This place is an oasis in the sea of "overdone". The food is great and the service is outstanding. The owner is to cook and the baker. She makes special baked goods almost daily. I wish they were open more often. read more

Repeat visit, not the same experience to be clear. Food was ok, not special. A tad slow today as well. YMMV, and I hope it will.

Great view, Breakfast was spot on, eggs were PERFECT, pancakes were light and fluffy, bacon was crispy. Great service, Kaylee was our waitress, she was sweet, and funny. read more

By The Sea has all the beachy cafe vibes you could ever want. It is seriously such a dreamy, cool place! There is a really nice covered patio out front where you can eat and literally listen to the sounds of the ocean waves from the beach right across the street! They have a lot of good breakfast options, and really reasonable prices. Our waitress was super sweet, I think maybe she was the owner? But both her and her husband work there and they were gems. The food was okay. To be honest, it looks better than it tasted in my opinion, but I still enjoyed the meal. The pancakes were huge and fluffy, but they didn't have a ton of taste. I really liked the addition of the apples and cinnamon on them, that was unique and fun. Overall I just loved sitting at this quaint cafe, it was so peaceful and I would definitely come back! read more

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Food was good service fast small but worth the visit. They had key lime cake so good.

I wish this place were open for dinner too. This is the best breakfast and lunch place we have found here. The owner is a nice lady who makes good herself. They have such a big variety of choices. 5 types of bread, four types of pancakes, etc.. they have a lot of vegetarian options and can accommodate a few vegan options too. I have a stomach ulcer and they brought me a cup of oatmeal with no milk or fruit in it. Also, the waitress Amy did such a good job. She was very attentive and friendly. When we were eating, people were coming out saying they made a right call choosing this place. I guess we are not alone in this. read more

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By the Sea Cafe is the cutest beach cafe! We stopped by Sunday around noon while down here for a wedding. Denise gave us the warmest greeting and let us choose where we wanted to sit. She took our drink order and left us to look over the menu. There is a good amount of food to choose from. We decided breakfast today. I got the short stack of chocolate chip pancakes with a side of bacon. Everything was amazing and the pancakes are huge! I couldn't finish all of them. My bf got the Ocean City Special. He swapped the pancakes for french toast. He got two scrambled eggs with cheese, grits with cheese and bacon. He said it was tremendous. We also split a piece of homemade pumpkin pie which was delicious! We will definitely be coming back here to try their lunch and new dinner menu. You can't beat the view of the ocean! Thank you Denise, Chef and Kennedy for you wonderful hospitality and amazing food. read more

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We had breakfast here today- walked over from hotel next door. Nice views outside of the ocean, we were hot so we ate in. Good selection, we were hungry and had the ocean city sampler- chef's pancakes were outstanding, potatoes were delicious as well. Wife liked the fruit options and blueberry pancakes. Amy's service was awesome! They do bbq later on, they have their own smoker. We'll be back! read more

We have eaten here twice- great service and super food . Recommend the Veggie Omelet- egg biscuit and french toast. Very dog friendly

My husband and I had a wonderful breakfast at By the Sea Cafe. The special was cinnamon rolls which were delicious. Amy, our server, was friendly and funny. The food was amazing, especially the hash browns which you can get with onions and green peppers. We will return! read more

Finally got to try thus place for breakfast. Every time I drive by it's closed so I wasn't sure if it was preeminently shut down. Anyhow, we got breakfast and ordered the Brutus (something or another) which was hash browns loaded with cheese and an egg. This was super simple but good! The potatoes were cooked well I just wish the cheese was a bit more melted. Also got the breakfast with eggs, hash browns, bacon and blueberry pancakes. The bacon was really good and cooked perfectly, just wish there was more than 2 tiny pieces. The pancakes were also good, very fluffy and had fresh blueberries; would have been nice if the whipped cream was homemade. The only downside was the coffee...it was bitter and not enjoyable. We sat outside and it was a very laid back and nice vibe with ocean views. read more

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So awful. I had to send my first order back as it was overcooked. I ordered something else. They said they would rush it. I couldn't even finish it. Hash browns were just a greasy mess. In their defense, they took it off the bill, but the only good thing about that place was the view and the local cat. And glass plates in the photos? Yeah those don't exist. Paper plates, and styrofoam cups. read more

By The Sea Cafe - Big greasy brutus - Cafes Near Me - Flagler Beach, Florida

The servers kids were there and she had to tell them multiple times to stop causing problems because it's the place where she works. An apple was thrown out the front door from them fighting. Service was very slow and they also had us sit there for 20 minutes because they couldn't figure out their card machine. I highly recommend going down the road to Java Joint instead. read more

Saw this little cafe by the beach and decided to give it a try. We ordered Country Eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, and a side of hash browns. After a long wait, we got our food and let me say we were more then disappointed. The country eggs benedict had no flavor and soggy but the muffin was hard. The hash browns were burnt. Pancakes were good. Service was not very good. read more

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Flagler Beach, found this place by accident and fell in love with it so I spent the night on the beach in my truck. Next morning I found By The Sea Cafe I had egg Beni. The food was the best and the people are so friendly it was like having breakfast with my friendly neighbors that really enjoy cooking. I almost didn't want to give a review because this place is so heavenly I don't want it to get spoiled. read more

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The Cuban Pork Meal and the Cuban Sandwich are AMAZING! The pork is perfect! The service is EXCELLENT!!! Highly recommend read more

We called over about 20 min before closing and they graciously took our to go order and made sure we had everything we wanted. The BBQ sandwich was great, and the staff was friendly. read more

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Service was not good. Sat in full Sun waiting for 15+ to get noticed. No coffee on Sunday morning for half hour. Food was plenty and good. Won't be back and we are locals. Too many good ones out there on A1A. read more

Finally got to try this cute cafe with amazing ocean view on A1A. Still on my quest to visit every restaurant in Flagler. We went there for lunch on a cloudy Saturday. I had seen the sign for slow cooked bbq and finally needed to try it. Put on our masks and walked inside and they told us all outside seating, which was good, that's what we wanted anyway. Found a. Great spot again, overlooking the beautiful Atlantic. Lots of sandwiches and burgers on the menu but fyi, NO Beer. My husband and I split a JUMBO pulled pork sandwich with Coleslaw on top and a side of macaroni salad and chips and a pickle. Bun and sandwich were huge. Pork was tasty, bigger chunks than I was expecting but verrrry tender. We had a great server, Jessica who also took the time to fill us in on the area as we are newer visitors. I can't wait to go back for Breakfast and I think that's what they are known for an I would like to try their Cuban sandwiches. OH...and side note, I'm sort of an ice tea snob and I ordered unsweetened ice tea and it was perfectly brewed. They also gave me a to go cup! :-). Check this cafe out immediately. Note, I visited during the pandemic and They are practicing great cleanliness procedures, all staff wearing masks, I appreciate that. read more

Wow! This place was amazing! I had a wonderful huge breakfast but the best part was the Cuban sandwich my husband had. We took a month in Feb 2021 to escape Michigan and found this quaint cafe at Flagler beach. We did a tour around Florida my husband ordered a Cuban sandwich wherever he found them. In all, he had 7 Cubans and this one was clearly the best! Authentic, great bread, all the works...it was his FAVORITE! We highly recommend this Cafe, and especially the Cuban! This stop is a must on your coastal drive. Great service too! read more

By The Sea Cafe - Here's our waitress and the chef! - Cafes Near Me - Flagler Beach, Florida

My parents stop here often..they love the club and BLT But most of all the Cuban is to die for. They have a friend that says it is the best Cuban sandwich she has found since moving to Florida 20 years ago. This was my first visit and I had french toast. Perfectly cooked.. If you are looking for made to order great food and atmosphere with a great view of the water, this is your place Cheyenne was a great waitress, very friendly and attentive. If you are looking for a quick bite, ie fast food....stop at McDonald's....remember cooked to order...made fresh Must stop read more

Literally the worst breakfast I have had in my life in several countries, and hundreds of different restaurants. Location and service is amazing. Food is horrible. Omelette was raw and runny on the inside...uneatable. Obviously cooked in a pan that had older eggs cooked in it prior. The hash browns were just the very top, crispy part, of hash browns. I kid you not, the hash browns were the paper thin top of hash browns. Its like they took the top off and left out the actual hash browns. They were also black due to not being burnt, rather cooked in a frying pan with dirty oil. Gross. The grits were served in a small dixie cup with packaged shredded cheese on top. Once you dumped out the cheese, the grits were lumpy, cold, and tasted burnt. Great location, too bad their food is uneatable. read more

Horrible. What a waste of a beautiful location. Food could have been made by a ten year old. Just awful. Awful presentation. And the worst service. The tip for waitress is to find another line of work. Sunday morning 2/28. Go anywhere else! read more

Super friendly servers! Great food and awesome prices. The view is fantastic. Perfect for breakfast with your loved ones. It's so peaceful and delicious all at the same time. read more

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Every year we stay at Flagler Beach and every year we eat here. So this year was no different and they didn't disappoint with a breakfast special of Veggie Benedict. When you come to Flagler Beach you have to eat here! read more

By The Sea Cafe - Veggie Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Flagler Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere. Small, cozy & friendly. But only come to the Cafe if you want to wait a long time for your food. The restaurant was not especially busy. We were immediately seated at an outside table with a great view of the Ocean. Then, after we ordered, we waited. And waited. The very small kitchen prevents reasonable turnaround times. My wife & I waited nearly 45 minutes for our breakfast. The food was hit & miss. Flavor of hash browns was great, but they were cold. Omelet flavor was great, and it was hot. My wife's home fries were cold and some bites were soft & others were hard. Otherwise, she was satisfied by her food's temperature. Maybe the kitchen was having a bad day. Or not. We'll try the Cafe one or two more times before deciding whether to become regulars. read more

Had the Cheesesteak..Delicious..The mom and daughter team were also awesome..very Friendly,fast and accomodating..I would recommend this place..5 stars read more

Very friendly, comfy place. We had brunch and they had amazing blue berry pancakes! Everything tasted like a home meal which we really loved! read more

By The Sea Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Flagler Beach, Florida

Awesome breakfast! The pancakes are homemade and delicious! The service is incredibly friendly! A must do! read more

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Very good food, the wait was a little long but the staff was friendly and they were giving away free thanksgiving to travelers.

Had an amazing lunch one day and then an even better breakfast the next. Been looking for a good breakfast spot for a while and now we have found it! Unlike a few other reviewers, we found the food was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Hash browns are served with potato skins on so they are wonderfully crispy. Service was friendly and prompt. Excellent! read more

Only giving 2 stars for the waitress. She was great. The food was atrocious. Hash browns were gray and soggy. Sausage was burnt. I was sick for hours after. read more

My wife and I finally stopped by this by the sea café and had an excellent breakfast! The fresh fruit cup was small but fresh. The scrambled eggs were spot on and they're fluffy pancakes were quite tasty! Very relaxing setting and the staff was friendly and seemed to know many of the full house of guests. This was our first visit & it won't be the last. read more

This was our second time here, first time was several months ago. Food was amazing, especially the homefries. The home-fries are why I went back I was craving them. However this time I was not impressed. The home fries were raw and had no flavor to them- it really was a let down. It may have been because they were overwhelmed, it's a very small place and here were 9 of us, but I still feel like they should be equipped to handle it. Everything else was fine but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

This is a quaint casual & wonderful restaurant for breakfast & lunch operated by a local & courteous family. Their quality food & preparation is excellent. I look forward to returning on my next visit to Flagler Beach. read more

Such an amazing find! We were on our way to St. Augustine, driving up along the beach, and decided to find some lunch. My husband spotted this little place, and we decided to stop in. I'm very glad we did. We had sandwiches, but everything was very fresh and tasty. Nothing was overly salted, which always surprises us anymore since Anne Burrell keeps telling people to "salt it like the ocean"..... lol Service was very good, and we will surely stop in again the next time we pass this way. read more

I just left this wonderful place located right on the ocean. I had a fantastic breakfast called Apple Cinnamon Starfish Pancakes with a side of bacon, the pancake were light and fluffy and the bacon cooked perfectly. The coffee was good and Christina, who waited on me must have asked if I wanted more coffee at least 3 times. This was my first time here and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience!!! One more thing, I ordered two pancakes which were quite large and extremely filling!!! read more

This place has a great breakfast with a great view. I want to try the pancakes next time, but I had the breakfast bowl with biscuits and gravy, eggs, and crispy potatoes. My wife had an omelette that was amazing. read more

Friendly, prompt service, a varied and tasty menu, and unbeatable beach front atmosphere. We stopped in for lunch and enjoyed the club and the Cuban sandwich- the Cuban was the star of the meal. Thick slices of sandwich meat and fresh bread made for a tasty meal. The fryer was down the day we visited, but we didn't miss it. read more

Usually come here, the food is mostly good, but then one time it wasn't and they didnt care. We asked if we need to order off the menu they said do what ever you want. So I'm reviewing because that is what I want. Will not be back. The pickles they use are artificially colored yellow. Steak meat is chewy. read more