I've eaten at a lot of restaurants in my life, but nothing compares to the experience we had. Yes, the food was phenomenal. Yes, the ambiance was perfect. But let's be honest: this place runs on one thing and one thing only, Josh. From the moment we sat down, Josh didn't just "serve" our table. He orchestrated it. The man moves like a hospitality ninja. Water glasses never dropped below the halfway mark. Empty plates disappeared as if teleported. He anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them. At one point, I casually considered ordering another drink, and somehow Josh was already walking toward the table with it. Telepathy? Probably. When we asked for recommendations, he didn't just list menu items, he delivered a passionate, Oscar-worthy monologue about flavor profiles, textures, and life-changing sauces. We ordered exactly what he suggested, and I'm convinced my taste buds ascended to a higher plane. If Josh told me to try something I've sworn I'd never eat, I'd trust him without hesitation. The food itself? Incredible. Perfectly cooked, beautifully plated, and clearly crafted with care. But somehow it all tasted better because Josh brought it to the table. I'm not saying he seasoned it personally... but I'm also not ruling it out. He handled a packed dining room with the calm confidence of someone who was born for this. Other servers were great but it was hard to notice anyone else while witnessing Josh in his element. It felt less like dinner and more like watching a masterclass in hospitality. By the end of the night, we weren't just satisfied customers, we were Josh fans. If this restaurant has any sense, they'll put his face on the menu, the sign, maybe even the building. Five stars for the food. Five stars for the atmosphere. Ten stars for Josh. We'll absolutely be back, mostly to see Josh. read more

Amazing food, great staff, and quick service! Breakfast lunch or dinner you can go wrong - try the chicken Parmesan! The chili cheese omelette is delectable too! read more

Causeway Diner - Diners Near Me - Merritt Island, Florida

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Food was fast and typical diner fare....The French onion soup that was raved about online was salty, lots of cheese and very little onion.

Food was amazing. This was a great place to stop and the portions were huge. Service was great. When we stopped in it was between lunch and dinner so hardly anyone was there. I think the strip mall location hides it. This place is somewhere I would definitely stop at again when visiting the Space Coast. read more

Causeway Diner - Diners Near Me - Merritt Island, Florida

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It's a diner and it does it well. Perfectly made omelet. Check. Crispy crunchy home fries. Check. One pancake extra butter fluffy. Check. Quick and accommodating server. Check. Great attitude. Check. I suggest if you're traveling by the Kennedy Space Center you "check" it out. read more

We stopped here because it was close to the fields we were playing a soccer tournament at. Best decision we made! For one, I like diner food. But more importantly and what did it for me was the service! It's family owned and that is always a HUGE bonus for me as well. We were looking for something quick in between games and the provided very quick service with excellent food portions for the money. Everyone made sure we were taken care of. While our server was getting our drinks someone else stopped by concerned because we didn't have drinks. After eating we asked to stay because of a rain delay and while we were soaking up the a/c someone came by to ask us if we needed anything. Experience, food and service are 5 stars! read more

Good portions, always tastes well made, staff always the best, we've gotten to know them over the decades, and the ownership has always has my respect. Great people! read more

Terrific diner, food is prepared very well, details are spot on. The staff is very friendly and warm. I highly recommend. read more

Great food and service, not a fancy diner. Enjoyed the omelette, grits, and toast! Would visit again if back in the area.

Very cool spot! Great location with good views and food is great as well with a menu that has a little something for everyone.

We are in the area on vacation and we're trying to find a bite to eat midday. My boyfriend suggested this place and I was a little leery because of all the different varieties of food. I am so glad we came! That is the best burger I have had in ages! The prices were great! And the food was phenomenal! I will recommend every time this place!! read more

Things I loved about this place? Service and food! The coffee was exactly what you hope for in a diner - warm, delicious and quick to be refilled. We both ordered some non-traditional breakfast items which could've honestly gone either way for our opinion of the restaurant. Fortunately, both items were delicious. Here are some things to keep in mind when ordering either of them though: Monte Cristo - if you've had one of those sandwiches from Bennigan's, this one is more like a deconstructed open-face non-fried version without the raspberry jam or powdered sugar and comes with no sides. Still very tasty and plentiful, but definitely different. The bread under the meaty cheesy pile is their delicious French Toast...so you do get a good hint of sweetness. I tried a couple of top-to-bottom bites with a splash of maple syrup and it was pretty good. Give it a try. I was a little surprised that it was JUST the sandwich at that price when so many other similarly-priced items come with home fries, at least. It still filled me up. The Corned Beef Omelette was the type of omelette where all of the ingredients are mixed together and cooked in a single layer and then folded over (Shush! I'm sure there's a term for that but if I don't know it, most of you won't either!). The omelette does not come with cheese unless you add it (Swiss seems like it would be a good choice) and the corned beef is sliced, not chunked. Still very tasty overall. We asked for the Home Fries (came with the omelette) extra crispy and they definitely were that. Since "home fries" means something different nearly everywhere it seems, I'll describe these starchy soldiers for ya. My Southern family would refer to these as "Fried Potatoes" which really just means that they are quartered and sliced potatoes fried in some cooking oil and dashed with some seasoning. I believe these were deep-fried (one of their options), but they probably skillet fry or griddle fry them if you don't ask them to do anything different. I didn't order "Home Fries 4-Ways" so I can't say anything more (no, that's not on the menu btw). Our waitress was super friendly and quick. The interior is about what you expect from a diner. There is plenty of parking (at least on the weekend since they share the lot). We'll definitely head back and try out some other items on the menu next visit. read more

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Yummy!!!! My husband comes here often after a round of golf and wanted me to try this place. What a gem - the breakfast was outstanding. They KNOW how to properly prepare corned beef hash which is important to those of us who love it. The eggs and home-style potatoes were excellent. Everything was served hot. Good coffee, friendly service. read more

A friendly hometown diner with a great menu and an attentive staff. If you want to enjoy your meal without all the noise and traffic in a chain restaurant go to Causeway Diner. read more

This place is amazing ! What a good find. Great homemade food and service was amazing. We are from out of town and would totally come back if we are in the area next time !! read more

Ordered takeout - This is an unassuming little diner and the only place within a 10 mile radius of my work and I am so glad it is. I got the turkey club sandwich ($8.95) and it was the club sandwich of my dreams. Super tall, lots of crispy bacon, perfectly toasted rye bread, and a thick layer of fresh sliced turkey breast. Came with a generous scoop of potato salad and cole slaw. It was ready quickly and they are also so nice :) read more

Causeway Diner - Turkey Club ($8.95) - Diners Near Me - Merritt Island, Florida

Causeway Diner is your standard diner, basic dishes that are favorites of most people cooked just the way you like it. Staff was friendly and attentive without being too much! The biggest issue with this diner is its feeling of uncleanliness, I think it could stand for a deep cleaning followed by fresh paint and some minor repairs ( bathroom door lock didn't work). I would return but probably wouldn't make it a regular on my list. read more

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We love the 'real' food here! No fake turkey roll on the sandwiches. BTW, the club sandwhich is huge, we always split one. We were up there for dinner ~2 weeks ago - yum!! read more

Just disgusting. Food was greasy and tasted funny. and staff was rude AF never going back .

I recently ate here with my wife. I'm local, I eat out fairly regularly, and I appreciate decent food. This place left me REALLY scratching my head, I ordered a Rueben with "pastrami" that smelled like death on a plate. My wife ordered a fish sandwich which came the same texture/consistency as a hockey puck. I didn't attempt to eat mine, as you could see the pain in the waitresses eyes whom placed it in front of me, almost ashamed of how the food looked/smelled. My wife got through about 1/4 of hers, as the fish was cooked sooooo much she could Pass her fork through the rest of it. The waitress, very well Knew how displeased we were with our food, as she handed me a $44 dollar bill. This is place horrible, not sure how/why they remain open serving slop like that. Good somewhere else. Also: not "veteran friendly". God bless. read more

The closest breakfast place to Kennedy Space Center and with the 15 minutes out of the way to get some good food before KSC. Their omelettes are really good and I recommend their Athenian omelette or Pastrami omelette. The potatoes that come with both are solid. Service was great. The place is small, but it wasn't crowded. read more

Hole in the wall but great food and service. We go all the time. Never had anything we didn't like and always a good healthy portion.

I stopped in for breakfast and the waiter told me they had a 2-2-2 special. 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage and 2 French toast or pancakes for $7.85. So I went with two sunny-side eggs, two strips of bacon and two french toast with coffee. Everything was eggsellent! Especially the French toast which was the best French toast I have ever had. They always have very good food here and very good service. I recommend them highly. read more

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What a diner should be. Large portions at low prices. Great diner food and specials daily. French onion soup is fantastic. Gyros, burgers, salads, turkey dinner, tuna melts, whatever a diner makes they have it and soooo good. read more

Home-cooking, casual, family-friendly cafe. Friendly employees. Good service and food Breakfast all day. Good for lunch or dinner. From out of state w/family living close-by, we'd passed by on several visits & family had never tried it either. It was a good choice for lunch for us several times. And Merritt Island family will be back. Chicken-fried steak w/gravy, home-style crispy fried potatoes, two eggs cooked your way, warm biscuit, apple pie ala mode - what's not to like? Hole-in-the wall, in strip shop in a quiet area. Don't pass it up. read more

We return here for the great food, the friendly service and the wonderful atmosphere. The food and sweet tea is always so good and the deserts are so delicious. But the atmosphere is quiet enough to be able to carry on a conversation. It's also a great drive to get here. read more

Breakfast was delicious! Service was great. Would come back. French toast Check out the sausage BLT w cheese perfect read more

Stopped by for lunch. I've been here a couple times before. The same friendly new York style service and good food. Today I had crab bisque and a crab cake sandwich with fries. The crab bisque was very tasty and the sandwich was filled with crab and full of flavor. I'll be back read more

Causeway Diner - Crab bisque - Diners Near Me - Merritt Island, Florida

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Amazing food. Son had sausage and waffle. Sausage was really good waffle was big and tasty. I had chicken fried steak and eggs. So delicious cooked perfectly. Daughter had a burger and she said it was the best burger she's had in a long time. Wife had eggs Benedict and the ham was top notch, she loved it. Waitress was very nice and spoke to us about our trip. We will be back. Thank you! read more

We've been coming here for years. Great family that owns it, with a long term staff that feels like family! Food is consistently good, they have breakfast all day . The deserts are unbelievably good. Enough variation in the menu, quality in the ingredients, and extra specials make it easy to dine here multiple times a week. The owner, Delores, has great integrity. I witnessed her be willing to lose long term customers rather than allow them to keep their dogs in direct sunlight, in a non-running car. She offered to allow them to park directly in the back, if they'd roll down the windows enough to allow a good breeze; and she offered to watch the dogs through the door for them. They left, angry, because they didn't want to do that and she wouldn't allow them to leave the animals in harms way. Another customer had brought situation about the dogs to her, she checked to ensure the car wasn't running or the dogs had adequate airflow and shade. When she realized they didn't, she knew she had to handle it. She probably helped the customer that left avoid broken windows due to people witnessing the dogs in that heat. She cares about her staff, her customers, and innocent animals! read more

What a great find after spending the day at the Kennedy Space Center. Great food, great service, priced right. I had a Gyro platter which was excellent. The manager was a sweetheart who checked on us several times. Seemed like plenty of locals there so you know it will be good. We were not disappointed. read more

Causeway Diner has the best pancakes I've ever had! Their scrambled eggs, ordered soft are delicious, and their home fries are very nice! The wait staff is usually pleasant!!! However, most of the menu is super unhealthy! Even their big iceberg lettuce salad with lunchmeat is, well, loaded with super unhealthy lunchmeat and cheese. They offer typical fried diner fare that is deep fried, covered in fatty sauces, and loaded with fat and calories!!!! They offer super bland canned green beans or corn for a side. Some of their food is tasty, but so fattening and unhealthy for your cardiovascular health!!! A couple times, I decided to splurge on dessert, and their cakes are dry and flavorless! They taste like a cake mix cake that has been over baked! So, why not offer a delicious Cobb salad made with grilled shrimp, Romaine lettuce, or crispy mixed greens with avocado, and delicious veggies like cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, black olives, slender slices of cucumber, a smidgen of shredded cheese and a touch of real bacon, and offer low calorie dressings? How about offering some gently grilled haddock, or other healthy dishes that don't raise your cholesterol? A restaurant that cares about the health of its customers would be a breath of fresh air, and for the occasional splurge, how about a little cupcake that is moist and flavorful? The cupcake bakery down by Rich Island knocks it out of the park!!! Why not buy cupcakes from them? Then, we could have a little sweet treat, once in a while, without going overboard! North Merritt Island needs healthy places to eat!!! read more

Causeway Diner - Fried chicken and fries. - Diners Near Me - Merritt Island, Florida

FANTASTIC!!! The service was superior & the food fantastic! The portions are really big & not expensive at all. It is the perfect family friendly diner. The Fried Chicken sandwich was huge & the Reuben was as well. The owner is sweet & friendly. Definitely a great place to go & HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

I had breakfast there again this morning and found their breakfast is very consistent. I have the chicken fried steak and eggs and it didn't disappoint. The wait staff are very entertaining and everyone gets along well. Good consistent food every time read more

Amazing food and even better service have been coming here for years and they never disappoint 10/10

Great food, great people, great selection, great place. Awesome deserts buy a serving or a whole pie or cake and take it home! You won't be disappointed A local favorite read more

My family and I are always in the mood for a good breakfast/ brunch place, and this one was a pretty good find. Everything was good. The Split pea soup was probably my favorite thing any of us ordered. My wife had a blueberry pancake that was also good she saiid. But it wasn't on the menu- so you have to know about it to order it. read more

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The Causeway Diner is a great stop for great food! I love their French toast. It's thick slices and flavorful. Our server sat us down very quickly and was attentive throughout our stay. All my friends had different meals and they were all satisfied. Also, I love that the bacon is crispy just like how it's suppose to be. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality meal. read more

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Wow!!! The perfect breakfast diner food. Excellent quality and portions. Fast and friendly service It's where the locals eat. We'll definitely be back soon. read more

Girl blowing nose then tried to serve me coffee without washing her hands. I kindly asked her to wash her hands first. Then they served me coffee with lipstick all over the cup. I laughed and said thats two strikes, Im out and walked out. read more