Not at all impressed today. Ordered an omelette and I wanted a different type of cheese. Waitress refused to sub the cheese and instead charged me an extra $2 because she said I had to purchase the byo omelette. It's not about the money it's principle. It's such a joke. Then the home fries tasted like eating a salt brick. The waitress didn't come back to do a check after she got someone else to deliver the food. I couldn't get a glass of water. This place has just completely gone down hill. I recommend anyone wanting to substitute items in the omelette just do build your own and take the difference out of the tip. If this establishment wants to be this petty I'll tip accordingly. I'm super dissatisfied and disappointed in this place. read more

I order the fried catfish with scrambled eggs and cheese grits. It was really good and was a good value for the price. My server Kendall was great, provided good recommendations and was very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place and come back to try other things, read more

Himes Breakfast House - Fried Catfish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Great place to eat and depending on the day it's worth the wait. We waited over an hour to be seated for 2. Food was amazing I want to try more of their menu and our waitress was perfect read more

Himes Breakfast House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

What a great location. The staff here really helps the customers. This place really cares and does the right thing. I could not find one thing negative about this place. Good was outstanding, wait staff was outstanding and entire experience was outstanding. read more

Himes Breakfast House - Large coffee carafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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This has become a favorite in Brandon. I've been there several times since. The service is impeccable. They are on their A game. We got our order in. I don't recall what I got but was definitely good. Lots of great choices if you're into having a big breakfast. The coffee is on point and cups refilled almost continuously. The place has a lot of open seating. And there's usually a big crowd. I would advise you to get there early before the rush. I really hate saying this but can be a bit pricey. I think I paid $40.00 for my girlfriend and I. But I like it there and will continue to go. read more

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Oh! This was lovely! Super clean and excellent friendly service . Great selections on menus both breakfast and lunch. Jesse bowl was great but oh! That summer special cali benny was the best! read more

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I met my Dad for a nice breakfast while I was in town. There was only a short 15 minute wait on a busy Saturday morning. I ordered the Country Benedict with a side of grits. Those grits were the best I have ever eaten!! I only wish I lived closer so I could have them on a regular basis. My Dad had Gayle's omelet which he said was delicious. We both left with another meal or two! read more

Himes Breakfast House - Country Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Himes Here. Himes There. Himes Everywhere. The Food. The Service. The Ambiance. Brandon - Tampa - Riverview Come one. Come all. Thanks me later read more

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Tried out Himes Breakfast House today! Didn't have to wait long for a table which was nice! Classic diner style restaurant, southern type cooking. They have mostly breakfast items but some lunch items as well. Our table had the Shrimp and Grits, chicken pot pie, Jesse Bowl, country fried steak and the Lumberjack bowl. They do offer mimosas too, which we got some strawberry ones! I personally thought the Chicken Pot Pie had way too much rosemary, that's all I could taste. The gravy for the biscuits and gravy was very good! Grits were great as well. Prices were decent as well! read more

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Southern comfort with a side of consistency-Brandon edition. We were loyal to the OG Tampa location on S Himes Ave right by the bay. Perfect for a pre-MacDill pit stop. Quick service, laid-back energy, and a mix of regulars who keep to themselves, smile kindly, or hit you with that "we've seen some things" nod, especially if you're a fellow veteran. The vibe is unspoken but solid. So when the Brandon location opened? That was a non-negotiable visit. It's close to home, so naturally, we had to check it out and we've been frequent flyers ever since. Let's talk food. I say I'll switch it up...but I never do. Southern Fried Catfish is my go-to every. single. time. It's seasoned beautifully, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and crowned with a fresh slice of lemon. Sides? I bounce between the grits or home fries. Now real talk... the grits are hit or miss depending on if they're cooked in broth/seasoned water (chef's kiss) or water (seasoning... where?). Now the home fries NEVER miss. seasoned, sautéed with onions and peppers, and always cooked just right. Pro tip: Upgrade your toast to a lemon pancake. You're welcome. Light, fluffy, citrusy bliss. Also love that they support local, if I'm not mistaken, their baked goods come from a nearby bakery. That kind of collab deserves a standing ovation. Every time I have out-of-town guests or friends who haven't been, this is my top recommendation. I don't ask "Where do you wanna go?" I send the menu and wait for the "We need to go ASAP" text. This isn't just a breakfast spot it's a part of our routine now. Good food, efficient service, welcoming vibe. If you're in Brandon and haven't tried it yet...what are you doing? Go get that catfish. Himes Breakfast House 312 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 read more

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It's like any other one of the meal breakfast house a cute little ambience long wait. I got pancakes and the options for syrup were awesome. There was one that tasted like coffee another that tasted like lemon curd and then just a regular syrup. I think that was the highlight of my meal when it comes to service when we were sitting. We had to ask the house to wipe the seats down as they were riddled with crumbs and old food from the people that were there before, and she looked at us like we had asked her to build us a house with her bare hands, our actual server was amazing. She had great suggestion. She had a nice demeanor. She was attentive and she was on the ball For her. I would come back. read more

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A trifecta of Amazingness! The food of course is always the main reason for the visit, and having dined at this restaurant more than a handful of times, I have still yet to eat something that was not pleasurable and delicious. Servers are very attentive won't leave you waiting or unattended long even in the busiest times. As for the restaurant, all that you would desire or expect in a home style restaurant, this is the example. Clean, spacious, well lit, with all the pleasant aromas of brunch. read more

Himes Breakfast House - Build your own omelette with spinach, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and chopped bacon. With cheese grits and wheat bread toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Himes is the Bomb of a breakfast establishment. Food was over the top. Yes. Yes, it was eggs for breakfast but Himes gives everything an upscale flavor. Fried green tomatoes were light, crunchy, and tasty. Too many places serves this dish swimming in grease; NOT Himes. Their 4-egg omelettes are huge! The 'Sogs -n- Nogs' has a red pepper hollandaise sauce that was over the top. Coffee is a medium to dark breakfast roast. Decent flavor and they provided us a carafe for each person for endless refills. read more

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The food was bland the service was mid but the place was clean and bright. I would never go again, there's better diners out there.

Party of 4 2 orders of pancakes 3 eggs over easy / Homefries 4 egg omelette Bacon Cheddar 2 Biscuits Coffee Total before tip about 60$ Pleasant breakfast spot, great service, everyone enjoyed the meal! Not sure what the omelette was cooked in, was a touch oily and had a slight flavor I could not pinpoint? read more

Had a nice breakfast here last weekend. Even though packed with a line, we still got in after about 20 minutes. Plenty of room outside to wait with some chairs inside as well. If you remember this location from Estella's and Jimmy Hulas they have done a great job inside. Really bright inside with plenty of tables. Like the nice clean look. Nice menu with choices but not overwhelming. Servers were friendly and quick to serve and refill drinks. We got Good morning French Toast, Bougie Bennie, Lumberjack Bowl and an Omelette. Coffee to drink. Bougie Bennie was a hit. Poached eggs on top of thick cut ham on a waffle. A great twist on Benedict. Very tasty and filling. The honey Dijon hollandaise was a great compliment to the dish. Everything worked well together. With a side of home fries that were perfectly cooked and crispy. 10/10. Rest of the group enjoyed their dishes as well. French toast was huge and had so much fresh fruit. The lumberjack bowl was loaded and flavorful. The omelette was very good and had plenty of toppings inside. Their homemade biscuits were a hit and pleasant surprise. Definitely a top place to get breakfast in the area. We will be back again.. read more

Himes Breakfast House - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

This place is an absolute MUST for breakfast/brunch. The menu options had great variety and everyone at my table really enjoyed their food. The service we experienced was friendly and hospitable. It is a very clean and family friendly environment with great tasting food on the menu. We're going to be regulars for sure. read more

Himes Breakfast House - Bananas Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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We've had this spot on our list for a while! I knew I wanted to try a bunch of things off the menu so that's what we did! Carb load alert! We ordered 1 pancake, 1 Belgian waffle, 1 French toast, the catfish breakfast with home fries and scrambled eggs, a side of loaded grits and a side of bacon. Our server was awesome and even made recommendations for our next visit! The pancake and French toast were delicious. The waffle was a little too sweet for me even with no syrup. The catfish was delish until we got to the middle and realized it wasn't all the way quite cooked through. Our server was apologetic and removed it from the bill. It was packed when we first arrived, but the wait wasn't too long at about 5 mins, but I can definitely see why the folks were there. I enjoyed most of the items and am intrigued enough to come back to try some other lunch items. read more

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Bright. Clean. Casual. Friendly. Super efficient. Welcoming. Modern, but not cold. Himes Breakfast House is all of this and more. Rise and shine, indeed! But I can't go any further with this review until I say three things: butter! rum! syrup!!!!!!!! It comes with the bananas foster French toast and together, they're life changing. Delicious, delightful, divine... and you get a huge, gorgeous serving. I'm breathless just thinking about it. I better pull myself together and start a new paragraph. So, this is HBH's second local location. The other is in south Tampa and I've been there, too. This one is along SR 60 in Brandon-in the old Jimmy Hula's location, just west of the Lithia Pinecrest intersection. It's been painted and spruced up, in the same gray, white, orange and blue color scheme as the original. I wandered in on a Tuesday morning and was seated right away. It wasn't crowded right then, but it was busy. I agree with the others-it has a "modern diner" feel to it. It's sunny, fresh and warm, thanks to the cheerful staff and all the natural light. My server-Haven, I believe-was extremely nice and attentive. She was as pleasant as the surroundings I couldn't have been happier. They have an extensive breakfast lineup (I'm trying the lemon ricotta pancakes next time) and a lunch menu as well. I also spotted mimosas on the menu-and I believe they do brunch on the weekends. There's ample parking (look around the corner-there's more than meets the eye, when you first turn in) and lots of tables. Bravo, Himes! This is a great addition to the Brandon dining scene. read more

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Stopped in for brunch on a late Friday morning and we were greeted and seated immediately! There's a parking lot connected to the building so no trouble there. The atmosphere is like an upscale diner, with welcoming faces all around. Super cute and a great breakfast/brunch vibe! Our waitress was super helpful and gave us some recommendations for what to try (she loves the red pepper hollandaise!). I ended up going with the Himes BLT but swapped the chorizo bacon for regular bacon. I loved it, especially the twist of the fried green tomatoes! The fries were delicious and perfectly crispy. And the garlic aioli had pieces of roasted garlic inside....so good. We also got the Grilled Gouda, which my friend loved, as well as 2 Eggs with Pork Belly, Home Fries, and Toast. They loved the pork belly in both of those dishes, not something you usually see at a diner! My other friend loved her Sogs and Nogs omelet with the red pepper hollandaise as recommended by our waitress! We tried a Pancake as well but it was nothing to write home about it. Prices were all incredibly reasonable, especially for the portion sizes and speed of service! I absolutely recommend Himes and it is definitely in our regular brunch rotation now! You need to give this gem a try! read more

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Finally Opened!! This is their 2nd location now in Brandon and it's very spacious inside with plenty of seating 3 tables to be exact. They have breakfast and lunch options that you can't go wrong with. My go to is always the Lumberjack Bowl. So good! Congrats to Steve and his team for opening their new location it's looks amazing and the food is amazing as always! read more

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The first thing that comes to mind is WOW! If you're thinking about stopping in, do it! I came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was busy however we got seated right away. The service was on point. The food was absolutely out of this world. Our waitress event gave some history on this establishment. This is a true local mom and Pop restaurant. The first location opened up in 2022 on the Himes Ave (hence the name). The owners are the same people who opened the beloved shells, which is located all over the Tampa Bay area. I can honestly say all the food was fresh and made to order. The coffee was strong and delicious. I recommend the pork belly Benny. It was something different and very tasty. If you get the grits definitely get them Jessie's way. If you're in the area, definitely check this local breakfast spot out. I know I will definitely be back. read more

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The interior is decorated in a country theme without being overbearing. Menu is very extensive. The service was excellent, very attentive to your needs as far as refilling drinks and whatnot. The food was fabulous, and the portions are very generous. The dining area was impeccably clean. I would not hesitate to return here again. read more

Himes Breakfast House - This is the street sign for the restaurant and one of the interior decorations. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Had breakfast here and the restaurant itself is really cute. We only waited about 20 minutes, and they turn tables quickly. Our waitress was amazing, super attentive, and honestly the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite hit for me. The biscuits were very dry, the waffle was just okay and had chunks of sugar throughout, which wasn't to my taste (though I can see how others might enjoy that). The potatoes were heavily seasoned with what tasted like thyme or rosemary, and the flavor was extremely overpowering. If the potatoes are that herb-forward, it really should be noted on the menu. Overall, I wouldn't come back for the food, but our waitress truly was fantastic. read more

Himes Breakfast House, originally from Tampa, has now made its way to Brandon and I couldn't be happier! Serving up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes ranging from hearty omelettes to stacked sandwiches, there's truly something for everyone. If you go (and you should), do not skip the loaded grits and for an even more elevated dish, the shrimp and grits are a must-try. Portions are generous, prices are super affordable, and you're guaranteed to leave full and satisfied. Just be sure to arrive early, this spot fills up fast, and for good reason. Welcome to Brandon, Himes! read more

Himes Breakfast House - Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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We usually go to the Riverview location, and never had an issue. This Brandon location is a no go for us. The orange juice was bad, and the lumberjack Breakfast bowl was so greasy, that I lost my appetite. read more

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast and we are glad we did. She had country fried steak grits and toast. She loved it some of the best She has ever had 9.6 I had grits eggs bacon and toast. Let me tell you as a country boy these grits are the best ever. The eggs cooked to perfection bacon awesome. Overall we loved it here and will be back soon i give it 9.6 it's a must try place. read more

Himes Breakfast House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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First time visiting this place and I was very impressed! The decor is bright and inviting. Staff was very friendly. These are perfect grits for me! They already had butter and were lightly salted. Pancakes were ok, just a bit too thick. Bacon was meaty and crunchy. There's a new location opening in Riverview soon. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Service was great! She provided very positive energy and extremely insightful recommendations and insights. I would definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

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Very good I recommend their house pancakes they have a sara lee cake texture and they all cooked in real dairy butter not no bs blend.. definetly recommended read more

Tried it out for breakfast on a Saturday morning, and only waited about 10 minutes which was great! There was definitely a longer waitlist as we were leaving. Our waitress Kaylee was super friendly and attentive! TLDR: Overall would go back again to try other menu items. The food we have mostly positive, but mixed feelings... the Banana Split Waffles were INCREDIBLY sweet, and I have a big sweet tooth. The whipped cream that was on top of them was delicious, clearly homemade and thick. I also got a side of bacon, nice and thick cut, sugar cured so also was sweet but just that right about of sweet and salty to be perfect. Florida Man Omelet was good, the sausage inside of that was more like a kielbasa style sausage rather than a traditional breakfast sausage. The other toppings inside were plentiful and tasty. Strawberry Fields salad was "OMG delicious". Everything was incredibly fresh and crisp. We asked for the dressing on the side because we find that some raspberry vinaigrettes can be hit or miss. This one had a perfect balance and was the perfect addition to the salad. read more

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Best breakfast restaurant around. The shrimp and grits were cooked to perfection, served hot. The waitress was fast and efficient; was very friendly and kept refilling our drinks. read more

If you want somewhere amazing this is it! Just entering the staff was very friendly . The environment is very relaxed and cozy. Now the food is definitely on point. The serving sizes are great. You will definitely not be hungry. The food is prepared well with everything being seasoned and delicious. This is a sure spot to stop at. You might need a nap after. This place is worth telling everyone about!!! Check them out ! read more

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Overall a great experience. The restaurant itself is setup like a traditional mom and pop restaurant. In that respect, it feels like the kind of place you can make your regular go to spot. The food was delicious and you can tell that it's not some generic big corporate breakfast/lunch place. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu, never had us want for anything and offered honest suggestions on what she liked. Not just trying to drive a special. Very personable. You could tell the place was well managed. The manager, Steve, walked around asking about our experience but you could see him leading from the trenches doing what needed doing. Personally, this is something that happens less and less nowadays. Give this place a try. read more

I finally made it here! Yessssss everything was good! So much food & great service! Nice friendly atmosphere! read more

Himes Breakfast House - My breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Wow! So Himes just recently opened their Brandon location and it was packed on a Saturday morning. Parking was a bit of a challenge but was well worth it. The decor is upscale diner with ample waiting space. Our group of 11 was absolutely delighted with our food. Our server was friendly and efficient. Our food arrived in a timely manner at the same time. I definitely want to return for the bananas, foster French toast. Himes is my new favorite breakfast spot! read more

One of the best breakfast places in Brandon definitely! It's a cute little place with a modern diner feel and good parking. We came on a Saturday morning and there was a 30min wait. All the staff were super nice and the service was relatively fast for how packed they were. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and they are AMAZING. We also got the pork belly benny which was also yum and the home fries that came with them were seasoned perfectly. read more

Himes Breakfast House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Great reviews and pictures brought us in to try it out. Now we can confirm it's true. We are super impressed with Himes Breakfast House. We loved the bright vibrant ambiance and all of the people. The menu had appealing items we both wanted so we shared an omelet and french toast with fruit. YUM! We also like having a coffee pot left at the table so we are able to refresh our coffee as desired. We'll be back! read more

Great grits! Biscuits are yummy, bacon is thick, coffee roasted in Ybor. Simple, clean ambiance. Reasonably priced. Recommend!

Food is always great and service is exceptional. We always have to wait on Sunday mornings but it's worth it.