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    Pat's Riverfront Cafe

    4.4 (152 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Paityn S.

    love this cozy little hidden breakfast spot!! honestly so underrated and delicious, had a HUGE flapjack here. they ran out of chocolate milk and made me my own with regular milk and chocolate instead of telling me they don't have any, talk about excellent service! definitely check out for delicious breakfast without breaking the bank

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    Jennifer I.

    It's rare to find a breakfast place that cooks bacon crispy. Not floppy. Pat's deserves all 5 stars just for the bacon. Crispy and so delicious. Service was amazing and the kitchen was fast. There isn't much to see in way of ambiance, but this busy breakfast restaurant is worth the wait. So glad we ate here. Omelets, egg sandwiches and pancakes. All very good.

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    Kat G.

    As a Daytona native I've been coming to Pats for years. It use to be one of the locals best kept secrets but visitors have discovered this gem. No frills basic food, good breakfasts and lunch, they're only open from 7:00-2:00. Good service by employees who've been there just about as long as I e been eating there. I got the creamed chopped beef on home fries, hubby got a traditional eggs, grits, bacon, and toast breakfast. Don't miss the blueberry pancake, it might say the order is only one pancake but trust me, it's HUGE!

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    RJ L.

    CASH ONLY I really liked this place and I would go back. It is definitely a small local "diner" vibe. Atmosphere: Small place with tables close together and lots of fun signs on wall. Very small open kitchen. They didn't have really butter only whipped spread. I had French fries with my bacon cheeses burger omelet which both were great.

    There's always an unexpected guest or two!
    Susie R.

    My favorite place for breakfast when staying in Daytona Beach Shores!! Great little place celebrating 35 years!! Love the location right on the river; Love the staff that remains the same; Love the food!

    Sherry from Pat's on the River
    Fred S.

    One of our favorite out of the way places in Daytona The food is delicious and the help here is Devine. Very friendly and busy atmosphere. Cash only but we'll worth every Penny. Lots of funny cute signs hanging about. A little bit hard to find but treasures abound when you do. I love the seafood omelet Ask for Sherry and tell her Freddy sent you

    Kristina N.

    Pats Riverfront Cafe is located behind the Marina and we had a little bit of a confusing time temporarily finding it, but eventually we did. The inside is decorated in a very Floridian diner/cafe type of way with a lot of funny signs inside and such. The waitress was very polite and attentive. My husband ordered a bacon and cheese omelette and stated it was exactly what it seems like it would be. Bacon, cheese, eggs. So that was good. I ordered a Rueben and it was terrible, unfortunately. It was primarily sauerkraut with 2 slices of corned beef and very soggy bread. The beef was tough and very chewy as well so I guess it was a bit of a blessing there was barely any of it there. A Rueben is a corned beef sandwich with sauerkraut, not a sauerkraut sandwich with maybe some corned beef. Absolutely not worth its price. The fries were fresh and very typical, so they're a safe item to order and enjoy, but I would definitely recommend not wasting your time or money or mood on the Rueben sandwich.

    Tuna steak, such a big piece
    Hope C.

    Another nice breakfast this morning at Pat's. Sat inside since it was very windy. Enjoyed the tuna steak, eggs and potatoes. The tuna steak was so large!! Great price for what I got. Love how the wait staff all work together and each one takes a roll in your experience. The birds hanging around outside were quite comfortable with the patrons coming and going.

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    Tracy W.

    WOW. What a great place we found for breakfast on the river. Little hard to find but glad we did. Both indoor and limited outdoor seating. It was 9:30 when we arrived and it was packed. Waited about 20 min to place order. Since it was nice out we elected to sit outdoors. I had a breakfast bowl. Very good. My wife pancakes and eggs with bacon. Also very good. Of course a mimosa too. I would definitely come back to this hidden gem. I held back a star only because some of the staff seemed grouchy. Maybe an off day but I'll be back.

    Daily special was open roast beef. The other is a bacon cheddar burger.
    Mary C.

    The food was fresh and good. Mainly comfort food and breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly. It's a converted house on the riverbank. Nice view of the river.

    Enormous pancake with ears and a tail

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    Holandaise on the Eggs Benedict was a bland taste. Needs more lemon? Nice location overlooking the water

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    The ambiance is not great because the place is old but the food was great. I had a Reuben and my wife had a mahi sandwich.

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    Small, quaint restaurant. Good home cooked traditional breakfast. Service was friendly and attentive.

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    Great hole in the wall. Good food. A little hard to find. It's on the water in the back.

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    Great breakfast and wonderful friendly staff!! Will come back again soon!! Highly recommend this place!

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    Cute little place. Sat at picnic table outside. Nothing fancy but good food and ambiance. Like to visit when we're in the area.

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    A hidden gem right out of the 70's ..... excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. The view is great, and the meals taste like home cooked.

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