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    Elm City Cafe

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Becspk Old School egg sandwich with home fries. Fantastic
    Michael P.

    Just like New Haven. Delicious breakfast sandwich with some home fries. Jennifer was an awesome server.

    Omelette breakfast
    Jennifer M.

    Service was amazing and cute place. Food was ok. Menu is limited, but a good selection. 2 of us ordered the omelette w/ home fries and I ordered the 2 egg breakfast. I felt the home fries had no flavor, even when I added S&P I didn't enjoy them. They enjoyed their omelettes but agreed on the home fries.

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    Breana H.

    Came in on a Monday morning at 9:30am, with my husband and daughter. The service was good and the server was very attentive, regularly checking up on us and offering us a refills on coffee. I was looking for a classic Northeastern diner level food and in that aspect, it was exactly what I expected. So, this place received good marks for the food and service. Unfortunately, the prices are really silly for diner quality food. There was nothing spectacular and it was nearly $60 out the door for 3 drinks, 2 plates and 2 eggs on the side. What you notice after you inspect the menu properly is that they remove a few dollars off of all of their plates to make it diner pricing but add it on to all of the drinks. Every single drink is $5 no matter what. That's regular coffee to apple juice to espresso. So, we paid $15 for the drinks alone. I personally find that to be deceiving. My diner cup of coffee being $5 is silly. I won't return and I won't recommend my family go there. If they fix their pricing to reflect the atmosphere and food quality, I would return

    Western and waffles.
    Mario v.

    Good food as I had a Western with plenty of coffee. Although our food took sometime to come out. I noticed another couple getting their food faster. My wife had waffles and also very good.

    Blt was so good on the whole grain bread

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    What a pleasant surprise! And for the price you can't beat these kinda places these days..

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    Just had a fantastic lunch at Elm City Cafe! Highly recommend the BLT, tomato soup and the chicken sandwich.

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    Bomboloni Bakery-Cafè

    Bomboloni Bakery-Cafè

    4.8
    (333 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This is a cute small spot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was so calming we overstayed…read moretheir closing and didn't even realize it. I had a crabcake salad that was absolutely delicious. I look forward to coming back for another. Every one of the baked goods looked so fresh and delicious. I was proud of my willpower to resist. lol Definitely a place that will be on my regular rotation.

    We were looking for a place to have breakfast, and I remembered that some time ago I had saved this…read morespot on my "want to go" list. Well... I'm glad I did. The area isn't the nicest, but once you step inside, you completely forget about it. The place is very clean, cozy, and simple. The staff is attentive and friendly. You can tell the coffee is good quality, and the pastries are made in-house -- which is a big plus, since you can actually see the kitchen equipment and how clean everything is. The croissants are huge; we tried the chocolate one -- delicious dough and plenty of filling. The strawberry cheese Danish was another great choice. The chocolate ganache and raspberry tartlet didn't quite convince me, though. At the table next to us, they ordered some sandwiches (very large, by the way) and a soup or stew that, when they lifted the lid, filled the place with an incredible aroma... very tempting. It's definitely on my list to return. Next time, it'll be for lunch. By the way, they have a very interesting menu with Hungarian options, some elevated American variations, and several Italian dishes.

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    Mai-Tiki Restaurant

    Mai-Tiki Restaurant

    4.3
    (42 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    This place is awesome! The staff is friendly and funny. The food is excellent, and the drinks are…read morenext level! And the whole bar is so cool you feel like you're in the Caribbean! My first time here I will be coming back.

    Mai Tiki is in Stuart, right by the Colorado Avenue Park. It's a medium size outdoor restaurant,…read moreattached to the Old Colorado Inn. It features a large bar and many top tables. There is no AC, it feels like you are in an outdoor tropical garden with a Tiki. The menu is limited, farm to table approach. It offers several appetizers and a few entrees. Tropical cocktails. My sister and I once a month meet for lunch, usually go to the other restaurants in the downtown area. This was a Saturday. The restaurant was pretty empty. We decided to try it, since it was new. It's off season for Florida. I like that it's away from traffic and close to the river, but not on the river. We ordered several appetizers, Tuna stack, it was good with toast on the side. I would have preferred wonton chips or tortilla chips. We also had the crab fritters, these were delicious and plentiful for two people and the Burrata salad. We wanted the Brussels sprouts, but they were out so the chef prepared Bok Choi instead. Equally delicious. We ordered an infused cucumber refreshing cocktail. The service was very good. The owner stopped by our table, to ask how we liked it. He was gracious and told us his story how he bought the placed and design a menu along with the Chef. That was a plus. They also have music for dinner. Parking is street. The Tram goes around and it will leave you at this restaurant from the large parking lot. Please note there's a green market on Sunday's so the parking lot is usually full.

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    Outdoor bar and beer selection at Coventry Café
    Outdoor bar and beer selection at Coventry Café
    Mai-Tiki Restaurant
    Entrance to the Colorado Inn and Coventry Café on the left

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    Entrance to the Colorado Inn and Coventry Café on the left
    Three Little Birds Cafe

    Three Little Birds Cafe

    4.5
    (207 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    The Bird's Nest were two nests of hash-browns, topped with grilled asparagus , poached egg,…read morehouse-made hollandaise sauce, crumbled applewood bacon, a slice of avocado, and lightly sprinkled with seasoning. Every item was cooked properly, though I suspect the avocados were refrigerated. The interior was kitschy beach decor with a cozy vibe. However, I felt like they missed the opportunity to do a full bird-themed restaurant. They could've at least used beach birds for their logo design instead of going two directions with their decor. I appreciated catching pieces of conversation from the locals meeting up at other tables around me. The casual and friendly server immediately put me at ease.

    "The Chill vibe is vibing, Service with a smile,…read moreThree Little Birds café Will be worth your while !" The Hungry Poet is back y'all. This Saturday around lunchtime, we decided to stop into the Three Little Birds Café in Stuart, Florida. Upon entry, you could tell their breakfast crowd gave them a run for their money (booths needing to be bussed etc) But we were greeted promptly with kindness and the server said sit anywhere you'd like that's clean! I loved that acknowledgement. It's cozy in the small dining area. Feels like a neighborhood spot that probably has earlweekday morning regulars. The food was descent. I've had better biscuits and gravy and huevos rancheros is not my thing but it was good. My boyfriend wanted that. It was a nice experience and no complaints!

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    Bar area
    2 Breakfast Tacos
    2 Breakfast Tacos
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    Beautiful breakfast plate
    Jan's Place

    Jan's Place

    4.5
    (630 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    We went two days in a row during our weekend stay in town!…read moreAmbiance (5/5): Plenty of seating indoors and some outdoor as well. Classic diner set up and ability to onlook where the wait staff prepare the finishing touches to the dishes. Service (5/5): The service for this joint is very much which made my experience. The wait staff women were a delight-- sweet, friendly, and eager to help! They provided updates, refreshed our beverages, sincere when an error was made, and provided recommendations too. Food (5/5): There is so much on the menu to try! Huge portions for an affordable rate. Don't miss out on their freshly baked goods. We loved the cinnamon bun over the coffee cake but both were very good and served warm. The pulled pork benedict special was very tender and had loads of flavor. I enjoyed the corned beef but liked the benedict more. The second day, we enjoyed omelet and brioche bun French toast.

    I decided it was time to try out the Jensen Beach downtown experience…read more The Ambiance: With a view of the ocean actually a side view from afar, the downtown area, although not as cute as Stuart's downtown, is pretty nice. The only issue is the traffic noise, which is considerable. The inside restaurant area is your typical breakfast restaurant with booths and tables. The outside dining area features several tables on the sidewalk with that side view of the ocean and a frontal view of all that previously mentioned traffic. For my dining experience I chose the outside. The Service: My server did a great job taking my order, making sure my drinks were replenished and actually getting my somewhat unusual hot tea with steamed milk and honey correct on the first try! The Food: Besides the traffic, here's where the restaurant falls on its sword. I ordered corned beef hash topped with poached eggs a side of "crispy" home fries and buttered sour dough toast. The Good: The highlight of the meal was the "homemade" corned beef hash. I'm always hesitant to order "homemade" corn beef hash because it's often full of items it really doesn't need. However, this corned beef hash was absolutely excellent and it was clear that it was really "homemade". The sour bread toast was also done properly and was amply buttered instead of what you get at so many places which provide a dash of butter, brushed on by a butter brush. Unfortunately, that's where the good ends. The Bad: My poached eggs were overdone featuring not a hint of runny yolks and those "crispy" home fries that I made a point of asking for, were about as far away from crisp as you could imagine. In fact they were probably the most mushy home fries I've ever had. The Price: I must say, the price was not bad but, I'd prefer to pay a bit more and get a better breakfast anytime!

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    Jan's bakery
    Jan's bakery
    Country fried steak with poached eggs and hash browns
    Country fried steak with poached eggs and hash browns
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    Key West Diner

    Key West Diner

    3.7
    (182 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Stop by for the first time on a Sunday...was busy but I opted for an outside table, while some…read morepeople were still waiting to be seated ( I guess for inside ) Had the Florentine Benedict....was very good . Only criticism was there was way too much Hollandaise sauce...kinda drowned the eggs. But tasty though! .

    This morning I woke up with a yearning for breakfast biscuits and so I headed out with my trusty…read moreiPad to a local diner. As always, to a place I haven't tried yet. In this case, the Key West Diner in Stuart, FL. I originally wanted a simple breakfast of those biscuits that were calling me. I figured I'd accompany my biscuits with an order of scrambled eggs and my usual tea latte. As you would expect by its name, Key West Diner has a nice Key West design and a really nice outdoor dining patio. Inside offered booth and table seating. One suggestion would be for the diner to play Island/boating type music instead of the standard pop channel they had on. This would add to the key West feel. Having said that, let's move on to the dining experience. I don't usually go over what a restaurant offers on their menu since I assume if you're reading this review you are on their site. Suffice to say, their menu is the typical diner menu. Looking over the menu of course I noticed they had no biscuits! So much for satisfying my biscuit yearning. At least they had a Taylor Ham and egg on a hard roll. A breakfast I will always happily choose. So, my biscuit breakfast would have to wait for another day. Next I ordered my Latte tea. You guessed it, no steamed milk. One final request topped it all... the WiFi password. Yep, no WiFi! This is clearly not a killer if you're dining with someone but, it's definitely a negative for anyone dining alone. I haven't seen many places that don't offer WiFi but Key West Diner is obviously one of them. To me, when dining alone, reading on my iPad brings back memories of reading the morning paper while eating breakfast. Or in this case, forcing me to post a review AFTER I leave the location. Enough about what this diner doesn't have, let's move on to what they do offer. First, the service; I was seated quickly by a host and my server arrived soon thereafter. She served me with a smile and brought everything I asked for correctly and efficiently. She did a really nice job of being there when I needed her but not constantly pestering me during my meal. Well done. Now my meal; My Taylor Ham featured two eggs and two thick slices of Taylor Ham. The eggs were made perfectly as requested (Overeasy) and lo and behold, the sandwich was on a Kaiser roll! It's not often you get a Taylor Ham and egg on a Kaiser roll (the correct way to make it) but that's what we had here. Unfortunately, although the Taylor Ham and eggs were spot on,, the roll did not live up to expectations. Sadly it was not crispy on the outside and had more of a white bread consistency. Too bad because I really did appreciate the attempt. My tea was fine (considering the lack of steamed milk) Bottom line; The key I always ask of any place I visit... would I come back? In Key West Diners case, more than likely, no. Not because it's bad, simply because it's nothing special AND it doesn't offer WiFi.

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    Menu
    Egg Salad Sandwich w/ Sweet Potato Fries
    Egg Salad Sandwich w/ Sweet Potato Fries
    Key West Diner

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    TideHouse

    TideHouse

    3.5
    (329 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Hidden on a tiny road that runs amongst condos and nothing else, Tidehouse at first would seem like…read morean afterthought for the condo association. But, don't let that first impression fool you. THE AMBIANCE: Once you climb the stairs (yes they have an outdoor elevator), you'll enter a wide expanse of the St Lucie River with hundreds of boats at dock. The view is simply stunning. You can choose to sit inside (why you'd make this choice is beyond me), or if you like music, choose the active fun loving crowd on the patio bar or dine dockside where you'll have an expansive view of the river. We chose the latter. Either way, this is an experience dining unlike any other in the Stuart area. THE SERVICE: We were served by Anna. With a smile and a an enthusiasm that showed she loved her job, she explained a bit of the history of the restaurant and gave a thorough overview of the offerings. Anna was a servers server who knew when to stop by without being intrusive, when to fill our glasses and when to be there when we needed her. I'm not sure if all the serving staff are as good as Anna but, If you're lucky enough to get one of her tables count your blessings. Even the buss boys served with a smile and efficiency that you don't often see. On one occasion one of our party spilled catchup and asked for an additional napkin. The buss boy didn't go and tell the server (which is the norm) but instead "immediately" returned with a napkin and cleaned the spill himself. In today's "I hate my job" world, it was so nice to experience a time when staff served with a smile that conveyed "I love my job"! THE FOOD: For our appetiser, we chose to share a bowl of their Maryland Crab Soup. The menu states "Tomato broth, vegetables, crab meat". Doesn't sound like much, right? But, don't let that simple description fool you, this slightly spicy soup was a delicious meal in itself. I highly recommend you share a bowl if you intend to leave room for an entree. For our entrees, my lovely bride chose to start with the Tide Chopped Salad which features fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, radish, and avocado, graced with an outstanding sherry vinaigrette. From there she chose the Steak and Shrimp combo which featured a 10oz NY Strip & 3 jumbo fried shrimp. She added the garlic mashed potatoes. Her mashed potatoes were scrumptious and her jumbo shrimp combined a crispy breadcrumb topping complimenting the juicy shrimp within. Tough and a bit grizzly, unfortunately, the steak was the outlier to the rest of the dish. I chose the Steak & Cake combo with coconut rice and macaroni and cheese sides. Because they're usually bread cakes with a few pieces of crab hidden throughout, I'm not usually a crab cake lover but, Anna Banana (her suggestion of a name) convinced me that, because the new owner came from Maryland and brought with him his family crab cake recipe, I needed to "experience" the best crab cake I'll ever have, and so, I took the plunge. Sadly, my steak was just as poor a cut of beef as my wife's but those crab cakes... oh those crab cakes were everything Anna Banana said, and than some! I've never had a crab cake that came close! The crab cakes come with a mustard base dipping sauce but, believe me, you'll not want to mar the perfection by dipping. My sides were also great. The coconut rice was not overpowering with just a hint of coconut as an aftertaste and my macaroni & cheese (which I don't usually order unless I have kids with me) was creamy and cheesy. For dessert, we decided to try the Key Lime pie. Not sure about the rest of the desserts but the Key Lime pie was a definite winner with just the right tartness resting on a tasty graham cracker crust (as a true Key Lime pie should have) and a wonderfully creamy texture. THE BOTTOM LINE: As with all my reviews the "customer so what" is would I come back? Even though I'd stay away from the steaks, you bet I'd come back! I would ask for the deck dining room, be seated in Anna "Bananas" serving area and make sure I included those out of this world crab cakes in my meal!

    We live at the marina so the Tidehouse (or is it "House"??) is a go to for us. I say "House"…read morebecause the "Tide" sign on the water side is continually out! We've mentioned it to management several times however they seem surprised (& unconcerned) each time. Routinely the service is good, food is good....however they are not focused on customer service. They are often more concerned with closing the restaurant than providing great customer service as well as honoring their published hours. On more than one occasion, we have called to place a to go order and they have closed the kitchen early (after being told by the server, they would not close before 10p that Friday night). Also on more than one occasion, they have a bar full of people (wanting to stay, drink & spend more $$) and they bring the check to close the tab so the staff (or manager!) can leave. AND this all has happened during OFF SEASON! Being well educated in the hospitality industry, it's clear to me Tidehouse is not well run from the top down. This is unfortunate since it's such a perfect location with beautiful views.

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    TideHouse
    TideHouse
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