If you're anywhere near the Space Coast and not stopping at Big Daddy J's, you're missing a launch you'll regret. We grabbed seats at the bar, and right out of the gate the experience was mission-ready. The girls behind the bar were awesome, friendly, attentive, and just had that effortless vibe that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. Now the food... wow. Everything came out fresh, hot, and absolutely dialed in. The burgers were stacked and juicy, the sandwiches loaded, and those sidewinder fries? Forget it. Crispy, golden perfection. You can tell nothing sat under a heat lamp, this was all cooked to order and launched straight to the table. Best way I can describe it given the location... This wasn't just good food, it was a full-on flavor liftoff. Like sitting a few miles from Cape Canaveral and watching a rocket punch through the atmosphere, everything about this meal just took off and didn't look back. Great people, killer food, laid-back atmosphere... this place hits on all cylinders. We'll definitely be back for another launch read more

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Cute spot close to the beach. The biscuit was a generous portion and very soft--great for sharing. It would be even better with honey butter, though I added a bit of barbecue sauce to give it a sweeter flavor. The mac and cheese was very creamy and flavorful. I also enjoyed the fish sandwich, which I added tomato and lettuce to since it doesn't come with them. The tartar sauce on the sandwich was especially good. My friend had the brisket sandwich which she enjoyed with fries. Service was excellent and very attentive. Overall, the food was solid and I had a really enjoyable experience. read more

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Very interesting and overly combative response from the owner of this establishment. (Their response and my original review are below.) Their response suggests that we only waited 35 minutes to get our food and that they make everything from scratch. There must be some underestimation somewhere in your timeline as the food we were served had to have been sitting for at least 10-15 minutes to get as cold as it was when it was served to us. As for us not giving you a chance to make things right, come on. My husband asked to be cashed out for the lemonade he had and that we couldn't eat food served this cold. Your waitress simply told us it was taken care of, to have a nice day, and turned and walked off. When my husband asked again at the front of the restaurant to be cashed out, the young lady at the front told us that if we were going to walk out there's nothing she could do. At no point were we offered to speak with management or to have our food remade. Later on when my husband called we were again given lip service with no attempt to make things right. I get trying to protect your business, but when your customer service is subpar you need to own that. At no point has this establishment offered to make this right. Very disappointed. Big Daddy J's 5 Great Things 3850 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 American Lacey Thomas 169 points 4 hours ago We waited almost an hour for our food. It wasn't even busy. When we did receive it it was the brisket sandwich was cold and the frys had been sitting there. Avoid this restaurant unless you want to wait and get cold food. Food 1 Service 1 Atmosphere 1 Response from the owner 2 hours ago Hello Lacey, we're sorry things didn't go right for your visit. We take guest experience very seriously so we made sure to review your visit and take notes for us to improve. At 1:45pm you were greeted and sat. Our server took your drink order @1:46pm and returned with beverages by 1:47pm. The order was taken @1:48pm and entered to our kitchen. At 2:15 our server brought refills and apologized for the food wait at 27 minutes in. The food arrived to the table at 2:23pm. 35 minutes after order. Now, let us say, that's never our standard, it's just not what normally happens. Having a 1200 dollar hour at 2pm is not typical. Thats a big hour for a small place. Our typical food ticket time at that hour is an 8 minute average. We're fast. But sometimes a perfect storm hits and we do the best we can with the hand dealt. We make everything from scratch and make sure to put love in our dishes. Had you not gotten up, and dropped your tray in our food service window and left after being in the restaurant a total of 35 minutes, we would have most certainly made things up to you. We pride ourselves on service. Man, we got buried, we admit it. However, we unbury well. We are definitely not perfect, and we make mistakes, but we're know for what we do after. Unfortunately you did not give us that opportunity. We understand when you're hungry and traveling, you need food in a timely manner. So 35 minutes may seem like an eternity, we feel you. We apologize you ran into our perfect storm. We take all of this very seriously and we will do things to improve, which has already started. We appreciate your feedback and we wish you safe travels. read more

Kinda loud busy. Probably a good thing for them. They have bingo nights, With $1 shots if it comes up O69. Beer was cold and the girls were cute. I have the Mac on crack with bbq pulled pork. It was a solid choice paired with a shock top. read more

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Food was amazing , drinks were top tier but the star of the show was the server/bartender Haley. From the way she knew what me and my team wanted to how she was the only one handling being alone and taking care of a full house was outstanding this women has a passion for hospitality and food service. if she wasn't at least a supervisor I'd be astonished. Food was amazing service was amazing will be back when I come back from California periodically. CHEERS! read more

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Don't judge a book by its cover, as soon as you walk in you can smell the bbq. Everything is made from scratch and is delicious. I ordered the brisket sandwich and Brussels. Both very tasty. The Brussels seemed carmelized with balsamic. The Mac is super creamy and the cheesecake is a sweet way to finish. It's a lot of food! The servers are super sweet and friendly, really down to earth. read more

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Came here for lunch before heading out of town and was not disappointed!! I got the Brisket sandwich lunch combo and subbed Mac and cheese as a side and O.M.G. Some of the best Mac n cheese I've had in recent memory. It was FAB! And the cheez its crumbled on top added a great extra texture/flavor. The brisket was so tender and tasty and the brioche bread. If I was local this would be a regular spot for sure! Service was great as well, our waitress was sweet and attentive. The inside gives classic barbecue dive but it's still fun and they have at least a couple bars. read more

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Yelp wins again! Found this spot on a yelp search, and it did not disappoint. We came here for lunch when we were visiting before our cruise, and in a space with a bunch of tourist traps, this spot is genuine! Don't sleep on the brined turkey...man that is delicious! I got it as a taco, and it hit all the right notes. Also, their drinks are hefty and reasonably priced. Our sever was a delight, and didn't mind me waiting as I had to make up my mind! Don't let the outside of this place fool you, it's no frills scratch kitchen goodness! read more

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If you are from the Midwest or you just crave some legit comfort food with some drinks while watching a game... you've gotta stop here! Owner is from Denver and the wait staff is so kind. They allowed me to try a tiny sample of the frito pie before ordering the chimichanga... omg . YES. I want to point out that I spoke with the owner about his cannabis drink menu because I thought it was so unique and a great option for people who can't or don't want to drink alcohol. As someone who doesn't use cannabis, he convinced me that next time I stop by, I should consider one of those drinks instead of a beer. Great sales approach! The restaurant is perfect for the days when it's too cold with plenty of indoor seating. Additionally, there is an outdoor area that would be epic for warm, sunny days. Can't wait to stop by again. Thanks for the hospitality and answering all my questions! read more

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In town for a cruise and searched for highly rated places near hotel. This one caught our attention, less than a mile walk. It was hoppin busy! They have a great menu w unique dishes. We wanted to try so much on the menu at once, but settled on their famous burger and the crack Mac cheese. Got the deviled potato salad as a side to the burger too. Friends ordered the turkey tacos and the chimichanga frito pie. We all shared bites of our dishes and everything was so good! My favorite was the crack Mac w brisket! We will try the big fish sandwich next time we visit! read more

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Ordered this to go, was greeted very promptly and handed my food. The bottom of the bag was wet, probably due to the condensation. Both of the foods were very very fresh. The brine turkey was smoky and the bread was dense! But tasty. I couldn't even finish the bread, it was huge! The Mac and cheese was delicious, creamy and cheesy. read more

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Delicious bbq. Lots of brisket dishes. Great happy hour with $5 mixed drinks! Very peppy and knowledgeable waitresses. Will go again

The food is so good. Been coming here since they opened and they never disappoint!!!! Love the BBQ sauce. The service is top notch. As a local one of my favorite spots for beef brisket and parmesan potatoes. read more

After a day at Kennedy Space Center we were starving and stumbled across Big Daddy's. To start with our server Thania was wonderful. Very helpful & fast service. We had the grilled salad & split the Mac & cheese on a spud. It was delicious & plenty for two with leftovers for lunch. Our friends split a grilled cheese with smoked turkey & potato salad. They said it was delicious and ate every bite. For dessert we split 4 ways the Key lime cookie! So good!!! The drinks were also very good. read more

Our hotel recommended it and it was conveniently across the street so we gave it a shot. I would describe big Daddy Js as a comfort food beach shack. We had tacos, Mac and cheese and the deviled egg salad and they were all amazing. The portion sizes are huge and even after the server helped us out we had leftovers which I am never opposed to:) the Mac and cheese and deviled egg potato salad in my photos are the snack size which is the smallest portion. the service was excellent and everyone was super friendly. read more

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Another amazing experience The restaurant was full and we sat at the small bar. We had the brisket wrap and pork wraps and the fries. Placed our order and beverages and nearly immediately got our order. The fries are fluffy, not greasy and delicious Our server running the back bar was excellent, funny and professional dealing with everything Thania. A credit to the business. She gets 10 stars! read more

We stopped in for dinner on a Tuesday night. I liked many of the menu options and had a hard time choosing. I opted for the pulled pork bowl which was like a burrito bowl and I loved it. Fresh veggies combined with pork and rice. Our table was very happy with their choices as well. Service was excellent. Our server made some good suggestions. The vibe was very casual, a mix between bar and restaurant. We couldn't stay for bingo but are going back the next week to play. Free bingo cards and locally sponsored winnings. Can't wait. Get there early to get your seat because it was fairly crowded as we walked out on bingo night. read more

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EVERYONE WANTS A BIG DADDY! AWESOME EVERYTHING! Lots of choices! This place was great. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the drinks were great. You will not be disappointed. We came here for dinner before our cruise the next day. We started with some refreshing drinks they have a diverse bar. We ordered the Big Daddy Double Smash which was delicious with fried onions and a little BBQ sauce. The boys loved the fries, I got the potato salad and it was amazing with bacon and green onions. They also ordered the brisket taco and brisket slider. They liked them both but said the taco was even better than the slider. The crack Mac was so creamy and delicious everyone loved it. We would love to try many more things on the menu if only we lived close, it had a lot to choose from. Our server Hailey was a sweetheart and checked on us often. She made the experience even better! We need a Big Daddy in So.Cal! read more

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Nothing fancy on the outside or inside but very spacious parking, outdoor seating and indoor seating. Decor is nothing special. Bathrooms are old but adequate. Comfortable booth and tables. Staff are extremely friendly and efficient. We were a party of 4. Big interesting menu. I was expecting pizza and chicken wings. They weren't on the menu. Our group Ordered pork tacos, Mac and cheese grilled cheese, bbq pork sandwiches and fried chicken sandwich. Tried the potato salad and another had French fries. Potato salad is meh. Food was hot, staff friendly, comfortable seating. Prices were fair. read more

Located in an old fast food restaurant, admittedly the outside of the building leaves a lot to be left desired. Inside though they're cooking up some pretty good comfort food! The fives refer to their five specialties: Pork, Turkey, brisket, Mac and cheese and Frito pie. I got three tacos with all three meats. Tacos come with a side of bbq sauce and were delicious! Also tried the Brussels and Mac and cheese which were also tasty! Would definitely come back, the service here is friendly and great! read more

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Great food. Great service. MAN, the brisket and brine turkey were delish!!!! Will be back. Oh and don't forget the watermelon spritz!! Yummy!!! Great music playing 80's hits. A lot of tall seating and few booth/table plus two bars read more

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The food was very good- the Mac and cheese, the Mac and cheese grilled cheese, and the fries were exactly what I'd hoped it'd be and better. Our server Niki was so friendly and helpful! The food and excellent service made it a great stop and I would come back next time I'm in town! read more

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Found this place because of you guys on Yelp! Thank you, it's a gem! Large portions, decent prices, exceptional and friendly service. And drinks were only $5! Frito pie was really good, and I got the biscuit bread which I had no idea was like the size of an actual loaf! I got red beans and rice which came out more of a side portion than an entree, and the biscuit which I intended to be my side was beyond an entree size both were delicious! We got a chicken strip kids meal for our 2 year old and it was larger than many adult size chicken strip baskets and came with 4 strips. We didn't like the BBQ sauce but everything tasted great with ketchup. Deep booths and comfortable seating. When we come back to town next year we will definitely be back!! read more

First- I rarely ever review anything, like ever. HOLY YES this place is the real deal- waitress is super sweet, the food is to literally die for, and the music keeps it fun. Try the smoked pot roast loaded fries- this will change your life!!!!!!!!! EAT HERE!!!!!!! Nicki is amazing! read more

This place is awesome!!!!!!! The food is always great! The staff all works together and they are so friendly. I had the brined turkey taco, the turkey was moist. I also had the pressed reds....OMG....so good. My son had the fried chicken sandwich, it was a generous piece of chicken. My husband had the turkey wrap, said it was good. Then, we had the carrot cake, more than enough for 3. It's a very generous and delicious piece of cake . Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Amazing food, very attentive service, incredibly quick turnaround on food, unique menu, chill vibes. Will recommend to anyone and everyone visiting cocoa beach. read more

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This place has really delicious food. We stopped by for late lunch and sat outside. Service was great. Location is great. We (2 adults, 2 kids) ordered crack mac snack, mojo pork sliders, smoked crack mac grilled cheese sandwich, kid cheeseburger and fry, and pork tacos. It was seriously the best food we had during our whole trip. Portions are very generous. read more

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New to the area, just flew in today. So glad we made this stop. It was so bomb! Everything made from scratch and you can certainly tell. My son said it was the best cheese sauce he ever had. I had the fish sandwich and it was huge and hot. Husband had turkey loaded fries and it's was so good do not read more

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My wife and I had lunch here today. Service was fantastic, and the food was amazing. Very unique menu and story.. everything is made fresh. Highly recommend. read more

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Food is fantastic and just different enough for a new experience. If you want a relaxed casual meal that is delicious, then this is the place for you. They even have a very unique drink menu if you like your drinks enhanced. Glad we came. Our waitress was fantastic by the way, you definitely want to take Tonya's advice. read more

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We stopped here for lunch while staying in the area. We saw the great reviews so had to give it a try! First and foremost, server Sara was great!! Okay, where to start with the food? I think whatever you get will be great. The Mac n cheese is so good, the brisket taco and smoked turkey tacos are excellent, the BBQ sauce is sooooo good, the brisket enchilada was fantastic, and even my father in law's brisket salad was soooooo good. Oh and the potato salad was very good, just needed salt. Now let's talk beverages. My father in law and I partook in the THC beverages. Let's just say we had a super chill afternoon!! I also tried the simple margarita and loved it. Florida bartenders always know how to make a "real" margarita! My mother in law (the ice tea critic) said the freshly brewed unsweetened iced tea was excellent! read more

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This was probably the best BBQ I've had in a really long time. We stayed for 5 days and ate here 2x. Pork and Brisket was delicious. Crack Mac is a must try. Their Brussel Sprouts were top notch. The Potato Salad had it all. Beers were cold. Prices were on point. Service was friendly...since the food isn't pedestrian bs be prepared to wait a Southern minute but it's worth the wait. Sad that I am leaving and it might be a long time before I come through these parts but I am grateful for the experience and the culinary knowledge...Ill do my best to recreate the magic. I can see why this place has a 4.7+. Ambiance is very chill, kid and family friendly. read more

Always great food and a great price. The server was super friendly this last time, as I got takeout. I've tried their Mac, brisket, pork, tacos, and biscuit and I recommend all of it. They have some happy hour foood and drinks as well. read more

Small But Mighty Great Food ! Fresh & Hot BBQ Of course I couldn't make up my mind between smoked turkey (( REAL TURKEY )) and beef brisket... Our tag team waitpersons were Tonya & Emily I believe they could have served the entire restaurant With smiles .. they checked each table as they walked by ! On Point service with Smiles & excellence! Hubby had the brisket sandwich & potato salad.. By the time I got my phone out he had inhaled 1/2 the potato salad ( loved it all ). My sliders were SUPER Delicious! We had our dog Lucky with us so she got a side of smoked turkey !! Try it You'll Love it read more

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If only there were 6 stars!! Ate there on Friday night and it was awesome. We started with 3 appetizers because we couldn't make up our minds. Deviled egg potato salad and baked biscuit were good. The Mac and cheese. Outstanding!! I had brisket grilled cheese and it was good. Today and cheesy. Jess had baked potato loaded with their smoked turkey. And Jess is not a fan of turkey. She freaking loved it. I did too lol. Ended with triple chocolate whoopie pie that was more dense than the the soft cake I'm used to, but still good. Overall awesome and can't wait bring the kids. Our server was excellent and it's a casual and fun atmosphere. read more

Sorry for the lack of photos, but this place is AMAZING! The food was fantastic, house made bbq sauce is out of this world! I got a brisket sandwich on the lunch special menu (suggested by my gracious server), a generous portion of perfectly seasoned, juicy brisket on Texas toast and the most unique fries I've ever experienced. The staff was more attentive than any restaurant I've ever been to as well. I can not say enough about the staff and service. It gives surfer/sportsbar vibes, but I just plain don't care about decor in a place with such good food and such IMPECCABLE service. If I could give it more stars, I would. 11/10 will be back again! read more

Food was great, got the brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese Haley the waitress was awesome Music was good read more

Plenty of seats for a quick lunch bite. Friendly and super fast staff. Got the lunch combo special of a brisket sandwich and fries. Excellent flavor with or without extra sauce provided. Best BBQ in area. read more

If you like smoked BBQ- go to Big Daddy J's! The food and service are AMAZING! https://bigdaddyjs5gt.com/ If i could give them 10 stars it still wouldn't be enough! The food is AMAZING and SO fast! read more

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Extremely fast service--we got our food in 5 minutes. Great cocktails and comfort food. Our waitress Nikki was an absolute doll.