with each customer, as best she could. She was definitely earning her paycheck this Saturday morning. The food came out relatively quickly after the order was placed. Our came without mistake, which was surprising given the quantity of orders that morning. Now that the dealership has moved we will have to intentionally make the trip to "the island" but I know it will be well worth it. Beachside Diner has definitely been added to our rotation for breakfast! One can only take so much Cracker Barrel!!! read more

Might b the best breakfast of my life. Honestly was very good. Quick service. Nice place read more

Busy classic diner on St Augustine Beach. We arrived around 10:45 and the diner was starting to get busier (we waited 15 minutes). They have juices, coffee, tea, bloody marys, prosecco and even spiked coffee. I ordered the spiked latte with kailua. For brunch I went with the avocado toast, which was really a piece of toast with sliced avocados and tomatoes with a side of pickled onions. Also ordered a side of cheesy hash brows, excellent!!! With good food and fast service this is a great brunch spot, just don't forget your spiked coffee ;) read more

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A mailer had a buy one, get one entree coupon for Beachside Diner limited to certain hours on weekdays. We tried it on New Year's Day and got a Sunrise Burger that includes a fried egg, a Reuben and a spicy chicken wrap with pickled Jalapeños. Our sides were French fries, chips and a Caesar salad. Everything was good -- especially the burger and spicy wrap. The side salad was small but made me want to try their Cobb and Caesar salads that are entrees. The outdoor seating has heaters, nice on a sunny but chilly day. The server was prompt and friendly even thought the place was packed for the holiday. read more

What a busy spot! Granted, we went on a holiday weekend, but I guarantee this place is like this all the time. It's a super cute spot right across from St. Augustine Beach. Parking is onsite, but kind of limited, so it's best to get there early if you're wanting to catch breakfast before going about a full day in town. We were told it would be about a 25 minute wait for a table for two. We only actually waited for about 10 minutes. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but since it was chilly, we chose to sit indoors. Our server was friendly and took our drink and food order within 5 minutes. My cappuccino was bitter, which was a disappointment, so I asked for a glass of water instead. My son ordered the Mickey Pancake with chocolate chips and I ordered a Classic Breakfast, which consisted of two eggs (your choice of style), your choice of bread, your choice of potatoes (home fries or hash browns), grits or salad. I went with over easy eggs, with white toast, hash browns and a side of bacon. The food took awhile to get to us: approximately 25 minutes. I was about to ask if we had been forgotten, when the food arrived. It was all cooked to perfection and tasted great. I would return, but probably on a lesser busier day of the week. read more

Beachside Diner - Mickey pancake - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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What a great breakfast spot. The cute and squeaky clean interior is reminiscent of a fifties diner. On this beautiful morning we opted for dining on the patio facing the A1a. We got there at opening and were promptly seated by the cordial seater. Our waitress Jackie got there promptly to take our order. DD opted for crab and shrimp eggs Benedict and I chose the spicy chicken and waffles. Both dishes were generous and absolutely delish. Loved the atmosphere (minus the loud drunk at 7:00 am woman at the corner table) and the top notch service. read more

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Great spot for a quick breakfast. Lots of options with lunch side of the menu starting at 11:00 with breakfast u til 2:30. Great staff and friendly service. Eggs Benedict was good, home fries, and bacon. Also tried the corned beef hash but wasn't a huge fan of their preparation. Good food, good service right across the street from the beach. read more

We tried this place twice while there for the week, it's great! Will not disappoint, food & service was amazing, my hubby loved the chicken with gravy & I loved the eggs Benedict, so flavorful & worth every dime!! St Augustine was a gem to visit, would love to go back in the summer. read more

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Sitting on the patio at Beachside on A1A is a pleasant brunch experience. First, start off with their spicy, veggie filled Bloody Mary's! People love the spicy chicken and waffles for good reason, they are delicious! And who doesn't love crab and shrimp on their Benedict? The manager checked on us and the servers were attentive. Afterwards take a walk to the beach and see how much the restoration has lasted. read more

Their breakfast was very yummy and service was super fast I loved all the decorations glad we tried them for Breakfast read more

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Great food and lovely bar service for breakfast. Would return again. The place is packed but efficient at turn over.

I really enjoyed my breakfast at Beachside. I found it on a whim, while searching for places to get omelets in St. Augustine, then stumbled upon a picture of their chicken and waffles, which I knew I had to order. It was not disappointing!! First of all, just know that if you're sensitive to spice like I am, the spice is in a dry rub that they can bring on the side. Honestly, the chicken tastes great and really doesn't need it IMO. Also, it's boneless chicken, which I strongly prefer in my chicken and waffles. The waffle is nice a fluffy and it was all in all, just a fantastic dish, with a HUGE serving. I also had the latte, which was strong and delicious, along with a cup of fresh squeezed orange juice, which I loved. We went on a crowded Sunday morning and for a table of 2 waited about 30 minutes (we were quoted 45, so were happy with that). There's plenty of seating in a nice park outside where people waited. The service was helpful and efficient, but it's a fast-paced diner environment, so it was quite loud inside and the turnaround time between getting your menu, asking for your orders, and getting your food to your table is all pretty quick. Since I already knew what I wanted, it wasn't an issue for me, but you may want to plan ahead for that. Also, can't forget to mention the quirky elements and 1950's decor, which was really cool. It kinda looks like Johnny Rockets, for those who are familiar. Overall, it was a great diner experience, and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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Food was amazing Staff was polite and efficient Prices were reasonable and a nice atmosphere all around. read more

Great food, attentive service, wonderful outside dining area - an awesome breakfast experience.

Once again a great breakfast in a great restaurant walking distance from our place. The crab and shrimp crepes were amazing. The old timers had a half order of biscuits and gravy with bacon, eggs and fruit. It was delicious. The restaurant is a great place with really friendly staff. read more

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We both had chicken Caesar salads, and they were made to our specs. Efficient service. Friendly staff. Prices weren't bad. A pleasant diner, and dining experience. We'd definitely go back! read more

Amazing! The food, the service, all of it was great. We stopped for breakfast and we were full until dinner. The tacos had delicious flavor with the goat cheese. The hash browns were the perfect mix of crispy and tender. The hot sauce added extra flavor to everything. We will definitely be back on our next trip to St. Augustine Beach. read more

Place was pretty decent few months ago we would visit 4-5 times a week but since a few workers left or something it's slow and cold food. Hopefully they get same crew back. Whoever makes the sausage gravy should go back to the drawing board it's like paste! read more

This place deserves its stars! You're getting 4 from me for food and overall experience but Jackie warrants the 5th star. She is the kind of server that makes me wish I were a local and able to frequent your establishment regularly. I'm not just referencing my personal experience but also basing it on watching how she interacted with all of the customers. You are lucky to have an employee like her. My reviews of some of the other establishments in the area aren't as kind. Keep up the good work...and could ya stay open later? We tourists suffer from the current evening options. read more

This place is great! A large group of us stopped in on a Sunday morning for brunch. We were seated really quickly even though they were very busy. They turn over tables pretty fast. Loved the nostalgic decor! Food was excellent. Big portions, even the kids menu, and great prices. Everyone enjoyed their meals - from burritos to waffles/pancakes to the power bowl. I always go for the Benedicts and the shrimp/crab one did not disappoint. Great coffee as well! We also got the dátil Bloody Mary which was perfect too. Despite all the awesomeness, there were 2 items that resulted in me giving 4 stars: while our waitress was awesome, we were not asked about splitting the check. Don't know if maybe this place just doesn't do that for ease but I've never not had a server ask this with a large group. The other reason was the temperature on the inside. We were dripping sweat, it got way too hot inside. We'll definitely be back given how good the food is. read more

I would highly recommend this breakfast spot, posing as a 90s cool diner. Bloody Mary's are good, the biscuits are perfection and the omelets are delish. The service was eh.....not the friendliest. I understand working in tourist towns can be difficult, but there were no smiles exchanged and I felt like a bother asking for anything from the bartenders. I'd overlook that for the food, music & vibes. read more

Lovely outside seating for a breakfast spot. Dog friendly. We were here in a Sunday and had no wait to get in, however around 9:30 am it was packed. The food was wonderful. The crab and shrimp Benedict was my favorite and I would order again and again. read more

Beachside Diner - Crab and shrimp Benedict - Diners Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We had a delicious breakfast served up with awesome service from Olivia! Breakfast Sammy with the best home fries we've ever had! The omlette was hearty and delish, we also got the chicken and waffles yummy!!! Washed it down w an espresso martini and iced Irish coffee!! Overall a wonderful experience!! We will definitely be back!! Thanks beachside diner! read more

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