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    Velma's Diner

    4.7 (12 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Christopher B.

    Velma's is a quaint place tucked away adjacent to the AmVets post. Slightly hidden from tourist but just right for the locals. For a true diner experience Velma's is a great place. The food is decent and perfectly cooked. Pancakes were probably the best around for my toddler ate every bite. Over medium eggs yes please and made accurately.

    Biscuits and gravy scrambled eggs and cheese corn beef hash sausage and choose omelet home fries and coffee

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    Great food , nice owners and friendly customers. I had the country fried steak breakfast and my wife had biscuits and gravy.

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    Food was excellent and waitress was very friends! Would definitely go back again. Awesome small town diner!

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    Village Inn - Ruben

    Village Inn

    4.0(114 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    The hostess was very upbeat when we entered. And the server was amazing a great personality and…read morevery on point. The only issues i can say we had were the booths were so low and it was freezing. The food was great. A lot of food for the price. The pancakes could have tasted a bit better. But the chicken and waffles were great. They're chicken fingers fyi. But def great. My chicken fries steak was HUGE i couldn't finish it. It was very crispy the gravy was great. The hot syrup was very nice touch. Had to get a slice of pie to go cause we're so full. Def get the pie though they are very good. Overall i would def recommend this place over an ihop. Great service. Great food. Great price!

    I did not think that there were any locations left in Central Florida. I was pleasantly surprised…read moreto find that not too far away I could still visit a Village Inn. Everyone talks about their pies here and yes they are fantastic and you can often get less common pies that you would not find in your local grocery store. Think Rhubarb, Lemon Marange, French Silk or even a pumpkin pie in May. Service was fine and the food was excellent. Standard diner rules so you can have breakfast anytime you would like. We ordered club sandwich and biscuits and gravy that came out quickly and disappeared from our plate in short order. I will certainly be back as they offer daily specials and take note that if you are a veteran they also have a special for you as well.

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    Village Inn - Inside restaurant. Free pie Wednesdays.

    Inside restaurant. Free pie Wednesdays.

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    Village Inn - Here is another view of the Village Inn, along with the sign you want to see:  free pie (on Wednesdays).

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    Here is another view of the Village Inn, along with the sign you want to see: free pie (on Wednesdays).

    The Catfish Place

    The Catfish Place

    4.1(414 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I had heard this place was legendary online and by word of mouth. I knew I needed to try this place…read moreout. I went with my mom and it was probably fifty minutes after it had opened for the day. There were quite a few people already eaten and by the demographic (older crowd) I knew this place was going to slap. In addition to that, I heard some of the waitresses talking to the customers and most of them seemed to be locals and frequent customers. Due to that, I figured the food must be good. Anyway, we had a server who was very friendly and personable. I ordered the lunch special where I got the catfish, fried flounder, the vegetable of the day, squash, and mashed potatoes with country fried steak gravy. My mom got fried clam and fried catfish with a side of coleslaw. The ordering time did not take too long and our food came out relatively fast. The catfish was very tasty along with the fried flounder. They are were very well cooked and had a nice breading-to-fish ratio. I enjoyed the yellow squash as the vegetable of the day but I wasn't crazy about the mashed potatoes. I personally would not get them again. My mom enjoyed the fried clam as she talked about how she used to get a Howard Johnsons fried clam sandwich that she still dreams of. She said these fried clams were even better cooked than the ones she had in the past. She also said she really enjoyed the catfish as it was very tasty. Finally, she mentioned how the coleslaw was really good as it wasn't overly 'mayonaisey.' Now, I do have one negative thing to say. Although our waitress was very sweet and kind she was a bit slow on wrapping up our dining experience. We both wanted to get some desert to go, and waited at least ten minutes for her to come back to our table. There was a long period of time where I did not see her waiting on any tables and was in the kitchen. She eventually came back and we ordered the Chocolate Silk Pie and the Peach Cobbler. Then we ended up waiting another ten for the check. Other than that, we did enjoy our experience and this restaurant and would come back in the future.

    The Catfish Place has more of an older, classic local spot feel, but that's part of its charm. It's…read morenot super modern or fancy, but it has that comfortable, old-school style that makes it feel familiar. The food was good and the service was nice. I ordered the catfish, and it was great -- crispy, flavorful, and fresh. Overall, it's a solid place if you're craving comfort food and seafood.

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    4.3(311 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Would definitely return! The portions are HUGE, so come hungry…read more The waffle cone tacos were good, the filling was really tasty, but the sweet waffle cone wasn't for me since I'm not big on sweets. If you have a sweet tooth, though, you'll probably love them. The mac & cheese wrap was massive and really good. Definitely worth trying. Just keep in mind they close at 3 PM, so get there early.

    Food was phenomenal! We ordered the mac & cheese, cinnamon toast French toast, and the breakfast…read morechicken and candied bacon waffle tacos. Everything was really flavorful, filling, and worth trying. My only small complaint with the food is that you can't mix and match the tacos, which would be nice since they have some fun options. The restaurant itself has a bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and a very nice modern style. The staff was friendly and seemed to be trying their best to keep up with how busy and hectic the restaurant gets. I took off a star because the air conditioning is definitely an issue, which made the experience less enjoyable, especially in this Florida heat. This isn't my first time here, and every visit seems to come with a wait. They also seem to be short-staffed most of the time, so service can feel a little stretched. I would say it's on the pricey side, but the food is worth it in the end. With better staffing and some cooling in the dining area, the overall experience would match the quality of the food so much better. With that being said, I'll definitely be back, but probably on a day when it's nice and cool!

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    Cinni-Bun French Toast Kids $11 with berries or $8 without berries

    Rodeo Diner - Rodeo special breakfast

    Rodeo Diner

    3.8(68 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Cute little local diner. Our server was great, very helpful and informative. The food was great…read moreand pricing was good. I like these little diners.

    A taste of old St. Cloud that still feels like home. We've been coming to Rodeo Diner since we…read moremoved to St. Cloud in 2013, back when this town still felt like the small farm community it once was. Rodeo was one of the first places we found, and it's been a favorite ever since. This newer location may be an expansion, but it still holds tight to the heart and soul of the original. From the moment you walk in, you know you're somewhere special. There's nothing flashy or overdone, just honest, old-fashioned country cooking served with a smile. The staff is genuinely friendly and courteous, and the atmosphere is refreshingly simple and unpretentious. It's the kind of place where regulars are greeted by name, and newcomers are welcomed like old friends. We always go for breakfast, no reservations needed. Just roll out of bed and roll through the door. The specials are great, the prices are fair, and the food is consistently satisfying. If you're looking for a recommendation, trust me: the Rodeo Breakfast Special will absolutely make your morning. But honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. In a world that's constantly changing, Rodeo Diner is one of the last true vestiges of what old St. Cloud used to be. It's a comforting reminder of simpler times, where good food and good people came together without all the fuss. We're lucky to have it.

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    Jimmy Bear's BBQ - Vinny Barber is the owner on the left.

    Jimmy Bear's BBQ

    4.1(183 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    My husband was craving burnt ends and I was in the area. Ordered online-so easy- picked up inside…read more There is a curbside option but I was a little early. The lady who helped me was super sweet and packed up our food quickly. While I waited I noticed some beautiful desserts in the cold case- next time. Food was fresh and plentiful. Cornbread was my fav. Fun Fact- Jimmy Bears turns into a Comedy Club on the weekends.

    We recently moved to the area and have been eager to try new places! We love barbecue, but it can…read morebe hard to find a good barbecue spot! We happen to stumble upon Jimmy Bears BBQ and are glad we had the opportunity to try it! We came on a Friday night around 6pm, expecting the restaurant to be packed but as we walked in we quickly realized we were the only patrons there. During our time there we never saw anyone else come in either. We ordered our food to-go, and it came out relatively quickly! We felt the price was on par with similar restaurants, and very fair for the amount of food you received The food itself was overall decent. There were some items that we really enjoyed, like the Mac and cheese, three blind mice sandwich, and the Alabama white sauce!! Other items like the green beans or pulled brisket left us wanting more. The green beans did not taste fresh, and the brisket lacked seasoning/flavor. There were also a lot of fried elements like the tater tots, onion rings or even the mozzarella sticks on the three blind mice sandwich, which we feel like were all decent and not too greasy, but also know those are easy things to make regardless of where you're at! The staff was very friendly at the restaurant! They were available if we had questions, and got our food out quickly to us. The ambiance of the restaurant was a little out of date and worn. You could definitely tell this establishment/building has been here for awhile with little to no updates over the years. A few updates to the space I think would really transform it and make it look like it belongs in 2023 not 1993. We do see ourselves coming back in the future, as we saw a few other menu items we are curious about trying!

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    Jimmy Bear's BBQ - The outside front of Jimmy Bears.

    The outside front of Jimmy Bears.

    Jimmy Bear's BBQ - The inside of Jimmy Bears! It's huge!

    The inside of Jimmy Bears! It's huge!

    Jimmy Bear's BBQ - They have a comedy club in this joint yo!

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    They have a comedy club in this joint yo!

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