Katrina was very nice, we stopped in for coffee and pastries and had a great time. It's such a cool…read morespace and the speakeasy idea is super novel on the Space Coast.

Had the best time at Grounds and Grapes. The owner Kelly was there and was so nice. Not only is…read morethis a cocktail lounge at night, It is a beautiful café during the day! Easily the most luxurious coffee shop I've ever been to! I had their caramel macchiato and cinnamon roll, and it was one of the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! and absolute MUST VISIT PLACE.

I dragged my husband along for my first visit, and honestly... solid choice. The selection was…read morepretty good--not "kid in a candy store," but definitely "adult in a meat shop with a plan." The customer service? Next level. Like, if friendliness were a sport, they'd have a trophy case. I picked up some beef liver (because I make bold life decisions), and my husband spotted a sandwich special. We teamed up like true food strategists and split a Turkey Avocado on Rye with chips. Zero regrets--10/10 would share again. While casually pretending I knew what I was doing near the steak section, I found something called "Drunken Steaks." Obviously, we adopted one--a NY strip--and cooked it that night. It was so good I briefly considered writing it a thank-you note. AND THEN... plot twist: FREE BEER. I don't even drink much, but I'm not about to disrespect free. I asked for a half cup like a responsible adult. The butcher, however, was on a mission to make sure we *didn't* leave sober. Respect. By the end, we were stuffed, happy, and slightly questioning our self-control. Long story short: came for the meat, stayed for the vibes, left planning our return.

Brenda Castillo was pleasant, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about all the products they offer…read more As a huge burger fan. I saw the fresh ground chuck & sirloin, and of course I had to try it out. They were very delicious burgers. We got a marinated ribeye and it was really tasty too. Other meat selections we haven't tried yet, but what we have had was very good and we plan to return for different selections in the future.

Darn good cupcakes with lots of variety. Store is set up beautifully. The staff is friendly and…read moreserve fast. The only negative, is the ganache cupcakes never have ganache inside the cupcake....come on, shoot some ganache filling INSIDE the cupcakes for that $4.50 price tag ;-) We love the cupcakes, but we are disappointed every time the ganache ones leave us wanting that yummy filling the exquisite cupcakes should have. Saving that 5th star for the future upgrade of the ganache offerings :-)

New to the area -- was looking for an extra special dessert option to take to a friends house…read more Stopped by and bought a box of cupcakes...... they were fantastic! Beautiful desserts with each flavor and each cupcake artfully decorated. Highly recommend the peanut butter frosting chocolate cupcake! Carrot cake and blueberry lemon ones were a huge hit too! We were so impressed we went back and got another order of cupcakes for a birthday party. Highly recommend this bakery! Expect to pay around $3-4 per cake but so worth it! These are NOT your average supermarket dessert option!

Odd but I love the restrooms! Full size real toilets sinks and room to go. All three I visited in…read morethe different areas , levels. We attended a beautiful wedding aboard and it was fantastic. Really impressed with the crew and the ship. Would love to go back. Five stars.

Staff/ crew friendly & welcoming. They reassured my son who was nervous at first. The bottom level…read moreis inside w/ big windows. Top level is covered w/ a better view. Seating available. Cruise was timely. Rate to cruise was reasonable. There's a bar, snacks offered also. Boat was pretty clean, restroom as well. Enjoyable experience.

If, you are staying or living in Melbourne Beach or South Island and you have not tried the…read moreWONDERFUL, "A perfect Pear Catering & Grill," then you have done your palette and wallet a disservice. Those of us that live out here full-time are always complaining that we don't have enough QUALITY dining options. I am here to testify that we have a very hospitable carry-out and catering operation amidst our homes. In the past two weeks I have had fully prepared dinners from here that were simply perfect for a quick warm-up at home. They included Grilled Wahoo accompanied by yellow rice in a low-salt chicken stock and medley of grilled zucchini, onion and squash. On another night I had lovely pork loin with broccoli and my companion enjoyed her delicious Baby Back ribs paired with mac n' cheese and campfire-tasty baked beans. They offer two dinner options nightly and conveniently prepare the menu's a month in advance. Call them and they will be happy to fax or deliver it with their meal delivery service. For the lunch crowd try the BBQ or the Steak and Cheese on grilled-bread. Veggie-eaters can enjoy various salads or veggies and rice and for Gluten-Intolerant diner's Mom (the owner) whipped up a delicious fresh grilled chicken breast over an equally sumptuous (and freshly-prepared) veggie salad for a guest of mine. Jim, Krissy and Mary also provide a very capable and professional catering operation serving physician's to football fans. Staffed bar and full food- service is enjoyed by all their clients. We need to support businesses like this GEM or we will be reduced to burger-joint and 7-11 microwave burrito's!

This place is great! Friendly service and excellent food that fits your nutritional needs. I'm…read moreamazed at how well the steak and fish reheats (I do use the oven, not microwave.) Thank you to the PP team! Great products and great value!

While wandering historic downtown Cocoa I discovered the stately Porcher House in Cocoa Riverfront…read morePark. As a fan of historic architecture, this is a gem worth checking out. In front of the home is a historic marker that is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, archaeological sites, battlefields, cemeteries, roads, churches, historic districts, and historic buildings like this one. Historic marker F-937 was installed in 2017 by Brevard County Historical Commission, The Brevard Heritage Council, The Brevard County Tourist Development Council, and the Florida Department of State. This impressive home is associated with Edward Porcher. As a young man he moved to Cocoa from South Carolina in the late 1800's. He and wife Byrnina Peck of Atlanta settled into Merritt Island where they raised their family and operated Deerfield Groves, a citrus farm. He was the first person to grade fruit for shipping, patented the first fruit stamping machine, and he invented a machine to wash the fruit. He was the founder of the Indian River Orange Growers Association. In 1962 he was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. Byrnina was the first postmistress on Merritt Island. In 1895 the Porcher family moved into a three story wood frame house where the Cocoa Civic Center is now located. Construction on the Porcher's Neo Classical Revival home began in 1914 based on Mrs. Porcher's design. A special feature in front of the house are the stones that were cut to represent the suits of cards in a game of Bridge. The house was built from native coquina rock and included ten bedrooms, four and one-half baths, a partial basement, and an attic. The staircase is made of teak, the floor is oak, and the wainscoting and trim are cedar. The Porcher family moved into the grandest home in Cocoa on October 31, 1916. Portions of the house are original while others are restorations. No longer on the property are the porte-cochere on the north side, the Porcher's swimming pool, and the large packinghouse that was on the river bank behind the house. The packing house was used to process produce delivered by boat the family's groves on Merritt Island. Edward Porcher passes away in June 1939. Upon his death the house passed to his son Arthur who died the next month. The house became a hotel and then in 1945 the City of Cocoa purchased it and used it for City Hall. Money from city and state historic preservation grants were used to restore the Porcher House and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986. Today the Porcher House can be rented for private events like weddings.

Porcher was in the business of oranges. Later, this house was used as city hall…read more Now it is an event venue for weddings and such. The house has been restored, but it is not furnished as a residence. Some of the rooms contain offices where you can reserve the house for an event, and arrange for catering. The front door latch is a bit hard to open, so try a little harder before giving up on it. Don't expect a guided tour of the house, but walk thru and have a look, when there is no wedding or reserved private event going on. There is an elevator to the second floor, with water fountain and restrooms nearby. Look out the first floor back porch to the river. Walk out the back and stroll to the river thru a park with an amphitheater. There is another park on the block that has swing sets for the younger folk. This Porcher House is next door to the civic center.

Great experience Great value Beautiful arrangement! Exceeded…read moremy expectations. Highly recommend

I reserved a room two weeks in advance at the Melbourne Residence Inn for May 16th, 2018. When I…read morearrived, I was told that the guest in my room had decided to stay for another night, therefore there were no rooms available. They comped me a very(!) basic room at a nearby Hilton (a phone and a chair). If I'd wanted to stay in minimal digs, I'd have booked Motel 6. Thanks for nothing, Residence Inn. My advice; if you do book a stay at the Melbourne Residence Inn, get a confirmation letter signed by the Manager. That may(!) help to guarantee your room will be available when you arrive.

I stayed here for a wedding last night. This place is great! Super friendly, helpful front desk…read morestaff, huge clean suite (stainless appliances, full kitchen, granite) and the housekeeping staff I interacted with was awesome! Rates were competitive with any other single room hotels in the area. Take Uber to/from airport and save half off the airport shuttle.