I ordered over the phone for a bagel breakfast sandwich with scrambled egg cheddar cheese and sausage patty on a toasted everything bagel. Plus an order of home fries with gravy. Plus they said they take cash or credit and it was for a pickup order that I was going to pick up. It was a good breakfast and I would order from there again. read more

Sunday morning at 11:30 AM. Ordered our drinks...almost 30 minutes before our order was taken. The food was average, although the pancakes are hyped on-line. A lot of regulars. There are A LOT of breakfast places, this one is nothing special. Won't be coming back. read more

Delicious food, great, friendly service. Walking distance to the Hampton Inn. ................... read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Feel bad that I didn't snap a pic, but we were hungry and when we got our order, we just started eating! The service was fast and friendly. We sat at c the counter so able to watch Brenda cook and chat her up too. We ordered breakfast because heard it was good. It was! Just like home, but better because I didn't have to clean up after. I had the Farmer's omelette, was loaded with peppers, onions, potatoes, ham and was covered in white gravy. We also had the French toast, the everything omelette, and the chicken sandwich. Everything was so good, eggs were nice and fluffy, & teeming with ingredients. The French toast was prepared with sourdough bread so it was nice and thick with crispy edges. The coffee was good, a little weak for my taste but it was flavorful. But the best part was the friendliness of the staff. read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - Doorway - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We ate at Brenda's two days in a row while on vacation because it was that good. You can tell this is the type of place where they remember you after one visit, and I love that in a place. The pancakes were delicious! read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

The owners were very nice, fast service, great food. We had our large puppy with us and they served him water and some extra bacon. Which he enjoyed immensly read more

Great food awesome service the ladies here are super friendly and attentive. Will be back

This is a real classic diner where they make everything fresh to order. I had the Brenda Omelet with potatoes and rye toast. It was hot fresh and delicious ! Highly recommend!! read more

Came here for breakfast. I think it's a place for regulars cause honestly, it's not that great. Coffee was awful. Come on, it's a breakfast place, at least have good coffee. So we ordered the regular bacon and eggs and brown toast, with a pancake to start. The waitress brings our meal but there's no home fries. I'm like, I don't get it, where's the home fries? She goes, you didn't ask for them. Excuse me? I'm suppose to say I want bacon, eggs, home fries and toast? Good gawd. So if you're looking for a diner with so so food, bad coffee, and weird service, this is your place. read more

I am mixed on this place. The interior and exterior of the location is subpar. I get what they went for but I just personally don't like it. Something about it just doesn't make it look like it serves good food. The service was average. The food is definitely surprisingly good. I would give it a 4 but the place just looks off. read more

Excellent mom and pop shop!!! Best breakfast in the area... Love the food and the people...

Filling and cost value are a plus. Don't let this hole In the wall diner fool you, it's best to arrive before the morning rush. read more

First time in for breakfast after a run on the causeway. Nice little local place. Don't expect it to be trendy. But the food was honest - hot and fast and good home cooking with a bevy of friendly ladies to help you out. read more

Amazing food. Service top notch. French toast is off the hook!! Always a pleasure to stop in

Breakfast French toasts is excellent. Service fast. Prices low. Looking for a good Mom& Pop breakfast? Look no more. Easy to get to. read more

Awesome little diner with. Superior service. Brenda is an eggsellent cook and prepares the meals right in front of you.

Great spot. Small old school diner feel. Good food, good people and very reasonably priced. I'll be back.

Finally an INEXPENSIVE breakfast spot!! Originally from Michigan, we're used to good cheap breakfast places (ie. Diners & Coney Islands) but in our 5 years of living here we have yet to find a place anywhere comparable until now. Since it was our first time here, we wanted to sample quite a few things. We got a traditional breakfast. Eggs were cooked perfect, hash browns were nice and crispy (like I requested) and it came with a nice thick piece of ham. We also got the French toast, corned beef hash and biscuits & gravy. French toast appeared to be on Texas toast so it was pretty big and tasted great. Biscuits & Gravy were one of the best I've ever had! All that amazing food plus coffee & OJ was only $30 and we came after the morning specials had ended. Family owned and super friendly. Looking forward to our many many returns!! read more

I always see this little place, next to Hurricane Eddie's on my way to and from honeymoon island. We decided to stop in for breakfast after an early morning of shelling. Three kids in our party thought it needed a serious remodel, and I told them all about "dive restaurants" and how they can be the best kind. But Brenda's is somewhere in the middle. It doesn't really have enough personality to be a cool dive, but it also isn't nice or new. There is some kitschy decor, which I like. The two waitresses and the woman on the grill are reminiscent of Betty White. Our waitresses complimented the kids in our party on their behavior, but the other one sneered at them (for no reason). Ours were the only kids in there, and I jokingly asked my husband if this was a 55+ restaurant. Food did not come quickly. It took a little while, which is ok, but we were definitely all ready for it. I had french toast, which was eggy on one side, but still pretty good. Bacon was crispy. Pancakes were bigger than the plate! Corned beef hash was crispy, and there was a different hot sauce on every table to choose from. Home fries were good but without seasoning. I couldn't believe our bill for 5 people was $50. A bit steep, I thought! Next time we'll try another place nearby, but I would come back again I guess. read more

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Great early morning spot in Dunedin. Friendly staff (of one) and food is just right for an early start to the day

Decent little breakfast dinner with decent food. It's typical diner type food. Except, I ordered eggs benny one time, and it was not eggs benny. Eggs benny uses poached eggs not over medium eggs. It was still good enough, but thats false advertisement and not an eggs benedict. It was also hot in there. read more

Did a 1.5 light run from my front door with Brenda's as a halfway goal from breakfast. I was reminded of all the great homemade eats AND great prices. You on your way to Honeymoon Island? Breakfast at Brenda's! Breakfast Specials Every Tues thru Friday! 2 Egg Omelets are the perfect size for me. Grandma's Biscuits & Sausage Gravy are a local fave as are the Blueberry or Chocolate Chip Pancakes! Corned Beef Hash, Steak & Eggs, Smoked Sausage, and more great menu items. I had a two egg Veggie Omelet to die for! Onion, Green Peppers, & Mushroom in melted Swiss with a half order of Grandma's Biscuits! After that, I had to reassess my review UPWARDS! Lunch? Grilled Steak, Cheese, and Onion lead the select sammie with an Egg Salad fave. You got your Burgers & Dogs with Fries & Home Made Onion Rings as well! Be sure to ask for "The Dessert of the Day!" I'll be back this week! read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - Brenda Owning the Grill! - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We found Brenda's on YELP this morning while trying to find a new breakfast spot. We were surprised to find we've passed this hidden gem many times but never noticed it tucked away in the little strip mall near Frenchy's in Dunedin. We were a little worried about the wait after reading a few reviews saying it took a long time to be served but we arrived around 12:45pm and found we were eating within about 25 minutes of being sat which isn't too bad in my opinion. The place is small, it seems like the kind of place that has lots of regulars but the food was good and the prices were great. The staff were friendly and attentive. I had the special which was a breakfast sandwich that consisted of a perfectly cooked over medium egg, american cheese, and crispy bacon on a soft and flakey croissant. It was really good but it did not come with a side so I am glad I ordered a side of home fries because it wasn't huge and I was pretty hungry. My husband ordered the breakfast sandwich on a bagel - scrambled eggs, american cheese, and a thin sausage patty on an everything bagel. His was good too but I would definitely stick with the croissant and bacon. He also had two blueberry pancakes that were pretty big and very tasty with a side of grits that was also very well cooked. Both sandwiches, side of home fries, side of grits, and two pancakes for about $20. I can easily see someone passing Brenda's and thinking it looks like a hole in the wall so keep it moving but I would suggest you stop and give it a try. It was pretty tasty and very reasonably priced! read more

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If you absolutely need breakfast on the Causeway, this place will do. Things that bother me: canned mushrooms and low-grade Swiss cheese, and this place delivers on both. Homefries are on point, and the service is stellar. Outside of that, it's just a-ok. There is a 100% chance that I will not return though. 3 stars for cost effectiveness. My meal was only 8 bucks and change. read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - Swiss mushroom with homefries - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

This is the sweetest little breakfast place. It's like going to grammas for a meal. All prices are reasonable and I got a beautiful rose for Mother's Day! They were extremely busy but worked hard to get everyone fed. I didn't realize that everyone goes to breakfast and the beach but it was worth it. Great job! read more

My first visit at Brenda's. What a great place to start your Sunday! Sitting at the counter watching the way the team works together for each order was better than sitting at a table and looking at your phone. Everyone said hello and welcomed each person into Brenda's as they came in. It was so awesome to hear Brenda speak to each customer as they finished up the masterpiece she had cooked for them. This is an affordably priced, home cooked meal that will leave you excited for next Sunday. I will bring all my family and friends here when they come into town! read more

The menu pricing doesn't make any since so there is price gouging. She has been taking advantage of people for awhile. It happened to me twice. Bad business practice. read more

The food was adequate. It has a very traditional menu and cost was reasonable for the food. The downside was that the ventilation system and that we smelled like our breakfast for the rest of the day. read more

The best breakfast around, small place but friendly ladies and outstanding food!! A must go

Stop by Brenda's on the Causeway on your way to Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, Florida. You won't regret it. Brenda's is a quaint diner offering authentic home cooking options for breakfast and lunch. When you first walk in you smell the delicious goodness. We had the patty melt with French fries, the biscuits and sausage gravy (divine!) and shared a blueberry pancake that was more than enough for two people. The best and most memorable part about Brenda's is the conversation you can have with the locals. A friendly gentleman named Dave gave us pointers about the local spots. We will always stop here. Thanks Brenda! read more

Brenda's On the Causeway - Coffee mug - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

May not be what the doctor ordered if you're watching cholesterol or calories, but hot damn! The food and coffee are so delicious, it's better than homemade! The owner of 30 years is the cook, and she "puts her foot in it." Yum yum eat 'em up!! read more

Wanted a breakfast all day place near where my mom lives and Brenda's came up with great reviews. Contend beef hash and eggs was great. Hash crispy, eggs nice and runny. Will definitely be back. read more

Great family owned business! The ladies are super sweet & such hard workers! The coffee was super and the food was even better! Diner style &watching them cook was great! Love that when someone walks in they say hello!! while working and when you leave they say thank you!! I would give them more stars if that was an option!! Will come back every-time we visit!! I know atleast two are mom and daughter but I would guess they are all family. Great great great place. read more

Delicious. Recommend the bacon, eggs, toast, hashbrowns and sausage gravy.

It's a solid four stars, it's a little hole in the wall that we have been passing for sometime now and decided to try it out, very small place, nice people,, food comes out a little on the slow side at the time we were there, but it was very busy on a Sunday morning and there's only one lady cooking on a small flat top so that is to be expected. They have lots of regulars as we could tell, coffee was very good, blueberry pancakes were excellent, I had a spinach and feta omelette which was fantastic, loaded with fresh spinach which is rare. Will be back. read more

We are visiting from Cincinnati and stumbled upon this place. Portions are very generous and mighty tasty. Ladies who run the place are friendly. I will be back for sure. read more

Love this place. I had eggs Benedict and it was the best that I had. I'll be back!! Local vibe on the causeway. It fills up fast! Coffee is delicious. Go to brendas read more

Has the best blueberry pancakes of any place I have eat they are the size of a dinner plate and plenty of berries in the batter it's my favorite thing on menu read more

I wasn't going to write a review but because there are so many four star reviews, someone needs to to provide an accurate guide. I had breakfast recently on a Saturday. This is a very small restaurant, a main narrow room and a small side room and it's hard to find a seat. It takes a while to get a menu let alone order. There is one cook and a couple of older servers. They are overwhelmed but doing the best they can. I ordered Bacon, a pancake, biscuit, hot tea and an egg cost $10. I applaud them for adding fresh blueberries to the large pancake but it was flat as if they forgot the baking powder. Bacon was over cooked. Took me 10 minutes to get my check. There are other much better breakfast restaurants within one mile, Benedict's, The Covered Bridge for example. Compare and write your review. read more

Do you see all of the four and five star reviews? They are wrong. There are lots of great breakfast places in the area , this is not one of them. If a friend invites you to breakfast here, block them on Facebook, unfollow them on Instagram and never call them again. If you want the genuine Brenda's On the Causeway experience at home, pour yourself a glass of lukewarm tap water, over cook some eggs, then slap a slice of individually wrapped processed cheese on them. Then ignore yourself for about 30 minutes. While you're waiting for your food to get cold, spread a thin layer of grease and dust on every surface in your home. Once your food has reached a state that can be described as "slightly congealed" go ahead and eat! Trying to eat at Brenda's on the causeway is like trying to eat at an ex girlfriend or ex boyfriends house. It's awkward, you get the distinct impression they don't want you there, and you're pretty sure they did something awful to the food. If you happen to be a masochist on a diet, this place might be a treat. As for my wife and myself, we spent an unfortunate morning there developing a stomach ache. Granted, it was our only visit, but it left us with a strong desire to spend our money somewhere else. Thanks Groupon! read more