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    3.9 (219 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Loaded Grits
    Chey T.

    Cute diner with fast service. The staff is kind and the food is delicious. I ordered the loaded grits with cheese, scrambled eggs, and bacon. The grits and eggs were seasoned well and the bacon was cooked to perfection.

    Buttermilk Pancakes
    Mel P.

    Quick breakfast spot with decent food. The restaurant was clean and spacious. Our server, Allie, was kind and attentive.

    Yadira R.

    Worth the hype! Now this is one of the OG location and not the new ones that are being shared in IG. We first visited one of the new locations however being Sunday at brunch time it was absolutely packed so when we looked in the map, we saw that this location was far away from park and attractions so we figured it might not be as popular. When we got here, we were pleased to say that we were correct. It was busy, but we walked right in with no wait time and even though we didn't see a wait time for anybody the most responsible people waiting for a table was 5 to 10 minutes. Nothing crazy. I'm not sure why the other locations look like but this one is a very old-fashioned diner look and feeling. The service was spectacular from beginning to end and I have absolutely no complaints . Now going for the food, it should come with a warning label because the portions were huge. Definitely placed are meant to share. The chicken and waffles were one of the favorite things. I've had. The chicken was well seasoned and absolutely delicious. Their waffles were fluffy inside and crunchy in the outside. The portion was huge, but definitely something I would try again. The breakfast tacos were very different to what I'm used to as the "shell" were made out of waffles and again huge portions definitely something that meant to share and not a handheld item. This was not my favorite dish, but I will recommend to try. We also share the Nutella banana and strawberry pancakes, which were absolutely delicious and not too sweet. The iced latte and iced cappuccino were also both delicious . Overall, I highly recommend this location for a more relax experience of this restaurant as the ambience is more calm . Just pointing out they might not have the special items shown in social media for the newer locations.

    Waffle taco with home fries
    Megan P.

    We went here on a Saturday morning. It was busy. They have all indoor seating plenty of parking. We didn't wait long for a table. They mainly had tables I don't think they had booths here. The menu was good the pricing was reasonable. I had the waffle taco with guacamole and it came with home fries.

    Eggs Benedict
    Aaliyah E.

    This cozy little place had decent service, my waiter was sweet. I politely declined the potatoes in my meal, but they still arrived and remained untouched when I left. I didn't mind paying for the potatoes even though they were not suppose to come as requested. I had requested none of the powdered sugar on the pancakes and they were unusually sweet, and I barely managed to eat them. The bacon was not crispy enough, and the avocado was not ripe enough for my taste. However, the wheat bread was good. My husband swapped out his eggs Benedict for locs instead of bacon and thought the meals were bad. He mentioned that his bacon was too salty and the English muffin was too hard to chew and hard to cut. We also ordered the apple juice, which was nothing different from the regular apple juice. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

    Entrance Counter
    Melisa F.

    This was our first time at @ The Diner. The service was good. My Mom and I had the grilled ribeye steak, eggs, potatoes and toast. My aunt had the Pollo Loco Taco. Mom and I enjoyed our meal. My aunt, however, did not. The "taco" shell is actually a waffle. She didn't like the sausage gravy and the gravy made what was supposed to be a crispy waffle soft. We also tried the orange passion fruit guava juice. The juice tasted good and was not too sweet. I also had a side of fruits. They were fresh and delicious.

    Waffle and side of bacon
    Jeff N.

    It was pretty good. My favorite part was our server, Kristie. She was nice, made good suggestions and very positive. Food came out fast.

    Food was good!
    Sara L.

    I had a really pleasant breakfast here. Sat outside, which was nice and peaceful. The food was really good. I always want to try the sweet stuff cause it looks SO GOOD, but end up with savory every time, so I can't wait to go back and try more! Server was extremely nice.

    Chicken Biscuits, Buttermilk Pancakes, scrambled eggs with bacon

    Last minute decision to come here for breakfast and it was delicious!! Vanilla cappuccino was also amazing. Love when you request crispy bacon and they deliver!!

    Lunch and drink menu
    Corrina Q.

    The portion sizes here are absolutely GINORMOUS WHICH I LOVE because it was very decently priced for the amount of food we got. We went the savory route instead of the sweet route, and I can honestly say that I was not impressed with the actual flavor of the savory breakfast foods. Our waitress was extremely kind WHEN she was able to check in on us, but they had a full restaurant and we waited FOREVER for even just our drinks. I think our waitress checked in on us a total of 3 times for the entirety of our brunch. We were there for an hour and a half which seemed a bit long to us... parties of 6+ are automatically charged a 22% service charge which I feel was DEFINITELY on the high end... I've seen 18% and 20% automatically charged at other similar places and been fine with it for mediocre service... but I feel like an automatic 22% for being checked in on a total of 3 times wasn't quite adding up for me. If I were to come back, I would try some of their sweet breakfast items because they look extremely creative. I love the diner feel of this place because most breakfast places in the area try too hard to seem elevated with their decor and what not. However, my taste buds weren't convinced that this was a place that I HAVE to come back to unfortunately.

    Manager Diane message to me!
    Karen W.

    So manager Diane, yes my name is Karen! Try an original comment. What you mad because I gave an honest review based off my experience. You felt the need to message and try to insult me. Good try! Maybe just maybe you should focus on improving your location.

    Danielle J.

    Very good spot with lots of tasty options for breakfast or lunch. And MIMOSAs. Yum. Espresso came out quick and tasty as well. It's a cute lil vibe in here and somehow not crowded on a Sunday afternoon which seems crazy to me but I won't complain! Portions are on point and everything comes out quick and hot.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Arion M.

    Came here for brunch with friends and had the BEST WAITER (shoutout to Kristie!!!!). The food was pretty good, I appreciated how crispy the chicken was.

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    The food and service were great. I would recommend to anyone wanting to eat a good meal.

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    Closed even though their maps entry on iPhone says open. Wasted 15 minutes driving here to see nobody in the building. Won't be coming back.

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    5.5 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
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    The Diner is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant near Universal Studios. It is known…read morefor its New York style comfort food and creative breakfast and brunch dishes. It is a family owned restaurant founded by New York natives who noticed a gap in Central Florida for high quality, authentic New York style diner food. The original location opened on Universal Boulevard in the Lake Cay area, near Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The restaurant quickly became popular with both locals and vacationers looking for an alternative to the standard hotel breakfast buffet. Following the success of the Universal Boulevard location, the owners expanded to additional Central Florida locations, including Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips. The Diner has gained attention for its creative twists on classic comfort food. One of its signature dishes is the Bennyffle a combination of Eggs Benedict served over a waffle. The menu also features specialty cereal pancakes, including Fruity Pebbles and Oreo Crunch, along with classics such as chicken and waffles. In July 2026, the Universal Boulevard location even became the center of a viral national news story after a family of seven including children reportedly walked out on a $298.47 breakfast bill. The story highlighted how hard family businesses work and how an incident like this can affect them. I recently met up with a group of friends at The Diner for brunch. The Diner can get crowded, and they do not take reservations. I am grateful that one of my friends arrived very early to wait for a table for our group. The diner offers a selection of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, making it a festive spot for brunch. Since I had a long day ahead, I stuck with coffee and ordered the signature chicken and waffles. The combination was delicious. The crispy, savory fried chicken was the perfect partner to the soft, buttery waffles, while the warm, sweet maple syrup contrasted to the salty chicken. It was a very large portion and I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were very accommodating when we needed several separate checks. I loved my visit to The Diner, and the experience was made even better by sharing brunch with a great group of friends. Good food, friendly service, and even better company made for a memorable morning.

    (July 28) Where do…read moreyou go to meet up with a group of Yelpers who are all about food?! Well, that was my dilemma! After searching yelp for a breakfast/lunch place, The Diner seemed to hit the mark. They do not take reservations and your entire party must be present when your table is ready. I arrived early and put my name on the list so by the time everyone arrived, our table was ready! Heather was our server and she was amazing. She made our experience here easy & stress free. The 6 of us were able to chat, catch up, eat and drink in a timely manner. We were not rushed which is always a plus. I ordered the Belgium waffle with a scrambled egg & an ice mocha latte. Perfect amount of food for me. Ariel ordered the fried chicken and waffles which was huge. A few ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which looked very good. I would definitely go back the next time i am in town. *Prices are moderate *Plenty of parking in the lot ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

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    Briarpatch Restaurant

    4.2(2k reviews)
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    The ambiance and service continue to be outstanding. However, the chunky chicken salad was a big…read moredisappointment. I have been eating at the Briarpatch Restaurant for over 40 years and have totally enjoyed the chunky chicken salad. But this time, the salad was not chunky it was a typical shredded chicken salad with too much pepper - not the traditional chicken salad I have had over the past 40 years. Ownership needs to do something about this.

    We finally got to visit Briarpatch with my partner, and this time we decided to try something a…read morelittle different. We both started with a cup of coffee and a large glass of fresh orange juice. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I ordered the French toast with fresh fruit and mascarpone cheese. OMG, it was SO good! I didn't even need extra syrup because the mascarpone and fresh fruit blended together into the perfect naturally sweet breakfast. Every bite was delicious! My partner had the best breakfast, too. He ordered the short rib, and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly crispy, just the way we like them! We were both so happy and left feeling like we had just enjoyed an amazing breakfast. Our waiter was super cool and provided wonderful hospitality. He made our experience even better. The restaurant is always beautiful, clean, and welcoming. I highly recommend this spot! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast with great service and a beautiful atmosphere, Briarpatch is definitely worth a visit!

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    Maple Street Biscuit Company

    4.3(995 reviews)
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    Great place for a quick and filling breakfast…read more You order at the counter and have to seat yourself, but the staff is super friendly, and they do bring the food to your table and bus the table afterwards. We arrived to a long line to order, but the line moved quickly, and the food came out very quickly. At the same time, there was no push for us to clear out quickly, so we were able to relax to enjoy our breakfast. I had the eggstreme biscuits with chicken tenders added on. The biscuits were fluffy despite being drenched in the spicy sausage gravy and topped with two eggs (I went with easy over). The chicken tenders were juicy and yet stayed crispy in the gravy. My meal was huge, and I shouldn't have finished it, but I couldn't help myself. It was that good. I also had a cold brew, which was delicious, especially when made up with the maple sweetener and a splash of cream. My kids enjoyed their kids meals, and my husband enjoyed his chicken biscuit and half waffle. I'll happily return the next time I'm in the area and wanting a breakfast outside of my resort.

    I've been coming to this Maple Street biscuit company for ages. This was the first one I ever went…read moreto as it is the closest one to my house. The biggest problem with this location is the small parking lot. It can get very busy on a weekend morning. But the staff is friendly and usually quite efficient once you find a parking spot. I really like the food here. The very first thing I ever ate here was the farmer and it has always been my go to. It is a biscuit with fried chicken cheese, bacon, and apple butter. I love the sweet, salty, and savory altogether. The five and Dime is another hit and I think their signature sandwich. It is like the farmer but instead of apple butter it has gravy and it also has an egg. They also have some pretty good waffles, which is what I get for my kid when I take him here. Their tea and coffee selection is robust. The only downside is that as they have gotten bigger and they have lost some of their personal touches. They used to ask me funny questions and would use that to help find you to give you your order. They might ask who your favorite superhero was and call you that way. Now they just give you a number like everywhere else. The other downside is the price is on the high side and seems to have increased more as of late. Food is really good though.

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    Keke's Breakfast Cafe

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    4.3(2.1k reviews)
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    Did an Uber Eats as I had a 50 percent off promotion. I ordered the chicken fajita omelette, banana…read morepecan waffles, and coffee. It came within an hour as the estimated provided. It was bagged nicely and well organized. The omelette was a generous sized portion with plenty of tender chicken, peppers, and cheese. There was salsa to add a bit of flavor, but it tasted that it was made in New York City (if you remember that commercial ;) ). The white toast was soft and buttery, and the potatoes were good. My mom enjoyed the banana pecan waffles, and I took a couple bites as well. It was sinfully sweet and enjoyable, especially the bananas. And I must say the coffee was so good, it was even better than the Juan Valdez coffee that I make at home. Since I didn't visit the restaurant, I can't comment on the atmosphere. But I believe the service is excellent because they nicely packed all items and kept it organized. I definitely need to take my family to this restaurant. Since the one in Metrowest closed, this is the closest one to us. I am glad the food is still excellent and the coffee keeps you peppy. This is definitely a great breakfast restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

    Yum!!! Fresh off the plane and looking for something off the beaten path, this one fit the bill…read more A brunch spot that was delicious, had great service, was clean, and had the a.c. blasting. Portions were large providing leftovers, which I'm completely on board with. Prices were great! The variety of options were ideal for visitors. Food was served fast. Lastly, plenty of easy and free parking in the shared shopping center lot.

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    3.9(97 reviews)
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    The service here definitely set this location apart! From the manager greeting us at the entry and…read moreensuring we were on the wait list for a table opening, to our server offering impeccable service we were happy the whole way through. We sat at one of the booths and I got my standard All-American meal. I like to add cheese to the grits and get chocolate chips in my waffle. I split with my little one and we can still never come close to finishing the amount of food you get for the money. They have the standard set-up for the restaurant - counter, bar seating, booths. The kitchen is visible from any seat and they call out orders for patrons. Overall: A It's hard not to love the serving sizes for the price, and when you head to this chain you know what you are looking for when it comes to ambiance and vibes! This location delivers on all fronts.

    If you been to my one Waffle House then you've been to every Waffle House! If you want a good…read moretasting breakfast at any time of day or night, then this is the spot. If you're coming from a club and have the urge to munch, then this is the spot. If you want homestyle southern greasy food, then this is the spot. I remember loving Waffle House back in the day because it's was good, open at any time, and inexpensive. Nowadays, it's 2 out of those 3 at best. The prices have gotten out of hand (like everywhere else I suppose). Maybe it's because I'm older now, no longer hang out late, and am much more health conscious, but the 3 main reasons I used to love Waffle House are no longer the case anymore.

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