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We were heading back home after a night in town and wanted to stop for breakfast on the way home. We were dressed to somewhere else down the street then I saw the Tiki Cafe sign and checked out the Yelp. We made a quick u-turn after passing and stopped in. Unfortunately there was a quite a wait as it's a small place and tables are limited but we figured we'd get a coffee and be patient. Good choice that was. The friendly cashier suggested that we check out the surf shop next door while we waited to pass the time. She said it was locally owned which we thought was good. My husband got a few things in there then got the call our table was ready. We headed back over and were seated in one of the booths. Our food came out pretty quickly after we sat down and ordered, which was nice because we were pretty hungry. We both loved everything, and my husband couldn't stop raving out how much he liked his breakfast sandwich. After eating, I headed back over to the surf shop because my eyes were burning from the smoke in the restaurant, I'm not sure if something burned in the back or if they just need better vents but it didn't deter from how delicious the food was. Overall, we will definitely be back on our next weekend trip!
It was all so good! Try the rum cake! So buttery, not too boozy. The brekky bowl and the curry was wonderful.
We had visited Mela years ago and loved it! We are in the Melbourne area and so wanted to try it out again and we think it is even better!! Tried the PB and banana waffle- WOW, Super yummy, and mt husband had the bltiki, delicious!! We will be back next time we are in the area!
Pros: Ambiance was so cool. Outside was a dingy little strip mall, inside was a legit tiki bar with giant ocean murals all over the place. Very chill. Service was very nice. I think some of them were related to each other, so it was a friendly, family vibe. Food was very good! There were a lot of good items to choose from, and we had a couple of their awesome sounding sandwiches. Very quality stuff. Cons: No cons. A very good experience. Tips: If you like monte cristos, get the waffle cristo. Wow it was good. The ciabatta they use on their sandwiches is hearty, but not too tough. Don't be afraid of it. They have a habanero honey. Also don't be afraid of it. It's not too hot. It's delicious.
This place made it pretty high on a nationwide restaurant list recently, so when it was an option for breakfast on the morning of the start of my vacation driving down to Key West, it was a no brainer, we had to come try it out. And thank goodness we did. Talk about a diamond in the rough. The place is in a boring looking strip mall, but step inside and you're transported to an island tiki bar. It's very cool in there. Surfer murals, ocean life on the TVs, and the giant tiki bar that holds the open kitchen. Very nice vibes. The service was also full of very nice vibes. Very friendly people who were quick to point me in the right direction on the menu. Coffee refills kept coming very timely. No issues. As for the food, wow, very unexpectedly good. I had the The Waffle Cristo (ham and provolone cheese in a waffle sandwich with habanero maple syrup, dusted in powdered sugar, served with roasted potatoes). So good. Waffles made a great sandwich bread. The ooey gooey cheese, the slightly salty ham, and spice from the habanero syrup, this just all came together into an amazing little dish. I also got to sample Mr. Billy's Sandwich (scrambled eggs, tiki bacon, roasted fresh pineapple, pepper jack cheese, on a Hawaiian ciabatta roll). Unfortunately, an even better sandwich. The ciabatta was sturdy, but not dry or tough. And the tiki bacon... One of the best things I've ever eaten. Candied, or spiced, or both, thick cut, it was easily the star of the show during my visit here. You just get the tiki bacon when you come here. Overall, I'm glad I identified this place. I was very happy with my experience here, and if I'm ever anywhere near this area again, I will be coming back.
This place has a cool theme and the inside is unique. That being said it's very small and has limited seating, so more than likely you will be waiting. While we were eating, many people walked in, looked around and walked right back out the door. Because it's so small and there's not a lot of airflow, the smoke from the kitchen is like stagnant inside. The waffles, potatoes and bacon were good, have to go and try something else another time. The coffee tasted burned and therefore we did not finish it.
Stumbled across this hole in the wall and so glad I did! It's a cute, small, cozy restaurant and the waitresses were very nice and gave good recommendations. The frothy coffee was TO DIE FOR. It was so good, I went back the next day for more!
This sweet cafe has been on my check it out sometime list and I regret not coming here sooner! This beachside gem is a woman owned healthy spot with booths and a tiki structure to greet the customers adjacent to the kitchen. Definitely family friendly but we met a friend for lunch after deciding we all wanted whole, freshly made items. Due to several dietary restrictions I was very happy to find items I knew I wouldn't regret later. The owner was present working alongside the staff who kept everything going smoothly. Everyone loved their food and the prices were very reasonable. Highly, highly recommend this well run restaurant that is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Just check the times open as they do close for a couple of hours to transition from lunch to dinner for example.
Nice little place perfect for breakfast. It has a couple high top table and some booths. It is a smaller place so don't expect large tables to fit a big group. Breakfast came out quick and delicious. The server was friendly and efficient. My husband got the vegan curry it was a bit pricey for what you get but it had good flavor. I got the 2 eggs your way. The egg whites scrambled were fluffy and perfectly cooked. I also got crispy bacon which came out perfect and potatoes with a crossiant toasted. It all went together well. I was very pleased with our dishes. I was a bit bummed the banana bread wasn't ready cause that is what I really wanted. Also no smoothies were available at this time either.
We found this place place while being on the go and I'm glad we did. It definitely seems like a place where locals go. Our server Bridgette took care of us and was very fast pace. There is limited seating so it's possible you'll be waiting but won't be for long. It was a very tropical beach ambiance inside and even the music matched it. The food was tasty, my favorite thing were definitely the potato's. I would come again
Wow!! This place is soooo good. I had an amazing coffee and breakfast sandwich. My server was wonderful and made the experience all the better. Can't wait to be back!
We picked this place because we could get breakfast and a latte in one stop. Ordered the Veggie Breakfast Bowl with tofu instead of egg, sweet potatoes as the base and vegan siracha mayo. The bowl was tasty but saddle the sweet potato were soft and mushy rather than crispy. With the soft tofu, plantain, tomato, and avocado it was a lost opportunity for texture to have them be crisp. My husband said of roasted potatoes was also soft and mushy so I think there is just a timing issues rushing the potatoes for the first guest of the day. I'd still order it again. - Knowing we would be in the middle of nowhere without a vegan option on our drive home, I ordered the Veggie sandwich with added tofu to pack for a lunch later. It was delicious but probably even better hot and fresh rather than chilled. read more
We had such a great experience at Tiki Café in Melbourne. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. Shannon was our waitress and she was incredibly sweet, charismatic, and attentive. She made us feel right at home and added such a positive energy to the whole experience. I ordered the "Kahili" Rainbow Bowl and my husband had the biscuit sliders with delicious tiki bacon!!! Both dishes were flavorful and absolutely delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. You could tell care went into the preparation and presentation. We both ordered the Frothy Coffee, which ended up being one of our favorite parts of the meal. It was such a unique and fun touch and made the whole breakfast feel a little more special. It was delicious and different from your typical coffee drink. Everything from the food to the service made this a memorable stop during our trip. We enjoyed it so much that we're already hoping to come back again before we fly home. Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Melbourne and looking for a delicious breakfast with great service. read more
This whole strip has great food which makes it hard to choose, but I want to take out so the spot was the winner. It was the perfect amount of food and had great fresh flavor. It was a bit pricey at $20 for this Poké bowl but I assume others in the area would be the same. Unique menu that looks to have great options for any meal you go. Definitely give this place a shot even though it did not visually stick out in the strip. It's located in. The owner was very kind and has a surf shop feel inside. read more
We were heading back home after a night in town and wanted to stop for breakfast on the way home. We were dressed to somewhere else down the street then I saw the Tiki Cafe sign and checked out the Yelp. We made a quick u-turn after passing and stopped in. Unfortunately there was a quite a wait as it's a small place and tables are limited but we figured we'd get a coffee and be patient. Good choice that was. The friendly cashier suggested that we check out the surf shop next door while we waited to pass the time. She said it was locally owned which we thought was good. My husband got a few things in there then got the call our table was ready. We headed back over and were seated in one of the booths. Our food came out pretty quickly after we sat down and ordered, which was nice because we were pretty hungry. We both loved everything, and my husband couldn't stop raving out how much he liked his breakfast sandwich. After eating, I headed back over to the surf shop because my eyes were burning from the smoke in the restaurant, I'm not sure if something burned in the back or if they just need better vents but it didn't deter from how delicious the food was. Overall, we will definitely be back on our next weekend trip! read more
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Mel P.
Hi Jessi, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy…
4 months ago
It was all so good! Try the rum cake! So buttery, not too boozy. The brekky bowl and the curry was wonderful. read more
7 months ago
We had visited Mela years ago and loved it! We are in the Melbourne area and so wanted to try it out again and we think it is even better!! Tried the PB and banana waffle- WOW, Super yummy, and mt husband had the bltiki, delicious!! We will be back next time we are in the area! read more
1 year ago
Pros: Ambiance was so cool. Outside was a dingy little strip mall, inside was a legit tiki bar with giant ocean murals all over the place. Very chill. Service was very nice. I think some of them were related to each other, so it was a friendly, family vibe. Food was very good! There were a lot of good items to choose from, and we had a couple of their awesome sounding sandwiches. Very quality stuff. Cons: No cons. A very good experience. Tips: If you like monte cristos, get the waffle cristo. Wow it was good. The ciabatta they use on their sandwiches is hearty, but not too tough. Don't be afraid of it. They have a habanero honey. Also don't be afraid of it. It's not too hot. It's delicious. read more
This place made it pretty high on a nationwide restaurant list recently, so when it was an option for breakfast on the morning of the start of my vacation driving down to Key West, it was a no brainer, we had to come try it out. And thank goodness we did. Talk about a diamond in the rough. The place is in a boring looking strip mall, but step inside and you're transported to an island tiki bar. It's very cool in there. Surfer murals, ocean life on the TVs, and the giant tiki bar that holds the open kitchen. Very nice vibes. The service was also full of very nice vibes. Very friendly people who were quick to point me in the right direction on the menu. Coffee refills kept coming very timely. No issues. As for the food, wow, very unexpectedly good. I had the The Waffle Cristo (ham and provolone cheese in a waffle sandwich with habanero maple syrup, dusted in powdered sugar, served with roasted potatoes). So good. Waffles made a great sandwich bread. The ooey gooey cheese, the slightly salty ham, and spice from the habanero syrup, this just all came together into an amazing little dish. I also got to sample Mr. Billy's Sandwich (scrambled eggs, tiki bacon, roasted fresh pineapple, pepper jack cheese, on a Hawaiian ciabatta roll). Unfortunately, an even better sandwich. The ciabatta was sturdy, but not dry or tough. And the tiki bacon... One of the best things I've ever eaten. Candied, or spiced, or both, thick cut, it was easily the star of the show during my visit here. You just get the tiki bacon when you come here. Overall, I'm glad I identified this place. I was very happy with my experience here, and if I'm ever anywhere near this area again, I will be coming back. read more
3 months ago
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Mel P.
Hi Marcus, thank you so much for the kind review! Welcome to the…
This place has a cool theme and the inside is unique. That being said it's very small and has limited seating, so more than likely you will be waiting. While we were eating, many people walked in, looked around and walked right back out the door. Because it's so small and there's not a lot of airflow, the smoke from the kitchen is like stagnant inside. The waffles, potatoes and bacon were good, have to go and try something else another time. The coffee tasted burned and therefore we did not finish it. read more
7 months ago
Stumbled across this hole in the wall and so glad I did! It's a cute, small, cozy restaurant and the waitresses were very nice and gave good recommendations. The frothy coffee was TO DIE FOR. It was so good, I went back the next day for more! read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
This sweet cafe has been on my check it out sometime list and I regret not coming here sooner! This beachside gem is a woman owned healthy spot with booths and a tiki structure to greet the customers adjacent to the kitchen. Definitely family friendly but we met a friend for lunch after deciding we all wanted whole, freshly made items. Due to several dietary restrictions I was very happy to find items I knew I wouldn't regret later. The owner was present working alongside the staff who kept everything going smoothly. Everyone loved their food and the prices were very reasonable. Highly, highly recommend this well run restaurant that is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Just check the times open as they do close for a couple of hours to transition from lunch to dinner for example. read more
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Nice little place perfect for breakfast. It has a couple high top table and some booths. It is a smaller place so don't expect large tables to fit a big group. Breakfast came out quick and delicious. The server was friendly and efficient. My husband got the vegan curry it was a bit pricey for what you get but it had good flavor. I got the 2 eggs your way. The egg whites scrambled were fluffy and perfectly cooked. I also got crispy bacon which came out perfect and potatoes with a crossiant toasted. It all went together well. I was very pleased with our dishes. I was a bit bummed the banana bread wasn't ready cause that is what I really wanted. Also no smoothies were available at this time either. read more
2 years ago
We found this place place while being on the go and I'm glad we did. It definitely seems like a place where locals go. Our server Bridgette took care of us and was very fast pace. There is limited seating so it's possible you'll be waiting but won't be for long. It was a very tropical beach ambiance inside and even the music matched it. The food was tasty, my favorite thing were definitely the potato's. I would come again read more
4 months ago
11 months ago
Wow!! This place is soooo good. I had an amazing coffee and breakfast sandwich. My server was wonderful and made the experience all the better. Can't wait to be back! read more
2 years ago
Great service, detailed and attentive! The food so good!! Everything was fresh and very well prepared ! There have a great variety of healthy meals for breakfast lunch or dinner! The place is small but has a great family atmosphere and a charming look! I highly recommend this little gem! read more
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Our go to Sunday breakfast/brunch spot. If you want to hit a local favorite while at the beach, Mel's Tiki Cafe won't disappoint. Healthy options and good home cookin before or after a day on the beach. Small, quaint with great service. If there is a wait, to-go is prepped fast and always an option. read more
6 months ago
What a great hole in the wall spot been open for 6 years and I gotta say the food is incredible perfect price point for everything, even better it serves breakfast early early so we got a great fill, Shak tatos were amazing our server shakatis was super efficient great at her job will for sure be back when we are in town service phenomenal! read more
3 months ago
Stopped in for a brunch while spending NYE in Florida. Wife ordered the classic breakfast with eggs, bacon and fruit and I ordered the classic breakfast sando with eggs, ham, cheese and siracha mayo....also a side of fruit. Both of us enjoyed the food...only knock was it was a bit pricy -- with one mimosa and a Diet Coke and tip the bill was $45. But overall good breakfast...would certainly eat there again. read more
1 year ago
Came back to one of our favorite hotels Crown Plaza for a great beach break. Mel's Tiki Cafe was exactly how we remembered. Great vibe, great decor, perfect service, generous portions, incredibly inventive menu and most importantly delicious food. Brekky Sliders for me and Brekky Breakfast Sandwich for my wife. Wow, can't wait to come back in 2026 for another visit. Thank you Mel's staff for consistently being perfect. read more
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Mel's Tiki Cafe is a hidden gem in a small strip mall. We would've never come across it. Had it not been for yelp. With only about eight tables, this small and quaint restaurant had wonderful ambience and exceptional food. I had a bacon egg and cheese that was delicious and not greasy (major bonus!). my husband had a waffle with berries that was exceptional. We also got some breakfast potatoes that were great. I highly recommend this spot for breakfast or brunch. read more
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Been hearing about this place for quite a while. Go to other places in the plaza all the time. Finally made the plunge. The place is small so expect a wait. however, you can wander around and get a text when your table is ready...but be quick or they move on to the next one from what I observed. Arrived at the end of the morning rush and waited twice as long as they said. I know they aren't hurrying people up but the wait was long. The interior is beachy and their A/C was struggling. It was smokey inside and no amount of the A/C and floor fan would help. Maybe their smoke hood was down (can you be open?) regardless we endured. I had the poke bowl. It was pretty good but it is not Hawaii and the portions of the star of the bowl Da' Tuna BRA was not large. The bowl was tasty what was there and they do offer build-your-own options. I snapped a pic of the slip you fill out. My wife had the sliders. They were underwhelming but the tiki bacon was good she said. Now the food came out quickly and I spied the breakfast sandwich and it was pretty big. ProTip - make sure you keep your receipt in case the predatory towing service gets you. Summertime and parking is at a premium. read more
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Mel P.
Hi Kurt thank you for taking the time to write a review. Yes we did…
11 months ago
We went on a Saturday between 8-9 and it was perfect timing before more people starting rolling in. We ordered the frothy coffee with pumpkin & cinnamon - it was delicious! I ordered the waffle with banana, PB, & granola - it was so good & you don't need syrup. My husband ordered the big breakfast with a little bit of everything. The bacon was cooked to perfection. We also had we-mimosas and you get 2 juices so we did OJ & pineapple. Highly recommend Mel's for the food & great service! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This is a cute little restaurant with awesome create your own bowls. Their sausage gravy was delicious. The waitstaff was super friendly. I also enjoyed the pineapple mimosas. I would definitely come back again. read more
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2344 N Hwy A1A
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