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    Easter bunny was advertised, he never showed up

    We chose Loading Gastrobrunch specifically because it advertised an Easter Bunny Brunch Party, and we were looking for a special family Easter brunch experience. Unfortunately, there was absolutely nothing different about this brunch compared to any regular day dining here. There was no Easter "party" and no Easter Bunny. We asked our waitress twice about the bunny; she checked with her manager twice. Eventually, we were told that something had come up and there would be no Easter Bunny at all. This meant my youngest child missed their annual photo with the Easter Bunny for the first time. Service was also lacking. At one point during our meal, all six of us needed drink refills at the same time--our glasses were either empty or nearly empty. Overall, this was not a good experience, and it was especially disappointing given that it was meant to be a special family Easter brunch. The advertised Easter event did not happen, and there was nothing to make the meal feel festive or special. Huge disappointment. We will not be returning.

    Produce Quesadilla
    Bernice L.

    Well, I can rest now that I have found the most amazing quesadilla. The cheese is next level. The mushrooms were plump and fresh , the veggies harmonized together to make a masterpiece. I didn't even try the condiments because it needed nothing added.#satisfied

    Candied Bacon Benedict
    Ryan P.

    This was my second visit to Loading.... And will be back! I am giving 4 stars based on the previous experience plus this one, which was an improvement from before. Starting with the previous experience, the food was excellent! Literally the BEST Chicken & Waffles I've ever had! Just perfect, the combination of spicy, sweet, and salty! Crispy chicken and slight crunch to the waffle, not soggy like some. But the service was lacking on that visit. I almost didn't return. Based on food I tried again. This experience was the opposite of the lack of customer service. Our server Anisha (sp?) was super bubbly and knowledgeable. She checked on us at the appropriate times, had good food recommendations, and even came to the table prepared with waters to drink immediately. This time I had the Candied Bacon Benedict and a Winnie the Brew Cold Brew coffee. The Benedict was super tasty, and my only complaint was my poached eggs were overcooked. I can live with that, it happens a lot. We were able to eat outside on the front, and enjoy the wide sidewalks while they were setting up for a street fair. I think that happens every Sunday, but I can't sweat to that! Overall, a great experience! Glad there are these dining options in St. Cloud!

    Not so Boring Breakfast
    Kelly D.

    What a cute place in downtown St Cloud! Very unique decor inside and even more unique menu! It was a hard decision as to what to get, but being a coffee connoisseur I had to get the Winnie Brew Bear, if even just for the glass (you don't keep it). It was just as good too, and worth the price (small is definitely enough for 1, it is pretty sweet). We all enjoyed our meals, from the Not So Boring Breakfast to the Boring Avocado Toast (with pickled red onions which were such an amazing added touch!). We also had the Chicken and Waffles and the Ultimate Hash! The only reason I did not give this establishment 4 stars was because we did have to wait awhile to be taken care of, waters were brought but apparently our waitress was working the bar, so someone else came to finally take our order. It was also in the pricier side, however, definitely worth it!!

    Big Ole Chicken Sandwich
    Matt O.

    Food is always good and plentiful. Service was great and the decor is old school and nice. Always feels like the AC is off but def worth coming back for more.

    Maple bacon old fashioned
    Arlene L.

    Staff is always warm and welcoming. The maple bacon old fashioned was recommended to us and it did not disappoint. Every single cocktail and brunch dish is delicious here. Highly recommend

    Fluffy Pancakes
    Roger M.

    Wow Wow Wow. One of the best brunch places I have ever eaten at. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. The vibe is cool and the servers are cool too. We all loved every dish. I had the veggie hash with scrambled eggs. Every flavor burst through and entertained my palate. My wife had the Not Too breakfast, which was enormous. You have to try the candied bacon. It tastes like a protein and a dessert at the same time. This spot was 10 minutes out of my way from Orlando to Miami ... and worth every minute.

    Ultimate Omelette
    Felicia B.

    Who doesn't love brunch? My bestie and I finally made it here. It was a nice day out so we decided to sit outside. The server came to the table he took drink order. Started with an Arnold Palmer and the Brittle Piggie. The Brittle Piggie is thick cuts of bacon covered with goodness it comes with peanut brittle and sriracha maple syrup (in my option it wasn't necessary because the bacon was good like it was). I had the Ultimate Omelette (bacon, ham, chorizo, sausage, cheddar jack cheese) with a side of gravy. This omelette was packed with flavors and that sausage gravy was so good.

    Chicken and Waffles with Mac n Cheese
    Paulo I.

    While visiting a friend in the area, we decided to explore and discovered Loading Gastrobrunch. I ordered the chicken and waffles with mac and cheese. I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions. The mac and cheese with candied bacon was my favorite. The bacon was perfectly candied, and the mac and cheese was possibly the best I've ever had. Our server was friendly and attentive, frequently checking if we needed anything and making us feel welcome. The interior decor was a bit inconsistent, with elements like deflated balloons that seemed out of place. Despite this, it was a great experience, and I recommend checking it out.

    Macho Waffle Tacos Belgian Waffle Pineapple juice
    Zuly i.

    Absolutely amazing food!! We went about 40 mins before they closed and they still took us! The food was absolutely delicious, I highly recommend the waffle tacos because they were heavenly. Everything was so flavorful, even the waffles (which i find at restaurants they usually don't). Highly recommend!

    Tuna Nachos.  Tuan, seaweed salad, chips and two sauces
    Erin G.

    Loading Gastrobrunch stayed open later than 3 pm for a downtown St. Cloud Art & Food festival. This was our favorite stop on the food map we were provided. We ordered the tuna nachos, bacon spinach dip and yuca fries. My friend and I could not get over how much we loved the tuna dish. She ordered a second portion. It is crisp tortilla chips layered with seaweed salad and small cubes of fresh tuna. All this was slathered with two sauces. I got my hot sauce on the side but it was manageable. The yuca fries were hot and fresh and the aioli dipping sauce was tasty. This is a very dense dish as yuca is inherently a fibrous vegetable. I enjoyed this but could not eat that many if I wanted to also get an entree. The spinach bacon dip was supposed to come with naan but it looked like pita triangles to me. I thought this dip was heavy and bland. I definitely want to return for brunch as this quirky restaurant seems to a fun dining room and the kitchen really knows how to deliver innovative dishes.

    Emily B.

    We recently tried Loading Gastrobrunch for the first time and enjoyed it! We did have a large group and called ahead of time to ensure they would be able to accommodate us. The restaurant itself is small. They have a few tables outside, and most of their seating inside. What stuck out to me was the large table in the middle of the restaurant that they were able to sit not only larger parties at, but multiple parties at! They had such a wide selection of drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic, coffees and more! A few of us got the honey cold brew coffee which was really good! Their food selections were also plentiful. All food items we had were super tasty, and made to order! We noticed that we didn't just have one server, it was a team effort to take orders and run food out among the staff. Unfortunately this made it hard to get refills on drinks, or ask questions if we had any. The servers were nice, but you could tell they were very short staffed and spread thin. When our group started receiving food, only 4 of the 6 meals came out initially. At first we didn't think much of it since we knew we were a bigger group and it's truly impossible to bring everyone's food out at once. After 10 or so minutes of waiting, one more meal was brought out. Our 6th member still was waiting on their food, but we kept seeing other tables and people around us continuing to get food brought out. Had we not flagged someone down and asked, we don't believe he would have gotten his order since it seemed as though they forgot. Overall the service was okay, but the food made up for it! I would consider coming here again!

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    We love this place! Food is awesome. Great staff, friendly atmosphere, quick service.

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    Great food & amazing mimosa flavors. We never go on the weekend because it slammed but during the week you get great and timely service!

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    28 North Gastropub & Scratch Kitchen

    28 North Gastropub & Scratch Kitchen

    3.9
    (321 reviews)
    33.9 mi
    $$$

    My husband and I dined for lunch today for the first time and I have to say we were blown away by…read morehow delicious our meal was. The restaurant is so cool inside and the service was amazing. Server explained the scratch kitchen concept and a little about their history and offered his suggestions. I enjoyed the Coco Grouper Sandwich which is coconut encrusted grouper with their homemade key line tartar sauce, arugula, house slaw, red onion on a fresh ciabatta roll. My husband ordered the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese, red onion, cowboy candy and hot honey. Both came with Boardwalk fries that were fresh and hot and crisped to perfection. They gave us a side of the garlic aolie sauce to try and it was good if you like that kind of dipping sauce. We thoroughly enjoyed every bite and would not change a thing for our order. The sandwiches were amazing and we highly recommend. Not sure what it took us so long to check this place out after moving to Viera last summer but we will definitely be back. A little in the pricey side but honestly worth it for the meal we just had. Kudos to the chef and server. They are doing it right!!!

    Been coming here for years. Since they opened. Foods always good, typically good experiences with…read morethe servers also, but it seems they are going downhill Made me the wrong cocktail twice, decided to just order a beer after the second miss (not sure if this was the server or the bartenders mistake) Never have I ever waited so long for a sandwich... 1.5 hrs. Kitchen typically takes a while but this time was ridiculous Server checked in on us maybe twice/ three times throughout the whole dinner, took about 15 minutes to bring us our check Restaurant was empty also.... Monday night Since I've been going for years I may give them one more shot but jeez. I was pretty let down afterwards

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    The Whiskey

    The Whiskey

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    18.6 mi
    $$

    I absolutely loved my experience at The Whiskey. I sat at the bar, and the bar tender was very…read morehelpful and attentive. From the moment we walked in, he made sure to ask us questions and give recommendations because it was our first time. He let us know that these were the best burgers in Orlando, and he wasn't lying. The food, although a little pricey, was absolutely amazing. I ordered the Bangin' Shrimp as an appetizer, which blew me away. The shrimp had a tempura fry to it, giving it a perfectly crispy crunch. The sauces that were drizzled on top helped to amplify the flavor of the dish. For my main course, I ordered the Shroom N Swiss burger. I love how thick and juicy the burger patties are. It's hard to find a good burger place that has thick patties, and The Whiskey delivers that meat. Another thing that blew me away was the mushroom that came on top. Usually, mushroom burgers have little slices of mushrooms, but this burger had a big fat slice of mushroom on top. And it tasted so good. This is a perfect atmosphere to come in, grab a couple drinks, eat good food, and maybe even catch a sports game or live music. Only thing I will say is that it may be a little loud for some, making it hard to hear conversations. But if you love a loud atmosphere, then this place is perfect!

    I went Friday night at about 8pm and was able to find seating at the bar instantly. I ordered a…read moredrink called the Black Apple and it was delicious and decently sized. You can tell there was fresh fruit in it by the blackberry pieces in the drink. For my entree, I ordered The Royal and this was actually one of the best burgers I've had in my life. It was so juicy and flavorful, everything in the burger worked together. The house fries were crispy and tasty. The service itself was excellent and food and drinks came out quickly. Loved the vibes too. Next time I go will definitely be to catch the live music. I've already recommended this place to friends.

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    Highball & Harvest

    Highball & Harvest

    4.4
    (548 reviews)
    14.0 mi
    $$$

    It's a great spot for cocktails and dinner down on the ground level of the Ritz! Warning that it…read morewas very cold (even for me) down there - it's nice that have blankets you can put over your legs. Service was excellent and we were the drinks (margs so good) and loved the IPAs. Ladies really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits! The smoked Iberico was weird and G instead share C awesome grits. I had the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection, very good and filling (couldn't finish it all). Great place to unwind after a long day

    Our family of four had dinner at Highball & Harvest last night. This was our third dinner at the…read moreRitz/JW Grande Lakes and possibly one of my least favorite meals. Let's focus on the positives first: the atmosphere is incredibly fun and the live music Saturday night was a perfect touch at the bar. There were plenty of fun activities for the kids and there was an all-you-can-eat buffet for the kids with fried chicken and shrimp, macaroni and cheese, fries, and red velvet cupcakes. $25 is a deal if your child would chow down on shrimp, but it might not be a great deal if your child is usually full after four bites. Our server was absolutely fantastic, friendly and very attentive. We started off the dinner with some fantastic deviled eggs and a lemon cello cocktail. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was really disappointed with the tiny, overcooked shrimp and crawfish that accompanied the slightly bland grits. The shrimp on the kids buffet was at least four times larger than the sad little shrimp in my dish. I think the sausage was cut into smaller chunks just so it wouldn't be so obvious how small the shrimp was. My husband didn't love his heirloom tomato salad and said the Wagyu appetizer was disgusting. Dessert was mediocre. The macarons that accompanied my crème brûlée were stale and chewy. This is a fun spot for a drink and appetizer, but I would skip eating dinner at Highball & Harvest.

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    Hell 'n Blazes Brewing

    Hell 'n Blazes Brewing

    4.3
    (358 reviews)
    43.0 mi
    $$

    After we got to my mom and I decided to walk to Hell n Blazes brewing in downtown Melbourne. We…read morewere created by a very nice gentleman who told me he would be happily to assist us and whatever we ordered not only do they have a 360 wraparound bar. They also have seating; It's a seat yourself policy. For a drink I decided to get there Mr. pink Porter, which is a American Porter with notes of chocolate caramel and coffee. It is 6.2% ABV. My mom and I are currently sitting at the bar and Boy. Is it busy right now. However, this is the only brewery/bar. I've been to where they keep their additives that they add to the cocktails with the lid on them so no one is breathing or sneezing on them which I absolutely love. The gentleman assisting us was so nice; his name is Nick. He's amazing; very kind and efficient. The ambience of the brewery is like biker gang meet industrial warehouse. Definitely recommend. The flavor of my porter is very light and crisp. It's also very easy to drink. Very, robust flavor you can definitely taste the coffee and the caramel. 10/10

    Even if you don't drink, the food makes it worth your while to come. The dining area is spacious,…read moreclean and my only qualm was that there weren't any tables set for just 2... Our server was quick and friendly, answered questions and was excellent overall. The food... Started with the pretzels and spicy gator. The pretzel was soft and delicious, the gator was spicy and delicious, but the fried coating was very thick and gator, very small. I had the pulled pork plate with mashed potatoes and cornbread of which was quite delicious. I enjoyed every bite. I must go back because there were other things on the menu that I have to try.

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    Bulla Gastrobar

    Bulla Gastrobar

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    24.6 mi
    $$$

    I came to Bulla for the brunch and unlimited mimosas! Me and group of friends had a reservation on…read moreSaturday to celebrate a birthday! Upon walking in, it was very lively. Even though it was busy, we were promptly sat. Our server was super sweet and immediately got us drinks and accommodated part of our party arriving late. The first order was brought out fast. We got the croquettes and they were amazing. The pulled pork and huevous rancheros were also really good. For the last course, they brought out a birthday surprise of churros for my friend. It was a very sweet gesture, and we like how they kept the celebration low key. Overall, we had such a good experience and can't wait to come back!

    I went to Bulla with my friends for dinner on a Friday night. We made a last-minute reservation and…read morewe were seated in the private room section. That specific section of the restaurant was very loud and cold. It was hard to have a conversation because we couldn't hear each other. Service on the other hand was excellent. Our waitress was constantly refilling our glasses and she checked on us multiple times. We ordered the pan con tomate, Patatas Bravas, potato tortilla, montaditos and chicken paella. The con tomate was really fresh and the sauce with the Patatas Bravas was delicious. The paella was really disappointing. It was so dry that we had to ask for a side of sauce. The chicken was also dry and chewy. Dinner was decent, but I think their brunch is much better.

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    Gastrohub

    Gastrohub

    2.2
    (30 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    Located in Terminal B, so if you are flying out from Gates 30-59 then you can find this in the…read morecenter before going to your gate. They have various televisions, which I found helpful during FIFA World Cup while enjoying a late lunch or early dinner before a 4+ hour flight back home. I've dined here for breakfast and lunch/dinner, and it's a solid choice. Their cocktails are pricey, but the flavor makes up for it. Nothing like airport prices for the quality to be lacking. Plus, it is a cozy area with both low top and high top seating. It tends to be my first choice, though I wish this area had more choices.

    I get it, it's an airport restaurant. It's going to be way busy and if you're hungry and stuck in…read morethe airport waiting for your flight, you get what you get. It's this or cold sandwiches from a kiosk. That said, I've had much better meals in fast food restaurants in Orlando. The hostess didn't address us with even a "hello" or "how many in your party?", she got a call on her radio (from I assume her manager) that she replied to, rolled her eyes, and then said "follow me". Our waitress was a rockstar, remembering our order and extras without writing them down. We ordered the Philly, but only after asking if they had A1 sauce. Waitress said they did, but after delivering the sandwich, said she couldn't find any anywhere. Philly was good with a nice meat/veggie ratio but dry without some kind of sauce. Fish was kind of icky. The fish is frozen battered something-fish that is gummy inside and not that great - the same not so good fish I get at home nowhere near an ocean. I was hoping for a fresher option in Orlando. Cocktails were good and priced about the same as anywhere in a florida tourist area.

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    Chicken Quesadilla and broccoli side
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    Grind At Kona Tiki Bar

    Grind At Kona Tiki Bar

    4.1
    (665 reviews)
    72.9 mi
    $$

    This place never disappoints. The food is absolutely amazing and you constantly leave this place…read morewith a full belly and let's not forget about the service. Everyone just seems so happy here so you can tell that it really enjoy their jobs which makes a huge difference. We started off with the coconut shrimp and had like this coconut mayo dipping sauce was different, but it was really good, but I felt like it needed like a sweet-and-sour sauce then I had the mahi tacos with just the rice no black beans definitely still as good as the last time I tried it my boyfriend got the buffalo chicken pizza gluten-free and he ate the entire thing so that just tells you right off the bat that it was good and to finish off our dinners we ended with Keylime pie. It wasn't the best it was OK. I don't think I would have it again, though the ambience, excellent this place is adorable. It's like a diamond in the rough. No one really knows it's here but anytime ever and someone says they're going to Daytona. I always recommend this place. Go here! You will never be disappointed trust me!

    Having been to the grind over the years, we have certain expectations as to the quality of food and…read moreservice. I want to preface this by saying we went on a very cold day and ate indoors..the pizza was outstanding and the waiter was friendly and engaging..in other words, typical for our experiences there. Prior to this, we even brought friends who hadn't been there before and loved it...now, to our recent experience: We were seated and the waitress seemed as though she wasn't very familiar with the menu and had to check on our requests, each check took a disturbingly long time. When we brought our friends, my gal ordered a hamburger and I asked the waitress if she could have the wagyu, rather than the angus burger, she readily said yes and my gal marveled over the burger...fast forward to the last experience, the waitress said she'd have to order the wagyu as posted and it "wasn't available" as a stand alone order. So my gal settled for the angus burger and again, the wait was a bit long and as we were considering to leave, the waitress showed up, gave us our food and left. the onion rings were cold...literally...they had been out so long that they weren't even warm (our prior experiences the onion rings arrived hot and delicious). Again we waited for our waitress to return and my gal had to ask another waitress if she could get us some hot onion rings. That waitress noted the cold onion rings and brought them back to the kitchen to prove we weren't being unreasonable, which was a greatly appreciated gesture on her part. Very promptly, the "other" waitress brought our onion rings, apologizing profusely...we thanked her and when my gal started into her Caesar salad, it was inedible....soggy, nearly tasteless and resembling a hot spinach salad with soggy lettuce than a crisp Caesar salad....the upside, the second batch of onion rings were up to their usual excellent standard, the burger was good, but not the intensity of flavor their wagyu burger had. If we hadn't been semi-regulars, it is a near certainty we wouldn't go back, but we aren't going to let a single experience unravel years of good experiences.

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    The District Eatery Tap & Barrel

    The District Eatery Tap & Barrel

    4.4
    (373 reviews)
    38.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    What an absolutely fantastic, surprising find in the heart of downtown old historic Sanford. " Make…read more2nd your 1st choice," is the perfect slogan! In town on a work trip, my husband, and I decided to try this place out! What a wonderful surprise! From the moment you walked in the eclectic, industrial, modernized, warm, cozy feel welcomes you in. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we knew right away that this place was a find! A wonderful happy hour menu, led us to a full menu of what felt like a farm to table experience. I sadly didn't get to snap a photo of the excellent appetizer buratta, but it was a perfect blend of balsamic tomato and creamy cheese! I am a true foodie, and this was hands-down the best burger I've ever eaten. My husband absolutely loved his shrimp and grits, perfectly cooked and well balanced flavor. Well, I know everyone recommends the chocolate cake, I can't rave enough about the crème brûlée. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to enjoy a " private chef experience" meal! You will be glad you did!

    Went there last night with another couple. My friend had the honey glazed salmon and a beet salad…read more Her husband and I both had the Blackened Redfish, crawfish grits and gravy. My husband had the Bean, kale soup which he said is probably the best soup he's ever eaten! Everything was Amazing 5+ stars on the food. The service was pretty good. The restaurant is nicely decorated but the acoustics were horrible. It WAS SO LOUD that it made the dining experience suffer greatly. We sat upfront to avoid the noise but could barely hear one another across the table. But again the food was wonderful. Not a single dish disappointed. Many, many complements to the chef and his staff.

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