Great quick service, yummy food! I loved the sweet potato fries and clam strips!! the fried green tomatoes were awesome; definitely a favorite! the mushrooms were good, but could have used a little seasoning. The soup and hush puppies needed more flavor. The homemade ranch is fantastic! All in all, super great for the prices and did not disappoint! read more

John's Drive-In - chicken and rice soup - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

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I've been eating at this restaurant since 1996 when I moved to Florida. They're always friendly with good service and good food

Always great service and delicious food. The prices are very reasonable. Several good seafood options. read more

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Stopped in on a road trip , waitress was snarky during my food order and then during my grandfathers order. It was really unappreciated and killed the entire experience. The waitress apparently has worked there since 1999, hopefully she hasn't been treating people badly that long. Food was okay but rude service made it not worth the stop!! read more

Great place to stop on my drive from Sanford to Naples. Comfort food in a friendly atmosphere.

In sleepy little Fort Meade, you would expect to see a bunch of soldiers in camouflage and buzz cuts marching around but you would be wrong! There is no military base by that name and that's a story for Wikipedia. In my humble opinion, there are only three places worth a damn to eat in this little town and these fine folks are one. Atmosphere- It's an ancient somewhat run-down drive-in with a huge following of locals and folks just passing through that find it on Yelp. It's one room and the only atmosphere is happy folks chowing down on huge plates of food. Customer Service- My waitress was curt and efficient and checked on me twice, so I had no problems. Food- Massive casual menu with all the burgers and sandwiches and fried food you can imagine. There is even a small salad bar that looked decent. The specialty are the Minor Burgers named after the locally famous high school football team. These one-half pound behemoths come separately or as platters with every burger option you can think of. I went with the Bacon Cheese version platter and paid a little extra to substitute Tots which I would highly recommend. I added a refillable soft drink which came in a cup so large it could be a swimming pool. It was out quickly and so so much better that the fast food chains. The burger was hot off the grill and juicy and the Tots were perfectly cooked and piping hot. The Slaw was spot on and just a little bit sweet. This is not gourmet food in any way but just fine small-town home cookin. I was completely stuffed, and my tab was $11.18. I looked around the dining room as I walked out and was struck once again with how happy folks looked eating a huge assortment of casual food. Finding these great little places highlights the power of Yelp! read more

John's Drive-In - Massive Minor Burger Platter was as good as it looks! - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

They were known as good fried chicken but today we ate very disappointed they used the old chicken so it's not so great any more .service is good but we are here for the good country southern chicken . Never coming back for that reason 2 star only I'l read more

That's it. We will not be going to Miner's den /John's Drive-In in fort Meade, Florida; anymore. The waitress never asked if we liked the food; and it's a good thing because we didn't. The spaghetti had a strange looking pale sauce on it and not hardly any meat. It also was not cooked enough. It was almost flavorless. I had a Philly cheese steak sandwich. It also was awful. The steak was overdone and gristley... Also tasted as if it had been burned and tried to be saved. I have no idea what kind of cheese it was; it looked a lot like Velveeta. RIP Miner's Den... I was going to put this as a review on their blog but all I saw was good reviews and I don't think it would have been published. So sorry read more

Really good burgers and fries, cheap and quick service. Not pictured the fried okra. Would have been 5 but the okra was cold. Would still come back again though. read more

John's Drive-In - 1/2 Pound Redneck Burger - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

Food great. The lack of respect for the disabled is the reason for two stars. One particular waitress with a sassy New Yorker attitude was fine till she wasn't. After a handicapped elderly man who was eating by himself left, she openly shamed him for making a mess and got another customer on board to talk crap. I couldn't believe what was happening. I was a guest of a local, so I chose to not make address it since the customer want there, but had it happened ahead of him there would have been a mess there last night. This took place yesterday March 22, 2024. No matter how the good the food is, no one should ever be allowed handicap shame anyone. read more

Found this on yelp. Great lunch stop. Our waitress was phenomenal. Our food was really good. And fast! I had the chicken wrap and my husband had the Grouper Fish sandwich. We were both very happy. Lots of food and leftovers too! read more

John's Drive-In - Fish sandwich - Grouper! - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

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Food is always on point they have a wonderful staff and make you feel at home . Toula is the front person , she's very awesome a nice of a person you'll ever want to meet she so kind and compassionate. Mary the top waitress is very sweet, and kind goes above and beyond all the girls at the drive in are awesome. Everyone there works like a well oiled machine the waitresses , cooks and family owned and operated I just simply love this place read more

Staff is friendly and the food is good. I love the Southern Stir-Fry. The Miner burgers are big and juicy, especially the mushroom and Swiss. read more

Food was good and reasonably priced. I would eat there again if I was passing through. I went here at lunch time on a Thursday and the place was packed. Servers were overwhelmed and a little rude. read more

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This place is a typical Fort Meade restaurant! OK food when it comes out hot and just the absolute worst wait staff you've ever seen! I got a cheeseburger and fries and an iced tea for lunch today and the ice tea was warmer than my fries. Waitress comes over 20 minutes later after I've already eaten a hamburger and asked me how my meal was and I tell her the fries are cold and old she takes her hand presses them down on my french fries looks at me and walks away and then charges me $3.50 for a half a dozen cold fries! 17$ For cold food and shitty service! Avoid this place in Fort Meade, at all costs save your money and drive to another town read more

Good food & great service! Locally owned by a wonderful sweet lady that is always there to greet you. Love that hometown feeling there.

I ordered chicken liver dinner And it was awesome! Also the fish dinners are great. Good service and family atmosphere. Very enjoyable place. read more

Overall every time I go here they have excellent food. My personal favorite are the crab cakes! Today was the first time I strongly disliked the gravy with the mash potatoes. I am not sure why it didn't taste like it usually does. With the exception of the gravy the rest of my order was on point. The staff is always extremely friendly and quick with orders. I highly recommend coming here for a meal! read more

John's Drive-In - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

Loved it! Great food, friendly staff, great price! So shocked to find such great food on our way across the state to Melbourne. We will be back for sure! read more

Great place for lunch or dinner. Whether take out or eat in John's Miners Den makes sure you have great food and plenty of it

We've passed by this place a handful of times on the long and pleasant drive down US-17 between Orlando and Ft. Myers, but today was the first time our hunger aligned with our proximity to the place and our sense of (admittedly mild) adventure. In short, it was alright. We bought and ate the food from our car, which is cool and increasingly rare. There's no commonly accepted use of the term by which I'd call the service enthusiastic; in fact, the employees seemed listless and dead inside - a Stephen King "no light behind their eyes, something is awry in this town" kind of vibe. But they weren't rude, either. We ordered light: a cheeseburger, tater tots, sweet potato fries, and a couple sodas. The tots were great, I have to say - crispy on the outside and soft inside - and my wife loved the wedge-shaped sweet potato fries. After reading other reviews I'd meant to get the Miner Burger but blew it and got a large cheeseburger instead (I only afterward noticed they're different). The burger was of the very-thin-but-large-diameter variety where the toppings dwarf the meat - you know the kind - but the taste was fine and the toppings fresh. Overall, not notable in any way, bad or good. If we come back, I'd try something more interesting than a burger. It all came to $12.50 or so, which, as someone else noted, is probably less than we would've spent at McD's. Hard to regret that. read more

John's Drive-In - Curbside menu as of May 23, 2015. - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

On a recent road trip passing through Fort Meade we found this hidden gem Greated with a smile, twinkling eyes and warm southern charm. Be prepared for great casual burgers, fried fish and salad bar. BLT's and turkey clubes none better. All The sides were fresh and tasty. Wish they would have shared their secret for the best coleslaw on the planet. read more

This was a great find. Clean, courteous and delicious. I recommend the burgers. They come with all the fixings plus coleslaw and fries. The chicken is hand breaded and divine. read more

soo good very yummmy must gooo cheap and delicious food great pit stop burgersss are a must read more

Great burger and fast friendly takeout service. Definitely a place I'd spot at again for a meal, just nothing better then that hometown drive in feel. O and the $5 burger I bought was solid big I finished it but I was definitely stuffed for the rest of the day. Don't make a mistake and pass on this legit restaurant. read more

Food is good and fast. Sweet server is always excellent! Would love to see a few more GF options.

Classic Little Florida Diner. Great service. Good Food. Nice classic salad bar (think Sonny's Jr) I had some good fried oysters and pretty good fried okra. The chicken tenders were great, hand breaded chicken breast instead of the frozen stuff. Don't expect much in the way of decor but you can actually eat in the car, classic drive in style. All in all, if you are driving to Sarasota from Otown down highway 17, I would suggest making this a pit stop. read more

If you are looking for a good hole in the wall burger place. This is it. Burgers and fries were great as was the service.

Great little diner, friendly folks and delicious road trip food! read more

John's Drive-In - Fried clam strips, hush puppies and onion rings, excellent! - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

Solid roadside burger. Staff was nice, food was fast, table was clean.

I don't usually make a habit of eating at non-chain restaurants I don't know much about, however, this place specifically appealed to me as I was passing by. Friendly staff, convenient curb side ordering, good prices, and fast service. I went with the fish sandwich, fries, and coleslaw, and I was impressed! First off, the sandwich and fries were very hot and fresh. The portions are great! Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving John's Drive-In a green light. read more

Stopped when passing through, the food was good especially the chicken pot pie soup and the catfish tasted fresh. Good service too!

Very cute place in the middle of nowhere. Definitely worth a stop. Tried the pork sandwich with okra and slaw. Slaw was not very good but I was more than pleased with everything else. The hubby devoured his miner burger and tots. Will be back to try other items. read more

The place is nice and very friendly service. We stop by on the way to Daytona beach, it's our 1st and I hope we can back again. Owner from Greek, asked them to cook octopus)))) read more

First time I came for lunch and ordered a Cuban. There were no menus so I had to ask for one. When I did the waitress was clearly displeased that I needed one. Way too many options for sandwiches so I went with a classic. Their Cuban sandwich didn't even have the traditional Cuban sandwich ingredients, the bread was stale, and it was very bland. On my second (and last) visit I once again had to ask for a menu but this time the waitress verbally berated me for not knowing what I wanted and then proceeded to make fun of my haircut. read more

They are pretty quick to get your food wether you are dining in or order it to go! The waitresses are pretty social and call you by name which makes it feel like home! read more

Decor may not be much, but the food more than makes up for it. Consistently good food and hometown service. Suggestions: Miner burger (1/2 lb), fried fresh shrimp (HUGE), and my go to...Steaks tips/pieces...love em! read more

John's Drive-In - Large cheeseburger & fries - Diners Near Me - Fort Meade, Florida

We stopped in here for lunch on a road trip. You can drive in and get a full dinner. Pretty cool. I had the miner burger, which I guess was named after some local mascot. And a cup of chicken n rice soup. Both were great especially the soup. The wife had a gyro which was great as well. I'll be eating here whenever im in the area. Our whole bill with a gyro, burger, fries, coleslaw, and a soup was 14 dollars. It would have cost me more to eat at the garbage McDonald's across the street. read more

Gross. Place feels very sticky. Food is mediocre at best. I had the pressed Cuban which was just some meat and cheese slapped on some bread and grilled with yellow mustard. Yum. Fries were actually pretty decent. Best part of the meal. I would not recommend eating here unless you are extremely hungry. read more

On the road driving home from work soy Call and ask if they're open? They say yes until you 10 p.m. so when I drive up there and they say oh no we're already closed 20 minutes till 10 not a good way to do business!! read more