The green owl is a wonderful diner that is cash only but they do have ATM in the back. It's a great spot for an inexpensive meal known for their breakfast and lunch. I ordered a BLT with chips and a Diet Coke and it was very tasty. I would highly recommend checking it out. read more

Green Owl Restaurant - BLT and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

First time here! Make sure to bring cash because it's CASH ONLY! But they have an atm machine ! I ordered the ham scram which was good My mom got the one egg special. She said she's finally found a place that makes over medium perfectly. We both loved the pancakes! It's simple breakfast, but it's good! read more

Green Owl Restaurant - Ham scram and One egg special. We kinda shared some stuff - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I usually don't leave bad reviews but this is a different case. Please note I have never been here before. I wanted to grab a to-go order (in which I ordered two omelets & a breakfast sandwich). I came in with high expectations, left with dissatisfaction. They don't mention over the phone they were cash only. I never carry cash on me so when I got to the restaurant, I asked if I could pay with Apple Pay and they said it's cash only. I mentioned I didn't have cash and they said it's on their door. I said I have never been here before and I couldn't have known! So they said they have an ATM. At that point I didn't want to spend fees on taking out cash from their ATM. Not only is their food overpriced, but I left feeling distraught, as their staff (which I understand are busy) were also very rude. You can't just assume everybody is a "regular" especially with pick-up orders. It's a great location, but I wouldn't be back here if that's how they normally treat their customers and operate their business. read more

Great food with friendly service.. Will definitely go back when visiting Delray Beach.

An absolute classic. Fast, delicious, and they do not kill you on price. We had pancakes, corned beef hash meal, French toast, and an omelette, and every one was as expected. You will not go wrong here. read more

Best meal we had and we ate at the $$$$ places around town. They nail the basics--eggs, hash browns, toast--that everyone seems to goof up (including every other breakfast place this week)--well done team! read more

If you are looking for the best biscuits and sausage gravy, this place is it. They have a breakfast meal, the country Benedict, it's sausage patty on a biscuit, smothered in sausage gravy and two eggs. It is delicious! I also got some of their corned beef lunch meat, it was good too. Service each time has been quick and friendly. Coffee cup stayed full. They have bar seats in the middle of the dining room and tables/booths around it. It seems like a good clean place. I will return. read more

The closest you'll come to that New York diner feel in Delray Beach. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious and the portions were big. The restaurant is clean and has a welcoming feel to it. Will definitely be back during my next visit to Delray! read more

Busy breakfast spot but definitely worth the wait! Coffee hot and delicious, waitress was attentive, friendly, all smiles! Food did not disappoint- egg white feta, spinach and tomato omelette was cooked perfect tasty so good, home fries were great...sweet spot! read more

CASH ONLY! After coffee on the beach and then a cortado at Deke's around the corner, it was time for a proper breakfast. I stopped at Green Owl and after a very short wait, was brought to a table and provided a menu. A few minutes later, a waitress took my order. Less than ten minutes later a plate with two fried eggs, two sausage patties and toast. As ordered and a tasty meal, it's clear that they want to turn over tables here. While you're not rushed, you're also not encouraged to dawdle. Which is fine and they're not pushy about it. This was an inexpensive breakfast on a Saturday morning. Just remember to have the cash. They have an (expensive) ATM in the back. [Review 986 of 2024 - 1862 in Florida - 22014 overall] read more

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I cannot begin to tell you how much I love this little gem of a breakfast place, also lunch, but we go strictly for breakfast! Owner Dave, and his employees who are long-standing and have been there for many years no, just how to treat me when I'm on vacation here for the winter! They actually remember my order from year to year which never ceases to amaze me!. The food is fresh and fairly inexpensive. I love coming here every year with my husband, Charlie and myself Jaye! read more

Green Owl Restaurant - breakfast and lunch the best closed on Mondays! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Had lunch with my two daughters and my granddaughter today food was terrific. Service was spot on and delicious and nice quiet not overly noisy. It was just delicious. Second time there and it won't be my last. read more

Really enjoyed the food and low prices here. Cash only, but the Blueberry Pancakes were full of fruit and the side of potatoes also very good. French Toast and bacon also quite tasty. Nice waitress too as this place is apparently a local legend. read more

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Delicious, friendly and reasonably priced. The kind of popular little place you expect to be packed out the door during the season.

Single diner, before 8am on a Saturday. Occupied, not busy. I know my order before I sit down. When greeted at the table, I'm asked and answered, well extra well done hashbrowns, I want crisps. Bagel, well toasted with sliced tomato and cream cheese. Coffee... simple order. When only 2/3rds comes out correct, i set the offending hashbrowns aside. Coffee is 3/4 empty... has. browns are tan and cold... "oh, you wanted them well done?" Before you paint me as the bad apple... the ticket said well done... she brought it to the table, far less than well done... kitchen didn't follow the ticket, server didn't check the ticket that she wrote. when I point it out... im less than desirable as a customer. Could I have handled it better? Probably. I question why though, when the ticket is clearly written, there is no fault found by anyone at the restaurant. read more

What a great find! This is a small Delray Beach Cafe like they used to have 40+ years ago. The Staff couldn't be more accommodating, the food was plentiful & delicious and the prices were very reasonable. A note of warning... It's 'Cash Only' but they have an ATM on site. read more

This is your all-American breakfast--the one mom and dad would make for the family on Sunday mornings. All the basics, all cash, best service :) read more

Love a good, local breakfast spot! Finally made it here after preparing myself with cash (this is a cash only business) and came here after walking the beach on a Saturday morning. We were seated right away, but dont be fooled, this place was busy! The staff was super friendly and very efficient. She answered all our questions and took our order timely. The menu is quite extensive and offers plenty of different breakfast combos for everyone at the table. You really can't go wrong! The pancakes were delish and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Portions were just right and I definitely left completely full. We sat outside, but they do have quite a few tables inside as well. Such a cute, friendly neighborhood spot. Would definitely recommend and will be back in the future! Love trying out new menu items upon my return to good places. Green Owl for the win! read more

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Great straight forward breakfast with awesome staff at a fair price. Will be a regular customer when here.

Good coffee, perfect eggs every time, friendly efficient service, great french toast, nothing missing. Reasonable prices. read more

I hadn't been here in a very long time. I went here for breakfast with out of town guests. I ordered a soft boiled egg and tomato with coffee. It also comes with whole wheat bread. don't forget cash only! I guess because I don't love breakfast that it is always a bit difficult to make me thrilled. But it was a beautiful morning and we were in the shade! I loved their little signs in the place so that was nice. Other people at the table ordered pancakes and eggs. So it was a good smattering of different choices. Plenty of coffee to go around always! They even have a cash machine on premises if you need! You an park on the street before 12 for free so no need to worry about paying! read more

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The Green Owl has been a staple of Delray for many years. Good staff all around with good food being served. Great breakfast spot. Food comes out quick, even though it's usually crowded. they have a few tables outside also. They also serve lunch, I can not comment on that since I only have ordered breakfast. It's my go to when working in the area, stop in, I recommend an omelet , you will not be disappointed. read more

Green Owl Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Extremely busy . Good breakfast place but don't understand the appeal. Parking is rough . Wait on Sunday so you feel rushed. Ok interior. Cash only . My pancakes were mass produced in taste. Did get my bacon crisp as ordered. read more

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I stopped in to eat breakfast one Saturday morning during a shopping trip in Delray Beach. The Green Owl first was first opened in 1981 on Atlantic Ave by Jim Nowlins, who purchased a restaurant named Natural Eats for his wife Flo. They renamed it Green Owl because the word owl was part of their last name and green because the couple was they were Irish. After running the business as a restaurant for two years it became too much for Flo and they changed it into a coffee shop. In 1983 the restaurant was purchased by Carol Savage who sold it in 1990 to Peter and Sam Warren so she could retire and travel. The Warren's kept everything the same and Carol's son David Gensman was able to purchase it back five years later and he still operates it to this day. Upon opening the Green Owl soon became known as one of the most affordable lunches in downtown Delray. In 2014 the building they were renting was sold and the high rent forced them out to a smaller space across the street that no longer faces Atlantic Ave. The new restaurant opened in May of 2017. The old location of the Green Owl is now the Capital One Cafe. The Green Owl is a diner style restaurant beloved by locals for serving up affordable meals in the pricey downtown area. They serve breakfast and lunch 7 days a week but you need to remember it is cash only. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I sat at the counter and enjoyed a great breakfast and friendly service. I ordered the French toast with a side of bacon and home fries. Everything was absolutely delicious. After you eat you are close enough to stroll beautiful Atlantic Avenue. I am so glad I finally got to try this Delray landmark. Eat like a local and come out and support the beloved Green Owl. read more

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I always walk by so I decided have a breakfast here. After I eat veggie omlet that was ok not great not bad I wait to pay a bill only to find out that is CASH ONLY. Of course I don't have cash so they send me to their own ATM that charges 2.50$ what a cheap sneaky way to make money. I won't be back 100%. read more

I came on my own and had a really tasty breakfast. Service was fast. Food was good and reasonably priced. This was my first visit and I was in and out within 30 minutes. No complaints only compliments! p.s. parking was easy on the street! read more

Old School style breakfast spot. Our breakfast was delicious. The ham was the BEST. Servers are fast and efficient. Get there early or leave extra time if you have to be somewhere. There was a wait by 9:15 when we were there. You can eat inside or on the cute outside patio if there's space. read more

Standard breakfast fare, perfectly cooked, with fast and very friendly service. Exactly what we were looking for. We will be back for sure!

This 1-star is strictly based on a member of the staff. Having been in the food industry and in management what I witnessed and heard was completely unacceptable. A greeter/ busboy or girl, when I asked # how long of a wait there was # replied in a frustrated tone making it sound like it was an inconvenience to answer, we are extremely busy and it would be more than 15 minutes when actually it only was 5 minutes. Then I observed # wiping off tables when the customers weren't even completely done obviously rushing them, I heard the customer even make a slight comment about it. Lastly: I overheard # telling another table of customers that they shouldn't allow people like that to eat here, referring to a family next table over from them, that had left a mess on the floor that he had to clean up. Someone needs to have a talk with # regarding customer service and saying things about other people out loud, it did appear that # was frazzled or annoyed. Customer service, 101 needed Our food was average *** three stars read more

Great local spot... we've been coming here for years and it's just off The Ave but it's the best brunch spot. It's a true diner experience.

We went to the Green Owl in Delray for breakfast on a Friday morning. We were able to sit outside, which I like, we both ordered breakfast food, bacon, eggs, pancakes, home fries. The food came out very quickly and everything was very good. We will definitely go there again and recommend this restaurant. The waitresses were very nice as well. The inside seating looked really nice too, they allow dogs outside. read more

Breakfast food quite tasty , service was decent despite it being crowded . I'd go back

Place is a cute little spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff is friendly & quick. We ordered some breakfast foods which included omelets, corned beef hash, breakfast potatoes and some coffee. It was all fresh, decent breakfast food, but if your looking for a unique menu it's not anything special. Prices are low so if your looking for food on the cheaper side this is a good spot for a quick bite. Wait time seems quick and the spot has good parking read more

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I agree with many of the reviews on Yelp about how Green Owl is a no-nonsense breakfast joynt serving Basic Breakfast 101 deliciously well. The spinach feta and tomato omelette was just plain awesome (perfectly done and folded well), so was the corned beef hash (nice and thin and crispy), the bacon (meaty and nicely cooked), the sausage (flat and round), the blueberry pancakes (fluffy and fresh tasting), the fruit bowl and the coffee, too. Hungry yet! I haven't been during season, but I expect there is a long wait on weekends. read more

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Stopped in for breakfast, simply put, left happy. Good coffee, waitress was very friendly, and most importantly the breakfast was good! Eggs, bacon, French toast.... Can't go wrong! I was also a fan of whatever syrup they provided for the French toast. Will be back read more

Green Owl Restaurant - Eggs and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Great local breakfast place. Everything you would expect. Friendly servers, fresh cooked food, counter and tables and outdoor seating. Super chill vibe and a refreshing change from the Atlantic ave vibe. read more

Love, love, love this place. The food is always so good. I could eat here everyday! I usually have breakfast, but the lunch items are equally as good. The chicken salad sandwich and BLT are so delicious! Highly recommend read more

Great local place for Breakfast in the heart of Delray, the staff is always perfect as us their fare. Try their famous Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Steak and Eggs, or the Eggs Benedict. Outdoor seating available. The only negative may be that they require Cash only, however they do have an ATM. read more

Our go to spot for breakfast when visiting. Great food, friendly staff, hostess is a gem. Love this place! Wayne from NY. read more

A small dinner place. They only take cash so always make sure to have cash or they have an atm where you can take money out. The sandwiches are amazing!! One of my favorites is the Bahama melt with a side of 1000 island dressing. I wish they had more choices for sides since I am not a huge fan of what they currently offer so I usually do not eat the side anyway. I have also tried their tuna melt (TO DIE FOR). Btw, you can always change the type of bread if you are not a big fan of rye bread. read more