So we found ourselves visiting family for Christmas this week in Melbourne, Florida former stomping…read moregrounds of Jim Morrison for you Doors fans. We got up early on Christmas Eve and opted to find a cool breakfast place. After a few minutes in Yelp, we found Backwater which is nestled in Historic Downtown Melbourne. Parking should not be a problem but if you can't find some on your he street their is a public parking garage not to far away. Upon arrival we were seated pretty quickly and all the staff were very friendly. Our server Amy was awesome and recommended a few breakfast items that were awesome. We opted for the Greek breakfast and the Cuban Benedict which were both fresh and excellent. We also split their seasonal Cinammon pancake as well which was great as well. Pancakes are huge so make sure you leave some room if you plan on having one. All portions were healthy as well, no skimping at Backwater and everyone was in the Christmas spirit as well which was awesome! The atmosphere is friendly, laid back and welcoming which is great if you are from out of Town. So if you are in the area, make sure you check them out for breakfast or lunch. I am sure you will not be disappointed! So in fact he spirit of the holiday I will adjust my customary ending to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a prosperous and blessed Happy New Year to all of you! Enjoy and Bon Appétit mes amis!

Wowowow! Friendly staff and incredible food!…read moreHad the Monte Cristo which was fluffy, toasty, heaven. Home fries were nice and crispy. Super casual interior and smell of yummy pancakes all over. Prices couldn't be beat either! Will be back when traveling through this part of FL next

I love Biscuits and Gravy and Oh Biscuit meet my high standards. The coffee was really great…read more The staff. Was very friendly and welcoming.

This had some of the BEST cinnamon rolls I've ever had they were so nice they had a nice cute…read moreatmosphere and the smoothies were amazing

I've been to Jersey Brothers Diner several times and I have always been very satisfied with both…read morethe food and service. I have had both breakfast and lunch items and I've yet to find something I didn't like! Also, they are pet friendly with outdoor seating which is great when I'm with my doggie I highly recommend you try this diner...you will love their food and the staff is always friendly and welcoming.

Excellent Philly Cheesesteak! Great service! Clean restaurant!…read moreWill definitely be back to try more on the menu!

My husband ordered the Florida waffle with a black coffee. He absolutely loved the waffle and said…read morethe coffee was the best cup he has had since we arrived in Florida. We are from the PNW, so we tend to be a bit coffee snobby. He also mentioned the waffle was perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and topped with very fresh fruit. I ordered the Keke's Special combo with two pieces of French toast, bacon, cheesy grits, and a Peach Bellini. Everything was absolutely delicious. The cheesy grits were by far the best I have had in several years. Our waitress Noelle was wonderful and kind! She did a great job. Great food, great coffee, and a fantastic start to the day. We would definitely come back. Sorry I forgot to get pictures, it was just too delicious to wait.

Food was delicious and the service was prompt. Portions were great and generous! Will try different…read moreitems again.

I went to breakfast with my friend! I got the chorizo, avocado omelette with grits and a grilled…read morebiscuit! It was SLAMMIN! Ash was the server and was very kind and attentive as well. The omelet does have the slightest bit of spice, so if you're sensitive, I would would compare it to a mild salsa. The grits were creamy, but you'll have to add your own salt and pepper. The dark roast coffee was also really delicious! Highly recommend! The atmosphere was nice, and they were playing early 90s music. I will be making this a regular breakfast spot.

We stopped at Another Broken Egg in Melbourne on our way to a Mets spring training game, and it was…read moresuch a great experience! Garrett immediately noticed we were NY Mets fans from our shirts and struck up a fun conversation -- which was such a nice personal touch since so many fans stop in this time of year. He surprised us with beignets to try, and they were absolutely amazing! The coffee was great, the food was delicious, and everything came out quickly. Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Garrett even wrote "LGM!" on our card, which totally made our morning. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!

The food was good, the service was good and the ambiance. I'm not sure what I ordered I don't…read moreremember. But I know it wasn't distasteful either. I do look forward to coming back and updating my review with what I'll try next. Nice little homely atmosphere. I've seen families here, very nice.

We just moved from New England I am very picky with new restaurants but may I say this is the…read morecutest best family friendly little diner everyone is so nice you are always greeted with a warm welcome and food is great and priced great I am here atleast twice a week!

Ribs were excellent, taste was great. Service was awesome. Bartender gave me excellent…read morerecommendations. Remember, Wednesdays have bottles of wine at half the price.

This is the best meal we have had in a long time. We have lived here for years and never heard of…read moreHemingways Tavern, until friends asked us to join them. There were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our experience from first walking in we were greeted immediately and taken to our table. We requested to sit on the patio. As we walked through the restaurant, there is a bakery/ espresso area and small gift area. We ordered the Hibiscus margaritas and they were spot on. From there we ordered the smoked wings and conch fritters both were delicious. Although, we are from Tampa home of the original"Cuban" sandwich we all decided to give theirs a try, and we were not disappointed. There are walls filled with pictures and memories of Hemingway throughout the restaurant. After dinner we had the double espresso with whipped cream and chocolate ..... and once again we were not disappointed! Hemingways Tavern is a must!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Most of my fellow Yelpers know if food were categorized by a genre, breakfast and brunch has a special place in my heart. Ergo, I am on the constant search for more breakfast and brunch places to add to my repertoire. With that in mind, I must stress that Historic Downtown Melbourne a.k.a. Melbourne Main Street has an amazing number of breakfast and brunch places. But the one I admire the most is The Roots Restaurant Tavern, which I will shorthand simply to The Roots for the remainder of this review. Though an address is provided, it must be stressed The Roots is a little "off the mainstreet" of Melbourne Main Street. Just west of the train tracks, the road splits in which the northernly direction is the continuation of New Haven Ave. or the actual Melbourne Main Street. The Roots is on the southern road, right next to The Iron Oak. Take note that The Roots is quite a cozy location. On the outside, The Roots has this look of an old saloon out in the wild west. There are a few tables and chairs for outdoor seating, excellent for people-viewing while eating your meal. Inside, The Roots looks delightfully tacky with all the knick-knacks hanging around and about on the walls. Imagine how Cracker Barrel used to look before the new CEO decided the decor should be more minimalist. But my statement on how The Roots looks small from the outside definitely shows when you are inside, too. The place is small. They definitely utilize the space as best they could, with large party seating being in the back for only one party. Still, take note of this limitation. My waitresses were very kind and attentive when serving me. But I am sure you all want to know about the food. The times I have eaten here, I have had three meals: The Eggs Benny Flight, and Pancake Flight, and Shrimp n' Grits. I will detail each in the pictures of food (if I have them), but I will say that everything here was delicious. My one lone criticism is that some of these flights are best enjoyed with another, not by yourself. On a sidenote, the restroom is clean and stocked, but there is only one and it is unisex. As I said earlier, The Roots is the best breakfast and brunch restaurant, well for me, in Historic Downtown Melbourne. So it is understandable why I am giving them a five-out-of-five stars for their review. Food, service, and ambiance are all excellent and the issues are way too minimal for me to consider them having any major affect. If you are ever going to eat at The Roots only once. My suggestion are the flights. Either eggs bennies, pancakes, or mimosas, you can't go wrong with any of them.

It's a cute place and fun to go to. I got the pancake flight and loved I could pick different…read moreflavors

Great little please Really good food and service. Good prices. Our server Audrey was the best…read more Sorry forgot to take pics of food. It was amazing big portions.

Great breakfast spot on beachside. This place is always packed. The blueberry and cream cheese…read moreFrench toast did not disappoint!

I guess we can start with the server. John was great! The food on the other hand. The calamari was…read morenot cooked. The lobster ravioli was very good. The place was covered in love bugs but that is expected this time of year. If they had fans running might not have been so bad. Limited menu since covid. If it weren't for me not choosing the place I wouldn't have gone there.

We went here after seeing a lobster Reuben on the menu. And it's right on the beach. There are…read moremultiple levels to the restaurant, and I think we dined on 2. The area was open and we were seated at a 4 top. I had a beer which was pretty good, and we both enjoyed the lobster reubens. The sandwich was big and had lots of the lobster meat mix. There was one other table and 2 kids were running around the dining area next to us, tho the table kept telling them to stop. It was a relief when they finally left. There's a path right to the beach at the back, which is great for sunset viewing. We drove about 20 miles from our hotel to dine here, and overall it was a good experience.