There used to be a Village Inn at Providence Road and Lumsden Road, but it closed shortly before…read moreMel's Diner opened in that spot. This new location is about a mile away, at Lumsden Road and Providence Lakes Boulevard. It's located in a busy plaza, nestled between Starbucks, GameStop, Tijuana Flats, and several other shops and restaurants. Parking is plentiful and easy to find. The restaurant is newer, very clean, and a bit smaller than the previous location. I've visited twice already, and both times it was fairly quiet when I arrived. I don't think many people realize it's here yet, even though it's been open for about a year. We were seated quickly, and after ordering, our food arrived promptly and was cooked perfectly. The staff has been attentive, friendly, and welcoming on both visits. Overall, it's a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with fast service, good food, and a comfortable atmosphere. Mom and I will definitely be back. Ohhh forgot to add - on Wednesdays if you order an entree you get a FREE slice of pie of your choice! Yummm!

Our family does not "review" or have "social media", but... I had to make a yelp account just to…read moreshare this disaster of an experience. Somehow it was $78 for me, my wife, and my two year old son to eat breakfast here. If we had known what that would buy us we would have waited for lunch time to go to Red Lobster instead for the same price. Be aware - for the ridiculous price of $25 per person you will receive slow service, cold, bland food, nasty smelly bathrooms with no paper towels (awesome for a toddler parent!), and a mandatory service charge of 18%. Ruined our morning and our stomachs for the rest of the day. We should have known something was strange when we were the only customers at 730am on a Sunday morning. AVOID!

While visiting Brandon and looking for a post-gym pick-me-up, we decided to grab a smoothie--and…read moreout of the many options in the area, we landed on Planet Smoothie. Great choice! We both ordered the "Get Up & Glow" smoothie, and it hit the spot--especially if you're a peanut butter fan. It had a rich, bold peanut butter flavor and was perfectly blended. The shop was quiet (it was a holiday), so our order was ready in just a few minutes. What really stood out was the friendly and professional service. The place was clean & neat. The woman behind the counter was welcoming, upbeat, and pleasant to chat with. Overall, this was a quick, tasty, and positive stop. If you're in the area and need a smoothie fix, Planet Smoothie is worth checking out!

This was my first time trying Planet Smoothie and it was amazing. The service was great and kind,…read moreand the place was perfectly clean and organized. I got the Big Bang protein shake and it tasted amazing. I would definitely love to visit it again soon.

Staff is always great at this location. My drink is always made to order, and the one time it…read moredidn't taste 100% right they gladly added what I asked. The store is new so it is still very clean and I really love the outside seating area when it's not 1,000,000° outside.

Came in today because I had a gift card. I don't really visit because I'm not really a coffee…read moreperson but have always loved their refreshers. Since I had a little left over on the card, I decided to get a pastry and it did not disappoint. The berry blondie wasn't too sweet and was the perfect size to not feel too guilty. The girl taking my order was very nice and pleasant. She answered my questions and wasn't rusty at all. The space itself was nicely decorated and spacious. A few guests were on their laptops working and the vibe was very chill and cozy.

Bob Evan's to me holds a special place in my heart because it's been apart of my family since it's…read moreearly inception. My family is related to the founder from Ohio so what each store represents means a lot to me. This one certainly didn't disappoint. I got a to go order of the steak tips omelette with the loaded hashbrowns and two biscuits with gravy. Everything about this meal was satisfying. The omelette had the right amount of veggies steak and cheese cooked perfectly along with the fluffy eggs and loaded hashbrowns browns which were flavorful and crisp. The ambiance of this place is very farm house and comforting comparable to Cracker Barrel but in my opinion better. The biscuits were buttery and crisp and the gravy was well seasoned and creamy the way it should be. The service was on point with verything was packaged well and I couldn't be happier with my new experience. They serve breakfast all day and I highly recommend if you're looking for a breakfast food craving.

Restaurant is dirty, table was sticky and there were crumbs all over the windowsill next to us. Our…read morewaitress looked disheveled and had stains on her shirt. Waited over 20 minutes in a mostly empty restaurant, at which time waitress said "I think your food is ready." She was running around chatting, and had already messed up another person's order we overheard. Then come to find out they hadn't even started making our order. She did not even care when we said that we were going to leave, and none of the other employees acted surprised. Honestly, the McDonald's down the road was much cleaner and the quality of food just as good....

On June 24th, I visited this restaurant for the first time. Shana, a friendly staff member, greeted…read moreme warmly upon my arrival. She promptly brought me menus and asked if I'd like anything to drink, which she delivered without hesitation. While I was perusing the menu, Shana went to another table, but she returned quickly to take my order. My Farmhouse Hash arrived in about 10 minutes, and it was delicious. Shana checked in with me a few times during my meal, but she didn't hover, which I appreciated. The restaurant was spotless, with a diligent cleaning crew ensuring a hygienic environment after each patron's departure. However, I noticed a minor issue: the restroom water was trickling out during my handwashing. I promptly informed an employee about this problem, and she promptly called out to someone, likely the manager. It was reassuring to witness the staff's attentive response and the swift action taken to address the issue. The food was quickly delivered at the right temperature and tasted wonderful. The staff was generally friendly and attentive, even though the restaurant was moderately busy. Shana, in particular, stood out as a fantastic employee. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be returning to this restaurant.

I used to come here frequently when it was "Corner Bakery." It always felt peaceful, tucked into…read morethat light, bright corner of the small plaza across from Starbucks in the large Regency complex, at I-75 and SR 60. That peaceful feeling remains, in its successor-this still newish First Watch. They've opened it up in here... no room dividers-the duct work exposed in the now higher ceiling. When you walk in, there are booths and tables left, right and center-and a cute little high top bar to the right (juices and juice blends and, I believe, limited cocktails. They have some on the menu) The decor is contemporary industrial, with some charming vintage touches sprinkled here and there. And a mural reminds you you're in Brandon-a nice nod to local. I was happily seated by a big window. My server was sweet-brought water right away. (And what is it about cold water in a glass bottle, poured into a glass ? It's magical! I'd make Mom proud and up my water intake if I served it that way at home) She gave me plenty of time to choose my breakfast. I went with the "traditional"-2 scrambled eggs, 3 pieces of bacon (you can choose other meats-or upgrade to their million dollar bacon), breakfast potatoes and thick, rustic toast with butter. Oh, it was good-especially the bacon. I paired it with a kale juice blend that was tasty and hopefully healthy. (My carbonated Diet Coke bloodstream needed a break) It came to just under $22. I'd order it again, but there are lots of other intriguing options on both the regular menu-and the seasonal one. It's comfy, casual, cozy and spotlessly clean. It wasn't overly busy on the Tuesday morning I was there-but it was in between breakfast and lunch. I'm sure it's bustling at prime times. There's lots of parking and abundant covered, outdoor seating on two sides of the building. It's easy, breezy and yum. Oh yes, I'll be back.

I always have a great starbucks trip and experience. Service is prompt and kind. Ambiance is warm,…read morecoffee filled, and welcoming. I usually go for the regular everyday frappucinos, but their brown sugar espresso is music to my ears! Worth a try!

Placed a mobile order today and it was ready super fast! Customer service at this Starbucks is…read morealways great! Inside is nice, clean, and presentable. They get the orders right and if you get it "for here"' you can get refills now! Also so happy the cream is out of customers to put in themselves. Not complaints!