Perfect name. Such a hidden gem! My only regret is that we didn't find this place sooner. Incredibly friendly staff. The food.....amazing! They have everything you would ever want for breakfast. Lunch menu looked great too, but we did breakfast. Delicious omelette, fluffy pancakes, perfect French toast. Homemade breads!!! They were divine. Yes, you MUST have one of their HUGE homemade cinnamon rolls. Take one or two home! Wonderful!!! read more

They didn't serve us. Walked in with my family and they ignored us as we waited for a place to sit, even though there was an empty table. Another patron had to tell them to seat us. When we finally sat down a gentleman asked us for our drink order and said our waitress will be with us shortly. Was there for almost 10 minutes and she never came to take our order or even greet us. She walked around filling coffee cups, filling sugar containers and went out of her way to ignore us. When she sensed our annoyance, she still didn't come over to us. When we told her we were leaving she didn't care as if she was hoping we would leave. Can't prove it was due to our race, but it sure felt like it. Nothing else seemed to make any sense for the way we were treated. No way im going to be treated like that anywhere, especially from some hole in the wall place. read more

Great food, great service, super friendly!! If you're in a big hurry, wait until you can spend a little more time and enjoy the fresh made breads and made to order meals. And don't forget to get a HUGE fresh made cinnamon roll to go!!! read more

Cinnamon roll heaven. Good the next day without warming up. Simply delicious. They are so big! Don't miss this flavor treat. read more

We were in on a Sunday morning. The restaurant was nearly full and we got one of the last available tables. We were greeted right away, our drinks and orders taken care of right away. The staff worked together with one person bringing menus and silverware, then taking the drink order and bringing us our drinks, another server took our food order and checked on us throughout the experience. Other servers filled our waters and coffees. You could tell it was a family environment. The food was outstanding, as always. I had sausage gravy and biscuits, my husband had two eggs, potatoes and bacon. We shared a cinnamon roll as an appetizer - and took almost all of the food home. The claim to fame is the cinnamon roll. It's as big as a dinner plate! The fresh-baked bun was warm and soft, the bottom of the bun caramelizes while it bakes and is an amazing crunchy caramel. The icing is melting on top. It's fantastic. The restaurant is medium/small, clean and friendly. We will be back soon! read more

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This hidden gem (no pun intended) is a wonderful place to go for southern comfort food. The service is great and the people who work there are so accommodating. The establishment isn't the biggest but it definitely does pack a punch. It gives you a home away from home vibe. The food isn't fast food, it's good food! I ordered the corn beef hash, scrambled eggs, a biscuit and a side of grits. The cord beef was the best I've had in years! The eggs were light and fluffy as well as the homemade buttermilk biscuit. The grits though, they were nothing to call home about so I just mixed them with the grits and added a little salt and they were good to go. Right before my family and I received our meals, one of the male workers brought out a pan of fresh cinnamon rolls from the oven to show to all of the patrons as a way of trying to entice us to purchase one. We'll, needless to say it worked. I definitely ordered one and when I say it was the best cinnamon roll I've ever had in life, I'm not exaggerating! As a matter of fact, it was the best and the biggest cinnamon roll I've ever had in life. Warning, the cinnamon roll is enough for 4 people. The Gem Eatery definitely gets a 10 out of 10 from me! read more

excellent cuban sandwich... bread was perfect so fresh and juicy! if you are looking for a great Cuban sammy look no further! great service will be back! read more

The Gem Eatery - Cuban sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

So let me start by saying I only came to this place for the cinnamon roll and let's just say I was not disappointed. Upon arrival the place is small but cozy, neat and friendly customer service. I ordered the Cuban sandwich, A BLT and the famous cinnamon roll. Then sandwiches were amazing and the cinnamon roll was from scratch, sweet and delicious. I'm definitely coming again and will pricing is good. read more

The Gem Eatery - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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We stopped here on our way to the airport to head home after a visit with Family. Food was delicious! Service was friendly. Have recommended to all the family and will stop by when i am next in South Florida read more

I have NEVER had a bad meal or even a mediocre meal there. Everything is ALWAYS spot on.

A little shocked to see #50 in top places to eat in Broward as this is in our top 2 our favorite Broward breakfast places. It's small enough to feel cozy and service is nice but not pandering. The rock music in the background is a nice change from Muzak. Most importantly though is the food. It's always spot on delicious. read more

I ordered biscuits and gravy and an egg sandwich. The biscuits and gravy were THE BEST I've ever had. The biscuits were SMOTHERED and the gravy was savory and delicious, not salty like others I've had. The sandwich was huge and the egg was cooked perfectly. The girls next to our table ordered a cinnamon bun and it was the size of a dinner plate! Next time for sure!!! read more

The Gem Eatery - Egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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I was out west and looked for a breakfast place to satisfy my hunger. Found the little Gem, no pun intended. Great breakfast! The Giambrotte omelette was very tasty!!! Highly recommend it. The breakfast wrap was also very good. Family owned business, Check them out. read more

I went there for the first time this week. I had the farmer's omelette with a homemade English muffin. The did was good and my server delightful. I'll return. read more

Ordered 2 eggs, grits, sausage, biscuit, and side of pancakes. The eggs were somewhere between overcooked and burnt. The grits were lumpy and dry. The biscuit was dry. The crumbled into 20 pieces when I bit into it. The pancakes appeared to be Bisquick. Based on the other reviews, i can only assume that I came on an off day. T The servers were very nice. read more

The Gem Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

The food and service was great, and the cinnamon rolls are to die for!! The corned beef hash was excellent!!

I will say the shopping center it is located in is not the most appealing. But as soon as you walk in it is small but decorated very nice. Our waitress was very nice. I was told about the giant cinnamon roll. My sister and I shared a breakfast wrap and of course shared some of the cinnamon roll and took the rest home to enjoy another time. It was the best cinnamon roll we ever had. Not too sweet, not gooey and the taste was heavenly. My boyfriend agreed when he ate some of the left over we brought home. Will definitely go back again read more

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Worth the trip from anywhere. Everything home made, everything exceptional. What a true gem of a restaurant. Wish you could create a chain!!!!! read more

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At Sunday just past 12 noon this place was still full but only 2 persons waiting in chairs outside to be sat inside (dining room). Menu looks great and has many choices. It is a mature adult female and two teens who were waiting on the tables. A kid approached and I stated I had a question which question I proceeded to ask with her talking over me trying her hardest not to hear my question and her turning her back (on me) as if facing the mature woman for some sort of cue. I then asked (another question) who would be the server. She said herself (would be) or the woman pointing backwards and over her shoulder at the mature one. I indicated I wanted water to drink (due to No Cappuccino on weekends) and asked (3rd question) whether I could order. Seemed like she did not want to take the food order but, because I asked to order, she did take the order. It took a long wait for the food to be prepared. I looked up and over and saw server walking around with cellphone and thought "what a sign of the times" only to see her turn away to say bye to a co-worker or two and exit the establishment without so much as a goodbye to me. I'd say all this was a rocky start and not the hospitality I had hoped for. The other teen- after quite a long wait- brought the food out. Right away I noticed there was no butter for the toast. The mature woman, while unable to see, asked the teen from 1/2 way across room (dining room) whether she had brought out butter and jelly (breakfast condiments) prompting her to go get them for the toast I got with my veggie Add Cheddar Cheese omelet. My breakfast also brought Grits. The Grits were a good consistency but were not particularly good. I discussed the Grits with a dining companion who stated the Grits "were not homemade." We both discussed liking Stoneground Grits which these are not. If not homemade, I wondered whether these are instant type Grits. Omelet was very good on Sunday. Kudos to the omelet chef. In tiny room where everybody ate one diner talked loudly, constantly so everyone would hear his girlfriend was Dakota Johnson. The whole experience was "a trip" and not necessarily great on every point. Delicious omelet though. 4 stars for some effort as the place was busy. read more

The Gem Eatery - The Gem, an eatery. The Gem Eatery. Breakfast 'till 2:30 p.m. The German Pancake takes around 30 minutes to bake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

After seeing Gems Eatery on YELP I had to try the Cinnamon roll. I was not disappointed! Fresh out of the oven is no joke, I waited several minutes for it to cooled, cut frosted and boxed. This was going home to be shared with my wife. I had a hard time driving those 6 miles home. So tempted to stop and devour the whole thing. The wait was worth it. . This is the GOAT. Warm Soft Gooey, I'm not sure how, but it survived the first day. Second day with 20 seconds in the microwave it was just as good. I will go back to have breakfast. read more

The Gem Eatery - The best Cinnamon bun ever. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

This is a whole in the wall breakfast spot. The hours are half day so check before you go that they're open. We went on a Saturday morning and there was a line waiting outside for seating. There are not many tables and the inside is small so I'd imagine the wait can be really long sometimes. Im not sure if there's a call ahead option, but if definitely check before going. The food was delish, but that cinnamon bun has to be the best one I've ever had. My only complaint was that it didn't come out very hot, barely even warm. My husband didn't want to sent it back, so we took it home and reheated it.... I had a hard time sharing haha. Service was nice, everyone was very friendly, and the place was clean. read more

The Gem Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

Absolutely amazing home cooked food ! I had the corned beef hash, which was delicious, and we ate the giant cinnamon roll for the next two days. read more

The Gem Eatery - Giant cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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Cute little restaurant food was delicious. Everything cooked to order a cinnamon bun is literally the best thing you'll ever have and the price is unbeatable literally under nine dollars for this and it's probably the size of your face. You can't even get that at Cinnabon and this is fresh and way better Make sure you check out their social media. They've had to close recently for short staffed. I commend them for pushing forward each day give them a chance you'll love it. read more

The Gem Eatery - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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The corned beef hash was crispy on the outside and still moist inside. The sausage gravy was flavorful and not too salty

The Gem Eatery - A True Hidden Treasure in Margate, Florida Tucked away in the unassuming city of Margate--a place not exactly synonymous with culinary excellence--The Gem Eatery lives up to its name in every possible way. This charming, chef-driven spot is redefining what it means to dine in a local neighborhood restaurant. From the moment you walk in, you can feel that this is not your average breakfast and lunch joint; it's a labor of love, where everything is made from scratch, and it shows in every bite. Ambiance & Service The atmosphere is warm and inviting, striking a perfect balance between cozy and contemporary. The owners' pride radiates through not just the food, but the way the space feels, welcoming, personal, and genuine. The staff reflect that same ethos: friendly without being overbearing, attentive without hovering. You quickly get the sense that this is a place built on passion and care, not pretense. Food Quality & Flavor Simply put, the food at The Gem Eatery ranks among the best in South Florida--and that's no exaggeration. Every dish bursts with freshness, balance, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Corned Beef Hash: The standout star. Perfectly crisped on the outside yet tender inside, this version redefines what corned beef hash can be. The meat is clearly house-cured and hand-cut, the potatoes are caramelized just right, and the whole dish is elevated far beyond the typical diner rendition. Without question, it's the best I've ever had. Cinnamon Bun-Style French Toast: An indulgent masterpiece. Thick slices of bread swirled with cinnamon, griddled to golden perfection, and finished with a drizzle that evokes pure comfort. It's rich, fluffy, and perfectly balanced--decadent but never cloying. "To die for" feels almost like an understatement. Gem Signature Salad: Proof that The Gem excels beyond breakfast fare. A refreshing, creative mix of crisp greens, fruit, nuts, and a house-made dressing that ties it all together beautifully. Light, vibrant, and satisfying, it's the kind of salad that leaves you smiling rather than searching for more. Final Thoughts The Gem Eatery isn't just good for Margate, it's exceptional by any measure. It's the kind of restaurant that makes you rethink what a neighborhood café can be: soulful, scratch-made, and consistently excellent. The owners' commitment to quality is evident in every forkful, and it's clear they take pride not only in their craft but in the community they serve. read more

Due to prolonged illness o haven't been able to go. Everything is made to order and delicious. The cinnamon bun is is big enough to share. Everything is beautifully played read more

Great service with a causal home style ambiance. Cinnamon roll is huge and phenomenally delicious, made for sharing. The half order of biscuits and gravy was also a good portion and flavorful. read more

The Gem Eatery - Cinnamon Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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Jason p can go fly a kite IMO.....this spot is exceptional. Food is made fresh and is always consistently delicious! Always have to leave with a fresh baked cinnamon roll for later. read more

The Gem Eatery - My favorite.....the western omelet with extra cheese on top. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

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First off let's be clear, this review is not to bash the owners of their business, but rather a complex review on the food alone. We of course found this using Yelp and with everyone complimenting how great it is. We met the wife and she explained that is was hers and her husband's restaurant. That most everything was made from scratch and prepared to order. With so many options, we danced around the menu. She told us they are known for their cinnamon buns but everything is good from the menu. The popular standards were: Cinnamon French Toast, Corned beef hash, Eggs Benedict w/ homemade crumpets ( English muffins), Buttermilk Pancakes. We ordered all of them so we could try everything, even a side of homefries. The Cinnamon French Toast arrived first, there were three full peices appeared like Wheat bread gridded with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. The sliced bread was over processed or old, I had a hard time cutting it with my fork, and it had no flavor. I would have like the standard Texas Toast dipped in a Cinnamon vanilla batter. Moving on; the Buttermilk Pancake was amazing. You can tell it was made, you could taste all the flavors. Just added butter and syrup. Yum ! The eggs Benedict was almost perfect, except the crumpets. They were somewhat doughy and left on the flattop and over toasted. This made it very difficult to cut and made it very hard to eat. The Corned beef hash, This is a peasant dish. It should be full of flavor and light and fluffy. Corned beef, potatoes, onions, bell peppers. Simple; their hash was so over processed, pressed and burnt. The shredded Corned beef felt like salty burnt splinters. And finally the home fries. If they had seasoning on them and were crispy this would have been great. Overall the owner / server came to drop the check. She noticed we didn't eat the French Toast, hash, or home fries. I didn't want to create an issue as the place was busy with locals. We just told her we sampled everything and were full. Overall we would come back for the pancakes and the benedict and possibly try other options. I'm hoping it was just an off day as the owner was super sweet. After receiving a message from the business manager, I tried to send them a private message with no luck. I had to admend to my original review post. Thank you for your response to our review of your establishment. Im not misevaluating your dish. Please remember that Yelp is about reviweing your food based on individuals dining in your restaurant. I didn't say the Cinnamon bread was wheat bread, I said it was over processed and looked like wheat bread. My advice is that you should try it before you serve it. Especially if your making it in house. Ingredients could be off, or us culinarians might of missed a step. Being consistent is the key to any restaurant. In most sernearios you don't get a second chance to make a lasting impression. read more

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The Gem Eatery is a hidden 'gem' located in an unassuming plaza in Margate. I met friends there for breakfast the restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. Service is efficient, our coffee was refilled before we were empty. There was a large party of what appeared to be regulars celebrating a birthday while we were there. All the food is homemade and fresh. We enjoyed a great breakfast and finished it off with one of their famous huge cinnamon rolls just out of the oven. read more

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Atmosphere is cozy, but there must be only one cook because my friends food was hot while mine came out ice cold. The food took quite a long time too, so waiting that long for cold food was disappointing. Waitress didn't come by to check in until we were more than half way done with our meal, and I wasn't about to complain in exchange for waiting another 30 mins for redo. The cafe con leche was good though. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place...we went in for brunch on a Saturday. First time here. Had the breakfast wrap...it's my tester for breakfast spots...then we had a German pancake for dessert. OMG! This place is a must try! We will definitely be back. The only issue I saw here was when everyone tastes the food they are gonna need to expand. Service was great, Reminds me of an old school diner but small. Excellent all the way around! read more

The Gem Eatery - Veggie breakfast wrap. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

The place has been on my list forever and close by but we have never been good about straying from our usual spot in Coral Springs. One day we decided to take a different route and head to Margate instead. Hubs had to get his giant cinnamon bun and it was insane, it's an absolute must have. I got the Morning Gem sandwich which was a breakfast sandwich on pressed Cuban bread. I would have loved it more if I didn't get the sundried tomato sauce, which I could have done without- it just wasn't my vibe that day. I wouldn't discredit them for it though- that was on me since it was an addition I asked for when they asked me what sauce. Staff was super friendly which wasn't surprising since it's such a local spot, people come after church, and we even talked to someone who comes every week- now we know why! read more

The Gem Eatery - Cinnamon Bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

I was craving cinnamon rolls and my Yelp search led me to The Gem Eatery. I have to say, they certainly hit the spot! I got both their classic and seasonal pumpkin cinnamon rolls to try. The classic was a hit with the whole family - very light and not too sweet, with plenty of cinnamon filling and a good balance between crisp exterior and gooey middle. The pumpkin was also very good! I love that they incorporate actual pumpkin into the filling and thought the little pumpkin candy decoration was super cute. The cinnamon rolls were both massive and a great size for sharing. To stave off the impending sugar rush, I also got a Morning Gem Sandwich and the loaded home fries from their specials menu. The sandwich was super tasty, and I love that it was served on pressed Cuban bread. The loaded home fries were good, but I think I'd stick with the standard version next time. If I had any critique about the experience, it would be the wait. My party ended up waiting a really long time for our food to come out, and I think staff could've been a bit more attentive. I'd be interested in coming back to see if this was a fluke, or if the wait is a regular issue. read more

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So glad we found this place! A family owned breakfast spot right in the heart of margate! Nestled in a cute little plaza, clean and easy to find. There isn't that many seats so get here early. The staff were attentive and super helpful with requests for my son. He loved his Mickey pancake and fruit. The portions are huge, the omelette was delicious. And I got a breakfast sandwich on Cuban bread. Can't wait to come back and try something new next time. A must try if you're in the area. They offer lunch as well! read more

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Very nice little place with friendly staff. The nice waitress let me look over the menu and didn't rush me at all. She seemed to know most of her customers by name. I ordered the Patty Melt cooked medium. It came out cooked to order. It was a really good thick homemade hamburger. I got the coleslaw instead of fries but I want to go back and try them. It was a nice lunch. I ordered a Cinnamon Bun to go and I'll share it with my husband for dessert. Prices are reasonable. BTW, when my husband asked what I did today...I told him I went to the Gym! LOL read more

We stopped here by mistake, trying to run away from traffic. The food was amazing, everything felt and tasted fresh! Service was phenomenal and you can tell it's a family business and they are proud of what they do! The decorations makes it feel like you're eating at your friends/ family's home I will definitely be coming back, we found a great breakfast spot! We ordered the French toast (pictured), pancakes and the croissant sandwich which were so good I forgot to take a picture read more

The Gem Eatery - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Margate, Florida

What a surprising cool spot to eat. The food was delicious and we hope to come back to try the German pancakes. We got a short stack of pancakes that arrived at our table smoking hot and continued to steam as they were eaten. The fluffy short stack was plenty filling. We also got the cinnamon roll French toast, which were yummy too. We inquired about the German pancakes and the waitress said it takes 20 minutes to make and another customer said they do take awhile but they are delicious! So we will come back and try them another time. Overall, the food is made fresh and hot and the service friendly. The prices are totally reasonable. A real gem. read more

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This place was definitely a wonderful surprise. We had come across it on yelp and read the reviews and put it in our list of places to try, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. The cinnamon roll was absolutely amazing and huge. Two people can definitely share it. Service was good and friendly. They constantly had our coffee full. We also got a 1/2 order of the sausage gravy and biscuits which was really good. Definitely will come back. read more

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Always great !!!! You know I always have to have my cheesy grits ,,,,, good to see more help on today the place was packed and lots of Togos ,,, today I'm taking home the crumb cake read more

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