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Josephine's Kitchen

4.3 (478 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Indiana J.

We had good food here and were seated quickly. The portion sizes were large. I had the chilaquiles and it could have fed 3 ppl. My niece had the kids pancakes and she also had a good sized portion. The matcha was very tasty. The parking lot is small so plan accordingly. Would definitely return to try other things.

David J.

Never disappoints! This time I got the Taby salad and it was delicious!! The service was great and it's our go-to brunch place.

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Stacie B.

This spot must be for tourist solely. It popularity is not even with the food they serve. Upon arrival we were told we had a 20 minute wait which was fine. The service was okay - server was busy so we had to wait a little to order. Unfortunately our was incorrect so when we had to correct it took a long time.

Amy D.

Can accommodate large parties. Fairly busy at brunch times thus making wait times long. All food and coffees are great! Will definitely return for brunch.

Chilaquiles
Brittany A.

My absolute fave spot for breakfast on SPI! They have the best chilaquiles I've ever had and super tasty lattes. This is a must stop for me when I visit SPI.

The biscuits and gravy
August M.

The service was great the mocha had a lot of flavor profiles that made it better then I expected and the biscuits and gravy the first but it melted in my mouth the gravy was more peppery then usual and the decorations gave of a Texas food restaurant

Chilaquiles rojos
Kristell B.

Came for brunch on a Sunday. Our group was quickly sat outside. Food was good and so was the iced coffee. Their juice menu is really good too... didn't get a pic of that.

Laura C.

We stopped by Josephine's Kitchen on our last day at SPI after seeing all the buzz on social media. The place was packed, but we were lucky enough to get seated right away. The menu had plenty of tempting options, but my husband and I both went with the chicken and waffles and added a side of hash browns. We couldn't resist also ordering the pancakes to try. We each had an iced coffee to go with our meal, and it was delicious. The chicken and waffles did not disappoint crispy, flavorful, and a generous portion. The pancakes were fluffy and tasty too, but after digging into the main dish, we ended up boxing most of them to go. The food took a little while to come out, but considering it was a full house, that was expected. Overall, it was worth the stop and definitely lived up to the hype!

Not one berry in the crepe...

We were a party of eight. Service was good and everyone enjoyed their breakfast ... except me I ordered crepes because of the discription " stuffed with a medley of berries" I got two crepes with a banana and Nutella and one small strawberry sliced atop. The chief needs to honor the menu

Avocado toast with poached eggs and hash browns. Delicious!
Casey T.

The food here is so good and the coffee is delicious. Prices are reasonable and we will definitely be back when in South Padre.

Kristal O.

It gets PACKED so be prepared. But worth it Large menu but so good, we went for breakfast and got the ham egg sandwich (HUGE) and some platter pictured and it was gobbled up. In fact, that's why I don't have a picture of the ham and egg sandwich because I just dive right in Ambiance is classic diner - loud, packed in, but everyone is happy

Ranchero omelet
Pedro R.

I had the ranchero omelet. It was amazing, soo good! My coffee cup was huge so it was perfect. No more asking for refills constantly lol We got seated quickly. Coffee was hot and delicious

Josephine's breakfast sampler (eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, hash browns and pancakes)
Yolanda T.

This was my first time on South Padre Island. We decided to eat breakfast at Josephine's Kitchen. The place was packed so we expected a wait; not too bad maybe 20mins and they text you when your table is ready. The wait staff was attentive and quick to turnover and clean tables. They have a good selection of American and Tex Mex options. We decided on your standard American breakfast. Everything was freshly prepared. The restaurant has a good selection of flavored Mimosas. And did I mention you get a complimentary pic and you can also purchase a framed souvenir pic as well. Next time I'll try a more Tex Mex breakfast option.

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45ish minute wait time for chicken smothered in oil . Water had to be from an old filtration system too

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Josephine's was a great find. Good food, good prices, great staff. Quick service with quality product

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Had a great experience at breakfast this morning! The food was on point!!!! The shrimp and grits was delicious.

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4.0(113 reviews)
0.9 mi

Got here after searching for the best coffee shop on SPI to sit, read, and enjoy a serious cup of…read morecoffee. The search sent me to Karma, which was packed and loud, so I wandered over to Milo's instead. What a find. Milo's is a small, charming mom-and-pop shop where I may have found the best coffee I've had in Texas. And I say that as a daily coffee drinker and unapologetic coffee snob. Perfect cappuccino. Then an extraordinary coconut-infused cold brew "Aerocano"--worth the trip by itself. I came for one coffee and stayed for another. I only tried the coffee, although the food coming out looked delicious. The ambiance is charming, the service phenomenal, and the owners are lovely people who actually want to talk coffee. Don't come expecting the usual anonymous coffee-shop experience. Come to linger, talk coffee, meet the owners--and apparently talk surfing, because, yes, they surf. This is what a coffee house should be. I left genuinely and pleasantly surprised. Five stars. And it kicks Starbucks' ass.

Came here by chance needing a morning coffee after walking the beach.. had a lavender latte which…read morewas delicious,& not too sweet! Service was great; I believe I interacted with the owners today, & both were gracious and welcoming from the minute I walked in..they even offered me a complimentary water when they saw me outside melting from my walk! I love when a business personalizes your experience and they did just that! Recommend!

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Karma Coffee and Books - matcha

Karma Coffee and Books

4.3(79 reviews)
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What a gem! Came in because it seemed cute and every other coffee shop was closed at 4pm. Loved the…read morebooks, the vibe, and the coffee was SO good. Kevin was our barista and made us some delicious coconut mochas and was super friendly and cool. Came back the next morning for more coffee and I didn't catch her name but this barista was lovely as well and also made amazing coffee!

Cute and quant. I've only tried two items from here but so far so good. absolutely delicious…read more the "Om my God" is pretty delicious. strong coffee taste with some chewy boba. They have a nice seating area and I was greeted with a friendly smile. he was pretty patient when I couldnt decide what I wanted. this is a nice place to read and place your laptop and do some work. Music is at a nice volume. not distracting but loud enough. i do get distracted easily so the music is slightly higher than i put for myself but again preference. people we're consistently coming in and out but only one person stayed and came through. my only disappointment was that we couldn't read the books. the barista did mention i could read clearance and if i really wanted to.. just to be careful with the spine... which in all fairness i totally get it and agree. books need to sell and used books tend to not. I was just hoping for a nice place to read books and drink some coffee. which this is definitely it but less on the reading books. i'd feel bad if i didn't buy it and i showed reading on the spine. this isn't a bad review. i really enjoyed it. just wished there were more options of books to read without feeling bad coffee and baked goods delicious, service amazing, nice options of books and clearance books as well.

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Karma Coffee and Books - This is looking toward the entrance (notice the books, cards, etc.) from most of the seating

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Karma Coffee and Books - Order and pick up areas

Order and pick up areas

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Yummies Bistro - You have to order the Mediterranean avocado toast. Blew me away!!

Yummies Bistro

4.5(1.2k reviews)
1.4 mi
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Came here because the coffee looks amazing and it did not disappoint!…read more The latte and cappuccinos look visually appealing but if you're looking for a real cappuccino this might not be for you. It definitely seems like they just put a bunch of foam on top but it still tasted good. The waffle is also crispy and fluffy. The salon lox bagel is also so pretty but the large onion slices were too much. Service was great and they do get really busy.

During a quick weekend getaway to South Padre Island, I treated myself to brunch at Yummies Bistro…read moreafter seeing all the raving reviews online and it did live up to the hype. I arrived around 10:30am on a Friday, and although the restaurant was packed, was seated immediately at the bar. Our server greeted me promptly, took my drink order, and returned with my Spanish Macchiato. It was easily the highlight of the meal--absolutely five-star worthy. Not only was it Instagram-worthy, but it tasted just as good as it looked. Creamy, rich, and infused with notes of Mexican chocolate and cinnamon, it was one of the best specialty coffees I've had in a while and the artistry was incredible. For brunch, I ordered the CLEO (a lox bagel with egg) and the SPI Breakfast Platter. The CLEO had great flavors--the smoked salmon was fresh. My biggest critique was that the soft bagel, warm egg, and lox lacked a bit of textural contrast. Even so, the individual components were delicious. The SPI Breakfast Platter was hearty, well-executed, and exactly what you'd hope for from a classic breakfast. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in South Padre and try their lunch menu, the dessert case was very enticing.

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Yummies Bistro - Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

Lemon Poppyseed pancakes were soooo good!! Add blueberries and strawberries

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Sunrise Bakery - There is a variety of pastries made right inside.

Sunrise Bakery

3.9(54 reviews)
0.6 mi

Sunrise Bakery was great they had so many pastries to choose from it was difficult to pick…read moresomething! We went with a croissant to share, my hubs got a brown sugar iced latte & I went with a caramel iced latte. If you are looking for a nice spot to grab a treat & some coffee check them out!

3.5 stars, edging to 4…read more I always like to stop at bakeries and try new things when I travel, and this is probably one of the better bakeries you're going to find on South Padre Island. You can watch the bakers making the pastries and breads fresh through the glass window behind the counter, and everything we had was fresh, artisan, handmade, and tasty. Day-old banana bread -- very good, even a day old. Chocolate croissant -- not a ton of chocolate, more of your traditional size with just a little inside. Strawberry cream Danish -- very tasty and fresh. Cream puff -- super moist, with perfectly tender dough. Really good bite. Cinnamon roll -- very large, so don't underestimate the size. One note: the cream/icing on top was just too much -- too sweet and too heavy-handed. It would've been better served on the side to dip into, because the parts where we took off the cream off were really good. (We microwaved it for a minute once we got home.) Coffees -- a couple of solid coffees, nothing too crazy. One thing to flag: for five or six pastries and a couple of coffees, it ran us around $50. Pro tip: This isn't somewhere I'd take the kids. It's more of a spot for someone who wants a really good baked good and a coffee -- and be ready for the prices to add up faster than you'd think. Would recommend, and would return.

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Sunrise Bakery - Looks good

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The Cafe On The Beach - Crab cakes

The Cafe On The Beach

4.0(678 reviews)
0.3 mi
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My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this place during our South Padre trip. We went for dinner, sat…read moreoutside, and loved being right next to the ocean. The atmosphere was fantastic, especially with the ocean breeze coming through. We ordered the steamed mussels, the grilled red snapper sandwich, and the grilled red snapper entrée. Our favorite dish was the red snapper sandwich. It tasted fresh and had more of a homestyle feel rather than something overly polished from a professional kitchen, which we really appreciated. Honestly, everything tasted fresh, comforting, and well prepared. The service was also incredible throughout the night. The only slight issue we had was spotting a cockroach crawl from under one of the chairs when we pulled it out. However, considering the restaurant is basically right on the beach and outdoors, insects are somewhat expected, and it honestly didn't take away from the experience for us. Overall, great atmosphere, great food, and a really enjoyable dinner spot in South Padre.

The service was excellent, and the view was beautiful, but unfortunately, the breakfast was…read moreextremely disappointing. We both ordered the two-egg breakfast with eggs over medium, but what we received was closer to raw, with excessively runny whites. The hash browns were cold, greasy, and so hard they were nearly inedible. While we appreciated the wonderful service and atmosphere, the quality of the food left a lot to be desired. When a restaurant struggles to prepare something as basic as eggs and hash browns, it's hard to justify returning. Unfortunately, the great view and service weren't enough to make up for such a disappointing meal.

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The Cafe On The Beach - Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich

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The Cafe On The Beach - Entrance to beach, with outdoor seating nearby

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Isla Balli

Isla Balli

3.0(12 reviews)
0.9 mi

Stopped by Isla Bali and had a good experience overall! The Barbados tacos were delicious, the…read moreservice was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. My only complaint? Not being able to order alcohol until 10 a.m. on a Sunday. Still a ridiculous restriction, but hey, that's Texas for you! Can't fault the restaurant for that. Overall, good food, good service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

this location has been a burger fi for years, so it was good to see something new move in. Isla…read moreBalli looks sharp inside, the owners clearly put real money into the renovation. Everything's been updated and it shows. Unfortunately that's where the good news ends. Service was rough. Our server was a serious quiet talker, and I mean barely audible, like she was trying not to wake someone up. Between that and the long stretches between check-ins, the meal felt a little adrift. I started with the avocado fries. They looked the part but tasted like almost nothing. I kept waiting for something to land and it never did. My main was the barbacoa plate, which was intensely dry and aggressively salty . The kind of salt that makes you drain a water glass before you're halfway through. This could have been a solid dish. It wasn't. And here's the thing: the gas station across the street sells barbacoa that's genuinely better. I'm not being cute. That's just true. My wife had the coconut shrimp. Forgettable. The food here looks good. It photographs well. But there's a gap between presentation and flavor that's hard to overlook, especially when the concept has enough ambition to make you expect more. For what we paid, "it looked pretty" isn't a satisfying consolation prize. I hope they find their footing, the space deserves it. But I wouldn't be in a hurry to come back.

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Isla Balli - Avocado fries

Avocado fries

Isla Balli - Coconut shrimp

Coconut shrimp

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Josephine's Kitchen - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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