Great , owner run local place to catch breakfast or lunch with reasonable prices and a big menu. Locals love this place and now we do too. See you next year. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy little cafe filled with locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice staff. There is a smell from the fish market next door but the food makes up for it! I had the Greek omelette and it was cooked to perfection along with the grits. Sand dollar pancakes for the kids were adorable. Coffee tasty. Lots of options on the menu. Overall a good experience and we return every year. read more

Cortez Cafe - Greek omelette and grits - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The smell from the fish market next door is overpowering as soon as you walk in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent, friendly and fast. Food was just okay. We ordered waffles, eggs, and an omelette. Waffles were pretty decent, veggie omelette as well. Scrambled eggs were raw in parts. Everything was fried with lots of oil and it overpowered the taste. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little spot; many locals and snowbirds as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Visited back to back mornings when staying on Anna Maria Island; first because it was the only place open at 6:30 am.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Second because the omelette was so good! read more

Cortez Cafe - Hardy breakfast allowed full day of fishing nearby resulting in this nice Snook! - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Stopped in because my brother wanted steak and eggs however he changed his mind and ordered corned beef hash and eggs with grits. I had the Cortez omelette and it was stacked with everything. Three eggs to hold it together. Staff was pleasant and attentive. The locals obviously love this place. Would come again when in the area. read more

When we got there, our waitress was speaking and a piece of candy came out of her mouth, landed on the table, and then bounced onto my shirt. She apologized and said she was dealing with a horrible toothache, but honestly I was just shocked and disgusted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What upset me even more was that the table was never cleaned afterward.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been a waitress before, and one of the biggest things you do not do while serving food is chew gum or candy for sanitary reasons. The whole situation completely ruined the experience for me and my husband. We ended up leaving because we were so uncomfortable and just grossed out. read more

If you're looking for a solid diner, this is your place to be. The staff was friendly, the coffee was flowing, and everything tasted good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a relaxed, laid back environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was good. Service was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this area and the traditional style of Cortez cafe ! read more

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Best breakfast in Manatee county:-) Cortez Villiage in particular:- [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sam's been running things for 20 years, Love the ambience and the fisherman talking fishing stuff during breakfast:-)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Cortez Cafe - Delicious Pork Chops (2), 2 Eggs and Tomatoes The best in Manatee, Extra crispy Hash Browns Poached Eggs Benedict,, excellent... - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Great local diner with lots of fresh breakfast options! We sampled their Greek omelette, hash browns, toast. Very good. Coffee was always hot with frequent refills of either regular or decaf. Service was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small in size, but tables seem to turn over quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise levels were average for a Saturday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Conveniently located on Cortez next to fish market. read more

Great, local joint that has been around for 60 years. Surprisingly, it was our first visit and it did not disappoint. We popped in on a Sunday morning and waited a few minutes before being seated. Coffee was hot and fresh. Service was spot on throughout the visit. My husband ordered the Hungry Man breakfast. The biscuit and gravy was loaded with sausage, but he thought the gravy was a little on the gritty side...didn't stop him from polishing it off! I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage which came perfectly toasted with eggs, loads of sausage, peppers, onions and cheese. In addition to the standard menu, there is a huge list of special (pork roll benedict!!). Prices listed are for cash payments and they are very upfront about the additional charge for credit cards (3.99% to cover their service fees). read more

Cortez Cafe - Hungry Man Breakfast - biscuits and gravy, 3 eggs and home fries - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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If you are looking for a solid breakfast that feels like real food, this is your spot!! The girls there are incredibly sweet, great service even if you are just placing a pick up order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are dining in, you will get a real mom & pop restaurant experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We have done both dine in and pickup multiple times, and recommend both option highly! It's fun to grab and go on your way to the beach, better than any breakfast on the island! read more

This is a classic family owned truly local gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's clean and pleasantly decorated with a truly cute old school diner vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff are really friendly and they do above and beyond type service. The food is just really good down home cooking. Great place to have a meal and then get your super fresh seafood next door. read more

Great food, generous portions and friendly service. We stopped here after driving guests to Tampa airport. Tired, sleepy and hungry! Thankful for this place. read more

Nice old fashion dinner, the service was friendly and the place itself needs to be updated, the food was good. read more

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Best prices and best biscuits and gravy in the area, bar none. Atmosphere/ambience: hyper local and definitely on older crowd. Think wood paneling and 70s-80s low key decor. Lots of pictures and memorabilia for the local fishermen, fighter fighters, coast guard, and police. Lots of booths, some tables, and one medium sized counter. Despite the older and local crowd, very welcoming of anyone coming in. Our young kids are always greeted with a smile. Service: fairly speedy, straight forward, and no nonsense. Lots of assistant servers coming by to fill up coffee, water, and clean tables. Food comes out quick. Food: Great specials and they do the basics well. This is a place for classic American breakfast and done well. The best sausage gravy around and I've done my tour. Their over easy eggs are perfect with a nice runny center every time. The pork chops are lovely. Sizes of food are large. The fruit side is quality pieces. The prices might be cheap but the food isn't. Price: The prices are stuck in the 70-80s, too, luckily. Cheaper than in Anna Maria or longboat by a mile. May be cheaper than Waffle House too. Never change! We will always be back when we are in the area. read more

We did have to wait on the food a little longer than I would prefer with children BUT once the food arrived it was great!

Man, so disappointed. Eggs benny is my fav and this place has multiple types but I am old school original. Well it should be two English muffins, Canadian bacon, and a poached egg on each with some hollandaise sauce and a couple dashes of paprika. Unfortunately, these were soggy English muffins, a large slice of what appeared to be country ham spread across both muffins with two eggs that appeared to be cooked in a muffin pan, sorry very over cooked eggs with a good drenching of.....um a hollandaise sauce that was a darker shade of yellow indicating it was definitely not fresh daily or overcooked based on color and texture. Then a bit too much of "old" paprika. Not sure if the grittiness was part of the hollandaise or the old paprika. Potato's were mid but did include a 1/2" baby pancake....no I didn't eat it. I didn't have any syrup . Anyway, for the $20 bill for that breakfast and a $2.45 cup of coffee I will need to look elsewhere for a quality breakfast. As a positive the customer service was great and the servers are very attentive, kind, but def stretched thin which garnered my restraint to return the breakfast and ask for corrections because it did not appear anything would change and I didn't want to add to their frustrations. For a simple breakfast eggs, bacon, taters, and toast the prices were not bad and I feel no doubt they could produce. I think the biggest issues here are the multiple specials and options. Sometimes less is more. read more

Cortez Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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My family an I loved this place! The food was great! Everyone was happy and service was lovely. read more

Wanted to order from a local place for a business breakfast. The food was a big hit with all of the participants! The burritos were fantastic along with the home fries, grits and delicious pastries!! Thank you for the great service and food!!!!! read more

My family and I spent the weekend nearby and wanted to grab breakfast before we headed back home. I found this cafe on yelp and called ahead to check if there would be a wait for a party of 7 plus a toddler. The person that answered said there is currently no wait. I said great and ended the call. My family and I then decided to make our way over. We walked in and an older gentleman asked if we called ahead. I said yes, we did. I was blown away by this but the staff had been expecting us and had a table ready for us. I didn't tell the person on the phone I was coming but was so happy to see that they anticipated our arrival. My wife, in laws and infant son were seated immediately. We already were happy with the great service and just knew the food would be just as good as the service. The staff was prompt and provided beverages in a timely manner. Food was ordered and served within a reasonable time. Prices were reasonable, Food was great and everything we had hoped for. We definitely will be back to check out this cafe in the future as we visit Anna Maria 1-2x a year. Highly recommend checking this cozy cafe out. read more

Hands down the best breakfast place in Anna Maria Island!!! It's the only place we go to for breakfast! Today we had eggs with corned beef hash(delicious). My husband had sausage and eggs with one pancake. I had to order a side of grits because they make the best grits ever! The waitresses are awesome, especially Michael who waited on us a few times while here! She's a sweetheart. They even made iced coffee for me! A MUST go when you're here! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this goofy little place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No nonsense good food, excellent service. 9 or 10 iterations of eggs Benedict

This place does not look like much at all... it's a hole in the wall diner, but when you walk iN you are greated with great service and it's busy! You may have to wait a few for a seat but it's worth it! We ate here 3 out of 5 mornings for brunch!!! French toast, waffles, pancakes, parfaits, eggs, meats, omelets... all the yummy goodies!!! Also priced GREAT!!! GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PRICE! read more

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Very satisfied, good portions, great taste, I would definitely recommend to anyone in the mood for a quality breakfast or lunch.

We were hungry and feeling like breakfast food so we stopped in here. The place is old but fresh and clean. They have a great menu. I had a waffle and eggs. The food was great and so was the service. read more

Cortez Cafe - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

This has been a go-to breakfast place for us when visiting family in town. It's always been an okay food experience. But this past week's visit made me happy. I had the Corned Beef Hash and Swiss Omelette. It was perfection. Service was slow but we attributed it to a couple employees out sick and a spring break rush. It's always noisy as it just an old fashioned hole in the wall. But it was all worth it for that omelette. read more

The food was good, but they have to update their prices on the website menu. It was almost double then we anticipated. I get it though considering the price they now have to pay for ingredients. read more

Huge and different omelettes. Excellent service. Local place. Lots of parking. Near the bridge. I had a special Greek Seafood Omelette. $15.95. Lots of food. We will be back. Lunch maybe? Laid back and simple ambiance Clean and not fancy. read more

Not worth the time to get there anymore. Mediocre breakfast. Poor, non-existent service. They're rationing the coffee. Ordered the cb hash - the smallest portion ever . . tiny ! Great place down the road still has it. This place is history. read more

The menu is so rich with many choices for brunch. I had the protein omlette and it's out of this world. The pancake is huge and delicious too. The service was 5 stars. Overall, an amazing brunch experience and I'd love to go back. read more

Always friendly and excellent breakfast. Highly recommend and nice and easy to get off island. read more

This was an okay "traditional" breakfast, diner style, poorly decorated in kitschy. It's part of a strip with a hard-to-see sign, with the post office and a fish market. I came in as a party of one and it was clear they were saving larger tables for bigger groups. I was relegated to a counter seat or the back room. That is always rude to me. I was neglected in the back room for greeting or drink until the owner came out to check tables and saw me with a grimace, drumming the table. I saved time by ordering both drink and food, probably not liked by the waitress but I was tired of the waiting. Loved that spam & eggs was a choice so went for that. They had rye toast & orange marmalade. Enjoyed the food. (Spam overly salty but that's Spam). Price & portions were both fair. Others who sat later than I did were served before me but it was tolerable. Never got a drink refill or a "to go" offer. No one picked up the check, I went to the counter. The line was held up by female ringing bills up, chatting with multiple men patrons, likely local. Would I return? At an off-time and off-season yes. Did I reflect their lack of quality service in my tip? You betcha. (I'd have ordered a lunch & dessert to go AND tipped well on all of it, had there been ANY kind of service.) read more

Cortez Cafe - inside decor - poorly spaced :( - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

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We walked down to Cortez Cafe across the drawbridge since it was highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Had coffee, Cortez omelette, hash browns and rye bread. Good place for breakfast. Was very good and super filling. Service was friendly and price was cheapest meal we had here. Nice diner type atmosphere. We will go again. read more

as you read the reviews notice that they are from 2017 vintage as is typical for Yelp. The menu as well is so old and not updated by Yelp that the toast got up and left 5 years ago. This local cafe has been my go to place for almost 20 years and Is the first place I take company and family when they visit. The after remarks are virtually identical. The only complaint I hear is " I can't take what I couldn't finish to go. The motel room does not have a fridge." Too much food for the price? my goodness, what a problem! The staff are old hands with working brains. The coffee pots circulate frequently. The kitchen staff can and will alter menu items to suit your palate. Order it made as you like it, have another sip of coffee as it is prepared, enjoy it as it is delivered fresh and hot. The current date is September 25, 2023 Yelp. Update your pages to serve your readers not your pocketbook read more

The best breakfast burrito with sausage. Very friendly staff. Definitely where the locals go- which is great! Hash-browns delicious too! Huge pancakes! read more

A great stop in Cortez I stopped in shortly after they opened this morning and they already had several customers. A friendly smile and coffee got my day started right. I liked the place, not very large with a fish sort of décor. There were many items on the menu and on the specials board that sounded good. I settled on their SOS on Toast, a childhood favorite of mine. It was quite good, a nice portion size with salty, but not too salty, gravy. It also included a generous amount of meat. This was a great stop, but I knew it would be. I don't get up this way often but it wasn't my first visit. I did look forward to my breakfast today, and I was in no way disappointed. read more

Cortez Cafe - SOS on Toast - Greek Near Me - Cortez, Florida

Great place for breakfast. Great omelettes, pancakes, coffee, etc. The staff is efficient and nice. Thus is our go to breakfast place! They never disappoint! read more

We had not been here for a few years. We ordered sandwiches to take home as we live at BB on AMI. Hubby had Philly cheesesteak and it was very good and filling, with fries. I ordered the grilled chicken supreme.. it was delicious an perfectly cooked. We were seated to order and it was simple and quick. Thank you to everyone, friendly fast service by all. We will be back sooner. read more

Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience, and as a result of the response of the rude cashier (manager?), we won't be going back. A young server was about to refill our coffee when he accidentally hit the side of the table with the full pot and it broke, spilling hot coffee all over our clothes and our table. The spill managed to avoid our food, so after waiting for the cleanup to finish, which took 15-20 minutes, we finished a few more bites and gathered our belongings. Our bill was sitting at the side of our table, and it, too, was stained with coffee. (We were a bit surprised the management didn't take care of it while we were finishing up) We approached the cashier and explained the situation and asked if we might get a concession of some sort. The cashier replied "Well it was an accident...", and made no offer to take anything off our bill. I asked again if there wasn't something she could do, since we both had obvious coffee stains on our clothes. Finally, she begrudgingly took off the charges for each of our coffees, a total of about $5.00 off on a total bill of more than $30.00. It was an accident, so we didn't blame the server, or expect to get a free meal, since we had eaten a portion of our food. We did, however, feel the management should have treated us with more civility and offered a bit better concession. Given our experience and the fact that the food was mediocre, we would recommend you choose another place. read more